Best Geek Mythology Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Is Gandalf the White Invulnerable Like the Witch King of Angmar? 22:56

1d ago22:56

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A viewer left a question in the comments section: What did Gandalf mean when he told Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli that none of them had any weapon that could hurt him? Let’s explore that question and see what we can come up with. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 O…

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S1 E15: Sports Nerds, Rivalries, and the Gospel of the Homie Invitational with Josh Erickson 1:05:44

9d ago1:05:44

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Send us a text What happens when a die-hard Cowboys fan and a lifelong Niners sympathizer sit down to talk sports? A surprisingly heartfelt and hilarious conversation that blurs the lines between traditional nerd culture and sports fandom. In this episode, James is joined by his friend Josh Erickson—a self-proclaimed sports nerd—to explore how spor…

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Rockadoodle and Tolkien on the Ambiguity and Power of Myth 28:19

9d ago28:19

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I don’t think anyone would argue that Rockadoodle was a cinematic masterpiece, even by children’s movie standards, but oddly enough it does have some interesting intersections with Tolkien’s Middle-earth. My prior video on “Passengers” and providence is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UCmnGxJSl&pp=0gcJCX4JAYcqlYzv My recent video on how Tolki…

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S2 Ep12: Is the Multiverse Real? Nerds Debate MCU, DC, and Conspiracies! with Jay Washington 57:42

10d ago57:42

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WELCOME TO HOW TO NERD: INTO THE NERDVERSE - WHERE FANDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS. Step into the multiverse with hosts Khleo Thomas and Brennon Edwards, joined by guest Jay Washington, for a wild ride through the nerdiest corners of reality. From Marvel and Spider-Verse to Invincible, The Matrix, and even the Mandela Effect, this episode of How to Nerd: In…

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S1 E14 - Mysteries, Magic & Mastering the Market with Ben Brown 1:57:39

16d ago1:57:39

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Send us a text In this mind-bending episode of The Nerd Nexus, James welcomes magician, AV tech wizard, and negotiation nerd Ben Brown! 🎙️✨ From conjuring Coke bottles and setting wallets ablaze to tactfully talking your way to a better salary, Ben shares stories and strategies that blend the mystique of stage magic with the science of persuasion. …

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Why Was It Harder for Sauron to Regain a Body Every Time He Was Destroyed? 23:07

16d ago23:07

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Sauron’s history is one of multiple defeats and even destructions of his physical body, and each time it’s harder for him to come back and assume his mantle as Dark Lord. Why is that? Let’s see what Tolkien has to say about it. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Ody…

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S2 Ep11: Why Do Buddy Duos Work? Hilarious Debate ft. Willie Macc & Danny Plom | INTO THE NERDVERSE 59:07

19d ago59:07

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WELCOME TO HOW TO NERD: INTO THE NERDVERSE: WHERE FANDOM KNOWS NO BOUNDS In this hilarious episode of How To Nerd: Into the Nerdverse, Khleo Thomas @KhleoThomasTV is joined by comedians Willie Macc @williemacc and Danny Plom @plomsplums better known as the "Afro Noodles," @afronoodlespod to debate the best buddy duos in entertainment! From iconic p…

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S1 E13: Chaos, Cards & Clogged Nozzles 30:39

23d ago30:39

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Send us a text With no guest this week, James takes you on a solo journey through his latest geeky adventures. From roguelike potato mayhem and Old West outlaws to 3D printer disasters and obscure Pokémon knockoffs, this episode is packed with updates, opinions, and surprises. Plus, hear about a front-row seat at a Utah Hockey Club game, and a retu…

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Tolkien Geek Reacts to “Warfare Experts Rate 13 Lord of the Rings Battles for Realism” 39:59

23d ago39:59

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Business Insider had a whole troop of warfare experts critique scenes from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films (and Rings of Power but who cares about that…), and some of it is useful fodder for a deeper look, so let’s critique the critics! For the full video from Business Insider, click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJMR3s2E4Bo&pp=ygUmd…

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S2 Ep10: How To Nerd: Into The Nerdverse | ANTIHEROES | BT Kingsley & Dion Lack on Deadpool, Bucky & More 54:38

27d ago54:38

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In this episode of How to Nerd: Into the Nerdverse, Khleo Thomas and Brennon Edwards are joined by comedians and nerds BT Kingsley and Dion Lack to dive into the dark side of fandom—antiheroes! From Red Hood and Blade to Loki, Jack Reacher, and Killmonger, the crew debates: Who is the best antihero of all time? Is Batman actually a hero or toeing t…

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S1 E12: Fandom Fusion: Mythology, Pokemon, and Star Trek 1:02:17

30d ago1:02:17

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Send us a text In this episode of The Nerd Nexus, we’re joined by Chellie Bowerman—partner in crime to past guest Marshall Bowerman! A lifelong Star Trek fan and a passionate creator, Chellie has crafted her very own Pokémon region, and she’s here to share all the details. From the inspirations behind her designs to the creative process that brough…

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Why the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring Make NO Sense Strategically 16:55

1M ago16:55

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Following up my video from last week for Tolkien Reading Day, I thought I would take a closer look at another strange fact about eh Fellowship: Almost none of them are actually there to go to Mordor! Seems bizarre, but it’s not when you look at it through Tolkien’s lense. Last week’s video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmY25wunsc For Me…

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How the “Company” of the Ring Became the “Fellowship” | Tolkien Reading Day 2025 22:39

1M ago22:39

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Despite the first volume of The Lord of the Rings being named “The Fellowship of the Ring,” the word fellowship actually barely appears in that volume, and only in its final chapter. Why was the group called the “Company” for so long, and how and why did it become the “Fellowship?” For the full playlist of other TolkienTubers who contributed this y…

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S1 E11: Shane Adams: Crafting Fandoms, One 3D Layer at a Time 1:23:37

1M ago1:23:37

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Send us a text In this episode, James sits down with Shane Adams to discuss two of his greatest passions: barbecuing and 3D printing. Shane shares his love for cooking, particularly his experiences with smoking meats on his Traeger grill, and how barbecuing has become a personal expression of creativity. The conversation then shifts to Shane's worl…

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S1 E10: Disney Magic, True Crime, and Collecting Hobbies with Amy Hallett 1:04:47

1M ago1:04:47

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Send us a text Join me, James Bullough, as I chat with the incredible Amy Hallett—Disney superfan, true crime enthusiast, and collector of all things nerdy! We dive into her deep love for Disneyland (where she’s a two-time honorary citizen!), the thrill of solving murder mysteries, and the never-ending cycle of picking up new hobbies. Plus, Amy giv…

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How J.R.R. Tolkien Almost Ruined His Middle-Earth Mythology 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Tolkien changed a lot of material in his legendarium over the years, but late in life he almost scrapped the entire cosmology to fit with real world history. Why did he go down this road, and what are some ofthe implications? Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odys…

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S1 E9: The Collector of Hobbies: A Star Wars Deep Dive and More 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

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Send us a text After a brief hiatus, The Nerd Nexus is back with a special guest—Tyler Esmay, a self-proclaimed "collector of hobbies." In this episode, we explore the ever-expanding world of Star Wars, from the impact of the Expanded Universe to ranking the trilogies and debating what went wrong with Episodes 7, 8, and 9. Tyler and James also disc…

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How Providence Made the Most of Boromir Taking Faramir’s Place 23:56

2M ago23:56

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One thing that becomes clear with enough time spent in Middle-earth is that Eru can work with anything you throw at him. That includes Boromir taking Faramir’s spot in Rivendell. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: h…

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Are Peter Jackson’s Deviations from Tolkien Really Justified by Adaptation? 19:22

