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MORE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! In episodes 5 and 6, we get a lot of action, plot movement, and miscommunication. We bid farewell to the younger actors and jump forward ten years in episode 6! What does all of this mean?!?!? We talk about it.

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We return to Westeros to discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the House of the Dragon! These episodes have everything! They've got dragons, crabs, hunting, incest, festering wounds, prophecies, and so much more!

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We head to Westeros and follow the Targaryen Dynasty at the height of their power. In the first two episodes, we get a lot of background on where our characters find themselves. Join us as we discover this show's ability to recapture the magic of the first few seasons of Game of Thrones!

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We tackle the first adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, Dune! With a star studded cast, awesome soundtrack by Toto, and a lot of internal monologues, we try to figure out if this version of Dune stands the test of time 40 years on! 

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In part 1, we talked with Colin about his start with TSR, Wizards of the Coast and tabletop gaming. In part 2, we venture into his experience writing for video games! Join us as we unravel Colin McComb's wealth of knowledge surrounding D&D and all things nerdy!

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Our teases have come to fruition! D&D writer, author, video game developer and much more: Colin McComb has joined us for the podcast! Colin brings a vast amount of knowledge from his time working at TSR to his current endeavors with 3 Lb Games. In this first part of our interview, we talk about Colin's introduction to the world of fantasy materials, working at TSR and his 2nd Edition D&D supplement: The Complete Book of Elves. Join us next week as we continue with part 2!

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Sean and Sam talk about the hottest game on the market! Baldur's Gate 3 was released to a lot of fanfare and excitement. Was all of that chatter worth it? Was it worth the additional wait for Xbox owners? How much like D&D is the gameplay? We answer all these and more!

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We open up the Elder Scrolls Cookbook to ferment their juniper berry mead! Join us as Sean walks us through the steps to get a batch of mead into primary fermentation. If you've ever wanted to learn how to ferment your own mead, this is the episode for you! Give us a follow if you want to get updates and see how the process unfolds!

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Are you a fan of cooking shows? Do you love nerdy things? In this episode we dust off some fantasy themed cookbooks from the worlds of Critical Role, Dungeons and Dragons, The Elder Scrolls and Game of Thrones! We've got desserts and entrees! This is also our first video episode for those that like to watch people eating food.

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We are embarking on the final installment for this round of the Lovecraft Short Story Series. We hope you've enjoyed following along and learning about H.P. Lovecraft's work! In this episode we break down The Thing on the Doorstep. The occult are running amok in Massachusetts! How will our narrator handle the mind bending situations he finds himself in! Join us to find out. Next week, we are opening up our fantasy cookbooks and cooking some nerdy themed food!

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Our fourth installment of the Lovecraft Short Story Series! If you love reading in smaller quantities, these short stories are for you. In this episode we head into the small town of Dunwich and uncover cosmic terrors brought on by wizardry and witchcraft! Next up for those reading along, The Thing on the Doorstep!

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Some leaks have made their way onto the internet surrounding season 2 of the Amazon Prime Rings of Power series. If you don't want the potential of spoilers, go no further! We talk about five main topics from Sauron to Galadriel and Adar to Celebrimbor. Will all of these leaks turn out to be true? Most likely not. Will Sean be furious if some of these turn out to be true? Definitely.

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Don't drink the well water! A mysteriously colorful meteor falls out of the sky and wreaks havoc on a small farm. What insidious and cosmic terrors await the Gardner family? We then briefly compare the short story to the 2019 film adaptation starring Nicholas Cage! Out next story in our Lovecraft Short Story Series: The Dunwich Horror!

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The next short story in our Lovecraft short story series is 'The Whisperer in Darkness'! Can you handle the next foray into cosmic terror? What eldritch horror awaits us in this little trip to Vermont?? For those following along, we will be tackling 'The Color out of Space' for next week's episode!

