Best Anna Pan Podcasts (2024)

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

2M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

4M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

4M ago42:24

42:24

We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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Episode 37: Barrels Out Of Bond with @EstarGuarsTia 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Andie and Kali are joined by their friend Kari, aka @EstarGuarsTia, to talk about the chapter, “Barrels Out of Bond," and all the chaos that ensues during this section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. In this episode, we discuss: Wood-elves and their love of the stars Tauriel as a character How Bilbo helps Thorin and Company escape from Thranduil…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

5M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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Episode 36: Flies and Spiders 1:21:01

6M ago1:21:01

1:21:01

Andie and Kali welcome designer and Tolkien collector, Myla (aka @MylaMalinalda) to the podcast to discuss the eighth chapter of the Hobbit, "Flies and Spiders," as well as the corresponding scenes from Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." In this episode, we cover: How Mirkwood is described in the book vs what we see in the movie…

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Episode 35: Queer Lodgings 1:43:49

6M ago1:43:49

1:43:49

In this episode of Tolkien with Friends, we're joined by Mary Clay Watt of That's What I'm Tolkien About, to discuss the chapter "Queer Lodgings" and the beginning of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." Our conversation includes: Thorin and Gandalf's "chance" meeting in Bree Our frustration with the pacing in the Hobbit movies (l…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

6M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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68: Love Actually & Mean Girls 1:24:46

7M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mea…

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Episode 34: Out of the Frying Pan 1:11:18

8M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

After our unplanned hiatus, we are back with more of The Hobbit! In this episode, we are joined again by our friends Chris and Carlos of the Swolhirrim to help us cover the chapter "Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire" and the end of the movie, "An Unexpected Journey." We discuss: Bilbo's reunion with Gandalf and the dwarves after finding the Ring …

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67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 1:05:24

8M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pintere…

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66: Hook & Scream 1:03:52

9M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scre…

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65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes 48:07

10M ago48:07

48:07

On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these link…

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64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman 1:06:22

11M ago1:06:22

1:06:22

It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola 50:52

11M ago50:52

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We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these li…

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62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! 1:00:22

11M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: In…

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Episode 33: Riddles in the Dark 1:18:00

12M ago1:18:00

1:18:00

On this episode, we welcome Minhas (aka @MinhasMorgul) to help us discuss one of our favorite chapters, Riddles in the Dark. For this episode, we focus solely on the riddles scene from Peter Jackson's extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and chapter five. While the movie cuts back and forth between the dwarves and Bilbo, we stay wi…

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61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinte…

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60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?…

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Episode 32: Over Hill and Under Hill 1:12:54

1y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

In this episode, we are joined once again by Kelly (aka The Middle Page) to discuss chapter four of The Hobbit, “Over Hill and Under Hill,” and the corresponding section of Peter Jackson’s extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Our conversation includes: · Parallels and references to Fellowship of the Ring · The differences between …

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59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That 1:08:45

1y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot…

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Bi+ Youth 28:30

1y ago28:30

28:30

Amy, Jack, and Elizabeth talk about issues facing Bi+ Youth with Noël Schutz of the Bisexual Resource Center. Resources ⁠Bi+ Youth Bisexual Resource Center How to Support Bisexual Youth The Trevor Project ⁠

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58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner 1:01:47

1+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@g…

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Episode 31: A Short Rest 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

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In this episode, Kali and Andie dive into “A Short Rest,” which is chapter three of The Hobbit, and about 36 minutes of the extended edition of “An Unexpected Journey." This section is really where we start to get into bigger departures from the source material, while also weaving in more from the Appendices. Our discussion includes: The smell of e…

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Episode 30: Roast Mutton with Anna María 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

This week, @onlyannamaria joins us to discuss Roast Mutton, chapter two of The Hobbit and the corresponding part of "An Unexpected Journey!" In this episode, in addition to having a silly goose time, we discuss: Bilbo's extreme politeness and lack of pocket-handkerchiefs How Bilbo handles the troll situation in the book and the movie The appearance…

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Bi+ Health Awareness Month 2023 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

Elizabeth and Mick sit down with River McMican of the Bisexual Resource Center to talk about Bi+ Health Awareness Month 2023.

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Episode 29: An Unexpected Party featuring FanGirlMeegs 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

51:14

Join us and FanGirlMeegs as we officially kick off season two with the first chapter of The Hobbit and about the first 41 minutes of the extended edition of the movie, “An Unexpected Journey.” In this episode, we discuss: How The Hobbit entered each of our lives How the book is centered around Bilbo while the movie puts a lot of focus on the dwarve…

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57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lowe…

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SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

Elizabeth speaks with Kylie Madhav of SAGE about the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging.

