Well I’m back. And so are Bayana and Delia! We’re discussing War of the Rohirrim in which a Tolkien movie finally passes the bechdel test, Helm is doing too much, and everyone is hot. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Bayana (she/her) -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanawroteit/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yanawroteit.bsky.social  Wizard Team: blacknerdscreate.com/links/@wizardteampod Delia (she/her) -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliaistyping/  Website: https://deliaistyping.com/  Black Nerds Create: https://blacknerdscreate.com/  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mchammar416  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on December 15, 2024.

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Luke as we talk about beefing with a horse, death by uppercut, and whether or not Christopher Lee could consent to AI usage. Unofficial Disclaimer: Luke and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on December 3, 2024.

Palantirs, balrogs, orc babies, oh my! We’re still processing the end of season 2, so let’s take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss what worked and what didn’t this season.  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Voices of Arda - linktr.ee/voicesofarda Peter (he/him) -  Linktree: linktr.ee/be1mont  Kaia (she/her) -  Beacons: beacons.ai/kaiakayy  Lea (she/her) -  Everything Else: linktr.ee/sil.lea  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 9-10 and October 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! The pieces are in place for Celebrimbanner, Gil-Galad stole the season with one word, and Halbrand returns. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! Tolkien proved to be a perfect palette cleanser, we don’t deserve Durin IV, and you can’t not look epic when you pick up Narsil. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Add Feanor’s hammer to the casualties list, the kiss exists in the context of all in which they live and what came before, and Elrond traumatized us with 3 words.   That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Willie (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta  Voices of Arda: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8s8l4g3zHazu8q7VTWoEQ   Everything Else: linktr.ee/Knewbettadobetta  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 29, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor just has ADHD, Galadriel continues to think she can fix bad boys, and Tom Bombadil needs to stick to being Tommy B.   That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Andie (she/her) and Kali (she/her) -  Tolkien With Friends: https://tolkienwithfriends.com/  Andie: https://www.tiktok.com/@andieinc  Kali: https://www.tiktok.com/@kali__cosplay   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 21, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor and Narvi need their own HGTV show, all your favorite couples are shipped via FedEx, and we’ll never get over Valindil. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Max (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airplanefactswithmax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airplanefactswithmax/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/39hAEPfkY66EUC6y6IU7wk?si=DbT8G1SjTZys4utchcMbUw  Everything Else: https://linktr.ee/airplanefactswithmax   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! MC and Justin make a bet, Justin isn’t moved by the Bombadil lore, and Rings of Power needs some more Rings of Power. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Justin (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate  Everything Else: linktr.ee/freddiesroommate  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 9, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! We encounter the biggest controversy in Rings of Power so far, an orc baby, Isildur is a confirmed horsegirl, and the dwarf writing team needs a raise. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Breanne (she/her) -  Substack: manymeetings.substack.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbreabird  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebreabird/   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 2, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Disa would hate the miscommunication trope, we love Cirdan’s beard, and we say goodbye to Halbrand forever (maybe?).  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Emily (she/her) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremily  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/ Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 1, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Sauron from the black lagoon will haunt our dreams, Elrond is a L'oreal model, and the harfoots are on Tattooine.  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Josh (he/him) -  JRR Jokien Newsletter: https://www.jrrjokien.com   Everything Else: https://jokien.myflodesk.com/  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on August 31, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re gearing up for season 2 of Rings of Power! Get a reminder of what happened in season 1 and hear about the plotlines and characters we might see in season 2. I hear a merry old fellow in yellow boots will make an appearance! That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup

My new podcast, Skywalk Before You Run, will be launching very soon! If you enjoyed joining me for my first experience of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, then hop on in the escape pod with me because we're going to a galaxy far far away!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skywalk-before-you-run/id1724494821 Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39miGABohhDcfyPIlgOZ6s?si=98f43f2f5c1f45de   Also available on most other podcast listening platforms!

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don (again) as we talk about Bill the Pony’s lineage, his best qualities, and the deleted scene of Sam reuniting with him.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    This episode was recorded from a livestream! To view the full stream, go here: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/    Or if you’re reading this after 12/21/23, go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2IEca7DYpjFljX5ocR4xA    The Show: Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024 - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Don: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72Everything Else - linktr.ee/DonMarshall72   Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Live show! December 14, 8pm EST, twitch.tv/mcwattsup   Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Adal as we talk about Sauron’s ring budget, Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy book factory, and Adal’s biggest LOTR pet peeve.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Adal and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Adal: Hello from the Magic Tavern - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-from-the-magic-tavern/id975078285  Hey Riddle Riddle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-riddle-riddle/id1412570127  Tell Me About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-about-it/id1671213683  The Word Association - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-word-association/id1693604170    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Jessi and Paige as we talk about our controversial hobbit opinions, realistic friendships, and our new Veggie Tales podcast.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Jessi, Paige,  and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Cosplay and Cocktails: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SDZqbGy4GuPpfVBINbLX1?si=832bf1595dad429b  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cosplayandcocktailspod/    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Ali as we talk about family trees, the Real Entwives of Middle Earth, and everyone be cousins.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Ali and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Ali: VHS Christmas Carols (Nov 17-19) - https://www.teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carols-2023  Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msalicenutting/ Website - https://www.whatdoesaligordondo.com/   Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Bayana and Delia as we talk about the walking chaos that is Feanor, a long-lasting love for the Lion King 2, and the enemies-to-lovers plot that could have been.    Unofficial Disclaimer: Bayana, Delia, and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Bayana: Black Nerds Create - https://blacknerdscreate.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/yanawroteit/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit      Delia: Culture by Culture - https://twitter.com/culturexpodcast  IG - https://www.instagram.com/deliaistyping/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping  Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Haley as we talk about a love of lamps, the best karaoke song, and childhood memories of deforestation   Unofficial Disclaimer: Haley and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Haley: The Restricted Section - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restricted-section/id1497839467    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt  Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit