Watch Party: Lord of the Rings

"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...

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.  Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LOTRParty ;  https://twitter.com/LotrParty   Facebook: http...

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: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LOTRParty ;  https://twitter.com/LotrParty   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpartylotron...

"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 cer...

"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...

"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...

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.  Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LOTRParty ;  https://twitter.com/LotrParty   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchpartyLoTR   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchpa...

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. Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LOTRParty ;  https://twitter.com/LotrParty   Facebook: https...

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. Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com...

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 te...

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 dwarve...

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.  Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LO...

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 icono...

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.  Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Tw...

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. Want to join the watch party? Contact us: Email:  watchpartylotr@gmail.com Twitter: @LOTRParty ;  https://twitter.c...

"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...

"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 ther...

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.  >>>>>> In this episode of Watch Party: Wheel of Time, Rhuarc, DW, David, Samaria, Siobhan, Greg, and Axel talk about th...

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. >>>>>> In this episode, Rhuarc introduces our brilliant panel of Wheel of Time newbies - DW, David, Samaria, Siobhan,...

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 pane...

"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...

"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...

"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...

"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 Uni...

"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 Ra...