Today we are discussing Isildur and his time in Númenor, the founding and ruling of Gondor, the War of the Last Alliance, his possession of The One Ring, and ultimately, his downfall. Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacof...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Amazon have finally announced that season 3 is in the works along with a list of directors and producers that will be overseeing this season and a short synopsis of what's to come 👀Dave and Johnny react to the news!We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#ringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings...
Feb 18, 2025•13 min•Season 3Ep. 39
What gifts did Galadriel give the Fellowship before they left Loth Lorien? What changes did Peter Jackson make in the Film adaptation? Do you think these were the correct decisions!? All these questions and many more answered on this week's episode of the Council of Elrond!! The Mellon Heads also play a funny and silly game where Johnny quizzes Dave on his LotR horn knowledge, which is a lot of laughs!!! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://link...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Who was Shadowfax? Where did the race of horses known as the Mearas come from? And how were they different from other horses? This week on the Council of Elrond we go deep into the Steeds of Middle-earth and answer all of these questions! Watch this podcast on YOUTUBE here!! https://youtu.be/cLrHQQ-tbxY We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this lin...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Who was this forgetful inn-keeper? We are discussing how exactly Barliman Butterbur played such a pivotal role in the book and was actually crucial in the defeat of Sauron! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/them...
Jan 29, 2025•44 min
Why did Guillermo Del Toro leave The Hobbit films at the last minute and what would they have looked like? We are discussing all Del Toro's casting decisions, concept work and ideas he had revolving around The Hobbit. Of course we also have time for some games, news and banter! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffe...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Composer Stephen Gallagher breaks down the music in War of the Rohirrim and the processes involved in composing the soundtrack for a Lord of the Rings film. We also discuss the behind the scenes and the future of Middle-Earth too 👀 We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads Please check out Stephens...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Delighted to welcome Yoystan from Men of the West to have a FULL SPOILERS conversation about The War of the Rohirrim! We are talking about the music, the sound design, if Hera really is a girlboss or did it work, Helm, the accuracy to the lore and so much more! Please let us know below what you thought of the movie 😁 We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee o...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Director Kenji Kamaya brings Lord of the Rings back to movie theatres! The Mellon Heads bring you a non-spoiler review for The War of the Rohirrim! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #waroftherohirrim #lotr #lordoftherings...
Dec 09, 2024•24 min
Today the Mellon Heads discuss the Argonath, the immense gateway into the northern border of Gondor. This striking entrance is one of the most memorable visuals from Peter Jackson's trilogy and it is steeped in history and intrigue. Learn about who these Kings of Men were and much more. Also, listen out for an exciting update on the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". Don't forget to like and subscribe! 😁 If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so ...
Dec 07, 2024•45 min
We're talking Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger but also discussing the latest breaking news involving The War of the Rohirrim film, trialing BBC's "The Hardest LOTR Quiz in the World" and playing some Lord of the Rings 20 Questions! Enjoy and please leave a review! 😁 We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonhead...
Nov 28, 2024•43 min
Today we are looking at the 1978 animated film The Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi! After many years of putting it off we have finally gotten around to watching this cult classic and we have sooo many thoughts. Enjoy and please leave us a review! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #mellonh...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Today we are looking at the Elven Realm of Eregion (Hollin) and the war between the Elves and Sauron in which he besieged the cities within. We discuss the discovery and the etymology of Eregion along with some unpublished other versions of the realms history. Enjoy and please leave us a review! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonh...
Nov 14, 2024•58 min
Today, we are looking at the life of Helm Hammerhand and his reign as the 9th King of Rohan. We are also discussing what to expect from The War of the Rohirrim film releasing this December! Not to mention some Easter Eggs of Helms adaptation in another medium where he becomes one of the 9 Ringwraiths! Enjoy and please leave us a review! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can ...
Nov 07, 2024•41 min
Happy Halloween! Today we are discussing one of the spookiest aspects of Tolkien's writings, The Paths of the Dead, the undying wraiths that dwelt there and stories of folk who have entered this location, never to be seen again. Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a cof...
