Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

111: Unfinished Tales: The Return of The Darkness

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meneldur read's Gil-Galad's letter and finally understands what Aldarion was been doing in Middle-Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus epis...

110: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion's Return & Gil-Galad's Letter

06 May 2024

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Aldarion returns home to a cold reception, bringing urgent and unexpected news from the Elves.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access...

109: Unfinished Tales: The Childhood of Ancalimë

29 Apr 2024

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Aldarion leaves again, promising to return in only 2 years, and Erendis is bitter, choosing to raise her daughter somewhere without men.Join our Patre...

108: Unfinished Tales: The Marriage of Aldarion and Erendis

22 Apr 2024

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Finally, after years of delay, Aldarion and Erendis wed, and a special guest gives wonderous gifts.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early a...

107: Unfinished Tales: Of Suffering and Selflessness

15 Apr 2024

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Three years pass, and yet Aldarion will not set a wedding date and is torn more than ever between Erendis and the Sea.Join our Patreon for weekly bonu...

106: Unfinished Tales: Erendis Finally Speaks Up

08 Apr 2024

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We've focused so much on Aldarion, but what does Erendis actually think? What is she like and how will the two of them find their way forward?Join...

105: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion and The Dangers of the Sea

01 Apr 2024

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The tensions between Aldarion and Meneldur continue to rise, and Aldarion almost loses everything.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early ac...

104: Unfinished Tales: Erendis Seeks Aldarion's Heart

18 Mar 2024

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Aldarion becomes Heir to Numenor, but that doesn't reduce the love he has of the sea and of exploration. And then he meets Erendis.Join our Patreo...

103: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion's Story Pt 1

11 Mar 2024

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During the 8th century of the 2nd age, the heir to Numenor's throne becomes enamored with the sea.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, earl...

102: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's Hero's Journey

04 Mar 2024

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Tuor reaches the gates, the darkest part of his hero's journey, and emerges a changed man.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access...

101: Unfinished Tales: The Path to the Great Gate

26 Feb 2024

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Tuor and Voronwë reach the end of their road and find the most dangerous situation yet.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ...

100: Episode 100 Celebration!

19 Feb 2024

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We made it to 100 episodes (and it's all because of you!) Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https:...

99: Unfinished Tales: The Crossing of the Sirion

12 Feb 2024

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Tuor and Voronwë, exhausted, attempt to dodge orcs and ford a river only to be surprised by unlikely help.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes,...

98: Unfinished Tales: Tuor & Turin Cross Paths

05 Feb 2024

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As Tuor continues following Voronwë, they cross paths with a mysterious black bladed warrior and the dangers of the enemy become more dire. Join our ...

97: Unfinished Tales: Terrors of the Sea & Land

29 Jan 2024

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Varonwe explains his journey across the sea, and Tuor encounters the first signs of an enemy he never expected.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episo...

96: Unfinished Tales: Voronwë's Story

22 Jan 2024

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We've learned much about Tuor so far, but what about his new companion, Voronwë? On this episode, much is revealed.Join our Patreon for weekly bo...

95: Unfinished Tales: Insights From A Valar

15 Jan 2024

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Tuor learns much from Ulmo and meets an unexpected companion.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https:/...

94: Unfinished Tales: Tuor and Ulmo

08 Jan 2024

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In this version of Tuor's story, we get details beyond those of the Silmarillion about the armor and weapons and Ulmo himself.Join our Patreon for...

93: Unfinished Tales: Tuor Discovers The Ruins of The Noldor

01 Jan 2024

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Light, birds, wind, and water continue to draw Tuor forward, toward his doom. And he discovers the abandoned remains of the very people he seeks.Join ...

92: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2023

25 Dec 2023

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Need some holiday cheer? Let's talk about the best things of 2023.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:...

91: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's Journey Through Darkness

18 Dec 2023

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Tuor's story continues as his follow's Ulmo's stream into a dark and rocky place where he makes some surprise friends.Join our Patreon for...

90: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's New Beginning

11 Dec 2023

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We begin Tuor's story again, and notice more details, more characters, and... dogs?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and a...

89: What Are the Unfinished Tales & Why Are They Important?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before we jump into the first story in the Unfinished Tales, Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin, it's important that we understand what exactly th...

88: Your Thoughts on the Silmarillion

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a week to hear about your thoughts on the now completed Silmarillion episodes. Did you gain new insights? What things do you still wa...

