243 Episodes

  1. 182: "If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Watch It" | How Rings of Power Failed

    Published: 10/24/2024

  2. 181: How to "Read the Book" After Watching Amazon's Rings of Power Season 2 | Recommended reads for the Second Age of Middle-earth

    Published: 10/17/2024

  3. 180: The Ring Verse & the Opening Sequence of Rings of Power Season 2

    Published: 10/10/2024

  4. 179: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 7 | “Doomed to Die” | Lore, Review, Reactions

    Published: 10/3/2024

  5. 178: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 6 | “Where Is He?” | Lore, Review, Reactions

    Published: 10/1/2024

  6. 177: The Beauty and Transcendence of "Old Tom Bombadil" from the Soundtrack of Rings of Power Season 2

    Published: 9/26/2024

  7. 176: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 5 | “Halls of Stone” | Lore, Review, Reactions

    Published: 9/19/2024

  8. 175: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 4 | “Eldest” | Lore, Review, Reactions

    Published: 9/12/2024

  9. 174: Ring of Power Season 2 Ep. 3: “The Eagle and the Sceptre” | The Lore, Reviews, and Reactions

    Published: 9/10/2024

  10. 173: Rings of Power Season 2 Ep. 2: "Where the Stars are Strange" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions

    Published: 9/5/2024

  11. 172: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 1: "Elven Kings Under the Sky" | The Lore, Review, and Reactions

    Published: 8/31/2024

  12. 171: Don't Be an Orc | An Invitation to Lord of the Rings Fans

    Published: 8/29/2024

  13. 170: Hopes and Fears for Rings of Power with Marilyn from Rings and Rituals

    Published: 8/22/2024

  14. 169: What is Tom Bombadil? | A Conversation with Ian from Thoughts on Tolkien

    Published: 8/15/2024

  15. 168: Star Trek and Lord of the Rings | A Collaboration with Captain's Pod

    Published: 8/8/2024

  16. 167: Farewell to Tom Bombadil | Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8 Part 3

    Published: 8/1/2024

  17. 166: Horror in Middle-earth | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8: Part 2

    Published: 7/25/2024

  18. 165: Death and the Downs | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 8 Part 1

    Published: 7/18/2024

  19. 164: Tom Bombadil vs. The One Ring | JRR Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 7: Part 4

    Published: 7/11/2024

  20. 163: The Enigmatic Blend: Tom Bombadil and Goldberry's Dance | Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring | Chapter 7: Part 3

    Published: 7/4/2024

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Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you're a fan who's only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien's tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show is your perfect guide. Each episode unpacks the intricate stories and characters that form the foundation of Tolkien's mythology, helping you enhance your appreciation of Amazon's Rings of Power series or simply explore more of Tolkien's legendary world. This podcast is for you if: You've seen the films and you want to read the books. You saw Rings of Power and want to know the real story. You want to know the connections between the movies and shows to the tales that Tolkien actually wrote. You've never read any words of Tolkien and you want to start. You've read many works of Tolkien and want fresh new insight. Or you tried reading The Silmarillion but got so lost and confused that you gave up. A day may come when you finally read that book, and it is this day! Let's wander Middle-earth together. Subscribe and share with a friend. Download my guide for reading The Silmarillion at ringspodcast.com/guide