2M ago19:22

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In response to my video on how Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy managed to win the loyalty of many book fans despite its many changes from the source material, I received a number of comments explaining how his changes were necessitated by the adaptation of a book to a movie. But does that excuse really hold water? I don’t think so. For my video…

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Details Peter Jackson Got Right in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of Five Armies 14:30

2M ago14:30

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Finally completing this project in one fell swoop, because there's not much good to find here.... For the prior video on An Unexpected Journey, check here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Em1AN16K0 Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Tolk…

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S1 E8: TTRPGs and Patching Plot Holes 1:30:20

2M ago1:30:20

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Send us a text In this episode of The Nerd Nexus, we dive into the world of plot holes, tabletop RPGs, and podcasting with special guest Richard Allred, co-host of Plot Spackle. We explore the art of dissecting movies, discuss what truly qualifies as a plot hole, and even attempt to patch up some classic film inconsistencies. Richard also shares hi…

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Did Gandalf Make a Huge Blunder Allowing Frodo to Wait to Leave the Shire? 26:13

2M ago26:13

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A while back I got an email from a viewer arguing that Gandalf was, to put it politely, a little slow when it comes to making sure Frodo got started on his quest. But just how big a mistake was that, really? Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble:https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee:https://odysee.co…

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S1 E7: Nerd Nexus Update: Books, Cards, Games & A New Hobby! 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Send us a text Welcome back, fellow nerds! In this solo episode of The Nerd Nexus, I’m diving into all things nerdy, from books and trading cards to video games and even a new hobby I’m hoping to get into—3D printing! 📚 Author Spotlight: Pierce Brown & Red Rising—why this series is a must-read for sci-fi fans! 📖 Recent Reads & TBR: My thoughts on S…

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Was Gandalf a Machiavellian Schemer Who Used Others as Pawns? 22:34

3M ago22:34

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In response to my video about the character flaws of Tolkien’s heroes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAn8r-kqD4c),a few people commented that Gandalf’s real issue was the fact that he basically threw other people into dangerous situations to achieve his own ends. Turns out, that’s really not true. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://pl…

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S1 E6: From LEGO Builds to Time Travel With Marshall Bowerman 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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Send us a text Join James and special guest Marshall Bowerman on this episode of The Nerd Nexus, where they dive deep into the fascinating world of time travel in pop culture. From Doctor Who and Back to the Future to Tenet and The Flash, explore the diverse ways storytellers handle the complexities of time. Marshall shares his unique insights as a…

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How the Animated Tolkien Films Capture What Jackson Misses 19:50

3M ago19:50

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Last time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLdAKdYd7sY) I talked about why Jackson’s films were so impressive despite messing up a huge amount of the details of the story and characters. But despite being (pretty objectively, I think) the best Tolkien films by purely cinematic standards, there are other films that have their own merits, and here’s …

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S1 E5: Batman, Board Games, and Brandon Sanderson with Taylor Jackson 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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Send us a text Join James and his guest, Taylor Jackson, as they dive into the worlds of superheroes, modern board games, and fantasy literature on this episode of The Nerd Nexus. Taylor, a school psychologist and lifelong fan of the Dark Knight, shares his insights on Batman’s enduring appeal, cheesy nostalgia from classic adaptations, and the art…

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How Peter Jackson's LOTR Trilogy Won the Loyalty of Die Hard Book Fans 31:36

3M ago31:36

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Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy are great cinema, there’s no denying that. But as adaptations they leave a lot to be desired. Why is it, then, that so many book fans still think of his movies as successful adaptations? Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Od…

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S2 Ep9: How To Nerd S2E9 | KING VADER | BLERDOM | SEASON FINALE 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Your Guide to all Things Nerdy. GUEST: KING VADER https://www.instagram.com/kingvader/ Blerdom, the fusion of "black" and "nerdom," is a vibrant celebration of Black culture within geek fandom. It shines a spotlight on the diverse contributions of Black creators, fans, and characters across various media platforms, including comics, movies, TV show…

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S1 E4: The Art of Storytelling and Voice Acting with Dale Spaulding 50:41

3M ago50:41

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Send us a text Join host James Bullough as he sits down with the talented voice actor and storytelling enthusiast, Dale Spaulding, for an engaging discussion on the intersection of voice acting, tabletop role-playing games, and creative storytelling. Dale shares his journey into voice acting, the unique art of creating character voices, and his mem…

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Tolkien’s Heroes Are NOT Perfect—Let’s Look at Their Character Flaws 31:51

3M ago31:51

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A common critique of Tolkien is that there is no moral greyness, that every character is totally good or totally bad. If you pay even a little attention, though, it’s clear that this just isn’t true. All Tolkien’s heroes are imperfectly good at best, and have pretty significant character flaws. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur…

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S1 E3: Fantasy Author Spotlight - Taran Matharu 12:23

4M ago12:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Nerd Nexus, host James Bullough kicks off a brand-new segment, Fantasy Author Spotlight, by diving into the world of Taran Matharu, the British author behind the Summoner series, the Contender trilogy, and his latest work, The Dragon Rider. James explores Matharu's unique journey to success, starting on the wri…

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S1 E2: A Tale of Two Nerds: Building a Bridge Across Fandoms 54:35

4M ago54:35

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Send us a text In this episode of The Nerd Nexus, James invites his wife, Claire, to share the mic as they explore the dynamic of a nerdy marriage. From Claire’s childhood love of The Magic Tree House and Star Wars to James’ obsession with Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon cards, they dive into how their hobbies have shaped their relationship. Hear ab…

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S1 E1: Why Nerd Culture is More Than Just a Hobby 22:15

4M ago22:15

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Send us a text In the very first episode of The Nerd Nexus, James dives into his personal journey of embracing nerd culture. From LAN parties in his basement and discovering Deltora Quest at a school book fair to creating his first Dungeons & Dragons character and rediscovering trading cards, James shares how these hobbies shaped his identity and f…

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Details Peter Jackson Got Right in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 20:13

4M ago20:13

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ByPatron request, here’s part 1 of a series exploring the detailsJackson got right in The Hobbit movie trilogy. You might besurprised at how well this goes. OtherLinks: Playeur(formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble:https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee:https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter:https://twitter.com/jrrtlore…

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Tom Bombadil as Middle-Earth's Melchizedek? 15:51

4M ago15:51

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Acouple of Twitter posts got me thinking that Tom Bombadil has someinteresting parallels to an enigmatic Old Testament anti-type ofChrist. Let's delve into this idea... Wantmy thoughts on Tom as Adam? Check this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VvXaLPMofc OtherLinks: Playeur(formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble:ht…

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How Tolkien Exalts the Humble and Humbles the Proud in Middle-Earth 31:45

4M ago31:45

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There are a number of Christian themes in Tolkien's Middle-earth corpus, but one of the most prominent is the virtue of humility and the sin of pride. Let's take a good look at some examples of each. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@To…

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Details in Peter Jackson’s “The Return of the King” that Only Book Superfans Notice, Part 2 20:32

4M ago20:32

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Finally, my reviews of Peter Jackson’s LOTR trilogy is finished, with an interesting look at the second half of The Return of the King and the subtle changes PJ made to the story. Check prior videos in this series: Fellowship part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_1rDzChnJ0 Fellowship part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2dKbIlTthc Fellowshi…

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The Tolkien Geek Reviews “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” 1:06:48

5M ago1:06:48

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I came. I saw. I now review. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek Discord ser…

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Details in Peter Jackson’s “The Return of the King” that Only Book Superfans Notice, Part 1 37:07

5M ago37:07

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The final entry in Peter Jackson’s LOTR trilogy may radically depart from the book in many respects, but there are some areas where his changes aren’t so obvious, or at least the casual reader might not remember what he changed it from. Check prior videos in this series: Fellowship part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_1rDzChnJ0 Fellowship part…