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We delve into the literary realm with H.P. Lovecraft and a series of his short stories! In this episode we discuss arguably Lovecraft's most famous work, 'The Call of Cthulhu'! We start off the episode with a brief discussion of the man. Then, we wade into the cosmic horror of the Great Old Ones!

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In the final hours of Tolkien's birthday on the Pacific coast, we give you our review of Peter Jackson's final Hobbit film, The Battle of Five Armies! We are back from our extended hiatus for the many winter holidays going on, and we found some time to record! Let us know your thoughts on Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy! And stay tuned to see what we're covering on our episode next week!

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The second installment of Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit' trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, is revisited! We talk about unnecessary love stories, characters that maybe should have been left out, and even more terrible CGI. Would you believe that at least one of us likes it more than when it came out ten years ago?

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A slightly delayed episode because life happened, and this is just a hobby! We return to Jackson's second trilogy in Middle Earth! Does An Unexpected Journey hold up 10 years later? Was it well received when it premiered all those years ago? Were you also excitedly sitting in the theater at midnight as those title sequences started to roll? Join us as we return to the Hobbit Trilogy!

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Sam takes a swing at coming up with an outline for a series based in Tolkien's Second Age! How does he approach time jumps, dwarves, hobbits and human/elf relations? Find out this week and let us know the series you'd rather watch in the comments!

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We all know how Sean and Sam feel about Amazon's Season 1 of Rings of Power. Now we are delving into Lord of the Rings and its appendices to see if we can come up with a better show outline than Amazon! This week, Sean takes a swing at a series, and you get Sams next week!

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We wrap up our discussion on the brand new extended edition scenes within Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy! What additions made the movies even better, and which were rightly cut from the theatrical edition? Let us know your thoughts!

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We continue the Extended Edition discussion of the Peter Jackson trilogy! We talk about the new scenes that were added to the movies and figure out if they are worth the extra time! What was added? What was still left off from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions???

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We explore the question, "Are the added scenes in the extended edition worth the extra time?" What was added? Was there anything that was still left out from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions??

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We explore the question, "Are the added scenes in the extended edition worth the extra time?" What was added? Was there anything that was still left out from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions??

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We break down our trip abroad to the great country of France! Can history be nerdy? We think so! In particular, we talk about the Bayeux Tapestry, the age of buildings in Europe and the amazing food we got to experience!

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We are on to a general discussion of the second half of the Fellowship of the Rings extended edition! What extra scenes were included? Did they make a difference in the final product? Were there any scenes from the books that didn't make the extended edition? Join us in our general cursory glance!

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The Lord of the Rings films have some pretty famous extended editions that add a pretty hefty chunk of footage to the theatrical editions. This is the first episode in a six part mini series where we'll dissect the added scenes. In this episode, we talk about the first half of the Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition! What scenes were added? Did they improve on the theatrical edition? What topics from the books were left out of the extended edition?

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In honor of fantasy football season, we are playing a little game! We will each draft a team of five Lord of the Rings characters from Peter Jackson's trilogy. Then we will arrange them in secret into five battles of three! Which characters would win in a fight? We debate that and more!

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The season finale is upon us! We discuss the final episode and then give a "post mortem" of the season now that it's complete. What were your overall thoughts on the season, character development, and overall direction of the show?

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Volume two of the third season of the Witcher is almost complete! Join us as we follow Ciri into unknown lands! Uncover more about the lore surrounding Geralt's world and begin to bid farewell to Henry Cavill's rendition! Have you enjoyed the show and didn't read the books? Reach out to us and let us know!

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We enter volume two of season 3! We both thought that episode 5 was the highlight of season 3 so far, but was episode 6 able to continue the momentum? The aftermath of the Sorcerer's ball and the realization that Villgefortz is our real BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) lead off this episode! 

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In a relatively short episode, we discuss the final episode of season 3, volume 1. The climax of the first portion of the season is upon us! Sean and Sam actually liked this one more than disliked! In a mystery, 'who dunnit' style of story telling, we get back to what made season one so good! How does Geralt interact with the Brotherhood? Who is responsible for the missing girls? Join us in finding out how we set the stage for the final three episodes of Henry Cavill's portrayal as Geralt of Rivia.

