Have some drinks and talk Tolkien

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Kat joins Tara and Zay to discuss the finale of season 1 of Rings of Power, Zay gets a lot of love (deservedly) and we discuss the importance of rereading and rewatching. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!Zay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadKat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7

Of the Rings of Power S1 E8

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Jan and Joe join Tara, Christ, and Zay to discuss season 1 episode 7 of the Rings of Power...Jane really really likes big boats and she has a complaint to lodge with Númenor and there&#39;s a special surprise in the middle of the episode. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadJane - https://www.threads.com/@janeellen17Joe - https://www.threads.com/@terranware

Of the Rings of Power S1 E7 (I Like Big Boats!)

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Amber and Hal join Tara, Christ, and Zay to discuss season 1 episode 6 of The Rings of Power. Tara turns into a contrarian a few times, Amber continues to take us to school, and the Southlands get penetrated. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadAmber - https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiaeHal - https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Of the Rings of Power S1 E6

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Hal and Kat join Tara and Christ(Shane) and Amber to talk about episode 5 of season one of Rings of Power...and it gets a little weird. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornAmber - https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiaeKat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7Hal - https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Of the Rings of Power S1 E5 (Of the Penetration of Sauron)

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Amber and Jen join Zay, Krishane, and Tara to discuss the next episode of Ring of Power, new headcanons are introduced, and the benefits of therapy are discussed. Garb a drink and enjoy. Almien! Krishane - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadAmber - https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiaeJen - bit.ly/deeprootsbookclub

Of the Rings of Power S1 E4

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Krishane, Zay, and Tara continue their discussion with Joe and Amber about season 1 episode 3 of Rings of Power, we have a few more Lore Hours, and Professor Amber gives us a lesson on Chiastic Structure. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of the Rings of Power S1 E3 (Chiastic Structure)

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Joe and Amber join Tara, Krishane, and Zay to discuss episode 3 of season 1, we have a few lore hours, and a new theory reframes everything. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Krishane - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadJoe - https://www.threads.com/@terranwareAmber - https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiae

Of the Rings of Power S1 E3 (Soup Theory)

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Krishane and Zay Co-Host with Tara as Georgie stops by to discuss the Rings of Power season 1 episodes 1 and 2. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!Krishane - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydadGeorgie - https://www.threads.com/@georgeandsuch

Of the Rings of Power S1 E1 & 2

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Hal, Kat, and Tara continue their discussion about Rings of Power hype and head-canons. Hal - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/</a>Kat - <a href="https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7</a>

Of New Friends and Head-Canons (Part 2)

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New friends Hal and Kat join Tara to discuss Rings of Power hype and head-canons. Hal - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/haladriel_nation/</a>Kat - <a href="https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7</a>

Of New Friends and Head-Canons (Part 1)

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Tara, Zay, Bree, and David give their panel at Westmoot 2026. After which see how we put everything together. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of Westmoot 2026 (and Behind the Scenes)

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In this heavy episode (trigger warning) Jen and Lilly Join me to talk about all things depression and hope in Arda. From Éowyn, to Théoden, to Denethor, to Miriel Þerinde, and the entire line of Húrin. Grab a drink for comfort and enjoy. Almien! Jen - bit.ly/deeprootsbooksclub Lilly - halloffire.substack.com

Of Depression and Hope

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Krishane, Zay, and Matt the Tolkien Philosopher join me as we discuss faith and faith systems in Tolkien&#39;s works. Topics include: Túrin Sad Boy, how Tolkien treats suicide (trigger warning), and if Tolkien had written 2,000 years ago would we consider his works fantasy? Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Krishane - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn Zay - https://linktr.ee/theblerdydad?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=4facfb49-9434-4667-9281-ed6217086d10 Matt - https://www.instagram.com/thetolkienphilosopher?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Of Faith Systems and Tolkien

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In the conclusion of my discussion with Zak and Krishane we talk about the importance of media literacy, talk about eucatastrophe, and come to the conclusion that people need to leave Boromir alone. Grab a drink and Enjoy. Almien!

Of Fan Edits (Part 3)

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Krishane and Zak continue the conversation of Fan edits. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of Fan Edits (Part 2)

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Krishane and Zak stop by to discuss the joys and irritations of fan edits. Is Steve Kerr into fan edits? Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of Fan Edits (Part 1)

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The conclusion of our conspiracy talks with David and Bree. Things get real existential and we learn that we may have the spark of Melkor within us all. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of the Conspiracy of Gil-Galad (Part 3)

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Things go even further off the rails as we continue to discuss more conspiracies. Is Gilly G the Count of Monte Cristo? Could time travel be involved? Is Qui-Gon Gin just Tolkien in another universe? Let&#39;s find out. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of the Conspiracy of Gil-Galad (Part 2)

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David and Bree stop in to unravel the mystery that is the lineage and identity of High- King of the Ñoldor in Middle-earth, Gilly G. Prepare to have your mind blown as we take you down a rabbit hole of increasingly absurd yet plausible conspiracy theories. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!

Of the Conspiracy of Gil-Galad (Part 1)

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The conclusion of Jen and George discussing adaptations. The Rankin/Bass Witch-King is mentioned, ROP Gandalf naming convention controversy, and Jen continues to change harts and minds. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien!