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A long walk through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's other works.
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The Prancing Pony Podcast

The Prancing Pony Podcast

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The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. As the show returns for its seventh season, Alan welcomes an all-star cast of co-hosts to join him as he explores the first part of The Return of the King! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, and they invite listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s work, with smart but straightforward discu ...
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The Tolkien Professor

The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen)

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The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
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Athrabeth

Jude Vais & Stef Midlock

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Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
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An energetic exploration of Tolkien's works by Tolkien nerd Vasilios Asimakos, ceaselessly delving into unpredictable Tolkien topics, because "not all those who wander are lost."
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Welcome to “An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin’ Tolkien”. We invite you to join us in an adventure as Ezra and Lane delve deep into Middle Earth. Each fortnight we will gather for a book re-read, show speculation, and much more! So grab your book, a highlighter, cup of coffee, and keep a pocket-handkerchief close at hand. Remember, “Not all those who wander are lost” and we intend to let our imagination wander far and wide. Speak "Friend" and ENTER!!!
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Interlibrary Loan

Katie Sabo, Lauren Weaver, and Sky Swartout

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Three friends get together each week to read and discuss dense and rewarding books. Katie Sabo, Jon Cox, and Sky Swartout spend each week talking through a book chapter by chapter. A great book club experience, this show offers a conversational and fun way to read along!
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Mythgard Academy

Mythgard Institute

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Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
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Elves, Rings & Nerdy Things

Sean Briggs & Sam Marvin

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Hosted by Sam Marvin and Sean Briggs, this podcast covers the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, adaptations of Tolkien's works, and all things nerdy. When not talking about Tolkien, we talk about D&D, Renaissance Faires, cartoons, video games, and more! We started with the following mission: Tolkien's Legendarium and all works within the genre should be accessible by everyone. We approach the material from the seats of an average fan.
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A Sacred Fellowship

asacredfellowship@gmail.com

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Two friends and the occasional guest take listeners on a chapter-by-chapter exploration of the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien by treating them as sacred texts worthy of close study. One is a relative newcomer and one has been calling herself a hobbit since the age of 8. Each week, we will cover a chapter through a different motif and use sacred practices to dive deep into the lore of Middle Earth.
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A weekly exploration of all things Tolkien, "The Lord of the Rings", and Middle-Earth. Join Ben and Jess as they examine the books, movies, TV shows, appendices, lore, and more; all with lighthearted and unfocused joy. A new episode every Tuesday.
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What do you get when a Tolkien fanatic joins forces with a Grand Master in the Star Wars arts? You get a Bridge of Two. Join Josh & Jeremiah as they bridge the sci-fi and fantasy realms they love into a nerdcast of epic proportions.
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Two fantasy lovers quite ready for another adventure…and by adventure, we mean podcast! Join us as we–a LOTR vet and LOTR first-timer–take on the works of Tolkien! Welcome to But Are There Dragons, a podcast where two friends pick a book at least one of them has not read and work their way through it a few chapters at a time.
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From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time. It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspecti ...
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Mary Clay has never seen Star Wars... until now! The host of That’s What I’m Tolkien About now turns her attentions to a galaxy far far a way. Join MC on her first ever journey into the world of Star Wars.
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We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure you give us a follow so you don't miss out on future episodes.
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PUB SONGS & STORIES

Celtic Musician, Marc Gunn

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Travel with Marc Gunn on an audio adventure as you hear stories and music from his Celtic Invasion Vacations as well as interviews with musicians from Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Have fun, travel, and sing along with The Celtfather.
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The Lamp-post Listener

Daniel Payne & Phil Whisenhunt

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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading Lewis' essays on stories.
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Adventures in Lollygagging

Adventures in Lollygagging

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Adventures in Lollygagging is a group of silly folks who create, record, and live-stream content for several tabletop roleplaying games. We focus on character-driven stories, bad decisions, and a fair bit of absurdity.
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A Lord of the Rings Podcast where your two hosts, Dave and Johnny discuss all things Middle-earth. Each week, we bring character deep dives, topic discussions, movie/tv-show reviews or the latest news involving Middle-Earth. Ideal for die-hard fans of Tolkien, new-to-Tolkien-comers and anyone who wants to kick back and have a laugh. Entertainment guaranteed. Welcome to the Council ⚔️ Get in touch: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads For new listeners, a good episode to start on: Who is Aragorn ...
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Wade Center

