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Rings And Things
by Agnes J
Welcome to Rings and Things! Join two Hobbits as they explore the wonderful works of Tolkien and more! Send questions, comments and reviews to [email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 27 - What would Gandalf do?
JD and Agnes discuss 'A Shortcut to Mushrooms.' Then, they continue Letter 131, talk about poetry, and review a Middle-earth meal. Rings: 00:00-38:45 Wizard’s Wisdom: 38:46-39:41 Magical Melodies: 39:42-41:45 LLL: 41:46-50:08 Middle-Earth Meals: 50:09 Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Tolkien Reading Day 2026
JD and Agnes celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2026 by reading some passages relating to this year's topic: Unlikely Heroes. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media! https://x.com/RingsndThings https://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/...
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Episode 26 - Retreat Is Competence: Just Run
JD and Agnes discuss Three's Company. They continue talking about Letter 131, and they talk about a truly magical melody. 0:00-44:40 Rings 44:41-54:27 Wizards Wisdom 54:28-1:04:35 Language, Lore and Letters 1:04:36-1:15:31 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Episode 12 Appendix - Lore of the Ringlight Special
Episode 12 Appendix - JD and Agnes talk about the Etymology Nerd and the Algorithm in this special appendix giving some extended thoughts on episode 12. Join our Patreon to gain access to Appendices on all our episodes! Links to Videos mentioned: You Watch Everything Through an “Algorithmic…
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Episode 25 - Gandalf's Moral Culpability
JD and Agnes discuss the second part of Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue letter 131 and analyze the Ring Verse. Segments: 0:00-55:14 Rings 55:15-1:04:36 Wizards Wisdom 1:04:37-1:24:01 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Follow us on...
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Episode 24 - The Reality of Mortality
JD and Agnes begin talking about Shadow of the Past. Then, they continue discussing letter 131 and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media!...
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Episode 23 - A Mythology for Modern Times
JD and Agnes finish discussing Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring. They begin talking about Letter 131 and analyze Bilbo's Walking Song. Segments: 0:00-44:08 Rings 44:09-47:48 Wizards Wisdom 47:49-1:05:18 Language Lore and Letters 1:05:19-1:09:31 Magical Melodies Send questions, reviews or...
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Episode 22 - Hobbits Have No Word for War
JD and Agnes begin discussing Chapter One of The Fellowship of the Ring. They cover an academic paper on Tolkien's "translation techniques" and answer a question in the Post. Segments: 0:00-35:54 Rings 35:55-37:14 Wizard's Wisdom 37:15-45:38 Language, Lore and Letters 45:39-51:52 Shire Post Send...
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Episode 21 - It Is Not a Gift
The VeggieTales' Lord of the Beans Special! JD and Agnes discuss Veggie Tales' Lord of the Beans. Then, they finish discussing the Prologue and enjoy a Middle-earth meal. 0:00-1:00:08 Lord of the Beans Discussion 1:00:09-1:03:04 Wizards Wisdom 1:03:05-1:27:25 Language Lore and Letters - LotR...
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Episode 20 Part 2: There He Goes Deceivin' Again
JD and Agnes finish their discussion they started in part 1 about Rings of Power Season 2 Finale. Then they sum up their thoughts on Rings of Power before continuing their reading of the Prologue of The Fellowship of the Ring and reflect on their podcast journey thus far. Segments: Wizard’s…
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Episode 20 - Sauron's Manhattan Project
JD and Agnes begin their discussion about Rings of Power Season 2 Finale. The analysis runs too long for one episode, so tune in for the exciting conclusion next time! Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on Patreon!...
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Episode 19 - Concerning "Concerning Hobbits"
JD and Agnes Discuss episodes 5 and 6 of from season 2 of Rings of Power. The Language, Lore, and Letters concerns Concerning Hobbits and they answer a question in the Post. Segments: Rings: 0:00 - 54:11 Wizard's Wisdom 54:12-56:49 LLL 56:50-1:14:59 Shire Post 1:15:00 Send questions, reviews or...
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Episode 18 - Sauron, the Used Car Salesman
JD and Agnes discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Rings of Power season 2. Then they finish their discussion of letter 210 and answer a question in the Post. Rings: 0:00-1:00:17 Wizard's Wisdom: 1:00:18- 1:02:26 LLL 1:02:27-1:18:29 Shire Post 1:18:30-1:23:11 Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Episode 17 - By the Way, I'm Sauron
JD and Agnes discuss episodes 1 and 2 of Season 2 of Rings of Power. They begin doing a Language, Lore, and Letters segment every episode, continuing Letter 210, and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on...
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Episode 16 - Ringwraith Kryptonite
JD and Agnes finish discussing the first season of Rings of Power. Then, they continue discussing Letter 210 and answer a question in the Post! Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on...
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Episode 15 - Hello, I'm Here to Serve The Abhorred??
