pharazon Archives - THE RINGS OF POWER WRAP-UP

031 – Tom’s Trolley Problem

ROP Admin — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:54:23 +0000

Listen in as Alan, Sara, and James talk through the things they love – and the things they don’t love so much – about Season 2, Episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – ‘Where is He?’

While we still ask that question about Celeborn, it’s Adar asking the question about whatever Halbrand is going by these days. From the next-level gaslighting of Celebrimbor to the pronunciation of smial; from the amazing horns of Númenor to Disa’s new bat-signal, the RoPWU team have got opinions. And yes, that includes the ripped-from-context use of an iconic book and movie line.

030 – O Captain! My Captain!

ROP Admin — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:01:07 +0000

Join Alan, James, and Sara as they walk their way through what they all agree is the best episode of Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Episode 5 ‘Halls of Stone’. From King Durin and his newfound power (and greed), to Annatar’s masterful manipulation of Celebrimbor and Mírdania, the RoPWU team have things to say. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Valandil.

029 – This Episode… Takes An Age

ROP Admin — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Join Alan, Sara, and James as they talk (at great length) about the third and fourth episodes in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. From Isildur’s meet-cute gone bad to Tom Bombadil pet-naming habits, the RoPWU crew talk about it all, noting that when this show gets it right, they really get it right. And with a few out-of-context homages, the inverse is also true.

024 – Astrophysics to Elvish Apartments: An Interview with Ramsey Avery

ROP Admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

We get eight answers to one question, learn how Rivendell inspired Eregion’s inspiration of Rivendell, and talk about some of the differences between Morgoth and Sauron. Alan, Sara, and James welcome Ramsey Avery — Production Designer for The Rings of Power — to The Rings of Power Wrap-up. From spikes to art nouveau, we talk with a man who read The Silmarillion nearly every night for two years to do his job right. Plus: is working with John Howe all it’s cracked up to be? (Of course it is, silly.)

023 – Dragons, Balrogs, and Trolls, Oh My: An Interview with John Howe

ROP Admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

We learn how a boar’s skull inspired the snow troll, talk about the rich visual beauty of Tolkien’s descriptions, and learn why reading The Two Towers first can still work out alright! Alan, James, and Sara welcome John Howe — acclaimed Tolkien illustrator, and Concept Artist for The Rings of Power — to The Rings of Power Wrap-up. And you may have signed an autograph before, but… have you ever signed a shoe?

Don Marshall’s shoes, signed by John Howe!

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: John Howe attends “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 30, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Prime Video )

021 – There’s Something About Halbrand

ROP Admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 23:26:15 +0000

Celebrimbor learns how to do more with less (thanks to the help of a friendly low man), the cultists put all their eggs in the wrong Stranger-basket, and Galadriel finally does a background check. Alan, Sara, and James discuss the final episode of the first season of The Rings of Power, but disagree on gemstones. Celebrimbor is easily flattered, Sauron gaslights Galadriel, and Nori has a tear-filled farewell. Also, Sir Lenny Henry’s contract expires.

018 – Silmarils Don’t Grow on Trees

ROP Admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:04:52 +0000

Elendil shows tough love, Poppy sings a pretty song, Theo makes nice with Arondir, and Pharazôn schools Kemen. James, Sara, and Alan offer their mid-term grades for their most promising student, wonder why Waldreg would call Adar “the Abhorred” to his face, and seriously question the origin story of mithranium mithril. Oh, and none of us are willing to play poker with Durin IV.

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017 – Fathers and Sons

ROP Admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0000

We let the story of Númenor wash over us, as we dive deep into the lore, and try not drown in all the sea-related puns about the Great Wave. We engage in admiration of Galadriel’s headstrong attitude, observation of Pharazôn’s manipulations, and speculation of just who this Waldreg guy is anyway. And of course we’re not crying at Elrond’s story about his father, Eärendil – not at all, at all.

012 – Foundations: Men

ROP Admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In our second foundational episode covering the lore of Tolkien’s legendarium, we review the history of Men — humans, not males — in Númenor and Middle-earth! Catch up with us on the origins of Men, their story through the First Age, and the vast difference in nature between Men and Elves (hint: it’s not pointy ears). We’ll also introduce you to some of the characters we know will be major players in the series, and remind you of the real reason you don’t want Elves writing your histories (unless you want to be called “Sickly”).

pharazon Archives - THE RINGS OF POWER WRAP-UP

031 – Tom’s Trolley Problem

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030 – O Captain! My Captain!

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029 – This Episode… Takes An Age

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024 – Astrophysics to Elvish Apartments: An Interview with Ramsey Avery

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023 – Dragons, Balrogs, and Trolls, Oh My: An Interview with John Howe

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021 – There’s Something About Halbrand

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018 – Silmarils Don’t Grow on Trees

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017 – Fathers and Sons

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012 – Foundations: Men

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