It's the last Book Club...and the last episode of The Grey Company! Dan, Derek, Ian, and Matthew share their thoughts on Homeward Bound, The Scouring of the Shire, and The Grey Havens, then give a tearful farewell.

It's the last Book Club...and the last episode of The Grey Company! Dan, Derek, Ian, and Matthew share their thoughts on Homeward Bound, The Scouring of the Shire, and The Grey Havens, then give a tearful farewell.

68 - Book Club XXV - The Grey Havens

Dan and Derek continue the book club with special guest, lead developer Caleb Grace! We hit The Field of Cormallen, The Steward and the King, and Many Partings.

Dan and Derek continue the book club with special guest, lead developer Caleb Grace! We hit The Field of Cormallen, The Steward and the King, and Many Partings.

67 - Book Club XXIV - Long live the Halflings!

Dan, Derek, Ian and special guest Sierra continue the book club. We made it to Mordor! Chapters include, the Tower of Cirith Ungol, The Land of Shadow, and Mount Doom.

Dan, Derek, Ian and special guest Sierra continue the book club. We made it to Mordor! Chapters include, the Tower of Cirith Ungol, The Land of Shadow, and Mount Doom.

66 - Book Club XXIII - Mount Doom

Dan, Derek, and Matthew chat about our experiences at Con of the Rings last week at Fantasy Flight Games Center! We also announce a giveaway we're having for our patrons.

Dan, Derek, and Matthew chat about our experiences at Con of the Rings last week at Fantasy Flight Games Center! We also announce a giveaway we're having for our patrons.

65b - The Con of the Rings Recap

Dan, Derek, and Matthew just got back from Con of the Rings 2018, and we're giving you two episodes of content to help recap this epic event. First and foremost is our interview with Tim and Luke of Fantasy Flight Interactive. We think you're going to love this conversation.

Dan, Derek, and Matthew just got back from Con of the Rings 2018, and we're giving you two episodes of content to help recap this epic event. First and foremost is our interview with Tim and Luke of Fantasy Flight Interactive. We think you're going to love this conversation.

65a - Tim & Luke of FFI

Dan, Derek and Matthew discuss the new digital Living Card Game and spend some time cracking into The Last Debate and The Black Gate Opens, as we finish book 5 in our book club!

Dan, Derek and Matthew discuss the new digital Living Card Game and spend some time cracking into The Last Debate and The Black Gate Opens, as we finish book 5 in our book club!

64 - Book Club XXII - Debate at the Gate

Dan, Derek, and Ian keep the book club chugging along as we have a look at the aftermath of the great battle: The Pyre of Denethor and The Houses of Healing are coming up!

Dan, Derek, and Ian keep the book club chugging along as we have a look at the aftermath of the great battle: The Pyre of Denethor and The Houses of Healing are coming up!

63 - Book Club XXI - Pyres & Healing

The full Grey Company (!!) takes on The Siege of Gondor, The Ride of the Rohirrim, and The Battle of the Pelennor Fields! We talk bravery, World Wars, and cards.

The full Grey Company (!!) takes on The Siege of Gondor, The Ride of the Rohirrim, and The Battle of the Pelennor Fields! We talk bravery, World Wars, and cards.

62 - Book Club XX - To Battle!

Dan, Derek, and special guest John (Peace &amp; Thought) talk the first three chapters of Return of the King! We also get into some exclusive news about  Con of the Rings. Derek has microphone issues (sorry)!

Dan, Derek, and special guest John (<a href="http://www.peaceandthought.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peace &amp; Thought</a>) talk the first three chapters of Return of the King! We also get into some exclusive news about <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/freemenofthenorth/con-of-the-rings-2018-a-fan-gathering-for-lotr-lcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Con of the Rings</a>. Derek has microphone issues (sorry)!

61 - Book Club XIX - Minas Tirith

Dan, Derek, and Ian continue the book club! This time we finish up Two Towers, discussing Journey to the Cross-roads, The Stairs of Cirith-Ungol, Shelob's Lair, and the Choices of Master Samwise.

Dan, Derek, and Ian continue the book club! This time we finish up Two Towers, discussing Journey to the Cross-roads, The Stairs of Cirith-Ungol, Shelob's Lair, and the Choices of Master Samwise.

60 - Book Club XVIII - Shelob

The Grey Company (TGC) covers The Lord of the Rings living card game in depth. Each episode delves into a particular subject on the popular game, from deck building and meta-game to specific quest strategies and lore.

