Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things

Send us a textSeason 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!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIt'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 Celebrimbor? So much to unpack in this episode. Entire season 2 recap in the near future!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textCelebrimbor 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???Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThings 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 don't talk about the hobbits)Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe 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 the creation of the Rings of Men. Better episodes continue!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textTom Bombadil! Barrow wights! Unnecessary Hobbit plot lines! Ent wives! Confusing timelines! Better episodes in the second half of the season??Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe 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 rings! Too many plot lines, too little time.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn 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 improves!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe 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 Elrond, Galadriel, and some new characters as they maneuver through the Second Age of Middle Earth!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textDamon 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 Dragon season 2 finale review!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThere'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..."Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textDragon riders, small folk on fire, intense rehab, teenagers verbally abusing their elders, and all signs point to war in this episode!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textA 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 walls...Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textA 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! Apologies if you hate it.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe 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 tripping in Harrenhall, Rhaenyra can't spend time ruling, an army is on the move, and we finally get our first dragon fight! Who Lives! Who Dies! Who tells our story?Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685...

Send us a textWar 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 talking. Finally, Sam's prop watch gets erotic. This is House of the Dragon, episode three!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn 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.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe 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!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSean forgot when the season two premier of House of the Dragon was airing, so we need a filler episode! In this brief emergency episode, Sam learns about Sean's new passion project, the Hurdy Gurdy. We talk about this medieval instrument, how it functions, and what it sounds like. Are you a fan of the sound? Let us know in the comments! House of the Dragon next week!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIt has been released via set photos that Tom Bombadil will be making his appearance in Rings of Power. Many other adaptations have decided to steer clear of this mysterious character, but not Amazon Studios! Is it a good idea to bring a character into the series that has so little background information? Do we trust the writers to develop an adequate backstory for the character? Also, we discuss the news of Nazanin Boniadi's departure from the series. Another of the few season o...

Send us a textAlllll the way back in episode 68, we began the process of making a mead based off a recipe from the Elder Scrolls Official Cookbook. Today, we give an update on where our mead is in the fermentation process, a sneak peak on some of its flavors and what needs to happen next! Stay tuned for our tasting episode, and a possible poll as we determine a label for the mead! The video of this episode will be available on our Youtube channel and Facebook page if you would like to watch.S...

Send us a textWe wrap up our discussion of House of the Dragon season 1 with the season 1 finale! The Greens have been plotting, dragons are fighting, kids are dying, and peasants are being killed by the thousands! Join us as we put a bow on season 1 as we prepare for the season 2 premiere next month!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textA teaser trailer for the long awaited second season of the Rings of Power is out! We break down the brief scenes we are shown and try to make sense of it. Plus, we talk about the sad passing of Bernard Hill, the teased Gollum movie, and an update on the Legend of Vox Machina!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIncredibly consequential things are happening! The House of the Dragon is seemingly about to falter. What is happening in King's Landing? Another time jump takes place? A nephew older than his uncles hates them? So much is happening, and we're here to hopefully make sense of some culminating events. Join us next week in episode 77 for the season 1 finale of House of the Dragon as we prepare for season 2!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-1027986859...

Send us a textMORE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON! In episodes 5 and 6, we get a lot of action, plot movement, and miscommunication. We bid farewell to the younger actors and jump forward ten years in episode 6! What does all of this mean?!?!? We talk about it.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe return to Westeros to discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the House of the Dragon! These episodes have everything! They've got dragons, crabs, hunting, incest, festering wounds, prophecies, and so much more!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe head to Westeros and follow the Targaryen Dynasty at the height of their power. In the first two episodes, we get a lot of background on where our characters find themselves. Join us as we discover this show's ability to recapture the magic of the first few seasons of Game of Thrones!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe tackle the first adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel, Dune! With a star studded cast, awesome soundtrack by Toto, and a lot of internal monologues, we try to figure out if this version of Dune stands the test of time 40 years on! Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn part 1, we talked with Colin about his start with TSR, Wizards of the Coast and tabletop gaming. In part 2, we venture into his experience writing for video games! Join us as we unravel Colin McComb's wealth of knowledge surrounding D&D and all things nerdy!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textOur teases have come to fruition! D&D writer, author, video game developer and much more: Colin McComb has joined us for the podcast! Colin brings a vast amount of knowledge from his time working at TSR to his current endeavors with 3 Lb Games. In this first part of our interview, we talk about Colin's introduction to the world of fantasy materials, working at TSR and his 2nd Edition D&D supplement: The Complete Book of Elves. Join us next week as we continue with part 2...

Send us a textSean and Sam talk about the hottest game on the market! Baldur's Gate 3 was released to a lot of fanfare and excitement. Was all of that chatter worth it? Was it worth the additional wait for Xbox owners? How much like D&D is the gameplay? We answer all these and more!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe open up the Elder Scrolls Cookbook to ferment their juniper berry mead! Join us as Sean walks us through the steps to get a batch of mead into primary fermentation. If you've ever wanted to learn how to ferment your own mead, this is the episode for you! Give us a follow if you want to get updates and see how the process unfolds!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textAre you a fan of cooking shows? Do you love nerdy things? In this episode we dust off some fantasy themed cookbooks from the worlds of Critical Role, Dungeons and Dragons, The Elder Scrolls and Game of Thrones! We've got desserts and entrees! This is also our first video episode for those that like to watch people eating food.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe are embarking on the final installment for this round of the Lovecraft Short Story Series. We hope you've enjoyed following along and learning about H.P. Lovecraft's work! In this episode we break down The Thing on the Doorstep. The occult are running amok in Massachusetts! How will our narrator handle the mind bending situations he finds himself in! Join us to find out. Next week, we are opening up our fantasy cookbooks and cooking some nerdy themed food!Support the showhttp...

Send us a textOur fourth installment of the Lovecraft Short Story Series! If you love reading in smaller quantities, these short stories are for you. In this episode we head into the small town of Dunwich and uncover cosmic terrors brought on by wizardry and witchcraft! Next up for those reading along, The Thing on the Doorstep!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSome leaks have made their way onto the internet surrounding season 2 of the Amazon Prime Rings of Power series. If you don't want the potential of spoilers, go no further! We talk about five main topics from Sauron to Galadriel and Adar to Celebrimbor. Will all of these leaks turn out to be true? Most likely not. Will Sean be furious if some of these turn out to be true? Definitely.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textDon't drink the well water! A mysteriously colorful meteor falls out of the sky and wreaks havoc on a small farm. What insidious and cosmic terrors await the Gardner family? We then briefly compare the short story to the 2019 film adaptation starring Nicholas Cage! Out next story in our Lovecraft Short Story Series: The Dunwich Horror!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe next short story in our Lovecraft short story series is 'The Whisperer in Darkness'! Can you handle the next foray into cosmic terror? What eldritch horror awaits us in this little trip to Vermont?? For those following along, we will be tackling 'The Color out of Space' for next week's episode!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe delve into the literary realm with H.P. Lovecraft and a series of his short stories! In this episode we discuss arguably Lovecraft's most famous work, 'The Call of Cthulhu'! We start off the episode with a brief discussion of the man. Then, we wade into the cosmic horror of the Great Old Ones!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn the final hours of Tolkien's birthday on the Pacific coast, we give you our review of Peter Jackson's final Hobbit film, The Battle of Five Armies! We are back from our extended hiatus for the many winter holidays going on, and we found some time to record! Let us know your thoughts on Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy! And stay tuned to see what we're covering on our episode next week!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe second installment of Peter Jackson's 'Hobbit' trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, is revisited! We talk about unnecessary love stories, characters that maybe should have been left out, and even more terrible CGI. Would you believe that at least one of us likes it more than when it came out ten years ago?Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textA slightly delayed episode because life happened, and this is just a hobby! We return to Jackson's second trilogy in Middle Earth! Does An Unexpected Journey hold up 10 years later? Was it well received when it premiered all those years ago? Were you also excitedly sitting in the theater at midnight as those title sequences started to roll? Join us as we return to the Hobbit Trilogy!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSam takes a swing at coming up with an outline for a series based in Tolkien's Second Age! How does he approach time jumps, dwarves, hobbits and human/elf relations? Find out this week and let us know the series you'd rather watch in the comments!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe all know how Sean and Sam feel about Amazon's Season 1 of Rings of Power. Now we are delving into Lord of the Rings and its appendices to see if we can come up with a better show outline than Amazon! This week, Sean takes a swing at a series, and you get Sams next week!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe wrap up our discussion on the brand new extended edition scenes within Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy! What additions made the movies even better, and which were rightly cut from the theatrical edition? Let us know your thoughts!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe continue the Extended Edition discussion of the Peter Jackson trilogy! We talk about the new scenes that were added to the movies and figure out if they are worth the extra time! What was added? What was still left off from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions???Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe explore the question, "Are the added scenes in the extended edition worth the extra time?" What was added? Was there anything that was still left out from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions??Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe explore the question, "Are the added scenes in the extended edition worth the extra time?" What was added? Was there anything that was still left out from the books? Do you prefer the extended editions??Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe break down our trip abroad to the great country of France! Can history be nerdy? We think so! In particular, we talk about the Bayeux Tapestry, the age of buildings in Europe and the amazing food we got to experience!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe are on to a general discussion of the second half of the Fellowship of the Rings extended edition! What extra scenes were included? Did they make a difference in the final product? Were there any scenes from the books that didn't make the extended edition? Join us in our general cursory glance!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe Lord of the Rings films have some pretty famous extended editions that add a pretty hefty chunk of footage to the theatrical editions. This is the first episode in a six part mini series where we'll dissect the added scenes. In this episode, we talk about the first half of the Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition! What scenes were added? Did they improve on the theatrical edition? What topics from the books were left out of the extended edition?Support the showhttps://www...

