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379 – A Big Wide Sounding Name

379 – A Big Wide Sounding Name



The Elves speak in a more gracious and antique style; James thinks there’s an old joke in there somewhere. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we begin our two-episode exploration o…


Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

378 – Don’t Panic

378 – Don’t Panic



Maybe Celebrimbor just has poor penmanship; and maybe Alan still can’t pronounce things correctly. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we urge you to take the advice provided in the…


Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

377 – This Must Be Thursday

377 – This Must Be Thursday



The Númenóreans altered the calendar of the Elves; Alan & James never could get the hang of Thursdays. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we practice only the best kind of pedantry…


Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

376 – Questions After Nightfall 31

376 – Questions After Nightfall 31


Season 9 Episode 36


Grab a drink at the bar and step into the Common Room — it’s time to join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we answer listener questions again in our 31st quarterly Questions After Nig…


Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

375 – If You Don’t Know Me By Now

375 – If You Don’t Know Me By Now


Season 9 Episode 35


One of the greatest Elven loremasters finally gets his time in the spotlight; and in an ironic twist, James gets some time in the spotlight (or is that ‘under the bus’?). Join The Man of the West and…


Published on 5 months ago

374 – Holding Back the Years

374 – Holding Back the Years


Season 9 Episode 34


Tolkien is forced to shrink the Tale of Years to satisfy his publisher; James is forced to co-host a few episodes of the PPP to satisfy Alan. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we …


Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

373 – Let’s Go Crazy (and Take a Hobbit)

373 – Let’s Go Crazy (and Take a Hobbit)



Christopher Tolkien explains that “the textual situation… is complex and hard to unravel.” Fortunately, the podcast situation is quite simple. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan a…


Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

372 – Little Red Dragon

372 – Little Red Dragon



Gandalf worries that the dragon Sauron might use with terrible effect; Sara worries that the bad jokes Alan might use with terrible effect. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as w…


Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

371 – When Dwarves Cry

371 – When Dwarves Cry


Season 9 Episode 31


A deep dive into Tolkien’s oldest stories about the Dwarves uncovers all sorts of interesting details, as Alan hands the reins of the PPP to Sara for her expertise on the Dwarves. Join The Man of the…


Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

370 – Take Me With U, Legolas

370 – Take Me With U, Legolas


Season 9 Episode 29


They say that Gandalf is wise and knows more than any other of what goes on in the world; they say Alan can sometimes do math. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue ou…


Published on 6 months ago





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