Best Nicholas Whitford Podcasts (2024)

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43. B3:C2 - The Riders of Rohan [LoTR Read Along] 1:18:07

6y ago1:18:07

1:18:07

The Nicks are running across Rohan! Or at least the three hunters are. Join us as we attempt to catch up with our enemies in order to rescue our friends, but keep a wary eye out for clues, and for horsemen. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode Now we see Aragorn “The gr…

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42. B3:C1 - The Departure of Boromir - [LoTR Read Along] 45:47

6y ago45:47

45:47

The Nicks crack open the next named section of the LoTR story and discuss the way the story changes its narrative style and the suspense that comes with it. Boromir's departure from the Fellowship and Aragorn gets some clarity about his mission. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for …

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41. Back In The Saddle 40:43

6+ y ago40:43

40:43

The Nicks do their first recording in many months. This episode is a reconnecting of two friends and trying to establish a routine for the future of the podcast. The Nicks also talk briefly about Sauron's attacks in the northern parts of Middle-earth and ask if there are elves in the east.By The Nicks

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40. DISC 2 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along Commentary 1:51:06

6+ y ago1:51:06

1:51:06

The Nicks are joined by Erin and Aran to give their commentary while watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of The Ring (Disc 2). Cue up your copy and press play with us to listen and watch along with us in this special episode. We are playing the Extended Edition of the Fellowship of The Ring which has scenes that were either shortened or…

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39. DISC 1 - The Fellowship of The Ring - Extended Edition - Watch Along Commentary 1:52:46

6+ y ago1:52:46

1:52:46

The Nicks are joined by Erin and Aran to give their commentary while watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of The Ring. Cue up your copy and press play with us to listen and watch along with us in this special episode. We are playing the Extended Edition of the Fellowship of The Ring which has scenes that were either shortened or cut from…

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38. B2:C10 - The Breaking of The Fellowship - [LoTR Read Along] 45:13

6+ y ago45:13

45:13

The Nicks might be breaking up a bit in this episode, but it's only fitting as this is the Breaking of the Fellowship! How will the break happen? Is it physical? Or psychological? Which way will Frodo go? Who will go with him? Find out with us, live at the Green Dragon. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers fo…

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37. B2:C9 - The Great River - [LoTR Read Along] 1:06:49

6+ y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

The Nicks discuss the journey down the great river, the speed at which our Fellowship is cutting across the landscape, and the dangers it holds on either bank. Also discussing the desire to do more recordings with less interference from real life. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes fo…

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36. B2:C8 - Farewell to Lorien - [LoTR Read Along] 52:49

6+ y ago52:49

52:49

The Nicks dive into this chapter of gift giving by asking which of the Fellowship's gifts would you steal, or what gift would you ask of Lady Galadriel? We discuss the differences between the movie gifts and the book. And, in spite of not making an actual plan, we prepare ourselves for a long trek downriver. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com…

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35. B2:C7 - The Mirror of Galadriel - [LoTR Read Along] 1:14:15

7y ago1:14:15

1:14:15

The Nicks get down to business by talking about the elephant in the room, this elephant being the new baby boy in Nicholas' family! Also, we meet the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim - Celeborn, and Galadriel. Later, Galadriel shows two of our fellowship her magic mirror. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers fo…

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34. B2:C6 - Lothlorien - [LoTR Read Along] 1:22:54

7y ago1:22:54

1:22:54

The Nicks talk about stepping out of time in special and awe-inspiring places, as well as being too close to the special things near you. Our Fellowship makes a dash for the woods, in spite of the potential of danger within. Aragorn is forced to take the lead after Gandalf's fall, and now they take the last known road in the plan created in Rivende…

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BONUS- Update from Nicholas Jon, Eowyn, and Lochlan 7:07

7y ago7:07

7:07

This is a quick update from Nicholas Jon about the various things that have been happening in our world which prevents us from having a solid upload schedule. Have a quick listen. Video version originally posted on our Facebook page. Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Facebook iTunes/Apple Podcast Stitcher Google Play Music YouTube Special thanks to…

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33. Q&A #3 54:56

7y ago54:56

54:56

The Nicks answer your questions about what Dwarf women look like, why it's hard to get into the books, why the names are so similar, the eye of Sauron, and more! Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Questions from listeners: What DO Dwarf women look like? -- CHAPTER 13 The Silmarillion, Quent…

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32. B2:C5 - The Bridge of Khazad-dum - [LoTR Read Along] 1:04:35

7y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

The Nicks convene at the Green Dragon very late at night to discuss the chapter The Bridge of Khazad Dum - wherein Gandalf stands toe to toe, brother vs. brother with the Balrog "Durin's Bane." Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode OUR FELLOWSHIP STRIDES BOLDLY THROUGH D…

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31. B2:C4 - A Journey in the Dark - [LoTR Read Along] 1:17:34

7y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

The Nicks take a walk in the dark as the Fellowship continues their journey. A danger in the dark is due to appear at any moment! What are those footsteps? Why can Frodo see in the dark? Why does Nick Andrew hate caves (and his brother)? All this and more in this episode of our read-along of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Maps Map of Middl…

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30. B2:C3 - The Ring Goes South - [LoTR Read Along] 1:24:57

7y ago1:24:57

1:24:57

The Nicks talk about getting used to crazy amounts of noise, or the lack thereof. The forming of the Fellowship of The Ring, as in the title of this volume of the novel. The preparations of the Fellowship, and the courage of the hobbits as they set forth. The lands between Rivendell and The Gap of Rohan, the mountains under which the ancient civili…

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29. B2:C2 pt2 - The Council of Elrond - Gandalf's Tale & the Purpose of the Council - [LoTR Read-Along] 1:30:59

7y ago1:30:59

1:30:59

The Nicks fall into a meme-hole, discuss the doings of Gandalf and Saruman, and finally get down to brass tacks to decide what is to be the fate of this Council... and The Ring. THIS JUST IN! A COUNCIL HAS GATHERED….TO COUNCIL.... ELVES, DWARVES, MEN, AND HALFLINGS TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF! DELIBERATIONS ENSUE AND STORIES ARE TOLD -- INCLUDING BILBO…

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28. B2:C2 - The Council of Elrond part 1 - The Tale of The Ring - [LoTR Read Along] 57:37

7+ y ago57:37

57:37

The Nicks take a close look at the goings on of Middle-earth, the Council is called at a time when all the free folks happen to be represented, the tale of The Ring is told and the larger picture is starting to become clear to those present that now is the time of action, there is a chance NOW to strike against the enemy. THIS JUST IN! A WOUNDED HO…

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27. B2:C1- Many Meetings - [LoTR Read Along] 1:11:49

7+ y ago1:11:49

1:11:49

The Nicks wake from their slumber to find themselves in Rivendell where they must try and remember their family, meet new friends, and see old friends in a new light. THIS JUST IN! THE ENEMY HAS GONE TO WAR! OPENLY DECLARING HIMSELF, THE DECEIVER SENDS HIS 9 WRAITHS AFTER OUR HEROES. FRODO IS WOUNDED AND ON THE BRINK. A MYSTERIOUS ELF LORD COMES TO…

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26. Q&A #2 1:02:02

7+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

The Nicks take a break from the chapters as an interlude between Books 1 and 2. Some reflection on the story so far, and questions from our listeners! Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Facebook YouTube Google Play Music Special thanks to our friend Harry M…

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25. BONUS - "Restaurant Review" - Green Dragon Brew Pub - Fond du Lac, WI 22:18

7+ y ago22:18

22:18

The Nicks, joined by Jake, Jenni, and Eowyn get together at the Green Dragon Brew Pub in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. If your name is the Green Dragon, we're interested in testing your fare, the food, and the drink. This short episode is cut from our whole meal together and barely passes as a review. The food was good, heavy and rich with cheese in the …

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24. B1:C12 - Flight to the Ford - [LoTR Read Along] 1:17:03

7+ y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

The Nicks discuss embarrassing stories of when we were fools and couldn't remember what we did, Frodo's predicament, Glorfindel's shiny nature, slipping into the wraith world, a cavalry of waves, the geography, and history of this leg of the journey, and ending the first book on a cliffhanger. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive ma…

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23. B1C11 - A Knife in the Dark - [LoTR Read Along] 1:10:58

7+ y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

The Nicks debate nerdy names for Nicholas' yet-to-be-born son. And the escape from Bree, march through Midgewater Marshes, and the back roads to Weathertop, and the attack on the company. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode What Happened Last Time?: Our Hobbits find th…

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22. B1:C10 - Strider - [LoTR Read Along] 1:25:46

7+ y ago1:25:46

1:25:46

The Nicks discuss whether Nicholas is in love with Aragorn and whether Frodo can trust Strider, the long-expected physical description of our main character, the danger outside, and a letter that is only 3 months late. From the A Way With Words podcast episode entitled Pig Latin - 29 January 2017 -- "Why do so many people begin their sentences with…

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21. B1:C9 - At The Sign of the Prancing Pony - [LoTR Read Along] 1:19:55

7+ y ago1:19:55

1:19:55

The Nicks discuss going to the bar alone; being a stranger in a new land; Bree, the Bree-folk, and their sayings; the types people that travel through Bree and the Prancing Pony, and more! Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode: What Happened Last Time? The hobbits get a …

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20. B1:C8 Fog on the Barrow-downs - [LoTR Read Along] 1:20:05

7+ y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

The Nicks discuss the consequences of sleeping, mid-day naps, getting lost in the fog, being ambushed by wights, running naked in the sun, singing about "old Fatty Lumpkin", and the history of Angmar and the small Kingdoms of former Arnor. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Map of the Small…

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19 - B1C7 - In The House of Tom Bombadil - [LoTR Read Along] 1:27:41

7+ y ago1:27:41

1:27:41

In this episode the Nicks discuss what it's like to be the house guest of the biggest enigma in literary history - as Nick likes to say. Nicholas asks about potentially bad habits of being a house guest, and together they try to uncover some clues about Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry - the River Woman's Daughter. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRp…

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18 - B1:C6 - The Old Forest - [LoTR Read Along] 1:00:13

7+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

The Nicks discuss walking in the woods and being scared in real life. The Hobbits come in close contact with the menace of the trees, Old Man Willow, and a stranger called Tom Bombadil. What Happened Last Time?: Frodo, Pippin, Merry, Sam, and Fatty Bolger have finally met up in Frodo’s new house at Crickhollow. After a bath, and some supper, the fr…

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17. B1:C5 - A Conspiracy Unmasked - [LoTR Read Along] 1:03:53

7+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

In this episode, The Nicks rip apart Buzzfeed's attempt at knowing things about LoTR, discuss Chapter 9 - A Conspiracy Unmasked, and decide if they would rather be in Frodo's shoes or Fatty's. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode This is the quiz we worked from for the …

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16. B1:C4 - Shortcut to Mushrooms - [LoTR Read Along] 1:04:59

7+ y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

The Nicks discuss Chapter Four of Fellowship - Getting caught in the bogs and thickets, Black Riders, Bamfurlong, Farmer Maggot's dogs, whether Frodo's story mirrors Bilbo's, narrow misses, social status, and traveling in the fog without lanterns. Nicholas Jon sounds like he's hiding from the black riders in a tin can, and tries a looser editing st…

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15 . Q&A #1 38:39

7+ y ago38:39

38:39

The Nick's go live on Facebook and answer questions collected from our listeners. The questions and answers in today's episode may contain spoilers and are not limited to the chapters already covered in the read along. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Fac…

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14. B1:C3 - Three Is Company - [LoTR Read Along] 1:05:43

7+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The Nicks discuss Frodo's departure from Bag End, dealing with the Sackville-Bagginses, Gaffer Gamgee (a ninja?), Black Riders, High Elves, and walking through the Shire - which should have been the safest part of the journey. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! How far is 20 miles around yo…

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13 B1:C2 - Shadows of the Past - Part 2: Gandalf - [LoTR Read Along] 1:09:47

7+ y ago1:09:47

1:09:47

The Nicks discuss favorite musical themes from the films, the motions of Gandalf throughout Middle-earth and the hunting of Gollum in Chapter 2 of The Lord of The Rings. This is part 2 of this discussion - in the first part we discussed the chapter from Frodo's point of view. Click to go back to that discussion. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject…

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12. B1:C2 - Shadows of the Past - Part 1: Frodo - [LoTR Read Along] 56:15

7+ y ago56:15

56:15

The Nicks find out which hobbit they are most like, and discuss Chapter 2 from Frodo's perspective. Who is more scared, Gandalf who knows better, Frodo who doesn't understand but is holding the Ring, or Sam who doesn't understand and is mostly afraid of Gandalf? Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new re…

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11. Book 1:Chapter 1 - A Long-expected Party - [LoTR Read Along] 59:35

7+ y ago59:35

59:35

The Nicks are ready to go on an adventure, and there's no better way to start than with a party! But after the food, drink, friends, and fireworks, how is it that such a little thing can cause such big problems? And how does this chapter kick off such an expansive story? This is the first episode of an ongoing read-along podcast series, for The Lor…

