That's What I'm Tolkien About

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest (with FreddiesRoommate)

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! MC and Justin make a bet, Justin isn’t moved by the Bombadil lore, and Rings of Power needs some more Rings of Power.

Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode.

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This episode was recorded on September 9, 2024.

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 3: The Eagle and the Sceptre (with Breabird)

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! We encounter the biggest controversy in Rings of Power so far, an orc baby, Isildur is a confirmed horsegirl, and the dwarf writing team needs a raise.

Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode.

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This episode was recorded on September 2, 2024.

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 2: Where the Stars are Strange (with Silmaremily)

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Disa would hate the miscommunication trope, we love Cirdan’s beard, and we say goodbye to Halbrand forever (maybe?). 

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This episode was recorded on September 1, 2024.

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 1: Elven Kings Under the Sky (with JRR Jokien)

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Sauron from the black lagoon will haunt our dreams, Elrond is a L'oreal model, and the harfoots are on Tattooine. 

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This episode was recorded on August 31, 2024.

Rings of Power Crash Course - Season 2 Preparation

Well, I’m back. And we’re gearing up for season 2 of Rings of Power! Get a reminder of what happened in season 1 and hear about the plotlines and characters we might see in season 2. I hear a merry old fellow in yellow boots will make an appearance!

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Skywalk Before You Run - Coming January 9!

My new podcast, Skywalk Before You Run, will be launching very soon! If you enjoyed joining me for my first experience of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, then hop on in the escape pod with me because we're going to a galaxy far far away!

 

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skywalk-before-you-run/id1724494821

Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39miGABohhDcfyPIlgOZ6s?si=98f43f2f5c1f45de

 

Also available on most other podcast listening platforms!

Drunk Middle Earth History (Live!): Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bill the Pony (with Don Marshall)

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don (again) as we talk about Bill the Pony’s lineage, his best qualities, and the deleted scene of Sam reuniting with him.

 

Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. 

 

This episode was recorded from a livestream! To view the full stream, go here: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/ 

 

Or if you’re reading this after 12/21/23, go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2IEca7DYpjFljX5ocR4xA 

 

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Mary Clay:

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Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161 

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition 

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Drunk Middle Earth History - The Forging of the Rings (with Adal Rifai)

Live show! December 14, 8pm EST, twitch.tv/mcwattsup

 

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Adal as we talk about Sauron’s ring budget, Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy book factory, and Adal’s biggest LOTR pet peeve.

 

Unofficial Disclaimer: Adal and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. 

 

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Adal:

Hello from the Magic Tavern - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-from-the-magic-tavern/id975078285 

Hey Riddle Riddle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-riddle-riddle/id1412570127 

Tell Me About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-about-it/id1671213683 

The Word Association - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-word-association/id1693604170 

 

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Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024:

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Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161 

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition 

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Drunk Middle Earth History - Merry and Pippin (with Cosplay and Cocktails)

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Jessi and Paige as we talk about our controversial hobbit opinions, realistic friendships, and our new Veggie Tales podcast.

 

Unofficial Disclaimer: Jessi, Paige,  and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. 

 

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Skywalk Before You Run:

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Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161 

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition 

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Drunk Middle Earth History - Family Trees (with Ali Gordon)

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Ali as we talk about family trees, the Real Entwives of Middle Earth, and everyone be cousins.

 

Unofficial Disclaimer: Ali and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. 

 

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VHS Christmas Carols (Nov 17-19) - https://www.teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carols-2023 

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Skywalk Before You Run:

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Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161 

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition 

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit