Jul 27

381 – The Bywater Village Committee — an interview with Wētā Workshop’s Darren Ormandy

Alan and James sit down with fellow Tolkien-nerd and lead writer for Wētā Workshop's new game, Tales of the Shire. We discuss the depth of world-building by Tolkien and how to reflect that in a game set in the Shire, and celebrate the appearance of familiar names and places in th ... Show More

2h 2m

Jul 20

380 – So Mind-Bogglingly Useful

Tolkien believes that his method of translation-by-sense “perhaps needs some defence”; Alan and James know their method of podcasting requires a lot of defense. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we misplace our Babel fish in the second half of Appendix F from ... Show More

2h 9m

Jul 13

379 – A Big Wide Sounding Name

The Elves speak in a more gracious and antique style; James thinks there’s an old joke in there somewhere. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we begin our two-episode exploration of Appendix F to The Lord of the Rings, and the languages of Middle-earth take cen ... Show More

2h 4m

Aug 2024

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power — An Empire Podcast Preview Special

One pod to rule them all? This Thursday (August 29) sees the return of Prime Video's epic J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, and to mark the occasion we've put together a little preview special, just for you. In it, you'll find an in-depth inter ... Show More

47m 22s

Mar 2025

Frodo

Frodo Baggins: brave hobbit, reluctant hero, and possibly the most exhausted character in literary history. Follow his epic (and very tiring) journey from the Shire to Mount Doom, where he carries the One Ring and a whole lot of stress. A perfect bedtime tale—just don’t let Gollu ... Show More

32m 52s

Jun 16

Throwback: Who Is Tom Bombadil?

Unable to meet this week, the Pugcast decided to share an episode from the 2019 archives. Tune in for this blast from the past!Perhaps the most controversial character in all of Tolkien's writing is Tom Bombadil. People seem to either love him or hate him. But regardless how you ... Show More

1 h

Dec 2024

562: AFfC Samwell III

Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Sam is in hell, but honestly, Sam, get the water yourself and stop whining. Everything sucks, but specifically Dareon. Arya shows up and Sam (and we) are thrilled to see her. If only Aemon had gotten to Dany and/or Oldtown we wouldn't have to ... Show More

24m 26s

Feb 2025

Gandalf

Gandalf: wise old wizard or the most dramatic travel guide ever? We explore his origins, his role in The Lord of the Rings, and why he’s basically Middle-earth’s alarm clock. Show Notes: Listen to more episodes at icantsleeppodcast.com Request a topic: icantsleeppodcast.com/reque ... Show More

34m 58s

Mar 2025

Harry Potter's Life AFTER the Deathly Hallows: FULL Timeline (1998-2025)

After the dust settled and the battle with Voldemort came to an end, the Wizarding world was finally able to finally celebrate the triumph of good over evil. However, it also marked the beginning of an uncharted chapter in wizarding world history. And because the books and films ... Show More

15m 22s

Jan 2025

The Charwomans Shadow by Lord Dunsany ~ Full Audiobook

The Charwomans Shadow by Lord Dunsany audiobook.Step into the enchanting world of Lord Dunsany's 'The Charwoman's Shadow,' a mesmerizing tale that weaves together the threads of fantasy, longing, and the quest for identity in a way that will captivate your imagination and stir yo ... Show More

7h 50m

Dec 2024

#647 ft. Gerard Butler; Kenji Kamiyama, Joseph Chou & Jason DeMarco; Jon M. Chu

It's the penultimate Empire Podcast of the year, folks, and to celebrate the impending season of goodwill to all, we've brought you another bumper episode. Which is nice of us. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down once again with one of our favourite guests, Gerry 'Gerard' Butler, ... Show More

1h 47m

340 – Since You’re Gone