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From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time. It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspective, this is the perfect Tolkien podcast for you.
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- 6 days ago32 min
232: FotR 30: Foreshadowing The Old Forest
The way that Tolkien foreshadows future events is perfect, including his use of dreams. We'll take a look at both as the hobbits prepare to enter the Old Forest.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radiowww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 1 weeks ago1h 18m
231: Data: Older Stuff Beats Newer Stuff - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026
Tolkien is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales show old game beating new games. Old music is more popular with Gen Z and A. Old movies and shows are streamed more than new ones. What is going on and what does that mean for podcasts like this?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago34 min
230: FotR 29: Tolkien's Profound Understanding of True Friendship
How do you know that you have the best friends ever? They keep your secrets better than you keep them. Merry reveals that they know all about Frodo leaving, the Ring, and even Bilbo's book, and this reveals exactly how deeply Frodo's friends care about him. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
229: What If You Lived In Middle Earth? - Patron Chat, Aug 2026
What if you were an elf and could perfect a skill or craft over thousands of years, what would you choose? What culture would you fit most naturally into? If you lived in the Shire, where would you live? Why did Tolkien design the Valar to be married couples? We discuss these questions and more! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 31, 202629 min
228: FotR 28: Comfort, Safety, and Three Bathtubs
The Hobbits finally find safety and a time to relax after being chased for 2 days by Black Riders. We get a real sense of just how much his friends care about him. They know Frodo better than he realizes. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 24, 202631 min
227: FotR 27: An Unexpected Merry Appears!
As the Hobbits set out for the ferry, we get horror vibes and meet an unexpected rider on the road. We discuss how this section of the novel and movie diverge and get a first glimpse of Buckland.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 17, 202632 min
226: FotR 26: Nobody Talks About How Awesome Farmer Maggot Is!
The conversation with Farmer Maggot plays out in ways that Frodo never expected, and reveal so much about Maggot's character. What a stand-up guy. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 10, 202630 min
225: FotR 25: Frodo (Uknowingly) Trained to Avoid Black Riders by Running From Dogs
Frodo is a good person, but he made his mistakes. The Hobbits avoid the Nazgul by cutting cross country and onto Farmer Maggot's land, and we learn about why Frodo fears him and his dogs so much. But maybe that was a good thing. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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