Cardboard of the Rings Presents

Backboard of the Rings 2025 Playoff Preview

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:13:03 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they arrive late to the party (the playoffs) and give their thoughts on round 1 and make some picks for them and the future.

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Emergency Pod: Luka is Traded

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 03:21:52 GMT

Mere minutes after the news broke, it's Backboard of the Rings live from Dan's kitchen.

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Backboard of the Rings - Kings Killers

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:46:01 GMT

Dan and Rena rip the Kings for firing Mike Brown and their general franchise strategy. Dan rants about 3pters.

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Backboard of the Rings - 2024 NBA Cup Final

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:13:28 GMT

With Beorn and Shellin on Pod Management, Bard Lee rolls in solo to discuss the NBA Cup Final.

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Road to Rings 2024 Recap

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:12:32 GMT

Bard Lee and Shellin recap their times at Con of the Rings 2024 which took place in Roseville, MN on Oct 4-6.

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Backboard of the Rings - 2024/25 Season Preview

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:32:42 GMT

Join Bard Lee and Beorn as they discuss the upcoming NBA season. They pick their 3 most interesting teams for the upcoming season and then have a big announcement in relation to a team (not the Pistons GMs yet). Then, some rapid fire predictions to wrap it up.

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Backboard of the Rings - 2024 NBA Offseason and FIBA

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:59:20 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they talk about the 2024 NBA offseason. They talk briefly mention the finals and the draft while diving into free agency signings and trades. Then there's some FIBA talk and the Olympics to whet the appetite before the games start.

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Backboard of the Rings 2024 NBA Finals Preview

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:48:49 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they discuss the upcoming NBA Finals match up featuring the Boston Celtics and Dan's team, the Dallas Mavericks. They cover some of the previous rounds and what these teams did to arrive here. Then, it's a massive deep dive into various aspects of the two teams and what will decide the series. To end, the squad makes predictions.

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Sand Dune of the Rings Part 2

Sun, 05 May 2024 22:10:23 GMT

*This pod is for adults, let your kids listen at your own risk*

The Kwizatch Poderach returns! Join Cotr members Bard Lee, Electron Jon, Thanatopsis, and Secondhand Took as they discuss the movie Dune 2. The gang deep dives into the movie, discussing scenes and themes galore. Hear crazy topics such as Bard Lee's Zendaya monologue and Matt's Dune Popcorn Bucket epic. If you thought the movie was long, how about this podcast that's almost as long?

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Backboard of the Rings 2024 NBA Playoffs Preview

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:25:29 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they discuss the 2024 NBA playoffs. They go series-by-series through the first round (as best they can) and talk about the matchups, long term prospects for the teams, and make predictions for each series. Then, they play a difficult game and do rapid fire.

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A Long-extended Podcast - Alonewolf87

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:00:15 GMT

In the return of this limited series, CotR and ALeP member, Shellin interviews some of the people who helped bring ALeP to life. In this episode, he talks to alonewolf87 (Walter) about the how the game and project are received in Italy, and how Walter helps make sure ALeP's cards conform to the rules of the game.

Walter's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DoveraGondor

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Shardboard of the Rings - Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:24:42 GMT

Eric, Mark, and Matt return after a long Brandon Sanderson hiatus to discuss Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, the second cosmere related Secret Project that released in 2023.

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Backboard of the Rings 2024 All Stars and Trades

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 07:06:09 GMT

Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn convene to talk about who they picked as All Star starters back in January. Sometimes, they look like geniuses, sometimes like the coaches and media, and sometimes like huge haters. Then they cover some of the trades that didn't get touched on during the picks and the episode goes off the rails.

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Backboard of the Rings TV Pitch

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:30:28 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn on a conceptual episode of Backboard of the Rings. With the announcement of the Drive to Survive style Netflix show, the gang picks which players they would like to see on the show. They run through nominations and then make a group decision with many digressions along the way, including actual on the court discussion of teams and players.

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Backboard of the Rings 2023/2024 Early Season Talk

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:47:28 GMT

Bard Lee and Beorn run a 2-man game with Shellin Out (Rest). They briefly talk about the scrapped season preview ep, discuss 5 NBA Characters who feel good so far and 5 who don't, and then share their preseason picks. Bard Lee also drops an insane and crazy take only a degenerate could think of.

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Road to Rings 2023 Follow-up

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:57 GMT

Bard Lee and Shellin talk about their experiences at Con of the Rings 2023. They talk about the Lotr LCG games they played, some of the decks and individual moments in the quests they played, and discuss thoughts on the quests too. Not to be forgotten, there's lots of recapping of the weekend's shenanigans. Thanks to everyone who came up and talked to us!

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Road to Rings 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:27 GMT

The Long and Dark Road that leads to your podcast feed will never disappear. Bard Lee and Shellin return for the 2023 edition of Road to Rings and discuss some strategy related to general Con of the Rings goings, the two featured cycles, and talk about what decks they plan to have at the convention. Fans of the show come and request a game with us!

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Ranking of Quest Mechanics Ep 1

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:04 GMT

Join Bard Lee and Shellin for the Sequel to Ranking of Story, Ranking of Quests by Mechanics but not including theme, story, nor integration of theme or story into mechanics of the quest OR ROQBMBNTSNIOTOSIMOTQ.

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Backboard of the Rings - Post Finals Pt 2

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:39:41 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they talk about the heating up off-season. Bard Lee talks about wingspans (not the board game) during a draft love/hate, the squad muses over the rash of trades and rumored trades (they recorded before the John Collins trade, sadly), and then each host talks about the state of their team.

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Backboard of the Rings - Post Finals Pt 1

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:18:46 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they look back at the 2023 NBA Finals. The gang discuss the Heat and what they could do to reach the mountaintop and then crown the Nuggets and gush over Jokic and the team building. Then they remember some of their favorite moments from the season.

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Backboard of the Rings - 2023 Finals Preview

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:42:09 GMT

Join Bard Lee and Shellin as they preview the upcoming NBA Finals match-up between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. But first, Bard Lee takes a victory lap, the hosts talk about 6 players who impressed them despite not making the Finals, and answer a couple of quick team related questions. Then they talk thoughts on the two teams and make predictions.

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Backboard of the Rings - WEMBY!!!!! 2023 Lottery Reax

Thu, 25 May 2023 01:44:53 GMT

Prepare your onion soups, makes some fries, put on a sweet jacket, it's Wemby time, baby! Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they discuss the 2023 lottery results and what it means for Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. They also discuss the Blazers and the 3rd pick and some other things related to the draft.

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Lego Rivendell Review

Fri, 05 May 2023 22:39:18 GMT

Join Matt (Thanatopsis) as he reviews the Lego Rivendell set and shares thoughts about his building experience, how successfully it represents Lord of the Rings, what he's loved and found lacking about coverage of the set, what he's done with the set since building it, and more! Also, Bard Lee is there too, but doesn't own the set so just steers the ship mostly. Should you save up for this set? Listen to find out!!!

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Backboard of the Rings - Playoff Preview

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:18:03 GMT

It's the LeBron James of Lotr LCG podcasts talking about basketball. Join Bard Lee and Shellin as they preview the first round of the NBA playoffs. They discuss their preseason predictions, talk about each of the first round matchups and make picks for those series and the finals. Bard Lee played basketball in real life, but it was an ordeal to make it happen.

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Tardy Takes Seminar - Noldor

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:38:00 GMT

Join Tardy Takes hosts, Bard Lee and Shellin, as they deviate from the usual routine and take a medium level dive on a single topic related to the Lord of the Rings LCG.

In this episode, the hosts take a look at the Noldor trait and what defines it both in cards and mechanics, what makes it so good, and some variations on the deck that do and don't work.

Later in the episode, the Cheez-It Bowl gets discussed in greater detail than anyone ever has done.

This first episode of the series is free to download, future episodes will be for Cardboard of the Rings Patrons. If you have a topic or suggestion, send it along to the hosts; this series will be infrequent and ongoing.

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Sportsball of the Rings - F1 Season "Preview"

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:43:09 GMT

We're on Plan L, Plan L for Lateness. Join Bard Lee, ElectronJon, and Shellin as they talk some F1. Originally planned as a season preview, the crew launched the pod late so it features talk about the first race of the season, each host presents one thing they are excited for or interested in for the season, and they make some predictions. You can't stop the drive to pod, unless you are Mercedes and eliminate the pods.

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Backboard of the Rings 2022 Trade Deadline and More!

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:16:01 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and Beorn as they attempt to wade through the flood of NBA Trades! The Bucks finally sealed a Crowder deal. The Warriors got an injured GP2! The Mavs lost their minds and took on Kyrie... The Nets hit soft reset and sent KD to the Suns. Oh yeah, Russ finally got dealt too! Probably the most time anyone has ever spent talking Bones Hyland-Reggie Jackson-Mason Plumlee!!! Also some discussion of how the play in looks to be shaping up and a big What If about the 2021 Eastern Conference Semi Finals. Dallas Mavs, add Dan on LinkedIn!!!!!!!!!!!

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First Impression of LEGO Rivendell

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:28:47 GMT

Bard Lee joins resident Cotr LEGO expert, Matt (Thanatopsis), to give some initial impressions of the newly announced LEGO set, Rivendell. After months of rumors and leaked dev photos, they finally got to see and share some thoughts. Join them for more complete thoughts when the set drops!

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Shardboard of the Rings Pt 2

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:07:48 GMT

Join Matt, Eric, and Mark as they continue their conversation about Sanderson and discuss the Year of Sanderson and board games based on his works.

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Shardboard of the Rings

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:33:19 GMT

Join Shellin (Eric), Kattattack (Matt), and Secondhand Took (Mark) as they discuss the number one fantasy author, Brandon Sanderson, and the Cosmere universe of books!

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Backboard of the Rings Check-In with Beorn

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:02:05 GMT

Join Bard Lee, Shellin, and special guest Dan (Beorn) as they go over some early season NBA topics. Dan explains how he got into basketball and then the gang talk about what's surprised them so far and what to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

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A Long Extended Podcast - Taudir and Annaeru

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:33 GMT

In this limited series, Cotr and ALEP member, Shellin interviews some of the people who helped bring ALEP to life. In this episode, he talks to Taudir (Jonathan) and Annaeru (Dorothea), a pair of siblings who helped translate the project into German.

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Road to Rings 3

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:23:17 GMT

In this originally unplanned 3rd ep of Road to Rings, Bard Lee and Shellin do a recap of Con of the Rings. They go in-depth on the 4 quests they played together at the con and then discuss the suggestions and strategies covered in the previews eps to see what worked and what didn't.

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Backboard of the Rings - 2022 NBA Preview

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:57:25 GMT

Normal Lotr LCG podcasts keep the community going, but those who dare to talk about NBA on an Lotr LCG feed lead us into a new tomorrow. Join Cotr members and Tardy Takes hosts, Bard Lee and Shellin, as they discuss the upcoming 2022 NBA season. They go over some of the major off-season happenings and then discuss their 5 most intriguing teams for the upcoming season. Following that, they make some likely wrong rapid fire predictions!

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Road to Rings 2

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:43:09 GMT

Cardboard of the Rings Presents brings you Road to Rings, a 2 ep series about the upcoming convention for Lotr LCG, Con of the Rings. Join Cotr members and Tardy Takes hosts, Bard Lee and Shellin, as they discuss they decks they are bringing to the convention.

Bard Lee Decklists:

https://www.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31339/roadtoringsbardleemonotactics-1.0

https://www.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31336/roadtoringsbardleedale-1.0

https://www.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31335/roadtoringsbardleemonospirit-1.0

Shellin Decklists:

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31332/roadtoringsshellinsbofmediocre-stuff-1.0

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31333/roadtoringsshellinseagles-1.0

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31334/roadtoringsshellinsbardwanderer-1.0

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31337/roadtoringsshellinstree-beard-1.0

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31338/roadtoringsshellinsrohan-1.0

https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/31340/roadtoringsshellinsburglarsturn-1.0

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Road to Rings Ep 1

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:41:56 GMT

Cardboard of the Rings Presents brings you Road to Rings, a 2 ep series about the upcoming convention for Lotr LCG, Con of the Rings. Join Cotr members and Tardy Takes hosts, Bard Lee and Shellin, as they talk about some general con tips for deck building as well as some specific ones for this con.

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House of the Dragon Series Premiere

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:51:02 GMT

Join Bard Lee and Chad as they discuss the series premiere of this year's biggest fantasy show, House of the Dragon (there's not another one, is there?). Hear Chad's opinion on hair and Bard Lee talk about a literally 2000 year old plus book. *Intended to be a one-off show with the possibility of another after the season finale*

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Matt's Mat Ep 1

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:01:24 GMT

Join Cotr member, Matt, on this limited series where he ranks the official FFG Lord of the Rings playmats that he owns from least favorite to most favorite. On this episode, he ranks his 13th favorite mat, The Heirs of Numenor playmat.

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Matt's Mats Ep 0

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:45 GMT

Join Cotr member, Matt, on this limited series where he ranks the official FFG Lord of the Rings playmats that he owns from least favorite to most favorite. Bard Lee and Matt explain the show on this teaser! To get access to all the episodes, remember to become a $1/ep patron of the Cardboard of the Rings main show!!!

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Sportsball of the Rings - 2022 NBA Postmortem Corrected

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:29:17 GMT

Bard Lee tries to reign Shellin in as they cover the 2022 NBA Finals and more in this look-back at the season and playoffs. They also answer questions such as biggest regrets, biggest what-if, which teams showed us the most, who will improve upon this year's performance, and which teams will look different next year.

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Staples Centered Ep 1 - Leadership

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:01:21 GMT

In this 5 episode limited series, Cotr members Bard Lee and Shellin take a look at some less popular cards and try to argue why they should be in consideration to be staples of your decks. Today, they cover 3 cards from the leadership sphere: Herald of Anorien, Angbor the Fearless, and Man the Walls.

To get access to the rest of the series, become a patron of the main Cardboard of the Rings show at $1/ep.

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Staples Centered Ep 0

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:08 GMT

Cotr members Bard Lee and Shellin take a look at some less popular cards and try to argue why they should be in consideration to be staples of your decks. In this teaser episode, they explain the idea and how the 5 episode limited series will work. To get full access to the show, become a $1/ep patron of the main Cardboard of the Rings feed.

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Sportsball of the Rings- Miami GP

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:19:52 GMT

Join Jon, Bard Lee, and Shellin as they talk about F1 and the 2022 Miami Grand Prix. Hear about our racing pasts and find out who is a Tifosi, plus we do a team-by-team breakdown of the race and make some bold predictions! Vroom Vroom!!! Get us an Aldi ad!

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Poképals - Top 5 Pokémon

Wed, 04 May 2022 22:42:50 GMT

Gotta Rank 'Em All! Join Cardboard of the Rings members, Bard Lee and Secondhand Took, and Vision of the Palantir owner, Durin's Father as they each rank their top 5 Pokémon. Hear about our first journeys into the series, find out who likes scary monsters, and hear about the greatest Pokémon ever made!

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Welcome to Cardboard of the Rings Presents

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:01:55 GMT

An introduction to Cardboard of the Rings Presents, a bonus feed for content created by the Cotr Crew. To get all content on this feed, you must join patreon.com/cardboardoftherings

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Sportsball of the Rings - 2022 NBA Playoffs

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:24:29 GMT

Bard Lee and Shellin take a look at the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs and make finals picks. Is the analysis here better than on Tardy Takes? Listen to find out!

