<![CDATA[Nazgals: A Rings of Power Podcast]]>A Fellowship of Fans podcast exploring how The Rings of Power adapts, interprets and reimagines Tolkien’s legendarium and brings the magic of Middle-earth to life.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspodRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:44:07 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 16:59:50 GMT60Nazgals<p>A Fellowship of Fans podcast exploring how The Rings of Power adapts, interprets and reimagines Tolkien’s legendarium and brings the magic of Middle-earth to life.</p>episodicNazgalsnazgalspodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 10: Top 5 Musical Moments from Season 1]]>Join us as we vibe through our collective 5 favorite musical moments from Season 1!

If you have any thoughts, feedback, or further questions, email us at nazgalspodcast@gmail.com

You can find all our socials here --> https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod

Bear's blog --> https://bearmccreary.com/category/the-lord-of-the-rings/

00:00 Intro

01:22 According to Lore

01:56 Disclaimer: We Only Kinda Know Ball (Music)

02:46 Track 1: A Plea to the Rocks

07:44 Track 2: Sailing Into the Dawn

15:37 Track 3: Nampat

20:55 Track 4: The Broken Line

27:11 Track 5: True Creation Requires Sacrifice

33:44 Letters from Lindon

35:09 Outro

]]>fde4a93d-6356-4737-89d7-de84e6ba489bFri, 16 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>Join us as we vibe through our collective 5 favorite musical moments from Season 1!</p><p>If you have any thoughts, feedback, or further questions, email us at <a href="mailto:nazgalspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">nazgalspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>You can find all our socials here --&gt; <a href="https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod</a></p><p>Bear's blog --&gt; <a href="https://bearmccreary.com/category/the-lord-of-the-rings/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bearmccreary.com/category/the-lord-of-the-rings/</a></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:22 According to Lore</p><p>01:56 Disclaimer: We Only Kinda Know Ball (Music)</p><p>02:46 Track 1: A Plea to the Rocks</p><p>07:44 Track 2: Sailing Into the Dawn</p><p>15:37 Track 3: Nampat</p><p>20:55 Track 4: The Broken Line</p><p>27:11 Track 5: True Creation Requires Sacrifice</p><p>33:44 Letters from Lindon</p><p>35:09 Outro</p>no00:35:56Episode 10: Top 5 Musical Moments from Season 1full<![CDATA[Episode 9: 5 Burning Questions for Season 3]]>Join us as we explore the 5 questions we're DESPERATE to get answers to in Season 3!

If you have any thoughts, feedback, or further questions, or if you, like Jessica, disagree with Rosie, email us at nazgalspodcast@gmail.com

You can find all our socials here --> https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod

00:00 Intro

01:15 According to Lore

02:59 Question #1: What's Up With Gandalf?

08:22 Question #2: Is Marnûkh Pure of Heart?

12:19 Question #3: Who are the Nazgnagôl?

21:16 Question #4: Who Will Die?

29:36 Question #5: What is the Secret Ingredient?

38:22 Next Time on Nazgals

39:03 Outro

]]>840116d8-6de6-460c-b3c7-67c0d531cf2cFri, 09 Oct 2026 16:45:46 GMT<p>Join us as we explore the 5 questions we're DESPERATE to get answers to in Season 3!</p><p>If you have any thoughts, feedback, or further questions, or if you, like Jessica, disagree with Rosie, email us at <a href="mailto:nazgalspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">nazgalspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>You can find all our socials here --&gt; <a href="https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod</a></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:15 According to Lore</p><p>02:59 Question #1: What's Up With Gandalf?</p><p>08:22 Question #2: Is Marnûkh Pure of Heart?</p><p>12:19 Question #3: Who are the Nazgnagôl?</p><p>21:16 Question #4: Who Will Die?</p><p>29:36 Question #5: What is the Secret Ingredient?</p><p>38:22 Next Time on Nazgals</p><p>39:03 Outro</p>no00:39:26Episode 9: 5 Burning Questions for Season 3full<![CDATA[Episode 8: Elrond - Herald. Commander. Peredhel.]]>Master of (Elrond) Lore Northie takes us on a journey into the character of Elrond, and introduces us to two new segments for the show.

