Speak Friend and Enter

Dec 16 2023 34 ep. 17 mins 64
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We're two sisters who have loved Lord of the Rings in a mostly healthy way since 2001. We use Tolkien's books to fill in the gaps in the movies, in an accessible and conversational way.

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Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of men

Dec 16 2023 8 mins  
In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the differences between men and elves, and the awakening of men.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 18: Gondor has no king; Gondor needs no king

Sep 22 2022 25 mins  
In this episode of SFE, we discuss how our non-hobbit main characters find themselves at the Council of Elrond; and the whos, whats, and whys of the line of ruling stewards of Gondor.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the sun and moon and the hiding of Valinor

May 26 2020 8 mins  
In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the final fate of the two trees of Valinor, and the Valar's very ambitious remodeling project.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 17: I desire Evenstar

May 12 2020 14 mins  
In this episode of SFE, we discuss why Boromir and Aragorn are so weird with each other, and the significance of the evenstar.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the Sindar

Apr 28 2020 10 mins  
In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss Legolas' kin, the Sindar, and the first of the open wars between elves and orcs.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 16: If you want him, come and claim him

Apr 13 2020 16 mins  
In this episode of SFE, we discuss the ancient elven magic of summoning water horses, and why Elrond didn't force Isildur to destroy the one ring.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the flight of the Noldor

Mar 31 2020 24 mins  
In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss Feanor's rather inconsistent people skills, and the all-consuming power of any oath sworn by the name of Iluvatar.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 15: The magic of elf healing

Mar 16 2020 23 mins  
In this episode of SFE, we discuss the vagaries of kingsfoil, and the very cool elf whose character was folded into Arwen's.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the darkening of Valinor

Mar 03 2020 9 mins  
In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the ruinous fate of the two trees of Valinor, and Shelob's even nastier mother Ungoliant.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 14: This, his wickedest deed

Feb 18 2020 18 mins  
In this episode of SFE, we discuss what Elvish medicine actually is, where little Uruk-hai come from, and how maybe Lurtz the Uruk-hai captain is a little bit hot? VFX Artists React to Lord of the Rings (part 1) is here.