Wade Center at Wheaton College (IL)

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The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.
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Keep On Tolkien

Keep On Tolkien

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Keep on Tolkien is a podcast that takes you on a sarcastic and passionate journey through the Tolkien Legendarium. Our aim is to provide quality information about Tolkien lore while keeping a fun-loving and casual atmosphere. It's like hanging out with your buddies...if your buddies were three foul-mouthed nerds with a rather unhealthy obsession with how terrible the hobbit movies are. Have questions, comments, or suggestions? Shoot us a message on your favorite social media site! We want to ...
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Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 8, they're breaking down George Lakoff's "Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think," going chapter by chapter to discuss the differences between the linguistic wo ...
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A podcast dedicated to literature, language, and the fantastic. Home of the Inglorion Bastards Trilogy, the dramatized Sembian Revival campaign, and the original LitRPG story "The Four Treasures." Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Seasons 1-3 (Episodes 1-150) are set in Middle Earth. Season 4 (Episodes 151-200) are set in Forgotten Realms. Season 5 (Episodes 201-250) is focused on LitRPG & GameLit. For copyright information, please go to the website.
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Tipples and Tolkien

Night Shift Radio

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Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power after show featuring a themed mixed drink. Catch brand new episodes after the RoP drops every Friday/Saturday. We continue on after the show with lore drops and insights into what may be next!
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THE WIZARD SCROLL is a sword & sorcery sci-fi narrative the likes of which will make yo' momma say 'Dang son/daughter/offspring, where'd you find this?' Tales of high fantasy, of trials and triumph, of quests both epic and mundane, as well as the occasional musical number. The realm of Yyrgsland is filled to the brim with all manner of folk, and boy let me tell you, the escapades that these crazy characters get themselves into would perhaps have made even the late and great Tolkien himself s ...
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The Inklings used to meet at a pub and have meaningful conversations. Such conversations lead to the conversion of C.S. Lewis from his conversations with J.R.R. Tolkien. Our goal is to be the second iteration of that. We share craft beverages and have meaningful conversations. What is a meaningful conversation? Well, our opinion is that a truly meaningful conversation leads us to Christ. We support these conversations by both consuming and selling fresh roasted coffee. If you would like to s ...
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A podcast to give people a different angle on The Rings of Power show than they would have thought of before. Compare the worldview that comes out of Amazon's show and the worldview that comes out of Tolkien's books.
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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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Someone shared something of a meme on my Discord server (join at the link below!) and it actually raised some interesting points about how movies affect our imaginations, as well as a legitimate question regarding how Saruman hid his activities for so long, so let’s takea look. Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon):https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLor…
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Philip, Matt, and Mark discuss the different aspects that influenced Tolkien's work, such as his Christian worldview, historical and mythological inspirations, and timeless themes. They also explore Tolkien's unique ability to weave these elements together into compelling narratives that continue to captivate audiences. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Set…
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As Dredge-upon-Rock floods, the outlaws look to escape with the Stainton silver. This is an actual-play of the FRONTIER SCUM Role-playing Game. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #FrontierScum #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Weslee "Cadaver Kid" Elseworth. Played by Kipser. Rodie "Slim" Goode. Played by Aaron. Stunice "Bar Dog" Odyang. …
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Trapped inside an alien ruin, the crew searches for an exit. This is an actual-play of ALIEN RPG, a tabletop roleplaying campaign from Free League Publishing. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #ALIENrpg #ActualPlay #ttrpg #YearZeroEngine - Cast - Stan "Scooter" Carter. Roughneck. Played by Chuck. https://twitter.com/KoboldDefenders…
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Send us a Text Message. We begin this episode by wishing the great Sam Riegel a continued recovery after his ailment announcement on 7/8! Slight Critical Role spoilers with that. Then, we continue our journey into Westeros with episode four of season two! Daemon is tripping in Harrenhall, Rhaenyra can't spend time ruling, an army is on the move, an…
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Daniel and Phil dive into Lewis' first draft of The Magician's Nephew. Your Lamp-post Links: Purchase Past Watchful Dragons You can mail us at P.O. Box 25854, Richmond, Virginia, 23232, message us at hello@lamppostlistener.com, or call us at (406)646-6733. You can also support the show on Patreon. LampostListener.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Yo…
