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“I was looking forward to a feminist take on the books, and their discussions on sexism in the books were quite validating. I also found their unconventional views on Iluvatar and Morgoth interesting. I tolerated their groans (although a mood-spoiler) when discussing names in the Silmarillion, because I know that the book is a difficult read. But I stopped listening when it became clear that at least two of the hosts found the book tormenting. All that bashing on Tolkien because of his love of names and making fun of his name, when it wasn’t even relevant to the books—that completely put me off and I stopped listening. Everyone’s entitled to their special interests, and just because you don’t like their interest doesn’t mean you can call them an a******. And I think making fun of someone’s name is rude and not funny at all. For a non-male-centered, critical perspective, I would rather listen to women/non-binary podcasters who actually enjoyed and appreciated the books.”
ioehdnjdk via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
12/12/23
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09/10/20
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“That title is a portmanteau of "entertaining" and "sensational" with maybe "educational" thrown in the middle there?
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01/17/19
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“They have made a podcast I think we all can enjoy.
Let us praise them with great praise!
Praise them with great praise.”
Oakwoodguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/21
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