The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the fantastical universe created by author JRR Tolkien.
But his works reached a whole other dimension with the epic Hollywood adaptations of the 2000s. These blockbusters brought the stories to life, wowing audi ... Show More
Today
Why do men often wake up with an erection?
A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all.
And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experienc ... Show More
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Today
What 5 foods can improve brain performance?
Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of brain boosting foods but here are five that you might want to start including.
First of all, oily fish. When people talk about b ... Show More
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Aug 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (w/ Jon Gabrus)
Nicole and Lauren embark on their epic journey across Middle-earth, discussing the first installment of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring.Your hosts can't do it alone, though. Jon Gabrus (The High & Mighty, The Action Boyz) returns to the p ... Show More
59m 9s
Sep 2020
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (w/ Jon Braylock)
Moving on from the acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy and buckling in for an all new (and again, very long) adventure, Lauren and Nicole are joined by comedian/writer/actor Jon Braylock (Astronomy Club, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) to begin The Hobbit prequel trilogy, starting ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2020
Fan Theories (w/ Jake Hurwitz)
Lauren and Nicole are joined by comedian, writer and actor Jake Hurwitz (If I Were You, Not Another D&D Podcast) to dig into some Lord of the Rings fan theories!All the most important questions are asked, and answers of varying credibility are provided... Why didn't they just fly ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2023
WOF 402: The Faith of J.R.R. Tolkien w/ Holly Ordway
<p>J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece, <em>The Lord of the Rings</em>, is one of the best-selling books ever, selling over 150 million copies. In a 1999 poll of Amazon.com customers, <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> was judged to be their favorite "book of the millennium".</p> <p>However ... Show More
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