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  <title>The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. We're joined by Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>We're glad to be with you, here at the end of all things. Frodovember closes with our look back at Peter Jackson's incredible capstone to his adaptation of The Lord of The Rings, which collected a record-tying 11 coveted gold Oscar statuettes in exchange for the destruction of one pesky gold ring. Jacob Price of the Pre-Order Bonus podcast joins us to celebrate a film that can only be described as precious. I will not say, "Do not weep", for not all tears are an evil.
Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.
Also check out our limited-run Jim Henson series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore
Into The West - Annie Lennox
1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings
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<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>Also check out our limited-run Jim Henson series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore<br>
Into The West - Annie Lennox</p>

<h1>1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings</h1>]]>
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<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>Also check out our limited-run Jim Henson series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by Howard Shore<br>
Into The West - Annie Lennox</p>

<h1>1 Trilly - Stephen Colbert and the cast of The Lord of the Rings</h1>]]>
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  <title>The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We're joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002. 
Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.
Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore
Gollum's Song - Emilíana Torrini
Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep 
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<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore<br>
Gollum&#39;s Song - Emilíana Torrini<br>
Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The stakes continue to rise as the last hope for Middle Earth faces the looming of The Two Towers. We&#39;re joined by wicked, tricksy hobbitses from the Media / Lit Podcast, Kris Ingersoll and Randy Allain to revisit the middle chapter in Peter Jackson&#39;s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien&#39;s masterpiece. From its landmark special effects, to one of the greatest battles ever filmed, The Two Towers remains as precious as it was in 2002. </p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>Also, check out our new limited-run Jim Henson Series, &quot;Still Muppeting&quot; (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Howard Shore<br>
Gollum&#39;s Song - Emilíana Torrini<br>
Mashed Taters - AlbinoBlackSheep</p>]]>
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  <title>The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien’s seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the "Tales from the Backlog" podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien's seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.
You can support Dave at https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson
Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm. This month we're covering Led Zeppelin's IV for some bonus Tolkien content.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
May It Be - Enya
Council of Elrond, But It's A Musical - Elf Tale Films 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the &quot;Tales from the Backlog&quot; podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson&#39;s Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien&#39;s seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.</p>

<p>You can support Dave at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson</a></p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore<br>
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby<br>
May It Be - Enya<br>
Council of Elrond, But It&#39;s A Musical - Elf Tale Films</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Frodovember continues as we begin the quest to destroy the One Ring with guest Dave Jackson (the &quot;Tales from the Backlog&quot; podcast). Released to massive critical and financial sucess in 2001, the first film of Peter Jackson&#39;s Lord of the Rings trilogy masterfully condenses and adapts the first third of Tolkien&#39;s seminal work with winning performances from an all-star cast, and all the powerful emotional depth the story contains. Bring a second breakfast, because this pod goes ever on and on.</p>

<p>You can support Dave at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson</a></p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>. This month we&#39;re covering Led Zeppelin&#39;s IV for some bonus Tolkien content.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by Howard Shore<br>
The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby<br>
May It Be - Enya<br>
Council of Elrond, But It&#39;s A Musical - Elf Tale Films</p>]]>
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  <title>The Hobbit</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/169</link>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/aa0dd7a2-7366-4bf3-a077-cafad1b1e881.mp3" length="116681122" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:09:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.
You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia
Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police 
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  <itunes:keywords>hobbit, tolkien, lord of the rings, lotr, fantasy, animation, cartoon, cartoons, wizard, elf, dwarf, dragon, rings of power, the rings of power, middle earth, dungeons and dragons, d&amp;d, gandalf, bilbo, gollum</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.</p>

<p>You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass<br>
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy<br>
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The greatest adventure is what lies ahead, as Frodovember begins with the 1977 Rankin Bass adaptation of The Hobbit. We go there and back again with guest podcaster Case Aiken (Another Pass, Men of Steel) to enjoy our mutual first experences with Middle Earth and the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.</p>

