Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things

Send a text We wrap up season two in this episode as we prepare for the release of Henry Cavill's swan song! It's safe to say we didn't enjoy this season as much as the first, but we'd love to know what you thought! Catch up with us and get ready for season three when it drops on 6/29! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text Sean got to go to the Oregon Renaissance Faire this past weekend! Sam is currently nesting and trying to get his new house ready to move in. Then, we move on to the second season of the Witcher! Was season two as well received as season one? Do the plot changes from the books work? How did you come away from the first four episodes of season two? Follow along with us as we prepare for...

Send a text We're onto the second half of The Witcher - Season 1! All of our plot lines and timelines are beginning to coincide! Is season 1 able to stick the landing? Are there any other interesting names besides Mousesack? Were you able to beat the original Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring video game? All of this and much more in this one! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/...

Send a text We start this one off with a brief overview of the new Lord of the Rings: Gollum video game. The main question, "Is it playable?" Then, we start to get ready for the third season of The Witcher by recapping the first half of season 1! We speed through the main plot points of the first four episodes of season 1. Recap with us as we prep for new episodes this summer! Support th...

Send a text We wrap up season 1 of the Disney+ series, Andor! Man do things get tense in the final two episodes! Join us as we uncover Cassian's motivations for joining the rebellion. Did the series keep you engaged throughout our first season? Can you wait until 2024 to start the next season? What is the most sensual dessert? We answer those questions and more! Support the show https://www.f...

Send a text The Prison Break Arc! As the show progresses, we follow the birth of the rebellion and Cassian's path to joining. We learn more about the Luthen and the lengths he'll go to ensure the success of the rebellion. Mon Mothma finds herself in a precarious situation, and trouble brews on Ferrix! The season finale is almost upon us! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Ri...

Send a text The heist gets planned and then it goes down! Andor finds himself in another precarious situation. Sam gets to vent about some old man things, and we touch on some Rings of Power breaking news! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text Sam gives the next batch of episodes a go after hating episode 1. Cassian continues his journey while experiencing the fallout of his time looking for his sister. The Empire is taking interest in smaller worlds. And Stellan Skarsgård knocks it out of the park. Will the storyline reengage Sam?  Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text We begin our first Star Wars content! Completing episode one made us realize we need to group them into threes. Sean believes this is the best Disney Star Wars content so far. After episode one... Sam doesn't quite think so. Find out where Sam stands before we cover episodes 2, 3 and 4 next week! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text Our Dirty Thirty episode! We discuss two articles concerning Rings of Power! The first reveals only 37% of initial viewers finished season 1, and the second mentions fan criticisms. Are you surprised HBO is rebooting Harry Potter already? How many Game of Thrones prequels will satisfy consumers? You be the judge. Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798...

Send a text Sam was able to steal away and get to the theater! We get to cover the movie and share our initial views. Is the movie a success? Does it make up for the mistakes made in the 2000 film? Are we feeling positive in the prospect of future D&D content? What are the good and bad aspects of the movie? We talk about all that and more! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-...

Send a text Sean has a problem with society! Sam plays the role of therapist while Sean complains about other movie theater goers. Then, we get into the main topic! An article exists called "10 Harsh Realities of Rewatching Lord of the Rings". Are these realities harsh? Is this clickbait article truly clickbait? We discuss. Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Thin...

Send a text This is our Ralph Bakshi redemption episode! Were we too critical of his work in our animated Lord of the Rings episode because we love Tolkien's work too much? Will we enjoy some of his other work that isn't a Tolkien adaptation? How many cast members from the movie Troy can we name off the top of our heads? Find out in this episode! Support the show https://www.facebook.com...

Send a text Sam's baby was born, and he's incredibly tired being a new dad! In an effort to give him time to rest and recuperate before I force him to watch more fantasy/sci-fi content, we decided to record a little miniature episode. Sean interviews his lovely spouse, Carly, in this one, and we uncover if he had an impact on how much fantasy she takes in! Support the show https://www.fa...

Send a text In this brief episode, Sean and Sam talk about why fantasy/sci-fi has gripped them both. We go back to our initial forays into the genres as kids. We also talk about just how influential all of this material was on our developing brains. Follow along to see if your favorite childhood fantasy content made the grade! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-1027...

Send a text We're back with this film from all the way back in 2000! Largely thought to be why production companies refused to put money into D&D content, the Dungeons and Dragons movie is in our sights! Is it so bad it's good, or is it so bad it's bad? We'll be the judge.  Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text We wrap up the animated films from your childhood! Rankin & Bass didn't give us an animated Fellowship of the Ring or Two Towers, but they did give us Return of the King! Follow along as we discover if they were able to capture the magic of the animated Hobbit film.  Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text The season finale is upon us! Releasing three episodes at a time makes it go too fast! Things come to a climax with one of our Chroma Conclave! Can our band of heroes succeed? How many penis jokes will there be? Is Vox Machina a match for an ancient dragon? Find out in this episode! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text The next bundle of episodes has been released! We follow the adventuring party into the Fey Realm where we discover fantastical vegetation and creatures. Is the party successful in finding the Vestiges of Divergence that are necessary for the battle with the Chroma Conclave? Is there hope of defeating these ancient dragons? Find out where this batch of episodes leaves us! Support the s...

Send a text The second season of the Legend of Vox Machina continues with the next three episodes in the series. In the face of the newest threat, our group of companions tries to gather strength! Can our adventures gather enough friends to combat the growing threats? Find out how the quest fares after this set of episodes! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-1027986...

Send a text A new season of the Legend of Vox Machina is upon us! Gather your D20's and your most trusted companions as we discuss the newest adventures of our faithful adventuring group!  Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text The 1978 animated Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi is under the microscope this week. Did we watch it, so you wouldn't have to? Is rotoscoping a quality form of animation? Who did it better, Rankin and Bass or Bakshi? We cover all of the nitty gritty and want to hear your thoughts on it too! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send a text We're back from our holiday break! In this episode we cover the classic 1977 animated Hobbit by Rankin and Bass. Join us to find out if it holds up! Can The Hobbit be adapted into one film? How great of a voice cast was used in this film? Is a talking eagle funny? Could you pick out Excalibur from a lineup of five swords? Find out in the epsiode! Support the show https://www.faceb...

Send a text Sam and Sean take on the latest news coming out about our favorite fantasy shows! Rings of Power has some casting changes, Legends of Vox Machina gets closer to releasing season two, and Henry Cavill has so much news, he gets his own segment. Join us as we catch up on the latest news and talk about which articles are worrisome and which bring us hope! Support the show https://www.faceb...

Send a text This week we continue our venture into the world of renaissance faires with a band from the Eastern Time Zone. Wakefire has graciously agreed to come on and talk to us about their experiences with Irish/Celtic music, playing at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, and some more philosophical topics! We hope you enjoy the interview, give Wakefire a listen, and go see them perform live at...