Watch Party: Lord of the Rings

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest James Tauber (Digital Tolkien), and several other panelists for their Episode 7 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today we've got Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio and our old friend Aubreigh. *NOTE* We experienced some technical difficulties with this panel so the audio is not up to our normal standards. 

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Season Finale After Party! There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 
• Aubreigh - http://www.twopencecreative.com/ 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Chen: https://twitter.com/ChenG03721819
• Harry (Fellowship): https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans 
• James Tauber: https://digitaltolkien.com/ | https://twitter.com/DigitalTolkien | https://ringswrapup.com/   

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Chris-Rachael Oseland, author of "An Unexpected Cookbook": http://thegart.com/ 
• Artwork provided by TheNerdyAlchemist : https://twitter.com/tnerdyalchemist | Use ROPWATCHPARTY at checkout to get 20% off any item in her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNerdyAlchemist 

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen break down Episode 7 of the Rings of Power, "The Eye." This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on October 9th for our livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, two special guests, and several other panelists for their Episode 6 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Dan from Voice of Geekdom, and Kai from Kai47.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 7 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 
• Jon - https://www.youtube.com/c/WoTUp 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Dan from Voice of Geekdom: https://youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom | https://twitter.com/VoiceOfGeek 
• Kai47: ttps://youtube.com/c/Kai47 | https://twitter.com/bernardtorello 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Chris-Rachael Oseland, author of "An Unexpected Cookbook": http://thegart.com/ 
• Artwork provided by Anna Kulisz: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KuliszuArt | Use code ROPWATCHPARTY at checkout for 10% off her Etsy store 
  

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guests Dan from Voice of Geekdom, Kai from Kai47, and several other panelists for their Episode 6 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's the full panel, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, Jon from WotUp!, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 7 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 
• Jon - https://www.youtube.com/c/WoTUp 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Dan from Voice of Geekdom: https://youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom | https://twitter.com/VoiceOfGeek 
• Kai47: ttps://youtube.com/c/Kai47 | https://twitter.com/bernardtorello 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Chris-Rachael Oseland, author of "An Unexpected Cookbook": http://thegart.com/ 
• Artwork provided by Anna Kulisz: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KuliszuArt | Use code ROPWATCHPARTY at checkout for 10% off her Etsy store 

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen break down Episode 6 of the Rings of Power, "Udun." This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on October 2nd for our livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest Alan Sisto, and several other panelists for their Episode 5 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Lakhitia, and Chen from Fellowship of Fans, and special guest  Alan Sisto from the Prancing Pony Podcast and Rings of Power Wrap-up podcast.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 6 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 
• Jon - https://www.youtube.com/c/WoTUp 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Chen : https://twitter.com/ChenG03721819
• Alan Sisto: https://ringswrapup.com/ | https://theprancingponypodcast.com/ 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Chris-Rachael Oseland, author of "An Unexpected Cookbook": http://thegart.com/ 
• Artwork provided by Kip Rasmussen: https://www.kiprasmussen.com/ | Use code FELLOWSHIP30 at checkout for 30% off his Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/KipRasmussenArt?coupon=FELLOWSHIP30

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest Alan Sisto, and several other panelists for their Episode 5 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's the full panel, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, Jon from WotUp!, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 6 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 
• Jon - https://www.youtube.com/c/WoTUp 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Chen : https://twitter.com/ChenG03721819
• Alan Sisto: https://ringswrapup.com/ | https://theprancingponypodcast.com/ 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Chris-Rachael Oseland, author of "An Unexpected Cookbook": http://thegart.com/ 
• Artwork provided by Kip Rasmussen: https://www.kiprasmussen.com/ | Use code FELLOWSHIP30 at checkout for 30% off his Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/KipRasmussenArt?coupon=FELLOWSHIP30

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen break down Episode 5 of the Rings of Power, "Partings." This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on September 25th for our livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! As usual, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, moderated by Michael with panelists Strajder, Lakhitia, and Varking from Fellowship of Fans, and special guest KnewBettaDoBetta. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episode.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 5 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA 
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Varking: https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong | https://www.reddit.com/r/LOTR_on_Prime/ 
• KnewBettaDoBetta: https://twitter.com/Knewbettadobet1 | https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta?lang=en 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by https://www.innatthecrossroads.com/home/recipes/fictional-foods/ 
• Artwork provided by Matěj Čadil: https://twitter.com/MatejCadil | Use code FELLOWSHIP at checkout for 10% off his Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatejCadil

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans, special guest KnewBettaDoBetta, and several other panelists for their Episode 4 After Party! As always, we broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Today it's just the ladies, with Jen, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 5 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Lakhitia: https://twitter.com/Lakhitia 
• Varking: https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong | https://www.reddit.com/r/LOTR_on_Prime/ 
• KnewBettaDoBetta: https://twitter.com/Knewbettadobet1 | https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta?lang=en 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by https://www.innatthecrossroads.com/home/recipes/fictional-foods/ 
• Artwork provided by Matěj Čadil: https://twitter.com/MatejCadil | Use code FELLOWSHIP at checkout for 10% off his Etsy store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatejCadil

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen break down Episode 4 of the Rings of Power, "The Great Wave." This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on September 18th for our third livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our lore panel, composed of Strajder from Fellowship of Fans, Harry from Daily Rings of Power, Chris from The Philosopher's Games, and moderated by Michael. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episode.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 4 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Jon - @WoT Up! | https://twitter.com/WoTUp5
• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA 
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Harry: https://twitter.com/DailyRoP | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-rings-of-power/id1636891358 
• Chris, The Philosopher's Games: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePhilosophersGames | https://twitter.com/PhilosophGames 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Astrid Winegar : https://twitter.com/AstridWinegar
• Artwork provided by Emily Austin: https://twitter.com/emmekamalei | https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmilyAustinDesign  | Use code FOFWATCHPARTY to get 20% off.

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen are joined by Fellowship of Fans and several guests for their Episode 3 After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed entirely of newbies not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Listen in as Jon from Wot Up!, Tricia from Beyond the Screenplay, and Lottie from Shell Cottage Radio, analyze the episode on its own merits from a purely cinematic perspective.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:45 pm EST for our Episode 4 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• Jon - @WoT Up! | https://twitter.com/WoTUp5
• Tricia - https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay |https://twitter.com/TriciaJeanA 
• Lottie - https://shellcottageradio.podbean.com/ 

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Harry: https://twitter.com/DailyRoP | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-rings-of-power/id1636891358 
• Chris, The Philosopher's Games: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePhilosophersGames | https://twitter.com/PhilosophGames 

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

Producer: Kyle - https://twitter.com/Kromesthete

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by Astrid Winegar : https://twitter.com/AstridWinegar
• Artwork provided by Emily Austin: https://twitter.com/emmekamalei | https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmilyAustinDesign  | Use code FOFWATCHPARTY to get 20% off.

Special thanks to our mods:

• @Roäc (Katie)
• @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

CREDITS

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

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Time for Michael and Jen's higgity-hot takes about Episode 3 of the Rings of Power, "Adar." This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on September 11th for our second livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in-depth analysis, art raffle, featured cosplay, and more! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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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Michael and Jen join Fellowship of Fans and Matt from Nerd of the Rings for their first Rings of Power After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our book lore panel, composed of Matt from Nerd of the Rings, Lakhitia, Strajder, and Chen from Fellowship of Fans, and moderated by Michael. This panel will bring in the books and other writings by and about Tolkien to analyze the Rings of Power episodes.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:30 pm EST for our Episode 3 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• @WoT Up! : https://twitter.com/WoTUp5
• Matt Rolland (of @RISO Band) : https://www.risoband.com

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• @Nerd of the Rings : https://www.youtube.com/NerdoftheRings
• @Lakhitia : https://twitter.com/Lakhitia
• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Chen : https://twitter.com/ChenG03721819

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by @Spend With Pennies
• Artwork provided by Justin Gerard : http://gallerygerard.com/store | Use RING at checkout for $10 off orders of $40 or more.

Special thanks to our mods: @Roäc (Katie) @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen join Fellowship of Fans and Matt from Nerd of the Rings for their first Rings of Power After Party! We broke the stream into two podcast episodes. This episode contains the discussion by our newbie panel, composed of all newbies who are not familiar with the books or Second Age lore. Listen in as Jon from Wot Up!, Choble from Fellowship of Fans, and Matt Rolland from RISO, analyze the episode on its own merits from a purely cinematic perspective.