00:00 Intro

01:20 According to Lore

03:08 First Impressions of Elrond

13:53 Elrond's Journey So Far

17:37 All About Elrond

19:05 Jessica Gets to Yap About Eärendil

23:54 Trauma Baby Elrond

26:03 The Choice (feat. 2 Brothers)

27:42 A Bit of Cheeky Speculation

32:11 Elrond Learns to Trust Magical Objects

35:40 Elrond and His Dads

38:36 Círdan = Peepaw

42:49 How Do You Describe a Friendship Like Elrondriel

54:52 Elrond + Durin = BFFs 4ever

01:01:30 Letters from Lindon

01:05:49 #ArondirLives

01:10:29 Next Time on Nazgals

01:10:50 Outro

]]>5d9fee5b-57ce-4851-93e8-0e2aa0a53c65Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>Master of (Elrond) Lore Northie takes us on a journey into the character of Elrond, and introduces us to two new segments for the show.</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:20 According to Lore</p><p>03:08 First Impressions of Elrond</p><p>13:53 Elrond's Journey So Far</p><p>17:37 All About Elrond</p><p>19:05 Jessica Gets to Yap About Eärendil</p><p>23:54 Trauma Baby Elrond</p><p>26:03 The Choice (feat. 2 Brothers)</p><p>27:42 A Bit of Cheeky Speculation</p><p>32:11 Elrond Learns to Trust Magical Objects</p><p>35:40 Elrond and His Dads</p><p>38:36 Círdan = Peepaw</p><p>42:49 How Do You Describe a Friendship Like Elrondriel</p><p>54:52 Elrond + Durin = BFFs 4ever</p><p>01:01:30 Letters from Lindon</p><p>01:05:49 #ArondirLives</p><p>01:10:29 Next Time on Nazgals</p><p>01:10:50 Outro</p>no01:11:37Episode 8: Elrond - Herald. Commander. Peredhel.full<![CDATA[Episode 7: Season 3 Marketing Recap]]>Join us as we recap the marketing for Season 3 so far!

00:00 Intro

01:04 Introduction

01:47 Empire Tidbits

09:44 ScreenRant: Dwarves (No Beard Talk!)

12:18 Esquire: Jamie Campbell Bower + Celeborn Crumbs

20:54 Polygon: Elrond + Elros

31:20 Entertainment Weekly: Girlfailure Sauron

01:00:15 Next Time on Nazgals

01:00:32 Outro

]]>fa8d7b43-5fa9-4f87-a569-f93dc5252263Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>Join us as we recap the marketing for Season 3 so far!</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>01:04 Introduction</p><p>01:47 Empire Tidbits</p><p>09:44 ScreenRant: Dwarves (No Beard Talk!)</p><p>12:18 Esquire: Jamie Campbell Bower + Celeborn Crumbs</p><p>20:54 Polygon: Elrond + Elros</p><p>31:20 Entertainment Weekly: Girlfailure Sauron</p><p>01:00:15 Next Time on Nazgals</p><p>01:00:32 Outro</p>no01:01:19Episode 7: Season 3 Marketing Recapfull<![CDATA[Episode 6: Gandalf - Wise. Wanderer. Wizard.]]>Nazgals dive deep into the character of Gandalf, looking at his arc in The Rings of Power so far, and exploring his textual background in Tolkien’s legendarium.

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Introduction to Gandalf's Character

01:16 Where Is Gandalf?

06:39 When Is Gandalf?

11:23 What Is Gandalf?

13:46 Why Is Gandalf?

17:11 How Is Gandalf?

21:49 Gandalf's Favorites: Hobbitses

26:09 Gandalf: Sauron's Opposite (Sort Of)

30:15 In Which We Kill the Term "Mystery Box"

35:50 Gandalf: A New Hope

43:51 Next Time on Nazgals

44:50 Outro


Join the discussion: https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod

]]>f5a8946b-4412-49eb-8d9c-40937df3dd21Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT<p>Nazgals dive deep into the character of Gandalf, looking at his arc in <i>The Rings of Power </i>so far, and exploring his textual background in Tolkien’s legendarium.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:57 Introduction to Gandalf's Character</p><p>01:16 Where Is Gandalf?</p><p>06:39 When Is Gandalf?</p><p>11:23 What Is Gandalf?</p><p>13:46 Why Is Gandalf?</p><p>17:11 How Is Gandalf?</p><p>21:49 Gandalf's Favorites: Hobbitses</p><p>26:09 Gandalf: Sauron's Opposite (Sort Of)</p><p>30:15 In Which We Kill the Term "Mystery Box"</p><p>35:50 Gandalf: A New Hope</p><p>43:51 Next Time on Nazgals</p><p>44:50 Outro</p><p><br />Join the discussion: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/nazgalspod</a></p>no00:45:37Episode 6: Gandalf - Wise. Wanderer. Wizard.full<![CDATA[Episode 2: Galadriel - Noldorin. Warrior. Ringbearer.]]>00:00 Introduction

01:04 Initial Impressions of Galadriel

04:27 Galadriel's Character Arc in Rings of Power So Far

10:04 She Was Then of Amazonian Disposition

14:21 "I Perceive the Dark Lord and Know His Mind"

