Podcast of the Rings

A weekly exploration of all things Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings", and Middle-Earth. Join Ben and Jess as they examine the books, movies, TV shows, appendices, lore, and more; all with lighthearted and unfocused joy.A new episode every Tuesday.

Podcast of the Rings is a comedy podcast hosted by Ben & Jess, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ben & Jess hosts Podcast of the Rings, a comedy show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Fellowship Fights! Pitting Middle-earth Characters Against Each Other!

  Feb 22, 20251h 14mS6

  <p>DING DING!! We're pitting beloved Fellowship friends and Middle-earth heavyweights against each other and deciding who would win in an MMA match. Let us know if we got it right! <br /> --<br />LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS  to our new podcasts about House of the Dragon AND Game of Thrones.</p> <p>Head over to our PATREON now!</p> <p>Shout out to Patreon Member Jesse Glaspey, aka ArsenalRoy2K, aka one of our Elven-Kings! Thank you for your support on Patreon!<br /> --<br /> Email us at PodcastoftheRings@gmail.com<br...

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  Why "The Hunt for Gollum" is a Bad Idea

  Jan 21, 202551 minS5

  <p>New Line Cinema's announcement of The Hunt for Gollum as part of their official Lord of the Rings universe has sparked heated debate, and we're diving right into it. Why do we think this spin-off is an objectively bad idea? We break down the creative, narrative, and franchise implications of this bold move.<br /> --<br />LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS  to our new podcasts about House of the Dragon AND Game of Thrones.</p> <p>Head over to our PATREON now!</p> <p>Shout out to Patreon Member Jesse Glaspey, ak...

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  Episode #1

  The Meh of the Rohirrim

  Jan 14, 202553 minS6

  <p>An OFFICIAL Lord of the Rings movie has come and gone with very little to do... and it's a shame. While Ben and Jess are able to find real positives with the animation, The War of the Rohirrim, we're still left with the feeling that the movie was just...</p> <p>OK. Let's get into it.<br /> -<br /> Available on YouTube and podcasts!</p> <p > LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS  to our new podcasts about House of the Dragon AND Game of Thrones.</p> <p>Head over to our PATREON no...

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  Episode #10

  Finishing the Chapter on "The Rings of Power" Season 2

  Oct 19, 20241h 6mS5

  <p>While there isn't a lot to say that hasn't been said, Ben & Jess attempt to succinctly close out "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season 2... and fail. BUT we share our thoughts on what it was like watching the series alongside you and look forward to what might happen in season 3 when it premieres 5 years from now.<br /> <br /> Do you realize the series will likely conclude in 2030? Like... will we even make it til then?</p> <p >Better in 1080p. Available on YouTube!</p> <p > LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to epi...

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  Episode #9

  Special Release: Game of Thrones "Winter Is Coming" Breakdown

  Oct 10, 202457 minS5

  <p>Before we dive into our full recap of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power next week, we're excited to share something special with you! We're releasing our deep dive into Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 1: "Winter Is Coming." Normally, this episode is part of our Podcast of Thrones, a Patreon-exclusive series where we break down every episode of Game of Thrones, and we're just about 5 episodes in.</p> <p>If you enjoy this episode and want more, sign up for our $5 Patreon tier to get access to the rest of the series! You can even try i...

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