JD and Agnes discuss episodes 5 and 6 from season 1 of Rings of Power. Then, they begin a series looking at Letter 210 by Tolkien on the Zimmerman script. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man 0:00-1:05:20 Rings 1:05:21-1:06:55 Wizards wisdom 1:06:56-1:23:03 Language Lore and Letters Send...
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Episode 14 - Does it Pass the Sniff Test?
JD and Agnes discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Rings of Power. Then they suggest a hobbit habit and answer a question in the Post, 0:00 Rings 1:16:25 Wizard's Wisdom 1:30:00 Hobbit Habit 1:33:58 Shire Post Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on...
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Episode 13: That’s Not How Bouyancy Works
JD and Agnes begin covering Rings of Power with the first two episodes of season 1. Then they answer a question in the Post and talk about Tolkien’s poem, Mythopoeia. Mythopoeia: https://www.tolkien.ro/text/JRR%20Tolkien%20-%20Mythopoeia.pdf Wind Rose:...
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Episode 12 - The Unholy Trinity Special
JD and Agnes discuss the Disney+ special "Kiff: Lore of the Ringlight.' Then Agnes gives her hot takes on what she terms "The Unholy Trinity": The Algorithm, Social Media, and Artificial Intelligence. They wrap up by discussing the two kinds of Elven hope. CGP Grey AI learning:...
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Tolkien Reading Day Special
JD and Agnes celebrate Tolkien Reading Day by reading some passages relating to this year's topic: Fellowship and Community. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on Patreon! patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcast Follow us on Social Media!...
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Episode 11 - Samwise the Chad
JD and Agnes talk about the Rankin and Bass - "Hobbit" and "The Return of the King" and the Ralph Bakshi - "Lord of the Rings." Then they talk about a Hobbit Habit and answer a question in the post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on...
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Episode Ten - Diamonds in the Rough
JD And Agnes provide the answers to last time's trivia and finish looking at The Hobbit Trilogy with The Battle of the Five Armies. Then they take a look at where the podcast will go from here, and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Episode Nine - This Episode Will Make You Angry
JD and Agnes discuss the second movie in The Hobbit trilogy: Desolation of Smaug. Then they follow up on a Hobbit Habit and pose some trivia questions for next time. Hobbit Habit - Fireplace Video: https://youtu.be/RIop5zU0Te0?si=Coo7QextzsZc6CGH Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Episode Eight - Diamond Studs of Power
JD and Agnes discuss the first hobbit movie: An Unexpected Journey. Then they enjoy a Middle-earth Meal and talk some truly Magical Melodies. Misty Mountains - Clamavi De Profundis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ymgFyzbDo&ab_channel=ClamaviDeProfundis Send questions, reviews or comments to:...
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Episode Seven - The War of the Rohirrim Special
Spoilers! JD and Agnes discuss the new Middle-Earth film "The War of the Rohirrim." They analyze characters and themes, followed by a bit of poetry. The Wanderer https://faculty.arts.ubc.ca/sechard/oewand.htm Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the...
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Episode Six - Workplace Burnout
JD and Agnes finish talking about The Return of the King movie. Then, they discuss Tolkien's essay, Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics. Beowulf: Monsters and Critics: https://jenniferjsnow.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/11790039-jrr-tolkien-beowulf-the-monsters-and-the-critics.pdf…
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Episode Five - Daddy Issues
JD And Agnes look at the first half of The Return of the King movie. They suggest a seasonally appropriate Hobbit Habit and answer another question in the Post! Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on Patreon!...
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Episode Four - This is a Good Podcast
Episode Four - This is a Good Podcast JD and Agnes look at the second half of the Two Towers movie. They discuss the forward to the Fellowship of the Ring and answer another question fin the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Support the Podcast on...
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Episode Three - Armchair Therapy
In this episode, JD and Agnes look at the first half of The Two Towers movie. They give answers to trivia questions, enjoy some maggoty meatloaf, and answer a question in the Post. Send questions, reviews or comments to: [email protected] Follow us on Social Media!...
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Episode Two - Boromir Apologetics
JD and Agnes look at the second half of the Fellowship of the Ring movie. They give some trivia questions, summarize Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories," and they answer their first question in the Post! Link to "On Fairy Stories" : https://archive.org/details/on-fairy-stories_202110/mode/2up…
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Episode One - Bilbo's Birthday Bash
JD and Agnes look at the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring movie. They try some of Bilbo's birthday cake and talk about Hobbity things to do. Bilbo's Birthday cake recipe/Frosting Recipe https://www.feastofstarlight.com/happy-birthday-bilbo-and-frodo-baggins/#google_vignette...
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Episode Zero - Hobbit Day
Welcome to Rings and Things! Join two Hobbits as they explore the wonderful works of Tolkien and more in our first episode. We discuss what's in store for the podcast on Hobbit Day!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Rings and Things! Join two Hobbits as they explore the wonderful works of Tolkien and more!
Send questions, comments and reviews to [email protected]
HOSTED BY
Agnes J
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