Apr 12

053 The Black Gate Opens – Book V, Chapter X, The Return of the King

Join Zach & Logan as they read Book V, Chapter X of The Return of the King, The Black Gate OpensShare the podcast with a Lord of the Rings fan in your life. Connect with us at info@waywardwizards.com and learn more at ⁠waywardwizards.com⁠. The episode of Wayward Wizards was edite ... Show More

1h 14m

Apr 5

052 The Last Debate – Book V, Chapter IX, The Return of the King

Join Zach & Logan as they read Book V, Chapter IX of The Return of the King, The Last Debate.Share the podcast with a Lord of the Rings fan in your life. Connect with us at info@waywardwizards.com and learn more at ⁠waywardwizards.com⁠. The episode of Wayward Wizards was edited b ... Show More

51m 12s

Mar 15

050 The Pyre of Denethor – Book V, Chapter VII, The Return of the King

Join Zach & Logan as they read Book V, Chapter VII of The Return of the King, The Pyre of Denethor.Share the podcast with a Lord of the Rings fan in your life. Connect with us at info@waywardwizards.com and learn more at ⁠waywardwizards.com⁠. The episode of Wayward Wizards was ed ... Show More

41m 10s

Nov 2018

101 - Now I Need a Place to Hide Away

In the final pages of Book I, Chapter 2, “The Shadow of the Past”, Gandalf recounts how he found Gollum and filled in the gaps in the Ring’s history. Frodo begins to understand what he must do; and while he’s not exactly eager to do it, he won’t have to do it alone. We spend some ... Show More

1h 50m

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

Sep 2017

053 - A Hole New World

It’s the start of Season 2 here on The Prancing Pony Podcast as we start discussing the book that first introduced Middle-earth to the world: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit! In this episode, we look at the novel’s composition, publication and lasting legacy. Alan and Shawn share the ... Show More

1h 47m

Oct 2018

099 - Yesterday, All My Troubles Seemed So Far Away

Years have passed since the farewell party, and as the first part of Book I, Chapter 2, “The Shadow of the Past” unfolds, Frodo has come into his own as the new resident oddball at Bag End. But rumor begins to reach the Shire about a growing shadow in the East, and soon Gandalf r ... Show More

1h 59m

Nov 2017

059 - Run Away!

As we resume Chapter 4 of The Hobbit, Bilbo and friends are captured by goblins. Thorin Oakenshield’s name and reputation are known in these parts, and the Great Goblin does not take kindly to his arrival. Gandalf comes to the rescue with his shining Elven-sword, allowing our her ... Show More

1h 25m

Sep 2025

174 - Hobbit Day (Mini Episode)

<p>On a new mini episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan (and Producer Devon) would like to tell you all about some very mini people: the Hobbits, from JRR Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings series! Today is Bilbo Baggins’ birthday (sort of, we’ll clarify that), so ex ... Show More

8m 45s

Nov 2023

Shire Jail

Begin your journey into Middle-earth. The inspiration for the upcoming original series on Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. We're talking about the Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien and related works. We have fun playing a guessing game with deranged YouT ... Show More

1h 56m

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

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

Oct 2024

344 – Life in the Fast Lane

Tolkien regrets the ‘truncated and compressed form’ of the Appendices to The Lord of the Rings, while Alan and Don regret the truncated and compressed form of this episode! Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as Tolkien gives us the fastest versio ... Show More

1h 30m

051 The Houses of Healing – Book V, Chap...