My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Episodes 1 and 2   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin their century-spanning search of the Enemy as The Rings of Power kicks off! We discuss our overall reactions to the premiere episodes then work through the major plot threads as we piece together the story being told! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Preview Episode   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin their long journey of covering The Rings of Power streaming series! After discussing the latest news out of Comic Con, we get into some relevant back story as we parse out what the narrative will tell us, and then finally discuss our expectations and what we look forward to the most and least! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 10: Theoden's Council   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take a moment to mourn the death of Theodred before returning to Meduseld to debate what Theoden should do in response to Isengard. We also discuss how women and martial women specifically are depicted in fantasy cinema and how they serve narrative and themes. You are a Shield Maiden of Rohan, I do not think that will be your fate! --- Become a Patron of My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 9: Arrival at Edoras   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) name Gandalf "Lathspell" as he and the Three Hunters arrive at Edoras to confront the Saruman-infested Theoden! As one King's mind is rethroned, we take a beat to discuss monarchies in the real world and as portrayed in fantasy stories. You would remember your old strength if they grasped your sword! --- Support My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Patreon!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 8: The Black Gate   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) ramble on to the Black Gate with Frodo, Sam, and Gollum, only to find that the way is shut. But we also choose this moment to jam out, detailing how Tolkien's works have affected the work of Led Zeppelin, one of the all-time great rock bands! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Character Analysis: Gandalf   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are never late, nor are they early; they do a deep dive into Gandalf exactly when they mean to! We discuss the traditional role of mentor figures in epics and fantasy, the history of the Istari, before we discuss Gandalf in his full grey-and-white glory. We also discuss the wonderful human and actor under the cap, Ian McKellan! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022) Second Trailer Reaction   Not idly do the trailers for The Rings of Power drop, and there may yet be hope for this Amazon series! Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) give their thoughts on the latest footage, try to piece together the story being told, and set down what we expect and hope to see in the coming months. Join us on the road to this new chapter in Middle-Earth adaptations! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 7: The White Rider   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) come back to you now, as the White Wizard shows himself to the hunting Triumvirate in Fangorn Forest. The forest gets the spotlight today, as we discuss the Ents in Tolkien's world including Treebeard. Hroom Hroom! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Part 6: The Passage of the Marshes   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) enlist the help of AJ Ditty (@TheFuzzyMask) of The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to help them find their way through the Dead Marshes! AJ shares his history with The Lord of the Rings and his incredible relationship with Gollum as a character before discussing the dead things in the water and wraiths in the air. Don't follow the lights! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   AJ's Twitter The Worst of All Possible Worlds Twitter   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Book-only Bonus Episode   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) bring their singing boots as they work through chapters of Fellowship of the Ring not adapted in Peter Jackson's film trilogy! We share our first times reading the book, and then it's a tour through the Old Forest and Barrow Downs with Tom Bombadil and Goldberry! --- Support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon.com/ManuclearBomb!   My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast Reference Guide My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Twitter My Brother, My Captain, My Podcast on Instagram Manu's Twitter Emily's Twitter