A.Rondir and Jimifell descend into the library at Minas Tirith to search for answers. Have we met the future Witch King? We demand to see Theo’s ears. Why were there seven rings for the Dwarves? Where is Goldberry? Your hosts have the answers you seek. And if they don’t, they’ll make something up for you.
Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo! A.Rondir and Jimifell wonder…who’s the real problem in Numenor? Galadriel cannot be trusted. This show has superior map scenes. And Tom Bombadil finally appears in a Tolkien adaptation! Get the lore and laughs you need in this episode of Dug Too Deep.
Elves are just better than everyone else and that’s all there is to it. Jimifell and A.Rondir are horrified to discover the existence of Orc babies. Arondir, the elf, fights A.Ron’s ick. Can the Numenoreans be a little more interesting please?
A.Rondir and Jimifell dig deeper into season 2 of The Rings of Power. What’s a misdirect and what’s a complete rewrite of the LOTR books? Galadriel is compromised. Elrond is unyielding. And the Swedish Death Metal Band is on tour.
It’s a solid start to the season with solid characterizations, beautiful landscapes, and only a couple minor pet peeves.
We’re back for another season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Surprised? The first season was a pretty rocky, but we’re hoping they can tighten things up a bit and lean into what worked. We’ll see soon enough. Join us for a quick refresher and some trailer and casting talk before…
Season One of The Rings of Power is over, but there’s still more Tolkien to talk. David and John continue their conversation with Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila in this bonus episode.
The first passage for the Silmarillion read-along will be “Ainulindale.” You can find it in the first few pages of The Silmarillion.
“I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things.” – Frodo. Ok, so not the end of ALL things, but it’s the end of the season. As we reflect on our return to Middle Earth, we take a look at a season that had its ups and downs. From pyroclastic clouds to the buddy show of Durrin and Elrond, let’s take one last deep dive.
David and John give their final thoughts on Season 1 of The Rings of Power. They also announce their new Silmarillion read-along to help you stay in Tolkien’s world a little longer. After responding to listener feedback, they have a long and deep discussion about the show with returning Tolkien Scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila. Look for a BONUS episode later in the week with extended portions of the interview with her.
We got a lot of answers in the finale. But were they satisfying answers? Listen in on some of the closing theories about this season and the next. Are there more half-elves running around? Will Jeff Bezos make a cameo? A.Ron has a Swedish Death Metal song for you. And don’t forget to send in your feedback for the final wrapup episode.