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Podcast: Beer and Conversation with Pigweed and Crowhill
Episode: 402: Herbert's Dune vs. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Description: The boys drink and review Giant Flaming Zombie Polar Bear Double IPA by Atlas Brewing, then discuss Frank Herbert's Dune and J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
Which one is better? Where are they similar, and where are they different?
Dune is a great work of science fiction and the Lord of the Rings is a great work of fantasy. They have a lot of things in common, including a medieval fee, knights, castles, great houses, wizard-like characters, and immense, involved world building.
There are strong differences as well. Dune looks...