20:54 Growth and Introspection of Galadriel

23:23 Galadriel in Her Pride Era

28:33 Galadriel's Journey and Growth

31:51 Galadriel's Keen Insight into the Minds of Others

33:53 The Infamous Raft Scene

40:07 Future Implications and Closing Thoughts

40:53 Outro

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspod/episodes/Episode-2-Galadriel---Noldorin--Warrior--Ringbearer-e3nn54gc488bc31-4490-4df8-8a5a-11537c20d79aFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:04 Initial Impressions of Galadriel</p><p>04:27 Galadriel's Character Arc in Rings of Power So Far</p><p>10:04 She Was Then of Amazonian Disposition</p><p>14:21 "I Perceive the Dark Lord and Know His Mind"</p><p>20:54 Growth and Introspection of Galadriel</p><p>23:23 Galadriel in Her Pride Era</p><p>28:33 Galadriel's Journey and Growth</p><p>31:51 Galadriel's Keen Insight into the Minds of Others</p><p>33:53 The Infamous Raft Scene</p><p>40:07 Future Implications and Closing Thoughts</p><p>40:53 Outro</p> no00:41:37Episode 2: Galadriel - Noldorin. Warrior. Ringbearer.full<![CDATA[Episode 4: Sauron - Cruel. Cunning. Chic.]]>00:00 Introduction

01:04 Initial Impressions of Sauron

06:52 The Road So Far...

13:49 Sauron's Evolution in Tolkien's Writings

24:21 Sauron "According to Lore"

34:29 Sauron and His "Situationships"

41:53 The Mirror of Sauron

47:53 Sauron's Strategy

56:11 Is Sauron Repentant? (Spoilers: No)

01:02:41 What Will This Pesky Dark Lord Do Next?

01:05:18 Outro

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspod/episodes/Episode-4-Sauron---Cruel--Cunning--Chic-e3obk7e6b88c0ca-4c3c-49c9-9042-3eb777e3ccfcFri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:01 GMT<p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:04 Initial Impressions of Sauron</p><p>06:52 The Road So Far...</p><p>13:49 Sauron's Evolution in Tolkien's Writings</p><p>24:21 Sauron "According to Lore"</p><p>34:29 Sauron and His "Situationships"</p><p>41:53 The Mirror of Sauron</p><p>47:53 Sauron's Strategy</p><p>56:11 Is Sauron Repentant? (Spoilers: No)</p><p>01:02:41 What Will This Pesky Dark Lord Do Next?</p><p>01:05:18 Outro</p> no01:06:05Episode 4: Sauron - Cruel. Cunning. Chic.full<![CDATA[Episode 1: Top 5 Anticipated Moments for Season 3]]>00:00 Introduction to Nazgals Podcast

01:20 Getting Into Tolkien: Personal Journeys

05:45 Jessica's #5: Gandalf and the Mûmak

09:49 Rosie & Northie's #4: The Nazgnagôl (Thitch!King)

20:58 Jessica's #4: Succession Drama in Khazad-dûm

26:33 Northie's #3 (Rosie's #5): My Sweet Númenor

33:06 Jessica's #2: Where the H*ck is Celeborn??

39:15 Rosie's #2 (Northie's #5): Galadriel's Journey and Transformation

47:27 Jessica's #1 (Rosie's #3): Marnûkh - Poet, Scholar, Babygirl

55:01 Rosie's #1 (Northie's #2): Sauron's Artistic Struggles

01:03:05 Northie's #1 (Jessica's #3): A Tale of Two Brothers

01:09:41 Wrap-Up

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspod/episodes/Episode-1-Top-5-Anticipated-Moments-for-Season-3-e3nc9ps0273431f-e5aa-40f3-97e6-8a4f9d239389Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>00:00 Introduction to Nazgals Podcast</p><p>01:20 Getting Into Tolkien: Personal Journeys</p><p>05:45 Jessica's #5: Gandalf and the Mûmak</p><p>09:49 Rosie &amp; Northie's #4: The Nazgnagôl (Thitch!King)</p><p>20:58 Jessica's #4: Succession Drama in Khazad-dûm</p><p>26:33 Northie's #3 (Rosie's #5): My Sweet Númenor</p><p>33:06 Jessica's #2: Where the H*ck is Celeborn??</p><p>39:15 Rosie's #2 (Northie's #5): Galadriel's Journey and Transformation</p><p>47:27 Jessica's #1 (Rosie's #3): Marnûkh - Poet, Scholar, Babygirl</p><p>55:01 Rosie's #1 (Northie's #2): Sauron's Artistic Struggles</p><p>01:03:05 Northie's #1 (Jessica's #3): A Tale of Two Brothers</p><p>01:09:41 Wrap-Up</p> no01:10:51Episode 1: Top 5 Anticipated Moments for Season 3full<![CDATA[Episode 5: Top 5 Scenes from Season 2]]>00:58 Introduction

