Hosted by Ben & Jess · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 79 episodes
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A weekly exploration of all things Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings", and Middle-Earth. Join Ben and Jess as they examine the books, movies, TV shows, appendices, lore, and more; all with lighthearted and unfocused joy.A new episode every Tuesday.
Ben & Jess hosts Podcast of the Rings, a comedy show with 79 episodes published.
DING DING!! We're pitting beloved Fellowship friends and Middle-earth heavyweights against each other and deciding who would win in an MMA match. Let us know if we got it right! -- LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY
New Line Cinema's announcement of The Hunt for Gollum as part of their official Lord of the Rings universe has sparked heated debate, and we're diving right into it. Why do we think this spin-off is an objectively bad id
An OFFICIAL Lord of the Rings movie has come and gone with very little to do... and it's a shame. While Ben and Jess are able to find real positives with the animation, The War of the Rohirrim, we're still left with the
While there isn't a lot to say that hasn't been said, Ben & Jess attempt to succinctly close out "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" season 2... and fail. BUT we share our thoughts on what it was like watching th
Before we dive into our full recap of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power next week, we're excited to share something special with you! We're releasing our deep dive into Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 1: "Winte
The rings are forged, Sauron is unmasked, the Balrog is for sure awake, the Stranger is a grand elf, Isildur is in love, Gil-galad is a baddie, Elrond has had a mental break, and Arondir is just... fine? There is a LOT t
In The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7, "Doomed to Die," Celebrimbor finally uncovers Sauron's true identity, and Charlie Vickers delivers his best performance yet. The tension between the two characters is electric,
Though we're craving a bit more action and wishing this season stretched to 10 episodes, there's still plenty to love! Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of 'Where Is He?,' the 6th episode of The Rings of Power s
Forbes might call this episode a "slog," but in The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5: "Halls of Stone," things. go. down. In fact, it may even be going down too quickly. Ben and Jess discuss the highs and lows of the e
While we have some questions about Elrond's motives and Tom Bombadil's accent, Season 2, Episode 4 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, titled "Eldest," is most definitely keeping our interest. -- Join us as we
Eagles and Horses and Spiders, oh my! In Episode 3, Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power titled "The Eagle and the Sceptre," we discover where Isildur ended up, are introduced to an Orc family, and disco
As Sauron's dark plan unfolds, the wants and needs of our beloved Rings of Power characters come into sharp focus. From his lingering influence over Galadriel to manipulating Celebrimbor like a master puppeteer, Season 2
We're so back, baby! While we're not saying the first episode is "perfect," we are not afraid to say that the season 2 premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is great. -- Join us EVERY FRIDAY during Seas
Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is almost here so Ben and Jess share their hopes and wishes for this season now that there is really nothing left to do but wait and watch. -- Join us EVERY FRIDAY
Cate Blanchett as Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok" is deliciously evil; the perfect opposite of Galadriel. Ben and Jess discuss this Marvel film, why it's great, why she's great, and how Loki would thwart any plans to deliver th
Sir Ian McKellen in X-Men, alongside his bff, Sir Patrick Stewart, makes the film an immensely enjoyable watch. In today's era of superhero fatigue, it's surprising to think that a movie directed by Bryan Singer in 2000
As we continue our Beyond the Middle-Earth, we take a trip to the deep south with Viggo Mortensen in "Green Book". Yes, it won the Oscar-- but did it solve racism? Let's find out! -- LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARL
Join Ben and Jess as they analyze The Rings of Power Season 2 SDCC Trailer beat for beat. Listen now to hear their best and worst takes on "what it all means". LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, a
We continue our Beyond Middle-Earth series by watching the Pilot Part 1 & 2 of "Lost." Despite the fact that Dominic Monaghan is distracting in the show, you can't deny that JJ Abrams knows how to start the heck out of s
Take a trip back to a time when we were proud to be American, proud of our nation's history, and proud of Disney. Join us in celebrating 2004's "National Treasure." In our Beyond Middle-Earth series, we're diving into th
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