S4 Ep13: Life of Feanor Special
Dear Friends, Check out our record-longest episode as we go over the whole life of Feanor, probably the most famous elf of all time. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
2hr 11m Nov 22, 2020
2hr 11m
S4 Ep12: TT Bk3 Ch11: Undeserved Rewards
Dear Friends, Pippin can't resist. He looks in the Palantir. Find out what happens and the consequences of his actions. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 1m Oct 29, 2020
1hr 1m
S4 Ep11: TT Bk3 Ch10: Speaking with a Caged Serpent
Dear Friends, Gandalf and Theoden and their crews go up to speak with Saruman, even in victory he is dangerous. Find out the results of the meeting in this episode. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 3m Oct 22, 2020
1hr 3m
S4 Ep10: TT BK3 Ch9: Nature's Revenge
Friends, Merry and Pippin recall all the action that took place at Isengard while the others were sieged in Helm's Deep, it was a fun chapter and we additionally talk about the tower of Orthanc itself. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 3m Oct 15, 2020
1hr 3m
S4 Ep9: TT Bk3 Ch8: A Chapter-Long Victory Lap
Dear Friends, A great victory has been won at Helm's Deep, but Gandalf wants to be on the move immediately. Unexpectedly the victors go on a road trip to Isengard and see strange things. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 22m Oct 08, 2020
1hr 22m
S4 Ep8: TT Bk3 Ch7: Helm's Episode
Dear Friends, We cover the quick lead up and the battle of Helm's Deep itself. Of course we also make time to discuss Helm Hammerhand himself as well. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 11m Oct 01, 2020
1hr 11m
S4 Ep7: Beowulf Special
Dear Friends, In order to better understand the Riders of Rohan we decided to make a special episode about Beowulf. We look at Tolkien's influential essay on the book, relate parts of the story to LOTR, and have other fun with it. It is possibly my favorite episode we've done so far. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 55m Sep 29, 2020
1hr 55m
S4 Ep6: TT Bk3 Ch6: A People out of the North
Dear Friends, Gandalf and friends reach Edoras to mobilize Rohan for the present threats, but someone has a certain type of tongue and he must be dealt with. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 20m Sep 24, 2020
1hr 20m
S4 Ep5: TT Bk3 Ch5: The Turn of the Tide
Friends, He's back! Please enjoy the episode and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 31m Sep 17, 2020
1hr 31m
S4 Ep4: TT Bk3 Ch4: A Fittingly Long-Winded Episode
Dear Friends, Merry and Pippin befriend one of Tolkien's most memorable and iconic characters. Please enjoy and send this episode to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 57m Sep 10, 2020
1hr 57m
S4 Ep3: TT Bk3 Ch3: Hobbit Hostages
Dear Friends, Our Hobbits are in trouble, captured by Orcs. We talk about their capture and escape in this episode. Thank you for listening and please enjoy! Thank you for listening!
1hr 7m Sep 03, 2020
1hr 7m
S4 Ep2: TT Bk3 Ch2: Plains, Forests, Horsemen, and Chariots of Fire
Dear Friends, Our Three Hunters run across the fields of Rohan, very reminiscent of one of the greatest movie scenes in history. Please enjoy this episode as we meet another new and unique people in Middle Earth, and also do our first movie review of the podcast. Thank you for listening and please send to a friend!
1hr 37m Aug 26, 2020
1hr 37m
S4 Ep1: TT Bk3 Ch1: Bye Bye Boromir
Dear Friends, We have returned! Alas the first chapter back is a sad one! We talk about the departure of Boromir and where Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli must go next. Check it all out here! Please send to a friend and enjoy! Thank you for listening!
55m Aug 20, 2020
55m
S3 Ep16: Philology Special
Dear Friends, We are here with a special episode of a deep dive into philology. We take a very full look at what philology is, how the study evolved to the present day, and how did Tolkien use it to influence is Middle Earth work. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 26m Jul 19, 2020
1hr 26m
S3 Ep15: FOTR: Chapter Power Rankings
Dear Friends, To finish our coverage of the Fellowship of the Ring, here is the last conversation we had at the end of the Breaking of the Fellowship chapter where we ranked our top 5 chapters of the book. Let us know what you think!
