We continue our Aragorn series this week. We cover his early life and meeting Arwen.
Some deep details on who 'the wise' are, some of the areas in Gondor are fleshed out, and a good sprinkling of philology as always.
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This week we continue to look at Aragorn. Let's take a look at his family and ancestors and their story. It's erm... Interesting.
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This week we're joined by the lovely lads Chris and Pat from the Fool of a Took Podcast. 4 Americans who have a similar goal to us. They bring you to Tolkien in a relaxed, accessible way!
Join us for a good long chat about where they are in reading the books, gatekeeping in the Tolkien community (it's bad, don't do it), the history of the Stewards in Gondor, how middle-earth is a mad-max apocalypse, and so much more.
Get them wherever you listen, but mainly on YouTube, as they're primarily a video podcast!
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This week we kick off our new big series. It's the man, the myth, the legend, Aragorn II.
An incredible deep dive into the names and titles of this man, including Chris and Becca upset at losing 35 minutes of audio that was some of the best that's never been recorded.
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This week we cover the history of Umbar, the troubling region south of Gondor that gave birth to the most famous pirates in Middle-earth.
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we review Tales of the Shire, A The Lord of the Rings game (no, it's not a typo).
It's a relaxed one and we talk about life as we review aspects of the game and overall impressions.
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Chris covers two of the biggest wars that Dwarves were involved in this week.
If you've only seen the Hobbit movies, this might come as a bit of a surprise.
We dive deep into Dwarf royal bloodlines and some of the coolest battles written by Tolkien.
We also find out how Thorin Oakenshield got his name.
Me and Becca pop in for an update on our trip to the wonderful Tolkien Tage festival in Germany.
See you soon for our next episode!
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Join us this week as we go hard on some lore about the Shire and Bree calendars and the crazy real world history of why Easter is so bloody hard to pin down.
Strap in, it's a crazy one.
Link to my charity stand up comedy event in Newcastle, 22nd June 2025: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome
Link to the Tolkien Calendar Project:
https://psarando.github.io/shire-reckoning/#tolkien-calendars
Chris was indisposed, so I've returned to spill some home truths about the world.
In this captivating exploration of Middle Earth, this truther delves into the hidden truths and conspiracies surrounding the Valar, Mount Doom, and the mysterious disappearance of the Entwives.
He presents a compelling argument that Mount Doom is not merely a volcano but a clean energy reactor, and that the Valar have a vested interest in keeping Middle Earth in a state of stagnation.
The discussion also touches on the enigmatic Nameless Things that consume history and knowledge, posing a dire warning about their influence on the world.
In this episode, we take 20 of the best singletons that middle-earth has to offer and try to find Becca a (fictional) date.
Join us for this critically acclaimed gameshow! (Nobody has ever acclaimed this, critically or otherwise).
'It's gone. It's done.'
'Yes, Mr. Chris... It's over now.'
The last episode of the Sauron series. We cover him throughout the Third Age, his downfall, and his failed resurrection in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.
Chris dives deep into the dark corners of Lord of the Rings lore, weaving wild theories about the Valar Deep State, the shadowy forces pulling the strings of Middle-earth, and the hidden truth behind the world's greatest economic power: Gimli, the Dwarf.
Is Sauron just a puppet of the higher powers? Did Frodo’s quest play into a larger political scheme? Is Gandalf a terrifying John wick figure?
Tune in to find out.
In this episode, we dive into Sauron’s return to Mordor after his disastrous beach trip to Númenor, his transformation from deceiver to full-blown terror lord, and the rise of Elendil and his sons in Middle-earth.
We break down how Aragorn is connected to Númenor’s good side, the founding of Gondor and Arnor, and the Last Alliance’s war against Sauron.
Also, we mourn the Entwives, question Elven leadership skills, and admire some good old fisticuffs.
Right. Númenor. Big fancy island, best blokes in Middle-earth, then they get ideas above their station and decide to invade heaven on earth. Because that always ends well. Enter Sauron—smooth talker, professional gaslighter—who convinces them to bin their common sense and pick a fight with the gods.
Spoiler: it doesn’t end well.
I’ll walk you through how the biggest empire of Men managed to self-destruct in the most dramatic way possible, with plenty of bad decisions, arrogance, and a biblical-level flood. It’s a disaster. You’ll love it.
Grab a pint. You’re gonna need it. 🍻
Today we dive into one of the most pivotal events of the 2nd Age of Middle-earth.
Sauron invades Eregion and tries to reclaim some bling.
Oh boy it's heating up now. Chris talks about the height of Sauron's power. The 2nd age of middle-earth.
Quick primer on the major events of this confusing age included!
