
043: Bonus! The Lore Behind "This Wandering Day"
The roots of lore that inspired the new song "This Wandering Day" from Rings of Power. JRR Tolkien's Silmarillion and Lord of the Rings explained. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19 Aug 202212min

042: Galadriel: the Light of Middle-earth
We dive into Galadriel, her past, complications and inconsistencies with her story, and her overall importance to JRR Tolkien's work. We examine the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
18 Aug 202216min

041: The Black Years and the Fall of Sauron
4000 years of history, including Sauron's rise power in the Black Years, the coming of the Wizards from the West, and the end of the Second and Third Ages. A breakdown of the second half of "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age" in JRR Tolkien's Silmarillion. We examine the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11 Aug 202215min

040: The Forging of the Rings of Power
The Rings of Power were crafted in the Second Age. What was Sauron's influence on them, and how did he convince the Elves to trust him? We examine the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
4 Aug 202216min

039: Bonus! Who are the Black Númenóreans?
A splinter group of Númenor, their history in the Second Age and appearances in the Third Age. From the work of JRR Tolkien, including the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2 Aug 20223min

038: The Drowning of Númenor
Sauron convinces Ar-Pharazon to break the ban of the Valar, and sail to war against the Undying Lands. Elendil and the Faithful land in Middle-earth as exiles. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
28 Juli 202212min

037: Bonus! The Lore in the Rings of Power Trailer
Three lore connections from the Rings of Power trailer released at San Diego ComicCon in July 2022. Exploring the Trees of Valinor, Galdriel's family history, and Sauron's deceptions. We explore the world of JRR Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
22 Juli 20225min

036: Sauron in Númenor
While the Númenóreans seek to avoid to death, a forgotten foe arises in Middle-earth: Sauron. Yet though subtle and lies, Sauron is able to turn the King of Númenor into his puppet. An analysis of JRR Tolkien's Alkallabeth as found in the Silmarillion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ringspodcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
21 Juli 202215min