PCLOTR The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast

This a great podcast and lots of fun to listen to after every episode of The Rings of Power. It’s too bad they’re rated explicit for infrequent use of some real bad language I wish they wouldn’t use, but as a super fan of the Jackson movies, I can look past that.

If you’re looking for a nice side piece to the Rings of Power, this companion podcast is where it’s at. Brian, Jake, Billy and Joe do a fantastic job breaking down the lore, details, plot, and characters of each episode in a fun and engaging way. They lay out a lot of theories of who’s who and what’s what, doing the leg work for us folks who haven’t read Tolkien in a while. Highly recommend giving them a shot. Also, check out their main podcast @ Pop Culture Leftovers if you haven’t!

Brian, Jake, Billy, and Joe do a wonderful job of reviewing each episode of the Amazon Rings of Power show, going into detail on all plot points and diving into theories and predictions as to where they believe the show is headed. What’s great is that they are not Tolkien nerds who nitpick the show and complain about differences with literature. They are knowledgeable about Tolkien’s work, and constructively make comparisons between the show and the source material. I would highly recommend this podcast as a companion to the show.

Brian, Jake, Joe, and Billy bring so much knowledge and love for Tolkien’s canon to this recap show it is a must listen companion with The Rings of Power. Personally, I know essentially nothing of JRRT’s work so without these episodes I’d be lost to the lore and that knowledge really does enhance my experience of the show. The best out there when it comes to using the canon to deepen the experience of the show - highlighting the changes and delving into the mysteries and never “well, actually”-ing.