233: Would You Survive Tolkien's Spookiest Situations? VIP Patron Chat, Sept 2026
We're kicking off spooky month with a discussion of Tolkien's spookiest moments. Which would you survive? Which terrify you the most? Join o...
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Lord of the Rings Lorecast
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...
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20 of 233 episodes232: FotR 30: Foreshadowing The Old Forest
The way that Tolkien foreshadows future events is perfect, including his use of dreams. We'll take a look at both as the hobbits prepare to...
231: Data: Older Stuff Beats Newer Stuff - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026
Tolkien is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales...
230: FotR 29: Tolkien's Profound Understanding of True Friendship
How do you know that you have the best friends ever? They keep your secrets better than you keep them. Merry reveals that they know all abou...
229: What If You Lived In Middle Earth? - Patron Chat, Aug 2026
What if you were an elf and could perfect a skill or craft over thousands of years, what would you choose? What culture would you fit most n...
228: FotR 28: Comfort, Safety, and Three Bathtubs
The Hobbits finally find safety and a time to relax after being chased for 2 days by Black Riders. We get a real sense of just how much his...
227: FotR 27: An Unexpected Merry Appears!
As the Hobbits set out for the ferry, we get horror vibes and meet an unexpected rider on the road. We discuss how this section of the novel...
226: FotR 26: Nobody Talks About How Awesome Farmer Maggot Is!
The conversation with Farmer Maggot plays out in ways that Frodo never expected, and reveal so much about Maggot's character. What a stand-u...
225: FotR 25: Frodo (Uknowingly) Trained to Avoid Black Riders by Running From Dogs
Frodo is a good person, but he made his mistakes. The Hobbits avoid the Nazgul by cutting cross country and onto Farmer Maggot's land, and w...
224: FotR 24: Tolkien Doesn't Get Enough Credit for Dialogue Between Friends
Chapter 4's beginning gives us even more insight into the personalities of the Hobbits in a way that feels so real and honest, which is surp...
223: FotR 23: Gildor's Confusing Advice to Frodo Actually Makes Sense
At the end of chapter 3 Frodo and Gildor sit down and have an important conversation. Frodo asks for advice while still withholding informat...
222: FotR 22: The Meaning Behind Elves in the Shire That You May Not Have Realized
Frodo, Sam, and Pippen run into Gildor and his group of Elves in the Shire. At first, it may not seem that important, but there's more going...
221: FotR 21: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 2... Wait, Elves!?
The way everything lines up in this section of chapter 3 is genius. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listen...
220: Time Changes All Things, Including Our Perspectives - VIP Patron Chat June 2026
How has your perspective of Tolkien's world changed over time? Over multiple readings or movie rewatches? Do we see and feel different thing...
219: FotR 20: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 1
Frodo again saves the journey before it really begins by following his gut, but he begins to feel the power of the Ring tempting him and alm...
218: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026
What recently announced games are at the top of your list? Robots Radio podcast hosts get together every quarter for a fun crossover episode...
217: FotR 19: Frodo, Sam & Pippin's Personalities and Social Class
As Froda, Sam, and Pippin begin their journey across the Shire, we begin to understand more about their personalities and how social status...
216: You can ask Tolkien just ONE question, what is it? - VIP Patron Chat May 2026
There's so much we still don't know about Tolkien's world. If you had a chance to ask him a single question, what would it be? What do you w...
215: FotR 18: The Adventure Almost Failed Before It Began
There's a moment in chapter 3 where Frodo overhears a conversation between the Gaffer and a mysterious individual. A serendipitous moment th...
214: FotR 17: Frodo Plans for the Unknown
What was it like when you left home for the first time? Frodo's experience is much more dangerous than most of ours, but Tolkien himself see...