Join us LIVE next Sunday at 2:30 pm EST for our Episode 3 After Party. There are so many ways to engage with our Watch Party, so watch our Twitter for announcements regarding food recipes, custom cocktails, featured artists and raffles, trivia, and more. Send us pics of your home watch parties, and use #FoFWatchParty to engage with our community! 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES

Panel 1 (Hosted by Jen):

• @WoT Up! : https://twitter.com/WoTUp5
• Matt Rolland (of @RISO Band) : https://www.risoband.com

Panel 2 (Hosted by Mike):

• @Nerd of the Rings : https://www.youtube.com/NerdoftheRings
• @Lakhitia : https://twitter.com/Lakhitia
• Strajder : https://twitter.com/Strajder10
• Chen : https://twitter.com/ChenG03721819

FELLOWSHIP OF FANS:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipo...
• Website - https://fellowshipoffans.com
• Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fof_ringsofpower
• Discord - https://discord.gg/vF3tdTZHas
• Subreddit - https://reddit.com/r/FellowshipofFans

This week's community contributors:

• Custom cocktail provided by : https://twitter.com/LiquorLore
• Food recipe provided by @Spend With Pennies
• Artwork provided by Justin Gerard : http://gallerygerard.com/store | Use RING at checkout for $10 off orders of $40 or more.

Special thanks to our mods: @Roäc (Katie) @Varking Runesong : https://twitter.com/VarkingRunesong

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.

Michael and Jen sit down immediately after the premier of Episodes 1 & 2 of The Rings of Power to discuss their gut reactions. As always, have a glass of milk ready because these takes are hot. This episode includes spoilers.

See you all on September 4th for our first livestream with Fellowship of Fans for a more in depth analysis of episodes 1 & 2! https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

CREDITS

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

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Michael went to New York City for a special advance screening of the first two episodes of The Rings of Power, and in this episode gives his full report. Don't worry there are no spoilers here -- Michael describes the event, gives his high level thoughts of the episodes, and struggles to answer Jen's questions without divulging any details.

See you all on September 4th for our first livestream with Fellowship of Fans to discuss episodes 1 & 2!

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
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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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We have teamed up with Fellowship of Fans to bring you the best Rings of Power experience this side of Bree! We've got food, drinks, art, trivia, a Watch Party livestream on Friday night, and an After Party livestream on Sunday featuring a spoiler free panel, a spoil-lore panel, art raffle, and much more. 

Full details: https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans/status/1561005225116418048 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

Fellowship of Fans

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FellowshipofFans/featured 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipoffans/?hl=en 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FellowshipOfFans/ 

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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"He had fared often abroad, as a leader in the wars that the Númenóreans made then in the coastlands of Middle-earth, seeking to extend their dominion over Men; and thus he had won great renown as a captain both by land and by sea."

We do a deep dive into Pharazon's backstory in the books, and compare it to the recent interview with actor Trystan Gravelle published in comicbook.com. Then, we answer the age old question: Do Númenórean kings have beards? And if not, why were they portrayed with facial hair in Jackson's trilogy and now again in the Rings of Power?

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REFERENCES:

• ComicBook.com article : https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-introduces-pharazon-of-numenor-exclusive/

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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"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.

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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REFERENCES:

• August 8 Poster: https://twitter.com/PrimeVideo/status/1556675527825510400
• August 9 Poster: https://twitter.com/PrimeVideo/status/1557034614203432960 
• August 10 Poster: https://twitter.com/LOTRonPrime/status/1557397457683640320 
• Teaser 1 : https://twitter.com/PrimeVideo/status/1557020409446273030
• Teaser 2: https://twitter.com/FellowshipFans/status/1556840577165058053
• Teaser 3: https://twitter.com/LOTRonPrime/status/1554845246936059904
• Behind the Scenes Promo: https://twitter.com/LOTRonPrime/status/1554638486073970688
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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.

"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.

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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REFERENCES:

Find Dan aka Voice of Geekdom online at:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceofgeekdom/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiceOfGeek 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/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 

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"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
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/reading-tolkien/id1538885476 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

REFERENCES:

• Fellowship of Fans' March 6, 2022 Orc Leaks
• Fellowship of Fans' March 6, 2022 Orc Stream With Michael
• IGN 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 

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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/ 
• Watch Party: Wheel of Time - https://watchpartywot.podbean.com/ 
• A Watch Party of Ice and Fire - https://watchpartyiaf.podbean.com/ 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

• Link Tree: https://watchpartywot.podbean.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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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"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 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/?hl=en 
• In the Reads: https://inthereads.com/
• Linktr.ee to all of Lauren's stuff: https://linktr.ee/Laurendoescosplay2

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

CREDITS

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

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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.!

Join the watch party and send your trivia answers to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AWPOIAF
• Twitter: @IceandFireParty

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 
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-rings-of-power/id1636891358 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotronprime/ 

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 

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"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. 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 

REFERENCES:

• 9 New Posters
• Entertainment's Númenor First Look Article
• Entertainment's Exclusive Númenor Photos

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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"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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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
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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/

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"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.

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Twitter: @LOTRParty ; https://twitter.com/LotrParty 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
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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 

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"Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."

We are joined by Will Smith, aka Varking Runesong, moderator of the Rings of Power subreddit and host That Varking Podcast. Varking is a lover of all things Dwarven, so he is the perfect person to guide us through the Mines of Moria. We'l be discussing the first half of the Mines of Moria scenes (1:57:43-2:13:24) in Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition).

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REFERENCES:

• That Varking Podcast
• Rings of Power Subreddit
• Varking's 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 

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We are joined by Johnny and Dave, aka the Mellon Heads from the Council of Elrond podcast, to break down Empire Magazine's recent Rings of Power issue. We dissect the article and the new pictures, and we finally determine who is the superior Mellon Head. 

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REFERENCES:

• The Council of Elrond Podcast
• The Empire Article

CREDITS

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

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In another spoiler edition, Watch Party is joined by Joel Mueller to discuss all the leaks so far about Celebrimbor, the elven smith who forged the Rings of Power. 

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR 
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REFERENCES:

• The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
• WETA Workshop working on The Rings of Power
• Fellowship of Fans' Tweets about Celebrimbor
  • Tweet 1
  • Tweet 2

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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"It is not despair, for despair is only for those who see the end beyond all doubt. We do not."

In this Rings of Power spoil-lore episode we're talking about Isildur's...sister? And Ar-Pharazon's...son? And their...relationship? These characters are likely to be central figures in the show, but they are all new creations by Amazon not found anywhere in the text. Whether you love or hate it, it certainly makes for an interesting discussion.

Want to join the watch party? Contact us:

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REFERENCES:

• Fellowship of Fans' Tweets
  • Tweet 1
  • Tweet 2
  • Tweet 3
  • Tweet 4
• NASA names the most distant star Earendel

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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"So it was that Frodo saw her whom few mortals had yet seen; Arwen, daughter of Elrond, in whom it was said that the likeness of Lúthien had come on earth again; and she was called Undómiel, for she was the Evenstar of her people.."

We are joined by Tolkien expert extraordinaire Marilyn Pukkila to explore the way that Peter Jackson transformed the role of Arwen in his adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. This discussion spans the entire film trilogy, as well as historical fairy tale sources, as we unpack female characters and the concept of femininity in Tolkien's legendarium.

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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/

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"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens."

Today we go mountain climbing with Luke Shelton from the Tolkien Experience Podcast as we discuss 1:45:38 - 1:57:00 of the Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). The Fellowship sets out from Rivendell, tries to escape Crebain from Dunland by climbing the world's angriest mountain, and Gandalf has a shouting match with Saruman. We are also joined by resident musical expert Jordan Rannells to talk about the Fellowship Theme.  

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REFERENCES:

Find Luke and the Tolkien Experience Podcast on his website HERE.

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Today we have another spoil-lore episode, all about the ladies.

Warrior-queen Galadriel? Spit-fire Galadriel? Tar-Miriel's got visions? Some fun leaks to discuss this week. 

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REFERENCES:

• Fellowship of Fans' Tweets
  • Tweet 1
  • Tweet 2
  • Tweet 3
• BBC Discovers Scripts From Old LOTR Audiodrama

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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Today is the greatest holiday of the year - Tolkien Reading Day! We hope you are spending this day reading your favorite Tolkien passages, but if you want to take a break, let us read to you. We selected passages about Frodo and Sam, and Cirion and Eorl.

