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The Nicks are running across Rohan! Or at least the three hunters are. Join us as we attempt to catch up with our enemies in order to rescue our friends, but keep a wary eye out for clues, and for horsemen.
info_outline 42. B3:C1 - The Departure of Boromir - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks crack open the next named section of the LoTR story and discuss the way the story changes its narrative style and the suspense that comes with it. Boromir's departure from the Fellowship and Aragorn gets some clarity about his mission.
info_outline 41. Back In The SaddleGreen Dragon Live
The Nicks do their first recording in many months. This episode is a reconnecting of two friends and trying to establish a routine for the future of the podcast. The Nicks also talk briefly about Sauron's attacks in the northern parts of Middle-earth and ask if there are elves in the east.
info_outline 40. DISC 2 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along CommentaryGreen Dragon Live
The Nicks are joined by Erin and Aran to give their commentary while watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of The Ring (Disc 2). Cue up your copy and press play with us to listen and watch along with us in this special episode.
info_outline 39. DISC 1 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along CommentaryGreen Dragon Live
The Nicks are joined with Erin and Aran to give their commentary while watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of The Ring. Cue up your copy and press play with us to listen and watch along with us in this special episode.
info_outline 38. B2:C10 - The Breaking of The Fellowship - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks might be breaking up a bit in this episode, but it's only fitting as this is the Breaking of the Fellowship! How will the break happen? Is it physical? Or psychological? Which way will Frodo go? Who will go with him? Find out with us, live at the Green Dragon.
info_outline 37. B2:C9 - The Great River - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks discuss the journey down the great river, the speed at which our Fellowship is cutting across the landscape, and the dangers it holds on either bank. Also discussing the desire to do more recordings with less interference from real life.
info_outline 36. B2:C8 - Farewell to Lorien - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks dive into this chapter of gift giving by asking which of the Fellowship's gifts would you steal, or what gift would you ask of Lady Galadriel? We discuss the differences between the movie gifts and the book. And, in spite of not making an actual plan, we prepare ourselves for a long trek downriver.
info_outline 35. B2:C7 - The Mirror of Galadriel - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks get down to business by talking about the elephant in the room, this elephant being the new baby boy in Nicholas' family! Also, we meet the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim - Celeborn, and Galadriel. Later, Galadriel shows two of our fellowship her magic mirror. Maps Notes for this episode OUR FELLOWSHIP HAS ENTERED THE ENCHANTED FOREST ELVES FROM WITHIN HAVE CLEARED THE ORC SCUM WITHOUT! OUR FELLOWSHIP HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH THE SECRETS OF THE GOLDEN WOOD WHAT WILL THEY FIND WITHIN THE CITY OF GREEN TOWERS? WILL THE LORD AND LADY BE GRACIOUS? HAS ANYONE PAID MIND TO BILL THE...
info_outline 34. B2:C6 - Lothlorien - [LoTR Read Along]Green Dragon Live
The Nicks talk about stepping out of time in special and awe-inspiring places, as well as being too close to the special things near you. Our Fellowship makes a dash for the woods, in spite of the potential of danger within. Aragorn is forced to take the lead after Gandalf's fall, and now they take the last known road in the plan created in Rivendell. Maps Notes for this episode BESIEGED BY ORCS! AN ANCIENT FOE OF FIRE AND FLAME! THE FELLOWSHIP FLEES TO THE EASTERN GATE GANDALF MAKES A STAND AND SACRIFICES HIMSELF FOR THE FELLOWSHIP ARAGORN NOW LEADS… THE DRUMS OF THE ENEMY...
info_outlineWelcome to the Green Dragon!
Grab yourself a half-pint, and pull up a chair for this, the first episode of the Green Dragon Live podcast! We are the Nicks, and we're happy you have joined us.
This episode primarily deals with why are we here, but the rest of our prologue series will be a primer to the world of Middle-earth leading into a chapter-by-chapter reflection and discussion of The Lord of The Rings.
So, grab your copy, and pour another half-pint, and join us! We invite newcomers to Middle-earth as well as veteran adventurers!
Notes from the Episode
A map of Middle-earth we like.
A map of the Shire from the books
A map of the Shire highlighting Hobbiton and Bywater
Nicholas Jon's dream edition It used to be $100, now it's much less expensive.
Links
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