87: The Conclusion of The Silmarillion

20 Nov 2023

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We've reached the end of the Silmarillion where we get a distinctly Elven perspective on the end of the 3rd age and Sauron's defeat.Join our P...

86: The White Council vs Sauron

13 Nov 2023

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During the 3rd Age, a council of the wise gathered together to determine what to do about the growing darkness in Dol Goldur. Join our Patreon for wee...

85: Elves & Wizards of the 3rd Age

06 Nov 2023

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We've discussed the events of men and the failing of the line of kings during the 3rd age, but what where the Elves up to? And where do the Wizard...

84: Arnor & Gondor in the 3rd Age

23 Oct 2023

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After the Battle of the Last Alliance, Sauron is beaten and the lands of Men struggle during the early to middle 3rd age.Join our Patreon for weekly b...

83: The Beginning of The 3rd Age

16 Oct 2023

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Sauron is beaten, the ring is taken, and Isildur makes a deadly mistake.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listenin...

82: The Army of the Last Alliance

09 Oct 2023

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The 2nd age comes to a close with another of the great battles of the history of MIddle Earth. This time, the free peoples of Middle Earth form the La...

81: The Founding of Gondor & Arnor

02 Oct 2023

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Numenor falls, yet while Sauron was busy ushering in their doom, the Faithful found new kingdoms with the help of the elves.Join our Patreon for weekl...

80: The Three, The Seven, and the Nine

25 Sep 2023

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What does the Silmarillion tell us about the 3 rings for Elves, 7 for Dwarves, and 9 for Men?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access,...

79: The Forging of the Rings of Power

18 Sep 2023

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Our story returns to the beginning of the 2nd age with a focus on the elves, and Sauron's attempts to control them.Join our Patreon for weekly bon...

78: The Remnants of Numenor

11 Sep 2023

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The wrath of the Valar destroys Numenor with fire, wind, and water, but what happens to Miriel? Erendil & Isildur? Sauron?Join our Patreon for wee...

77: The Doom of Ar-Pharazon

04 Sep 2023

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After years of planning and amassing the largest armada ever created, Ar-Pharazon heads to Valinor in an attempt to conquest the undying lands.Join ou...

76: Sauron Takes Full Control of Numenor

28 Aug 2023

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Sauron's poisonous words have finally fully corrupted Ar-Pharazon, and terrible actions are put into motion.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus epis...

75: Sauron's Corruption of Numenor

14 Aug 2023

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Ar-Pharazon brings Sauron back to Numenor in order to lock him up and keep watch over him. But this plays directly into Sauron's plans.Join our Pa...

74: The Rise of Ar-Pharazon

07 Aug 2023

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Numenor's last king might have been its most powerful... and most prideful.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free l...

73: Turin & Oedipus

31 Jul 2023

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There are clearly similarities between Tolkien's stories and the myths that inspired them. Let's take a look at Oedipus and see how similar an...

72: The Return of the Darkness

24 Jul 2023

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The Kings of Numenor turn away from the Valar and Elves, and seek riches & power. Sauron returns, and the darkness begins to spread again.Join our...

71: The Height of Numenor

17 Jul 2023

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After about 2,000 years of peace and prosperity, the Numenoreans reach the zenith of their culture, and begin seeking more.Join our Patreon for weekly...

70: The Creation of Numenor

10 Jul 2023

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The Edain, the Men of Middle Earth who stood with the Elves against Morgoth, are rewarded with a new home, safe from the dangers of Middle Earth.Join ...

69: The End of the Silmarilion & Beginning of the Akallabeth

03 Jul 2023

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We conclude the War of Wrath and find out what happens to the Elves and Men left in Middle Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early acc...

68: The Fate of the Silmarils

26 Jun 2023

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As the War of Wrath wraps up, we're left with the question: What happens to the Silmarils? What about Maedhros and Maglor, the last remaining sons...

67: The War of Wrath

19 Jun 2023

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The host of the Valar go to war and Morgoth gets what's coming to him.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listen...

66: The Hallowing of Earendil & Elwing

05 Jun 2023

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The Valar decide to act, and their first action becomes of a thing of legend.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free lis...

65: Earendil Petitions The Valar

29 May 2023

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Earendil seeks the Valar and Elwing makes friends.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon...

64: The Journey of Earendil

22 May 2023

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Earendil sets sail to seek a passage to Valinor. Elwing stays back and risks everything.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ...

