415 – Saruman’s OPSEC Problem: Unfinished Tales with Dr. Bret Devereaux

The Prancing Pony Podcast by Alan Sisto

May 31, 2026111:11Arts

Short cuts lead to long delays… or perhaps just slaughter and death. Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy as we welcome back the always-insightful, often-hilarious Dr. Bret Devereaux to th...

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