Best Middleearth Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 399 - AoS 4th Sylvaneth & Khorne - Full Faction Pack reviews 2:57:20

1d ago2:57:20

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We're back and AoS 4th edition is here (for the most part)! This episode continues the coverage of rules and Faction Packs for the Sylvaneth and Blades of Khorne armies. Ep 399 - AoS 4th Sylvaneth & Khorne - Faction Pack reviews The wave of new AoS rules and armies continues and this time it’s Sylvaneth with Aaron returning, making his Combat Phase…

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0381 » Lord of the Rings » Tolkien's Foreword(s) » What LOTR Is About, According To Tolkien 33:56

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Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 381! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering this highly important and controversial question: WHAT DID TOLKIEN SAY LORD OF THE RINGS WAS ABOUT? We’ll do so by exploring Tolkien’s Foreword to the Lord of the Rings. Or should I say…Fore-WORDS! Indeed, the first …

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0380 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt04 » The Shadow of the Past part 4 » The Fiery Letters 36:19

9d ago36:19

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Welcome to Episode 15 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Fiery Letters". 'Hold it up!' said Gandalf. 'And look closely!' As Frodo did so, he now saw fine lines, finer than the finest pen-strokes, running along the ring, outside and inside: lines of fire that seemed to form the letters of a flowing script. They shone piercingly bright, a…

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Ep 398 - AoS 4th Rules & Faction Pack: Ogor Mawtribes 1:47:24

9d ago1:47:24

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Tori joins me again as we begin our long coverage of AoS 4th edition. We start with a high-look at the overall rules and then some practical applications as we look at Faction Pack: Ogor Mawtribes. We figured that, since the faction focus seemed lackluster and a lot of consternation among Ogor players, we'd start here. Turns out, since so many thin…

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336 – Let’s Go 1:35:24

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The Gaffer hopes that Sam’s behaved hisself and given satisfaction; we hope we’ve done the same for you. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as the ruffians hack, burn, and ruin everything they touch in the fourth of five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Flashbacks tell us about Lotho’s “business dealings”, as well as his mother…

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0379 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt03 » The Shadow of the Past part 3 » About That Ring, Frodo... 43:38

16d ago43:38

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Welcome to Episode 14 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "About That Ring, Frodo..." "'It would be a grievous blow to the world, if the Dark Power overcame the Shire; if all your kind, jolly, stupid Bolgers, Hornblowers, Boffins, Bracegirdles, and the rest, not to mention the ridiculous Bagginses, became enslaved.'" In this episode of DO NOT…

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335 – Just What I Needed 1:26:07

17d ago1:26:07

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The voice is right, and your face is no worse than it was, Sam. Also true for Alan and Shawn. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as our hobbit heroes are just what the Shire needs in the third of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Sam gets a bit tongue-tied; Farmer Exposition, uh Cotton, acts as bait; and the big ruffian…

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0378 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt02 » The Shadow of the Past part 2 » Sam At The Green Dragon 29:29

23d ago29:29

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Welcome to Episode 13 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam at the Green Dragon"! "And I've heard tell that Elves are moving west. They do say they are going to the harbours, out away beyond the White Towers.' Sam waved his arm vaguely; neither he nor any of them knew how far it was to the Sea, past the old towers beyond the western border…

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334 – Shake It Up 1:51:27

24d ago1:51:27

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It is rather a comic cavalcade that hosts this episode, but at least we’re not under arrest. Yet. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as Frodo and friends drive the two-feather Shirriff to exhaustion in the second of our five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. The hobbits don’t let nothin’ get in the way as they deliver bad news t…

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0377 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt01 » The Shadow of the Past part 1 » 17 Years Later » Bilbo's Fate, Fredegar Bolger, Folco Boffin, more 32:14

30d ago32:14

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In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll begin exploring The Shadow of the Past (Book 2, Chapter 2 of Lord of the Rings), by finding out what Frodo is up to as the lone master of Bag-End, and what is going on in the wider world beyond the borders of the Shire! This section begins with the words: “The talk did not die down in nine or even ninety-ni…

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333 – Triple Nelson: The PPP Turns 333 2:09:55

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It’s time for yet another party of special magnificence as The Prancing Pony Podcast releases its third highlight episode: it’s almost time for our vinyl box set and reunion tour. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as they play listener-selected moments from the last eleventy-one episodes! From our visit to the butt store to the Witc…

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0376 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt11 » Mailbag » Proudfoots, Eleventy, Michel Delving, Winyard, and more! 1:27:52

1M ago1:27:52

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In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we hit the mailbag for your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party.And by the way, you guys delivered BIG TIME! While we won’t be able to get to nearly everything you wrote in the YouTube comments, on our Patreon page, and elsewhere, we’re going to hit some great stuff from a l…

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Ep 397 - Dawnbringers Book 6 & Dark Oath 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

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We're back, welcoming Tori back on the show to discuss the final Dawnbringers book rules & the new Dark Oath release. Enjoy!

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332 – Hello Again 1:38:21

1M ago1:38:21

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No admittance between sundown and sunrise; except for Shawn, he can come and go as he pleases. Join The Man of the West as he welcomes back The Lord of the Mark as Frodo and friends return to a much-changed Shire in the first of five episodes on The Scouring of the Shire. Merry calls out a fellow Bucklander, Sam recognizes an old friend, and the ho…

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0375 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt10 » Mathoms » Return of the Shadow, Bilbo's Wife, Bingo vs Frodo, etc 49:25

1M ago49:25

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"My father bestowed immense pains on the creation of The Lord of the Rings, and my intention has been that this record his first three years of work on it should reflect those pains." - Christopher Tolkien, Return of the Shadow, Foreword In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we undertake our inaugural MATHOMS episode as we explore heretofore neglecte…

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Ep 396 - Chaos Space Marines 1:20:12

1M ago1:20:12

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Mr. 40K returns to lead us through a look at the new 40K Chaos Space Marines codex. Enjoy!

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331 – Questions After Nightfall 27 1:30:19

2M ago1:30:19

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Tom talks in trochaic tetrameter today, triggering a trend. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South in his last episode (this season) as we answer listener questions in our 27th Questions After Nightfall! From popular misconceptions about Tolkien to keeping Gandalf on-task, from the nature of hope to the nature of Gothmog, our listeners …

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330 – And Here’s To You, Master Barliman 1:50:00

2M ago1:50:00

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Dark shapes and dreadful things are terrifying Barliman; James and Alan will try not to make it any worse. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as the hobbits conclude their visit to Bree in the final episode on Homeward Bound. Barliman is deeply confused about this whole king thing, the hobbits wonder exactly what Barliman means by “…

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Ainulindalë, Tom Bombadil, and the Music of Middle-earth 42:05

2M ago42:05

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Hey there, fellow travellers! Having just completed our 9 episode leg through Chapter 1 of Lord of the Rings, Greta and I are taking this week and next week off as we prepare for our Mailbag and Mathoms episodes and the beginning of our dive into Chapter 2, The Shadow of the Past! I just want to say - I hope you all are enjoying this journey as muc…

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329 – Hello Pony, My Old Friend 1:30:53

2M ago1:30:53

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Not all wounds can be healed, and not all episode descriptions can be clever. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we accompany Gandalf and the hobbits on their journey home from Rivendell in the first of our two episodes on Homeward Bound. Frodo provides an accounting of his wounds, Nob’s grammar skills nearly cause a tragedy, and…

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Ep 395 - AoS 4 chat w/Robert 1:41:15

2M ago1:41:15

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The original co-host of Combat Phase joins me this time chatting what we know of AoS 4th edition. Of course, more info keeps coming each week. Hope you're as excited for it as we are. Enjoy!

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0374 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt09 » Goodbye, Gandalf! » A Long Expected Party Pt 9 26:19

2M ago26:19

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"Good-bye now! Take care of yourself! Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-bye!" - GANDALF In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we complete our journey through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! After the commotion of the “day after” at Bag-End, Frodo is able to finally enjoy some peace and quiet - until Ganda…

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328 – Alive and Kicking 1:38:24

2M ago1:38:24

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Wormtongue wishes he could leave Saruman; James is stuck with Alan for a few more episodes: make of that what you will. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we get to Rivendell in time for a party in the last of our three episodes on Many Partings. Saruman offers some parting words to the hobbits; the Keepers of the Rings offer tot…

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0373 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt08 » Master Frodo » A Long Expected Party Pt 8 42:54

2M ago42:54

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"You'll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn't you go too? You don't belong here; you're no Baggins - you - you're a Brandybuck!" In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! With Bilbo having hit the Road, Frodo is left to clean up the mess. He’ll discover that sometimes b…

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327 – Promised You a Miracle 1:34:26

2M ago1:34:26

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Legolas is at a loss for words after visiting Aglarond with Gimli; Alan is at a loss for words after… well, never, really. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as The Fellowship of the Ring head out on their farewell tour in our second of three episodes on Many Partings. Treebeard speaks his mind about orcs, gives excuses about Saruma…

