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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 Lord of the Rings. This show is for you if you've only seen the movies, or maybe even read the books, and want to know a little more of Tolkien's tales, or need help reading through The Silmarillion. This show will prepare you so that you can deepen your enjoyment of Amazon Studios' Rings of Power, or simply want to wander through more of Tolkien's world. Subscribe and share with a friend!
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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.

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

Reviews

Fantastic podcast!

"I just started listening yesterday, and I’m already up to episode 37. I’ve read LotR and seen the movies (haven’t read/seen The Hobbit yet). I’m loving learning about all of the roots for the stories…"

_Emily_Anne_ | Dec. 21, 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

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
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Recent Episodes

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234: Hobbit Turned Burglar | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 9
Oct. 1, 2025

234: Hobbit Turned Burglar | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 9

Bilbo Baggins finally becomes the burglar that Gandalf promised he would be. I’m not sure that exactly great expectations on Gandalf’s part, but who am I to argue with a wizard? Come explore chapter 9 of JRR Tolkien's classic...
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Exploring "Flies and Spiders" | Tolkien's The Hobbit | 233
Sept. 24, 2025

Exploring "Flies and Spiders" | Tolkien's The Hobbit | 233

Bilbo Baggins almost gets eaten (again), has to save the dwarves (again), and meets elves (again). Today we explore JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit , chapter 8, Flies and Spiders. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com...
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A Hobbit Meets a Bear | Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 7 | 232
Sept. 17, 2025

A Hobbit Meets a Bear | Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 7 | 232

Bilbo meets the most perplexing creature yet, and another simple choice saves the fate of Middle-earth. In this episode, we explore “Queer Lodgings” from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit —a chapter filled with riddles, wonder, and...
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Not a Hobbit’s Story | Tolkien's The Hobbit Vs Peter Jackson | 231
Sept. 10, 2025

Not a Hobbit’s Story | Tolkien's The Hobbit Vs Peter Jackson | 231

We finally reach the end of Peter Jackson’s first Hobbit Movie! We’ll compare chapter 6 from the book to its on screen adaptation, and explore how the story’s subtle shift in narrative focus resolves. Share this episode using...
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"Out of the Frying-Pan" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | 230
Sept. 3, 2025

"Out of the Frying-Pan" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | 230

Bilbo Baggins becomes bacon . . . or at least he fears that he has. Some new creatures want to eat him, another new creature seems to want to eat him; yet despite feeling like food, Bilbo is starting to change, but is it all ...
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"Riddles in the Dark" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Archives 229
Aug. 27, 2025

"Riddles in the Dark" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Archives 229

One of the most chilling elements of a fantasy story is the descent into darkness. Darkness is the realm of evil, where wicked power have a home-court advantage. But journeys into the dark have a way of bringing out the light...
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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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