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David and John have finished their deep dive into the Second Age in preparation for Season 1 of the Rings of Power. Aron joins them to discuss recent news, answer listener feedback and to talk about what’s next for the Lorehounds. BONUS Segment: David interviews Librarian Emeritus Marilyn R. Pukkila about Tolkien’s fellowship with the TCBS.Questions? Comments? Wild speculation? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we’ll get back to you in a future episode.Ad free versions of this and all other Bald Move podcasts can be yours by going to patreon.com/baldmoveFind us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmoveSources:Reddit Compilation of Complaints about LOTR TrilogyThe Crist Poems:From wikipedia: Crist (Old English for Christ) is the title of any of three Old English religious poems in the Exeter Book. They were during the late 9th and early 10th centuries believed to be a three-part work by a single author, but more recent scholarship has determined that the works are of differing origins.MythopoeiaA poem by JRR Tolkien written in 1931. The word mythopoeia means myth-making, and the poem itself is largely seen as a sort of manifesto for Tolkien’s literary efforts.Second Age Topics and Release SchedulePrologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022)Ch. 1: History of Tolkien’s writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022)Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022)Ch. 3: Tolkien’s academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022)Ch. 4: Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022)Ch. 5: Tolkien’s wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022)Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022)Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the same music, but new problems for the royal family. Dragons, crabs, and maggots with medical degrees are becoming a growing problem in Westeros. Already devious ploys for the throne are made, but that’s what we’re all here for, right?! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarThoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Leave Us A Review on Apple PodcastsJoin the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Princess A.Ron and Lady of the Court Jim are awarding worthy feedback with their favor. Wondering what happens to towns when flying dragons relieve themselves over their roofs? And listen in on the very first Maester’s Corner, a new segment premiering in this episode! Join us to laugh, question, and speculate on the newly born, or ripped out, House of the Dragon. Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarSupport Bald Move: Club Bald MoveLeave Us A Review on Apple PodcastsJoin the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hold onto your marbles, the feedback for Westworld Season 4 is in. We’re going over The Good, The Bad and The Questions from all of YOU. We’re putting Nolan and Joy’s Westworld under the microscope and poking a few holes in the season as we continue to try to figure this show out. Is a Season 5 coming? We hope so! Until then…we’re all in the simulation, the world we know it is long gone.Music is Video Games by Lana Del Rey. Find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Cover by Ramin Djawadi. Find it on Apple Music and Spotify.Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westeros has not seen war in decades, and no war has broken out on the Internet about this show. Shocked? We’re not! It was a great episode, but will that continue? We hope so. Be careful if you haven’t read the books as any Internet searches will yield spoilers. And we will give 1,000 internet points to anyone who can prove there is a Lightsaber in the Iron Throne. Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarLeave Us A Review on Apple PodcastsJoin the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This movie checks off the 80s cinema boxes; it has video games and a broken home. The cast is a blast from the past in this feature length advertisement for Nintendo. Take a stroll down nostalgia road with Jim and A.Ron as they discuss a truly powerful message about the power of video games. If you enjoyed The Wizard, there is a 2.5 hour-long cut you can check out!Thank you to Josh H. for commissioning this episode!You can get your very own custom commissioned podcast by visiting https://support.baldmove.com/.Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and John discuss Tolkien’s son and literary executive, Christopher Tolkien, before wrapping up The Second Age and bringing us full circle to The Lord of the Rings. Join us to continue our deep dive into the lore behind Amazon’s upcoming series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Questions? Comments? Wild speculation? Send us an email at secondage@baldmove.com and we’ll get back to you on our Epilogue podcast, which will air on August 29, 2022.Ad free versions of this and all other Bald Move podcasts can be yours by going to patreon.com/baldmoveFind us on twitter @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on the Bald Move Discord server: https://discord.gg/baldmoveSources: (1) J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter; (2) The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien; (3) The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien; (4) Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien.Second Age Upcoming Topics and Release SchedulePrologue: Tolkien the man and the lands and people of Middle Earth (Jul 11, 2022)Ch. 1: History of Tolkien’s writings and the rise of Númenor (Jul 18, 2022)Ch. 2: History of film, tv, and radio adaptations and the fall of Númenor (Jul 25, 2022)Ch. 3: Tolkien’s academic career and a breakdown of the Elves (Aug 1, 2022)Ch. 4: Tolkien’s influence on modern fantasy and the creation of the Rings (Aug 8, 2022)Ch. 5: Tolkien’s wartime experience and The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (Aug 15, 2022)Ch. 6: Christopher Tolkien and the Aftermath of the war with Sauron (Aug 22, 2022)Epilogue: Listener Q&A - email us and/or post in the discord (Aug 29, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s here! It’s finally here! Everyone bow to your newest TV obsession. Welcome to a Westeros where Targaryens are powerful, dragons cover the sky, and your two favorite hosts rule over a new podcast covering more of George R.R. Martin’s extensive mythology. Join us as we share thoughts and hopes for this show from both the hosts and YOU!Thoughts, questions, do you like dragons? Email in at hotd@baldmove.com.Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOTD is out in the wild and it’s already throwing unexpected curve-balls to lorehounds and theory crafting in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. Joining A.Ron on this min-SpoiLORE cast to talk about the impact and legitimacy of tonight’s reveals is Kim Renfro, entertainment correspondent for Insider, and the co-host of A Cast of Kings! We talk about Aegon’s prophetic visions, how it recontextualizes the World of Ice and Fire, and our thoughts on what might lay ahead.Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway SuperstarSupport Bald Move: Club Bald MoveLeave Us A Review on Apple PodcastsJoin the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re mourning or celebrating this season, tune in for Jim and A.Ron’s lively discussion on the season finale. In the words of Dylan Thomas, we’re asking this show “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against what this new acquisition might do to you.” If it doesn’t get a season 5, just could consider this show on a recursive loop.This is the finale. Now is the time. Send us feedback at westworld@baldmove.com. Music is Video Games by Lana Del Rey. Find it on Apple Music and Spotify. Cover by Ramin Djawadi. Find it on Apple Music and Spotify.Hey there! Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts, for just $5 a month!Join the discussion: Email | Discord | Reddit | ForumsFollow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookLeave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices