Rings And Things

JD and Agnes discuss 'A Shortcut to Mushrooms.' Then, they continue Letter 131, talk about poetry, and review a Middle-earth meal.

Rings: 00:00-38:45

Wizard’s Wisdom: 38:46-39:41

Magical Melodies: 39:42-41:45

LLL: 41:46-50:08

Middle-Earth Meals: 50:09

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JD and Agnes celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2026 by reading some passages relating to this year's topic: Unlikely Heroes.

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JD and Agnes discuss Three's Company. They continue talking about Letter 131, and they talk about a truly magical melody.

0:00-44:40 Rings

44:41-54:27 Wizards Wisdom

54:28-1:04:35 Language, Lore and Letters

1:04:36-1:15:31 Magical Melodies

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Episode 12 Appendix - JD and Agnes talk about the Etymology Nerd and the Algorithm in this special appendix giving some extended thoughts on episode 12.

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You Watch Everything Through an “Algorithmic Gaze”: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vQHTDwf9y4E

This Video Survived. But What Didn’t?: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4aDqqehjb7M

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JD and Agnes discuss the second part of Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue letter 131 and analyze the Ring Verse.

Segments:

0:00-55:14 Rings

55:15-1:04:36 Wizards Wisdom

1:04:37-1:24:01 Magical Melodies

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JD and Agnes begin talking about Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue discussing letter 131 and answer a question in the Post.

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JD and Agnes finish discussing Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring. They begin talking about Letter 131 and analyze Bilbo's Walking Song.

Segments:

0:00-44:08 Rings

44:09-47:48 Wizards Wisdom

47:49-1:05:18 Language Lore and Letters

1:05:19-1:09:31 Magical Melodies

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JD and Agnes begin discussing Chapter One of The Fellowship of the Ring. They cover an academic paper on Tolkien's "translation techniques" and answer a question in the Post.

Segments:

0:00-35:54 Rings

35:55-37:14 Wizard's Wisdom

37:15-45:38 Language, Lore and Letters

45:39-51:52 Shire Post

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The VeggieTales' Lord of the Beans Special!

JD and Agnes discuss Veggie Tales' Lord of the Beans. Then, they finish discussing the Prologue and enjoy a Middle-earth meal.

0:00-1:00:08 Lord of the Beans Discussion

1:00:09-1:03:04 Wizards Wisdom

1:03:05-1:27:25 Language Lore and Letters - LotR Prologue

1:27:26-1:31:37 Middle Earth Meals

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JD and Agnes finish their discussion they started in part 1 about Rings of Power Season 2 Finale. Then they sum up their thoughts on Rings of Power before continuing their reading of the Prologue of The Fellowship of the Ring and reflect on their podcast journey thus far.

Segments:

Wizard’s Wisdom: 0:00-57:35

LLL: 57:36-1:13:06

The End of All Things: 1:32:13-1:57:19

LotR Readers Companion: https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_A_Reader%27s_Companion

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