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
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391 – By Grabthar’s Hammer, What a Book!
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a very special conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Creation, the new must-read book about Tolkien’s legendarium. Professor Drout builds the best dark towers ever, c ... Show More
2h 16m
Apr 2025
406: Slavic folklore: Udder Nonsense
<h1>?<strong>Baba Yaga, Dragons, Giant Talking Pigs</strong>?</h1>
<div>We'll see what happens when a king who wants one son gets more than he bargained for: three sons, with the oddest one of all, the one capable of calming dragons (when he's not slaying them) and outsmarting gi ... Show More
57m 36s
Sep 12
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
123. The Devil’s Playbook for Keeping You Broke, Weak & Lost
There will always be forces at play designed to keep you stuck—distracted, discouraged, and settling for less than you’re capable of.The truth? Your circumstances don’t define you. But your choices do.In today’s episode of The Bedros Keuilian Show, I expose the 15 sneaky tactics ... Show More
25m 18s