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by Amanda & Jed Brophy
The Lucky Kiwi Podcast is a Tolkien podcast exploring The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Watch conversations with filmmakers and audiences. Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Guest: Surprise Guest Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher Additional Original Music: Jed Brophy
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Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for future conversations. CREDITS: Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Guest: Surprise Guest Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher Additional original music: Jed Brophy © 2026 All Rights Reserved. FOLLOW LUCKY KIWI PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckykiwipodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/luckykiwipodcast X: https://x.com/luckykiwipod Webs...
About Lucky Kiwi Podcast
The Lucky Kiwi Podcast is a Tolkien podcast exploring The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, and the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. Watch conversations with filmmakers and audiences. Producers / Hosts: Amanda & Jed Brophy Editing: Amanda Brophy Guest: Surprise Guest Original Theme Music: Stephen Gallagher Additional Original Music: Jed Brophy
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