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The Second Age – Chapter 5: The Last Alliance

David and John discuss Tolkien’s experience in World War I before looking into the War of the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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S03E10 – Stranger in a Strange Land

With a satisfying conclusion to a rocky season, Jim and A.Ron are here to break down their favorite and not-so-favorite moments of the season finale. A.Ron rescinds his previous “jumped the shark” analysis. With one great scene after another, the conclusion of this season came as an emotional gut punch. After that ending, A.Ron and Jim are looking forward to next season.

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S04E07 – Metanoia – Feedback

Would living for eternity in a heaven inevitably turn into a hell? What’s intentional and what is just a misstep in the writing? Do hosts have real blood? Will Nolan and Joy Jeremy Bearimy their way out of this show? Tune in for these questions and more and perhaps hear your own theory discussed.

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Electric Bookaloo: Jon IX

Archeologist Aaron Brummitt joins Anthony to discuss Jon’s coming-of-age chapter. Under discussion: would Robb have beheaded Jon had he arrived in Riverrun? Then Anthony talks storytelling with filmmaker J.J. Hollenback.

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S06E12 – Waterworks

S06E12 “Waterworks” is the episode of Better Call Saul we’ve been waiting for. Great final arcs for our favorite characters and events coming to a head are what it’s all about. Join us for this mega podcast to talk about everything Waterworks.

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Prey, Sandman, Harley Quinn, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Bear

Listeners beware, there are spoilers ahead. Like so many all throughout, okay?

From cool, new finds like the movie Prey to an old favorite like Harley Quinn, Jim and A.Ron discuss what they’re been enjoying and confused by. Sandman didn’t grab their fancy, but Jim will vouch for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Find out the “why”s and “why-not”s on this episode of Off the Clock.

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Castle Architecture and “The Bells” (805)

Medieval historian Iain MacInnes joins Anthony to talk about Castles and King’s Landing. Then Steve does his first viewing of “The Bells.”

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S04E07 – Metanoia

We’re pretty sure the show is messing with us. The answers that Metanoia gave us are confounding a majority of theorizers. As more and more theoretical outcomes are being crossed off of the list, we’re curious to see how this season of Westworld wraps up. Questions about Christina are always interesting, but can we please the notion that there might be horses in the sublime?

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Take a walk on the adventurous side as we revisit a staple of classic pulp movies. The dialogue crackles, the visuals stun, and Harrison Ford creates an icon of 20th century cinema. We have the behind-the-scenes of stunts and the story of Lucas and Spielberg’s fateful Hawaii trip. From the rolling boulder to the Ark wiping out the Third Reich, it’s a rip roaring time of good writing, great acting, and a score that soars.

Thank you to Bill Dodd for commissioning this episode!

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The Second Age – Chapter 4: The Rings of Power

David and John discuss Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy before telling the story of the forging of the Rings of Power. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

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