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10. Bonus Episode - Follow Up, Trivia, & Guests - [LIVE] 1:04:26

7+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

The Nick's meet up on location for a special episode of follow up and trivia. And we bring guests along with us. We exchange Mathom in celebration of beginning The Lord of The Rings narrative. This episode was recorded live in The Duke of Devon, Sheboygan, WI and you will be able to hear the din of the restaurant throughout the episode. We want to …

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0. The Boy Who Lived... In Middle-earth? - Test Episode 1:31:37

7+ y ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Nick and Nicholas recorded their very first episode, which is conveniently referred to as Episode Zero. This test episode takes us on a journey that will be very rare in the arc of this podcast. We re-cast the Lord of The Rings movie trilogy with the cast and characters of the Harry Potter film series. If you are just now learning who I (Nicholas J…

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9. Allegory and Final Thoughts - Prologue 0.9 27:59

7+ y ago27:59

27:59

The Nicks talk about Tolkien's feelings regarding allegory, and our own thoughts about the story. And a little bit about how The Nicks met and bonded over Tolkien. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes for this episode J.R.R. and Christopher Tolkien on allegory [YouTube] Teaser Poster Fr…

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8. Magic, Maiar, & The Rings of Power - Prologue 0.8 27:31

7+ y ago27:31

27:31

The Nicks discuss the topics that are most elusive in Middle-earth. Where does the magic come from? Who are the Maiar? And something about a Ring... Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Notes Quick hierarchy of the celestial beings Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Facebook Special thanks to …

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7. Snapshot of Middle-earth In The Time of LoTR - Prologue 0.7 12:27

7+ y ago12:27

12:27

The Nicks take a moment to the stand back and prepare for the beginning of the The Lord of The Rings. Looking at Middle-earth in a snapshot view, and discussing the state of the world as we enter into the story. Maps Map of Middle-earth LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Links greendragonlive.com Twitter Facebook S…

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6. Places of Middle-earth - Prologue 0.6 1:02:04

7+ y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

The Nicks preview some of the different regions and key sites in the narrative of The Lord of The Rings. Follow along with the map in your book, or one of the maps provided in the show notes. Notes from the episode: Map of Middle-earth Map of Middle-earth superimposed on Europe LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers! Sh…

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5. Peoples of Middle-earth: Orcs, Trolls, & Wraiths - Prologue 0.5 34:47

7+ y ago34:47

34:47

Nick is all fired up as we he and Nicholas discuss the baddies of Middle-earth, their origins, their pros, cons, and abilities. As the discussion about the various peoples comes to a close, we hope that you feel a little more prepared to enter into the world having a little bit of insight as to what to expect from these people and creatures. Next t…

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4. People of Middle-earth: Men & Dwarves - Prologue 0.4 41:05

7+ y ago41:05

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The Nicks discuss Men and their mortality and being the 2nd children of Iluvatar., how different they are in every region, and languages. And also the Dwarves, their creation mistake, the animosity between them and the Elves, and the way each race copes with the evil of the world. Notes from the episode: Map of Middle-earth Rohirric - naming conven…

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3. Peoples of Middle-earth: Elves & Wizards - Prologue 0.3 39:45

7+ y ago39:45

39:45

Welcome to the Green Dragon! In this episode, the Nicks briefly discuss the immortal race of elves, and why they don't look like Santa's helpers, and the wizards who just happen not to be human, but a special contingent of the Maiar sent to assist Middle-earth in resisting Sauron. This prologue series is leading up to a chapter by chapter discussio…

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2. Peoples of Middle-earth: Hobbits - Prologue 0.2 32:18

7+ y ago32:18

32:18

The Nicks discuss the Hobbits - the main characters of The Lord of the Rings, and the namesake of The Hobbit. What kind of people are they? And how long have they been in The Shire? Who are the prominent Hobbits in our Story? All of this and more live from the Green Dragon. Notes From the Episode: Map of Middle-earth Map of The Shire Gollum IS a ho…

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1. Concerning Podcasts - Prologue 0.1 12:11

7+ y ago12:11

12:11

Welcome to the Green Dragon! Grab yourself a half-pint, and pull up a chair for this, the first episode of the Green Dragon Live podcast! We are the Nicks, and we're happy you have joined us. This episode primarily deals with why are we here, but the rest of our prologue series will be a primer to the world of Middle-earth leading into a chapter-by…

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