Relax with this calm bedtime reading about Gandalf, created to ease insomnia and bring peaceful rest. In this soothing episode, Benjamin explores the story of Tolkien’s wise and powerful wizard, from his role in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the deeper mythological roots that shaped his character. His steady, reassuring narration turns rich literar ... Show More
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Autism | Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month While You Fall Asleep
It’s the tail end of Autism Acceptance Month, and you’re still awake, so this feels like decent timing. This episode takes a calm, steady look at autism, what it is, how it’s understood today, and why the shift from awareness to acceptance actually matters. We’ll go through the b ... Show More
32m 27s
Apr 29
Poodles | Educational Sleep Podcast
Can’t sleep and somehow thinking about dogs? Fair enough, let’s talk about poodles, the curly coated overachievers of the dog world. In this episode, you’ll learn where poodles actually come from (hint not France), what they were originally bred to do, and why they’re consistentl ... Show More
33m 3s
Apr 2025
Sleepy Wisdom: Finding Peace in the Present – A Journey Through the Tao Te Ching
Experience a poetic journey that weaves ancient Taoist wisdom with evocative nature-inspired storytelling, guiding you toward deep, restorative sleep. Let the timeless lessons of balance, transformation, and serenity transform your nights into a peaceful escape from everyday chao ... Show More
34m 32s
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
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