The Wainriders strike Gondor, leaving them without a king for a time, while Don’s old jokes leave Alan to cry a thousand rivers. Join The Man of the West and the Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy as the arrival of the Wainriders triggers a series of Unfortunate Events. Eärnil saves the day for Gondor, but not for Arthedain, Malbeth has some important words ... Show More
Apr 26
410 – You Got Lucky, Gollum
Christopher Tolkien tells us that the manuscripts for this story are “in great, though hardly exceptional, confusion” — so it seems this podcast is in good company. Join The Man of the West and The Nerd of the Rings as we begin to sort through the various versions of the story of ... Show More
1h 52m
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
Sep 2022
30: Beren and Luthien Part 3: Finrod's Oath
Beren heads to the only place he knows he might find a friend - Finrod in Nargathrond, who is now swept into the doom of the Noldor.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: tw ... Show More
31m 25s
May 2022
10. The Power & Wisdom of Galadriel
Feanor might be "officially" the greatest of the elves, but great can be subjective. Let's talk about Galadriel, and why she might give him a run for his money.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLiv ... Show More
35m 40s
May 2022
14. The First Battle of Beleriand
Before the Noldor make it to Beleriand, the Elves there had to deal with the return of Melkor without them. And this sets up the political background of the land the Noldor would settle.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.p ... Show More
30m 57s