The Nerd of the Rings

Nerd of the Rings
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The Nerd of the Rings

Interviewing guests from the world of Tolkien's Middle-earth, including film cast, authors, illustrators, game designers, and more!

  1. 10 MAY

    War of the Rohirrim with Philippa Boyens, screenwriters Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou

    During my time in Wellington, I caught up with Philippa Boyens (The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies)! Here, she discusses her latest adventure in Middle-earth: the anime film The War of the Rohirrim! We are also introduced to screenwriters Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou in their first official interview for the film! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim releases December 13, 2024. Taking place 260 years before The Lord of the Rings, the story finds Rohan invaded by the Dunlendings. The story eventually finds Rohan’s king, Helm Hammerhand, taking refuge in the fortress that will one day bear his name.

    1h 16m

  2. 8 MAY

    Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey talks Beowulf, Tolkien, & more!

    Dr. Tom Shippey joins us to talk about his new book on Beowulf, Tolkien, and why his favorite character is...an orc? Enjoy this great conversation with one of the world’s leading Tolkien scholars! Purchase the NEW Beowulf: Translation and Commentary: https://amzn.to/3FndkZx Other links for Dr. Shippey & his books: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century: https://amzn.to/46z4Udm The Road to Middle-earth: https://amzn.to/3tJvX7u Dr. Shippey’s website: https://tomshippey.com/ Dr. Shippey has taught at six universities, including St. Johns, Oxford, and Visiting Professorships at Harvard and the University of Texas. At Leeds, he held the Chair of English Language and Medieval English Literature (a post held by Tolkien in the 1920s.)

    1h 9m

  3. 6 MAY

    Bear McCreary, Composer, The Rings of Power, God of War, & more!

    Chatting with Bear McCreary about his work on The Rings of Power, God of War, and more! We’ll talk about his work creating the themes for the show, connecting to The Lord of the Rings’ Third Age, and what’s in store for Season 2!

    53 min

  4. 3 MAY

    Gino Acevedo, Creative Art Director, Wētā FX

    We chat with Gino Acevedo about his road to New Zealand, pranks with John Rhys-Davies, making the transition from practical to digital effects, and more!

    57 min

  5. 04/10/2022

    Maxim Baldry, Isildur - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

    We chat with Maxim Baldry about Isildur in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, including diving into the text, a more in-depth look at the dynamics in Númenor, and seeing Isildur as the hero he is in the books.

    30 min

  6. 01/10/2022

    Wayne Yip, Director - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

    We chat with Wayne Yip about his directing work on episodes 3, 4, & 5 on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

    35 min

  7. 29/09/2022

    Lloyd Owen, Elendil - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

    Today, we chat with with Lloyd Owen about his character Elendil, the island realm of Númenor, and his deep dives into Tolkien’s more obscure writings to inform the Elendil we meet in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power!

    35 min

  8. 18/11/2021

    John Rhys-Davies talks Gimli, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and more!

    The one and only John Rhys-Davies talks about his experience as Gimli and Sallah, his library, and reads a fan-favorite portion from the books - Gimli‘s description of the Glittering Caves.  This interview with the Lord of the Rings star was possible through the ”It‘s Time to Shout James” fundraiser.  To donate to a great cause, visit: http://tinyurl.com/47j9wfxr To get the full effect of my interview with John, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qNnPE0Hpry8

    1h 38m
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Interviewing guests from the world of Tolkien's Middle-earth, including film cast, authors, illustrators, game designers, and more!

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    Nerd of the Rings
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
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