Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things
Hosted by Sam Marvin and Sean Briggs, this podcast covers the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, adaptations of Tolkien's works, and all things nerdy. When not talking about Tolkien, we talk about D&D, Renaissance Faires, cartoons, video games, and more! We started with the following mission: Tolkien's Legendarium and all works within the genre should be accessible by everyone. We approach the material from the seats of an average fan.
Episodes
106 episodes
106 - Legend of Vox Machina 3.7, 3.8 and 3.9!
Episodes galore! A member of Vox Machina DIES! The party regroups to fight more dragons. We explore daddy issues. There's a hefty amount of betrayal. There's a climactic battle and more demons!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:10
105 - Legend of Vox Machina 3.5 and 3.6!
We cover the next two episodes in the 3rd season of the Legend of Vox Machina! Devils, demons, ancient white dragons! Wyrmlings! A city destroyed!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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27:16
104 - Legend of Vox Machina 3.4 - Hell to Pay
Our party of brave adventurers travels in disguise to the Hells and the City of Dis! Demons feasting on souls, Devils playing games of chance, and a faltering relationship with a deity? Travel to the Hells with us!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:51
103 - Legend of Vox Machina 3.3 - Vexations
We're off to Draconia in search for a new Vestige of Divergence! We find a gate to Hell, an attack by dragon, and a friendship tarnished. Join us as we prepare for the City of Dis!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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24:55
102 - Legend of Vox Machina 3.2 - Prisoners of Ank'Harel
We continue the travels of the mighty Vox Machina! The party continues to explore the city of Ank'Harel, we meet royalty, and Percy is almost transformed? Scanlan has daddy issues! The stage is set for the next phase of the adventure!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:54
101 - Return from Hiatus and Legend of Vox Machina 3.1
We return from an unexpected beak over the winter holidays. The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 is on the menu! We return to Tal'Dorei with the loveable Critical Role characters of Vox Machina. What awaits us with what's left of the Chroma Concl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:18
100 - 100 Episode Celebration, Mead Update and Rings of Power News!
We get together to reminisce on 100 episodes! We talk about of favorite (and least favorite) topics. We tasted the final product of our podcast mead. And an episode wouldn't be complete without the insane news coming from the Rings of Power sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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45:38
99 - Rings of Power Season 2 Recap
Season two is in the books! We talk about the positives, shortcomings, and failures. How did it stack up to season one? Are we at all excited about the direction of season three? Who should the protagonist be? Reminisce with us!
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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1:04:54
98 - Rings of Power 2.8 - Shadow and Flame - Season 2 Finale!
It's the season two finale of Rings of power! Are we happy the suffering is finally over? Potentially! This season did have its bright spots! Were they able to have a finale that built upon their mid season successes? What's the fate of Celebri...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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1:01:15
97 - Rings of Power 2.7 - Doomed to Die
Celebrimbor has a lot going on! There's a lot of jewelry coming out of Eregion! Rivers can be blocked up pretty easily! Poor Mirdania! How long until something actually happens in Moria??? What's going on in Rhûn???
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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41:07
96 - Rings of Power 2.6 - Where is He?
Things are getting real in Eregion! There's an enemy at the doorstep of the elves. Numenor is getting the Valar involved. The Stranger needs a stick. The Dwarves are getting super greedy. And the episodes continue to get better! (As long as we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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39:29
95 - Rings of power 2.5 - Halls of Stone
The dwarvish ring of power is benefitting the realm of Khazad-Dûm, but Prince Durin is having reservations... The Faithful in Numenor face trials. Disa fears an unknown horror has awoken in the depths. Annatar tricks Celebrimbor into aiding in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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31:13
94 - Rings of Power 2.4 - Eldest
Tom Bombadil! Barrow wights! Unnecessary Hobbit plot lines! Ent wives! Confusing timelines! Better episodes in the second half of the season??
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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42:09
93 - Rings of Power 2.3 - The Eagle and the Sceptre
We return to Numenor and figure out what in the hells is happening on that island. Isildur makes his reappearance, and we forgot he was in the show! An eagle shows up for some reason? And the elves are looking for more mithril to make more ring...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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32:48
92 - Rings of Power 2.2 - Where the Stars Are Strange
In the second episode of Rings of Power Season 2, we touch base with the dwarves! You'll need to create a graphic to help you keep all these storylines straight! The question persists, who is the stranger?!?!? Here's to hoping the writing impro...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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41:54
91 - Rings of Power 2.1 - Elven Kings Under the Sky
We return to Middle Earth! Season two of Amazon's Rings of Power series has finally arrived. After all of the criticism the first season received, were they able to course correct and make some much needed improvements? Join us as we revisit El...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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50:57
90 - House of the Dragon 2.8 - The Queen Who Ever Was
Damon has finally figured his s%$t out in Harrenhall! The triarchy is super into mud wrestling... Only one battle has taken place on screen since this civil war began, and we'll have to wait years before season 3! This is the House of the Drago...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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32:52
89 - Rings of Power Season Two 2nd Trailer
There's a new Rings of Power trailer for the second season! We felt deceived with trailers for the first season, so should we be hesitant with these? Overall, they look exciting, but as they say, "Fool me once..."
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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21:01
88 - House of the Dragon 2.7 - The Red Sowing
Dragon riders, small folk on fire, intense rehab, teenagers verbally abusing their elders, and all signs point to war in this episode!
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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43:08
87 - House of the Dragon 2.6 - Smallfolk
A late episode 87 is upon us! Daemon is STILL freaking out in Harrenhall, Rhaenyra finds comfort at home..., where are the Stark greybeards?, and the smallfolk are beginning to rise! Look out Greens, you have some angry peasants within your wal...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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28:45
86 - House of the Dragon 2.5 - Regent
A crispy king! A man that has lost everything! Moldy food! The Twins! Dameon hallucinations! This episode of House of the Dragon pretty much has it all. Also, in this episode, we bring you new intro/outro music courtesy of Sean's hurdy gurdy! A...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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28:53
85 - House of the Dragon 2.4 - The Red Dragon and the Gold
We begin this episode by wishing the great Sam Riegel a continued recovery after his ailment announcement on 7/8! Slight Critical Role spoilers with that. Then, we continue our journey into Westeros with episode four of season two! Daemon is tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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53:00
84 - House of the Dragon 2.3 - The Burning Mill
War is still building in Westeros! Even after an assassination of an infant and the attempted assassination of a monarch, armies still aren't on the move! We uncover a misunderstanding, hallucinate from touching a tree, and do a bunch of talkin...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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46:39
83 - House of the Dragon 2.2 - Rhaenyra the Cruel
In the aftermath of an assassination, we see how the factions play their hands. Queen Rhaenyra has trouble trusting Daemon. King Aegon seeks vengeance. Finally, in honor of Dwight Schrute, we get some twin action.
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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31:33
82 - House of the Dragon 2.1 - A Son For A Son
We return to Westeros with the season two premier 'A Son for a Son'. Last season left off with the death of a son, in this episode, we learn of the consequences! Follow along with us as we cover each new episode as they are released!
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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52:57