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Episode 139
Tolkien's perspective on orcs/goblins/uruks is more nuanced and interesting than you might have realized. Let's discuss the capture of Thorin's party…
1 year, 5 months ago
138: The Hobbit 13: The Terrors of The Mountains
Episode 138
Bilbo's first mountain experience turns terrifying, and only descends from there.
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1 year, 5 months ago
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, 5 months ago
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, 6 months ago
135EX: RoP S2E8 Reaction & Predictions
Episode 135
Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2.
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1 year, 6 months ago
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, 6 months ago
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, 7 months ago
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, 7 months ago
131EX: RoP S2E4 Reaction & Predictions
Episode 131
Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my!
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1 year, 7 months ago
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, 7 months ago