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Lore of the Rings
Lore of the Rings
Lore of the Rings: Wander the world of JRR Tolkien is an introduction to JRR Tolkien's mythology and stories that are foundational to the L…
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Lore of the Rings
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Transform your Tolkien Experience with Lore of the Rings

Explore JRR Tolkien's mythology and stories that are foundational to the Lord of the Rings. This show is for you if you've only seen the movies and you're reading the books for the first time, or reading for the first time in a long time! We wander the world of Middle-earth together, highlighting details, themes, and lore connections that you likely missed.

New podcast episodes every Thursday.

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Introducing the Lore of the Rings | Wander the World of JRR Tolkien

Reviews

Best Podcast for all things Middle Earth

"I stumbled upon this podcast in prep for The Rings of Power series & what a gem!! I enjoy all of the LOTR content, and as a big Hobbit & LOTR Fan of both the books & movies, I appreciate Aaron’s know…"

Newt907 | Oct. 3, 2023

Truly Wonderful

"I’ve been a LOTR/Hobbit fan since middle school, but this podcast has reawakened my love for Tolkien like no other. I even got inspired enough to finally read the Silmarillion, and man was it worth i…"

Steve191919 | Jan. 18, 2023

Fantastic

"Simplifies an extremely complex fantasy world without leaving out any details. Clear, precise and very enjoyable."

ben_judd | April 8, 2022

Wow, just wow

"My sister told me about this, because she knew I loved reading sci-fi/fantasy, and I read LOTR in high school, but promptly forgot about it. Now, being close to 40 I decided to give it a shot again a…"

Titaaaaan Punch | March 16, 2022

Great introduction or refresher.

"I mean to read the Books again this year but haven’t read them in over 10 years, as I used to do so almost yearly. This is a gem of a reference. Podcast does a good job getting straight to the point …"

ThePinkEnt | Jan. 23, 2022

Great listen on my commute!

"Lore of the Rings is the Tolkien fan friend that’s always there to chat Middle Earth! I listen in the morning and it starts my day off right. Aaron is well-versed in all things Tolkien but still rel…"

Cheese and Travel | Aug. 3, 2024

Recent Episodes

March 26, 2025

206: Will This Nerd Love Lord of the Rings? | Special Guest Nerd Best Friends Podcast

Join us for a special crossover as we welcome the hosts of Nerd Best Friends ! Their podcast dives into all things nerdy—from Marvel and Star Wars to 80s cartoons and comic books—but they’ve never done an episode on The Lord ...
March 23, 2025

Q+A 002: Rings of Power and Invisibility | A Listener Question Lights the Beacons

Why does the One Ring make some wearers invisible but not others? Why could the Nazgûl still see Frodo when he put on the Ring at Weathertop? And why didn’t Sauron, Gandalf, or Galadriel vanish when wielding a Ring of Power? ...
March 19, 2025

205: Lore, Wraiths, and Blades | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Bk 1 Ch 11 Part 5

Dive into one of the most chilling moments in The Fellowship of the Ring : the attack on Weathertop. As Frodo and the hobbits face the Nazgûl, we explore the overwhelming power of fear, the courage of Aragorn, and the deep th...
March 16, 2025

Wander Farther: Eärendil, The Evening Star | Download the chapter guide at ringspodcast.com/attack

Eärendil the Mariner—hero, wanderer, and the ancestor of Elrond and Aragorn—holds a legendary place in Tolkien’s mythology. But how does his tale connect to The Lord of the Rings ? In this bonus mini-episode, we explore the h...
March 12, 2025

204: Overwhelmed on Weathertop | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Bk 1 Ch 11 Part 4

We continue our exploration into A Knife in the Dark from The Fellowship of the Ring . Unravel Tolkien’s masterful use of time, explore the growing sense of overwhelm the hobbits feel on Weathertop, and uncover Strider’s chil...
March 5, 2025

203: History and Surprises | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Bk 1 - ch 11 - Part 3

As Strider leads the hobbits toward Weathertop , the journey becomes more than just miles traveled—it’s a slow descent into fear and uncertainty . The vastness of Middle-earth weighs heavily on the hobbits, and even Strider h...

Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 22, 2024

Frodo’s Accident with the Ring: Irony, Mystery, and Lore at the Pranc…

The Prancing Pony in Bree is one of the most iconic locations in The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. In this pivotal chapter, Frodo Baggins tries to keep a low profile but ends up making one of the most memorable—and disastrous&mdash…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Strider and the Shadows of the Prancing Pony: Frodo’s Fateful Encount…

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Frodo Baggins’s journey takes a dark turn in the shadowed corners of the Prancing Pony inn in Bree. Surrounded by strange faces and lingering tension, he encounters a mysterious figure who will …

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Nov. 7, 2024

Secrets of Bree: The Hidden Depths of Middle-earth’s Prancing Pony

Explore into the hidden depths of Bree, a village where stories converge and ancient histories breathe life into the present. As Frodo Baggins and his companions walk into the flickering lights of the Prancing Pony, they enter more than just an inn&…

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