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REFERENCES:

• Official Tolkien Reading Day website

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

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More news from Amazon's vault, as Vanity Fair continues the trickle of salacious secrets from their time with the showrunners of The Rings of Power.  We dig into the recent article, "10 Burning Questions," before turning to news about Warner Bros' movie, the War of the Rohirrim. Then a little mailbag, and real life wizards.

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REFERENCES:

• Vanity Fair Article: 10 Burning Questions About Amazon's The Rings of Power
• Variety Article

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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 

Super Bowl LVI came on Sunday, and millions of people gritted their teeth through two quarters of football as they waited to see a one minute teaser of The Rings of Power. And it was worth it. Fans of Dwarves, Elves, and Hobbits, even ice trolls, were not disappointed. There was something for everyone, and we talk about it all. And we answer the most critical questions, like whose outfit in the teaser would we steal!

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REFERENCES:

• The Teaser

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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

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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
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetexastolkientalkpodcast/  
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-texas-tolkien-talk-podcast/id1571603479 

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
• The Dwarrow Scholar Twitter
• Nerd of the Rings' Poster breakdown

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
• Behind the scenes of the 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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Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online at:

• Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5rytRkvr45zDaFtODzfTUn24Te7Wsd-SoHKJr5rpSoFiH8l6dATbM
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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-texas-tolkien-talk-podcast/id1571603479 

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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Find the Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast online at:

• Website: https://www.texastolkien.com/?fbclid=IwAR1qdt5rytRkvr45zDaFtODzfTUn24Te7Wsd-SoHKJr5rpSoFiH8l6dATbM
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetexastolkientalkpodcast/  
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-texas-tolkien-talk-podcast/id1571603479 

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
• Wheel of Time TV Series
• Wheel of Time TV Series - No Spoilers Page

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
• Wheel of Time TV Series
• Wheel of Time TV Series - No Spoilers Page 

CREDITS

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

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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! 

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"What News From The North, Riders of Rohan?"

Today is a big news day! So many leaks and rumors that we needed a whole episode to discuss them. First, Howard Shore and Bear McCrearyhave are rumored to be the composers for LOTR on Prime. Then, the figure in the official series image in Valinor is Finrod. Lots of Galadriel rumors. ISILDUR WILL BE IN SEASON 1! Sir Lenny Henry tells us that the Hobbits are multi-racial Harfoots, and more! Most of our news today comes from Fellowship Of Fans.

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REFERENCES:

Howard Shore and Bear McCreary: https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2021/09/19/111495-howard-shore-and-bear-mccreary-to-soundtrack-lotr-on-prime-series/ 

Finrod: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1444718330951217152

Galadriel as a child: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1449802755263143946

Galadriel traveling across vast plains and climbing mountains: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1444718335132934145

Isildur in Season 1: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1451965794016010242

Sir Lenny Henry breaks news in BBC interview: https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2021/10/12/111617-sir-lenny-henry-confirms-role-as-an-early-hobbit-in-amazons-lotr-show/

The Hobbits are the "Pioneers": https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1449802747860209665

Big battle between Orc and Numenorean Armies in Season 1: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1447263144041226254

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 

"We've had one, yes. But what about Second Breakfast?"

Today we had a great time with our new friend Dan, aka the Voice of Geekdom, discussing 1:02:39-1:14:44 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). The Black Riders ruin the Hobbits' slumber party with Strider at the Prancing Pony. Strider takes the party into the wild, where Pippin tries to teach him about Second Breakfast. The Hobbits finally learn why midnight meals are so hazardous to your health, the Black Riders attack Weathertop, and Strider saves the day. 

Go check out Dan's YouTube channel, where he posts tons of Tolkien content, including a series of Silmarillion explainer videos.

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REFERENCES:

Find Dan aka Voice of Geekdom online at:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceofgeekdom/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoiceOfGeek 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceofgeekdom/ 

Fellowship of Fans: Robert Aramayo on the Dwarven Set. 

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 

"Smoke rises from the Mountain of Doom. The hour grows late, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard, seeking my counsel."

Today we are joined by Jen's childhood Hobbit homies Aubreigh Brunschwig and Jessalyn Carpino! Together we are discussing 46:44-1:02:38 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Gandalf goes to Saruman and gets some advice he didn't expect, while Frodo and Sam bump into Merry and Pippin, meet some very rude Black Riders, narrowly escape by leaping onto Buckleberry Ferry, and get a drink at the Prancing Pony.

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REFERENCES:

Check out Aubreigh's  photography and graphic design - http://www.twopencecreative.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 

"And now the Ring had drawn him here. He will never be rid of his need for it. He hates and loves the Ring, as he hates and loves himself. And feel free to give him a nice open palm smack on the behind as you would for a saucy female who steps out of line."

Happy Hobbit Day! Today we are joined by Dennis Wilson Wise, PhD, who shows us that teachers can be both Wise and funny! A Lecturer in the University of Arizona’s Writing Program, Dr. Wise studies the intersections between political theory and modern fantasy literature, science fiction, and horror, and recently authored an article discussing Peter Jackson’s postmodern transformation of the character of Bard in his adaptations of the Hobbit, which will be published in the upcoming edition of the Tolkien Studies Journal.

Together we are discussing 25:30 - 46:42 of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). We pick up after Bilbo's disappearing act at his birthday party. Bilbo gives up the Ring, Gandalf has questions that need answering, we meet the Nazgul, and Frodo sets out on his journey. 

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REFERENCES:

Check out Dr. Wise's University of Arizona profile: https://english.arizona.edu/people/dennis-wise  

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 world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost, for none now live who remember it."

The day has finally arrived! Today we begin our watch party of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, starting with the first 25 minutes and 30 seconds of The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition). Joining us is the wonderful Jordan Rannells from the Music of Middle Earth Podcast.

Exactly how good was the prologue? Did Isildur really kill Sauron? Do Hobbit doors make sense? We discuss it all on today's episode. And Happy Labor Day to all of our US and Canadian listeners! We hope this episode brings you joy over the long holiday weekend.

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REFERENCES:

Check out Jordan's Music of Middle Earth Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/musicofmiddleearthpodcast 

Check out Jordan's Star Wars: Sound Design Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsSoundPod 

Fellowship of Fans: Exclusive Unconfirmed Rumors - https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1409205912896684034 

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 

"I know we are going to take a very long road, into darkness; but I know I can’t turn back. It isn’t to see Elves now, nor dragons, nor mountains, that I want - I don’t rightly know what I want: but I have something to do before the end, and it lies ahead, not in the Shire. I must see it through, sir, if you understand me."

What does Amazon's move from New Zealand to UK mean for the show, and for all of our little hearts quietly breaking that we won't see New Zealand's beautiful scenery in future seasons? And the main event: we discuss our approach to analyzing cinematic adaptations of literary works. 

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REFERENCES:

Professor Linda Costanzo Cahir, Literature into Film: Theory And Practical Approaches, McFarland 2006.

Professor Tom Shippey, Tolkien Book to Jackson Script: The Medium and the Message, https://www.swarthmore.edu/news-events/tolkien-book-to-jackson-script-medium-and-message

Eric Reinders, Questions of Caste in The Lord of the Rings and its Multiple Chinese Translations, https://youtu.be/pVpSWxa8Htw 

Fellowship of Fans, EXCLUSIVE: REAL Reason Amazon Moved Production To U.K For LOTRonPrime [EXPLAINED] TSAS #7, Second Age Show, August 15, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgTPbLQv7E 

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 

"In seven hours the glory of each tree waxed to full and waned again to naught; and each awoke once more to life an hour before the other ceased to shine. Thus in Valinor twice every day there came a gentle hour of softer light when both trees were faint and their gold and silver beams were mingled."

Amazon finally gives us an official release date, along with their first official teaser image featuring...GASP...the two trees of Valinor! We also talk about the big spy report recently released by TheOneRing.net, and Fellowship of Fans' report that Amazon's Numenor will feature different guilds. So much news we devoted the entire episode to it. 

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REFERENCES:

TORN Spy Report: https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2021/07/20/110907-spy-report-incredible-details-from-amazons-lord-of-the-rings-characters-sexless-nudity-halflings/ 

Fellowship of Fans: https://twitter.com/FansFellowship/status/1416832237497167872 

Amazon's Teaser Image: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSFM2T4JzE0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

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 

"But we need not assent. If we love Numenor also, let us enjoy it before they ruin it. We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own"

Having wrapped up the finished portion of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife, we now look back at the story and consider what it has to say about feminism, gender roles, and marriage, and discuss how Amazon might approach these concepts in their upcoming series. Helping us navigate these important issues is our first ever guest, brilliant author, and Michael's older sister, Heidi Rolland-Unruh.

