Bedste The Prancing Pony Podcast-podcasts (2024)

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348 – You Give Love a Bad Name 1:38:08

29m ago1:38:08

1:38:08

The waning of Gondor had already begun in Atanatar’s day; let’s hope Don brings better luck for the PPP. Join us as Gondor reaches the summit of its power in the first of two episodes on the Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion in Appendix A. Lazy kings and racist Gondorians lead to a civil war, Eldacar is shot through the heart and Castamir’s to blame,…

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Talking About Tolkien - At the Sign of the Prancing Pony (Fellowship, Ch 9) 36:41

15h ago36:41

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The gang makes it to the inn of The Prancing Pony in the village of Bree. Gandalf is no where to be found. Frodo succeeds on a performance check. Fails on an acrobatics check. Then fails on a bluff check. Everyone is now in mortal danger. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodc…

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How many Super Mario Games are there? A Nate rabbit hole. 1:32:18

4d ago1:32:18

1:32:18

It's Nate's Nightmare November and he has gone mad with power. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod…

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347 – Livin’ On a Prayer 1:45:53

7d ago1:45:53

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Arvedui offers the Lossoth jewels they don’t want; Alan and Don offer bad puns you don’t want. Join us as evil comes to Arnor as we continue our time in Appendix A, this time on Arnor and the Heirs of Isildur. Rhudaur goes bad, the Barrow-downs get new residents, and Arvedui finds he’s not even halfway there. We speculate on the reason for Arnor’s …

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Election Special - Kind of Discussing Breaking Through by Ralph Nader 1:06:33

11d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Does Ralph Nader have the solution to our current political climate? No. He doesn't. I look forward to your comments. Let the nightmare begin. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutb…

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035 – Magical Woo Woo Sounds 2:16:10

12d ago2:16:10

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Join Alan, James, and Sara as they ponder Pelargir, ruminate about Rhûn, admire Adar, and linger on Lindon in the second half of our post-season review of Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We talk through the remaining storylines in the show, including high praise for some, and... less than that for others.…

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Another Ben Drowned 27:32

14d ago27:32

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Did you really believe that it was over? Did you think you could watch me, share me, READ ME without consequence? Oh no. It isn't over. It will never be over. As sure as the sun rises in the East, as sure as this world ends in fire, Ben. Drowns. You have drowned him. And now you will rejoice in celebration of his unholy baptism. Support the show Di…

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Talking About Tolkien - Fog on the Barrow-downs (Fellowship, Ch8) 1:00:44

15d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

The Hobbits leave the house of Tom Bombadil with one assignment: don't go to the barrow-downs. Sure would be a shame if they happened to have a picnic/nap right on top of one... Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodc…

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346 – Already Gone 1:58:53

17d ago1:58:53

1:58:53

Tolkien gives us 3400 years of Númenórean history in just a few pages; Alan and Don make those few pages *feel* like a 3400-year long episode. Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as we walk through the line of Kings and Queens of Númenor in our second episode on Appendix A I (i) on Númenor. We wonder what would have…

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Creepypasta - Ben (No Relation) Drowned 1:42:23

18d ago1:42:23

1:42:23

Ben enlists the help of Zelda expert Nathaniel Creed to solve the mystery of another Ben's drowning. Someone is out here killing Bens, and you know what Ben says to that? "Over my dead body!" Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/words…

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034 – Most Valuable Dwarf Award 1:55:53

19d ago1:55:53

1:55:53

The envelope, please... Join Alan, Sara, and James as they talk about costumes, casting, and Khazad-dûm (it’s alliteration, folks) in what is only the first half of our post-season review of Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! We give well-deserved praise to Bear McCreary, wonder where Círdan disappeared to, …

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Talking About Tolkien - In The House of Tom Bombadil (Fellowship, Ch7) 54:34

22d ago54:34

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We spend an evening in the house of Tom Bombadil. Good food and good(ish) song flow freely. Then after dinner Tom takes us to sit by the fire and shares with us his insight into the nature of reality and the history of all creation. Everyone but Frodo falls asleep. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threa…