01:24 Honorable Mention: Durin/Durin/Balrog

04:53 Rosie's #5: "He Gave Me Wine"

09:27 Northie's #5: The Battle of Eregion

13:43 Jessica's #5: Tol Eressëa

20:03 Rosie's #4: Prologue

25:18 Northie's #4: Adarond Date Night

28:31 Jessica's #4: Pity Will Not Defeat Sauron *Snort*

35:45 Northie's #3: Galadriel vs. Sauron

36:38 Jessica's #3: Gandalf

42:53 Rosie's #3: Peak Gaslight

51:08 Northie's #2: "Who Are You, Truly?"

57:44 Rosie's #2: Here's Annatar!

01:05:09 Rosie's #1 (Jessica's #2): The Dying Words of Celebrimbor

01:19:05 Jessica's #1: "I Forgive You"

01:27:09 Northie's #1: Namárië

01:33:09 Concluding Thoughts

01:33:39 Outro

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspod/episodes/Episode-5-Top-5-Scenes-from-Season-2-e3onisi99f24647-3b63-429b-b3d6-e4ab8f5af3e6Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>00:58 Introduction</p><p>01:24 Honorable Mention: Durin/Durin/Balrog</p><p>04:53 Rosie's #5: "He Gave Me Wine"</p><p>09:27 Northie's #5: The Battle of Eregion</p><p>13:43 Jessica's #5: Tol Eressëa</p><p>20:03 Rosie's #4: Prologue</p><p>25:18 Northie's #4: Adarond Date Night</p><p>28:31 Jessica's #4: Pity Will Not Defeat Sauron *Snort*</p><p>35:45 Northie's #3: Galadriel vs. Sauron</p><p>36:38 Jessica's #3: Gandalf</p><p>42:53 Rosie's #3: Peak Gaslight</p><p>51:08 Northie's #2: "Who Are You, Truly?"</p><p>57:44 Rosie's #2: Here's Annatar!</p><p>01:05:09 Rosie's #1 (Jessica's #2): The Dying Words of Celebrimbor</p><p>01:19:05 Jessica's #1: "I Forgive You"</p><p>01:27:09 Northie's #1: Namárië</p><p>01:33:09 Concluding Thoughts</p><p>01:33:39 Outro</p> no01:34:26Episode 5: Top 5 Scenes from Season 2full<![CDATA[Episode 3: Top 5 Scenes from Season 1]]>00:00 Introduction

01:31 Jessica & Northie's #5: This Wandering Day

05:45 Rosie's #5: Uruk

14:50 Northie's #4: No Staying for Dinner!

18:27 Jessica's #4: Seeds, Seeds Planted

22:44 Rosie's #4: Galadriel & Theo

29:16 Jessica's #3: *Elrond, Tearfully*: "My Friend"

37:53 Rosie's #3: Celebrimbor's Ambition

43:32 Jessica's #2: There is a Tempest in Me!

48:46 Rosie's #2: Locked Up in Numenor

53:57 Jessica's #1 (Northie's #3): Sailing into Numenor (Earendil!)

59:54 Rosie's #1 (Northie's #2): Sauron Revealed

01:05:53 Northie's #1: Elrond's Daddy Issues

01:12:18 Next Week!

01:13:21 Outro

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nazgalspod/episodes/Episode-3-Top-5-Scenes-from-Season-1-e3o163k45722787-c7d6-44bb-94fc-03e583a23c0cFri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>01:31 Jessica &amp; Northie's #5: This Wandering Day</p><p>05:45 Rosie's #5: Uruk</p><p>14:50 Northie's #4: No Staying for Dinner!</p><p>18:27 Jessica's #4: Seeds, Seeds Planted</p><p>22:44 Rosie's #4: Galadriel &amp; Theo</p><p>29:16 Jessica's #3: *Elrond, Tearfully*: "My Friend"</p><p>37:53 Rosie's #3: Celebrimbor's Ambition</p><p>43:32 Jessica's #2: There is a Tempest in Me!</p><p>48:46 Rosie's #2: Locked Up in Numenor</p><p>53:57 Jessica's #1 (Northie's #3): Sailing into Numenor (Earendil!)</p><p>59:54 Rosie's #1 (Northie's #2): Sauron Revealed</p><p>01:05:53 Northie's #1: Elrond's Daddy Issues</p><p>01:12:18 Next Week!</p><p>01:13:21 Outro</p> no01:14:05Episode 3: Top 5 Scenes from Season 1full