008 – A Shooting Star Is Not a Star

We unpack the new trailer dropped on Amazon Prime Video on July 6, with a first look at some new characters — and a better look at some previously seen ones — as Middle-earth observes the falling meteor. Alan falls on his sword at the appearance of a figure who’s clearly made of wood (but not a witch), and Shawn has reservations about writing systems. And what’s the difference between a mandarin and a satsuma anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alan Sisto from The Prancing Pony Podcast is joined by his co-hosts Sara Brown and James Tauber as they discuss, analyze, and speculate all about Amazon's television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth! Join the team as they dive into the lore behind the show (or the lore that should be behind the show), talk about their favorite themes and characters, and explore The Rings of Power, all with plenty of nerd humor!