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The Rings of Power – S01E04 – The Great Wave

September 19, 2022 The Lorehounds: The Last of Us

John was joined by Jim from Bald Move to discuss the Fallen Elves of the First Age and the origins of Dwarves. David made a surprise guest appearance from the Southlands to explain who owns which screen rights to Tolkien’s legendarium. Then, Tolkien scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila and John discussed the first few episodes of the new series. Lastly, Jim and John took on some listener feedback before John hosted the first “Spoilore” feedback segment of the Lorecast.

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S01E05 – We Light the Way – Instant Talk

September 18, 2022 HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

You all have a greyscale obsession…which is a symptom of greyscale! I checked the Fire and Ice wiki, so you can trust me. Now, who’s ready for more secrets and spurned lovers? It’s not Four Weddings and A Funeral, no, no. The funerals in this show are sure to outnumber the weddings.

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S01E04 – The Great Wave

September 16, 2022 Dug Too Deep: The Rings of Power Podcast

The dwarves are possibly the best part of this show. Who else wants to see a dwarf scale a rock face? Galadriel gets some sense knocked into her head between those prosthetic ears. But do the writers have the sense to write the nuances that political allegory requires? Follow along Galadriel’s journey as the OG horse girl makes her way through this (still) very beautiful show.

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LWJ&A – Episode 353 – It’s Wild That We’re Not Crazier

September 16, 2022 Premium

Lunchtime! Looking for a psychedelic trip? This is a lunch to watch as your beloved and befuddled hosts work through some technical difficulties at the very beginning of the video stream. Jim is still working on making a back catalog available on Patreon. The Amazon Football Conspiracy goes deeper than you think. We get a professional revision of the Emmy’s and find out which shows Jim and A.Ron are looking forward to.

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S01E04 – King of the Narrow Sea – Feedback

September 15, 2022 HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

The feedback bag is bulging, time to cut it open! A helpful listener clears up the “Yes, sir” vs. “Yes, ma’am” business. An observant listener points out the title of the show is actually GOT: HOTD, so it is totally appropriate to ask people if they have HOTD. And a confused Jim wants to know what “riding a dragon” truly means.

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The Master (2012)

September 14, 2022 Bald Move Prestige

Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson comes a movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, a troubled ex-soldier, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, a cult leader. Anderson denies that that the cult in question is Scientology, but you watch the movie and try to tell us it isn’t. Amy Adams and Laura Dern also star in Anderson’s favorite movie out of his own catalog. And we wonder, did Tom Cruise ever have to go through this auditing process?

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S01E04 – King of the Narrow Sea

September 13, 2022 HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Rhaenyra is swiping left on the lords of the land during her bachelorette tour of the realm. Daemon makes a gaudy return to the Red Keep, which means trouble is afoot. Between the late-night trysts and ‘low-born Mardi Gras’, tensions are running high. Explore the angst and more in this laugh-out-loud episode from Bald Move.

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S01E03 – Adar – Feedback

September 13, 2022 Dug Too Deep: The Rings of Power Podcast

Take a big gulp of elf juice before diving into episode three feedback. Lore-bombs are going off with the addition to show-only characters. When the entire show is based off of some appendices, you need to get creative. Want more lore? Check out the Lorehounds and get the inside scoop for all things Middle Earth. 

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S01E04 – King of the Narrow Sea – Instant Talk

September 11, 2022 HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast

Drink up, everyone! HOTD has a steamy episode living up to the Bald Move nickname. What year is it, how babies are there, and was that sexual tension or family bonding time? Join in to ask these questions and more in this Instant Talk.
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S01E03 – Adar

September 9, 2022 Dug Too Deep: The Rings of Power Podcast

Full bellies, rolling caravans, and epic horse riding for the ages. Between the great visuals, fully developed languages, and fun with the Harfoots, we’re ramping up to the halfway point of this season. We get a confusing glimpse of mean-Galadriel and an exciting look at what the Harfoots (Harfeet?) are up to. Want more lore? Check out the Lorehounds and get the inside scoop for all things Middle Earth.

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