A.Rondir, renowned elf-racist, and Jimifell dig deeper into the problems of the mountain. There is a meeting of the seven Dwarven families…not unlike the family meetings in The Godfather. The treachery of the rings becomes undeniable. Celery Bimbo is about to unleash usher evil into the world.
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Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode Regent and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. The tension lies in the twists of timing, the identity of Alys Rivers, and Sunfyre’s fate. Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss GRRM’s own thoughts on this adaptation of his work in the SpoiLORE section of this episode.
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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.
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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.
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Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys consult the ancient tome of Fire & Blood by GRRM. Was the confrontation between Aemond and Aegon part of the plan, or a surprise opportunity? Would you rather get married or bond with a dragon? Dragon…obviously.
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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?
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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.
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It’s a solid start to the season with solid characterizations, beautiful landscapes, and only a couple minor pet peeves.
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How difficult was it to claim Harrenhal in the book? And much Alys Rivers was there? And it’s really only that many paragraphs? I guess it’s a good thing we also have your feedback and some bonus readings on the dragon pit! This week’s reading: Daemon Takes Harrenhal: pg.412 through pg.413 Battle of the Burning…
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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…
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