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137: Tolkien & Germany

Episode 137

I'm traveling in Germany this week, so let's discuss the origin of Tolkien's name, his time in World War 1, and his wonderful response to German publ…

1 year, 9 months ago

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136: The Hobbit 12: Moon-Letters and Hope

Episode 136

Elrond discovers moon-letters on the map, and hope in the journey rekindles.

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1 year, 10 months ago

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135EX: RoP S2E8 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 135

Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2.

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1 year, 10 months ago

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134EX: RoP S2E7 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 134

Epic battles and some really great character moments to discuss, plus Sauron is such a freaking narcissist and it's wonderful.

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1 year, 10 months ago

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133EX: RoP S2E6 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 133

Elendil is so good in this episode! Also, thoughts on the "secret fire," the Stranger's delimma, the nature of pride and power, Sauron's manipulation…

1 year, 11 months ago

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132EX: RoP S2E5 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 132

More Dwarves! Lots of rings! Sexy, sneaky Sauron! And so many fun foreshadowings. Here's everything I noticed about this episode and predictions for …

1 year, 11 months ago

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131EX: RoP S2E4 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 131

Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my!

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1 year, 11 months ago

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130EX: RoP S2E3 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 130

Sauron's making rings! Did we see Ents? Isildur's character arc! Numenorean politics! Let's go!

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1 year, 11 months ago

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129EX: RoP S2E2 Reaction & Predictions

Episode 129

Dwarves! Sauron as Annatar! The wisdom of Cirdan! So much to cover. Let's go!

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1 year, 11 months ago

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128: The Hobbit 11: Entering the Land of Faerie

Episode 128

You may have noticed that the Elves in the Hobbit seem a bit different from in Tolkien's other works. Some would even say foolish. But that would be …

1 year, 11 months ago

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