Eden reads one page from Tolkien's Akallabêth (that's right, only one) and discusses themes of memory, myth, Platonism, religion, storytelling, Tolkien's Legendarium , politics, and more on this solo episode!
Music played:
vvilderness - Nemere, from the beautiful Path: https://vvilderness.bandcamp.com/track/nemere
Artwork is Tar-Miriel by Tad Nasmith, ple ... Show More
Jun 7
The Metamorphosis of Anathema
The long and storied career of Anathema is not just a template of the trajectory of a certain type of metal band but also a massive influence on the lives, minds, and hearts of Langdon and Eden. In this episode, we dive into the ways in which Anathema has changed over time, the p ... Show More
1h 43m
May 19
Joe Kasabian - The Highlands Burn
Joe Kasabian, who you might know from his memoir The Hooligans of Kandahar, his sci-fi novels and the military history podcast Lions Led by Donkeys joins us to talk about his new book The Highlands Burn, and the responsibility writers have for getting conflict right. Music by Pan ... Show More
1h 35m
Sep 2025
What the right gets wrong about Tolkien
Many far-right conservatives think The Lord of the Rings is about them. They may love Tolkien, but it's very possible Tolkien would not have loved them back. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laur ... Show More
25m 57s
Feb 2025
Gandalf | Can't Sleep? Learn About the Wizard Who Guided the Fellowship
In this episode, Benjamin reads about Gandalf — the history, key details, and the parts most people never think to look up. It's a relaxed reading designed to give your mind something steady to follow as you wind down. No whispering, no sudden changes, just a consistent pace to h ... Show More
33m 58s