We discuss the season finale of The Rings of Power: Season 2 and look back on the season as a whole.

A massive battle for the fate of Eregion is at the heart of this episode, as is the relationship between Sauron and Celebrimbor.

Where is that big bad Sauron guy hiding out now? Hey, where is he?

The rings for the men are nearly here, leaving us with just THE ONE RING to be forged.

We meet Tom Bombadil in the latest episode, a character we quickly attach ourselves to.

We discuss the three-episode premiere of The Rings of Power Season 2 and catch up on where our key characters were left from last season.

Season 1 of The Rings of Power comes to a close with a number of vindicating reveals, some tearful goodbyes and the show’s title being justified.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoMovie/Episode TitleSeason One Finale. New Alliances are forged.Directed by: Wayne Che YipWritten by: Gennifer Hutchison, J. D. Payne, Patrick McKayStarring: Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Alex Tarrant, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Anthony Crum, Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Robert Aramayo, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Nazanin Boniadi, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Joseph MawleThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

In the penultimate episode of the first season, things are rough for everyone in Middle-Earth as they deal with the ramifications of the volcano erupting. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe EyeSurvivors of a cataclysm try to find safety; the Harfoots confront evil; Durin is torn between friendship and duty; Adar considers a new name.Directed by: Charlotte BrandstormWritten by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKayStarring: Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhafidin, Maxim Baldry, Alex Tarrant, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Anthony Crum, Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Robert Aramayo, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Nazanin Boniadi, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Joseph MawleThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Everyone loved this action-packed battle episode. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoUdunAdar and his army march on Ostirith.Directed by: Charlotte BrandstormWritten by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKayStarring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Joseph Mawle, Nazanin Boniadi, Maxim Baldry, Morfydd Clark, Tyroe Muhadfidin, Charlie Vickers, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Geoff MorrellThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Galadriel sets sail after putting on a kick-ass fight, and our halfling friends find themselve in a world of trouble. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo“Partings”Directed by: Wayne YipWritten by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKayStarring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrells, Moryfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Lloyd Owen, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Anthony Crum, Alex Tarran, Ema Hovath, Sadoc Burrows, Beau Cassidy, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel WeymanThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

A big connection to the bigger lore of Middle Earth is revealed this week. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyThe Great WaveQueen Regent Míriel's faith is tested. Isildur finds himself at a crossroads. Elrond uncovers a secret. Arondir is given an ultimatum. Theo disobeys Bronwyn.Directed by: Wayne YipWritten by: Stephany Fulsom, J.D Payne, Patrick McKayStarring: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Augustus Prew, Simon Merrells, Moryfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Lloyd Owen, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Anthony Crum, Alex Tarran, Ema Hovath, Sadoc Burrows, Beau Cassidy, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel WeymanThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We journey to a beautiful city, see a man taken captative and potentially our first tease of Sauron.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoMovie/Episode TitleDirected by: namesWritten by: namesStarring: namesThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We discuss the double-episode premiere of The Rings of Power, what we liked and what we think could be improved. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo“A Shadow of the Past” & “Adrift”Directed by: J.A BayonaWritten by: John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, based on The Lord of the Rings and appendices by J.R.R TolkienStarring: Amelie Child Villiers, Will Fletcher, Morfydd Clark, Fabian McCallum, Kip Chapman, Lenny Henry, Sara Zwangobani, Thusitha Jayasundera, Maxine Cunliffe, Dylan Smith, Markella Kavenagh, Beau Cassidy, Robert Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Geoff Morrell, Ian Blackburn, NazaninThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our rewatch of The Lord of the Rings films comes to a close, and it leaves everyone ready and excited for more material exploring this fascinating and vast universe. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Lord of The Rings: The Return of The KingGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.Directed by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, J.R.R Tolkien (based on the novel by)Starring: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin, John Bach, Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Billy Boyd, Bernard Hill, Ian Holm, Bruce Hopkins, Ian Hughes, Lawrence Makoare, Bret McKenize, Dominic Monaghan, John Noble, Miranda Otto, John Rhys-Davies, Andy Serkis, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Brad Dourif, Christopher LeeThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Huge changes in The Two Towers Extended Ediction make an already fantastic film even better.Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Lord of The Rings: The Two TowersWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.Directed by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, J.R.R Tolkien (based on the novel by)Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Bruce Allpress, Brad Dourif, John Noble, Miranda Otto, Karl UrbanThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

We continue our re-watch this week with the start of the original trilogy, The Fellowship of The Ring. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of The RingA meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.Directed by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, J.R.R Tolkien (based on the novel by)Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Sean Bean, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Ian McKellen, Dominic Monaghan, John Rhys-Davies, Liv Tyler, Hugo WeavingThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

It’s the battle of five armies, or is it four? Maybe six? We struggled to make full sense of it as well. Either way, our journey through The Hobbit films comes to an end this week. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Hobbit: The Battle of The Five ArmiesDirected by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by)Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Stephen FryThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Our journey through the Extended Editions continues with the second Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug. Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Desolation of Smaug (Extended Edtion)Directed by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by)Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Benedict Cumberbatch, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Stephen FryThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Welcome to the first episode of The Lord of The Rings: Extended! Today we discuss the origins of the podcast, and what we’ll be talking about in the coming weeks and months ahead. The first of which is this week’s movie, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition).Hosts:Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladilAshley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobleyCiaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingoThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition)Directed by: Peter JacksonWritten by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R Tolkein (based on the book by)Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis, Ken Stott, Graham McTavish, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, Stephen Hunter, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, Jed Brophy, Mark Hadlow, Adam Brown, Ian Holm, Elijah WoodThe Lord of The Rings: Extended- A Middle Earth PodcastMusic: Haunting Celtic SoundtrackArtist: Zac NelsonStock Media provided by zacnelson / Pond5Art: Created by Dylan Blight & Cherie HenriquesThe Lord of The Rings/The Rings of Power elements are owned by respective copyright holders at Tolkein Estate & Prime Video. All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/the-lord-of-the-rings-extended-a-middle-earth-podcastSupport Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion