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43. B3:C2 - The Riders of Rohan [LoTR Read Along]
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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.
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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.
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41. Back In The Saddle
Green 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.
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40. DISC 2 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along Commentary
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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.
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39. DISC 1 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along Commentary
Green 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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_outlineIn this episode, The Nicks rip apart Buzzfeed's attempt at knowing things about LoTR, discuss Chapter 9 - A Conspiracy Unmasked, and decide if they would rather be in Frodo's shoes or Fatty's.
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LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers!
Notes for this episode
What Happened Last Time?
Frodo, Pippin, and Sam took a shortcut through the forest and across the field from Woodhall toward the ferry. Though it was harder than the road and took them off course, it seems to have been a good idea because they missed the black riders the whole day, and the end up on Farmer Maggot’s farm. While there Farmer Maggot feeds them and offers to take them by cart to the ferry, where they happen to meet their friend - Merry.
Where Are We in the Narrative?:
Frodo, Sam, and Pippin are on the border of the Shire, in Buckland, where Crickhollow resides. Danger has come upon them sooner than anyone, including Gandalf, could have imagined. Frodo must leave for Rivendell immediately, in spite of Gandalf’s continued absence. But, Frodo is miserable because he doesn’t know how to tell his friends that he is leaving.
The Story in this Chapter:
- Over the ferry
- Buckland (Bucklebury is almost a suburb of Buckland… it's its own small country!)
- Crickhollow
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- Very hobbit-hole like, despite being a house. Creature comforts -even arranged similarly to Bag End
- Conspirators revealed DUN DUN DUNNNNN!!!!!
- Making plans
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- Preparations already made - because Merry is a boss.
- Fatty stays behind - who has the more dangerous role?
- Resting up for the first leg of the journey through the Old Wood and Eastward to Rivendell
- Frodo has a weird dream -- on a tower, near the seeaaaaaa [turtles]
Notable Difference(s) from Films:
- All of this is missing from the movie
Locations/Distance Traveled/Distance apart:
- Bucklebury Ferry
- Buck Hill & Brandy Hall
- Bucklebury
- Crickhollow
- Probably a total of around 5 miles
New Characters (but not really):
- Fredegar Fatty Bolger
What to Watch for in the Next Chapter:
The Journey out of the Shire begins with the next chapter as Frodo and company enter into the potentially dangerous Old Forest on the borders of Buckland.
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