Philip brings on Jared Stonefield to examine 'The Rings of Power' through the lens of viewership data and fan surveys. The discussion goes deeper into the show's reception, including variable opinions on its fidelity to Tolkien's lore along with detailed survey results that reveal fan satisfaction and criticisms of seasons 1 and 2, including expectations for season three. Tune in to get a comprehensive understanding of why this ambitious series has sparked such extreme reactions.

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Questionnaire Concerning Amazon’s The Rings of Power

- Survey Report

- Statistics on Survey

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00:00 Introduction

01:54 Viewership Data and the Rings of Power Survey

02:52 Analyzing Viewership Data

05:17 Minutes Viewed of Season 1 vs Season 2

07:31 Audience Retention

12:10 Streaming Statistics Nielson's Way

16:22 Survey Results

22:36 Results on Books Read

26:15 Results on Who Enjoyed the Show

30:58 Results on Amount of Show Watched

31:46 Results on Comparison to Other Shows and Expectations for Season 3

34:33 Results on Lore Accuracy

39:51 Results on Comments on ROP

52:44 Correlation Between Survey Responses

01:01:55 Closing Thoughts and Season 3 Expectations

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Philip brings on Nathan Danneker to discuss The War of the Rohirrim: covering the movie's animation quality, character arcs, and faithfulness to Tolkien's lore. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the main characters, including Helm Hammerhand and Hera, and compare the film's portrayal to the original appendices. Additionally, they touch upon how the film fits within the wider Middle-earth cinematic universe and discuss the implications of the movie's production on a budget. There are things you might love as a Lord of the Rings nerd but other things you might hate for cinematic purposes. Tune in to learn about the story behind The War of the Rohirrim.

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00:00 Introduction

03:03 The Lore of The War of the Rohirrim

10:54 Hera Animation

12:38 Hera Character Arc: Lack of Flaws

22:51 A Strong Female Protagonist in Middle-earth

30:38 Helm Hammerhand's Character: Tank Mode

37:35 Helm's Sons

39:44 Wolf's Character: A Reason for Revenge

44:59 Clear Good vs Evil

50:20 Inner Struggle

51:30 LOW Production Quality and LOTR License

54:04 Nathan's Rating

56:52 Conclusion

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Philip brings on Ben Avery from the Strangers and Aliens Podcast to discuss the subtle biblical themes in Tolkien's works and how they compare to C.S. Lewis’s more explicit allegories. They also explore the challenges of representing Christ figures in fiction and share their thoughts on the Rings of Power series. Additionally, the conversation touches on The Rings of Power series and evaluates its interpretations and modern adaptations of Tolkien's timeless themes.

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00:00 Introduction

01:32 Ben Avery's Journey IntoTolkien's World

04:11 Strangers and Aliens Podcast

06:45 Telling a Story from aChristian Perspective

10:10 Advantage to WritingChristian Themes At Different Degrees

17:09 Writing Christ (or ChristLike Characters) into the Story

21:04 Write to Evangelize or RelayBible Themes

25:20 Tolkien's Universal Appeal

29:48 Worldview: Tolkien vs ROP

39:40 Ben's Rating of ROP

43:52 Closing Thoughts

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Philip and cohost Mark discuss Sauron's story in the lore and how that compares to his portrayal in The Rings of Power. They delve into Sauron's desire for control and his role as The Great Deceiver and how ordinary people's actions ultimately defeat evil in Middle-Earth, just like in our world. Tune in to learn more about SAURON.

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00:00 Introduction

02:37 Sauron's Beginnings

03:55 The Danger of Crafting Beauty

04:57 Contrast Between Morgoth and Sauron

07:14 Lord of Werewolves in ROP

08:51 Little People Destroying Evil Sauron

12:33 Sauron's Form in LOTR

15:07 Tolkien's Stance on Good and Evil

17:12 How Sauron Tricks the Elves

21:30 Tolkien's Magic System

23:11 Combat Ready in Middle-earth

25:44 Normal People Beating Sauron

30:53 Saruon Tied to the Ring

32:48 Destruction of Evil

34:25 Those Who Fall Prey toMorgul Blades

36:55 Recording Mishap

37:53 Closing Remarks and Annihilationism

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Philip and cohost Mark Schaeffer discuss the Witch-king’s story, from Angmar to The Battle of Pelennor Fields, and his war on men along with the prophecy concerning his demise at the hand of two unsuspecting individuals. Tune in to learn more about Sauron’s first in command.

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00:00 Introduction

02:27 The Witch-king's Beginnings

06:09 Ring Wraiths Used to Control Middle-earth

07:25 The Witch-king in Angmar

12:49 Wielding Fear Against Men

15:46 Witch-king, Gandalf, and Magic System

17:37 The Demise of the Witch-king and The Prophecy

19:48 No Man... Can Kill Me

22:54 Friendship and Familial Bond Triumphs

23:32 Khamûl, 2nd in Charge

25:24 Conclusion

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Philip brings on Josh Clingman to discuss their reasons for starting their perspective yet unanimous petitions against Amazon inserting risqué content into The Rings of Power (back then known only as Lord of the Rings on Prime). However, they quickly realize they have opposing viewpoints on ROP, a clear example of the polarized opinions on Amazon’s show. Tune in to the episode the hear a personal perspective about the show.

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Josh's Petition

Philip's Petition

Cathoholic Memes Petition

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00:00 Introduction

03:03 Josh Clingman's Journey Into Tolkien's World

09:05 The Passion Behind Josh's Petition

15:20 Woke Portrayal in ROP

27:15 What's Included in Woke

29:05 Audio Recording Edit

38:30 Arondir's Portrayal

39:42 The Lore Side of Things

40:44 Our Ratings of ROP

43:07 The Success of Tolkien's Works per Josh

48:15 Conclusion

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Philip brings on Rich Hasnip, chairman of the Malvern C.S. Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien Society, to discuss how the short story "A Leaf by Niggle" is an allegory on Tolkien's life. Rich also gives his critique on The Rings of Power, from the standpoint of an actor and playwright. Tune in to learn more about Tolkien's life.

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00:00 Introduction

03:13 Rich Hasnip's Journey into Middle-earth

06:26 How Middle-earth Was Started

08:28 Niggle is An Allegory on Tolkien

12:27 The Workshop Like Purgatory

16:00 Niggle's Charity Gets Him Out

17:39 The Bain for Tolkien and Niggle

19:19 "Hindered" by Extenuating Circumstances

20:54 Result of Work Undone

22:29 Malvern Lewis and Tolkien Society

24:55 The Success of Tolkien's Works

28:21 Of the Rings of Power

34:27 Critique of ROP by Actor and Playwright

38:54 Conclusion

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Philip brings on Casey Scott delve into the character ofAragorn, exploring his role as the ideal man and his role in Middle-Earth. They compare aspects of Tolkien's books with Amazon's Rings of Power series and the difficulty with making such an adaptation. Further, they discuss thematicelements that make Tolkien's works timeless.

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00:00 Introduction

02:26 Casey Scott's Journey into Tolkien's World

08:32 Quality of Adaptation of LOTR

15:19 Aragorn's Self-awareness, Chivalry and Humility

51:59 Aragorn's Role: A Place to Come Home To

57:17 Casey's Gripes with The Rings of Power

01:02:17 The 2nd Age is a Difficult Adaptation

01:07:20 Casey's Rating of ROP S1

01:12:59 The Success of Tolkien's Works

01:23:26 Conclusion

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