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:...

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 We discuss the discovery and the etymology of Eregion along with some unpublished other versions of the realms history.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:...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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

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 ...

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; ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

We have received so much content from Amazon in the last few days that you might have missed but don't fret! We've got you covered 😉 We give all of our reactions, deep dive informative breakdowns, theories and of course, the stupid humour. Enjoy! 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.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us...

Our Full Breakdown of The San Diego Comic Con Trailer featuring our fresh theories, lore facts and the usual hilarious shenanigans! Enjoy! 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.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...

What do you know about the mighty Mûmakil? You've seen them on the screen or read about them in the book, but what do you really know about them? Where do they come from? How do the Hobbits know about their lore? When were they first used as artillery for war? We are unravelling the mystery of the massive beasts today! 🐘 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...

Silence Worm! And Listen up as we get into the real villain of Rohan, Grima Wormtongue 🐍 Why did he choose to serve someone that he hated? Was he wicked until the end? Why did he hate Rohan? What atrocities did he commit? Of course we answer all these questions and so much more as we get into tid-bits about the fantastic actor that portrays Grime in Jackson's films and have a quiz on Grima quotes from the movies so please play along and enjoy the episode! Episode out everywhere...

Ever wondered what the story was behind Aragorn's "Ring of Barahir"? Or if Arwen's life-force really was tied to the fate of the ring? In this episode we explore the legendary objects and artifacts that played pivotal roles in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. From the silvered steel of Mithril to Sam's Elvish rope, these enchanted items hold immense influence over the fate of heroes and villains alike. Join us on the Council of Elrond as we uncover the stories behind these mystical treasures...