Watch Party: Lord of the Rings

When it rains, it pours! Amazon has opened the floodgates on promotional materials for The Rings of Power, and we are eating it up. Today we talk about Vanity Fair's article offering a first look at the series: "Amazon's Lord of the Rings Series Rises: Inside The Rings of Power." In the process, we talk about some questions that apparently have whipped the fandom into a tizzy: (1) Do female dwarves have beards? (2) Do elves have long hair? And (3) Do elves have pointy ears?

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REFERENCES:

• Vanity Fair's Article

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 

At last, the long awaited finale of our conversation with Chad Bornholt and Chad High from the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast! Here we talk about the Council of Elrond scenes from the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Make sure to listen through to the end for a special Grey Havens you won't want to miss. 

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Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online at:

• Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5rytRkvr45zDaFtODzfTUn24Te7Wsd-SoHKJr5rpSoFiH8l6dATbM

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 

Barely a week has gone by and already we have more promotional material from Amazon. This time, they gave us 23 full color character posters. In each poster the subject is holding something in their hands, but we don't see their face, so they gave us plenty to chew on while leaving a lot to the imagination. Michael and Jen discuss each poster and provide translations and explanations for the iconography they reveal. 

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REFERENCES:

• @LOTRonPrime Twitter

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 

The show has a title - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! And Amazon made sure to make this a special event, as they revealed the name through a surprise teaser featuring beautiful practical effects, a new score, and a fresh yet familiar voiceover. Join Michael and Jen as they discuss some hidden gems in this video. 

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REFERENCES:

• Official Teaser 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 

Today's episode continues our discussion with the Chads about the Many Meetings scenes in the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Frodo reunites with Bilbo, Elrond gives Gandalf a history lesson, and we explain, once and for all, why Elrond didn't push Isildur into Mount Doom.

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REFERENCES:

Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online at:

• Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5rytRkvr45zDaFtODzfTUn24Te7Wsd-SoHKJr5rpSoFiH8l6dATbM

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 

"One does not simply walk into Mordor. It's black gates are guarded there by more than just orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep. And the great Eye is ever watchful."

Today we got a double dose of Chad from Texas, as we are joined by Chad High and Chad Bornholdt, hosts of the wonderful Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast, to discuss 1:24-1:45:37 of the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). We had so much fun that this we are breaking our discussion up into three episodes. There's a lot to explore as Frodo and the Hobbits finally arrive in Rivendell, where they have Many Meetings and attend the Council of Elrond. 

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REFERENCES:

Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online at:

• Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5rytRkvr45zDaFtODzfTUn24Te7Wsd-SoHKJr5rpSoFiH8l6dATbM

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 

"What's this? A Ranger, caught off his guard?"

Today it's just the OG's, and we're covering the Flight to the Fords sequence in 1:14:44-1:24:00 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Frodo's feeling a little woozy, so our favorite she-elf tries to take him on a quick horse ride to the nearest pharmacy when they are interrupted by nine Black Riders. This may be a short sequence, but there's a lot to unpack. Be sure to stick around for the Grey Havens. We made a discovery that fans of Tolkien (and Nickel Creek) are sure to enjoy.

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REFERENCES:

King Durin: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1462502716320722954

Dwarven Queen: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1462502720674402309

Beardless dwarven women:  https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1462502727573987330

Celebrimbor: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1459960808432181258

Sauron: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1457425486280335365

Joseph Mawe's character: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1457425507243470865

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 

Please enjoy this special bonus drop of the second episode of our new podcast, Watch Party: Wheel of Time. If you like what you hear, please be sure to subscribe directly to the Wheel of Time feed HERE, on Spotify HERE. Google Podcasts HERE, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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In this episode of Watch Party: Wheel of Time, Rhuarc, DW, David, Samaria, Siobhan, Greg, and Axel talk about the trailer for the Amazon show, and Rhuarc explains some of the characters, weapons, villains, and lore it teased.

If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show with us!

Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Just want to join the watch party? Contact us at [email protected].

You can also find Rhuarc on Facebook moderating WOT fan communities: 

• Cold Rocks Hold: An Inclusive Wheel of Time Fan Community

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Find You, by Lion Spring (Rebekah Rolland). https://www.rebekahrolland.com/ 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

Please enjoy this special bonus drop of the inaugural episode of our new podcast, Watch Party: Wheel of Time. If you like what you hear, please be sure to subscribe directly to the Wheel of Time feed HERE, on Spotify HERE. Google Podcasts HERE, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode, Rhuarc introduces our brilliant panel of Wheel of Time newbies - DW, David, Samaria, Siobhan, Greg, and Axel -  all of whom will be experiencing the Wheel of Time for the time through Amazon's blockbuster series. Then, a quick primer on Robert Jordan, the basic lore you will need to know, and why the Wheel of Time is so special. 

If you are a first timer as well, then don't worry - this podcast is a spoiler free companion to the show!

Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Just want to join the watch party? Contact us at [email protected].

You can also find Rhuarc on Facebook moderating WOT fan communities: 

• Cold Rocks Hold: An Inclusive Wheel of Time Fan Community

CREDITS

Intro and Outro Music: Find You, by Lion Spring (Rebekah Rolland). https://www.rebekahrolland.com/ 

This is a production of the Watch Party Podcast Network.

We are so excited to announce a new Watch Party podcast, WATCH PARTY: WHEEL OF TIME, hosted by Wheel of Time expert and superfan, Rhuarc Garmsten!

Tune in every week as Rhuarc guides you, along with a panel of brilliant guests, through Amazon‘s blockbuster adaptation of Robert Jordan's fantasy masterpiece, which debuts on November 19th. Never read the books? That‘s ok, because neither has the panel. Rhuarc will break down every episode, discuss the themes, and answer your questions. This podcast can be enjoyed by die hard fans, and first timers. If you want to submit a question or show Rhuarc some love, email at [email protected]. We'll release the first two episodes in the next couple of days right in this feed, so stay tuned.

And now you know -- Watch Party is growing! Wheel of Time is the first of our new shows, and we've already got more in the works. We're always looking for talented hosts, so if you are a superfan of a show or series of shows and would like to host a podcast as part of the Watch Party Network, contact us! 

• Email: [email protected]