Oct 31, 2024•52 min
Today we are discussing the origins of the trolls and their different species! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #ringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings lordoftherings...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The Rings of Power Season 2 has come to an end so we can now gather our thoughts and bring you the full analysis and review talking about the good, the bad and certainly the ugly. We also discuss the changes in the writing room along with our predictions for season 3 and the show as a whole going forward! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you c...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Episode 8 of The Rings of Power is here and we are discussing all the good AND the bad from the episode with some MEGA scenes! We welcome Tolkien geek Matt from Nerd of the Rings. Please check him out here: https://twitter.com/nerdoftherings1 https://www.instagram.com/nerdoftherings/ IRISH LISTENERS - Get tickets to see us on The Lord of the Rings panel at Octocon 2024: https://2024.octocon.com/ What was your best and worst moment from this episode? Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Episode 7 of The Rings of Power is here and we get some MEGA controversial scenes, some master manipulation and one of the largest battle sequences ever created for television. We welcome back our mate and Tolkien expert Jaron Pak. Please check him out here: https://x.com/PakJaron https://www.instagram.com/thehalflingpodcast/ And check out Jarons work on SlashFilm: https://www.slashfilm.com/1653208/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-season-2-easter-eggs/ IRISH LISTENERS - Get tickets to se...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Episode 6 of The Rings of Power consists of some of the best writing, dialogue and character development in the whole season and today we break it all down with an old friend and expert! We welcome back our mate Chase Mullins who is an actor, film-maker and knowledgeable fanatic of Tolkien AND movies (perfect combination). Please check him out here; https://www.instagram.com/chasemm18/ What was your best and worst moment from this episode? Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcast...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 53 min
We finally got what we were waiting for; Annatar (Sauron) vs Celebrimbor in full manipulation mode!! This was a huge step up from previous episodes and hopefully the show shines a spotlight on this storyline as it is so much fun watching it unfold before our eyes! We also got to watch events heat up in Khazad-Dum where King Durin is feeling the effects of his new Ring of Power! That and much more in this week’s episode! We welcome our good friend Robert from In Deep Geek on to the channel in thi...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Tom Bombadil makes his highly anticipated debut on screen and we are finally able to see this enigmatic character brought to life before our eyes! We also come face to face with the Ent Wives as another Middle-earth first on screen! What was your best and worst moment from this episode? Watch this podcast on YouTube here!! https://www.youtube.com/@mellonheads If you want to listen to an old Podcast dedicated to Tom Bombadil check that out here; https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonhe...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 51 min
We are finally reintroduced to Numenor in Episode 3 entitled "The Eagle and the Sceptre"! What was your best and worst moment from this episode? We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads # ringsofpower #theringsofpower #thelordoftherings...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 19 min
We continue our travels through Middle-earth in Episode 2 entitled "Where the Stars are Strange", as we are reintroduced to the dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm and we get our first glimpse of the lands of Rhûn and the eagerly anticipated Wizard character played by Ciarán Hinds. We also finally get that magical moment where we hear the name of Annatar on our screens for the first time. We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: Twitter @mellon_heads Instagram @mello...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Rings of Power Season 2 has finally dropped and we kick-off with our analysis of Episode 1 entitled "Elven Kings Under the Sky". We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: Twitter @mellon_heads Instagram @mellonheadsofficial Facebook The Mellon Heads TikTok @themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #theringsofpower #ringsofpower #lordofthe...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Here are our final thoughts heading into season 2 of The Rings of Power answering some key questions! We are also moving our weekly episodes from Wednesdays to Fridays during the time that the tv show is running 😁 What state do you think the characters and Middle-Earth will be in at the end of this season? Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.p...
Aug 28, 2024•28 min
Join the Mellon Heads in this episode as they review the new trailer for the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". This highly anticipated anime movie is scheduled to come out this Christmas so mark your calendars and let's start getting excited for new Middle-earth movies!! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the Blue Wizards here! 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/21eWACAoa6ryUqs1sPwe8H?si=S8EYNIurS9KLPNIQlHpPJA Check out our episode on The Mighty Mumakil h...
Aug 27, 2024•47 min
Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting lore, fun games and typical Mellon Head banter. Play along with our Lord of the Rings movie "Quotes Game" as Johnny quizzes Dave on his Isengard know...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min
What's your poison? Beer? Wine? Mead? Or what about just having a night in smoking weed from your pipe? We are binging through all the alcohols consumed in Middle-Earth by all the different races. Would you ever find an orc drinking Elven alcohol or would you ever see an Ent chilling with the broskies having pre-drinks at the Entmoot? We discuss all these and quiz eachother on the different inns, pubs and taverns in Middle-Earth along with some brilliant games and Mad Libz! This is all encompass...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Who were the Evil men who allied with Sauron in the War of the Ring? These men came from the East but what do we really know about them and why were they evil? Join us in this episode as we talk all about the EASTERLINGS!! We'll learn all about these forces of men including their fighting styles, weapons they used and what set them down the road to evil! Episode out everywhere now!! If you want to know more about the 9 Nazgul check out our episode here! 👇 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h2L0H...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min