63: The Survivors of Gondolin

15 May 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Tuor and Idril lead a group of survivors out of Gondolin, in...

62: The Battle of Gondolin

08 May 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.We knew this day was coming. Gondolin couldn't stay hidd...

61: Tuor & Ulmo's Call

01 May 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.We follow Tuor, son of Huor, nephew of Hurin, as he follows ...

60: Beren & Luthien Return

24 Apr 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.As the final days of Doriath play out, Beren & Luthien c...

59: Bonus Sneak Peak: Tolkien's 1964 BBC Interview (Parts 1 & 2)

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.I'm out of town this week, so here's a sneak peak at...

58: The Downfall of Doriath

10 Apr 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Thingol, now the possessor of both a Silmaril and the Naugla...

57: The End of Hurin's Story

03 Apr 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Hurin returns to Nargothrond and has final words with a few ...

56: The Release of Hurin

27 Mar 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Turin and Neinor's stories might have come to an end, bu...

55. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 14: A Tragic End

20 Mar 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Turin learns the truth and the story is completed.Join our P...

54. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 13: The Veil is Lifted

13 Mar 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.The climax of Turin's battle with the dragon.Join our Pa...

53. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 12: Turambar vs Glaurung

06 Mar 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Ill news comes to the men of Brethil and Turin Turambar must...

52. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 11: Nienor's Darkness

27 Feb 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Nienor confronts Glaurung and leaves entirely changed.Join o...

51. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 10: An Unfortunate Homecoming

20 Feb 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Turin hastens to the North, worried about the safety of his ...

50. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 9: The Siege of Nargothrond

13 Feb 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Glaurung confronts Turin and poisons his mind.Join our Patre...

49: The Story of Turin Turambar Part 8: The Cost of Turin's Pride

06 Feb 2023

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Go to dave.com/ringslore to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly.Now that Nargothrond has been revealed and The Black Blade h...

48: The Story of Turin Turambar Part 7: Nargothrond Revealed

30 Jan 2023

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Turin finds welcome in Nargothrond. Taking on a new name, he changes the course of the war.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, a...

47. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 6: The Waters of Ivrin

23 Jan 2023

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Gwindor guides Turin to waters of healing, and then to his home.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: http...

46. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 5: The Orc Encampment

16 Jan 2023

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Beleg searches for Turin, but finds someone else along the way.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https...

45. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 4: Gorthol, The Dread Helm

09 Jan 2023

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Turin & Beleg, the Helm and the Bow, return to kicking orc butt, and Morgoth doesn't like it.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early...

44. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 3: Mim the Petty-Dwarf

02 Jan 2023

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Turin's party heads out into the wild and comes upon a group of 3 very unique dwarves.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, an...

43. Robots Radio Network Holiday Special 2022

26 Dec 2022

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Happy Holidays! We gather hosts together from across the network to talk about the things we loved the most about 2022 and what we're looking forw...

42. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 2: Turin the Outlaw

19 Dec 2022

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Turin banishes himself and takes up with a band of outlaws. Beleg seeks him out to bring him back to Doriath.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episode...

41. The Story of Turin Turambar Part 1

12 Dec 2022

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Turin's story begins with tragedy and takes us into a very different kind of tale than what we've experienced so far.Join our Patreon for week...

40. The World after The Battle of Unnumbered Tears

05 Dec 2022

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After the battle, who is left? Where did they go, and how are they surviving? What do the Elves and Men plan to do next?Join our Patreon for weekly bo...

39. The Nirnaeth Arnoediad Part 2

28 Nov 2022

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Morgoth's trap works and the forces of the free peoples are pushed back. Three key leaders must make their last stand.Join our Patreon for weekly ...

38. The Nirnaeth Arnoediad Part 1

21 Nov 2022

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Battle breaks out against Morgoth's forces, and things don't go exactly to plan.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ...

37. The Union of Maedhros

14 Nov 2022

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The events of the story of Beren and Luthien kick off a reaction among the Noldor, and an attempt to unify the free people against Morgoth.Join our Pa...

36. Beren and Luthien Part 9: The End?

07 Nov 2022

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Beren and Thingol assemble the greatest of hunting parties to put an end to Carcharoth, and not everything goes to plan.Join our Patreon for weekly bo...

35. Beren and Luthien Part 8: Doom Unstoppable

31 Oct 2022

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A journey with the Eagles, a time of healing, and an unexpected conversation with a King.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and...

