Rings And Things

JD and Agnes celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2026 by reading some passages relating to this year's topic: Unlikely Heroes. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Things https://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

JD and Agnes discuss Three's Company. They continue talking about Letter 131, and they talk about a truly magical melody. 0:00-44:40 Rings 44:41-54:27 Wizards Wisdom 54:28-1:04:35 Language, Lore and Letters 1:04:36-1:15:31 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social...

Episode 12 Appendix - JD and Agnes talk about the Etymology Nerd and the Algorithm in this special appendix giving some extended thoughts on episode 12. Join our Patreon to gain access to Appendices on all our episodes! Links to Videos mentioned: You Watch Everything Through an “Algorithmic Gaze”: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vQHTDwf9y4E This Video Survived. But What Didn’t?: https://www.youtube...

JD and Agnes discuss the second part of Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue letter 131 and analyze the Ring Verse. Segments: 0:00-55:14 Rings 55:15-1:04:36 Wizards Wisdom 1:04:37-1:24:01 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/ https://www.you...

JD and Agnes begin talking about Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue discussing letter 131 and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@Ri...

JD and Agnes finish discussing Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring. They begin talking about Letter 131 and analyze Bilbo's Walking Song. Segments: 0:00-44:08 Rings 44:09-47:48 Wizards Wisdom 47:49-1:05:18 Language Lore and Letters 1:05:19-1:09:31 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThin...

JD and Agnes begin discussing Chapter One of The Fellowship of the Ring. They cover an academic paper on Tolkien's "translation techniques" and answer a question in the Post. Segments: 0:00-35:54 Rings 35:55-37:14 Wizard's Wisdom 37:15-45:38 Language, Lore and Letters 45:39-51:52 Shire Post Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! p...

The VeggieTales' Lord of the Beans Special! JD and Agnes discuss Veggie Tales' Lord of the Beans. Then, they finish discussing the Prologue and enjoy a Middle-earth meal. 0:00-1:00:08 Lord of the Beans Discussion 1:00:09-1:03:04 Wizards Wisdom 1:03:05-1:27:25 Language Lore and Letters - LotR Prologue 1:27:26-1:31:37 Middle Earth Meals Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthing...

JD and Agnes finish their discussion they started in part 1 about Rings of Power Season 2 Finale. Then they sum up their thoughts on Rings of Power before continuing their reading of the Prologue of The Fellowship of the Ring and reflect on their podcast journey thus far. Segments: Wizard’s Wisdom: 0:00-57:35 LLL: 57:36-1:13:06 The End of All Things: 1:32:13-1:57:19 LotR Readers Companion: https:/...

JD and Agnes begin their discussion about Rings of Power Season 2 Finale. The analysis runs too long for one episode, so tune in for the exciting conclusion next time! Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthin...

JD and Agnes Discuss episodes 5 and 6 of from season 2 of Rings of Power. The Language, Lore, and Letters concerns Concerning Hobbits and they answer a question in the Post. Segments: Rings: 0:00 - 54:11 Wizard's Wisdom 54:12-56:49 LLL 56:50-1:14:59 Shire Post 1:15:00 Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings h...

JD and Agnes discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Rings of Power season 2. Then they finish their discussion of letter 210 and answer a question in the Post. Rings: 0:00-1:00:17 Wizard's Wisdom: 1:00:18- 1:02:26 LLL 1:02:27-1:18:29 Shire Post 1:18:30-1:23:11 Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us...

JD and Agnes discuss episodes 1 and 2 of Season 2 of Rings of Power. They begin doing a Language, Lore, and Letters segment every episode, continuing Letter 210, and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https:/...

JD and Agnes finish discussing the first season of Rings of Power. Then, they continue discussing Letter 210 and answer a question in the Post! Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/ https://www.y...

JD and Agnes discuss episodes 5 and 6 from season 1 of Rings of Power. Then, they begin a series looking at Letter 210 by Tolkien on the Zimmerman script. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man 0:00-1:05:20 Rings 1:05:21-1:06:55 Wizards wisdom 1:06:56-1:23:03 Language Lore and Letters Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patr...

JD and Agnes discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Rings of Power. Then they suggest a hobbit habit and answer a question in the Post, 0:00 Rings 1:16:25 Wizard's Wisdom 1:30:00 Hobbit Habit 1:33:58 Shire Post Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings http...

JD and Agnes begin covering Rings of Power with the first two episodes of season 1. Then they answer a question in the Post and talk about Tolkien’s poem, Mythopoeia. Mythopoeia: https://www.tolkien.ro/text/JRR%20Tolkien%20-%20Mythopoeia.pdf Wind Rose: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpkYRsmyqlzkrSYwPSSXRyg Moonsong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifQ3JRS4gqc Song of Eldamar: https://www.youtube...

JD and Agnes discuss the Disney+ special "Kiff: Lore of the Ringlight.' Then Agnes gives her hot takes on what she terms "The Unholy Trinity": The Algorithm, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence. They wrap up by discussing the two kinds of Elven hope. CGP Grey AI learning: ⁠ https://youtu.be/R9OHn5ZF4Uo?si=oX-qD8VPwL5GVrwr Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail...

JD and Agnes celebrate Tolkien Reading Day by reading some passages relating to this year's topic: Fellowship and Community. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_A...

JD and Agnes talk about the Rankin and Bass - "Hobbit" and "The Return of the King" and the Ralph Bakshi - "Lord of the Rings." Then they talk about a Hobbit Habit and answer a question in the post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https...

JD And Agnes provide the answers to last time's trivia and finish looking at The Hobbit Trilogy with The Battle of the Five Armies. Then they take a look at where the podcast will go from here, and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! htt...

JD and Agnes discuss the second movie in The Hobbit trilogy: Desolation of Smaug. Then they follow up on a Hobbit Habit and pose some trivia questions for next time. Hobbit Habit - Fireplace Video: https://youtu.be/RIop5zU0Te0?si=Coo7QextzsZc6CGH Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on...

JD and Agnes discuss the first hobbit movie: An Unexpected Journey. Then they enjoy a Middle-earth Meal and talk some truly Magical Melodies. Misty Mountains - Clamavi De Profundis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ymgFyzbDo&ab_channel=ClamaviDeProfundis Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast...

Spoilers! JD and Agnes discuss the new Middle-Earth film "The War of the Rohirrim." They analyze characters and themes, followed by a bit of poetry. The Wanderer https://faculty.arts.ubc.ca/sechard/oewand.htm Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndTh...

JD and Agnes finish talking about The Return of the King movie. Then, they discuss Tolkien's essay, Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics. Beowulf: Monsters and Critics: https://jenniferjsnow.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/11790039-jrr-tolkien-beowulf-the-monsters-and-the-critics.pdf Send questions, reviews or comments to: shirepost.ringsandthings@gmail.com Support the Podcast on Patreon...