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Ever wondered what the story was behind Aragorn's "Ring of Barahir"? Or if Arwen's life-force really was tied to the fate of the ring? In this episode we explore the legendary objects and artifacts that played pivotal roles in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga. From the silvered steel of Mithril to Sam's Elvish rope, these enchanted items hold immense inf…
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Joins us this week as The Blackfyre Backchat continues their discussion of HBO’s season two for House of the Dragon. They unveil the Dirty Five, have shocking lack of knowledge, and prepare for battle! This episode they are covering episode … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave
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Pastor Wood runs into complications at a local hospital. Shyma, Marie, and Bev meet with Javier Luna and His Grinning Fools. This is an actual-play of ETERNAL LIES, a tabletop roleplaying campaign from Pelgrane Press, and using the CALL OF CTHULHU system from Chaosium. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #CallOfCthulhu #ActualPlay #t…
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Join Kritter and Jessica once more as they begin the last leg of their journey through the Lord of the Rings Trilogy! This episode they dive into the Return of the King, Book 5, chapters 1 & 2. They finally see Minas Tirith, we hear a lot of frustration from Eowyn, and Aragorn makes a decision that leads into a very unsavory neighborhood! Don’t for…
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In this episode, Philip, Matt, and Mark talk about courage, most prevalently concerning Rohan. The horse riders are an unrelenting force fueled by ferocity and righteousness. Sam's faithful courage is also touched upon. 'What can men do against such reckless hate?' 00:32 Introduction 01:14 Rohan Doesn't Look Back 07:30 Defining Courage and Tolkien'…
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Jeremy Pryor is joined by his daughters Sydney and Kyra to discuss important issues facing the world today. In this episode, they react to Will Storr's claim that wokeism is really just a change in the "status game" we're playing as a culture (replacing the success status game of the past few decades), then react to Ben Shapiro's discussion with Ay…
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We regret to inform you that we noticed too late that John Rhys-Davies starred in a movie called the Swedish Bikini Team... we should have watched that, but instead you're forced to listen to us decide whether or not we'd take the leap of faith. -- LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to our new podcast ab…
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In Episode Twenty-Six of this podcast, everyone’s related to someone, BB-8’s just a ball and there’s so much green in the galaxy. Skywalk Before You Run - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skywalkbeforeyourun Patreon (yes it says it’s for That’s What I’m Tolkien About but you’re in the right…
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Good riddance to George Lakoff's Moral Politics! In this season finale, we discuss the last section of Lakoff's book, in which he lays out his reasons for being a liberal. His reasons are of course based on his book-long characterization of conservatives as being stupid, crazy, and evil, so his stance is not exactly one we agree with. We also discu…
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Is there an Irish birthday song? There is now. It’s by Marc Gunn with the song “Happy Birthday From Ireland”. Cedric of the Bedlam Bards hypnotizes with wit and charm. Then he shares how laughter is the best medicine, especially with something called Laughter Yoga. This is Pub Songs & Stories #289 0:21 - Marc Gunn with Rimbo “My Love Is Like A Red …
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Weaver and Price interview the parents of the missing hikers, while Carr talks to Jeremy Benton. Chopra gets an intriguing set of coordinates. This is an actual-play of DELTA GREEN, a tabletop roleplaying game from ARC DREAM PUBLISHING. #deltagreen #ttrpg #actualplay - CAST - Luca Dante. DEA Special Agent (former). Played by Long. https://twitter.c…
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As a young reader, I would often skip over the poems/songs in Tolkien's stories. I thought they were silly or unimportant. But now I know exactly how important they really are. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLore…
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The team begins exploring the alien ruin. NOTE: This is a shorter episode with a couple odd cuts due to some internet failure. Apologies! This is an actual-play of ALIEN RPG, a tabletop roleplaying campaign from Free League Publishing. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #ALIENrpg #ActualPlay #ttrpg #YearZeroEngine - Cast - Stan "Sco…
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains adult language, depictions of violence, drug use, and/or sexually sensitive material. Rah'd'ny comes face to face with a wily old wizard who offers him a deal too good to pass up. Meanwhile, Krystall's search for the savage gets sidetracked by a sudden downpour of acid rain... THE WIZARD SCROLL is written, rea…
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We hope you enjoy the first two chapters of Children of the Cold Moon: The Four Treasures Saga, Book 1. In these chapters you get to meet the main character Bren and his "manservant" Tathan. But you quickly discover things are as they seem... Read more on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasur…
