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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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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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Lore of the Rings

Recent Episodes

Feb. 20, 2025

201: Five Hobbits, Two Attacks, One Night of Terror | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1 Chap. 11 Part 1

Black Riders attack both Crickhollow and the Prancing Pony, forcing Frodo and his companions to flee into the wild under Strider’s guidance. As danger closes in, Fatty Bolger sounds the alarm in Buckland, and a chilling conf…
Feb. 13, 2025

200: Favorite Passages from Fellow Wanderers

Twelve Tolkien fans, creators, and scholars share their favorite passages from The Hobbit , The Lord of the Rings , and beyond, reflecting on the words that shaped their love for Middle-earth. Featuring iconic lines from Bil…
Feb. 6, 2025

199: Why do you love Lord of the Rings? | Revisiting JRR Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" with the Booked All Night Podcast

Why do you love Lord of the Rings so much? As a fan of Tolkien, you’ve probably heard that question more than once. I know I have! In fact, after three years and nearly 200 episodes, I think it’s hard for me to pin down just…
Jan. 30, 2025

198: New to The Silmarillion? Advice from a First-time Reader

Dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion with Kenzie from kenziescozybooksta . In this episode, Kenzi shares her first-time experience reading Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, discussing what inspired her to pick …
Jan. 23, 2025

197: Tolkien & Tabletop Role Playing Games | Clint Scheirer from Claim to Game

You may be familiar with TTRPGs—tabletop role playing games—like Dungeons and Dragons. But did you know that there's an officially-licensed Lord of the Rings TTRPG? Join me and Clint, host of Claim to Game, as we discuss Tol…
Jan. 16, 2025

196: From Rascal to King | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1 Chap 10 Part 3

In this final deep dive into the chapter " Strider " from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring , we explore how Tolkien transformed a mysterious character into the iconic hero, Aragorn . Discover the subtle hints of Arago…

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 …

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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 …

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