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Welcome to “An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin’ Tolkien”. We are excited to be covering the Rings of Power TV series; we also 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!!!
Lord of the Rings hosts An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin' Tolkien, a arts show with 213 episodes published.
In this episode, we break down “Of the Sindar” a chapter full of filling in the white spaces of the events in Beleriand and all Middle-earth for those elves who decided to stay: the twilight, the Grey Elves, the Sindar.
In this episode, we break down “Of the Flight of the Noldor,” one of the most tragic and defining chapters in The Silmarillion . After the Darkening of Valinor, the Noldor are driven by grief, pride, and vengeance—leadin
SPECIAL GUEST: In this episode, we dive into one of the most devastating and pivotal moments in Tolkien’s legendarium: The Darkening of Valinor from The Silmarillion . This chapter marks the destruction of the Two Trees,
Farewell, Farewell! You're in for a treat as we get multilingual during Chapter XX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Special thanks to Kalle, Luca, and Jelle for sending us Galadriel's lament. Also, huge sh
Namárië, beautiful Arwen! We are emotional at the start but we are ready to discuss Chapter XIX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpected
Introducing Haldir! We are blindfolded as we discuss Chapter XVIII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read an
"You shall not pass!" Fools are flying as we discuss Chapter XVII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will
Sniffing has never been more important as we journey in the dark! Welcome to Moria, please don't toss rocks into old creepy wells as we discuss Chapter XVII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Pos
The snow drifts get higher and higher! Aragorn and Gandalf debate the path ahead as we discuss Chapter XV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to an
The Council Continued! We continue to put all the pieces together as we discuss Chapter XIV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@
Smaug had the original Goblet of Fire?! ~ We move from magical keyholes to fire breathing worms as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 12 - Inside Information! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't
SPECIAL GUEST - Curt Jones is not at home anymore! ~ We move from fire breathing worms to the Arkenstone as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 13 - Not at Home! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don
Who's going in first?! ~ We move from magical keyholes to fire breathing worms as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 12 - Inside Information! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pock
Is Bilbo the Dennis Rodman of Thorin's Company?! ~ We move from warm welcomes to magical keyholes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 11 - On the Doorstep! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't
How many Dwarves does it take to find a magical key hole?! ~ We move from warm welcomes to magical keyholes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 11 - On the Doorstep! We are excited to have you along for another adventure
Laketown is actually on the lake! ~ We move from wooden barrels to warm welcomes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 10 - A Warm Welcome! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket
What would they have done without Bilbo?! ~ We move from black squirrels to wooden barrels as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 9 - Barrels Out of Bond! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forg
In this episode, we unravel the full story of King Thingol , also known as Elwë Singollo — the enigmatic Sindarin ruler of Doriath and one of the most influential Elves of the First Age. From his awakening at Cuiviénen ,
(SNEAK SNIFF) Patreon Exclusive Series - In this episode, we dive deep into the tragic tale of Túrin Turambar, one of the most complex and heartbreaking characters in all of Tolkien’s legendarium. Born under a shadow and
In this episode, we break down “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor” Tolkien's origin story of the Sun and the Moon and the Valar's collective response to refuse the death of hope, instead hoping against all ho
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