This is the best podcast regarding the LotR LCG. The hosts provide detailed analysis, stay on track, and have great chemistry. This is the podcast that got me excited to build decks for the game.

Great analysis

...the guys (Derek, Ian, Dan and Matthew) do a great job of presenting different points of view about the game.  While they wouldn&#39;t admit it, they are experts at the game and how it&#39;s played.  The podcast is well structured by Derek, but each episode seems to contain spontaneous moments of realization and excitement.  Their personalities are quite different - to the point that are moments of  tension (reference the moment when, after a sincere sounding disagreement, Matthew indignantly reminds Dan his name is &#34;Matthew, not Matt&#34;).  These moments make the podcast &#34;real&#34; and create meaningful discussion.  It is a delight.  Many thanks to the guys for their efforts.

I've listened to all episodes through 23.5) and...

The Grey Company Podcast

In this episode, Matthew, Derek, and Ian run through the spheres, debating the best and worst heroes for each. No holds are barred and no punches are pulled as we engage in a true hero showdown.

In this episode, Matthew, Derek, and Ian run through the spheres, debating the best and worst heroes for each. No holds are barred and no punches are pulled as we engage in a true hero showdown.

Episode 43 - Hero Showdown

The Grey Company crew (sans Ian) discuss whether a variety of cards are overrated or underrated. 

The Grey Company crew (sans Ian) discuss whether a variety of cards are overrated or underrated.

Episode 30 - Over/Under

The book club continues with a first look at Book 2 and the chapters "Many Meetings" and "The Council of Elrond". We dive deep into the big issues of these momentous chapters.

The book club continues with a first look at Book 2 and the chapters "Many Meetings" and "The Council of Elrond". We dive deep into the big issues of these momentous chapters.

Episode 48 - Book Club VIII

In this episode, the full Grey Company crew takes on the topic of benchmarking. How can you eyeball a deck and tell if it's strong or not? How can you go about testing a deck? Is there value to deck testing in a cooperative game?

In this episode, the full Grey Company crew takes on the topic of benchmarking. How can you eyeball a deck and tell if it's strong or not? How can you go about testing a deck? Is there value to deck testing in a cooperative game?

Episode 41 - Benchmarking

Matthew, Derek, and Ian chase down the player cards of the Flight of the Stormcaller and give them the review they so richly deserve. We also debate the merits of the hottest spoiler from the Flame of the West announcement.

Matthew, Derek, and Ian chase down the player cards of the Flight of the Stormcaller and give them the review they so richly deserve. We also debate the merits of the hottest spoiler from the Flame of the West announcement.

Episode 40 - Stormcaller

The book club returns as we investigate the first two chapters of Book 1! Also, the lads are debriefed on their GenCon 2015 experiences. Fireboarding is discussed. Enjoy!

The book club returns as we investigate the first two chapters of Book 1! Also, the lads are debriefed on their GenCon 2015 experiences. Fireboarding is discussed. Enjoy!

29 - Book Club II - Long-expected Shadows

Dan, Ian, and Derek discuss a set of cards that are commonly thought of as "staples". Are they truly staples? Or have they lost their luster? We also discuss the best candidates for deck sideboards.

Dan, Ian, and Derek discuss a set of cards that are commonly thought of as "staples". Are they truly staples? Or have they lost their luster? We also discuss the best candidates for deck sideboards.

33 - Staples and Sideboards

Derek, Dan, and Ian set sail with The Grey Havens expansion, digging into the quests and player cards of this newest deluxe box. We also answer a ton of listener questions about The Grey Havens. Please forgive the audio disruption at the very beginning, it resolves within the first couple of minutes.

Derek, Dan, and Ian set sail with The Grey Havens expansion, digging into the quests and player cards of this newest deluxe box. We also answer a ton of listener questions about The Grey Havens. Please forgive the audio disruption at the very beginning, it resolves within the first couple of minutes.

Episode 37 - The Grey Havens

The book club continues with special guest Mitch, the Mitch King himself! The crew discusses the chapters Three Is Company and A Shortcut to Mushrooms.

The book club continues with special guest Mitch, the Mitch King himself! The crew discusses the chapters Three Is Company and A Shortcut to Mushrooms.

31 - Book Club III - Three Is Company

In this episode, Derek, Ian, and Matthew discuss the fundamental concept of luck vs. skill within LOTR LCG. What does skill look like in the game? How much does luck play a part? How does one become more skilled?

In this episode, Derek, Ian, and Matthew discuss the fundamental concept of luck vs. skill within LOTR LCG. What does skill look like in the game? How much does luck play a part? How does one become more skilled?

