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Welcome to Rings and Things! Join two Hobbits as they explore the wonderful works of Tolkien and more!
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Episodes
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- Episode 27 - What would Gandalf do? · 53 minJD and Agnes discuss 'A Shortcut to Mushrooms.' Then, they continue Letter 131, talk about poetry, and review a Middle-earth meal. Rings: 00:00-38:45 Wizard’s Wisdom…
- Tolkien Reading Day 2026 · 23 minJD 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…
- Episode 26 - Retreat Is Competence: Just Run · 1 h 15 minJD and Agnes discuss Three's Company. They continue talking about Letter 131, and they talk about a truly magical melody. 0:00-44:40 Rings 44:41-54:27 Wizards Wisdom…
- Episode 12 Appendix - Lore of the Ringlight Special · 19 minEpisode 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…
- Episode 25 - Gandalf's Moral Culpability · 1 h 31 minJD 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 Rings 55:15-1:04:36 Wizards Wisdom…
- Episode 24 - The Reality of Mortality · 57 minJD 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…
- Episode 23 - A Mythology for Modern Times · 1 h 9 minJD 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 Rings…
- Episode 22 - Hobbits Have No Word for War · 52 minJD 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…
- Episode 21 - It Is Not a Gift · 1 h 31 minThe 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…
- Episode 20 Part 2: There He Goes Deceivin' Again · 1 h 57 minJD 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…
- Episode 20 - Sauron's Manhattan Project · 1 h 18 minJD 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…
- Episode 19 - Concerning "Concerning Hobbits" · 1 h 20 minJD 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…
- Episode 18 - Sauron, the Used Car Salesman · 1 h 23 minJD 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: 0:00-1:00:17 Wizard's…
- Episode 17 - By the Way, I'm Sauron · 1 h 23 minJD 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…
- Episode 16 - Ringwraith Kryptonite · 1 h 48 minJD 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…
- Episode 15 - Hello, I'm Here to Serve The Abhorred?? · 1 h 23 minJD 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…
- Episode 14 - Does it Pass the Sniff Test? · 1 h 51 minJD 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 Rings 1:16:25 Wizard's Wisdom 1:30:00 Hobbit…
- Episode 13: That’s Not How Bouyancy Works · 1 h 55 minJD 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…
- Episode 12 - The Unholy Trinity Special · 1 h 36 minJD 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…
- Tolkien Reading Day Special · 18 minJD 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…
