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Wander Middle-earth with Past Episodes

Oct. 4, 2022

058: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 6: "Udûn"

We explore the lore from Amazon's Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 6 "Udûn". Water vs fire, speaking Sindarin to horses, translating Black Speech, and Adar's claims about Sauron. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.rings...
Oct. 1, 2022

057: A Conversation with Tolkien Expert Paul Genesse

Tolkien expert Paul Genesse joins me to talk about Tolkien's power as an author, Galadriel as a character, the first five episodes of Rings of Power, and why Paul trusts what the show runners are doing. Exclusive discounts fo...
Sept. 29, 2022

056: The Lack of Lore in Rings of Power Episode 5: “Partings”

We explore the lore (or lack of lore) from Amazon's Rings of Power Season 1 Episode 5 "Partings". From Adar to the Stranger to Númenor. And I offer some thoughts on why Elrond's origin story for mithril is so controversial. E...
Sept. 22, 2022

055: Insights on the Rings of Power Opening Sequence

We explore Howard Shore's music, and its interesting visual symbols, in Amazon's Rings of Power intro sequence. Use the links below to send me your questions after you watch Rings of Power episode 5! Support the show with a w...
Sept. 20, 2022

054: The Lore In Rings of Power Episode 4: “The Great Wave”

We explore the lore in Amazon's Rings of Power episode 4: The Great Wave. Númenor's White Tree Nimloth, the mysterious sword hilt, Orcish emotions, mithril, and more! With a bonus: is Halbrand connected to Aragorn? Exclusive ...
Sept. 15, 2022

053: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 3: Adar

The Lore behind Amazon's Rings of Power episode 3: Adar. Númenor history and status; Ëarendil, Elros, Elrond; the Orcs, Adar, and Sauron; and a new theory about the Stranger. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspod...
Sept. 12, 2022

052: Bonus! My Predictions for All 5 Seasons of Rings of Power

What's going to happen not only in Season 1 of Rings of Power, but in all 5 of the reported seasons? I give my predictions! Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social med...
Sept. 8, 2022

051: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 2: Adrift

The lore behind Amazon's Rings of Power episode 2: Adrift. Fëanor, the Silmaril's, Khazad-dûm, and the Stranger utterances. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social med...
Sept. 6, 2022

050: The Lore in Rings of Power Episode 1

Lore and Easter eggs in Amazon's Rings of Power episode 1. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings website: ht...
Sept. 1, 2022

049: Elrond Half-elven

A brief look at Elrond the Half-elven and his importance in the works of JRR Tolkien. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lo...
Aug. 31, 2022

048: The Elves of Rings of Power: Gil-Galad and Celebrimbor

The origins of Gil-Galad, Elven King, and Celebrimbor, crafter of the Rings of Power, and how they fit into Amazon's Rings of Power series. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact ...
Aug. 30, 2022

047: Rings of Power: The Dwarves and Hobbits

A quick look at the origins of the Dwarves of Khazad-dum, and the Harfoots—the ancestors of the Hobbits. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts...
Aug. 29, 2022

046: The Númenóreans from Rings of Power: Míriel, Pharazôn, Elendil, and Isildur

A quick look at the background of the cannon characters from Númenor that we'll see portrayed in Amazon's Rings of Power. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media...
Aug. 25, 2022

045: Sauron the Deceiver

We examine the origins and some surprising tales about the main bad guy of the Third Age of Middle-earth: Sauron. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, ...
Aug. 23, 2022

044: Bonus! The Final Rings of Power Trailer

We make a guess a Galadriel's story arc for the Rings of Power series. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings...
Aug. 19, 2022

043: Bonus! The Lore Behind "This Wandering Day"

The roots of lore that inspired the new song "This Wandering Day" from Rings of Power. Listen to "This Wandering Day" from Rings of Power's new soundtrack. https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0B9CJ445S?do=play&trackAsin=B0B9F9L5...
Aug. 18, 2022

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. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, ...
Aug. 11, 2022

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 Thir...
Aug. 4, 2022

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? Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info...
Aug. 2, 2022

039: Bonus! Who are the Black Númenóreans?

A splinter group of Númenor, their history in the Second Age and appearances in the Third Age Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more o...
July 28, 2022

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. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/disc...
July 22, 2022

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. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info, social media links, discounts and ...
July 21, 2022

036: Sauron in Númenor

While the Númenóreans seek to avoid to death, a forgotten foe arises in Middle-earth: Sauron. Yet through subtly and lies, Sauron is able to turn the King of Númenor into his puppet. Exclusive discounts for you : https://www....
July 15, 2022

035: Bonus! My Reaction to Rings of Power Teaser 2

My reactions and thoughts about the most recent teaser for Amazon's Rings of Power. In a word: THRILLED! Watch the teaser here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09QH98YG1/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Exclusive discounts for y...