The Council Of Elrond with The Mellon Heads

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  War in the North Legacy Edition Review | 10 FREE GIVEAWAYS! 11.08.2026 15min

  The Lord of the Rings: War in the North has just shadow dropped the Legacy Edition and we are discussing the game itself, mechanics, story, lore accuracies and changes that they've made to the originalListen 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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#warinthenorth #videogames #lordoftherings
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  The Rings Of Power Season 3 Teaser Trailer BREAKDOWN & REACTION 25.07.2026 42min

  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 forging the one ring, mumakil and even Simon Pegg being cast as a Talking Balrog!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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#ringsofpower #theringsofpower #lordoftherings
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  Hunt for Gollum Trailer Breakdown 23.07.2026 16min

  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: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#thehuntforgollum #andyserkis #lordoftherings
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  Peter Jackson Directing New LOTR Movies!? 20.05.2026 23min

  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!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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#peterjackson #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Our New Zealand Trip: LOTR Experience 22.04.2026 55min

  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: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#lotr #lordoftherings #newzealand
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  Hunt for Gollum Cast Announced | Jamie Dornan is Aragorn 15.04.2026 23min

  Jamie Dornan is playing Strider in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum! We break down all the cast announcements and some hidden details from the first poster released.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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#thehuntforgollum #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Peter Jackson Announces Lord of the Rings Sequel Movie 26.03.2026 1h 1min

  Today we break down the incredible news that Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert announced regarding a brand new movie set in Middle-earth!Tolkien Reading Day Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbWQOuGGPbwWe are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#stephencolbert #lotr #lordoftherings #peterjackson
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  The Hunt For Gollum | HUGE Cast Announcements 11.03.2026 23min

  Some huge names have just been added to the cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum and we are breaking down who they are, what characters they may be playing and some insider knowledge on how this affects the plotline.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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#thehuntforgollum #lotr #lordoftherings
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  25 Years of LOTR | Extended Editions Back in Theatres 29.01.2026 1h 20min

  In this special and celebratory episode of The Council of Elrond, we mark 25 years since the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and the epic return of the extended editions to cinemas around the world. Dave and Johnny share their excitement and personal experiences watching The Return of the King back on the big screen, chat about why these films still hit just as hard all these years later, and react to the incredible fan response to the anniversary re-release. We also have some fun digging into the trilogy’s lasting legacy, box office success, and the magic that keeps drawing us back to Middle-earth.To top it all off, we look ahead to our upcoming adventure to New Zealand, where the films were brought to life, and talk about the Lord of the Rings filming location guidebook that will be coming with us as we plan to walk in the footsteps of the Fellowship.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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#frodo #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Hunt For Gollum Latest News | LOTR 25th Anniversary 19.01.2026 1h 3min

  Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood return for The Hunt for Gollum but no Viggo! All the latest on the upcoming film along with news of 25th anniversary of Lord of the Rings, Lego announcements, The Rings of Power and much more!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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#thehuntforgollum #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Who Is Isildur Really? 19.02.2025 1h 3min

  Today we are discussing Isildur and his time in Númenor, the founding and ruling of Gondor, the War of the Last Alliance, his possession of The One Ring, and ultimately, his downfall. Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheadsYou can find us at: ⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #isildur #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Rings of Power Season 3 News 18.02.2025 13min

  Amazon have finally announced that season 3 is in the works along with a list of directors and producers that will be overseeing this season and a short synopsis of what's to come 👀Dave and Johnny react to the news!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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#ringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Gifts of Galadriel: Book vs Film 12.02.2025 1h 16min

  What gifts did Galadriel give the Fellowship before they left Loth Lorien? What changes did Peter Jackson make in the Film adaptation? Do you think these were the correct decisions!?All these questions and many more answered on this week's episode of the Council of Elrond!!The Mellon Heads also play a funny and silly game where Johnny quizzes Dave on his LotR horn knowledge, which is a lot of laughs!!!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 support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads#Galadriel #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Horses of Middle-Earth 05.02.2025 1h 5min

  Who was Shadowfax? Where did the race of horses known as the Mearas come from? And how were they different from other horses? This week on the Council of Elrond we go deep into the Steeds of Middle-earth and answer all of these questions! Watch this podcast on YOUTUBE here!! https://youtu.be/cLrHQQ-tbxY We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads
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  Barliman Butterbur 29.01.2025 43min

  Who was this forgetful inn-keeper? We are discussing how exactly Barliman Butterbur played such a pivotal role in the book and was actually crucial in the defeat of Sauron! Listen to this podcast on Spotify here!! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themellonheads We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #gandalf #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Guillermo Del Toro's The Hobbit Movie 22.01.2025 1h 30min

  Why did Guillermo Del Toro leave The Hobbit films at the last minute and what would they have looked like? We are discussing all Del Toro's casting decisions, concept work and ideas he had revolving around The Hobbit. Of course we also have time for some games, news and banter! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #thehobbit #lotr #lordoftherings
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  Stephen Gallagher Talks Music in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 19.12.2024 1h 26min

  Composer Stephen Gallagher breaks down the music in War of the Rohirrim and the processes involved in composing the soundtrack for a Lord of the Rings film. We also discuss the behind the scenes and the future of Middle-Earth too 👀 We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads Please check out Stephens website here: https://www.stephen-gallagher.com/ Stephen is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephengallaghermusic/ Listen to The War of the Rohirrim soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/0aVH0BU3qCkD4eKc8Wkl2f?si=ktGbZTDHR_6YliHOCKis1w Thank you to Stephen Gallagher for joining us and thank you to Warner Bros. and Watertower Music for the licensing of the score from The War of the Rohirrim in this video #waroftherohirrim #lotr #lordoftherings
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  The War of the Rohirrim Discussion with YOYSTAN 16.12.2024 1h 23min

  Delighted to welcome Yoystan from Men of the West to have a FULL SPOILERS conversation about The War of the Rohirrim! We are talking about the music, the sound design, if Hera really is a girlboss or did it work, Helm, the accuracy to the lore and so much more! Please let us know below what you thought of the movie 😁 We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads #waroftherohirrim #lotr #lordoftherings
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  War of the Rohirrim NON-SPOILER REVIEW 09.12.2024 24min

  Director Kenji Kamaya brings Lord of the Rings back to movie theatres! The Mellon Heads bring you a non-spoiler review for The War of the Rohirrim! We are on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: ⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads⁠⁠ If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads ⁠⁠#⁠⁠⁠⁠waroftherohirrim ⁠⁠#lotr ⁠⁠#lordoftherings
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  THE ARGONATH: Pillars of the Kings 07.12.2024 45min

  Today the Mellon Heads discuss the Argonath, the immense gateway into the northern border of Gondor. This striking entrance is one of the most memorable visuals from Peter Jackson's trilogy and it is steeped in history and intrigue. Learn about who these Kings of Men were and much more. Also, listen out for an exciting update on the upcoming Middle-earth movie "The War of the Rohirrim". Don't forget to like and subscribe! 😁 ⁠⁠If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so at this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads⁠⁠ You can find us at: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themellonheads #lotr #lordoftherings #gondor