A Cast of Kings - A Lord of the Rings Podcast

Hosts Jesse Earl and Kim Renfro discuss the 2024 animated film *The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim*, analyzing its origins as an "ashcan" film created to retain adaptation rights.

Jesse and Kim analyze Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, discussing its troubled production history, including the departure of Guillermo del Toro and the controversial "Hobbit Law" in New Zealand.

Hosts Jesse Earl and Kim welcome journalist Caitlyn Burns to discuss *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King* extended edition.

Hosts Jesse Earle and Kim Renfro welcome guest Lindsay Ellis to discuss The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Hosts Jesse Earl and Kim Renfro transition from Game of Thrones to Lord of the Rings, analyzing The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition.

Hosts Jesse Earle and Kim Renfro review House of the Dragon Season 3, critiquing Rhaenyra’s "mad queen" arc and Ryan Condal’s adaptation choices.

Hosts Jesse Earle and Kim Renfro review the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, critiquing Rhaenyra’s abrupt shift toward cruelty and the show’s handling of her character arc.

Hosts Jesse Earle and Kim Renfro discuss House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 7, "The Dragon in Winter," sharing spoiler-free reactions and detailed analysis.

Hosts Jesse Earl and Kim Renfro analyze House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6, "Faceless Men.

Hosts Jessie Earle and Kim Renfro analyze House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5, "Unbowed, Unbent," discussing the lack of dragon action and the episode's chess-piece political maneuvering.

Hosts Jesse Earle and Kim Renfro are joined by returning co-host David Chen discuss House of the Dragon season three, episode four, "Tumbleton.