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0372 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt07 » Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe » A Long Expected Party Pt 7 50:54

3M ago50:54

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Gandalf: "Go away and leave it behind. Stop possessing it. Give it to Frodo, and I will look after him." In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! Herein, Bilbo finally hits the road, and Frodo finds Gandalf waiting for him at Bag-End with an important assignment. Join us! EX…

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326 – Don’t You (Forget About Me) 1:45:47

3M ago1:45:47

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Gimli offers to speedily fetch his axe, while James offers to speedily fetch his microphone. Join The Man of the West in welcoming back The Sage of the South as Théoden is laid to rest in our first of three episodes on Many Partings. Arwen offers Frodo a lovely parting gift, Aragorn gifts the Grey Wood to the Drúadan, and two kings struggle with gi…

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0371 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt06 » Bilbo Goes Gollum » A Long Expected Party Pt 6 55:26

3M ago55:26

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In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! As Bilbo sneaks back to Bag-End and prepares to leave the Shire once and for all, Gandalf confronts him about the Ring, and an ugly argument ensues. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG …

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Ep 394 - Orks 10th Ed. Waaagh! 1:11:35

3M ago1:11:35

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We're back after a break which was used to prep for, attend, and then recover from, Adepticon 2024! Mr. 40K, the legend himself, Eric returns as we catch up on a lot of content to post. This time, we naturally had to cover ORKS first because, Orks is da bestz! Custodes and Tau are coming, plus Old World, Heresy and Legions Imperialis, not to worry.…

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325 – When Love Comes to Town 2:11:52

3M ago2:11:52

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The reign of Aragorn Elessar begins, as the reign of Sara ends - quite possibly with her sailing off on a ship filled with cats. Join The Man of the West and the Shield-maiden of Rohan as Gandalf and the new king go mountain-climbing in our last episode on The Steward and the King. Frodo tries to be patient, Aragorn looks for a sign, and Arwen arri…

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0370 » LOTR 1.01.05 » A Long Expected Party Pt 05 » Bilbo's Speech / Hobbit Math 40:15

3M ago40:15

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In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, Bilbo delivers his unforgettable birthday speech and shocking surprise, as we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! We’ll take time to consider every detail of his speech, and do the math on the most memorable line of them all: "I don't know half of you as half as well as I …

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324 – A Sort of Homecoming 1:54:07

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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: The Return of… Ioreth. Join The Man of the West and The Shield-maiden of Rohan as Faramir tenders his resignation in our third episode on The Steward and the King. Ioreth educates her kinswoman, Faramir uses his Ask the Audience lifeline, and Aragorn gives Beregond a fright. We wonder why Dol Amroth harpe…

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0369 » LOTR 1.01.04 » A Long Expected Party Pt 04 » Bilbo's Birthday Banquet 39:34

3M ago39:34

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In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, Bilbo’s birthday festivities begin, as we continue through LORD OF THE RINGS Book 1, Chapter 1, A LONG EXPECTED PARTY! We’ll take time to envision the layout of the party field, and consider the variety of entertainments and meals that made it one of the greatest birthday celebrations of all time! This section be…

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0368 » Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Tolkien, Tarantino, and The Great Escape 30:15

4M ago30:15

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Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is upon us, and boy do we have a curve ball for you! What do Tolkien and Quentin Tarantino have in common? Apparently more than you'd think! Greta and I watched Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" twice this week, and found some fascinating synchronicities with Tolkien's own vision of fairy tales from "On …

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323 – Tolkien Reading Day 2024 2:05:31

4M ago2:05:31

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Put your own priorities aside and get ready to do the hard thing as you join us for the PPP’s ninth annual celebration of Tolkien Reading Day, observed every March 25 in honor of the destruction of the Ring and the fall of Barad-dûr. This year’s theme, as chosen by the Tolkien Society, is Service and Sacrifice — and wow, there are lots of great pas…

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0367 » LOTR 1.01.03 » A Long Expected Party Pt 03 » Gandalf, Keeper of the Secret Fire(works) 45:07

4M ago45:07

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Welcome to Episode 367 of The Tolkien Road, or Episode 3 in the Do Not Be Hasty - reckoning! In this episode, we'll explore Gandalf's arrival at Bag End with fireworks in tow, and his subsequent discussion with Bilbo about his party, plans, and upcoming joke. Perhaps most importantly, we'll answer that important question: just HOW BIG were Gandalf'…

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322 – Questions After Nightfall 26 1:30:05

