A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast

Jessie and Kim discuss the lore implications for Tolkein’s legendarium from season 3, episodes 1 and 2 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
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In this bonus episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie Earl and Kim Renfro discuss which elements from Rings of Power season 3 episodes 1 and 2, “Marnûkhr" and “The Gift of Men,” were changed from the book.
Why did Tolkien’s son consider Caladriel’s backstory a huge problem? What are the origins of the Witch-King? And why do the Faithful think death is a gift from the Valar? Listen as we discuss all these questions and more!
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Jessie and Kim kick off their discussion of the new season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with episodes 1 and 2 of season 3.
In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie and Kim discuss the first two episodes of the new season of The Rings of Power season 3 with episodes 1 and 2, 'Marnûkhr' & ‘'The Gift of Men’. 
Does the new season succeed in its soft reboot of The Rings of Power? Does Sauron actually forge the One Ring? And why can’t Jessie say the word “ring-servant”? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 
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Jessie and Kim finally finish their rewatch of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, just in time for season 3!
In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie and Kim finish their rewatch of The Rings of Power season 2 with episodes 7 and 8, 'Doomed to Die' & ‘'Shadow and Flame’. 
Was the Siege of Eregion as epic as it aimed to be? Did King Durin's battle with Balrog stand up on a rewatch? And was the true Lord of the Rings the Uruks we made along the way? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 
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Jessie and Kim continue their rewatch of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with episodes 5 and 6 of season 2.
In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie and Kim continue their watchthrough of The Rings of Power season 2 with episodes 5 and 6, 'Halls of Stone' & ‘'Where is He?’. 
How does the ring affect the dwarven king? Do we like Tom Bambadil by way of Yoda? And why does Charlie Vickers keep saying “precious”? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 
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Jessie and Kim continue their rewatch of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with episodes 3 and 4 of season 2.
In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie and Kim continue their watchthrough of The Rings of Power season 2 with episodes 3 and 4, “The Eagle and the Sceptre,” and “Eldest”. 
Did the show do Tom Bambadil dirty? Why do we care about the Isiludur plotline? And where in the world are the Ent Wives? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 
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