Episode 35 - Luck vs. Skill

Derek, Ian, and Dan continue the book club with a look at the chapters At the Sign of the Prancing Pony and Strider. We delve into the nature of Bree, inns, beer, and Aragorn himself, while looking at the cards that have been created thus far in relation to these chapters, as well as some custom cards.

Derek, Ian, and Dan continue the book club with a look at the chapters At the Sign of the Prancing Pony and Strider. We delve into the nature of Bree, inns, beer, and Aragorn himself, while looking at the cards that have been created thus far in relation to these chapters, as well as some custom cards.

Episode 42 - Book Club VI

Part one of our GenCon 2015 wrapup begins with an extended interview with lead developer Caleb Grace! Join Dan and Ian as they ask some great questions about the state of the game and where we're headed. Also, we announce a raffle for our patrons, who have a chance to win a copy of the GenCon 2015 quest, The Ruins of Belegost!

Part one of our GenCon 2015 wrapup begins with an extended interview with lead developer Caleb Grace! Join Dan and Ian as they ask some great questions about the state of the game and where we're headed. Also, we announce a raffle for our patrons, who have a chance to win a copy of the GenCon 2015 quest, The Ruins of Belegost!

28 - Caleb Grace [GenCon 2015]

Dan, Derek, and Matthew continue the book club with a look at the A Conspiracy Unmasked and The Old Forest chapters, as well as look back on 2015 and chat about the current state of the game.

Dan, Derek, and Matthew continue the book club with a look at the A Conspiracy Unmasked and The Old Forest chapters, as well as look back on 2015 and chat about the current state of the game.

Episode 34 - Book Club IV

Derek, Dan, and Ian are joined by special guest, Matt Newman, co-developer of LOTR LCG. We look back at the Angmar Awakened cycle and forward to the Dream-chaser cycle (including a special spoiler). We did have an audio hiccup with our first attempt at the interview, but we hope you enjoy the final product!

Derek, Dan, and Ian are joined by special guest, Matt Newman, co-developer of LOTR LCG. We look back at the Angmar Awakened cycle and forward to the Dream-chaser cycle (including a special spoiler). We did have an audio hiccup with our first attempt at the interview, but we hope you enjoy the final product!

Episode 36 - Angmar Wrapup

In this episode, Dan, Derek, and Ian continue the book club with a look at the chapters In the House of Tom Bombadil and Fog on the Barrow-downs. We get all book club-y and discuss the literary themes, but also take some time to dig into how these chapters have been represented in the game or how they should be represented in the game.

In this episode, Dan, Derek, and Ian continue the book club with a look at the chapters In the House of Tom Bombadil and Fog on the Barrow-downs. We get all book club-y and discuss the literary themes, but also take some time to dig into how these chapters have been represented in the game or how they should be represented in the game.

Episode 38 - Book Club V

The gents are back with a strategic look at the Helm's Deep quest from Treason of Saruman. Spoiler: there is no easy way to beat it. Enjoy!

The gents are back with a strategic look at the Helm's Deep quest from Treason of Saruman. Spoiler: there is no easy way to beat it. Enjoy!

26 - Helm's Deep

Ian, Derek, and Dan catch up on some of the recent releases, sharing their thoughts on The Thing in the Depths and Temple of the Deceived scenarios, as well as reviewing some of the player cards.

Ian, Derek, and Dan catch up on some of the recent releases, sharing their thoughts on The Thing in the Depths and Temple of the Deceived scenarios, as well as reviewing some of the player cards.

Episode 44 - Temple of the Deceived 

Derek, Ian, and Matthew expand the fellowship with Chris (Mirkwood Runner) and Matthew H! We discuss some big, general ideas about Nightmare play in LOTR LCG. Enjoy and sorry for the sound issues.

Derek, Ian, and Matthew expand the fellowship with Chris (Mirkwood Runner) and Matthew H! We discuss some big, general ideas about Nightmare play in LOTR LCG. Enjoy and sorry for the sound issues.

27 - Nightmare

The full Grey Company tackles the allies of each sphere, debating the strongest, weakest, and most likely to succeed. We also discuss our latest convention exploits. Enjoy an extra-long episode of The Grey Company!

The full Grey Company tackles the allies of each sphere, debating the strongest, weakest, and most likely to succeed. We also discuss our latest convention exploits. Enjoy an extra-long episode of The Grey Company!

Episode 45 - Ally Showdown

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