With season 1 of "The Rings of Power" officially in the books, Alan Sisto from The Prancing Pony Podcast and The Rings of Power Wrap Up drops by for some final thoughts. Alan is a leader of one of the biggest and most enjoyable Tolkien communities on the web, and his insights are some of the best in the business. Tune in as we digest the season as a whole and look forward to what we can expect in season 2. Help cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee...

As the finale of the first season of "The Rings of Power" approaches, the one and only Matt from Nerd of the Rings joins the show to share his thoughts. Matt runs one of the largest, most vibrant Tolkien communities online. In this interview, the Tolkien creator, master theorist, and all-around aficionado fills us in on many of his deepest, lore-driven thoughts about how the first season has gone and where the show's future could be going.If you're interested in supporting the show, you can d...

In the wake of the busy fourth episode of "The Rings of Power," we welcome Harry from Fellowship of Fans onto the show. Harry leads a dynamic online Tolkien community that is the best place to follow breaking news and inside scoops regarding the show. We get Harry's unique and informed perspective on the latest episode, how the first half of the season has gone, and his hopes and fears for the rest of the season.Help cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehal...

For the second part of our Influencer Roundup series for Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we have "the Mellon Heads" Dave and Johnny from The Council of Elrond podcast. This pair of Irish host an entertaining show that is filled with fun facts for Tolkien fans. They're also rising stars in the Tolkien social media landscape with some of the best and funniest posts this side of the Misty Mountains. Check out the interview as we talk about episode 3 of the show and dig...

For the first installment of our Influencer Roundup series for Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we hear from James and Jake from The Broken Sword. These two Welsh filmmakers are some of the internet's top Tolkien influencers, and we spend some time digging into the first two episodes of "The Rings of Power," from analyzing some good and not-so-good character adaptions to choosing their favorite places on the Middle-earth map and much more!If you're interested in supp...

In our last episode of Season 1, we finish up Celebrimbor's epic (and tragic) tale. We walk through his time with Annatar, analyze his Ring-making skills, and talk about some of the major ways this Elven hero impacts Middle-earth history, from befriending Dwarves to setting the stage for Sauron's ultimate demise.Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingHelp cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingSupport the show

With Celebrimbor established as his own Elf, the master craftsman settles down in a new kingdom right next to the Dwarves of Moria. From beautiful friendships to masterful knowledge, Celebrimbor and his people rise to their greatest heights only to run into a friendly new acquaintance ...who marks the beginning of the end.Interested in supporting the show? Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingHelp cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingSuppor...

In the first installment of our last series of the season, I finally do some unembargoed explaining regarding why new episodes have been so sporadic lately. Then we dive into the early backstory of Celebrimbor, the Elf who is eventually one of the prime movers and shakers behind the whole "Rings of Power" business in the Second Age.Help cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingSupport the show

In the second half of our time with Narvi, we break down the defining factor that makes this mysterious Dwarven craftsman so important. And no, it's not his incredible skill. It's not his enduring fame, either. It's his friendship ...with an Elf.Help cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingSupport the show

Narvi is an overlooked Dwarf of Khazad-dûm. But he's not just any Dwarf. He's one of the greatest craftsmen to ever come out of the subterranean mansion. He's also an Elf-friend, which is kind of a big deal. In this episode we lay some background and begin to delve into the largely unaddressed yet important life of this famous Dwarven hero.Help cover costs and keep the content coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalflingSupport the show