The Rings of Power Podcast

A ScreenRant podcast breaking down Amazon Prime Video's The Rings of Power, how it connects to the history of The Lord of the Rings, and its place in the larger lore of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Hosted by ScreenRant's Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert.

The Rings Of Power Season 2, Episode 8: "Now, Let The Song Begin"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down the Season 2 Finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Shadow and Flame." Written by J. D. Payne & Patrick McKay, directed by Charlotte Brändström.

10-10
01:33:25

What is Rings of Power Doing To Tom Bombadil (and Gandalf)?

In this bonus episode, ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert discuss the show's changes to Tom Bombadil, the growing evidence that The Stranger is a new Gandalf origin, and how different this new story is (or isn't) from Tolkien's original vision.

10-02
44:34

The Rings Of Power Season 2, Episode 7: "The Fall of Eregion"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 7 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Doomed To Die." Written by J. D. Payne & Patrick McKay and Justin Doble, directed by Charlotte Brändström.

10-01
54:52

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 6: "Swallow Your Pride"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 6 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Where is He?" Written by Justin Doble, directed by Sanaa Hamri.

09-24
01:01:40

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 5: "It's A Long Way To The Bottom"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 5 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Halls of Stone." Written by Nicholas Adams, directed by Louise Hooper and Sanaa Hamri.

09-17
50:54

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 4: "Tom Bombadil"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 4 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Eldest." Written by Glenise Mullins, directed by Louise Hooper and Sanaa Hamri.

09-07
40:25

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 3: "This Is My Moment"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "The Eagle and The Sceptre." Written by Helen Shang, directed by Louise Hooper and Charlotte Brändström.

09-04
32:02

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 2: "The Bond Is Broken"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down Season 2, Episode 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Where The Stars Are Strange." Written by Jason Cahill, directed by Charlotte Brändström and Louise Hooper

09-01
43:41

The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 1: "Your Only Path"

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert break down the Season 2 Premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, "Elven Kings Under The Sky." Written by Gennifer Hutchison, directed by Charlotte Brandstrom.

08-30
41:10

Young Galadriel's Biggest Problem: is She Based on Tolkien's Version?

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert compare the version of young Galadriel introduced in The Rings of Power to Tolkien's original character. Does the new version break the canon, make modern changes... or is it actually based on Tolkien's true vision that didn't make it into the books?

08-29
55:34

Halbrand is Sauron: Does The Twist Make Sense, or a Plot Hole?

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert take a close look at the logic behind Sauron's secret identity twist. How much do we know about Halbrand's story, and how much of it actually makes sense? Is this Rings of Power's biggest plot hole, or its most brilliant move?

08-25
45:46

How Do The Rings of Power (and The One Ring) Actually Work?

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert try to explain exactly how The Rings of Power actually work. Where does the magic come from: Sauron, a spell, or the Unseen World? The TV show wrote a controversial new origin for Mithril, making it the perfect answer... but would Tolkien have approved?

08-21
57:45

Is The Stranger Young Gandalf, a Blue Wizard, or Neither?

ScreenRant hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert try to figure out if The Rings of Power's new wizard is Gandalf, Saruman, or one of the famed Blue Wizards. What do Tolkien's ideas about the original wizards have to say about this mysterious Stranger, and his journey in season two?

08-12
01:06:09

Welcome to The Rings of Power Podcast, from ScreenRant.com

Join us as we dive deep into the lore of The Rings of Power, the new series from Amazon Prime Video expanding the universe of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, with hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert breaking down and explaining the most explosive, controversial, and confusing parts of the fantasy series.

08-12
09:34

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