Years have passed since the farewell party, and as the first part of Book I, Chapter 2, “The Shadow of the Past” unfolds, Frodo has come into his own as the new resident oddball at Bag End. But rumor begins to reach the Shire about a growing shadow in the East, and soon Gandalf returns (after not quite seventeen years) with foreboding news about Bilbo’s magi ... Show More
Jan 2025
001 A Long-expected Party – Book I, Chapter I, Fellowship of the Ring
<p>Join Zach & Logan as they read Book I, Chapter I of Fellowship of the Ring, A Long-expected Party. We explore the significance of Bilbo's birthday celebration, the nature of the One Ring, and the cultural nuances of Hobbiton. The conversation highlights the humor in Tolkie ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2022
35. Beren and Luthien Part 8: Doom Unstoppable
A journey with the Eagles, a time of healing, and an unexpected conversation with a King.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings a ... Show More
40m 33s
Dec 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Caravan Of Garbage
<p>A mere year after the first entry in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy came The Two Towers, not simply a rehash of what came before but a vastly different continuation of the story. With the fellowship split up, Frodo and Sam making for Mordor with the one ring, Merry and Pippin ... Show More
27m 50s
Aug 2024
There's a New Girl in Middle Earth
Ariel and Jonathan talk about stuff shown at Gamescom, a new animated Lord of the Rings spinoff film that takes some liberties with Tolkien's work (Jonathan approves), a horror comedy about the Y2K bug, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1h 20m
Jun 2024
116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took
Tolkien, in his masterful way, reveals so much about Bilbo through a quick description of Bilbo's parents, and a short conversation with Gandalf. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https ... Show More
36m 14s
Jun 2022
17. The Friendship of Fingon & Maedros
As Fingolfin's host enters Beleriand, the sun rises, flowers bloom, and Melkor attempts to blot out the sun. Fingon searches for Maedros and a way to ease the strife between the groups of Noldor.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: http ... Show More
34m 24s
Oct 2022
33. Beren and Luthien Part 6: The Gates of Angband
Werewolf and bat costumes, the goodest boy speaks a 2nd time, and a confrontation with evil Clifford.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of ... Show More
33m 57s
Jun 2022
15. The End of The Years of the Trees
We wrap up the final years of the Trees with the terrible events that befall Feanor's sons, the creation of two very important celestial bodies, and... something else.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlore ... Show More
30m 29s