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Hello, and welcome to episode 96 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. OK, so we should probably apologise for this one. It's barmy. We cross the streams of two VERY different media. And the results are... weird. Turns out 40K doesn't sit that well alongside the Legendarium. Who knew. Anyway... enjoy?
Hello, and welcome to episode 79 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're not late and you can't tell us we are...
Hello, and welcome to episode 69 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. It's been some time since Amazon's Rings of Power aired, and it got us thinking: what do we actually want from the upcoming season? Do we want multiple Saurons? Do we need more close-up slow-mo shots of Galadriel on a horse? Do we just want more of Elendil the Tall?
Hello, and welcome to episode 63 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Welcome to our second episode of our "fixing the stupid" series, where we will endeavour to fix really stupid things in popular media. Today, we're tackling a favourite that just won't go away. Why don't the eagles just fly the ring and/or Frodo to Mordor? Utter silliness, we know! Let us know your thoughts on this one!
Hello, and welcome to episode 57 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes made by the creators, and ask what ones work and (sacrilegiously) which ones maybe don't. We have so much to say, and you clearly love it, so here is Part 2 of 2 (sorry...).
Hello, and welcome to episode 56 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In our latest escapade, Sean and Vib wax lyrical on one of their favourite topics, Peter Jackson (et al.)'s Lord of the Rings cinematic trifecta. We talk about the changes made by the creators, and ask what ones work and (sacrilegiously) which ones maybe don't. We have so much to say, this is Part 1 of 2 (sorry...).
Hello, and welcome to episode 46 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're at it again. Taking simple questions, making them more complicated, then not answering them. Clearly the hero of the Lord of the Rings is Arago... Frod... Sa..... Hmm.
Hello, and welcome to a much belated Episode 39 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Now that Sean finally has internet again, we're looking back on Season 1 of Amazon's Rings of Power and giving our fresh, unadulterated takes on what we thought of this prequel to The Lord of the Rings. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Hello, and welcome to Episode 36 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Today, as we continue to be hyped for Amazon's upcoming Rings of Power, we try our hand at casting their next multi-million dollar show set in Tolkien's universe. That's right, we will provide you with the definitive(ly wrong) cast list for the First Age!
Hello, and welcome to Episode 24 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. We're BACK! And with a bang, if we do say so ourselves. Tom Bombadil. Merry fellow. Master. Strong singer, fast of feet. But, who is he? Or, rather, what is he? One of the Ainur? The personification of music? C. S. Lewis? Join us as we work out the answers.
Hello, and welcome to Episode 20 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. This time, we're addressing Sean's view that there's perhaps something too pedestrian about Creative Assembly's Total War that he worries would ruin the Lord of the Rings' high fantasy. This statement is so outrageous that Vib brought in reinforcements in the shape of none other than one of YouTube and Twitch's finest TW content creators: Lionheartx10!
Hello, and welcome to Episode 11 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. Join us on yet another voyage across JRR Tolkien's Middle Earth, as we bring laserlike focus to a frequently overlooked question. Just how weird are the family trees? No, seriously, just look at them. Ever wanted to know just how related Aragorn and Arwen are? Whether Feanor was just ultra fertile? If Finwe is the rightful king of Gondor? This is the episode for you? Special credit to http://lotrproject.com/, without which we would have struggled in this episode even more than we did, go check them out.
Hello, and welcome to Episode 2 of Expertise is Overrated, where two nerds with an inflated sense of their own intelligence take the time to answer questions no one was asking. In this episode, Sean has the very first Hot Take in Expertise is Overrated history, asserting without much evidence that Aragorn has no claim to the throne of Gondor. Vib, predictably, is not happy.