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Episode 28: Is it Canon? featuring The Swolhirrim 1:22:39

1+ y ago1:22:39

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Having just finished the Lord of the Rings and now looking ahead to the Hobbit, we thought this would be a good time to tackle the concept of “canon,” particularly within Tolkien and other fandom spaces. Joined by Chris and Carlos of the Swolhirrim, we discuss canon, or "the official storylines and backstories invented by the creators of television…

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56: 50 First Dates & Ever After 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagra…

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55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner 1:03:33

1+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Follow Jaclyn! Jaclyn's website I…

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Bi Pan Library 58:05

1+ y ago58:05

58:05

Elizabeth and Mick welcome Bren Frederick, founder and curator of the Bi Pan Library.

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Episode 27: The Recap of the Rings 2:02:26

1+ y ago2:02:26

2:02:26

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Anex Wilson to take a look back at all of our favorite moments in both the Lord of the Rings books and movies. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and spend about 2 hours discussing: How Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings works as an adaptation Our favorite moments from each of the three films A few t…

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54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Back to the Future: Instagram, Pinterest Pleasantville: Instagram, Pinterest…

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53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume de…

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Episode 26: The End 1:18:13

1+ y ago1:18:13

1:18:13

In this episode, we're very excited to be joined by Lauren – yes THE Lauren of Lauren Does Cosplay and In the Reads – to help us close out the Lord of the Rings. We discuss the chapters “Homeward Bound,” “The Scouring of the Shire,” and “The Grey Havens," as well as the very end of the Return of the King film. Our discussion includes: What's been g…

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Episode 25: The Fellowship Breaks Again 1:04:53

1+ y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Amber (aka @critiquegeek on TikTok and Instagram) to the podcast. For today’s episode, we’re discussing the chapters “The Steward and the King” and “Many Partings." In the movie, these chapters are essentially reduced to Aragorn’s coronation and a little bit of Frodo narrating – however, several other …

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52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Miracle on 34th Street: Instagram, Pinterest The Grinch: Instagram, Pinte…

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51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh 1:01:54

1+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Follow Leslie online: Leslie's instagram Leslie's website Follow alon…

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Episode 24: Of the Destruction of the Ring 1:23:39

1+ y ago1:23:39

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We are very excited to welcome our good friend Kelly (aka The Middle Page) to discuss the chapters “Mount Doom” and “The Field of Cormallen" — which means we finally get to see the destruction of the One Ring and our Fellowship will be reunited again! Now, you may notice that this episode was recorded a while ago (around the time that House of the …

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50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus 1:03:23

1+ y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! A Knight's Tale: Instagram, Pinterest The Imagi…

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Episode 23: The Land of Shadow Opens 1:29:34

1+ y ago1:29:34

1:29:34

This week, Kali and Andie welcome Sapphire Nyx to the podcast – who does an amazing Mouth of Sauron cosplay! It's very appropriate for this episode because we’re covering the chapters “The Black Gate Opens and “The Land of Shadow.” In this episode, we discuss: The journey from Minas Tirith to the Black Gate Aragorn's decision to let some soldiers g…

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Sumiko Saulson 1:03:40

1+ y ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Elizabeth and Mick interview activist and horror, sci-fi, and African Surrealism writer, Sumiko Saulson. Some of Sumiko Saulson's work: In Trouble Happiness and Other Diseases The Rat King Within Me Without Me It Came from the Closet

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49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

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Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Train to Busan (TW for blood--fairly fake looking): Instagram, P…

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Episode 22: The Houses of Healing and the Last Debate 1:34:26

1+ y ago1:34:26

1:34:26

This week, we’re excited to welcome back our good friend, Tim, aka The Bard of Arda on TikTok. In this episode, we are discussing the Houses of Healing and the Last Debate. Topics include: Why is Aragorn in the Houses of Healing? Merry dealing with the death of Theoden Gandalf as a strategist How Aragorn uses the palantir in the book vs the movie D…

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Ruth Anna Evans 55:03

2y ago55:03

55:03

Elizabeth interviews horror writer, Ruth Anna Evans, about her collection No One Can Help You: Tales of Lost Children and Other Nightmares.

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Episode 21: The Pyre and the Tower 1:51:05

2y ago1:51:05

1:51:05

In this episode, we welcome Kali Cosplay as co-host while Ahnna takes a break from podcasting to focus on the cutest addition to her family. Kali and Andie also welcome back Nic (Fornost42 on TikTok and Twitter) to discuss the chapters “The Pyre of Denethor” and “The Tower of Cirith Ungol.” Our conversation includes: Denethor's last words Gandalf h…

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