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On episode 256, we discuss:
- The Nature of Middle-earth
- The Wheel of Time
- Robert Jordan / Carl Hostetter resemblance
- LOTRonPrime theories
- LOTR films criticisms
- The Council of Elrond
- and more!
Join us!
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Andrew T
- John R
- Ms. Anonymous
CONTENTS
- Listen in to find out…
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Special thanks to the following patrons:
- Andrew T
- John R
- Ms. Anonymous
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Shannon S
- Brian O
- Emilio P
- Zeke F
- James A
- James L
- Chris L
- Chuck F
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Jonathan D
- Eric S
- Joey S
- Eric B
- Johanna T
- Mike M
- Robert H
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
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