Send us a textIn honor of fantasy football season, we are playing a little game! We will each draft a team of five Lord of the Rings characters from Peter Jackson's trilogy. Then we will arrange them in secret into five battles of three! Which characters would win in a fight? We debate that and more!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe season finale is upon us! We discuss the final episode and then give a "post mortem" of the season now that it's complete. What were your overall thoughts on the season, character development, and overall direction of the show?Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textVolume two of the third season of the Witcher is almost complete! Join us as we follow Ciri into unknown lands! Uncover more about the lore surrounding Geralt's world and begin to bid farewell to Henry Cavill's rendition! Have you enjoyed the show and didn't read the books? Reach out to us and let us know!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe enter volume two of season 3! We both thought that episode 5 was the highlight of season 3 so far, but was episode 6 able to continue the momentum? The aftermath of the Sorcerer's ball and the realization that Villgefortz is our real BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy) lead off this episode! Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn a relatively short episode, we discuss the final episode of season 3, volume 1. The climax of the first portion of the season is upon us! Sean and Sam actually liked this one more than disliked! In a mystery, 'who dunnit' style of story telling, we get back to what made season one so good! How does Geralt interact with the Brotherhood? Who is responsible for the missing girls? Join us in finding out how we set the stage for the final three episodes of Henry Cavill's portrayal...

Send us a textWe are almost to the climax of Season 3, volume 1! Have the writers truly gone back to the books like they said they would? Does the plot of the show make sense? Is everyone just constantly portaling around the world? Do you support the writers strike? All those questions and much more are answered in this one!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textEveryone is out for Ciri! Geralt needs to find what to do with Fake Ciri. The real Ciri goes out on the town and then discovers a problem with Aretuza. Cahir tries to get back on the good side of the emperor, and so many other story lines and subplots! (It's hard to keep track of them all). We are getting close to the final episode of volume one!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSeason three continues with the episode titled, "Unbound". Yennefer and Ciri are on the run, Geralt is looking for Rience, and the brotherhood conspires. (Plus many, many other story lines). Join us as we try to make sense of what we're seeing in season three!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSeason three is upon us! Volume 1 of the The Witcher, Season 3 has dropped! We delve into the first episode following the aftermath of the conflict at Kaer Mohren. We pick up with Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri on the run. Join us as we embark on the final season of Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia! Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe wrap up season two in this episode as we prepare for the release of Henry Cavill's swan song! It's safe to say we didn't enjoy this season as much as the first, but we'd love to know what you thought! Catch up with us and get ready for season three when it drops on 6/29!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSean got to go to the Oregon Renaissance Faire this past weekend! Sam is currently nesting and trying to get his new house ready to move in. Then, we move on to the second season of the Witcher! Was season two as well received as season one? Do the plot changes from the books work? How did you come away from the first four episodes of season two? Follow along with us as we prepare for season three of The Witcher coming out at the end of June!Support the showhttps://www.facebook....

