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Lore of the Rings | Explore JRR Tolkien"s Lord of the Rings and More | For all fans of Middle-earth

Aaron, a Middle-earth wanderer and Tolkien admirer

Discover the rich world and timeless works of J.R.R. Tolkien with this weekly podcast; your gateway to understanding the mythology behind The Lord of the Rings. Whether you're a fan who's only seen the movies, a reader looking to dive deeper into Tolkien's tales, or someone tackling The Silmarillion for the first time, this show is your perfect guide.Each episode unpacks the intricate stories and characters that form the foundation of Tolkien's mythology, helping you enhance your

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13:32

How The Hobbit Movie Got It Wrong | Tolkien's The...

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2025/07/23

How Peter Jackson's Hobbit films made one subtle change that had profound implications. We explore the opening of the movie The Hobbit, an Unexpected Journey, and compare it to the chapter in JRR Tolkien’s classic children’s book, The Hobbit. We will see how a seemingly-small change in the prologue shifts the entire story away from Tolkien’s tale.Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/224Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free

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12:51

An Unexpected Party | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit...

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2025/07/19

How an unsuspecting, comfortable hobbit became the host of a party of dwarves and a burglar of a dragon: Today we explore chapter 1 of JRR Tolkien’s classic story: The Hobbit or There and Back Again.Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/223Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free Reading GuideDownload my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's Silmarillion: https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493Deals for you, my fellow wandererExclusive

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The Origins of The Hobbit | JRR Tolkien | Archives | 222

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2025/07/17

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit."Tolkien’s simple opening line to his book The Hobbit wasn’t merely the first sentence to a children’s story of adventure, bravery, and dragons: this sentence is the first step in our own adventure of wandering Middle-earth. That unassuming yet provocative line opens us to a much wider world, to the epic struggle of good vs evil, of light overcoming the Shadow.Today we’ll examine the origins of Tolkien’s first published work of fiction, The

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16:10

Small, Strange Chances: The Quest for Erebor | JRR...

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2025/07/10

If you’ve seen or read Tolkien’s The Hobbit, then you know that Gandalf convinced Thorin and the dwarves to take Bilbo Baggins, a simple hobbit from the Shire. But you may not know why Gandalf chose Bilbo in the first place, or how Gandalf and Thorin met, or how Gandalf received the map and key that he could pass along to Thorin, and still yet how unlikely the whole story is and how the tale is tangled up in the larger fight against Sauron. Today we explore the tale called “The Quest for Erebor”

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12:24

Lore Origins of "This Wandering Day" from Rings of...

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2025/07/03

Return to the lore and possible inspirations of "This Wandering Day" from Rings of Power Season 1.Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/220Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free Reading GuideDownload my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's Silmarillion: https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493Deals for you, my fellow wandererExclusive discount for Lore of the Rings Listeners: 25% off your entire order at Manly Bands. Details

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17:17

(Archives) What Makes A Good Story | Tolkien's "On...

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2025/06/26

March 25 marks the day when the One Ring was destroyed and the Dark Lord Sauron was overthrown. Every March 25 for the last 20 years, the Tolkien Society commemorates Tolkien Reading Day. This is a day to read and share your favorite Tolkien passages.Today’s episode is dedicated to Tolkien Reading Day. We will explore Tolkien’s thoughts on what makes a good story that he laid out in his essay “On Fairy Stories”.From the ArchivesShare this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/219Who are

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12:43

“For Home a Song / That Echoes On”: Exploring the...

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2025/06/19

We embark on a melodious expedition, comparing and contrasting three iconic songs from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" with their literary counterparts. These songs, "Blunt the Knives," "Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold," and "Song of the Lonely Mountain," serve as the lyrical threads that weave together the narrative fabric of Tolkien's beloved tale. They are not merely tunes but portals to the very soul of this legendary world. So, let the melodies carry

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18:50

The Power of the Rings of Power | Tolkien's Waldman...

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2025/06/12

What exactly is the power of a Ring of Power? How did Sauron rise from a second-in-command for the Great Enemy to becoming the dominant Shadow, the formidable Lord of the Rings? Today we wander, for the fourth time, into Tolkien’s letter to Milton Waldman.From the Archives!Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/217Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander Farther: A Free Reading GuideDownload my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's

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18:34

How to Change the World | JRR Tolkien's letter to...

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2025/06/05

In Tolkien's rich tapestry of storytelling, the First Age unfolds with tales of valor and tragedy, while the very essence of light is both a scientific and imaginative marvel. Join us in uncovering the divine creation of Middle-earth and how the seemingly unknown and weak, like hobbits, have their own part to play in turning the wheels of destiny. Today we dive deeper into Tolkien’s letter to Milton Waldman.From the Archives!Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/216Who are

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21:37

The Hobbit, Allegory, and Magic: Discoveries from JRR...

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2025/05/29

Without Bilbo, there would be no J.R.R. Tolkien. Without "The Hobbit," there would be no "Lord of the Rings" or "Silmarillion." Bilbo's tale, as Tolkien himself insists, is the linchpin, the essential connecting link, of his entire legendarium.Today, we embark on a journey to unravel how "The Hobbit" stands at the heart of Tolkien's myth as we delve further into the mysteries of the Waldman Letter. Along the way, we'll explore Tolkien's disdain for

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23:25

“My Imaginary World”: What Inspired Tolkien’s Works:...

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2025/05/22

Where did it all begin? Middle-earth, the languages, the books, the stories, the legends . . . Why did JRR Tolkien imagine Middle-earth? What does it all mean? What is the meaning of life?Today we explore these questions of the soul as we journey through the Waldman Letter, penned by JRR Tolkien. Okay, to confess, we may not get to the meaning of life . . . but who knows? We’re wandering Middle-earth, and if we don’t keep our feet, there’s no knowing where we’ll be swept of too, as uncle Bilbo used

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19:26

5 Surprising Books That Transformed My Love for...

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2025/05/15

Discover five essential books that reshaped how I see J.R.R. Tolkien, his stories, and the world of Middle-earth. From rare insights into Tolkien’s imagination to indispensable resources like The Atlas of Middle-earth and the newly expanded Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, these titles reveal hidden depths of the legendarium. Whether you're a first-time reader of The Lord of the Rings or a longtime fan seeking to expand your Tolkien bookshelf, these books offer fresh perspectives, fascinating

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21:27

The Lord of the Rings: 1 Book, 3 Books, or 6? Is it a...

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2025/05/08

Is The Lord of the Rings one book, three books, or six? And why do we call it a trilogy when Tolkien himself insisted it wasn’t? Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of how The Lord of the Rings was published, exploring the quirky history of its titles, structure, and unexpected publishing hurdles. From paper shortages and pricing dilemmas to alternate book titles like The War of the Ring and The Return of the Shadow, you’ll get the inside scoop on the decisions that shaped Tolkien’s epic

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18:25

Nine Riders vs. One Hobbit | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship...

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2025/05/01

Nine ancient wraiths close in on a single hobbit at the Ford of Bruinen — and Tolkien weaves one of The Lord of the Rings' most powerful moments of defiance, courage, and friendship. This episode explores the final scene of "Flight to the Ford", where Frodo faces the Nazgûl as he teeters on the edge of fading into the wraith-world. Discover how Tolkien reveals the isolating nature of evil, the symbolism of tunnels and thresholds, and the enduring power of ancient names like Elbereth and

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21:15

Glorfindel Unveiled | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the...

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2025/04/24

Frodo’s journey through the wilds takes a dramatic turn as the wounded hobbit nears the Ford of Bruinen. This episode explores three pivotal moments from the chapter Flight to the Ford in The Fellowship of the Ring. First, Sam Gamgee reveals his hidden depth through an imaginative troll-song, echoing Tolkien’s ideas on fairy stories and the role of poetry in Middle-earth. Then, the hobbits encounter the buried remnants of Bilbo’s earlier adventure, signaling the final narrative departure between

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18:56

The Ultimate Story of Hope | JRR Tolkien’s...

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2025/04/17

Eucatastrophe, a term coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, encapsulates the sudden, unexpected joy that breaks through moments of despair. Drawing from Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories", this episode delves into how eucatastrophe shapes his works, from The Silmarillion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Through key moments of unexpected hope in Tolkien’s stories—like the eagles’ arrival at the Battle of the Five Armies and the destruction of the One Ring—listeners will explore how Tolkien’s

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20:30

Frodo vs. the Past | JRR Tolkien's Fellowship of the...

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2025/04/10

Frodo retraces Bilbo’s footsteps through troll-country, but the path is darker, colder, and far more perilous. This episode explores the rich narrative echoes between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, revealing how Tolkien uses familiar landscapes—ruined towers, ancient roads, and petrified trolls—to contrast the lighter tone of Bilbo’s adventure with the shadowed weight of Frodo’s quest. From icy wounds and haunting dreams to sunlit stone trolls and old northern legends, we examine how the past

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15:21

Strider’s Healing: Doing All You Can | JRR Tolkien's...

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2025/04/03

Frodo’s journey to Rivendell grows more perilous as the Black Riders lurk and his Morgul wound worsens. Strider leads the hobbits through the wild, relying on hidden paths and small signs of hope—a green stone on the Last Bridge, the healing power of athelas, and the ancient strength of Elbereth’s name. Along the way, echoes of *The Hobbit* and the legend of Beren and Lúthien weave into the story, revealing the deeper history behind the struggle against the Shadow. As Strider does what he can to aid

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33:17

Will This Nerd Love Lord of the Rings? | Special...

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2025/03/27

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 of the Rings… until now!In this episode, we explore Tolkien’s world from two perspectives: one host is a longtime Lord of the Rings fan who loves Théoden and Tolkien’s theme of leadership, while the other has never read the books. Together, we compare Middle-earth to other major

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Q+A 002: Rings of Power and Invisibility | A Listener...

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2025/03/24

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? In this Light the Beacons episode, we unravel the mystery of invisibility, the unseen world of the wraiths, and the true power of the One Ring.Share this episode using this link:ringspodcast.com/beacon2Who are you?Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/surveyWander

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