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Mentioned in 20 episodes

The Two Towers

Book • 1954

J. R. R. Tolkien

In 'The Two Towers', the Fellowship is broken, and the story follows two main threads: Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli's pursuit of Merry and Pippin, while Frodo and Sam journey towards Mordor with Gollum as their guide.

The narrative explores battles, alliances, and the internal struggles of characters as they face the growing threat of Sauron.

Mentioned by

Constance Grady

Kumail Nanjiani

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by Daniel Whitenack as the second book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Creating a private AI assistant in Thunderbird

Mentioned as the greatest fantasy trilogy ever written.

The Two Towers \\ The Lord of the Rings

Mentioned by

Constance Grady

, highlighting the unfortunate echoes of the title in the post 9/11 climate.

What the right gets wrong about Tolkien

Mentioned by

Phil Ford

as a movie adaptation he watched with his son.

Episode 205 – Discipline and Delight: On the Hierophant Card in the Tarot

Referenced by

Joshua Gibbs

when discussing Gandalf's confrontation with Grima Wormtongue.

Are We Teaching Virtue or Just Talking About It?

Mentioned by the hosts and

Kumail Nanjiani

while comparing personal favorites within Tolkien’s trilogy.

‘Fellowship of the Ring’ Revisited Episode 1: Prologue and Concerning Hobbits With Kumail Nanjiani | Fellowship of the Pod

Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

and

Phil Ford

as the central subject of this episode and as a work about legend, enchantment, destiny, and storytelling.

Episode 218 — A Mighty Matter of Legend: On J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Two Towers'

Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

as the next volume the hosts will tackle in their three-part series on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Mid-Hiatus Bonus: A Door in the Fourth Wall

Mentioned by

Phil Ford

in comparison to Peter Jackson's film adaptation and its differences from the book.

Episode 207 – Magic Mirror: On J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

Referenced by

Jameson Olsen

when discussing Frodo's warning to Gollum about the Ring's power to corrupt.

Becoming Frodo \\ The Lord Of The Rings Companion Episode

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