A Lord of the Rings Podcast where your two hosts, Dave and Johnny discuss all things Middle-earth. Each week, we bring character deep dives, topic discussions, movie/tv-show reviews or the latest news involving Middle-Earth. Ideal for die-hard fans of Tolkien, new-to-Tolkien-comers and anyone who wants to kick back and have a laugh. Entertainment guaranteed. Welcome to the Council ⚔️ Get in touch: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads For new listeners, a good episode to start on: Who is Aragorn ...
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The Barrow-Wights Explained
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The mysterious and haunting beings in Tolkien's Middle-Earth that are too terrifying to be included in Peter Jackson's films. We don't shy away from them here as we discuss the story of the hobbits creepy encounter with them! 💀 Where did the spirits originally come from? Why are they protecting the burial grounds? Why didn't they take the Ring and …
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The Two Trees Of Valinor: Truth & Lies
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The Two Trees of Valinor, The Line of White Trees from Numenor to Gondor, The Hobbits' beloved Party Tree. We are leaf-ing no twig unturned in this jam-packed episode as we discuss one of Tolkien's favourite things on this planet and his Middle-Earth. Did you know Ents aren't really Tree-ish at all? Or that Peter Jackson had some incredible Easter …
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Master of the Riddermark: Rise and Fall
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Hold onto your Helms as we continue our dive into one of Tolkien's most inspirational leaders of Men, in Part II of our chat all about the Leader of the Horse men of Rohan. In this episode Johnny and Dave get into the nitty-gritty details of King Theoden's early life before becoming the Man we meet in The Two Towers. We discuss his greatest moments…
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Arise Arise, Riders of Theoden! Get ready to march into battle with the King of the Riddermark as we dive into one of Tolkien's most beloved characters and one of film's most iconic performances ⚔️ In this episode Johnny and Dave discuss the introduction to this King of Men both on the screen and on the pages, before introducing the new fun game "K…
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Tom Bombadil AND Viggo Join The Cast!?
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Tom Bombadil is OFFICIALLY IN the upcoming Season of Rings of Power, Season 2! AND Viggo Mortensen discusses the possibilities of returning to the role of Aragorn in the upcoming movie, The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt for Gollum! Did I hear you say that you needed 2 mellons to break it all down for you? Well we've got you covered! We are talking al…
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The Rings of Power Season 2 Teaser Trailer Reaction
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On today's episode, Dave and Johnny break down The Rings of Power Season 2 New Official Teaser Trailer! How does it compare with Season 1? We look at all the tiny details and try to explain whats going on in our opinion and throw a dash of comedic stupidity in the mix. Of course this conversation gets into wild theories and segweys into other LOTR …
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Hunt for Gollum / Bernard Hill Tribute
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NEW MOVIE!!!!!! So this week, Variety announced that Sir Peter Jackson is returning to Middle-Earth (and New Zealand) to create new films with Warner Bros and he has assembled his team of Avengers. We go through all the details and share some theories! We also pay tribute to the late and great Bernard Hill (King Theoden) who passed away this week ❤…
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Tales of the Shire - Trailer Reaction
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WE ARE BACK! Today we are disecting the trailer that just dropped from developers Weta Workshop and discussing what we know about the upcoming game, Tales of the Shire. We also ponder what we expect and what we hope for from this new console game. Will it be a hit like the old EA classics or flop like some more recent games that won't be mentioned …
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NEW LOTR MOVIES? Latest News with Fellowship Of Fans
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Are there actually going to be new Lord of the Rings movies? Will they be remakes? What news do we have about The Rings of Power Season 2? Naturually, Dave and Johnny haven't a clue so they have invited on the man that breaks all the news on Twitter, Harry from his channel Fellowship of Fans. In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The …
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Who was the creature "The Balrog" in the Lord of the Rings? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny break down everything you need to know about this demon of the ancient world. We look at his origins, his Powers and some interesting mentions of other Balrogs from the Lord of the Rings! Episode out…
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Rings Of Power BTS / LOTR Mad Libs
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In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny give their reaction to the latest release from Amazon Primes The Rings of Power Behind The Scenes. The lads discuss everything that they loved and disliked about it and also finish the episode with a 20 minute hilarious game of LOTR themed Mad Libs. This is o…
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Creatures of Middle-Earth
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You know the Eagles, the Dragons and trolls but have you heard of the Kirinki, Vampires and Kine of Araw? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny discuss all of the Middle-Earth creatures that feature in Tolkiens writings from the interesting details you never heard of concerning Dragons and Fell B…
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Who Is Saruman Really?
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Do you know everything about the White Wizard and the leader of the Istari? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny break down everything you need to know about this Powerful Wizard including his back story, his Powers and even some funny behind-the-scenes stories about Sir Christopher Lee, who bro…
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Unfinished Sequel to The Lord of the Rings
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Did you know that Tolkien had begun a sequel to The Lord of the Rings? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny discuss this unpublished book entitled "The New Shadow". 13 pages of this fascinating sequel are available and the Mellon Heads break down the story as we know it and the conditions of Mid…
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How was the Line of Kings Broken?
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What happened to all the Kings of Gondor? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny discuss what happened to the Kings of Gondor and why the Stewards ended up taking over rule of the great city. They also explain the origin of this city and the other Northern Kingdom Arnor, both of which Aragorn ends…
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Why is Elrond Half-Elven?