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345 – Take It Easy 1:49:38

24d ago1:49:38

1:49:38

Shall I describe it to you, or would you like Alan and Don to find you a map? Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as Tolkien introduces us to his island paradise in the what-it-says-on-the-tin chapter, A Description of the Island of Númenor, from Unfinished Tales! We have fun with Quenya pronunciations, decide that …

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Nate Derails Halloween 1:20:49

25d ago1:20:49

1:20:49

This week Ben attempts to recommend some books about modern magic, spiritualism, and ghosts. Nate said "that's not going to work for me brother." This is what happens when Nate was asked not to read the book and hasn't taken anything for his ADHD whatsoever. So... yeah, not really sure who this is for but if you want to listen to your boys talk abo…

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Talking About Tolkien - The Old Forest (Fellowship, Ch6) 36:03

29d ago36:03

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A sentient willow tree swallows Pippin and Merry. A strange man sings several songs and then hits the tree with a stick. It's super effective Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbo…

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344 – Life in the Fast Lane 1:32:44

1M ago1:32:44

1:32:44

Tolkien regrets the ‘truncated and compressed form’ of the Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, while Alan and Don regret the truncated and compressed form of this episode! Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as Tolkien gives us the fastest version of The Silmarillion ever in our first episode on the Annals of the K…

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Ben Discusses The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson for way too long 1:50:03

1M ago1:50:03

1:50:03

This week Ben wastes tons of time ruining magic and horror for himself by reading The Amityville Horror and then researching it and then everything just goes off the rails. Nate is really really glad to not have had to read this. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Insta…

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343 – Questions After Nightfall 28 1:37:04

1M ago1:37:04

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Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy as we answer listener questions in our 28th Questions After Nightfall episode! From the negative buoyancy of hobbits to how long the wait is for a new Elf body, from Elves in HDR to Silmariën and the laws of agnatic primogeniture (which still confuse Don), our listeners pose chall…

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Discussing Goosebumps - Welcome to Dead House by RL Stine 1:50:09

1M ago1:50:09

1:50:09

For a variety of reasons, Ben has decided to give Goosebumps one more try. We're going back to where it all began: Welcome to Deadhouse. Will RL Stine be redeemed, or was Goosebumps truly just a fad? Find out on this exciting episode of Words About Books. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wo…

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033 – Schrödinger's Podcast 2:51:11

1M ago2:51:11

2:51:11

Join Alan, James, and Sara as they avoid spoilers in this episode blurb, discuss the revelation of the Stranger's name, weep over a powerful father-son moment, and agree that the show has gotten better - all in their discussion of the Season 2 finale of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - 'Shadow and Flame'. Annatar mak…

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Talking About Tolkien - A Conspiracy Unmasked (Fellowship, Ch5) 23:18

1M ago23:18

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Turns out Frodo is really bad at keeping secrets. Now 5 innocent ponies are about to enter into the adventure of a lifetime. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy th…

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342 – Paperback Writer 1:57:31

2M ago1:57:31

1:57:31

Sam answers all of Elanor’s questions, as Alan tries to dodge most of Don’s questions. Join The Man of the West and the Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy, as we look at what was almost Tolkien’s post-credit bonus scene. Samwise gets writer’s block, Elanor longs for the old days, and Rose remembers a moment of unexplained joy. We discuss whether M…

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Discussing Opus by Satoshi Kon 55:57

2M ago55:57

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This week the boys check out a manga. Opus by Satoshi Kon. Get ready for a story within a story within a narrative within a podcast. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja…

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032 – Under His Thumb 2:14:51

2M ago2:14:51

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Join Alan, James, and Sara as they mourn Mírdania, remember Rían, and are apprehensive for Arondir in their discussion of Season 2, Episode 7 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - 'Doomed to Die'. Celebrimbor enjoys a cuppa during a delightful delusion, Glüg considers organizing an Uruk labor union, and Mister Mouse proves there's a glitch…

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Talking About Tolkien - A Shortcut to Mushrooms (Fellowship, Ch4) 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

A Ringwraith tramples farmer Maggot's fields and you won't believe what happens next. Also, is it just me, or is this episode a little too long? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsabou…

