Bästa Mellon podcaster (2024)

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EREGION: The War of the Elves & Sauron 58:27

5d ago58:27

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Today we are looking at the Elven Realm of Eregion and the war between the Elves and Sauron in which he besieged the cities within. We discuss the discovery and the etymology of Eregion along with some unpublished other versions of the realms history. Enjoy and please leave us a review! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.sp…

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#073: Standing Firm in Adversity: Embracing Resilience, Love, and Authenticity 24:47

7d ago24:47

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What does it mean to stand firm in the face of life's most challenging moments? Reflecting on my personal journey, I share the complexities and heartaches of continuing to lead and speak publicly while navigating a devastating stage four cancer diagnosis and the loss of my daughter. These life-altering experiences have profoundly shaped my understa…

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“But Who is Securing the Consumer?” with Dmitri Vellikok, VP of Embedded Security Business at F-Secure 51:38

7d ago51:38

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I finally got to chat with Dmitri Vellikok, VP of Embedded Security at F-Secure, who have found a sorely needed niche in providing network security solutions to the broadband and mobile consumer market through ISPs. We talk about the risks posed to consumers, what people are doing about it, and that all-important home gateway!…

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Helm Hammerhand 41:10

11d ago41:10

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Today, we are looking at the life of Helm Hammerhand and his reign as the 9th King of Rohan. We are also discussing what to expect from The War of the Rohirrim film releasing this December! Not to mention some Easter Eggs of Helms adaptation in another medium where he becomes one of the 9 Ringwraiths! Enjoy and please leave us a review! Listen to t…

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#072: Building Bridges Across Divides: Embracing Love and Unity for Lasting Peace 26:19

14d ago26:19

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Have you ever wondered if genuine connections can be made across political divides? Through a personal tale of inviting my politically diverse family to an Obama musical, we explore how understanding and empathy can foster these connections. This episode gently unravels the layers of political identities, encouraging open dialogue that might just b…

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Oathbreakers & The Paths of the Dead 51:44

19d ago51:44

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Happy Halloween! Today we are discussing one of the spookiest aspects of Tolkien's writings, The Paths of the Dead, the undying wraiths that dwelt there and stories of folk who have entered this location, never to be seen again.Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!!https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheadsWe are on PATREON: https://w…

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#071: Embracing Serendipity: Trusting the Universe and Inspiring Personal Growth 25:23

21d ago25:23

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Ever had a chance encounter that seemed like destiny? Join me as I share the serendipitous story of meeting my husband, Kevin, and how a pivotal audition shaped my life's path. Through these personal experiences, we explore the concept of emergent evolution and the idea that our lives are not a series of random events but part of a grand, orchestra…

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And Boy Are My Arms Tired” with Bob Carrick, Director Global Strategy - Calix Cloud at Calix 46:33

21d ago46:33

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Back in the studio, Bob Carrick and I talk about the tradeshow circuit, the struggles and opportunities of tier 2/3 operators, and how most broadband users just need a great service experience at all levels.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Trolls of Middle-Earth 1:06:22

27d ago1:06:22

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Today we are discussing the origins of the trolls and their different species!Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!!https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheadsWe are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee o…

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#070: Unleashing Potential by Embracing the Unknown 24:34

27d ago24:34

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Stepping beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones can lead us to a world of unexpected opportunities and profound connections. Reflecting on a pivotal moment when I left home to pursue my dreams in New York City, shortly after my mother's passing, I share how the kindness of strangers helped me navigate this transformative chapter. This episode i…

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“On the Road at Network X 2024” with Peter Steinhaeuser, CEO at embeDD Gmbh, and Mika Lehtinen, Research Director at F-Secure 46:58

1M ago46:58

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In this episode, we were on the floor of Network X 2024 in Paris! I got to sit down with Peter Steinhaeuser, CEO at embeDD Gmbh, and Mika Lehtinen, Research Director at F-Secure, to talk about the history and future of the home gateway, the security threats that target them, and what companies and open-source communities are doing about it.…

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#069: Navigating Modern Communication: Embracing Presence and Divine Prosperity 29:14

1M ago29:14

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What happens when the digital world takes over, and acronyms like "LOL" become more confusing than humorous? Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern communication, where a simple text can mean different things to different people. Through a light-hearted story, we'll explore why it might be time to put down the phone and opt for a more dir…

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Rings Of Power FULL SEASON 2 REVIEW 1:08:35

