Curious Lore

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Curious Lore

Captivating discussions of questions and answers related to the lore of The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Marvel. Many of the questions center on character comparisons and analysis, exploring their relative strengths, abilities, and motivations. The sources also cover discussions about the lore and events within these fictional universes, speculating on how things might have played out differently if certain decisions had been made or events altered.

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    Episode 13

    - Why doesn’t Gandalf know immediately that Bilbo’s ring is the One Ring? What other magic ring could it have been? - Why didn't Dooku try to escape when Anakin was about to execute him? - What are some of the most horrifying implications of Tolkien's universe?

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    Episode 12

    - Why is Batman, a man with no superhuman abilities, considered by his peers to be “the most dangerous man alive”? - How well were Frodo and Sam portrayed in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies? - When elves are reincarnated, are they born as babies or brought back as they were? and more!

  3. 11

    Episode 11

    - What would happen if Anakin Skywalker or Padme told the Jedi Council about their marriage and pregnancy? - Who can defeat Jamie Lannister with both hands? - If Sauron was a Maia spirit not bid to clothe himself in flesh like the Istari and could use his full raw power on Middle Earth why did he bother creating the ring and putting a lot of his power in to it? Why not just retain that power and dominate? and more!

  4. 10

    Episode 10

    - Is it unfair that in a Thor vs Superman fight, Thor has a weapon (Mjolnir)? - If Odin lost an eye in the MCU to a Frost Giant, what makes people think he could beat Thanos? - If you could choose any character to be Mace Windu's Padawan, who would you choose and why? and more!

  5. 9

    Episode 09

    - What is the worst change Peter Jackson made in his LOTR movies in relation to Tolkien's plot in The Lord of the Rings? - How would the five "special war threats" fair against Yhwach before his consumption of the Soul King? - Superman is only as strong as he is because of our sun right? So why is he commonly referred to as the strongest superhero ever if he needs that handicap? Wouldn’t Martian Manhunter be more in the running because he doesn’t have that crutch? and more!

  6. 8

    Episode 08

    - How powerful is Kong in the Monsterverse? Can he defeat any of the titans, including Ghidorah and Godzilla? - Why didn't Aragorn or his ancestors reclaim the throne of Gondor sooner? - In Game of Thrones, could Littlefinger have saved Ned Stark? If so, what actions could he have taken to save him? and more!

  7. 7

    Episode 07

    - Would Gandalf ever admit that he's a Maia if someone figured it out and questioned him about it? - Who was a better fighter, Robert Baratheon or The Mountain? - What if Odin had all the Infinity Stones?

  8. 6

    Episode 06

    - What if Rhaegar Targaryen had won the Battle of the Trident? - Since Valinor is the undying lands, how could the mortal Sam, Frodo, Gimli, and Bilbo sail to valinor? - What is Elendil’s lineage in Numenor? Is he a part of the royal family?

  9. 5

    Episode 05

    - How many people were aware that Gandalf was a Maia? - What was special about Sean Bean's portrayal of Ned Stark that we remember Ned until this date? - If the Avengers fought Superman, who would win?

  10. 4

    Episode 04

    What was the cause of Feanor's resentment for Melkor? What was the reason for the conflict between the Starks and Targaryens? Who is the most underrated and scariest villain in the MCU? Did Sauron know about who Gandalf really was?

  11. 3

    Episode 03

    The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars - The discussions examine characters' true identities, motivations, and the impact of their actions, while also exploring fan theories and debates about the stories' intricate details.

  12. 2

    Episode 02

    Sauron's appearance in The Silmarillion, the potential for a romance between Rey and Kylo Ren, and the outcome of a battle between Darth Vader and Baylan Skoll.

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    Curious Lore - First Episode

    Captivating discussions of questions and answers related to the lore of The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Marvel. Many of the questions center on character comparisons and analysis, exploring their relative strengths, abilities, and motivations. The sources also cover discussions about the lore and events within these fictional universes, speculating on how things might have played out differently if certain decisions had been made or events altered.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Captivating discussions of questions and answers related to the lore of The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Marvel. Many of the questions center on character comparisons and analysis, exploring their relative strengths, abilities, and motivations. The sources also cover discussions about the lore and events within these fictional universes, speculating on how things might have played out differently if certain decisions had been made or events altered.

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