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We are almost to the climax of Season 3, volume 1! Have the writers truly gone back to the books like they said they would? Does the plot of the show make sense? Is everyone just constantly portaling around the world? Do you support the writers strike? All those questions and much more are answered in this one!

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Everyone is out for Ciri! Geralt needs to find what to do with Fake Ciri. The real Ciri goes out on the town and then discovers a problem with Aretuza. Cahir tries to get back on the good side of the emperor, and so many other story lines and subplots! (It's hard to keep track of them all). We are getting close to the final episode of volume one!

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Season three continues with the episode titled, "Unbound". Yennefer and Ciri are on the run, Geralt is looking for Rience, and the brotherhood conspires. (Plus many, many other story lines). Join us as we try to make sense of what we're seeing in season three!

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Season three is upon us! Volume 1 of the The Witcher, Season 3 has dropped! We delve into the first episode following the aftermath of the conflict at Kaer Mohren. We pick up with Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri on the run. Join us as we embark on the final season of Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia! 

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We wrap up season two in this episode as we prepare for the release of Henry Cavill's swan song! It's safe to say we didn't enjoy this season as much as the first, but we'd love to know what you thought! Catch up with us and get ready for season three when it drops on 6/29!

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Sean got to go to the Oregon Renaissance Faire this past weekend! Sam is currently nesting and trying to get his new house ready to move in. Then, we move on to the second season of the Witcher! Was season two as well received as season one? Do the plot changes from the books work? How did you come away from the first four episodes of season two? Follow along with us as we prepare for season three of The Witcher coming out at the end of June!

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We're onto the second half of The Witcher - Season 1! All of our plot lines and timelines are beginning to coincide! Is season 1 able to stick the landing? Are there any other interesting names besides Mousesack? Were you able to beat the original Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring video game? All of this and much more in this one!

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We start this one off with a brief overview of the new Lord of the Rings: Gollum video game. The main question, "Is it playable?" Then, we start to get ready for the third season of The Witcher by recapping the first half of season 1! We speed through the main plot points of the first four episodes of season 1. Recap with us as we prep for new episodes this summer!

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We wrap up season 1 of the Disney+ series, Andor! Man do things get tense in the final two episodes! Join us as we uncover Cassian's motivations for joining the rebellion. Did the series keep you engaged throughout our first season? Can you wait until 2024 to start the next season? What is the most sensual dessert? We answer those questions and more!

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The Prison Break Arc! As the show progresses, we follow the birth of the rebellion and Cassian's path to joining. We learn more about the Luthen and the lengths he'll go to ensure the success of the rebellion. Mon Mothma finds herself in a precarious situation, and trouble brews on Ferrix! The season finale is almost upon us!

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The heist gets planned and then it goes down! Andor finds himself in another precarious situation. Sam gets to vent about some old man things, and we touch on some Rings of Power breaking news!

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Sam gives the next batch of episodes a go after hating episode 1. Cassian continues his journey while experiencing the fallout of his time looking for his sister. The Empire is taking interest in smaller worlds. And Stellan Skarsgård knocks it out of the park. Will the storyline reengage Sam? 

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We begin our first Star Wars content! Completing episode one made us realize we need to group them into threes. Sean believes this is the best Disney Star Wars content so far. After episode one... Sam doesn't quite think so. Find out where Sam stands before we cover episodes 2, 3 and 4 next week!

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Our Dirty Thirty episode! We discuss two articles concerning Rings of Power! The first reveals only 37% of initial viewers finished season 1, and the second mentions fan criticisms. Are you surprised HBO is rebooting Harry Potter already? How many Game of Thrones prequels will satisfy consumers? You be the judge.

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Sam was able to steal away and get to the theater! We get to cover the movie and share our initial views. Is the movie a success? Does it make up for the mistakes made in the 2000 film? Are we feeling positive in the prospect of future D&D content? What are the good and bad aspects of the movie? We talk about all that and more!

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Sean has a problem with society! Sam plays the role of therapist while Sean complains about other movie theater goers. Then, we get into the main topic! An article exists called "10 Harsh Realities of Rewatching Lord of the Rings". Are these realities harsh? Is this clickbait article truly clickbait? We discuss.

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This is our Ralph Bakshi redemption episode! Were we too critical of his work in our animated Lord of the Rings episode because we love Tolkien's work too much? Will we enjoy some of his other work that isn't a Tolkien adaptation? How many cast members from the movie Troy can we name off the top of our heads? Find out in this episode!

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Sam's baby was born, and he's incredibly tired being a new dad! In an effort to give him time to rest and recuperate before I force him to watch more fantasy/sci-fi content, we decided to record a little miniature episode. Sean interviews his lovely spouse, Carly, in this one, and we uncover if he had an impact on how much fantasy she takes in!

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In this brief episode, Sean and Sam talk about why fantasy/sci-fi has gripped them both. We go back to our initial forays into the genres as kids. We also talk about just how influential all of this material was on our developing brains. Follow along to see if your favorite childhood fantasy content made the grade!

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We're back with this film from all the way back in 2000! Largely thought to be why production companies refused to put money into D&D content, the Dungeons and Dragons movie is in our sights! Is it so bad it's good, or is it so bad it's bad? We'll be the judge. 

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We wrap up the animated films from your childhood! Rankin & Bass didn't give us an animated Fellowship of the Ring or Two Towers, but they did give us Return of the King! Follow along as we discover if they were able to capture the magic of the animated Hobbit film. 

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The season finale is upon us! Releasing three episodes at a time makes it go too fast! Things come to a climax with one of our Chroma Conclave! Can our band of heroes succeed? How many penis jokes will there be? Is Vox Machina a match for an ancient dragon? Find out in this episode!

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The next bundle of episodes has been released! We follow the adventuring party into the Fey Realm where we discover fantastical vegetation and creatures. Is the party successful in finding the Vestiges of Divergence that are necessary for the battle with the Chroma Conclave? Is there hope of defeating these ancient dragons? Find out where this batch of episodes leaves us!

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The second season of the Legend of Vox Machina continues with the next three episodes in the series. In the face of the newest threat, our group of companions tries to gather strength! Can our adventures gather enough friends to combat the growing threats? Find out how the quest fares after this set of episodes!

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A new season of the Legend of Vox Machina is upon us! Gather your D20's and your most trusted companions as we discuss the newest adventures of our faithful adventuring group! 

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The 1978 animated Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi is under the microscope this week. Did we watch it, so you wouldn't have to? Is rotoscoping a quality form of animation? Who did it better, Rankin and Bass or Bakshi? We cover all of the nitty gritty and want to hear your thoughts on it too!

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We're back from our holiday break! In this episode we cover the classic 1977 animated Hobbit by Rankin and Bass. Join us to find out if it holds up! Can The Hobbit be adapted into one film? How great of a voice cast was used in this film? Is a talking eagle funny? Could you pick out Excalibur from a lineup of five swords? Find out in the epsiode!

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Sam and Sean take on the latest news coming out about our favorite fantasy shows!
Rings of Power has some casting changes, Legends of Vox Machina gets closer to releasing season two, and Henry Cavill has so much news, he gets his own segment. Join us as we catch up on the latest news and talk about which articles are worrisome and which bring us hope!

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This week we continue our venture into the world of renaissance faires with a band from the Eastern Time Zone. Wakefire has graciously agreed to come on and talk to us about their experiences with Irish/Celtic music, playing at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, and some more philosophical topics! We hope you enjoy the interview, give Wakefire a listen, and go see them perform live at the Renaissance Festival!

