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Bridge of Two

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

What do you get when a Tolkien fanatic joins forces with a Grand Master in the Star Wars arts? You get a Bridge of Two. Join Josh & Jeremiah as they bridge the sci-fi and fantasy realms they love into a nerdcast of epic proportions.

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Episodes

Robots, Wraiths, and Dinosaurs

October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Episode number TEN is here! We are talking Star Wars Visions and Robot vacuums. Also Josh is writing and Jeremiah is drawing! They discuss the joys and pains of creating. Stick around during the drink break as we are joined by a special guest! After the break we discuss the second book in the Galaxy's Edge series, "Galactic Outlaws". Spoiler warning for those who don't want to know what happens in this book. Otherwise dive in as we reflect on a fun Sci-Fi read!    If you enjoyed please le...

Bridge of Theories 5: Brandon's Dirty Tricks

October 06, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

We're back with another Bridge of Theories episode for your waiting ears! The theory we are discussing on this episode comes from the Epilogue of Rhythm of War, the most recent book by Brandon Sanderson in the Stormlight Archive.  **Spoiler Warning for the epilogue of Rhythm of War below! ** Our witty hero, Hoid encounters his enemy Odium, who bears the aspect of divine Hatred. The encounter quickly takes Hoid off guard leaving him missing some of his power and memories. Or does it? Did Ho...

For Frodo (and Sam)

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

We open the discussion with Galactic Outlaws, Star Wars Visions and our DND Campaign's progress. After the break, we wrap up our Lord of the Rings trilogy re-watch, closing it out with a look at Frodo and Sam's journey to destroy the ring. Can Sam's optimism hold out under the endless night of Mordor? Should Bilbo have killed Smeagol/Gollum when he had the chance? What did Frodo give up when he accepted the burden of Ringbearer? Join us on the Bridge to find out! If you enjoyed please leave...

LOTR Part 4: For Frodo (and Sam)

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

We open the discussion with Galactic Outlaws, Star Wars Visions and our DND Campaign's progress. After the break, we wrap up our Lord of the Rings trilogy re-watch, closing it out with a look at Frodo and Sam's journey to destroy the ring. Can Sam's optimism hold out under the endless night of Mordor? Should Bilbo have killed Smeagol/Gollum when he had the chance? What did Frodo give up when he accepted the burden of Ringbearer? Join us on the Bridge to find out! If you enjoyed please leave...

RoTK Part 2: For Frodo (and Sam)

September 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

We open the discussion with Galactic Outlaws, Star Wars Visions and our DND Campaign's progress. After the break, we wrap up our Lord of the Rings trilogy re-watch, closing it out with a look at Frodo and Sam's journey to destroy the ring. Can Sam's optimism hold out under the endless night of Mordor? Should Bilbo have killed Smeagol/Gollum when he had the chance? What did Frodo give up when he accepted the burden of Ringbearer? Join us on the Bridge to find out! If you enjoyed please leave...

LOTR Part 3: The Long Defeat

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

There are some fights you can not win. Does that mean they aren't worth fighting? In Part 1 of our Return of the King episode the heroes of Middle-Earth prepare for the final battles in what Galadriel called, "The Long Defeat" in the war against the forces of evil.  When Theoden's commander says, "We do not have enough men to defeat the armies of Mordor." The King of Rohan replies, "It's true, but we will meet them in battle none-the-less." Whether we go to defeat or victory may we always s...

RoTK Part 1: The Long Defeat

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

There are some fights you can not win. Does that mean they aren't worth fighting? In Part 1 of our Return of the King episode the heroes of Middle-Earth prepare for the final battles in what Galadriel called, "The Long Defeat" in the war against the forces of evil.  When Theoden's commander says, "We do not have enough men to defeat the armies of Mordor." The King of Rohan replies, "It's true, but we will meet them in battle none-the-less." Whether we go to defeat or victory may we always s...

The Long Defeat

September 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

There are some fights you can not win. Does that mean they aren't worth fighting? In Part 1 of our Return of the King episode the heroes of Middle-Earth prepare for the final battles in what Galadriel called, "The Long Defeat" in the war against the forces of evil.  When Theoden's commander says, "We do not have enough men to defeat the armies of Mordor." The King of Rohan replies, "It's true, but we will meet them in battle none-the-less." Whether we go to defeat or victory may we always s...

Bridge of Theories 4: Hero of Ages

September 08, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

On episode four of "Bridge of Theories" we get into Josh's theories for "Hero of Ages" the final book in the original Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson! Spoilers ahead for all of Mistborn Era 1.  See you on the Bridge! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. You can follow us on Instagram @bridge_of_two and on Twitter @bridgeoftwo. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome song...

When Heroes Shatter

August 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

What comes next when heroes break? Jeremiah finished Rhythm of War so we get to find out on this episode of the Bridge of Two Podcast! Spoilers for book 4 of the Stormlight Archive after the drink break. See you on the Bridge! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome song "Executioner's Blade" featured in our intro/outro! Link to the full s...