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Details Peter Jackson Got Right in “Return of the King,” Part 2 19:07

5M ago19:07

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Still stretching a bit to find some of these moments, but there are actually some surprises that, in retrospect, we were lucky to get out of these films. Prior videos in this series: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZtLRAm3Hc&t=0s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwPjfhKmME Part 3: https://youtu.be/mQFGNeKajnU Other Links: Playeur …

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Details Peter Jackson Got Right in "Return of the King," Part 1 28:48

5M ago28:48

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We've nitpicked Peter Jackson's Return of the King, now it's time to acknowledge the things he got right. But it's going to be a bit of a stretch.... Prior videos in this series: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZtLRAm3Hc&t=0s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYwPjfhKmME Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/T…

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An Extremely Nitpicky Review of Peter Jackson’s “The Return of the King,” Part 2 21:13

5M ago21:13

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Here at last, in the wastelands of the internet, comes an end of our fellowship in nitpicking the living daylights out of Peter Jackson’s LOTR trilogy. I will not say, “do not weep,” because you’ll be so happy this is over you won’t be crying anyway! For previous entries in this series check out these links: Fellowship, part 1: https://www.youtube.…

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An Extremely Nitpicky Review of Peter Jackson’s “The Return of the King,” Part 1 27:31

6M ago27:31

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We’re down to the final movie. Can Peter Jackson clean up his act and make a more coherent film? Oddly enough, despite having some of the most egregious changes to the story, this film does fairly well on overallcoherence, but it still has its problems. For previous entries in this series check out these links: Fellowship, part 1: https://www.youtu…

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S2 Ep8: How To Nerd S2E8 | GREEK MYTHOLOGY 56:10

6M ago56:10

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Your Guide to all Things Nerdy. HOSTS Roxxy Haze @roxxyhaze https://www.instagram.com/roxxyhaze Khleo Thomas @khleothomastv https://www.instagram.com/khleothomas Brennon Edwards @brennonedwards2078 @DRONR https://www.instagram.com/brennonproduces How To Nerd - https://direct.me/howtonerd Producer: Hippie Goals @HippieGoals https://links.hippiegoals…

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S2 Ep7: How To Nerd S2E7 | Khadeem Thomas | Technology 53:16

6M ago53:16

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Your Guide to all Things Nerdy. Merch https://www.howtonerdpodcast.com Guest: Khadeem Thomas @khalosmedia508 @4Kontrollers https://www.instagram.com/khathaddeus Technology's journey began millennia ago with rudimentary tools, evolving through the Industrial Revolution's machinery and communication innovations. The 20th century brought pivotal inven…

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The Real Reason You Don’t Like “Rings of Power” (It’s Not “the Canon”) 40:07

6M ago40:07

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In which I clarify some points from my previous video, and also explain the real problem with Rings of Power, which it shares with everyone’s favorite Lord of the Rings adaptation…. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter…

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Corey Olsen Was Actually Right That There Is No “Canon” of Tolkien’s Work 24:03

6M ago24:03

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Recently the Tolkien fandom erupted in yet another controversy because Corey Olsen (aka the Tolkien Professor) stated in an interview that there is no such thing as “canon” in Tolkien. Naturally this led to many people calling him a traitor or sell-out, but their criticism missed the mark. Let’s define “canon” and ask ourselves some meaningful ques…

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Why Didn’t Gandalf and Aragorn Tell Frodo Anything About Bilbo? 13:05

6M ago13:05

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It seems a natural enough topic of conversation, yet for some reason Gandalf and Aragorn never mention to Frodo that Bilbo is in Rivendell, despite that being Frodo’s destination. I have a feeling it’s because both of them would love a good surprise party. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble:https…

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The Tolkien Geek Reviews “The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien” (ed. Scull & Hammond, 2024) 22:38

7M ago22:38

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On the fence about acquiring a huge 3-volume hardback full of Tolkien’s poetry? Here’s the skinny on what’s in the title. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.…

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