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ERNT has decided to go back in time to discuss Elizabethan Europe! If Elves and Rings don't interest you as much, this episode is for you! Sam and Sean talk about their personal histories with Renaissance Faires and why they're some of the greatest entertainment scenes out there. Then, we are joined by a local PNW band, "The Scuppermonkeys"! Join us as we learn about what goes into being on the entertainment side of a Ren Faire! You can check out The Scuppermonkeys on Facebook and stream their music on Spotify!

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Whiskey, You're the Devil/Hills of Connemara by The Scuppermonkeys

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We cover the final three episodes of season one! The Briarwood Arc comes to its conclusion, and we discover just what Delilah and Sylas were planning underneath Whitestone. Join us as we wrap up season one and talk about what the final weeks of the year have in store!

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Friend of the show, cousin, and co-host of the podcast 'Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective', Lauren, joins us as we uncover the mysteries surrounding Whitestone in episodes 7, 8, and 9! The quest to defeat the Briarwoods and help Percy find vengeance takes some dark turns. The build towards the season climax continues!

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The adventure continues as we follow the party known as Vox Machina! Their quest takes them from Emon to Whitestone, and we begin to unearth even more of Percy's backstory.  Join us as we explore the world of Tal'Dorei and uncover the mysteries of the dubious Briarwoods!

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In our tenth episode, we switch gears to our next topic, The Legend of Vox Machina! The show follows the adventures of the group known as Vox Machina that were created by the crew of Critical Role. Season one is available on Prime Video, and you can follow along with Sam and Sean as we cover all of season one in preparation for season two's premiere in January of 2023. Roll for initiative.

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Season one of Amazon Studio's Rings of Power is in the books! Join Sean and Sam as they talk about the highs and lows of the first season. This week, our weekly quiz is for the listeners, and stay around for the end of the episode where we will reveal what our next series will cover!

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The season finale of Rings of Power is upon us! Sam and Sean discuss the culminating episode for the first season. With the next season not arriving until 2024, did this episode need to end on a high note? It did, and let's see if it achieved its goal!

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Season 1 of the Rings of Power is quickly coming to a close! Join Sean and Sam as they cover the second to last episode on the season. Discover the outcomes of the chaos in the Southlands, help us decide what our next series will cover, and play along with our weekly quiz "Not Nerdy Enough"!

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Action! In the sixth installment of the Amazon Prime series, Rings of Power, we are finally getting some action and battle scenes. Evil is continuing to rise! Join Sean and Sam as they recap the latest episode and provide their opinions. We finish the episode with another installment of Nerdy Enough, our weekly quiz segment. Give us a listen, and help us decide on what we will cover in our next segment once the Rings of Power season comes to a close!

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The most controversial episode yet of Rings of Power! Sean and Sam break down the episode "Partings" and detail why this might be the first truly disappointing episode of the series. Sam gets quizzed to see if he's nerdy enough to host a podcast, and we talk way too much about Feanor's sons!

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In this episode, we discuss the Rings of Power episode, 'The Great Wave'! Join us as we follow Galadriel, Arondir, and the other characters' journeys. Sam and Sean have some issues with the showrunners in this one, and at the end, follow along with our quiz to see how you do!

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In episode 3, we discuss the Rings of Power episode "Adar"! Galadriel's quest continues, we meet some familiar faces for the first time, and evil continues to gain ground. Join us as we discuss the events of the episode and figure out if Sam is nerdy enough to host a podcast in our weekly trivia segment!

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In episode 2 of Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things, we discuss the Rings of Power episode entitled "Adrift". We also delve into the use of accents in the genre of fantasy and create some wild speculation on characters. This week, Sean gets quizzed to see if he's nerdy enough to host a podcast. Join us!

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In the debut episode, hosts Sean Briggs and Sam Marvin take on fantasy fandom. Rings of Power has launched into the world to mixed reviews. We look to point out where the show is succeeding and where it lags behind. Follow along with us as we continue to unravel the stories of the Second Age.

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