1M ago1:08:35

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The Rings of Power Season 2 has come to an end so we can now gather our thoughts and bring you the full analysis and review talking about the good, the bad and certainly the ugly. We also discuss the changes in the writing room along with our predictions for season 3 and the show as a whole going forward! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/…

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Rings of Power S2 FINALE BREAKDOWN with NERD OF THE RINGS 1:52:59

2M ago1:52:59

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Episode 8 of The Rings of Power is here and we are discussing all the good AND the bad from the episode with some MEGA scenes! We welcome Tolkien geek Matt from Nerd of the Rings. Please check him out here: https://twitter.com/nerdoftherings1 https://www.instagram.com/nerdoftherings/ IRISH LISTENERS - Get tickets to see us on The Lord of the Rings …

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#068: Living Authentically and Shedding Old Influences 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Reflecting on the milestone of my 70th birthday, I found myself captivated by the concept of consciousness and the various influences that shape our lives. What if the key to elevating our consciousness is shedding those external influences that weigh us down? Inspired by a workshop with a dear friend exploring the teachings of Carolyn Myss, I bega…

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“The Wisdom of Being Well Rounded” with Michael Shaw, CEO of Axiros North America 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

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In this episode I got to sit down with Michael Shaw of Axiros NA, a long time friend and one of the people I consider “most interesting people in the world,” on how everything you learn in life, from anywhere, will prepare you for a career in networking (and then some!)Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Rings of Power S2 Ep7 BREAKDOWN with Jaron Pak 1:58:48

2M ago1:58:48

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Episode 7 of The Rings of Power is here and we get some MEGA controversial scenes, some master manipulation and one of the largest battle sequences ever created for television.We welcome back our mate and Tolkien expert Jaron Pak. Please check him out here:https://x.com/PakJaronhttps://www.instagram.com/thehalflingpodcast/ And check out Jarons work…

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#067: Awakening the Divine Within: Embracing Flow, Belief, and Authentic Living 29:53

2M ago29:53

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What if the divine presence you’ve always thought was separate from you is actually within you, shaping your everyday life? Let’s traverse this extraordinary journey as we discuss the profound shift from perceiving God as an external entity to recognizing the divine spark within ourselves. Drawing insights from Stephen Cutler's "The Art of Impossib…

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Rings of Power S2 Ep6 BREAKDOWN with Chase Mullins 1:53:25

2M ago1:53:25

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Episode 6 of The Rings of Power consists of some of the best writing, dialogue and character development in the whole season and today we break it all down with an old friend and expert!We welcome back our mate Chase Mullins who is an actor, film-maker and knowledgeable fanatic of Tolkien AND movies (perfect combination). Please check him out here;…

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"Live from the 2024 USP Plugfest" with Tim Spets of Nokia 43:24

2M ago43:24

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Our first ever live stream episode from Durham, NH, at the UNH InterOperability Laboratory. Tim and I talk about the 20th anniversary of TR-069, why collaborating with other engineers matters, and what things look like for the future of the home network.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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#066: Living Intentionally Harnessing the Strength of Commitment 21:33

2M ago21:33

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Have you ever wondered what truly stands between you and your goals? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of wholehearted commitment, inspired by Yoda's wisdom from Star Wars. We challenge the idea of merely "trying" and reveal how embracing full dedication can revolutionize the way we tackle life's hurdles. By sharing personal expe…

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Rings of Power S2 Ep5 BREAKDOWN with In Deep Geek 1:29:22

2M ago1:29:22

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We finally got what we were waiting for; Annatar (Sauron) vs Celebrimbor in full manipulation mode!! This was a huge step up from previous episodes and hopefully the show shines a spotlight on this storyline as it is so much fun watching it unfold before our eyes! We also got to watch events heat up in Khazad-Dum where King Durin is feeling the eff…

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#065: Redefining Spirituality and Identity Beyond Boundaries 30:06

2M ago30:06

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What if you could redefine who you are and your purpose in life by simply looking within? Join us on a journey of self-reflection inspired by the teachings of Ernest Holmes as we challenge the conventional wisdom of long-term planning. By sharing personal stories, including the emotional experience of producing a musical during a sabbatical, we exp…

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Rings of Power S2, Ep4 BREAKDOWN with Fellowship of Fans 1:50:42

2M ago1:50:42

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Tom Bombadil makes his highly anticipated debut on screen and we are finally able to see this enigmatic character brought to life before our eyes! We also come face to face with the Ent Wives as another Middle-earth first on screen! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?Watch this podcast on YouTube here!!https://www.youtube.com/@me…

