023 - Dragons, Balrogs, and Trolls, Oh My: An Interview with John Howe

The Rings of Power Wrap-up by Alan Sisto

Nov 18, 202238:38TV & Film

We learn how a boar's skull inspired the snow troll, talk about the rich visual beauty of Tolkien's descriptions, and learn why reading The Two Towers first can still work out alright! Alan, James, and Sara welcome John...

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