Send us a textWe're onto the second half of The Witcher - Season 1! All of our plot lines and timelines are beginning to coincide! Is season 1 able to stick the landing? Are there any other interesting names besides Mousesack? Were you able to beat the original Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring video game? All of this and much more in this one!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe start this one off with a brief overview of the new Lord of the Rings: Gollum video game. The main question, "Is it playable?" Then, we start to get ready for the third season of The Witcher by recapping the first half of season 1! We speed through the main plot points of the first four episodes of season 1. Recap with us as we prep for new episodes this summer!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe wrap up season 1 of the Disney+ series, Andor! Man do things get tense in the final two episodes! Join us as we uncover Cassian's motivations for joining the rebellion. Did the series keep you engaged throughout our first season? Can you wait until 2024 to start the next season? What is the most sensual dessert? We answer those questions and more!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe Prison Break Arc! As the show progresses, we follow the birth of the rebellion and Cassian's path to joining. We learn more about the Luthen and the lengths he'll go to ensure the success of the rebellion. Mon Mothma finds herself in a precarious situation, and trouble brews on Ferrix! The season finale is almost upon us!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe heist gets planned and then it goes down! Andor finds himself in another precarious situation. Sam gets to vent about some old man things, and we touch on some Rings of Power breaking news!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSam gives the next batch of episodes a go after hating episode 1. Cassian continues his journey while experiencing the fallout of his time looking for his sister. The Empire is taking interest in smaller worlds. And Stellan Skarsgård knocks it out of the park. Will the storyline reengage Sam? Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe begin our first Star Wars content! Completing episode one made us realize we need to group them into threes. Sean believes this is the best Disney Star Wars content so far. After episode one... Sam doesn't quite think so. Find out where Sam stands before we cover episodes 2, 3 and 4 next week!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textOur Dirty Thirty episode! We discuss two articles concerning Rings of Power! The first reveals only 37% of initial viewers finished season 1, and the second mentions fan criticisms. Are you surprised HBO is rebooting Harry Potter already? How many Game of Thrones prequels will satisfy consumers? You be the judge.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSam was able to steal away and get to the theater! We get to cover the movie and share our initial views. Is the movie a success? Does it make up for the mistakes made in the 2000 film? Are we feeling positive in the prospect of future D&D content? What are the good and bad aspects of the movie? We talk about all that and more!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSean has a problem with society! Sam plays the role of therapist while Sean complains about other movie theater goers. Then, we get into the main topic! An article exists called "10 Harsh Realities of Rewatching Lord of the Rings". Are these realities harsh? Is this clickbait article truly clickbait? We discuss.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThis is our Ralph Bakshi redemption episode! Were we too critical of his work in our animated Lord of the Rings episode because we love Tolkien's work too much? Will we enjoy some of his other work that isn't a Tolkien adaptation? How many cast members from the movie Troy can we name off the top of our heads? Find out in this episode!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSam's baby was born, and he's incredibly tired being a new dad! In an effort to give him time to rest and recuperate before I force him to watch more fantasy/sci-fi content, we decided to record a little miniature episode. Sean interviews his lovely spouse, Carly, in this one, and we uncover if he had an impact on how much fantasy she takes in!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn this brief episode, Sean and Sam talk about why fantasy/sci-fi has gripped them both. We go back to our initial forays into the genres as kids. We also talk about just how influential all of this material was on our developing brains. Follow along to see if your favorite childhood fantasy content made the grade!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe're back with this film from all the way back in 2000! Largely thought to be why production companies refused to put money into D&D content, the Dungeons and Dragons movie is in our sights! Is it so bad it's good, or is it so bad it's bad? We'll be the judge. Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe wrap up the animated films from your childhood! Rankin & Bass didn't give us an animated Fellowship of the Ring or Two Towers, but they did give us Return of the King! Follow along as we discover if they were able to capture the magic of the animated Hobbit film. Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe season finale is upon us! Releasing three episodes at a time makes it go too fast! Things come to a climax with one of our Chroma Conclave! Can our band of heroes succeed? How many penis jokes will there be? Is Vox Machina a match for an ancient dragon? Find out in this episode!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe next bundle of episodes has been released! We follow the adventuring party into the Fey Realm where we discover fantastical vegetation and creatures. Is the party successful in finding the Vestiges of Divergence that are necessary for the battle with the Chroma Conclave? Is there hope of defeating these ancient dragons? Find out where this batch of episodes leaves us!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe second season of the Legend of Vox Machina continues with the next three episodes in the series. In the face of the newest threat, our group of companions tries to gather strength! Can our adventures gather enough friends to combat the growing threats? Find out how the quest fares after this set of episodes!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textA new season of the Legend of Vox Machina is upon us! Gather your D20's and your most trusted companions as we discuss the newest adventures of our faithful adventuring group! Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe 1978 animated Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi is under the microscope this week. Did we watch it, so you wouldn't have to? Is rotoscoping a quality form of animation? Who did it better, Rankin and Bass or Bakshi? We cover all of the nitty gritty and want to hear your thoughts on it too!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textWe're back from our holiday break! In this episode we cover the classic 1977 animated Hobbit by Rankin and Bass. Join us to find out if it holds up! Can The Hobbit be adapted into one film? How great of a voice cast was used in this film? Is a talking eagle funny? Could you pick out Excalibur from a lineup of five swords? Find out in the epsiode!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSam and Sean take on the latest news coming out about our favorite fantasy shows!Rings of Power has some casting changes, Legends of Vox Machina gets closer to releasing season two, and Henry Cavill has so much news, he gets his own segment. Join us as we catch up on the latest news and talk about which articles are worrisome and which bring us hope!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThis week we continue our venture into the world of renaissance faires with a band from the Eastern Time Zone. Wakefire has graciously agreed to come on and talk to us about their experiences with Irish/Celtic music, playing at the Michigan Renaissance Festival, and some more philosophical topics! We hope you enjoy the interview, give Wakefire a listen, and go see them perform live at the Renaissance Festival!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-1027...

Send us a textERNT has decided to go back in time to discuss Elizabethan Europe! If Elves and Rings don't interest you as much, this episode is for you! Sam and Sean talk about their personal histories with Renaissance Faires and why they're some of the greatest entertainment scenes out there. Then, we are joined by a local PNW band, "The Scuppermonkeys"! Join us as we learn about what goes into being on the entertainment side of a Ren Faire! You can check out The Scuppermonkeys on Facebook a...

Send us a textWe cover the final three episodes of season one! The Briarwood Arc comes to its conclusion, and we discover just what Delilah and Sylas were planning underneath Whitestone. Join us as we wrap up season one and talk about what the final weeks of the year have in store!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textFriend of the show, cousin, and co-host of the podcast 'Setting the Tone: An ER Retrospective', Lauren, joins us as we uncover the mysteries surrounding Whitestone in episodes 7, 8, and 9! The quest to defeat the Briarwoods and help Percy find vengeance takes some dark turns. The build towards the season climax continues!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe adventure continues as we follow the party known as Vox Machina! Their quest takes them from Emon to Whitestone, and we begin to unearth even more of Percy's backstory. Join us as we explore the world of Tal'Dorei and uncover the mysteries of the dubious Briarwoods!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn our tenth episode, we switch gears to our next topic, The Legend of Vox Machina! The show follows the adventures of the group known as Vox Machina that were created by the crew of Critical Role. Season one is available on Prime Video, and you can follow along with Sam and Sean as we cover all of season one in preparation for season two's premiere in January of 2023. Roll for initiative.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSeason one of Amazon Studio's Rings of Power is in the books! Join Sean and Sam as they talk about the highs and lows of the first season. This week, our weekly quiz is for the listeners, and stay around for the end of the episode where we will reveal what our next series will cover!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textThe season finale of Rings of Power is upon us! Sam and Sean discuss the culminating episode for the first season. With the next season not arriving until 2024, did this episode need to end on a high note? It did, and let's see if it achieved its goal!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textSeason 1 of the Rings of Power is quickly coming to a close! Join Sean and Sam as they cover the second to last episode on the season. Discover the outcomes of the chaos in the Southlands, help us decide what our next series will cover, and play along with our weekly quiz "Not Nerdy Enough"!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textAction! In the sixth installment of the Amazon Prime series, Rings of Power, we are finally getting some action and battle scenes. Evil is continuing to rise! Join Sean and Sam as they recap the latest episode and provide their opinions. We finish the episode with another installment of Nerdy Enough, our weekly quiz segment. Give us a listen, and help us decide on what we will cover in our next segment once the Rings of Power season comes to a close!Support the showhttps://www.f...

Send us a textThe most controversial episode yet of Rings of Power! Sean and Sam break down the episode "Partings" and detail why this might be the first truly disappointing episode of the series. Sam gets quizzed to see if he's nerdy enough to host a podcast, and we talk way too much about Feanor's sons!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the Rings of Power episode, 'The Great Wave'! Join us as we follow Galadriel, Arondir, and the other characters' journeys. Sam and Sean have some issues with the showrunners in this one, and at the end, follow along with our quiz to see how you do!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn episode 3, we discuss the Rings of Power episode "Adar"! Galadriel's quest continues, we meet some familiar faces for the first time, and evil continues to gain ground. Join us as we discuss the events of the episode and figure out if Sam is nerdy enough to host a podcast in our weekly trivia segment!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn episode 2 of Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things, we discuss the Rings of Power episode entitled "Adrift". We also delve into the use of accents in the genre of fantasy and create some wild speculation on characters. This week, Sean gets quizzed to see if he's nerdy enough to host a podcast. Join us!Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805

Send us a textIn the debut episode, hosts Sean Briggs and Sam Marvin take on fantasy fandom. Rings of Power has launched into the world to mixed reviews. We look to point out where the show is succeeding and where it lags behind. Follow along with us as we continue to unravel the stories of the Second Age.Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/Elves-Rings-Nerdy-Things-102798685915805