23m Jun 05, 2020
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S3 Ep14: FOTR Bk2 Ch10: Clarity at the End
Dear Friends, The Fellowship comes to an end. Conflicts arise between members causing a couple to run off on their own. We'll cover all of it in this chapter. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 17m Jun 04, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep13: Tolkien and the Eucharist Special feat. Scott Smith (Spoilers)
Dear Friends, We interview Scott Smith the author of "The Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist." It was a super fun interview because we hop around all of Tolkien's mythology to discover some wild theological connections covering some Silmarillion stories that otherwise would not have fit anywhere else. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
2hr 2m May 31, 2020
2hr 2m
S3 Ep12: FOTR Bk2 Ch9: Big River Life
Dear Friends, The Fellowship has a series of river adventures as the choice finally looms of which way they must set out for Mordor. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 15m May 28, 2020
1hr 15m
S3 Ep11: FOTR Bk2 Ch8: Many Gifts
Dear Friends, The Fellowship leaves Lothlorien and it is a sad parting. But they are not sent on their way without many gifts to help them on their incredible journey! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 16m May 21, 2020
1hr 16m
S3 Ep10: Galadriel and Rings of Power Special
Dear Friends, One of the most ancient characters in Lord of the Rings gets her own special with an interlude about the creation of the Rings of Power. We got through everything we know about Galadriel, she's too big a character to not do a deep dive on! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 24m May 18, 2020
1hr 24m
S3 Ep9: FOTR BK2 Ch7: Curtains Calling for the Elves
Dear Friends, The Fellowship arrive and meet the Lord and Lady of Lothlorien. It is an extremely enchanting place. Prophesies and temptations abound, and it's clearly spelled out that the elves have come to the final scenes of their "Last Act." Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 17m May 14, 2020
1hr 17m
S3 Ep8: FOTR Bk2 Ch6: Removing the Stain in the Land Before Time
Dear Friends, The Fellowship moves on despite their loss. They come to another strange land: the forest of Lothlorien. A great elf people lives here, and the deeper into the forest the Company enters, the most wonderful the forest becomes. Enjoy and thank you for listening! Please send to a friend!
1hr 26m May 07, 2020
1hr 26m
S3 Ep7: FOTR Bk2 Ch5: Heroes and Demons
Dear Friends, We discuss the epic chapter of the escape from Moria. It is exciting and suspenseful, and in the end we say goodbye to a beloved character. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 4m Apr 30, 2020
1hr 4m
S3 Ep6: FOTR Bk2 Ch4: Cats of Queen Beruthiel
Dear Friends, The Fellowship fights off wargs, figures their way into Moria, get most of the way across, and find Balin's Tomb. All that is set up as we talk about the most minor character of the entire mythology: Queen Beruthiel and her cats. Tune in to find out more. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Please send to a friend!
1hr 19m Apr 23, 2020
1hr 19m
S3 Ep5: FOTR Bk2 Ch3: Right Guys, Not the Best Guys
Dear Friends, The Fellowship is assembled and sets out. Check out the first stage of their journey and see how they pick their route and handle their first set of team icebreakers! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 18m Apr 16, 2020
1hr 18m
S3 Ep4: FOTR Bk2 Ch2 CoE Pt2: Small Hands Moving the Wheels of the World
Dear Friends, The history is laid out and now it is time for decisions! We talk about what options these heroes can choose to do with the Ring. Finally, the Ring-bearer is chosen and yet he also freely volunteers. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
57m Apr 09, 2020
57m
S3 Ep3: FOTR Bk2 Ch2 CoE Pt1: Examining Fruitless Victories
Dear Friends, The first part of the Council of Elrond chapter. We examine the whole history of the Ring: everything Elrond has to tell from the beginning about Sauron and Isildur and the creation of Rings of Power, to happenings in Mirkwood and the Lonely Mountain, to what Gandalf has been up to this whole time. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 29m Apr 02, 2020
1hr 29m
S3 Ep2: Earendil and the War of Wrath Special
Dear Friends, Thanks to Bilbo's 3 page song about Earendil in the last chapter we thought this was a good time to give a good look at his life. Not just how Earendil fits into the Silmarillion but in Tolkien's whole mythical world. Check it out here! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 34m Mar 29, 2020
1hr 34m
S3 Ep1: FOTR Bk2 Ch1: Feast, Vespers, and the Hall of Fire
Dear Friends, The story continues with a celebration and feast. It feels like Christmas day with all our friends in one place! Frodo catches up with Gandalf, Gloin the dwarf, and one very old special friend...in one of the coolest rooms of all time! Please enjoy and share with a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 18m Mar 26, 2020
1hr 18m
S2 Ep16: Music of the Ainur Special
Dear Friends, As we break in between the two books of the Fellowship, please enjoy our episode covering the Creation story, the Music of the Ainur. This is our nod to Fantasia. Additionally we discuss the Gifts of Iluvatar to Elves and Men. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
1hr 33m Feb 23, 2020
1hr 33m
S2 Ep15: Beren and Luthien Special Part 2 -- The Greatest Deed Ever Wrought by Men and Elves!
Dear Friends, We wrap up the most epic love story of all time! Hear about Beren and Luthien's stealing of the Silmaril, and the Hunt for the Great Wolf, and the ultimate conclusion with cosmic implications. Thank you for listening! Please enjoy and send to a friend!
1hr Jan 26, 2020
1hr
S2 Ep14: FOTR Bk1 Ch12: Off to the Races
Dear Friends, We reach the end of Book 1! The group recovers from the attack on Weathertop and make their way to the Ford where the final attack takes place. Many unseen and unexpected friends must help them. Check it all out on this episode! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 34m Jan 23, 2020
1hr 34m
Beren and Luthien Special Part 1: Dancing in the Dark
Dear Friends, As promised in the Knife in the Dark chapter, here it is. Strider begins to tell the hobbits of the story of Beren and Luthien. We now take this opportunity to talk about it ourselves. Part 2 should hopefully be out soon. Thank you for listening and please send to a friend! Enjoy!
1hr 44m Jan 19, 2020
1hr 44m
S2 Ep13: FOTR Bk1 Ch11: Tell me Tales....of Boethius and of Mani
Dear Friends, The Hobbits leave with Strider to arrive at Weathertop. They have a rough journey, climb hills, tell tales of great history, and finally at the end the Black Riders attack! Take an in depth look at all of it with Patrick and Clifford. Thank you for listening and please send to a friend!
1hr 28m Jan 16, 2020
1hr 28m
S2 Ep12: FOTR Bk1 Ch10: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Dear Friends, The Hobbits have to discern whether to trust this shaggy looking Strider fellow. Join Patrick and Clifford as they debate about the choice as well. Enjoy and thank you for listening. Please send to a friend!
1hr 2m Jan 09, 2020
1hr 2m
S2 Ep11: FOTR Bk1 Ch9: Hey Diddle Diddle
Dear Friends, The hobbits reach Bree and have a party at the Inn. Strange guests are about and the hobbits get in trouble, find out more in this episode. Enjoy and please send to a friend. Thank you for listening!
55m Jan 02, 2020
55m
S2 Ep10: FOTR Bk1 Ch8: Ghost in the Graveyard
Dear Friends, The Hobbits set out from Bombadil's house only to get themselves caught in another predicament and need rescuing once again. Patrick and Clifford will talk about it all on this episode. Enjoy and please send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
58m Dec 19, 2019
58m
S2 Ep9: FOTR Bk1 Ch7: Remembering the First Raindrop
Dear Friends, The hobbits go on a retreat and spend a lazy day speaking with Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry. We muse on their discussion and who or what Tom Bombadil could be. Enjoy and please send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 8m Dec 12, 2019
1hr 8m
S2 Ep8: FOTR Bk1 Ch6: Tom in the Willows
Dear Friends, A new phase of the books have begun. The hobbits have their first adventure outside of the Shire and they meet the most unique character in the book! Patrick and Clifford divide into the origins and inspirations of the Old Forest, check it out. Enjoy and please send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
46m Dec 05, 2019
46m
S2 Ep7: FOTR BK1 Ch5: True Friends....Stalk?
