Episode #3
An Atlas and Announcement
Oct 26, 202617 minS2
I introduce Karen Wynn Fonstad's The Atlas of Middle-earth as an invaluable resource and then make an exciting announcement about a fitness/LotR podcast crossover!
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A Tolkien fan learning more about Tolkien's legendarium by answering your questions! A podcast based on the books of Tolkien.Submit your questions to shadowfacts32@gmail.com or on my Discord Server:https://discord.com/invite/wgPqvchDaG
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What is Shadowfacts about?
A Tolkien fan learning more about Tolkien's legendarium by answering your questions! A podcast based on the books of Tolkien.
What has Shadowfacts covered recently?
Recent episodes include "An Atlas and Announcement" (26 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Sauron's Reincarnations" (3 April 2026, 16 minutes), and "Tolkien Reading Day 2026 ~ Unlikely Heroes" (25 March 2026, 11 minutes).
How often does Shadowfacts publish?
Shadowfacts publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Shadowfacts?
Booking probability for Shadowfacts is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shadowfacts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shadowfacts's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #2
Sauron's Reincarnations
Apr 3, 202616 minS2A look at the many reincarnations of Sauron after seeing Amazon's "Rings of Power" interpretation is Season 2, Episode 1. Sources: The Return of the King , Book VI, "The Field of Cormallen" The Fellowship of the Ring...
- Mar 25, 202611 minS2
March 25th is Tolkien Reading Day 2026 and the theme is Unlikely Heroes ! I will be reading selections from The Lord of the Rings about Prince Imrahil. Yes, he was already a man in leadership and strength, but times...
Episode #12
Sauron Vanquished
Oct 6, 202513 minS1“Why did Sauron die when the Ring was cut from his finger by Isildur?” The Vanquishing of Sauron in Relation to Isildur Taking the One Ring Sources: The Return of the King , Appendix B, “The Tale of Years” (p. 1087) The...
Episode #11
Hobbit Food
Sep 14, 202520 minS1Common foods and meals of the Hobbits as described in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Join the Shadowfacts Discord to ask a question you would like answered on the podcast! discord.com/invite/wgPqvchDaG Find us...
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Episode #10
Musical Instruments in Middle-earth
Apr 9, 202510 minS1Chris asks “What instruments exist in Middle-earth by, say, LotR times?” This episode’s topic is musical instruments, specifically during the War of the Ring. Sources: - The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the...
- Mar 25, 202523 minS1
Today is March 25th and it is Tolkien Reading Day! The theme for this year is Fellowship and Community.Today's passages will be about the two communities that are recorded where to races of Middle-earth lived alongside...
Episode #8
Sports in Middle-earth
Feb 9, 202518 minS1Today's question: What are the recorded recreational activities in Arda? Sources: - Return of the King , Book 5, Chapter 1 “Minas Tirith” - The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion - Unfinished Tales of Númenor and...
Episode #7
Sauron Becoming The New Dark Lord
Jan 26, 202512 minS1On the Shadowfacts discord, Kristina asks: "In rings of power season 2, episode 1, Adar kills Sauron. Did Sauron really think they would have bowed down so easily/quickly? Could Sauron have suspected anything?" Sources...
- Dec 14, 202433 minS1
I give a (spoiler!) review of the new movie "The Lord of the RIngs: The War of the Rohirrim!" Resources: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim; The Return of the King; Why We Love Middle-earth: An Enthusiast's...
- Dec 2, 202418 minS1
What do I need to read to get ready for the new movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim ? The War of the Rohirrim comes out on Dec. 13 and today's podcast reads all the passages likely relating towards the...
- Nov 26, 202416 minS1
Kristina asks: “Where did the jewels for the elven rings come from? Did the jewels add any power to the rings?" This episode looks at the 3 elven rings of power. We will look at their construction, make-up, specifically...
Episode #3
The Marriage Relationship in "Errantry"
Nov 14, 202415 minS1Lochnessmumster asks: I just read this for the first time yesterday so am really keen to see what you think. I couldn’t decide whether he left his ‘butterfly’ to die or not….? This episode looks at the marriage...
Episode #1
Errantry
Nov 9, 202422 minS1A group discussion with Kaley, Susanna, and some other friends brought about this topic. This episode delves into Tolkien's poem "Errantry." The poem is read, and then we look at the history of the poem and some...
Episode #1
The Emblems of Durin
Nov 3, 202410 minS1Bradley asks “Is there any backstory on the meaning of the symbols of Durin? Like what the stars, crown, and anvil all mean?” Resources: The Fellowship of the Ring ; The Lord Of The Rings: A Reader's Companion ; The...
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