Best The Legendarium Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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[Rerelease] The Lord of the Rings, Book 4 1:09:25

2h ago1:09:25

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This episode was originally published on April 14, 2020 Craig, Ryan, and Megan reunite remotely for the next installment of their Lord of the Rings series of podcasts. Up today, Book 4, or the latter half of The Two Towers. In these ten chapters, we follow Frodo, Sam, and Gollum through the Emyn Muil, the Dead Marshes, Ithilien, and Shelob's Lair. …

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#263: Terra Ignota Primer 39:58

1h ago39:58

39:58

Join Kyptan, Ashaman, Stormrunner, and belated guest Seth (Wombat) as they discuss their plan to read the Terra Ignota series by Dr. Ada Palmer. This episode will cover some of the information needed to start the series, but also tries not to ruin the mysteries of worldbuilding inherent to the work. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Consideri…

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[Rerelease] Determinism in SFF, with James Kennedy 53:17

43m ago53:17

53:17

In this episode, author James Kennedy stops by to chat with Craig about predestination in speculative fiction. He's got four basic categories of determinism, and they walk through each, with a fine-toothed, good-humored comb. Originally released on August 22, 2022 Check out James Kennedy's website And his new book, Dare to Know Support the show on …

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#262: Chosen (Alex Verus #4) 54:00

32m ago54:00

54:00

Texasblade, littleredbook, Ceskyure and Jingalls90 discuss the fourth book in the Alex Verus series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPodYouTube: https://ww…

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90 - House of the Dragon 2.8 - The Queen Who Ever Was 32:52

10h ago32:52

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Send us a Text Message. Damon has finally figured his s%$t out in Harrenhall! The triarchy is super into mud wrestling... Only one battle has taken place on screen since this civil war began, and we'll have to wait years before season 3! This is the House of the Dragon season 2 finale review! Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-N…

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[Rerelease] Enter The Dungeons and Dragons 35:54

1d ago35:54

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Originally published January 11, 2015. Craig and Ryan tackle their first game of Dungeons and Dragons and they are natural....ly poor at figuring it out at the start. Join the Legendarium crew at HaJoMaJe games for the abbreviated adventure into never winter and the quest for the best 401k option available to adventurers.…

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#261: SFF Zaddies 1:05:33

13d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Join Kyptan, Panda, and Mr Anderson as they discuss what makes a zaddy, then argue about who fits the bill, from Star Wars to Malazan. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/legendarium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https…

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Episode 73: Lesser-trod Histories 6 - The Lays of Beleriand 57:58

6d ago57:58

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Citations: Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lays of Beleriand. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 3, George Allen and Unwin, London, 1985. Kindle edition, eISBN: 978-0-358-61268-1, Version 07182023KO v1.0421 (Accessed July 12, 2024) Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings. HarperCollins e-books. Apple Books edition. (Accessed July 12, …

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[Rerelease] Why Do Video Game Movies Always Suck? 50:47

8d ago50:47

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Originally released October 31, 2019 Do video game movies always suck? Maybe not. But they're never actually good, either. Why is that? Craig and Kyle are joined by Adam Sherlock from Deep Dive Film School to spend, oh...maybe 5 minutes teasing out the answer to the question at hand, and 45 minutes just laughing about terrible video game movies. Ch…

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89 - Rings of Power Season Two 2nd Trailer 21:01

9d ago21:01

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Send us a Text Message. There's a new Rings of Power trailer for the second season! We felt deceived with trailers for the first season, so should we be hesitant with these? Overall, they look exciting, but as they say, "Fool me once..." Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805…

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340 – Since You’re Gone 2:25:03

23d ago2:25:03

2:25:03

Bilbo wakes up from his nap just in time to pass the Old Took; Alan and Shawn wake up from our nap just in time to pass the two-hour mark. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as Sam finally figures out where Frodo is going in the last of our three episodes on The Grey Havens - and the final episode of our six-season journey through Th…

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#260: The Princess Bride 48:36

9d ago48:36

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little red book is joined by Mike from The Cosmere Deep Dive Podcast to discuss the The Princess Bride by William Goldman who also wrote the screen play for the beloved film. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/legendarium⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/the…

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88 - House of the Dragon 2.7 - The Red Sowing 43:08

22d ago43:08

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Send us a Text Message. Dragon riders, small folk on fire, intense rehab, teenagers verbally abusing their elders, and all signs point to war in this episode! Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805By Sean Briggs & Sam Marvin

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[Released] Worst Dates & the Merits of Michael Bay - Wheel of Tangents #8 53:15

15d ago53:15

53:15

Originally released August 18, 2020 Ryan joins Craig and spins the Wheel of Tangents for the first time ever! They answer over a dozen questions submitted by patrons, including tough-to-visualize elements of books, their favorite love stories, and what they'd be reading if they weren't making a podcast. Support the show on Patreon Music: "The Seven…

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87 - House of the Dragon 2.6 - Smallfolk 28:45

15d ago28:45

28:45

Send us a Text Message. A late episode 87 is upon us! Daemon is STILL freaking out in Harrenhall, Rhaenyra finds comfort at home..., where are the Stark greybeards?, and the smallfolk are beginning to rise! Look out Greens, you have some angry peasants within your walls... Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-10279868…

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339 – You’re the Girl 2:21:35

1M ago2:21:35

2:21:35

Rosie is the girl that keeps Sam up at night, so they get married; we are the podcast hosts that keep you up at night - all we ask from you is to subscribe. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as anniversaries become dark days for Frodo in the second of our three episodes on The Grey Havens. Frodo suggests Sam and Rosie move in to Bag…

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#259: Draft - Disney Films (Round 1) 1:52:28

1M ago1:52:28

1:52:28

Yettibeats hosts Jingalls, Ian from Cinema in Seconds, and BefuddledPanda in a draft of the best Disney SFF films (excluding Marvel and Star Wars). Who ended up with the best draft picks? Let us know! Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.redd…

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[Rerelease] The Lord of the Rings, Book 3 1:11:07

1M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

This episode was originally released on March 16, 2020 Craig, Ryan, and Megan (no Kyle today) talk about book 3 of The Lord of the Rings, being the first half of The Two Towers.They take on the entrelacement writing technique Tolkien employs, Aragorn's character arc (yep, he has one!), and the nature of the palantiri. Craig is of course back with h…

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338 – Good Times Roll 1:49:47

1M ago1:49:47

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Spring surpassed Sam’s wildest hopes; Alan and Shawn are content just avoiding disappointment. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as the hobbits let the good times roll while rebuilding the Shire in the first of three episodes on The Grey Havens. Lobelia Sackville-Baggins finds redemption and popularity; the Gaffer shouts random prov…

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#258: Infinte Jest Part 4 1:12:21

23d ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Hurinfan hosts Ash and Cesky to talk about the final 1/4 and the book as a whole of David Foster Wallace`s doorstopper Infinite Jest. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter:…

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86 - House of the Dragon 2.5 - Regent 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

Send us a Text Message. A crispy king! A man that has lost everything! Moldy food! The Twins! Dameon hallucinations! This episode of House of the Dragon pretty much has it all. Also, in this episode, we bring you new intro/outro music courtesy of Sean's hurdy gurdy! Apologies if you hate it. Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Ne…

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#257: The Lees of Laughter's End (Bauchelain and Korbal Broach #2) 31:40

29d ago31:40

31:40

The Malazan Crew is back to discuss The Lees of Laughter's End by Steven Erikson, the second of the Bauchelain and Korbal Broach short stories. Unfortunately, not much laughter was to be had. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/…

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[Rerelease] The Dark Lord of Derkholm - The Author's Shelf, feat. Veronica Roth 51:18

1M ago51:18

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Originally released May 25, 2020. Veronica Roth, bestselling author of the Divergent series and the brand-new, adult-oriented fantasy Chosen Ones, joins Craig and Ryan to discuss her pick for the Author's Shelf podcast series. Veronica had the guys read Dark Lord of Derkholm, a 1998 fantasy parody by Diana Wynne Jones. The trio has a good time pick…