Dear Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! Chap 5 of FOTR is up....Frodo will have lots of friends to be thankful for. Check out this week's episode to find out more! Thank you for listening and please send to a friend! Enjoy!
52m Nov 28, 2019
52m
S2 Ep6: FOTR Bk1 Ch4: Usual Day in the Shire
Dear Friends, We hit a myriad of topics: Sam, tramping across the Shire, Farmer Maggot, distributism, and GK Chesterton. Enjoy and please send to a friend! Thank you for listening!
1hr 3m Nov 21, 2019
1hr 3m
S2 Ep5: FOTR Bk1 Ch3: Hail Holy Queen
Dear Friends, The adventure proper begins. Bag End is sold. Ground is covered. Scary Black Riders monitor the road. And a host of Elves treat our heroes to a heavenly banquet. We hope you will enjoy as much as we did! Thank you for listening and please send to a friend!
1hr 13m Nov 14, 2019
1hr 13m
S2 Ep4: FOTR Bk1 Ch2: What a Time to be Alive
Dear Friends, Patrick and Clifford dive into what was the most crucial chapter of the series in Tolkien's eyes. For this reason this episode is very long: the plot is laid out and discussed as well as major themes that will fill the rest of the book. Additionally we ramble about Callings and draw wisdom from the most Epic movie in the history of cinema. Enjoy and please share with a friend. Th...
1hr 52m Nov 07, 2019
1hr 52m
S2 Ep3: FOTR Bk1 Ch1: Twelve Mile Cousins
Dear Friends, The story proper is underway! Patrick and Clifford dive into the first chapter of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. We talk about hobbits, Bilbo's party and departure, Frodo, early drafts, and most importantly Twelve. Mile. Cousins. Hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening and please send to a friend!
48m Oct 30, 2019
48m
S2 Ep2: LOTR Prologue: The Shire Reminds me of......
England! The answer is England dear Friends. Join Patrick and Clifford as they break down the Lord of the Rings Prologue and highlight all of Tolkien's sources of creation, additionally they explore who is the author of LOTR within the story itself. Thanks for listening and please share with a friend!
56m Oct 24, 2019
56m
S2 Ep1: LOTR Foreword -- Applicability NOT Allegory
Dear Friends, Patrick and Clifford are back with a full introduction to the Lord of the Rings series as they discuss the measly four page Foreword. Sure you could have read it yourself in a quarter of the time--we encourage you to--but why not also go beyond and really set the stage for the most epic trilogy of all time. Thank you for listening and please send to a friend!
59m Oct 17, 2019
59m
Extremely UNessential Listening -- Patrick & Clifford Intro
Dear Friends, We will soon be releasing our LOTR series, but just ahead of that here is a recording of Patrick and Clifford hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. In our "Foreword" episode that will be coming out soon Patrick and Clifford had no time to introduce themselves. This is an episode to hear about some other interests that they have outside of LOTR. We totally understand if you pass...
56m Oct 10, 2019
56m
Book of Lost Tales Special
Dear Friends, After completing a deep dive into Tolkien's oldest writings about Middle Earth with the Fall of Gondolin. Patrick and Clifford set out to understand what Tolkien was hoping to achieve when he first began creating Middle Earth in 1917 by exploring the first chapter of the Book of Lost Tales. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thanks for listening!
1hr 15m Jul 11, 2019
1hr 15m
Gondolin Special Part 3 -- The Fall of Gondolin
Dear Friends, All good things must come to an end. We discuss the heroism that took place during the Fall of Gondolin, reflect on Tolkien's recent battlefield memories and any mythical stories that would have been a good reference for him. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thanks for listening!
1hr 12m Jul 04, 2019
1hr 12m
Gondolin Special Part 2 -- The Coming of Tuor
Dear Friends, The story of Gondolin progresses towards its end as Ulmo's long awaited messenger is sent to Gondolin. It was quite a tale to be told of Tuor's Coming to Gondolin, many adventures were had! We will be drawing from the Silmarillion and the first chapter of Unfinished Tales. Thank you for joining us and please enjoy and send to a friend!
38m Jun 26, 2019
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