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341 – Everyday I Write the Book 1:35:47

2M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Well, we’re back. Join The Man of the West and Don Marshall, the Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy, as we begin Season 9 of The Prancing Pony Podcast with a deep dive into the first version of the Epilogue to The Lord of the Rings. We chat about elanor the flower and Elanor the young hobbit-lass, wonder when a prophecy isn’t a prophecy, and get a…

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Nate Discusses Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood 1:30:26

2M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

This week the BAD BOY OF PODCASTING Nate talks about a Chess romance book with Ben, who is just trying to provide for his family. If you want to join the patreon so that you can vote in great books like this, go do that. Right away. 'K bye. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspo…

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031 – Tom's Trolley Problem 2:09:26

2M ago2:09:26

2:09:26

Listen in as Alan, Sara, and James talk through the things they love - and the things they don't love so much - about Season 2, Episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - 'Where is He?' | While we still ask that question about Celeborn, it's Adar asking the question about whatever Halbrand is going by these days. From the next-level g…

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Talking About Tolkien - Three is Company (Fellowship, Ch3) 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Frodo meets an elf and we somehow wind up revisiting the entire 10,000 year history of the Noldor. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop…

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Discussing William Gibson's Unused Screenplay for Alien 3 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Ben and Nate share their thoughts on William Gibsons's unused screenplay for Alien 3, a film that is hated by the fanbase. Could Gibson have done it better? Yeah, probably, but it's still kind of mid. You wanna hear about how my landlord took out a wasp nest? It is a metaphor for the Alien franchise, and also practical pest control advice? All this…

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030 – O Captain! My Captain! 1:52:15

2M ago1:52:15

1:52:15

Join Alan, James, and Sara as they walk their way through what they all agree is the best episode of Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Episode 5 'Halls of Stone'. From King Durin and his newfound power (and greed), to Annatar's masterful manipulation of Celebrimbor and Mírdania, the RoPWU team have things to say. This episode …

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Talking About Tolkien - The Shadow of the Past (Fellowship Ch2) 1:19:53

2M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Gandalf's back and he has some explaining to do. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.wordsaboutbooks.ninja/ Buy the Books - https://bookshop.org/shop/wabpod…

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A Night With Ben & Nate: Dune Post-Mortem 1:11:53

2M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Words About Dune is over. Well, mostly. This is the finale where we wrap up talking about the book series that Ben started this podcast for. This whole thing has been an excuse to force someone to read Dune so he could talk to someone about it. Good times... good times. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.…

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029 – This Episode... Takes An Age 2:38:57

2M ago2:38:57

2:38:57

Join Alan, Sara, and James as they talk (at great length) about the third and fourth episodes in Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. From Isildur's meet-cute gone bad to Tom Bombadil pet-naming habits, the RoPWU crew talk about it all, noting that when this show gets it right, they really get it right. And wi…

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028 – Squid Ink Pasta Boy 2:06:49

2M ago2:06:49

2:06:49

Alan, James, and Sara team up once again to walk you through the first two episodes of Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We watch Sauron go from an unconvincing CEO, through his squishy days, until he becomes the Halbrand we all know and Galadriel can't stop thinking about. We rave about Círdan, Disa, and the singing o…

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Talking About Tolkien - A Long Expected Party (Fellowship Ch1) 48:54

2M ago48:54

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Bilbo throws the largest party that the Shire has ever seen. Nate wonders if it is irresponsible to use the weapon of The Enemy to annoy your terrible relatives. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https…

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Continuing to Discuss Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert 1:40:00

2M ago1:40:00

1:40:00

This week we wrap up our discussion of Chapterhouse: Dune. We leave the series on a bit of a downer note with our heroes (or whatever we would call them) taking off in a No Ship while the Bene Gesserit and Honored Matre leadership becomes one. The villains of this trilogy reveal themselves to be some higher level of Face Dancer, something beyond an…

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Talking About Tolkien - Prologue (The Fellowship of the Ring) 1:02:24

3M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

First, we're going to check back in with the gang from The Hobbit and see where they are now. Then we're going to get a little refresher on Hobbit lore. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutbookspodcast Blog - https://blog.w…

