Have some drinks and talk Tolkien

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Be1mont and Sam Serindë join Tara, Zay, and Christ to discuss episode 5 of the second season of Rings of Power. We talk about how much we hate Kemen&#39;s character, Númenor, Khazad-dûm, and have a silly tangent involving beavers and Elendil in tall hats. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn Zay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydad Be1mont - https://linktr.ee/be1mont Sam Serindë - https://www.threads.com/@sam_serinde

Of the Rings of Power S2 E5 (Kemen's a Dick to the Gang)

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Sam and Kat join Tara and Chist to discuss the 4the episode of the second season of Rings of Power, Tommy Bombs is incredible, Elrod needs to chill, and Winterblooom encompasses the beauty of Tolkien. Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7 Sam - https://www.threads.com/@gloomweaver_

Of the Rings of Power S2 E4 (The Bombs of Tommy(1))

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The continuation of Sam and Kat joining Tara and Chist to discuss the 4th episode of the second season of Rings of Power, Tommy Bombs is incredible, Elrod needs to chill, and Winterblooom encompasses the beauty of Tolkien. Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallorn Kat - https://www.threads.com/@katfinn7 Sam - https://www.threads.com/@gloomweaver_

Of the Rings of Power S2 E4 (Forgiveness Takes an Age(2))

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Part 2 of the conversation with Jane and Amber including a massive tangent about Eru and the nature of the Ainur. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornAmber -https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiaeJane - https://www.threads.com/@janeellen17

Of the Rings of Power S2 E3 (Tangential Thoughts)

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Amber and Jane join Tara and Christ to talk about RoP S2E3, we discuss Shelob, Damrod, and raw crushing weight Theo lives under. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! Christ - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornAmber -https://www.threads.com/@loquendinerdiaeJane - https://www.threads.com/@janeellen17

Of the Rings of Power S2 E3 (Spider Talks)

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David joins Tara, Christ, and Zay to discuss the first 2 episodes of season 2 of The Rings of Power, surprisingly not a lot of tangents but plenty of language talk, and we find out that Daeron truly was insufferable. Grab a drink and enjoy. Almien! David - https://linktr.ee/davidthengoldoChrist - https://www.threads.com/@thelastmallornZay - https://www.threads.com/@theblerdydad

Of the Rings of Power S2 E1&2

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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!