Who would win between Gandalf and Picard? Pike vs Shelob? Saruman vs the Borg Queen? Today Lore of the Rings mashes up with Captain's Pod to compare and contrast the two amazing world of Lord of the Rings and Star Trek. We lo...
Dive deep into the enigmatic world of Tom Bombadil. Explore Tom's unique role in Middle-earth, his mastery over wood, water, and hill, and his peculiar relationship with the One Ring. Discover how Tom assists the hobbits thro...
Dive into the eerie origins and dark history of Tolkien's Barrow-wights. Discover how these malevolent spirits from Angmar inhabit the ancient burial mounds of the Barrow-downs, terrifying Frodo and his friends. Learn about t...
Journey into the chilling depths of Chapter 8, "Fog on the Barrow-downs" from JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Discover the dark and foreboding Barrow-downs, ancient burial mounds shrouded in mystery and dread. We delve ...
The final scenes of "In the House of Tom Bombadil" from Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Discover Tom Bombadil's mysterious connections to the outside world, his unique relationship with the One Ring, and why its dark power ...
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the enchanting world of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry in J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Learn how Tolkien masterfully blends opposites, from east and west to light and ...
In this episode, we delve into the captivating dinner scene with the hobbits, Tom Bombadil, and Goldberry. Explore the harmonious partnership between Tom and Goldberry. Uncover the recurring motif of similes used by Tolkien t...
Wander into the first part of "In the House of Tom Bombadil" from Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring, focusing on the enigmatic Goldberry. Explore her mystical presence, her profound connection to nature, and the captivating my...
Dive into the exciting new on-screen adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary tales. In this episode, I’m joined by John from the Lorehounds podcast, and together, we explore the upcoming cinematic and streaming adventures t...
We delve into the exciting reveal from Rings of Power Season 2, featuring the enigmatic Tom Bombadil, a character who has baffled readers and scholars of Tolkien's works for decades. We explore the concept of eucatastrophe as...
Wander into the eerie embrace of Tolkien's Old Forest, where ancient willows whisper secrets and shadows dance on golden afternoons. Join me for the second part of wandering JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring chapter 6 "The...
In this episode, we delve into the eerie and enigmatic Old Forest from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. Often overlooked by those who have only seen the movies, this chapter is filled with danger, mystery, and tra...
Ready for more Rings of Power? Let's hope Amazon has been able to turn the story around! I give you my reactions to the first teaser trailer for season 2, including some good points and what's making me nervous. Can Rings of ...
In this episode, we delve into the second half of Chapter 5 of "The Fellowship of the Ring," titled "A Conspiracy Unmasked." Join us as we uncover the intricate web of friendship and secrets among the hobbits of the Shire. Fr...
Delve into the untold depths of Tolkien's masterpiece as we uncover a lost chapter omitted from the film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings." In this episode, we explore the themes of friendship and fear, examining the pivo...
Dive into the character of Farmer Maggot, uncovering his resilience and determination through the clues hidden in his land. From the stout gates to the well-ordered fields, we explore how Tolkien intricately weaves the essenc...
Embark on a journey through "Shortcut to Mushrooms", the fourth chapter from JRR Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Delve into the tension between dark and light, the overlooked richness of characters like Farmer Maggot, a...
We're turning our gaze skyward to explore the celestial wonders that illuminate the night skies of Middle-earth. We’ll wander through the hobbit’s reactions to an unexpected party of Elves. And we will delve into the depths o...
Frodo has survived his first brush with evil while on the Road in the Shire. But does he have the courage to continue the journey? Help will come from unexpected places along the road. Today on Lore of the Rings we continue o...
The Road goes ever on, but it has to start somewhere. And shadowy fate lurks just around the corner. Today on Lore of the Rings we look at the first days of Frodo’s journey after leaving Bag End. We continue our wandering of ...
We uncover the intricate web of fate and chance that hangs over Frodo's departure from Bag End, as we dissect the near miss with evil that sets the stage for his perilous journey and the unseen forces that guide his path. I’m...
"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them?" This poetic piece of wisdom is one of many from Gandalf that we will explore today. I’m Aaron, your host and fellow Middle-earth wandere...
Did Gollum eat babies? My Precious! Say it isn’t so! Gollum is shrouded in mystery and rumor within J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary Middle-earth saga. But who is Gollum, truly? Called by some “one of Tolkien’s most original creati...
In this episode we dissect Tolkien's "Shadow of the Past" chapter, unraveling character motivations, obstacles, and stakes. From Frodo's quest for understanding to Gandalf's dire warnings, we explore the looming threat of Sau...
