041: The Black Years and the Fall of Sauron
4000 years of history, including Sauron's rise power in the Black Years, the coming of the Wizards from the West, and the end of the Second and Third Ages. A breakdown of the second half of "Of the Ri...
11 Aug 202215min
040: The Forging of the Rings of Power
The Rings of Power were crafted in the Second Age. What was Sauron's influence on them, and how did he convince the Elves to trust him? We examine the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion to th...
4 Aug 202216min
039: Bonus! Who are the Black Númenóreans?
A splinter group of Númenor, their history in the Second Age and appearances in the Third Age. From the work of JRR Tolkien, including the Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion. Advertising Inquiri...
2 Aug 20223min
038: The Drowning of Númenor
Sauron convinces Ar-Pharazon to break the ban of the Valar, and sail to war against the Undying Lands. Elendil and the Faithful land in Middle-earth as exiles. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
28 Juli 202212min
037: Bonus! The Lore in the Rings of Power Trailer
Three lore connections from the Rings of Power trailer released at San Diego ComicCon in July 2022. Exploring the Trees of Valinor, Galdriel's family history, and Sauron's deceptions. We explore the w...
22 Juli 20225min
036: Sauron in Númenor
While the Númenóreans seek to avoid to death, a forgotten foe arises in Middle-earth: Sauron. Yet though subtle and lies, Sauron is able to turn the King of Númenor into his puppet. An analysis of J...
21 Juli 202215min
035: Bonus! My Reaction to Rings of Power Teaser 2
My reactions and thoughts about the most recent teaser for Amazon's Rings of Power. In a word: THRILLED! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...
15 Juli 20226min
The Kingdom of Númenor | JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion | 034
The Kingdom of Númenor, founded by the Valar and gifted to Elros and the faithful men, this kingdom was the pinnacle of bliss, wisdom, and power for mortal men. But they can't outlive death...and they...
14 Juli 202216min