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337 – Magic 1:54:42

1M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

Merry tells Sandyman that he is “dirty and insolent”, and the obvious jokes about your podcast hosts write themselves. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark for one of the saddest hours in our heroes’ lives in the last of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Sam’s heart is broken by the devastation in his hometown, the hobbit…

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#256: 2024 Mid-Year Check-In 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

BefuddledPanda sits down with Yettibeats, Seth (aka Wombat), and Kyptan to recap the first half of the year, look forward to some things coming in the second half of the year, but really it's just an excuse to hang out and chat. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legenda…

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85 - House of the Dragon 2.4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

Send us a Text Message. We begin this episode by wishing the great Sam Riegel a continued recovery after his ailment announcement on 7/8! Slight Critical Role spoilers with that. Then, we continue our journey into Westeros with episode four of season two! Daemon is tripping in Harrenhall, Rhaenyra can't spend time ruling, an army is on the move, an…

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[Rerelease] Great Art and the Age Ceiling 35:27

2M ago35:27

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Originally released April 26, 2020 Craig is joined by author Maram Taibah to discuss the assertion, "Great art has an age floor but no age ceiling." They get into contextual issues, content issues, and what place YA fiction has to play in this discussion. They also talk about Maram's book, Weathernose, and Craig gets an education on "children's ste…

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#255: Taken (Alex Verus #3) 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Texasblade, littleredbook, Ceskyure and Jingalls90 discuss the third book in the Alex Verus series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPodYouTube: https://www…

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84 - House of the Dragon 2.3 - The Burning Mill 46:39

1M ago46:39

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Send us a Text Message. War is still building in Westeros! Even after an assassination of an infant and the attempted assassination of a monarch, armies still aren't on the move! We uncover a misunderstanding, hallucinate from touching a tree, and do a bunch of talking. Finally, Sam's prop watch gets erotic. This is House of the Dragon, episode thr…

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Episode 72: Lesser-trod Histories 5 - The Tale of Eärendel 49:35

2M ago49:35

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Citations: Garth, John. Tolkien And The Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth. First Mariner Books edition 2005. eISBN 978-0-544-26372-7. V2.0519. (Accessed June 30, 2024) Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part II. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 2. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1984. (Accessed June 30, 2024)…

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[Rerelease] The Truth (Discworld) feat. Brandon Sanderson 1:02:49

2M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

This episode was originally released on January 27, 2019 Craig and Ryan welcome a new panelist, Brandon Sanderson (maybe you've heard of him?). The three of them discuss The Truth, the 25th book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Spoiler alert, technically, because we range all over the story, as usual. But as we mention during the show, this i…

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336 – Let’s Go 1:36:53

2M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

The Gaffer hopes that Sam’s behaved hisself and given satisfaction; we hope we’ve done the same for you. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as the ruffians hack, burn, and ruin everything they touch in the fourth of five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Flashbacks tell us about Lotho’s “business dealings”, as well as his mother…

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#254 Infinte Jest Part 3 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Hurinfan hosts Ash and Cesky to talk about the 3rd quarter of David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @GreenteamPod…

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83 - House of the Dragon 2.2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Send us a Text Message. In the aftermath of an assassination, we see how the factions play their hands. Queen Rhaenyra has trouble trusting Daemon. King Aegon seeks vengeance. Finally, in honor of Dwight Schrute, we get some twin action. Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805…

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#438. NEW - Caine's Law, part 2 1:32:06

2M ago1:32:06

1:32:06

What in the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is this book, anyway? Craig brings Drew back for one final discussion on Matthew Stover's Acts of Caine series. They wrap up with book 4, Caine's Law, which is a book about ... something. The guys will try to figure that out. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives…

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335 – Just What I Needed 1:27:36

2M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

The voice is right, and your face is no worse than it was, Sam. Also true for Alan and Shawn. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as our hobbit heroes are just what the Shire needs in the third of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Sam gets a bit tongue-tied; Farmer Exposition, uh Cotton, acts as bait; and the big ruffian…

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#253: Infinite Jest Part 2 1:18:18

2M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Ashman and Hurinfan are joined by newcomer Cesky (who read most of the section) to discuss the second quarter of David Foster Wallace's encyclopedic novel Infinite Jest. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord…

