Watch Party: Lord of the Rings

"Galadriel, the only woman of the Noldor to stand that day tall and valiant among the contending princes, was eager to be gone. No oaths she swore, but the words of Fëanor concerning Middle-earth had kindled in her heart, for she yearned to see the wide unguarded lands and to rule there a realm at her own will"

With just a few weeks before the release of The Rings of Power, new teasers, posters, and articles are coming out every day. Michael and Jen go through the latest, and explore the importance of Finrod to Galadriel's backstory.

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REFERENCES:

• August 8 Poster: https://twitter.com/PrimeVideo/status/1556675527825510400

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

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"Here endeth that which Rumil wrote. Here followeth the continuation of Pengalod "

Sifting through Tolkien's legendarium can be overwhelming for the new fan. Which books should you read, and in what order? What about the different drafts of the Silmarillion? The essays in the History of Middle Earth? How do we separate canon from cannot? (oof). Is "canon" even a useful concept? Joining us to help make sense of it all is Dan from Voice of Geekdom. This is a must-listen episode for the new fan, and also has plenty for the experienced Tolkienist.

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REFERENCES:

Find Dan aka Voice of Geekdom online at:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom 

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

"Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there in prison, and by slow arts of cruelty were corrupted and enslaved; and thus did Melkor breed the hideous race of the Orcs in envy and mockery of the Elves, of whom they were afterwards the bitterest foes."

IGN recently published an article giving us our first look at the Orcs in The Rings of Power, and they look...not friendly. Benjamin Bassett and Shridar Bhagavathula from the Reading Tolkien Podcast joined us to discuss the thematic purpose of orcs in Tolkien's legendarium, and their devilish design in the Amazon series.  

Check out the Reading Tolkien Podcast:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodReading

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REFERENCES:

• Fellowship of Fans' March 6, 2022 Orc Leaks

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

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In this special crossover episode, all three Watch Party podcasts join forces for the first time to discuss their respective fandoms and to share their excitement for all the great shows coming up this season. 

Check out all the different Watch Party podcasts here:

• Watch Party: Lord of the Rings - https://watchpartylotr.podbean.com/ 

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• Link Tree: https://watchpartywot.podbean.com/

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

"Do not trouble your hearts overmuch with thought of the road tonight. maybe the paths that you each shall tread are already laid before your feet, though you do not see them."

Today Jen interviews the fabulous Lauren Does Cosplay, whose incredible Galadriel costume took San Diego Comic-Con by storm this year. Find out how she got started doing cosplay, how she made her Galadriel costume, and what her experience was like at SDCC.

Find more of Lauren here:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/LDoesCosplay 

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

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Please enjoy this special bonus drop of the inaugural episode of Watch Party's newest podcast, A Watch Party of Ice and Fire. If you plan on watching HBO's House of the Dragon, this podcast is a must. Go subscribe to their feed at https://watchpartyiaf.podbean.com/, or through your favorite podcast service. Now available on every major podcast platform.

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In this inaugural episode of A Watch Party of Ice and Fire, our Small Council convenes for the first time to discuss tourneys, break down the first trailer for HBO's House of the Dragon, and debate points of lore. Would the Targaryans have won the Iron Throne without dragons? Will the catspaw dagger be significant in House of the Dragon? Will House of the Dragon feature Mushroom's version of events?

Thank you for checking out the pod. Please come back every week as Solar, Constance, Morrigan, Sam, and Uzma discuss HBO's House of the Dragon, future adaptations, and all things A Song of Ice and Fire.

Listen to the end for some trivia questions, and remember to send us your answers. Every correct answer earns you a Maester's link. Earn five links and we will enter you in a random drawing for fun prizes, like a hand-sewn Targaryen bookmark.!

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REFERENCES:

• First House of the Dragon Trailer

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music written by Michael Rolland and arranged by Jordan Rannells.

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

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"Gil-Galad was an Elven King. Of him the harpers sadly sing; the last whose realm was fair and free between the mountains and the sea."

We were joined by Harry from Daily Rings of Power to discuss the most recent trailer from San Diego Comic-Con. From Balrogs, to possible sightings of future Ringwraiths, Morgoth's old lair, and Sauron's acolytes, this episode features our patented recipe of shameless speculation mixed with just a dash of scholarly analysis. 

And go check out Harry's excellent Twitter feed and the Daily Rings of Power podcast bulletin here:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DailyRoP 

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REFERENCES:

• SDCC Trailer

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

"And they said among themselves: 'Why do the Lords of the West sit there in peace unending, while we must die and go we know not whither, leaving our home and all that we have made?"

Entertainment Magazine recently released a pair of articles and exclusive images giving us our first real look at Númenor, and my goodness Númenórean fashion is glorious. Join us as we discuss how the distinct clothing choices of our main Númenórean characters reflect their function in the narrative. 

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REFERENCES:

• 9 New Posters

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

"There was a time when the world was so young there had not been a sunrise. But even then, there was light."

We've been waiting (im)patiently for what feels like forever, but we finally get our first full length trailer! Between actual dialogue, new musical themes, and first age flashbacks, there is plenty to love, and we can barely contain our excitement. Listen in as we break the trailer down.

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REFERENCES:

• July 14th Trailer

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

"But in the bearing of her son, Miriel was consumed in spirit and body; and after his birth she yearned for release from the labours of living."

Jen comes back just in time to unpack the latest teaser, which teased...another teaser coming July 14th! New characters, new locations, and more beautiful shots.

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REFERENCES:

• The July 6th Teaser

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Sunday For Larks, written by Matthew Rolland and performed by Run Boy Run. https://www.runboyrunband.com/

Logo by Aubreigh Brunschwig 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.