John and Clark discuss the legacy of Tolkien’s universe, ponder the qualitative relativity of spin-off material, purge their personal fantasy-fiction histories, tangle with the archons of influence, and return to the real world with various magical elixirs. Enjoy. And thanks for listening.
Clark and John discuss some of the enigmatic creatures, events, and locales that haven’t yet gotten the attention they deserve here.
John and Clark discuss supremacy models in Middle Earth and in the real world and explore how those models mirror, affect, and influence one another.
Clark and John discuss the friendship of Legolas and Gimli in all its complexity, and trace its antecedents through three ages in search of an origin to the storied enmity between Elves and Dwarves.
John and Clark discuss orcs, as I’m sure you expect us to.
Clark and John discuss the nature of evil, in Middle Earth and regular Earth, with a focus on Sauron, Mordor, the Ring(s), and (once again) the Sharkster.
John and Clark discuss the life and legacy of Smeagol (AKA Gollum).
Clark and John talk about wizards, magic, and the Istari (especially Gandalf and Saruman).
John and Clark introduce the show, then discuss Hobbits.