Podcast Episodes

369 – Party Like it’s (Third Age) 1999

Season 9 Episode 29

Thráin escapes the Balrog in Moria and establishes Erebor; Sara can’t escape Alan and the PPP quite yet, despite her best efforts. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin a…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

368 – If You Leave Me Now

Season 9 Episode 28

After a long reign as King, Aragorn finally takes his rest, and a great beauty was revealed in him; after a season of the PPP, Alan takes a week off, and… well, the comparison ends there. Join The Ma…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

367 – Hard to Say I’m Sorry

Season 9 Episode 27

After years away doing errantry, Aragorn returns to Rivendell, looking like an Elf-lord. After a week away doing a few errands, Alan returns to the Common Room, looking much the same. Join The Man of…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

366 – You’re the Inspiration

Season 9 Episode 26

Gilraen’s mom and dad have differing opinions on whether she should marry Arathorn; Alan and Sara just have differing opinions. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin a tw…

Published on 7 months ago

365 – QAN 30

It’s time to come into the Common Room with The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we answer listener questions again in our 30th Questions After Nightfall! From the necessity of real-w…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

364 – Tolkien Reading Day 2025

Season 9 Episode 24

Join the Tolkien fandom and community — along with The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark — for the PPP’s 10th annual Tolkien Reading Day, observed every March 25 in honor of the destruction of…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

363 – Til You Find Your… Ancient & Military Historian?

Season 9 Episode 23

The Man of the West bids farewell to The Nerd of the Rings, as they welcome everyone’s favorite ancient and military historian back to the PPP: Dr. Bret Devereaux, author of A Collection of Unmitigat…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

362 – Follow Every Marshal

Season 9 Episode 22

The Marshals of the Mark faithfully serve the King by leading their trained Riders in battle; Matt faithfully serves Alan by… well, we’re still figuring that one out. Join The Man of the West and The…

Published on 8 months ago

361 – Ford Every Stream

Season 9 Episode 21

Erkenbrand takes command of the West-mark after the death of Théodred; Matt makes it clear that, in the event of Alan’s death, he wants no such responsibility. Join us as there is a coincidence of ca…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

360 – Climb Every Eyot

Season 9 Episode 20

The Rohirrim are loyal to Théoden, even in his dotage; Matt’s loyalty to Alan is in doubt. Join us as Saruman begins his assault on Rohan with a strategic faux pas in the first of three episodes cove…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago