The Council Of Elrond with The Mellon Heads
The Mellon HeadsA Lord of the Rings Podcast where your two hosts, Dave and Johnny discuss all things Middle-earth. Each week, we bring character deep dives, topic discussions, movie/tv-show reviews or the latest news involving Middle-Earth. Ideal for die-hard fans of Tolkien, new-to-Tolkien-comers and anyone who wants to kick back and have a laugh. Entertainment guaranteed. Welcome to the Council ⚔️ Get in touch:... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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We got our first look during SDCC Hall H at the new teaser trailer for Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings tv show! Now it's time to discuss the lore, our reactions, what's good and what's bad about all the latest. We are covering the nazgul, Sauron... more
Andy Serkis has dropped his first behind the scenes but there's so much more to discuss! We breakdown Andy's recent interview with Variety and everything breaking with latest Lord of the Rings movie!We are on PATREON: www.patreon.com/themello... more
Peter Jackson is negotiating with the Tolkien Estate for the Rights to The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and other Tolkien works to make NEW Middle-earth movies!
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The Mellon Heads discuss their journey through Middle-earth, the Lord of the Rings locations that they visited and what the biggest highlights in New Zealand were.We are on PATREON: www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://... more
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I’ve discovered this podcast in the last couple months and have started from the beginning. Absolutely love the content. The ability to dive deep into different topics while having a blast along the way is a great listen. Really hope we haven’t reached the end and would love to see more episodes!
Apple Podcasts5ayodes31
United States10 months ago - Biggest fan!
If you’re looking for great LOTR content, and rings of power breakdowns you’ve found it…. And just to top it all off it’s always full of craic!! Literally listened to every episode and sit in wait for the next! Amazing job guys 🙌🏻
Apple Podcasts5Lianne Reilly
Ireland2 years ago Stoners
Podcast Addict12 years agoHapplo- Every episode is a gem
I’m so happy you guys are back releasing episodes. This is pretty much the only LOTR podcast that I listen to regularly. Always entertaining and of course informative.
Apple Podcasts5NChamplooUnited States2 years ago - Simply the best
I’m a massive Tolkien fanboy and this podcast is grand! The guys have a pretty good chemistry and it seems like they’re in a pub having a pint and talking about Tolkien’s mythology. A must listen.
Apple Podcasts5DantasAdriel
Brazil2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #247 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film |
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This show blends deep-dives into LOTR lore with lighthearted banter, offering lively discussions on latest news, film and book lore, and travel stories related to Middle-earth. Episodes frequently spotlight character analysis, lore timelines, and fan theories, all delivered with humor and accessibility for both new and hardcore Tolkien fans. A standout trait is the duo's chemistry—friendly, conversational, and packed with trivia—making complex lore feel approachable and entertaining for long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 116 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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