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Discussing Chapterhouse Dune by Frank Herbert (Dune VI) Part I 1:34:52

3M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Welcome back, Dune fanatics! This week, Ben and Nate tackle the mind-bending first half of Frank Herbert’s Chapterhouse: Dune. With the Bene Gesserit teetering on the edge of annihilation and the Honored Matres breathing down their necks, Chapterhouse is all that stands between the Sisterhood and total extinction. As expected, Herbert spins a web o…

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Discussing The Old Man and The Sea 52:05

3M ago52:05

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In honor of "Back to School" month, we're talking about The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Will this book be the one that finally changes the boys' minds on fancy-pants literary fiction? The answer may surprise you. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram…

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Discussing American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Part 2) 1:40:11

3M ago1:40:11

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We conclude our revisit of American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Since the first time I read this book, I've changed. The way I think about Neil Gaiman has certainly changed. The real question is, will my earlier review of the book change? (Yes, it will). Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsabout…

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027 – You Look Familiar 1:52:48

3M ago1:52:48

1:52:48

Halbrand comes back to Eregion for more; James, Sara, and Alan come back to the podcast for more, too — but without a wig. Join us as we bring you up to speed on all the things we’ve seen and heard about the upcoming Season 2 of Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power! From big blue bling to the most underrated Elf ever, the RoPWU c…

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340 – Since You’re Gone 2:28:03

3M ago2:28:03

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Bilbo wakes up from his nap just in time to pass the Old Took; Alan and Shawn wake up from our nap just in time to pass the two-hour mark. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as Sam finally figures out where Frodo is going in the last of our three episodes on The Grey Havens - and the final episode of our six-season journey through Th…

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Discussing American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Part 1) 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Ben revisits American Gods in the wake of the allegations against Neil Gaiman to see if learning something terrible about one of his favorite authors will change his interpretation of a text he enjoyed so much he bought it twice. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Insta…

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339 – You’re the Girl 2:24:35

4M ago2:24:35

2:24:35

Rosie is the girl that keeps Sam up at night, so they get married; we are the podcast hosts that keep you up at night - all we ask from you is to subscribe. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as anniversaries become dark days for Frodo in the second of our three episodes on The Grey Havens. Frodo suggests Sam and Rosie move in to Bag…

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Ben Discusses Pendragon: The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale Part II 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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We're back! Ben is wrapping up our discussion of the first book of the Pendragon series. What does Ben think about it? Is it any good? I could tell you, but it's really better if you experience it for yourself. Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.…

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338 – Good Times Roll 1:52:47

4M ago1:52:47

1:52:47

Spring surpassed Sam’s wildest hopes; Alan and Shawn are content just avoiding disappointment. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as the hobbits let the good times roll while rebuilding the Shire in the first of three episodes on The Grey Havens. Lobelia Sackville-Baggins finds redemption and popularity; the Gaffer shouts random prov…

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Ben Talks About Pendragon: The Merchant of Death by D. J. MacHale Part I 1:12:59

4M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This episode was ready at midnight but we got engrossed in mummy hunting and, well, whoops. Anyway this week we talk about the other Christmas book, the one Nate got for Ben. It's the first book of the Pendragon series! Does anybody else remember this? I don't think anyone in modern times remembers or cares but it's possible that millennials rememb…

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Talking About Tolkien - The Last Stage (The Hobbit, Ch19) 19:11

4M ago19:11

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The final chapter of The Hobbit, in which we learn never to trust the Sackville-Bagginses. This one made me a little emotional guys. Is it normal for a book to make you feel feelings? Support the show Discord - https://discord.gg/6BaNRtcP8C Threads - https://www.threads.net/@wordsaboutbookspodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordsaboutboo…

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337 – Magic 1:57:42

4M ago1:57:42

1:57:42

Merry tells Sandyman that he is “dirty and insolent”, and the obvious jokes about your podcast hosts write themselves. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark for one of the saddest hours in our heroes’ lives in the last of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Sam’s heart is broken by the devastation in his hometown, the hobbit…

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