Sisters of the Shire Podcast
Episodes
Sisters of the Shire Episode 57 Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age Part 3- Kingdoms of the Dunedain
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for your minds to explode with all the information you are going to learn in this week's episode of the Sisters of the Shire Podcast! Le...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 56 Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age Part 2- Rings
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are continuing the second section following the Silmarillion, 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age'. In this episode we get t...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 55 Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age Part 1- The Risk Game Board
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we are in the final section of the Silmarillion?! 'Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age' is going to pick up after 'The...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 54 Akallabeth Part 8- The Downfall
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Akallabeth comes to close as we delve into the FINAL part of this 8 part series! Will Ar-Pharazon make it to Valinor? What role does Sauron have i...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 53 Akallabeth Part 7- Amandil and Elendil
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More Akallabeth!!! What will the Elendili do as things begin to get more deadly on Numenor! What is Saur-azon's next move? Learn this week on the ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 52 Akallabeth Part 6- Saur-Azon
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we learn that Sauron and Ar-Pharazon have become besties! Hence me giving them the nickname 'Saur-Azon'. But their friendship can on...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 51 Akallabeth Part 5- Ar-Pharazon Heads East
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the delay this week! Technology was not our friend...but better late than never! Brace yourselves as we continue to learn more about Ar-Phar...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 50 Akallabeth Part 4- The Shadow Grows Deeper
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the 'Shadow' grows deeper over Numenor it becomes very important as to who gets to hold the magical stick...I mean the 'Sceptre'......
Sisters of the Shire Episode 49 Akallabeth Part 3- Numenor Divided
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode we are continuing to learn about the Akallabeth. What seemed like a great gift to some very worthy recipients has only left th...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 48 Akallabeth Part 2- The Ban
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You ready for more Akallabeth? Have you figured out how to pronounce it yet? Because we are still working on it! This week we learn all about some hid...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 47 Akallabeth Part 1- The Making
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought the Silmarillion was over...guess what!? THERE'S MORE!! In fact there are two more sections! Can you contain your excitement...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 46 The War of Wrath
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are finishing the final chapter of the Silmarillion!! All of our stories will get their not so happy ending because this is the Silmarill...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 45 Of Stars and Wings
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did last week's episode leave you with as many questions as Ashley had!? What happens when a mortal steps foot on Valinor? Do they burn up? Does ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 44 Meet Earendil
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we start the FINAL chapter of the 'Silmarillion' (don't worry we will still do the Numenor and Rings of Power sections too). We get ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 43 The Fall of Gondolin
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy...brace yourselves because things are about to 'heat up' (get it lol) this episode! With love triangles, ominous prophecies from the Va...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 42 Back to Huor
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are traveling back in time and learning about Hurin's brother Huor and his legacy. Are you ready to meet his son? The TALLEST of the Edai...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 41 Of the Ruin of Doriath
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Ashley tells Abi about not only one Ruin of Doriath...BUT TWO!! As Abi keeps saying, can't they just stop fighting each...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 40 The Nauglamir
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought last episode was a bundle of laughs just you wait for this episode! This week we are going to follow Hurin on his journey around Beleri...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 39 Back to Hurin
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With last week's episode being longer we decided to ease into this next chapter with a shorter episode! In this episode we pick up where we left H...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 38 Turin Part 8- The Curse Fulfilled
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With this episode we bring a close to the chapter of our friend Turin. How will such a tragic tale end though? What will happen to Nienor? What mischi...
Sisters of this Shire Episode 37 Turin Part 7- Sassy Dragons Love a Grand Entrance
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Sisters of the Shire Podcast Ashley continues the tale of Turin and the choice we was left with after last episode. ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 36 Turin Part 6- Sassy Dragon
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week...WE GO TO BATTLE! Take off that snuggy and get your creepy dwarf mask because we are about to encounter an Orc army and A DRAGON! Not only ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 35 Turin Part 5- Nargothrond
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gwindor and Turin have reached Nargothrond! What name will Turin changes his name to next? Does Nargothrond have a Princess that will play a role in o...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 34 Turin Part 4- Here Comes the Storm...