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“It starts and ends with packets” with Tom Peterson, Sr. Technology Specialist at QA Cafe 39:47

3M ago39:47

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In this episode I set down with QA Cafe’s Tom Peterson, the working hands behind most of our network analysis solutions including CloudShark and Packet Viewer, about how network packets are how we learn how things work, how they solve problems (especially in cybersecurity), and what 20 years in technology looks like.…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 3 BREAKDOWN 1:18:53

3M ago1:18:53

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We are finally reintroduced to Numenor in Episode 3 entitled "The Eagle and the Sceptre"! What was your best and worst moment from this episode?We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheadsIf you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this l…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 2 BREAKDOWN 1:24:58

3M ago1:24:58

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We continue our travels through Middle-earth in Episode 2 entitled "Where the Stars are Strange", as we are reintroduced to the dwarven realm of Khazad-dûm and we get our first glimpse of the lands of Rhûn and the eagerly anticipated Wizard character played by Ciarán Hinds. We also finally get that magical moment where we hear the name of Annatar o…

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Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 1 BREAKDOWN 1:28:46

3M ago1:28:46

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The Rings of Power Season 2 has finally dropped and we kick-off with our analysis of Episode 1 entitled "Elven Kings Under the Sky".We are on PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: Twitter @mellon_heads Instagram @mellonheadsofficial Facebook The Mellon Heads TikTok @themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like …

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The Rings Of Power Final Predictions For Season 2 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Here are our final thoughts heading into season 2 of The Rings of Power answering some key questions! We are also moving our weekly episodes from Wednesdays to Fridays during the time that the tv show is running 😁 What state do you think the characters and Middle-Earth will be in at the end of this season? Episode out everywhere now!! Please join o…

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War of the Rohirrim Trailer Reaction 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Join the Mellon Heads in this episode as they review the new trailer for the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". This highly anticipated anime movie is scheduled to come out this Christmas so mark your calendars and let's start getting excited for new Middle-earth movies!! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the…

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Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc 1:21:24

3M ago1:21:24

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Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting…

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"Alternate views from the AltNet” with Jody Botham, Head of Networks at Brsk 53:13

3M ago53:13

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In this episode, I chat with Joday Botham from the UK AltNet “Brsk” about how he got his start in construction and what struggles ISPs face when delivering quality broadband to end-users who want it to just work.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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From The Green Dragon To The Prancing Pony: Inns, Ales & Ent-Draughts 1:13:56

3M ago1:13:56

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What's your poison? Beer? Wine? Mead? Or what about just having a night in smoking weed from your pipe? We are binging through all the alcohols consumed in Middle-Earth by all the different races. Would you ever find an orc drinking Elven alcohol or would you ever see an Ent chilling with the broskies having pre-drinks at the Entmoot? We discuss al…

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Easterlings 1:13:23

3M ago1:13:23

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Who were the Evil men who allied with Sauron in the War of the Ring? These men came from the East but what do we really know about them and why were they evil? Join us in this episode as we talk all about the EASTERLINGS!! We'll learn all about these forces of men including their fighting styles, weapons they used and what set them down the road to…

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“The Guy Who Knows” with Wojciech Romek, Subject Matter Expert at Icotera 56:14

4M ago56:14

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In this episode I sit down with Wojciech Romek at Icotera about getting the “networking bug” early on, always having something new to learn, and how Wi-Fi has stood the test of time.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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The Rings of Power: Behind The Scenes Featurette Reaction 1:21:11

4M ago1:21:11

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We have received so much content from Amazon in the last few days that you might have missed but don't fret! We've got you covered 😉 We give all of our reactions, deep dive informative breakdowns, theories and of course, the stupid humour. Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on…

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The Rings Of Power Trailer 2 Full Reaction 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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Our Full Breakdown of The San Diego Comic Con Trailer featuring our fresh theories, lore facts and the usual hilarious shenanigans! Enjoy! Episode out everywhere now!! Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.patreon.com/themellon…

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The Mighty Mûmakil 38:52

4M ago38:52

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What do you know about the mighty Mûmakil? You've seen them on the screen or read about them in the book, but what do you really know about them? Where do they come from? How do the Hobbits know about their lore? When were they first used as artillery for war? We are unravelling the mystery of the massive beasts today! 🐘 Episode out everywhere now!…

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“On the broadband front lines” with Patrick Moreno of ZyXEL Communications 55:44

4M ago55:44

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In this episode I chat with Patrick Moreno, Western Regional Sales Account Manager at ZyXEL Communications, about the realities of rural broadband, what it’s like to be on the tradeshow circuit, and how cutting-edge tech aligns with the needs of connected consumers.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Grima Wormtongue 1:14:45