4M ago1:30:05

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The Man of the West welcomes people who fanboy… about Sara, the Shield-maiden of Rohan, as we answer listener questions in our 26th Questions After Nightfall! From Dr. Brown’s TED talk to Alan’s improving sarcasm, from creation mythologies to the frat bros of the Valar, our listeners remind us we can always go lower. Alan guesses wrong, we apply th…

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0366 » LOTR 1.01.02 » A Long Expected Party Pt 02 » Hamfast "The Gaffer" Gamgee 43:08

4M ago43:08

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In this episode, we grab a pint with Sam's dad at the Ivy Bush as we resume our exploration of Lord of the Rings Book 1 Chapter 1 A Long Expected Party by considering the section from “Twelve more years passed…” to “...this very month as-is.” The bulk of this section concerns Hamfast Gamgee, aka The Gaffer, and his conversation with other Shire-fol…

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321 – Something to Talk About 2:04:36

4M ago2:04:36

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Éowyn is afraid that Darkness Unescapable is coming; Sara is afraid that Dad-Jokes Unescapable are coming. Join The Man of the West and the Shield-maiden of Rohan to find out which fear is most justified — as if you didn’t already know. Éowyn wears a pretty cloak, Faramir (i.e., Tolkien) shares his Atlantis dream, and the Eagles sing an encore. We …

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0365 » LOTR 1.01.01 » A Long Expected Party Pt 01 » Bilbo Goes To Eleventy 45:35

4M ago45:35

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With this episode, we begin a new journey, as we return to The Lord of the Rings for something epic (in scope) and Entish (in pace). Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/jpQhFfCvyL0 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-99625727 LISTEN AD-FRE…

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320 – Love Sneakin’ Up On You 1:55:50

4M ago1:55:50

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The women can tell Éowyn nothing; that’s only because Sara wasn’t there. Join Alan and Sara as Éowyn seeks to avoid yet another cage in our first episode on The Steward and the King. The Warden can’t envision a warrior-healer, Éowyn can’t endure five more minutes in this place, and Faramir can’t imagine another day without her. We talk about restra…

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319 – Big Damn Heroes, Sir 1:38:52

5M ago1:38:52

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The minstrel’s voice rises like silver and gold, and all men were hushed; except for The Man of the West who just won’t stop talking. Join Alan and Sara as we find a golden ring that can’t be melted in our second episode on The Field of Cormallen. Frodo and Sam have done the impossible, and that makes them mighty; Aragorn is humble; and Pippin is… …

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0364 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 38 » The Third Age (A Brief Chronicle) 20:41

5M ago20:41

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With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the Second Age, and a time of peace settling in upon the free lands of Middle-earth, how do we arrive at the events of The Lord of the Rings, some 3,000 years later? The account we’ll be looking at in this episode is taken entirely from Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, and descr…

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318 – Burn the Land and Boil the Sea 1:53:22

5M ago1:53:22

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The Realm of Sauron is ended, and the realm of Sara has begun. Join The Man of the West as he welcomes back Dr. Sara Brown as we visit the vulcanology lab once more in our first episode on The Field of Cormallen. Sam won’t let Frodo quit just yet, The Host of the West prepares for their imminent demise, and the Eagles play one more show at the Mora…

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0363 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves 32:33

5M ago32:33

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With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth once and for all! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/FTBb9K…

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317 – Curse Your Sudden But Inevitable Betrayal 2:21:23

5M ago2:21:23

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Mount Doom threatens to burn the land and boil the sea; Matt threatens more “where there’s a whip” references. Join us as we’re joined by Tom Hillman to talk about his book Pity, Power, and Tolkien’s Ring just in time for said ring to be destroyed in our final episode on the chapter Mount Doom. Sam finally feels pity for Gollum, the Phial of Galadr…

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Ep 393 - Mad King Rises & 40K Balance Dataslate 1:42:08

5M ago1:42:08

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Travis joins me to talk the latest Dawnbringers book: The Mad King Rises. Then Mr. 40K Eric talks us through the new 40K Balance update and other resources coming out this week. Enjoy!

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0362 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 36 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor » SA3320 40:07

5M ago40:07

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In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com…

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316 – I Swear By My Pretty Wheel of Fire, I Will End You 1:48:05

5M ago1:48:05

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Frodo understands that when you can’t crawl, you find someone to carry you; Matt understands that when you can’t get a reference, you find someone to explain it to you. Join us as we offer a brief lesson on vulcanology in our third episode on the chapter Mount Doom. Frodo crawls towards a road, Sam wonders how it got there, and an old friend drops …

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0361 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 35 » The Downfall » SA3310-3319 35:20

5M ago35:20

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In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ WATCH AD-…

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