<p>You can support Case and his network, CertainPOV, at patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
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<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from The Hobbit by Murray Laws and Jules Bass<br>
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy<br>
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - The Police</p>]]>
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  <title>Led Zeppelin</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/76</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/a82ca489-26e1-423d-849d-65cab53c4c5f.mp3" length="97549921" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Led Zeppelin are the godfathers of metal - a band that rocked so hard it forever reshaped the landscape of music. Jimmy Page's unparalleled riffs, Robert Plant's searing vocals, John Bonham's intricate and powerful percussion, and John Paul Jones' genius bass and keyboard compositions channeled primal mythic forces into rock and roll legend. We're joined by musicians Dylan Ris (www.lostmoonradio.com) and Kyle Lieberman to celebrate and compare our lists of top ten Zeppelin songs. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:06:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>Led Zeppelin are the godfathers of metal - a band that rocked so hard it forever reshaped the landscape of music. Jimmy Page's unparalleled riffs, Robert Plant's searing vocals, John Bonham's intricate and powerful percussion, and John Paul Jones' genius bass and keyboard compositions channeled primal mythic forces into rock and roll legend. We're joined by musicians Dylan Ris (www.lostmoonradio.com) and Kyle Lieberman to celebrate and compare our lists of top ten Zeppelin songs. 
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All songs by Led Zeppelin:
Communication Breakdown
Black Dog
The Wanton Song
Rock and Roll
Tangerine
Friends
D’Yer Mak’er
Fool in the Rain
Achilles’ Last Stand
Going to California
Dancing Days
The Rover
Whole Lotta Love
Since I’ve Been Loving You
The Battle of Evermore
Ten Years Gone
The Rain Song
No Quarter
Ramble On
Trampled Under Foot
Immigrant Song
Thank You
The Ocean
Kashmir
Houses of the Holy
Good Times Bad Times
When the Levee Breaks
Heartbreaker
Stairway To Heaven
Cloing song - Tribute (Tenacious D)
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    <![CDATA[<p>Led Zeppelin are the godfathers of metal - a band that rocked so hard it forever reshaped the landscape of music. Jimmy Page&#39;s unparalleled riffs, Robert Plant&#39;s searing vocals, John Bonham&#39;s intricate and powerful percussion, and John Paul Jones&#39; genius bass and keyboard compositions channeled primal mythic forces into rock and roll legend. We&#39;re joined by musicians Dylan Ris (<a href="http://www.lostmoonradio.com" rel="nofollow">www.lostmoonradio.com</a>) and Kyle Lieberman to celebrate and compare our lists of top ten Zeppelin songs. </p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All songs by Led Zeppelin:<br>
Communication Breakdown<br>
Black Dog<br>
The Wanton Song<br>
Rock and Roll<br>
Tangerine<br>
Friends<br>
D’Yer Mak’er<br>
Fool in the Rain<br>
Achilles’ Last Stand<br>
Going to California<br>
Dancing Days<br>
The Rover<br>
Whole Lotta Love<br>
Since I’ve Been Loving You<br>
The Battle of Evermore<br>
Ten Years Gone<br>
The Rain Song<br>
No Quarter<br>
Ramble On<br>
Trampled Under Foot<br>
Immigrant Song<br>
Thank You<br>
The Ocean<br>
Kashmir<br>
Houses of the Holy<br>
Good Times Bad Times<br>
When the Levee Breaks<br>
Heartbreaker<br>
Stairway To Heaven<br>
Cloing song - Tribute (Tenacious D)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Led Zeppelin are the godfathers of metal - a band that rocked so hard it forever reshaped the landscape of music. Jimmy Page&#39;s unparalleled riffs, Robert Plant&#39;s searing vocals, John Bonham&#39;s intricate and powerful percussion, and John Paul Jones&#39; genius bass and keyboard compositions channeled primal mythic forces into rock and roll legend. We&#39;re joined by musicians Dylan Ris (<a href="http://www.lostmoonradio.com" rel="nofollow">www.lostmoonradio.com</a>) and Kyle Lieberman to celebrate and compare our lists of top ten Zeppelin songs. </p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All songs by Led Zeppelin:<br>
Communication Breakdown<br>
Black Dog<br>
The Wanton Song<br>
Rock and Roll<br>
Tangerine<br>
Friends<br>
D’Yer Mak’er<br>
Fool in the Rain<br>
Achilles’ Last Stand<br>
Going to California<br>
Dancing Days<br>
The Rover<br>
Whole Lotta Love<br>
Since I’ve Been Loving You<br>
The Battle of Evermore<br>
Ten Years Gone<br>
The Rain Song<br>
No Quarter<br>
Ramble On<br>
Trampled Under Foot<br>
Immigrant Song<br>
Thank You<br>
The Ocean<br>
Kashmir<br>
Houses of the Holy<br>
Good Times Bad Times<br>
When the Levee Breaks<br>
Heartbreaker<br>
Stairway To Heaven<br>
Cloing song - Tribute (Tenacious D)</p>]]>
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