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Sisters of the Shire Podcast we join Beleg on his quest to rescue Turin from the Orc army that captured him after the at...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 33 Turin Part 3- The Petty Dwarves
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we get to learn about a new race of dwarves! Did you know there was such a thing? Learn all about their sad history and what ro...
BONUS EPISODE with Brian at TV Trivia Pod Featuring DISNEY'S PETER PAN!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! You get a bonus episode with our friend Brian over at TV Trivia Pod and we got to be quizzed on one of my personal favorites!!! DISNEY'S PET...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 32 Turin Part 2- Teen Stubbornness
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we continue the story of Turin! We learn of the fond relationship that Beleg and Thingol shared with him, we learn about a cool...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 31 Turin Part 1- The Intro
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode of the Sisters of the Shire Podcast we get to meet a new character! TURIN! We also revisit his parents Morwen and Hurin and la...
BONUS EPISODE with our Honorary Brother of the Shire Albert and our new friend Krishane!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is a BONUS EPISODE week while Abi is out having her own adventure with her family. By now you all must know our 'Honorary Brother of the Shire' Alb...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 30 The Battle of Unnumbered Tears
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arms yourselves for battle...this week we are talking about The Battle of Unnumbered Tears. This battle has it all! Deaths, escapes, last stands, sacr...
Sisters of The Shire Episode 29 Battle Plans
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are going to calm things down after the emotional rollercoaster of Beren and Luthien. Their success in the quest for the Sil...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 28 Beren and Luthien Part 5
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last and final part for our Beren and Luthien series!!! How can such an epic love story end!? Will all things end in a 'Happily Ever After'? Find ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 27 Beren and Luthien Part 4
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What comes next in the epic love story of Beren and Luthien!? I would love to tell you! Listen this week as Ashley tells Abi all about our mischievous...
NEW YEAR BONUS EPISODE! Sisters of the Shire WITH Brian at TV and Movie Trivia Podcast THE HOBBIT BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year to one and all! Here is our gift to you! Our new best friend Brian over at TV and Movie Trivia Podcast hosted us for an EPIC The Hobbit...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 26 Beren and Luthien Part 3
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More Beren and Luthien? YES PLEASE!!! This week Ashley tells Abi about some Silmarillion things that you would NEVER guess would be in a Tolkien book,...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 25 Beren and Luthien Part 2
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for more Beren and Luthien?! Strap yourselves in as we learn about their summer romance, first meetings with dads, impossible challenges...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 24 Beren and Luthien Part 1
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to hear about one of the most legendary stories of the entire Tolkien universe!? A tale so epic, he even put the main characters, Beren ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 23 The Battle of Sudden Flame Part 2
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we continue the story of the epic events of the Battle of Sudden Flame! Ashley tells Abi what has happened to our 3 Houses of Men...and we m...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 22 The Battle of Sudden Flame Part 1
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for...THE BATTLE OF SUDDEN FLAME!!! This week we've got fire, we've got dragons, we've got balrogs, and we have an EPIC DUEL TO THE DEATH!!!...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 21 Of the Coming of Men
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is another "set up" episode as Abi calls it. Ashley explains how the Men came to Beleriand and who found them first! We also get s...
BONUS EPISODE!!! Sisters of the Shire WITH The Lord of the Rings Podcast **RINGS OF POWER SPOILERS AHEAD***
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**WARNING EPSIDE DOES INCLUDE AMAZON'S RINGS OF POWER SHOW SPOILERS! PLEASE DON'T LISTEN UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED SEASON 1.** Listen this week as Alb...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 20 The Light Meets the Dark
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode will have you on the edge of your seat! We get to meet a new character! The strong, independent, free-spirited huntress....Aredhel...
BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE STARRING AN INTERVIEW WITH THE WHITE WITCH/THE DWELLER/BRIDIE SISSON
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our first Halloween episode we invite you to listen to an interview starring the one and only Bridie Sisson!!! The actress that played 'The Dwelle...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 19 Gondolin and Gossip
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to finally hear about the mysterious city of Gondolin? Are you ready to hear the hot gossip happening in Menegroth? Do you think you can...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 18 I'm the Map I'm the Map
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join your favorite sisters this week as Ashley becomes "the map of Beleriand" and explains to Abi where all of our new characters end up settling down...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 17 Battles for Beleriand
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Sisters of the Shire this week as Ashley tells Abi of how the Noldor make themselves at home in Beleriand and continue to fight off that pesk...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 16 You're Gonna Suffer But You're Gonna Be Happy About It
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Sisters of the Shire this week as Ashley continues to tell Abi the story of Feanor and his Sons' adventures in settling in Middle Earth. But ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 15 Introducing the Sun, the Moon, and the Men
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the Sun and Moon came to Middle Earth? Who was in charge of the Sun? Who was in charge of the Moon? What was the first ligh...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 14 Meanwhile in Middle Earth
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have been on Aman for a few episodes now, but what happened to the other Elves that stayed in Middle Earth? Find out in this week's episode!!!
Sisters of the Shire Episode 13 Oaths and Prophecies
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on to your butts because this episode is about to get intense! We are continuing our journey through the Silmarillion after the Two Trees were tr...
BONUS EPISODE!!! Sisters of the Shire WITH The Lord of the Rings Podcast (RINGS OF POWER SPOILERS INCLUDED)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise!! This is our first (with many more to come) collaboration episode with our Honorary Brother of the Shire from The Lord of the Rings Podcast!...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 12 Bad Day For Feanor...Great Day for Melkor!
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During this week's episode Ashley tells Abi about the aftermath of Melkor and Ungoliant's destruction of the Two Trees of Valinor. Feanor is faced wit...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 11 The Darkening of Valinor
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you have a pillow nearby to hug or in Abi's case a sweatshirt to cover her mouth because this week's episode starts off as a scary movie and...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 10 Feanor The Lord of the Blings
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We finally answer the question you have been asking since you first heard of the Silmarillion....what is a Silmaril!? Could it be argued that 'Lord of...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 9 Meet Feanor and Newly Rehabilitated Melkor
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are introduced to a very big new character, "The Spirit of Fire" himself! FEANOR!!! We are also reintroduced to a newly rehabilitated Mel...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 8 Eldamar/Elvenhome
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to the Elves when they get to Aman/Valinor? And what happened to ALL OF THOSE DIFFERENT GROUPS along the way?! Find out during this week...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 7 The Great Migration of the Elves
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on to your cloaks and put on those pointy hat thinking caps! In this episode Ashley tells Abi about The Great Migration of the Elves and about al...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 6 Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week might be the funniest episode yet! Ashley tells Abi how the Elves came to Middle Earth, The Battle of the Powers, and kicking Melkor's butt!...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 5 Aule and Yavanna Drama
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for some drama? Ashley spills "the tea" (as the young folk call it) and leaves Abi in shock as she finally gets to hear the bomb drop!!!...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 4 The Beginning of Days
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we on Episode 4 already? Funny enough we are just starting chapter one of the Silmarillion in this episode! In "The Beginning of Days" Ashley tell...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 3 Valaquenta Part 2 Introducing the Maiar and the Bad Guys
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have learned about the Valar are you ready to meet another group of characters!? More tongue twisting names and interesting powers and Ash...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 2 The Valaquenta Part 1 Introducing the Valar
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to meet the Valar? In this episode Ashley breaks down all the Lords and Queens of the Valar and Abi somehow manages to keep it somewhat ...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 1 Ainulindalë
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Ainulindalë? How do you even pronounce Ainulindale?! In this episode, Ashley explains the first chapter of the Silmarillion and leaves A...
Sisters of the Shire Episode 0 Introduction *REMASTERED*
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of J.R.R Tolkien?? Have you been wanting to read the Silmarillion and other Tolkien works but are too intimidated to start? Are you an o...