The Beacons Are Lit is a Lord of the Rings Podcast discussing all things Middle-Earth including the upcoming Amazon Prime series The Rings of Power, the films, and more. What we lack in extensive Tolkien knowledge we make up for in humor and passion. If you enjoy LOTR you will enjoy us enjoying LOTR too. Features Mike Marbach (host), Kelly Conrad, Matt Garren, and Stacie Lyons.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 4 years ago | 
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In this episode of the Beacons are Lit we’re discussing The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 8. This is the season 2 finale after which, much like the Balrog, the show goes away for a long period only to come back when Amazon digs too deep. The Dwarve... more
In this episode of the Beacons are Lit we’re talking about The Rings of Power Season 2 episode 7. We’re deep into the siege of Eregion now. Celebrimbor is living his best imaginary life, Sauron is blaming everything on Celebrimbor, Elrond putting the... more
In this episode of the Beacons are Lit we’re talking about The Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 4-6. We’re building to the Siege of Eregion, Orcs are getting a little skeptical of Adar, Galadriel does some cool stuff and gets captured anyway, an Ent ... more
Though the darkness took us and we strayed out of thought and time, we are back to talk about The Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 1-3. We’ve been both busy and careless with our scheduling of this podcast, so we are covering 1-3 now, 4-6 on the next... more
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This podcast is pretty amazing and fun to listen to.
Love the podcast! The hosts are hilarious and the LOTR chat is engaging. It’s the best follow-up podcast to listen to right after watching the specific movie/tvshow they’re chatting about each episode. I’ve listened to all the shows once and will listen to them all again. Thanks for the content!
Very funny and entertaining podcast. And I’m happy the word bivouac has found its home. Great work guys!
Recently discovered your podcast and listened to FOTR, TTT and now a couple episodes into the show. It’s weird to listen to a podcast breakdown of a show that I watched but didn’t really like and yet here we are. Great chemistry, humour and observations. Looking forward to your takes on the upcoming movies and who knows maybe the show finds its way. I’ll be listening regardless.
Great listen. Glad to have a podcast with people who aren’t super picky about how close the movies follow the books/lore and focus more on the entertainment value of the movies. You guys are very funny and we’re able to get a glimpse into each member’s personality and humor. Thanks guys. Keep it up👏
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Focused on the rich world of Middle-Earth, this podcast offers a light-hearted take on the beloved Lord of the Rings series and the Amazon Prime series, The Rings of Power. The hosts, while not claiming to be Tolkien experts, share their genuine passion for the material through humorous discussions and critiques of character arcs, pacing, and the intricacies of the series. Notable for their engaging banter and personal reflections, the hosts create an atmosphere that feels inclusive and welcoming to both casual viewers and dedicated fans alike. This distinctive mix of humor and appreciation makes it a delightful companion for anyone looking to relive their favorite moments from the films or explore new content from the series.
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