Dug Too Deep: The Rings of Power Podcast

S02 - Wrapup

A.Rondir and Jimifell dive into the Feed Baggins once more. What is Sauron’s true form? Need a map of Middle-earth? Whip out your liver. Why did the Uruks turn to Sauron?

S02E08 - Shadow and Flame

A.Rondir and Jimifell say good-bye to this series and a few beloved characters. The dads, Adar and King Durin, go out in Middle-Earth fashion. We finally got to see the B

S02E07 - Doomed to Die - Feedback

Dive into the One Inbox to Rule Them All aka Pondering the Orb aka your feedback! Jimifell and A.Rondir discuss the power scaling in Middle Earth. Did Sauron know about t

S02E07 - Doomed to Die

Eregion is under grave threat. The influence of the rings grows deeper. Disa to the rescue! A.Rondir and Jimifell witness the forging of more rings and critique the battl

S02E06 - Where is He? - Feedback

Let’s ponder the orb! A.Ronfir and Jimifell feel the evil influences of your feedback. Still feeling the disappointment of season 1? A.Rondir has a good rewrite for you.

S02E06 - Where is He?

A.Rondir and Jimifell and being consumed by magic of the show. This season delights and excites! The dwarves continue to be the stars of the show and bonus features. Gala

S02E05 - Halls of Stone - Feedback

A.Rondir and Jimifell hone in with their tuning crystal to observe your feedback. Galadriel has “ring-brain”. Celery Bimbo has an unexpected role to play. And speaking of

S02E05 - Halls of Stone

A.Rondir, renowned elf-racist, and Jimifell dig deeper into the problems of the mountain. There is a meeting of the seven Dwarven families…not unlike the family meetings

S02E04 - Eldest - Feedback

A.Rondir and Jimifell descend into the library at Minas Tirith to search for answers. Have we met the future Witch King? We demand to see Theo’s ears. Why were there seve

S02E04 - Eldest

Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo! A.Rondir and Jimifell wonder…who’s the real problem in Numenor? Galadriel cannot be trusted. This show has superior map scenes. And

S02E03 - The Eagle and the Sceptre

Elves are just better than everyone else and that’s all there is to it. Jimifell and A.Rondir are horrified to discover the existence of Orc babies. Arondir, the elf, fig

S02E02 - Where the Stars are Strange

A.Rondir and Jimifell dig deeper into season 2 of The Rings of Power. What’s a misdirect and what’s a complete rewrite of the LOTR books? Galadriel is compromised. Elrond

S02E01 - Elven Kings Under the Sky

It's a solid start to the season with solid characterizations, beautiful landscapes, and only a couple minor pet peeves. Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find

Season 2 Preview

We're back for another season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Surprised? The first season was a pretty rocky, but we're hoping they can tighten things up a

S01 Wrapup

“I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things.” - Frodo. Ok, so not the end of ALL things, but it’s the end of the season. As we reflect on our return to

S01E08 - Alloyed - Feedback

We got a lot of answers in the finale. But were they satisfying answers? Listen in on some of the closing theories about this season and the next. Are there more half-elv

S01E08 - Alloyed

The power has been restored to this show. Great sacrifices are made, destinies intertwined, and identities revealed. Though original Tolkien lore was trampled a bit, it w

S01E07 - The Eye

What? Why? Who? Just a few questions we have about The Rings of Power. This is the tale of two shows, one is super fun, the other is the show we’re getting. But we won’t

S01E06 - Udûn - Feedback

A.ronduin and Jimgoth have gazed into a Palantír and saw your feedback. Tune in for a geologist’s review of those pesky pyroclastic flows. Which begs the question, what l

S01E06 - Udûn

‘Tis an ill portent when Jimfiel deems another episode of TROP as a “Walking Dead” episode. But don’t worry, there are good things too! Galadriel is doing some bad guy st