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REFERENCES:

The Broken Sword (New History of the Ages YouTube channel)

Fellowship of the Fans Tweet

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 

"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all of the ages of this world alone." 

This week, Michael and Jen spill some hot copyright tea, and then wrap up the finished portion of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife. Our tale finally reaches a crescendo, as the lovers are permanently torn asunder. Join us as we peel back the layers of this story, and explore how it ties into Tolkien's larger narrative. Stay tuned after the show for another delightful installment of our brand new segment: "What are kids Tolkien about?" 

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REFERENCES:

History of The Ages Youtube channel 

CREDITS

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

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Skitch Scharff

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Theo Teravainen

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Justin Williams

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“ 'If Helm dislikes a crooked staff that is thrust on him, he breaks it. So!' With that, he smote Freca with such a blow with his first that he fell back stunned, and died soon after."

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you this special announcement: a new feature film set in Middle-Earth is in the works! New Line and Warner Bros. surprised everyone yesterday with an announcement that they are planning a full length anime adaptation of Rohan's war with the Dunlendings, set around 250 years before the events of Lord of the Rings. This story is found in the appendices to the Return of the King, and features the legendary Helm Hammerhand. Join us as we talk about this exciting news. 

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REFERENCES:

Deadline article about War of the Rohirrim

CREDITS

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

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Special Thanks to Anuj Agarwal and Feedspot for the shoutout! We are one of the top 15 #LOTR podcasts to listen to in 2021. 

“Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men, doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.”

We asked, and the people have spoken. Today on Watch Party, we’re taking a break from The Mariner’s Wife to do a deep dive into one of the main characters we will undoubtedly see in #LOTRonPrime - Celebrimbor! Often given a bad rap due to his role making the Rings of Power, we explain that he was just trying to preserve the good old days and Make Middle-Earth Great Again! We are also excited to introduce a couple of new segments: the "One Breath Summary," where we risk our lives trying to summarize Tolkien in one breath, and "What Kids Are Tolkien About," where we feature the always adorable and sometimes surprisingly wise musings small children have about Tolkien. As you can tell, we're having fun with this one.

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REFERENCES:

The Friendship Onion

Fellowship of Fans YouTube Page

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

Special Thanks to Anuj Agarwal and Feedspot for the shoutout! We are one of the top 15 #LOTR podcasts to listen to in 2021. 

“'Then let Spring and summer now begin!’ He said. 'And let not winter  return,' said Erendis.”

Today on Watch Party we talk about the show's newest director, and the fattest budget in the history of television. Then, back to Aldarian and Erendis, where our star crossed lovers finally tie the knot. But, it may not be the happily ever after we were hoping for.   

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REFERENCES:

Fellowship of Fans YouTube Page

CREDITS

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

"Temptations" by Blear Moon

Immersed by Kevin MacLeod
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Moorland by Kevin MacLeod
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“Such gifts as come from the Valar, and through them from The One, are to be loved for themselves now, and in all nows. They are not given for barter, for more or for better. The Edain remain mortal men, Aldarion, great though they may be. We cannot dwell in the time that is to come, lest we lose our now for a phantom of our own design.”

On today’s pod, we discuss a possible timeline for the Amazon show premier thanks to reporting from Fellowship of Fans, and exciting news about one of our leading ladies.  We even weigh in on some modern day Royal drama! Then it's all aboard the Palarran as we navigate the rough waters of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife, from the Unfinished Tales. Will our lovers sink or swim? Find out now on Watch Party: LoTR on Prime. 

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REFERENCES:

Fellowship of Fans YouTube Page

Morfydd Clarke BAFTA nomination

Soviet Era LoTR

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

"Far above the Ephel Dúath in the West the night-sky was still dim and pale. There, peeping among the cloud-wrack above a dark tor high up in the mountains, Sam saw a white star twinkle for a while. The beauty of it smote his heart, as he looked up out of the forsaken land, and hope returned to him. For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach."

 Today on Watch Party, we talk about whether Orlando Bloom is actually Legolas in real life, a new director, new casting news that suggests we may get wizards after all, and bad news for Crowe fans.  Then, we continue our discussion of Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife, from the Unfinished Tales. This love story is just heating up, so grab your copy of the book and get ready for stormy skies and rough winds on the high sea!

