Our focus returns to Player Cards as we discuss the Leadership sphere from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.Also John & Em give their opinions on some TV shows, old & new (no spoilers).And it's the return of Lady Galadriel's Beef.Plus the FAQ of the week

Episode 24: Martin Warg

Jul 4th, 2022 1h 58m

Our Dwarrowdelf adventure continues as Celeborn's "bidding" leads us along the Road to Rivendell.Plus, John has some further gripes regarding the weather and Em contemplates the true origins of the internet. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Road to Rivend

Episode 23: Chimp Blocker

Mar 31st, 2022 1h 48m

Three months to the day… we found ourselves looking upon a familiar sight. Awoken from our winter slumber we prepare for battle as we explore the Tactics Player Cards from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.Plus, we discuss the newly released Starter Decks

Episode 22: Pineapple Push

Dec 31st, 2021 2h 24m

Having escaped from beneath the mountain we try our luck at going over it in the first quest from the Dwarrowdelf cycle, The Redhorn Gate.Plus, John's dwarvish language education continues as Em provides an epic rant on one of the world's worst

Episode 21: There’s no such thing as free good meal

Oct 31st, 2021 1h 49m

Our exploration of the Dwarrowdelf Player Cards begins, as we discuss all the Heroes and Neutral cards from the second cycle. Join us as Em reveals some of his favourite cards to date and, for the first time, we discover a card with possibly n

Episode 20: The Great Indoors

Oct 4th, 2021 2h 3m

After what seems like an eternity lost in the mines we finally make our Flight from Moria. Join us in our search for an exit in the third & final quest from the Khazad-dûm expansion. Plus, we discuss the newly announced revised Core Set and wh

Episode 19: Ancient Itifacts

Jun 14th, 2021 1h 31m

We continue our adventures in Khazad-dûm as our quest leads us to the Seventh Level of Moria. Plus John starts a book club and Em continues his cassette tape revival. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Seventh Level. twitter: @lateoftherings email: late

Episode 18: Get Orcanised

May 4th, 2021 2h 19m

In this bumper anniversary episode we take our first steps through the long dark of Moria, as we head Into the Pit. Plus, Em recalls some 80's classics and John has a revelation. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Into the Pit. twitter: @lateoftherings emai

Episode 17: The Chaos of Expanding Takeaways

Apr 3rd, 2021 1h 49m

Beards and battle cries to the ready as we discuss the Player Cards from the first deluxe expansion - Khazad-dûm.Em reveals the extent of his sheltered past from pop culture and John slowly but surely becomes full Dwarf.Plus the FAQ of the week

Episode 16: It

Mar 18th, 2021 1h 44m

As our play-through of the first cycle draws to a close we head back to where it all began. But with Gollum in tow the return journey is all the more dangerous. Plus, against Em's better judgement John reopens Pandora's Box. CONTAINS SPOILERS f

Episode 15: Johnny Cache

Feb 24th, 2021 1h 39m

We delve into the dealings of the Dúnedain as we conclude our exploration of The Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards with the Leadership sphere. Em forms a connection with his old school alumni, whilst John considers the history of the Post-it No

Episode 14: The Beginning of the End Phase

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 47m

Don't follow the lights! Our quest reaches the treacherous Dead Marshes as the pursuit of the creature Gollum continues. The endless dank wetlands prove strangely homely as Em stares into the void and John attempts to rectify his past mistakes

Episode 13: The Cheese of Brie

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 38m

We find out if knowledge really is power, as our look at the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards continues with the Lore sphere. John recounts some "Unfinished Tales" from his first Lord of the Rings webinar and Em has clearly lost his mind. Plus

Episode 12: Variable Quantities of Solace

Oct 5th, 2020 1h 47m

Hiking boots and waterproofs to the ready, we’re heading to the hills as our adventure through the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle continues. Plus, Em tries to run off an old injury and John takes up drinking for health reasons. CONTAINS SPOILERS for

Episode 11: I am Norah Stranger

Sep 21st, 2020 1h 35m

Saddle up and ride with us to Rohan as we turn our attention to the Spirit sphere in our continuing exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards. Plus, Em rediscovers his love of old animation and John fears that a disruption in communic

Episode 10: Black Forest Bateaux

Sep 10th, 2020 1h 41m

After a shortcut to mushrooms, our play-through of the first cycle continues with A Journey to Rhosgobel. We hunt for weeds & heal old wounds and Em's inadvertent cheating gets out of hand. CONTAINS SPOILERS for A Journey to Rhosgobel. twitter

Episode 9: The Seagulls are Coming!

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 25m

Fly you fools! Eagles are everywhere as our exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards continues with the Tactics sphere. Em reveals he may have inadvertently stolen his dad's first edition of The Hobbit. And John has a rant about why

Episode 8: A Pint of Honey

Jul 16th, 2020 1h 18m

Trolls, beekeeping peacekeepers and getting the sack! We discuss our adventures from the Shadows of Mirkwood second AP - Conflict at the Carrock. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Conflict at the Carrock. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmai

Episode 7: Radagast on Ice

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 19m

We begin our exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards, starting with the Heroes and Neutral cards. And we accidentally wander off the beaten path into a deeper discussion of the Lord of the Rings characters, books and films. Plus the

Episode 6: It's a disaster.

Jun 11th, 2020 1h 15m

We pick up the scent of a scoundrel as we discuss the first ever Adventure Pack - The Hunt for Gollum. Plus, John gives a demonstration of democracy in action. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Hunt for Gollum. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateofthe

Episode 5: Lady Galadriel's Beef

May 23rd, 2020 1h 32m

This episode is dedicated to difficulty, as we discuss the challenge set by the Core quests and tackle its toughest test - Escape from Dol Guldur. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with the LOTR LCG Atlas. twitter: @lateoftherings ema

Episode 4: Tickled by a King

May 13th, 2020 2h 18m

In this oliphaunt of an episode we complete our look at the Core Set Player Cards with Tactics & Spirit. And discuss our many experiences of the 2nd quest - Journey Along the Anduin. twitter: @lateoftherings email: [email protected] web:

Episode 3: Beorn’s Inhospitality

May 4th, 2020 1h 35m

We delve into the Lore sphere from the Core Set. And share our experiences of revisiting the first ever quest: Passage Through Mirkwood. John rediscovers his love of Rohirrim minstrel music and Em explores his dark side. Plus the FAQ of the wee

Episode 2: All That Glitters is Not Bold

Apr 28th, 2020 1h 14m

We explore the Leadership sphere from the Core Set. And Em takes a deeper look into his top tips when starting out, whilst John ponders the popularity of volcanic duels. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with Beorn's Path. twitter: @l