Rings And Things

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] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

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 Rings44:41-54:27 Wizards Wisdom54:28-1:04:35 Language, Lore and Letters1:04:36-1:15:31 Magical MelodiesSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Gaze”: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vQHTDwf9y4EThis Video Survived. But What Didn’t?: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4aDqqehjb7MSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Rings55:15-1:04:36 Wizards Wisdom1:04:37-1:24:01 Magical MelodiesSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Rings44:09-47:48 Wizards Wisdom47:49-1:05:18 Language Lore and Letters1:05:19-1:09:31 Magical MelodiesSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Rings35:55-37:14 Wizard's Wisdom37:15-45:38 Language, Lore and Letters45:39-51:52 Shire PostSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Discussion1:00:09-1:03:04 Wizards Wisdom1:03:05-1:27:25 Language Lore and Letters - LotR Prologue1:27:26-1:31:37 Middle Earth MealsSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Wisdom: 0:00-57:35LLL: 57:36-1:13:06The End of All Things: 1:32:13-1:57:19LotR Readers Companion: https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_A_Reader%27s_CompanionSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 - 54:11Wizard's Wisdom 54:12-56:49LLL 56:50-1:14:59Shire Post 1:15:00Send questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

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: 0:00-1:00:17Wizard's Wisdom: 1:00:18- 1:02:26LLL 1:02:27-1:18:29Shire Post 1:18:30-1:23:11Send questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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_Man0:00-1:05:20 Rings1:05:21-1:06:55 Wizards wisdom1:06:56-1:23:03 Language Lore and LettersSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Rings1:16:25 Wizard's Wisdom 1:30:00 Hobbit Habit1:33:58 Shire PostSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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.pdfWind Rose: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpkYRsmyqlzkrSYwPSSXRyg Moonsong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifQ3JRS4gqc Song of Eldamar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5H59zXITOUPhilip Menzies Channel: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsvNTMFg-b8GAkArqag8VEh80wQrutGv4Melkor’s Pride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL-oBNKI6OwGustav Holt - Jupiter: https://youtu.be/Nz0b4STz1lo?si=zyY285goqqd4zdEYThus Sprach Zathuria: https://youtu.be/BekjyAH7c2A?si=y6rohG1Uka7PKsphSally’s Song: https://youtu.be/hDaKud0ZomE?si=kZREBEGyz3WMjt0CWood Kid - Iron https://youtu.be/vSkb0kDacjs?si=lhHFQu7eFLu5k-cuTwo step from hell: https://youtu.be/dJ-QLl5qjLg?si=xrA9pflMBRJ7YNjHHalo theme: https://youtu.be/0jXTBAGv9ZQ?si=Frss2lZxtuP1aqamSkyrim: https://youtu.be/9gDPbac2QyU?si=aTkDCF7wyD3FlrLhSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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: ⁠https://youtu.be/R9OHn5ZF4Uo?si=oX-qD8VPwL5GVrwrSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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=Coo7QextzsZc6CGHSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Profundishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ymgFyzbDo&ab_channel=ClamaviDeProfundisSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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 Wandererhttps://faculty.arts.ubc.ca/sechard/oewand.htmSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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.pdfSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

Episode Four - This is a Good PodcastJD 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] the Podcast on Patreon!patreon.com/RingsandThingsPodcastFollow us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wUhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rings-and-things/id1778895489

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/2upSend questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

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 Recipe⁠https://www.feastofstarlight.com/happy-birthday-bilbo-and-frodo-baggins/#google_vignette⁠⁠https://ourbestbites.com/the-best-buttercream-frosting/#wprm-recipe-container-42786⁠ Send questions, reviews or comments to:[email protected] us on Social Media!https://x.com/RingsndThingshttps://www.instagram.com/ringsnthingspodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@Rings_And_Thingshttps://open.spotify.com/show/1qeZO8QdCNYegvo4aJC1wU

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!