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The Rings of Power Wrap-up

The Prancing Pony Podcast

Alan Sisto from The Prancing Pony Podcast is joined by his co-hosts Sara Brown and James Tauber as they discuss, analyze, and speculate all about Amazon's television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth! Join the team as they dive into the lore behind the show (or the lore that should be behind the show), talk about their favorite themes and characters, and explore The Rings of Power, all with plenty of nerd humor!

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Nov 1, 2024

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  • Nov 1, 2024 · 2 hr 14 min

    035 – Magical Woo Woo Sounds

    Join Alan, James, and Sara as they ponder Pelargir, ruminate about Rhûn, admire Adar, and linger on Lindon in the second half of our post-season review of Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We talk through the remaining storylines in the show, including high praise for some, and... less than that for others. Spoilers: all three of us gave S2 a better grade than S1, but the show's not on the Honor Roll quite yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 25, 2024 · 1 hr 53 min

    034 – Most Valuable Dwarf Award

    The envelope, please... Join Alan, Sara, and James as they talk about costumes, casting, and Khazad-dûm (it’s alliteration, folks) in what is only the first half of our post-season review of Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We give well-deserved praise to Bear McCreary, wonder where Círdan disappeared to, and chat about fan reception of the (in our opinion) improved second season of the show. Also, we talk about three of the show’s story lines, saving the rest for next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Oct 4, 2024 · 2 hr 49 min

    033 – Schrödinger's Podcast

    Join Alan, James, and Sara as they avoid spoilers in this episode blurb, discuss the revelation of the Stranger's name, weep over a powerful father-son moment, and agree that the show has gotten better - all in their discussion of the Season 2 finale of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - 'Shadow and Flame'. Annatar makes sure Celebrimbor gets his point, Glüg makes a questionable career move, and Kemen still has Middle-earth's most punchable face. From shadowy Balrog wings to a surprise appearance of a sword; from Yoda moments to another Princess Bride callback, the RoPWU team have more things. to. say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 27, 2024 · 2 hr 12 min

    032 – Under His Thumb

    Join Alan, James, and Sara as they mourn Mírdania, remember Rían, and are apprehensive for Arondir in their discussion of Season 2, Episode 7 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - 'Doomed to Die'. Celebrimbor enjoys a cuppa during a delightful delusion, Glüg considers organizing an Uruk labor union, and Mister Mouse proves there's a glitch in the Matrix. From mountains made of Lego® bricks to Mírdania's unexpected battlefield knowledge; from Starship lyrics to Princess Bride quotes, the RoPWU team continue to have things. to. say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 19, 2024 · 2 hr 7 min

    031 – Tom's Trolley Problem

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 13, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

    030 – O Captain! My Captain!

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 7, 2024 · 2 hr 36 min

    029 – This Episode... Takes An Age

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 5, 2024 · 2 hr 4 min

    028 – Squid Ink Pasta Boy

    Alan, James, and Sara team up once again to walk you through the first two episodes of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We watch Sauron go from an unconvincing CEO, through his squishy days, until he becomes the Halbrand we all know and Galadriel can't stop thinking about. We rave about Círdan, Disa, and the singing of Gil-galad, while scratching our collective heads about a few things. Thanks for joining us for another season of Rings of Power Wrap-up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 5, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

    027 – You Look Familiar

    Halbrand comes back to Eregion for more; James, Sara, and Alan come back to the podcast for more, too — but without a wig. Join us as we bring you up to speed on all the things we’ve seen and heard about the upcoming Season 2 of Prime Video’s The Lord...

  • Feb 11, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min

    026 – Eat Your Broccoli

    Like a toddler at the dinner table, we've saved the most unpleasant bit for last. Listen in as Sara, James, and Alan return to finish their report cards for Amazon: will the show get passing marks? With discussion of the visuals, music, and acting...

  • Dec 24, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min

    025 – Lofty Ambitions

    You decide if the episode title applies to S1 of The Rings of Power, or our attempt at a season-ending report card! Sara, Alan, and James return to discuss the high (and low) points of the first season of Amazon’s efforts to bring Tolkien’s...

  • Oct 29, 2022 · 53 min

    022 - Sand By Me: An Interview with Plains of Yonder

    The sea monster makes an appearance, we discuss the imperfection of perfection, and get a scoop on one of the symbols in those glorious opening credits! Alan, James, and Sara are joined by the incredibly-talented and wonderfully kind folks from Plains...

  • Oct 15, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min

    021 - There's Something About Halbrand

    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...

  • Oct 8, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min

    020 – Missing Persons

    Our old friend, Celeborn, makes an appearance, even if it's on a Second Age milk carton; Durin IV finds himself un-princed, and we hear some lovely Quenya from a tall Stranger in the Grove. James, Sara, and Alan discuss the seventh episode of The...

  • Oct 1, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min

    019 – The Return of the King?

    Adar leads his children on a righteous quest for a well-deserved homeland, Arondir plays Jenga in the watchtower, and the writers quote Tolkien directly! Sara, Alan, and James discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power, observing that it doesn't...

  • Sep 24, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min

    018 – Silmarils Don't Grow on Trees

    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...

  • Sep 17, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min

    017 – Fathers and Sons

    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...

  • Sep 10, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min

    016 – Revenge of the Chihuawarg

    James, Sara, and Alan just can’t stop talking about the beauty and majesty of Númenor - or the mediocre CG of that angry puppy warg. Speculation abounds on Halbrand, and we are all a bit troubled by the Harfoots’ casual Darwinism. All this, plus...