Alan Sisto

It's from the creator of the internationally beloved podcast, Nothing Much Happens, and the series expands the village into a rich, ongoing world.

It isn't about falling asleep.

It's about comfort, calm, and the joy of a good story.

If you're new, try episode 84.

It's called All Animal Edition, and it is a delightful introduction to the village's quiet pace and fun whimsy.

You can listen to stories from the village of Nothing Much wherever you get your podcasts.

Good evening, Little Masters, and welcome to episode 412 of the Prancing Pony podcast, where Matt is ever ready to gainsay me or to make little of my counsels.

Okay.

Folks, join us as Soderman is jealous of Gandalf again.

Again.

And we conclude our four-part look at the hunt for the ring from Unfinished Tales and say farewell for now to the Nerd of the Rings.

Not to mention a few puns and bad jokes here and there.

But our purpose is to dive deep into the lore, discussing the story, our favorite characters and themes, Tolkien's inspirations, and a whole lot more.

And I'm sure you'll be glad you joined as well.

But before we get to today's chapter discussion, it's time for us, well, to go back to this extended sidebar digression intro sequence that we started last week.

And no, it's not more pipe weed.

I mean, the dispensary is emptied.

This time I want to take a closer look at the Nazgul since they featured so heavily over the preceding three episodes.

Those wheels aren't too heavy.

No, I'm all right.