Wizards and Kings

August 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

On this episode we look at "The Two Towers", the second movie in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. We look at the return of a wizard from the dead and a king and kingdom brought back from the brink of destruction. Join us on the "bridge"! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome song "Executioner's Blade" featured in our intro/outro! Link to th...

LOTR Part 2: Wizards and Kings

August 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

On this episode we look at "The Two Towers", the second movie in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. We look at the return of a wizard from the dead and a king and kingdom brought back from the brink of destruction. Join us on the "bridge"! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome song "Executioner's Blade" featured in our intro/outro! Link to th...

Bridge of Theories 3: Gandalf The Man-dalf

August 11, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

On this episode of "Bridge of Theories" we have a fan question! Did Gandalf sacrifice himself intentionally for the purpose of ascending to Gandalf the White? We answer this question and go deeper into the lore behind Gandalf, Balrogs and Dark Lords in Middle Earth! See you on the Bridge! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. You can follow us on Instagram @bridge_of_two and on ...

Shards and Shatterings

August 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

An entire universe? Worlds? Shards? Shatterings? An extremely detailed yet obscure background character? We must be talking about the Cosmere on this episode of the Bridge of Two podcast! Join us as we delve into Brandon Sanderson's larger story hidden in every book he writes. See you on the Bridge! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome s...

Bridge of Theories: Balancing The Force

July 27, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In the second episode of their spin-off show "Bridge of Theories" Jeremiah and Josh discuss the prophecy of "the Chosen One" that is destined to bring balance to The Force in the Star Wars movies. What exactly is balance as far as The Force is concerned and was it a good thing the Jedi sought to find and train the Chosen One in the first place? Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube chan...

Bridge of Theories 2: Balancing The Force

July 27, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In the second episode of their spin-off show "Bridge of Theories" Jeremiah and Josh discuss the prophecy of "the Chosen One" that is destined to bring balance to The Force in the Star Wars movies. What exactly is balance as far as The Force is concerned and was it a good thing the Jedi sought to find and train the Chosen One in the first place? Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube chan...

Gondor Has No King

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

On this episode of the Bridge of Two podcast in addition to catching up on our Sci-Fi and Fantasy journeys this week we watch the first movie in the Lord of the Rings series "The Fellowship of the Ring" and talk about the fall of Boromir to the One Ring and the decline of the kingdoms of Men in Middle-Earth. But does Boromir fail wholly? Or does his failure serve a greater purpose? Find out on the Bridge of Two podcast! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to ...

LOTR Part 1: Gondor Has No King

July 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

On this episode of the Bridge of Two podcast in addition to catching up on our Sci-Fi and Fantasy journeys this week we watch the first movie in the Lord of the Rings series "The Fellowship of the Ring" and talk about the fall of Boromir to the One Ring and the decline of the kingdoms of Men in Middle-Earth. But does Boromir fail wholly? Or does his failure serve a greater purpose? Find out on the Bridge of Two podcast! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to ...

Bridge of Theories: Legionnaire

July 13, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In our inaugural episode of our spin-off show "Bridge of Theories" Jeremiah and Josh discuss the military sci-fi novel "Legionnaire", the first book in the Galaxy's Edge series by Jason Anspach and Nick Cole. Josh recounts the haunting epilogue at the end of the book and gives his theories on where he thinks the series will go from here. Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Y...

Swift Blades or Surgeon's Hands?

July 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Today on the Bridge of Two Podcast Jeremiah discusses the immersive storytelling of the Mass Effect Trilogy of games and Josh puts his kids to work on Kingdom Hearts 3. Also, Jeremiah gets further in Rhythm of War or as we call it "Die Hard in Urithiru" and the limits of Josh's eyesight are revealed. Our Star Wars dose for this episode comes in the form of a look at the Star Wars radio drama from the 1980s that expands the original movies and includes voice actors from the films themselves...

The Prequels Are Good

June 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

On this episode Josh and Jeremiah discuss Josh's continued journey through Kingdom Hearts 3 and delve into how Josh's first session DMing in their DND campaign goes. Also, Jeremiah brings the scifi and fantasy close to home with a discussion on aliens, paranormal events, and the spiritual realm. No Bridge of Two podcast would feel right without a healthy dose of Star Wars so we've loaded this one up with our thoughts on Bad Batch and the tragic turned triumphant tale of Anakin Skywalker.  Jo...

A Far Far Away Bridge

June 18, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Today Josh and Jeremiah talk about the origins of the podcast's name, Bad Batch, and an intro to Brandon Sanderson's "Stormlight Archive" book series. Check it out! Come join us in the discussion by sending suggestions and questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on our Podcast page or Youtube channel. Also, shout out to Juwu and his awesome new song "Executioner's Blade" featured in our intro/outro! Link to the full song is below: https://soundcloud.com/juwu-official/juwu-exe...