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The Dragons discuss episode 3 of the second season of HBO’s House of the Dragon series “The Burning Mill”. Hosts: Casey (blue-eyed-queen) Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Bing (Shoeshiner), Katie (ladygiffin), Duncan (valkyrist), Ben (kingjucio). Spoilers: This episode could cover anything … Continue reading →…
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After finishing their search of the Stainton family mansion, the outlaws look for a way back across town. This is an actual-play of the FRONTIER SCUM Role-playing Game. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #FrontierScum #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast - Weslee "Cadaver Kid" Elseworth. Played by Kipser. Rodie "Slim" Goode. Played by Aaron. S…
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Jessica and Kritter have finished The Two Towers and here's the Wrap Party to prove it! Listen along as they discuss the highs, the lows, and how we're one step closer to One MVP to Rule Them All! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as …
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Maya tries to get her streaming career back on track. Dr. T and Khil negotiate with the Nephilim Embassy. Zatek looks to start a business. Jeeta heads to an art show. This is an actual-play of FRAGGED EMPIRE, a tabletop roleplaying game created by Wade Dyer. Find us online at https://www.thelollygaggers.com/ #FraggedEmpire #ActualPlay #ttrpg - Cast…
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Send us a Text Message. War is still building in Westeros! Even after an assassination of an infant and the attempted assassination of a monarch, armies still aren't on the move! We uncover a misunderstanding, hallucinate from touching a tree, and do a bunch of talking. Finally, Sam's prop watch gets erotic. This is House of the Dragon, episode thr…
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Citations: Garth, John. Tolkien And The Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth. First Mariner Books edition 2005. eISBN 978-0-544-26372-7. V2.0519. (Accessed June 30, 2024) Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part II. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 2. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1984. (Accessed June 30, 2024)…
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My dear Frodo, Hobbits really are the most amazing creatures. You can watch the movies a hundred times yet in the books they can still surprise you! Welcome back to the Council of Elrond where today you will learn all about why "Book Frodo" is the Hobbit we can all look up to and why he would kick the butt of "Movie Frodo".Listen as Dave and Johnny…
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Joins us this week as The Blackfyre Backchat continues their discussion of HBO’s season two for House of the Dragon. This episode they are covering episode three, “The Burning Mill”. Hosts: Zander (The Lord Baron), Elle (Nettles), Stephanie (gsdg), and … Continue reading →By Vassals of Kingsgrave
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Jeremy and April Pryor discuss another chapter of Jeremy's book, The Ruling Household, and dig into why and how Noah can help your family discover it's unique mission. You'll learn how a father determine's the fate of the family, 3 profound questions to find your family's mission, becoming aware of the unique places and people God's put in your lif…
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In this episode of "Beyond Middle-Earth," we explore Michael Bay's 1998 film, "Armageddon," starring Fellowship member, Liv Tyler, among many others. This movie is 147 minutes of pure Patriotism, and we loved it it. -- LOOK MOM, we have a Patreon! Get EARLY ACCESS to episodes, and EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to our new podcast about House of the Dragon. Head …
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The new documentary 'I am' in which singer Celine Dion shares the heartbreaking consequences of being diagnosed with the rare 'Stiff People Syndrome' may be one of the most important things she has ever recorded. In this episode, I explain why. I also talk about the controversial superhero series 'The Boys' and how its story reflects the current cl…
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In Episode Twenty-Five of this podcast, we’re protecting BB-8 at all costs, Rey is the new little orphan Annie (Ani?), and we have two women speaking in the first 15 minutes! Skywalk Before You Run - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skywalkbeforeyourun Patreon (yes it says it’s for That’s W…
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This guy doesn't even know about federalism! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's magnificent discussion on how he is confused by the concept of federalism, and how he divides up other varieties of liberals and conservatives. We also discuss how Lakoff fundamentally refutes his entire book, insinuates that conservatives are one step away from bein…
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Tonight we complete our ascension to prophetic insight through the church door, followed by a little heresy and some comical illuminations. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy…
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Today Maggie and Corey go back to the Rings of Power Season 2 BTS video to do some more analysis! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 76, recorded on June 17, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the sch…
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