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Why is the famous elf referred to as Elrond Half-Elven? In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny discuss where Elrond got his nickname and the reasons for it. We cover the upbringing of him and his twin brother Elros and why they make the choices they made. We also break down how half-elven Elrond r…
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Lord of the Rings Scariest Things - Halloween Special
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for a Halloween Special Episode where we go through the beloved LOTR movie trilogy and pick out our top 5 scariest parts. These could be characters, moments, places or anything else that gave us the heebie jeebies! Let us know how many of our top 5 matches yours! Or if th…
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 8 | Full Review & Breakdown
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Here is The Mellon Heads’ FULL SPOILER Review and Breakdown of THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 8! In this episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast The Council of Elrond, Dave and Johnny breakdown episode 8 of The Rings of Power series. We give our in depth review and analysis full of SPOILERS so please be warned! Find out all our thoughts and whether we wer…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 7 | Full Review & Breakdown
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Here is The Mellon Heads’ FULL SPOILER Review and Breakdown of THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 7! In this episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast The Council of Elrond, Dave and Johnny breakdown episode 6 of The Rings of Power series. We give our in depth review and analysis full of SPOILERS so please be warned! Find out all our thoughts and whether we wer…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 6 | Full Review & Breakdown
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Here is The Mellon Heads’ FULL SPOILER Review and Breakdown of THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 6! In this episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast The Council of Elrond, Dave and Johnny breakdown episode 6 of The Rings of Power series. We give our in depth review and analysis full of SPOILERS so please be warned! Find out all our thoughts and whether we wer…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 5 | Full Review & Breakdown
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The Rings of Power Episode 5 - Review and Breakdown FULL SPOILERS! In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny breakdown episode 5 of The Rings of Power series. Find out all our thoughts and whether we were left amazed or underwhelmed at this newest chapter of The Rings of Power! We were also joined by…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 4 | Full Review & Breakdown
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TTHE RINGS OF POWER Episode 4 review In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny breakdown the first TWO EPISODES of the Rings of Power series. Find out all our thoughts and whether we were left amazed or underwhelmed at this newest adaptation of Professor Tolkien's work! We were also joined by an amaz…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episode 3 | Full Review & Breakdown
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The Rings of Power Episode 3 review In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny breakdown episode 3 of The Rings of Power series. Find out all our thoughts and whether we were left amazed or underwhelmed at this newest chapter of The Rings of Power! What did you like about the episode? Was there anythi…
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THE RINGS OF POWER Episodes 1 & 2 | Full Review & Breakdown
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THE RINGS OF POWER has finally arrived!!! This is a show that we have been looking forward to for a long long time and we have been eagerly anticipating a return to Middle-earth! In this new episode of the Mellon Heads' podcast - "The Council of Elrond" Dave and Johnny breakdown the first TWO EPISODES of the Rings of Power series. Find out all our …
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The Rings of Power - The One Ring
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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LOTR in Music, Science, Art and Language (REUPLOADED)
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN REUPLOADED FROM …
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The Rings of Power - 9 Rings for Mortal Men
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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The Rings Of Power - 7 Dwarven Rings
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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The Rings Of Power - 3 Elven Rings
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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The Rings of Power - Full SDCC Trailer Breakdown
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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Why do Elves and Dwarves Hate Each Other?
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL!!! Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, character deep dives and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you!…
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On today's episode we discuss the grea…
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Who is Aragorn Really?
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WELCOME BACK TO THE COUNCIL!!!! Johnny and Dave are delighted to be back for the second season of The Council of Elrond and we are happy to kick it off with a deep dive into one of the coolest warriors of Tolkien's legendarium - Aragorn!!! We look at his background, his skills and relationships, and who would really come out on top if he faced Jami…
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WELCOME BACK TO THE COUNCIL!!!! Johnny and Dave are delighted to be back for the second season of The Council of Elrond and it all kicks off next Wednesday 29th June! So mark your calendars and get ready for more trips into Middle-earth with your two favourite Mellon Heads. We are excited to bring you more Lord of the Rings discussions, Middle-eart…
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Best Friends in The Lord of the Rings - Tolkien Reading Day Special
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! In today's special episode we are cele…
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War of the Rohirrim Discussion with The Red Book
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On today's episode of The Council of E…
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The Rings of Power Teaser Trailer Breakdown with Voice of Geekdom
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On today's episode of The Council of E…
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The Rings of Power Title Reveal Talk
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On today's bonus episode of The Counci…
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The Hobbit: The Cardinal Cut
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A Lord of the Rings Christmas
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On todays episode of The Council of El…
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Dragons Of Middle-Earth
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On todays episode of The Council of El…
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On todays episode of The Council of El…
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LOTR on Prime with Fellowship Of Fans
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The Return Of The King - 1980
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Hobbit Actor Dallas Barnett Interview
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On the episode this week we look at a …
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Join your two hosts Johnny and Dave, aka The Mellon Heads, for some laughs, interesting facts, riddles and our takes and views on some of our favourite aspects of both the movies and the books. No matter how much of a casual or die-hard fan you are, if you want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! On the episode this week we discuss on…
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