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In a quiet, shadowed corner of the Prancing Pony , the destiny of Middle-earth takes a turn with the arrival of a mysterious figure—a ranger known only as Strider . Few recognize him, and fewer still know his true purpose. A…
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185: Frodo Meets Strider | Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1 Chapter 9 Part 2
Journey to Bree , the legendary village at the crossroads of Middle-earth. As Frodo and his friends step into the warm glow of the Prancing Pony , they’re met with a gathering of mysterious strangers, ancient secrets, and ec…
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184: Bree: Crossroads of Middle-earth | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 9 Part 1
What happens when two friends decide to bring the world of J.R.R. Tolkien to life on the Teton Crest Trail? In this special episode of Lore of the Rings , host Aaron takes you on an epic journey with modern adventurers Andre…
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183: Real-Life Ring Quest: Friendship, Adventure, and the Teton Trail | A hike inspired by Lord of the Rings
In this episode, I dive deep into the ongoing debate surrounding Rings of Power and respond to the popular sentiment: "If you don’t like it, don’t watch it." As a long-time fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, I explain why walkin…
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182: "If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Watch It" | How Rings of Power Failed
Watched Rings of Power Season 2 and want to go back to "read the book"? Well, it's not so simple! In this episode I outline 7 different sources for you to read the tale of the Second Age, from the quickest reads in the appen…
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181: How to "Read the Book" After Watching Amazon's Rings of Power Season 2 | Recommended reads for the Second Age of Middle-earth
My unprepared, un-researched thoughts on the opening sequence of Rings of Power season 2, and all of its connections to the Ring Verse printed in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings . Contact the show, donate, and find past epis…
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180: The Ring Verse & the Opening Sequence of Rings of Power Season 2
The greatest battle. The greatest romance. The greatest deception. The greatest smithying. The greatest of great greats that were ever greated! Yes, today will be another rough one, my fellow wanderer. Together we will explo…
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179: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 7 | “Doomed to Die” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Explore Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 "Where is He?" by comparing scene-by-scene with one of J.R.R. Tolkien's core storytelling principles: the "inner consistency of reality." This concept, taken from Tolkien's famous es…
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178: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 6 | “Where Is He?” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Dive deep into the music of The Rings of Power Season 2, focusing on three mystical songs tied to one of the most enigmatic figures in Tolkien's Middle-earth—Tom Bombadil. Discover the rich connection between music and creat…
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177: The Beauty and Transcendence of "Old Tom Bombadil" from the Soundtrack of Rings of Power Season 2
Today we are reviewing season 2, episode 5, “Halls of Stone” from Amazon's Rings of Power. We’re going deep into ring lore, Numenor’s religious ceremonies, letters begging for help, and the vastness of Middle-earth as it’s n…
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176: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 5 | “Halls of Stone” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Review for Rings of Power Season 2 episode 4 "Eldest". Elrond and Galadriel lead a band of elves to Eregion, uncovering dark mysteries and the unexpected return of barrow-wights, while The Stranger encounters Tom Bombadil, t…
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175: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 4 | “Eldest” | Lore, Review, Reactions
Explore some of the most intriguing scenes and storylines from Rings of Power Season 2 episode 3. From the disturbing revelation that orcs eat horses to the show's new take on Shelob's lair, and from the introduction of new …
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174: Ring of Power Season 2 Ep. 3: “The Eagle and the Sceptre” | The Lore, Reviews, and Reactions
Dive deep into the mysterious figure of Annatar, the "Lord of Gifts," whose true identity is set to be revealed in the most shocking twist yet. Join us as we explore Annatar's deceptive schemes, his manipulation of the Elves…
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173: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 2: "Where the Stars are Strange" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions
Rings of Power is back! Today, I'm breaking down the good, the bad, the lore faithfulness, and all the little Easter egg connections in Episode 1 of Season 2, titled 'Elven Kings Under the Sky.' From light to darkness, good …
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172: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 1: "Elven Kings Under the Sky" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions
In this episode, we take a moment to address a growing concern within the Tolkien fandom as Amazon’s Rings of Power Season 2 premieres today. While excitement is high, the online discourse has revealed a troubling trend of n…
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171: Don't Be an Orc | An Invitation to Lord of the Rings Fans
My guest today is Marilyn R. Pukkila: academic, author, and prolific podcaster. My introduction to her was through her podcast, called Rings and Rituals. There, she seeks to uncover what the various rituals can reveal about …
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170: Hopes and Fears for Rings of Power with Marilyn from Rings and Rituals
JRR Tolkien posed a different question to who is Tom Bombadil? He asked rather, What is Tom Bombadil? Today with special guest Ian from Thoughts on Tolkien, we explore the mysterious creature of Tom Bombadil. With just a few…
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169: What is Tom Bombadil? | A Conversation with Ian from Thoughts on Tolkien
Who would win between Gandalf and Picard? Pike vs Shelob? Saruman vs the Borg Queen? Today Lore of the Rings mashes up with Captain's Pod to compare and contrast the two amazing world of Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. We l…
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168: Star Trek and Lord of the Rings | A Collaboration with Captain's Pod
Dive deep into the enigmatic world of Tom Bombadil. Explore Tom's unique role in Middle-earth, his mastery over wood, water, and hill, and his peculiar relationship with the One Ring. Discover how Tom assists the hobbits thr…
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167: Farewell to Tom Bombadil | Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8 Part 3
Dive into the eerie origins and dark history of Tolkien's Barrow-wights. Discover how these malevolent spirits from Angmar inhabit the ancient burial mounds of the Barrow-downs, terrifying Frodo and his friends. Learn about …
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166: Horror in Middle-earth | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8: Part 2
Journey into the chilling depths of Chapter 8, "Fog on the Barrow-downs" from JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Discover the dark and foreboding Barrow-downs, ancient burial mounds shrouded in mystery and dread. We delve…
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165: Death and the Downs | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8 Part 1
The final scenes of "In the House of Tom Bombadil" from Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Discover Tom Bombadil's mysterious connections to the outside world, his unique relationship with the One Ring, and why its dark power…
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164: Tom Bombadil vs. The One Ring | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 7: Part 4
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the enchanting world of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry in J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Learn how Tolkien masterfully blends opposites, from east and west to light and…
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163: The Enigmatic Blend: Tom Bombadil and Goldberry's Dance | Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 7: Part 3