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REFERENCES:

Orlando Bloom interview

New Director Che Yip confirmed by Lord of the Rings on Prime Twitter

Chance Ruby Casting - Fellowship of The Fans YouTube

Russel Crowe cast in Thor: Love and Thunder

CREDITS

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

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Happy Tolkien Reading Day! Today is March 25th, the day that the one ring was destroyed, Barad-dur fell, and Sauron was defeated. We want to commemorate this wonderful holiday by reading a couple of our favorite passages of hope and courage.  Whatever is happening in your life during these difficult times, try to take a moment to read a few lines from your favorite Tolkien text and find solace in the hope and courage you find there. Remember, "Aure entuluva! Day shall come again!"

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REFERENCES:

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Book IV, Chapter 8

The Children of Hurin, Chapter 2

CREDITS

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

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“We also are daughters of the great, and we have wills and courage of our own. Therefore do not bend, Ancalime. Once bend a little , and they will bend you further until you are bowed down. Sink your roots into the rock, and face the wind, though it blow away all your leaves.”

On today’s pod, we've got warlords, a new director, rumblings about production problems, and some tasty tasty Crowe.  And then we start our long journey into the only detailed narrative Tolkien ever wrote (though never finished) about the Second Age: Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife. We will be taking our time with this beautiful and complex narrative, where Tolkien explores themes of passion, obsession, pride, and the complexity of marital relations. Will this story be featured in an early season of the Amazon Prime series?

Want to join the watch party with a question, comment, theory, Tolkien pun, or anything under the sun? Contact us:

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REFERENCES:

Fellowship of the Fans YouTube Page

New Warlords

Russell Crowe's ringlets

New Director Che Yip

Tom Budge's departure

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

“It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule.”

On today’s pod we’re going to bring you up to speed on the latest rumors about the show and Amazon’s marketing efforts, some drama in the Tolkien fandom, and some rampant speculation about which female directors we think might come on board for LOTRonPrime. And then our main topic: will Amazon introduce the enigmatic and mysterious Blue Wizards in the show?! It's a juicy one, so grab some popcorn and a flagon of Beorn's honey mead! 

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REFERENCES:

Fellowship of the Fans YouTube Page

Tolkien Society seminar on 3-4 July 2021, on the theme of "#Tolkien and Diversity"

Greg Coleman's hiring

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

"You don't really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!”

This week on Watch Party, we wrap up our scene by scene review of the 1977 Rankin/Bass animated adaptation of The Hobbit. We pick things back up when Bilbo and the Dwarves reunite after escaping the Goblin tunnels (with Bilbo finding a certain golden ring along the way). From the depths of Mirkwood to Smaug's golden litter box (meeow) in the Lonely Mountain, we unpack and dissect every aspect of the film, and give you our hottest takes along the way!

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

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"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

Today is our first true watch party! We start with the Rankin/Bass 1977 animated adaption of The Hobbit, a real gem featuring Tolkien's original songs set to a folksy soundtrack, psychedelic effects, and unusual animation and design choices. In this episode, we talk through the the first half of the film, scene by scene, ending with Riddles in the Dark. The Rankin/Bass adaptation is sometimes funny, sometimes silly, and sometimes just right, but no matter your take it makes one thing clear: The Hobbit is The Greatest Adventure!

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"Let the Lord of the Black Land come forth! Justice shall be done upon him. For wrongfully he has made war upon Gondor and wrested its lands. Therefore the King of Gondor demands that he should atone for his evils, and depart then for ever.”

Today we continue our conversation about our hopes and dreams for Amazon's new Lord of the Rings series, and the characters we most hope to see. We already know about a certain golden-haired elf Queen - will we also get to see our favorite elf-lord twinning with the King of Numenor? Maybe some angry trees throwin' bows with Sauron? Will Amazon respect Tolkien's love of language? We wants it, we needs it, my precious! All this, and more on episode 2 of Watch Party: Lord of the Rings on Prime!

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

"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to."

In this inaugural episode of Watch Party: LOTR On Prime, we are stepping onto the road and getting swept off to Middle Earth. Join our fellowship as we start our adventure, and rediscover Tolkien's magical world in anticipation of Amazon's big budget adaptation of the Second Age! Jen talks about the production details confirmed to date, Michael summarizes the events of the Second Age, and then we break down the official show synopsis recently dropped by Amazon point by point. 

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