34. Beren and Luthien Part 7: Morgoth

24 Oct 2022

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Morgoth. 'nuff said.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Sho...

33. Beren and Luthien Part 6: The Gates of Angband

17 Oct 2022

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Werewolf and bat costumes, the goodest boy speaks a 2nd time, and a confrontation with evil Clifford.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early...

32. Beren and Luthien Part 5: Luthien & Huon vs Sauron

10 Oct 2022

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Luthien and Huon reach Sauron's tower and confront the darkness before them.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free ...

31. Beren and Luthien Part 4: The Prisons of Luthien

26 Sep 2022

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With the fear of Beren being captured, Luthien vows to aid him but must avoid multiple capture attempts herself.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus epis...

30: Beren and Luthien Part 3: Finrod's Oath

19 Sep 2022

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Beren heads to the only place he knows he might find a friend - Finrod in Nargathrond, who is now swept into the doom of the Noldor.Join our Patreon f...

29. Beren and Luthien Part 2: Beren's Doom

12 Sep 2022

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Beren & Luthien finally meet, but King Thingol is not happy about it. So he devises are sinister solution...Join our Patreon for weekly bonus epis...

28. Beren and Luthien Part 1: A Chance Meeting

05 Sep 2022

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Barahir's men defy Sauron until tragedy strikes and Beren must go on.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listeni...

27. War Stories & Horrors

29 Aug 2022

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We've discussed much about the Elves and their response to the Battle of Sudden Flame, but what about the men? And what was Sauron's role in t...

26. Fingolfin vs Morgoth

22 Aug 2022

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Can Fingolfin take on Morgoth/Melkor? How does one stand up against a God?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listen...

25. The Battle of Sudden Flame, The Dagor Bragollach

15 Aug 2022

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Morgoth strikes back with fire, a dragon, balrogs, and a host of orcs as far as the eye can see.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early acce...

24. The First Men Arrive in Beleriand

08 Aug 2022

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Finrod Felegund discovers the first group of Men to arrive in Beleriand.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listenin...

23. The Tragedy of The White Lady of the Noldor

01 Aug 2022

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The story of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, is a fairy tale all on its own and sets up future events in Gondolin.Join our Patreon for weekly b...

22. The Hidden Things of the Noldor

25 Jul 2022

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Turgon and Finrod finalize the creation of the hidden cities of Gondolin & Nargothrond, and Melian seeks the knowledge Galadrial hides from her.Jo...

21. The Father of Dragons

18 Jul 2022

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Glaurung, the first of all dragons, issues forth from Angband to break the siege, but is he ready yet? Also, let's talk about the origin of Dragon...

20. Caves, Towers, and Battle

11 Jul 2022

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Finrod and Turgon found two great hidden cities, and Melkor again tests the might of the Noldor.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early acce...

19. Sneak Peak - Bonus Ep: Valar vs Mythology & The Importance of Grief

04 Jul 2022

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I'm on vacation this week, so I've cracked open the Patron bonus episode vault to share with you some insights into the Valar vs Mythological ...

18. A Time of Peace

27 Jun 2022

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With Maedros saved, the Noldor decide to explore more of Beleriand, meet King Thingol, and claim new lands for themselves... all while the shadow of M...

17. The Friendship of Fingon & Maedros

20 Jun 2022

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As Fingolfin's host enters Beleriand, the sun rises, flowers bloom, and Melkor attempts to blot out the sun. Fingon searches for Maedros and a way...

16. The Awakening of Men

13 Jun 2022

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With the first rising of the sun comes the awakening of men in Middle Earth. What were they like? How did they interact with the Elves? Where did they...

15. The End of The Years of the Trees

06 Jun 2022

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We wrap up the final years of the Trees with the terrible events that befall Feanor's sons, the creation of two very important celestial bodies, a...

14. The First Battle of Beleriand

30 May 2022

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Before the Noldor make it to Beleriand, the Elves there had to deal with the return of Melkor without them. And this sets up the political background ...

13. The Nature of "Magic"

23 May 2022

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How does magic actually work in Tolkien's works? Who can use it and how is it different than what we might expect?Join our Patreon for weekly bonu...

12. The Doom of Feanor

16 May 2022

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Feanor's vow of revenge turns to blood, but not the blood of orcs or Melkor. Feanor and his sons are driven to terrible deeds that will forever ch...