The Lord of the Rings: Extended - A Middle Earth Podcast

We discuss the season finale of The Rings of Power: Season 2 and look back on the season as a whole. Episode Takeaways: The season finale wraps up several character arcs. Sauron's torture of Kullagrimbor is a standout scene. Galadriel's fight with Sauron showcases her strength. The elves' journey to Rivendell is significant for future lore. Dwarven struggles foreshadow future conflicts with the Ba...

A massive battle for the fate of Eregion is at the heart of this episode, as is the relationship between Sauron and Celebrimbor. Episode Takeaways: Doom and mortality are central themes in the episode. Character arcs are crucial for emotional engagement. The battle scenes, while not on a film scale, were effective. Elrond's despair highlights the stakes of the conflict. Foreshadowing hints at futu...

Where is that big bad Sauron guy hiding out now? Hey, where is he? Episode Takeaways: The episode serves as a stepping stone to the finale. Galadriel's confrontation with Sauron reveals deeper themes of power and choice. The manipulation of characters like Celebrimbor and the dwarves adds complexity to the narrative. Ellen Deed's judgment reflects the struggle between loyalty and truth. The orcs a...

The rings for the men are nearly here, leaving us with just THE ONE RING to be forged. Episode Takeaways: The series' pacing is picking up with the introduction of the Rings. Corruption is a central theme, especially regarding the Rings' influence on characters. Character dynamics in Numenor are complex and filled with conflict. Sauron's manipulation of Celebrimbor is a key plot point. The lore su...

We meet Tom Bombadil in the latest episode, a character we quickly attach ourselves to. Episode Takeaways: The episode introduces new locations and characters in Middle Earth, expanding the story's scope. The lighting and visual effects are praised, although some viewers had difficulty seeing the night scenes. The conversation between the elves is noted for its distinct speech patterns. The episod...

We discuss the three-episode premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2 and catch up on where our key characters were left from last season. Episode Takeaways: The first three episodes serve as a prologue for the season, reintroducing characters and setting the stage for the main storyline. Sauron's long-term plan is to obtain the rings, leading him to the One Ring. Elrond takes on a more active role...

Season 1 of The Rings of Power comes to a close with a number of vindicating reveals, some tearful goodbyes and the show’s title being justified. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Movie/Episode Title Season One Finale. New Alliances are forged. Directed by: Wayne Che Yip Written by: G...

In the penultimate episode of the first season, things are rough for everyone in Middle-Earth as they deal with the ramifications of the volcano erupting. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Eye Survivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn b...

Everyone loved this action-packed battle episode. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Udun Adar and his army march on Ostirith. Directed by: Charlotte Brandstorm Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Joseph Mawle, Nazanin Boniadi, Maxim Baldry, Morfydd...

Galadriel sets sail after putting on a kick-ass fight, and our halfling friends find themselve in a world of trouble. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo “Partings” Directed by: Wayne Yip Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay Starring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrel...

A big connection to the bigger lore of Middle Earth is revealed this week. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley The Great Wave Queen Regent Míriel's faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn. Directed by: Wayne Yip Written by: Stephany Fulsom,...

We journey to a beautiful city, see a man taken captative and potentially our first tease of Sauron. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Movie/Episode Title Directed by: names Written by: names Starring: names The Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth Podcast Music: Haunting Celti...

We discuss the double-episode premiere of The Rings of Power, what we liked and what we think could be improved. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo “A Shadow of the Past” & “Adrift” Directed by: J.A Bayona Written by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, based on The Lord of the Rings and...

Our rewatch of The Lord of the Rings films comes to a close, and it leaves everyone ready and excited for more material exploring this fascinating and vast universe. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Lord of The Rings: The Return of The King Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of M...

Huge changes in The Two Towers Extended Ediction make an already fantastic film even better. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand again...

We continue our re-watch this week with the start of the original trilogy, The Fellowship of The Ring. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One...

It’s the battle of five armies, or is it four? Maybe six? We struggled to make full sense of it as well. Either way, our journey through The Hobbit films comes to an end this week. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Directed by: Peter Jackson W...

Our journey through the Extended Editions continues with the second Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo The Desolation of Smaug (Extended Edtion) Directed by: Peter Jackson Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based...

Welcome to the first episode of The Lord of The Rings: Extended! Today we discuss the origins of the podcast, and what we’ll be talking about in the coming weeks and months ahead. The first of which is this week’s movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition). Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant : https:/...