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82 - House of the Dragon 2.1 - A Son For A Son 52:57

2M ago52:57

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Send us a Text Message. We return to Westeros with the season two premier 'A Son for a Son'. Last season left off with the death of a son, in this episode, we learn of the consequences! Follow along with us as we cover each new episode as they are released! Support the Show. https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805…

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[Rerelease] The Lord of the Rings, Book 2 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

This episode was originally released on March 1, 2020 Craig, Ryan, Megan, and Kyle discuss the second book in The Lord of the Rings--or to put it another way, the second half of The Fellowship of the Ring. They get into lots of listener questions, like whether the Rivendell chapters are too long, whether balrogs should have wings, whether the fello…

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334 – Shake It Up 1:52:56

2M ago1:52:56

1:52:56

It is rather a comic cavalcade that hosts this episode, but at least we’re not under arrest. Yet. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as Frodo and friends drive the two-feather Shirriff to exhaustion in the second of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. The hobbits don’t let nothin’ get in the way as they deliver bad news t…

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#252 Citadel of the Autarch (Book of the New Sun #4) 1:25:47

2M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Hurin, Ash, Kyptan, and Wombat finish their read-through of The Book of the New Sun, offering conclusive and definitive analysis of the series as a whole.Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discor…

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81 - Emergency Hurdy Gurdy Episode! 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

Send us a Text Message. Sean forgot when the season two premier of House of the Dragon was airing, so we need a filler episode! In this brief emergency episode, Sam learns about Sean's new passion project, the Hurdy Gurdy. We talk about this medieval instrument, how it functions, and what it sounds like. Are you a fan of the sound? Let us know in t…

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[Rerelease] The Neverending Story 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This episode was originally released October 27, 2019. The Ladies of the Legendarium are back! And this time, Stephanie, Megan, and Kate are joined by Sara Hanks to discuss Michael Ende's classic book, The Neverending Story. There's laughing and crying, and a whole lot of love -- old and new -- for this particular book. Support the show on Patreon:…

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333 – Triple Nelson: The PPP Turns 333 2:11:24

3M ago2:11:24

2:11:24

It’s time for yet another party of special magnificence as The Prancing Pony Podcast releases its third highlight episode: it’s almost time for our vinyl box set and reunion tour. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as they play listener-selected moments from the last eleventy-one episodes! From our visit to the butt store to the Witc…

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#251: Sword of the Lictor ( The Book of the New Sun #3) 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Hurinfan, Kyptan, Ashman and Wombat continue on their journey of trying to understand Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun. This time its the third book in the series "Sword of the Lictor".Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelege…

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80 - Rings of Power - Tom Bombadil??? 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Send us a Text Message. It has been released via set photos that Tom Bombadil will be making his appearance in Rings of Power. Many other adaptations have decided to steer clear of this mysterious character, but not Amazon Studios! Is it a good idea to bring a character into the series that has so little background information? Do we trust the writ…

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Episode 71: Lesser-trod Histories 4 - Ælfwine 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Citations Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part I. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 1. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1983. Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part II. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 2. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1984. Takahashi, Dean. A new generation of J.…

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332 – Hello Again 1:39:50

3M ago1:39:50

1:39:50

No admittance between sundown and sunrise; except for Shawn, he can come and go as he pleases. Join The Man of the West as he welcomes back The Lord of the Mark as Frodo and friends return to a much-changed Shire in the first of five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Merry calls out a fellow Bucklander, Sam recognizes an old friend, and the ho…

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#250 Cursed (Alex Verus #2) 58:41

3M ago58:41

58:41

Jingalls90 hosts Texas Blade and little red book to discuss the second installment of Benedict Jakka's Alex Verus series Cursed. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle PunksConsidering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendariumReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuATwitter: @Gre…

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79 - Juniper Berry Mead Update! 17:23

3M ago17:23

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Send us a Text Message. Alllll the way back in episode 68, we began the process of making a mead based off a recipe from the Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook. Today, we give an update on where our mead is in the fermentation process, a sneak peak on some of its flavors and what needs to happen next! Stay tuned for our tasting episode, and a possible…

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