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Tardy Takes Ep 4 - Gleowine

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:28 GMT

Hosted by Bard Lee and Shellin, Cotr Tardy Takes gives Cardboard of the Rings patrons a bonus show about The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game that provides quick looks into individual cards. In each episode, the hosts will take a look at a single card and one will present a positive aspect about the card while the other provides a contrarian take on the card with any aspect of the card open to discussion.

In this episode, Bard Lee and Shellin discuss the core set ally, Gleowine. Bard Lee provides the plus, Shellin presents the minus.

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Tardy Takes Ep 3 - Miner of the Iron Hills

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:42 GMT

In this episode, Bard Lee and Shellin discuss the core set ally, Miner of the Iron Hills. Bard Lee provides the plus, Shellins presents the minus.

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Tardy Takes Ep 2 - The Galadhrim's Greeting

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:00:03 GMT

In this episode, Bard Lee and Shellin discuss the core set event, The Galadhrim's Greeting. Bard Lee provides the plus, Shellin presents the minus.

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Tardy Takes Ep 1 - Ally Beorn

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:03 GMT

In this episode, Bard Lee and Shellin discuss the core set ally, Beorn. Shellin provides the plus, Bard Lee presents the minus.

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Tardy Takes Ep 0 - Introducing the Show

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:07 GMT

In this pre-episode, Bard Lee and Shellin introduce the concept of the show and what to expect.

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Cardboard of the Rings Presents

Backboard of the Rings 2025 Playoff Preview

Emergency Pod: Luka is Traded

Backboard of the Rings - Kings Killers

Backboard of the Rings - 2024 NBA Cup Final

Road to Rings 2024 Recap

Backboard of the Rings - 2024/25 Season Preview

Backboard of the Rings - 2024 NBA Offseason and FIBA

Backboard of the Rings 2024 NBA Finals Preview

Sand Dune of the Rings Part 2

Backboard of the Rings 2024 NBA Playoffs Preview

A Long-extended Podcast - Alonewolf87

Shardboard of the Rings - Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Backboard of the Rings 2024 All Stars and Trades

Backboard of the Rings TV Pitch

Backboard of the Rings 2023/2024 Early Season Talk

Road to Rings 2023 Follow-up

Road to Rings 2023

Ranking of Quest Mechanics Ep 1

Backboard of the Rings - Post Finals Pt 2

Backboard of the Rings - Post Finals Pt 1

Backboard of the Rings - 2023 Finals Preview

Backboard of the Rings - WEMBY!!!!! 2023 Lottery Reax

Lego Rivendell Review

Backboard of the Rings - Playoff Preview

Tardy Takes Seminar - Noldor

Sportsball of the Rings - F1 Season "Preview"

Backboard of the Rings 2022 Trade Deadline and More!

First Impression of LEGO Rivendell

Shardboard of the Rings Pt 2

Shardboard of the Rings

Backboard of the Rings Check-In with Beorn

A Long Extended Podcast - Taudir and Annaeru

Road to Rings 3

Backboard of the Rings - 2022 NBA Preview

Road to Rings 2

Road to Rings Ep 1

House of the Dragon Series Premiere

Matt's Mat Ep 1

Matt's Mats Ep 0

Sportsball of the Rings - 2022 NBA Postmortem *Corrected*

Staples Centered Ep 1 - Leadership

Staples Centered Ep 0

Sportsball of the Rings- Miami GP

Poképals - Top 5 Pokémon

Welcome to Cardboard of the Rings Presents

Sportsball of the Rings - 2022 NBA Playoffs

Tardy Takes Ep 4 - Gleowine

Tardy Takes Ep 3 - Miner of the Iron Hills

Tardy Takes Ep 2 - The Galadhrim's Greeting

Tardy Takes Ep 1 - Ally Beorn

Tardy Takes Ep 0 - Introducing the Show

Sportsball of the Rings - 2022 NBA Postmortem Corrected