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0253 - The Silmarillion: 3 Major Problems
In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them). For many Tolkien fans, even asserting that there are problems with a…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
0252 - Birds of Middle-earth: Swans, Eagles, Crows, Thrushes - Interview with Ornithologist Jon Rice
Eagles, swans, thrushes, crows, gulls . . .
We discuss the massive and iconic role that birds play in Middle-earth, with ornithologist and Tolkien-fan Jonathan Rice!
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Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
LOTR on Prime & the TWO TREES???
By the stars of Elbereth!!! It’s the Two Trees of Valinor!!!
On August 2nd, Amazon gave us a release date for LOTR on Prime plus the first official image for the show. And what an image it is!
In this …
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
0251 - The Nature of Middle-earth: An Interview with Carl Hostetter
An interview with Carl Hostetter, editor of the newest Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth!
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Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
The Music of the Ainur
This week, we treat you to the first chapter of John's book, Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur. To listen to the whole thing, head on over to Audible. You can also get the audiobo…
Published on 4 years, 4 months ago
0250 - LOTR TV: Hobbits, Nudity, Silmarillion Rights, and more!
A ton of big news about Amazon's LOTR on Prime dropped on Tuesday (7/20/2021). In Episode 250, we discuss all of it, where it came from, how accurate it might be, and what it all means!
Topics include…
Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
The Seed of Middle-earth (Limited Time)
This week, we treat you to the first 2 chapters of John's book, Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien! Enjoy!
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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
0249 - Akallabêth - 2021
In episode 249, we re-visit "Akallabêth", Tolkien's beautiful account of the rise and fall of Númenor.
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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
0248 - Helm Hammerhand & The War of the Rohirrim
On episode 248, we explore the legend of Helm Hammerhand and the War of the Rohirrim, which is the subject of a forthcoming film from New Line Cinema. Join us!
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Published on 4 years, 5 months ago
0247 - The Good News of the Return of the King: An Interview with Michael Jahosky
John interviews author Michael Jahosky on his book The Good News of the Return of the King. Join us!
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Published on 4 years, 6 months ago