Late of the Rings

Late of the Rings

A podcast is never late, nor is it early, it arrives precisely when it means to. A new podcast for an old game: Lord of the Rings The Card Game (LCG). A lighthearted yet informative exploration of the game we adore. Featuring discussion on cards & quests, our various adventures in and out of Middle-earth, as well as offering advice for new players and veterans alike.

Episodes

June 2, 2025 123 mins

In this very special episode we find ourselves side by side with a friend, as we discuss all of the Spirit cards from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.

Plus, a long expected update on John’s garden furniture.

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Our Dwarrowdelf play-through continues, as we venture through The Long Dark of Moria.

Get lost with John & Em as the ground shakes with drums… drums… drum & bass in the deep…

CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Long Dark

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August 28, 2024 56 mins

In this special bonus episode we pay our respects to the late Bernard Hill.
Plus we discuss all the latest news of Middle-earth returning to our screens, and the conclusion of the re-released LCG.

Message the show.

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August 16, 2024 131 mins

Late is the hour in which John & Em choose to appear.

Our attention turns back to Player Cards as we discuss the Lore sphere from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.

Plus, Em returns from a foreign excursion, whilst John tempts fate in the garden.

And we risk a little light with our FAQ of the week.

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April 25, 2024 121 mins

Well... We're back.

Returning to our play-through of the Dwarrowdelf cycle we find ourselves at the Doors of Durin facing the infamous Watcher in the Water.

Plus, Em's weather advice falls on deaf ears once again and John unboxes some new toys.

CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Watcher in the Water

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November 24, 2023 32 mins
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October 24, 2022 121 mins

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 and we share the love with the Lord of the Rings LCG Subreddit.

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July 4, 2022 118 mins

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 Rivendell.

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March 31, 2022 108 mins
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 and our FAQ of the week reunites us with an old foe.

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December 31, 2021 144 mins

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 inventions.

CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Redhorn Gate.

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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 nought redeeming features.

Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with The Dwarrow Scholar
 
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October 4, 2021 123 mins

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 what its release could mean for the future of the game.
 
CONTAINS SPOILERS for Flight from Moria
 
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June 14, 2021 91 mins

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. 

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May 4, 2021 139 mins

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.

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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 and we share the love with the Tolarian Community College.

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March 18, 2021 104 mins

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 for Return to Mirkwood.

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February 24, 2021 99 mins

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 Note. 
 
Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with our published decks
 
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December 15, 2020 107 mins

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. 
 
CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Dead Marshes. 
 
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October 29, 2020 98 mins

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 the FAQ of the week and we ask you to share the love.

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October 5, 2020 107 mins

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 The Hills of Emyn Muil. 

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