Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Second Age - Chapter 6: The Aftermath
David and John discuss Tolkien’s son and literary executive, Christopher Tolkien, before wrapping up The Second Age and bringing us full circle to Th…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Rings of Power - BONUS: Embracer Acquisition, Amazon Updates, and LOTR Appendices
David and John discuss today’s wild news that Embracer Group is acquiring the rights to the Lord of the Rings universe! We also give you the details …
3 years, 6 months ago
The Second Age - Chapter 5: The Last Alliance
David and John discuss Tolkien’s experience in World War I before looking into the War of the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. Join us to continue our…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Second Age - Chapter 4: The Rings of Power
David and John discuss Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy before telling the story of the forging of the Rings of Power. Join us to continue our d…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Second Age - Chapter 3: The Elves
David and John discuss Tolkien’s academic career and obsession with language before breaking down the origin story and political factions of the Elve…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Rings of Power - Comic Con Trailer Reaction
David and John discuss the new trailer from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power which premiered at San Diego Comic Con. We take you throug…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Second Age - Chapter 2: The Fall of Númenor
David and John discuss the film, tv, and radio adaptations of Tolkien’s work before telling the story of the Fall of Númenor, a tragedy about the pow…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Second Age - Chapter 1: The Rise of Númenor
David and John discuss the history of Tolkien’s writings before setting sail to the island of Númenor to introduce our first major location in The Ri…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Rings of Power - Main Teaser Breakdown
David and John are joined by Bald Move’s Jim and Aron to discuss the brand new “Main Teaser” from Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power whic…
3 years, 7 months ago
The Second Age - Prologue: Welcome to the Second Age
David and John set the stage for the Second Age with a discussion of Tolkien’s life and some background on the people and places of Middle-earth. Joi…
3 years, 7 months ago