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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.

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Thirteen Months to the Day
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32:34 11/24/23
Episode 25: Denethor in Law
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.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsLord of the Rings Living Card Game Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lotrlcg/
121:49 10/24/22
Episode 24: Martin Warg
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.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings
118:48 7/4/22
Episode 23: Chimp Blocker
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.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsWolf Rider Shadow Card official rulings: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1758889/wolf-rider-shadow-definitive-ruling 
108:47 3/31/22
Episode 22: Pineapple Push
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.twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings
144:10 12/31/21
Episode 21: There’s no such thing as free good meal
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.    twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast The Dwarrow Scholar: dwarrowscholar.com Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search  Author name = Late of the Rings 
109:30 10/31/21
Episode 20: The Great Indoors
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  twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast  Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings 
123:05 10/4/21
Episode 19: Ancient Itifacts
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: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings 
91:15 6/14/21
Episode 18: Get Orcanised
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 email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings
139:39 5/4/21
Episode 17: The Chaos of Expanding Takeaways
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.twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Tolarian Community College: tolariancommunitycollege.comOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search  Author name = Late of the Rings 
109:53 4/3/21
Episode 16: It
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. twitter: @lateoftherings  email: lateoftherings@gmail.com  web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com  BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast  Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings
104:04 3/18/21
Episode 15: Johnny Cache
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.  twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search  Author name = Late of the Rings 
99:08 2/24/21
Episode 14: The Beginning of the End Phase
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.  twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
107:14 12/15/20
Episode 13: The Cheese of Brie
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. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
98:41 10/29/20
Episode 12: Variable Quantities of Solace
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. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
107:21 10/5/20
Episode 11: I am Norah Stranger
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 communication can mean only one thing. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
95:26 9/21/20
Episode 10: Black Forest Bateaux
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: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
101:14 9/10/20
Episode 9: The Seagulls are Coming!
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 one does not simply fly into Mordor. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with the LotR LCG Quest Companion. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast LotR LCG Quest Companion: lotr-lcg-quest-companion.gamersdungeon.net 
85:17 8/10/20
Episode 8: A Pint of Honey
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@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
78:59 7/16/20
Episode 7: Radagast on Ice
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 FAQ of the week and share the love with the LotR Project. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
79:12 6/29/20
Episode 6: It's a disaster.
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: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
75:18 6/11/20
Episode 5: Lady Galadriel's Beef
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 email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast LOTR LCG Atlas: sites.google.com/site/thelotrlcgatlas/home
92:14 5/23/20
Episode 4: Tickled by a King
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: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Wolf Rider Shadow Card official rulings: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1758889/wolf-rider-shadow-definitive-ruling
138:50 5/13/20
Episode 3: Beorn’s Inhospitality
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 week and share the love with BoardGameGeek. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast 
95:30 5/4/20
Episode 2: All That Glitters is Not Bold
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: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com 
74:06 4/28/20
Episode 1: A Festering Bog
Now… where to begin… In this, our first ever episode, we share our Core Set memories and talk theme and the Player Cards that first struck a chord. We discuss the FAQ of the week and share the love with RingsDB. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com 
59:00 4/26/20