4M ago1:14:45

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Silence Worm! And Listen up as we get into the real villain of Rohan, Grima Wormtongue 🐍Why did he choose to serve someone that he hated? Was he wicked until the end? Why did he hate Rohan? What atrocities did he commit? Of course we answer all these questions and so much more as we get into tid-bits about the fantastic actor that portrays Grime in…

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Enchanted Artifacts: Iconic Heirlooms of Middle-Earth 1:03:47

4M ago1:03:47

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Ever wondered what the story was behind Aragorn's "Ring of Barahir"? Or if Arwen's life-force really was tied to the fate of the ring? In this episode we explore the legendary objects and artifacts that played pivotal roles in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. From the silvered steel of Mithril to Sam's Elvish rope, these enchanted items hold immense inf…

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"Jack of All Trades, Master of Fun” with Brian Dubreuil, Sr. Technology Specialist at QA Cafe 49:23

4M ago49:23

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In this episode, Jason sits down with Brian Dubreuil, one of the magician’s behind customer success and support here at QA Cafe. They chat about Wi-Fi, being an extension of our customers teams, and why The Princess Bride is the greatest movie of all time.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Frodo Baggins: Revealing The Hero Within 1:21:20

5M ago1:21:20

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My dear Frodo, Hobbits really are the most amazing creatures. You can watch the movies a hundred times yet in the books they can still surprise you! Welcome back to the Council of Elrond where today you will learn all about why "Book Frodo" is the Hobbit we can all look up to and why he would kick the butt of "Movie Frodo".Listen as Dave and Johnny…

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The Barrow-Wights Explained 55:29

5M ago55:29

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The mysterious and haunting beings in Tolkien's Middle-Earth that are too terrifying to be included in Peter Jackson's films. We don't shy away from them here as we discuss the story of the hobbits creepy encounter with them! 💀 Where did the spirits originally come from? Why are they protecting the burial grounds? Why didn't they take the Ring and …

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“Mining, Mastery, and Meraki” with Brennan Martin and Alex Burger of Cisco Meraki 1:01:07

5M ago1:01:07

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In our first multi-guest episode for Epik Mellon, we sit down with Brennan Martin, Technical Leader at Cisco Meraki, and Alex Burger, Principal Engineer at Cisco Meraki, about networking expertise, pcaps, and working remotely both before and after covid.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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The Two Trees Of Valinor: Truth & Lies 1:14:06

5M ago1:14:06

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The Two Trees of Valinor, The Line of White Trees from Numenor to Gondor, The Hobbits' beloved Party Tree. We are leaf-ing no twig unturned in this jam-packed episode as we discuss one of Tolkien's favourite things on this planet and his Middle-Earth. Did you know Ents aren't really Tree-ish at all? Or that Peter Jackson had some incredible Easter …

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Master of the Riddermark: Rise and Fall 1:32:11

5M ago1:32:11

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Hold onto your Helms as we continue our dive into one of Tolkien's most inspirational leaders of Men, in Part II of our chat all about the Leader of the Horse men of Rohan. In this episode Johnny and Dave get into the nitty-gritty details of King Theoden's early life before becoming the Man we meet in The Two Towers. We discuss his greatest moments…

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Theoden King 1:07:05

5M ago1:07:05

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Arise Arise, Riders of Theoden! Get ready to march into battle with the King of the Riddermark as we dive into one of Tolkien's most beloved characters and one of film's most iconic performances ⚔️ In this episode Johnny and Dave discuss the introduction to this King of Men both on the screen and on the pages, before introducing the new fun game "K…

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"The most fun you’ll have” with Craig Thomas, CEO of the Broadband Forum 47:07

5M ago47:07

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Alright, it’s time for a deep dive into the standards organization I work with most: the Broadband Forum. CEO Craig Thomas and I sit down and chat about the future of the connected home, why we love standards, and why getting involved pays off for companies.Av Jason Walls, Director of Technical Marketing at QA Cafe

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Tom Bombadil AND Viggo Join The Cast!? 48:18

6M ago48:18

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Tom Bombadil is OFFICIALLY IN the upcoming Season of Rings of Power, Season 2! AND Viggo Mortensen discusses the possibilities of returning to the role of Aragorn in the upcoming movie, The Lord of the Rings; The Hunt for Gollum! Did I hear you say that you needed 2 mellons to break it all down for you? Well we've got you covered! We are talking al…

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