
Discussing genre literature.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducation | |||

We finish The Return of the King.
Next time we’re reading the appendices to The Lord of the Rings.
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We read BOOK SIX I – IV.
Next time we’re finishing The Return of the King (but not the appendices).
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We read BOOK FIVE VI – X.
Next time we’re reading BOOK SIX I – IV of The Return of the King.
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We read BOOK FIVE I – V.
Next time we’re reading BOOK FIVE VI – X of The Return of the King.
You can go to patreon.com/rangedtouch to support the show and access the bonus episode feed.
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I never read LOTR before this podcast and now Frodo is like a friend I worry about. 5 stars
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Devoutly waiting the hosts to eventually fulfill their covenant and do a unit on the Bible, plus 45 bonus episodes on every film on the Vatican's recommended film list (Alcuni film importanti, 1995)
With all of Tolkien’s song reinterpretations from the group, I think there’s enough for a full album at this point. An LP at the very least.
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A deep-dive show focused on genre literature, especially fantasy and mythic fiction, with extended, free-form discussions that blend close-reading, literary theory, and pop-culture tangents. Hosts frequently compare sources across classic works, film adaptations, and other media, often bringing in historical, religious, and mythic frameworks to illuminate themes like power, memory, race, and leadership. Notable strengths include thoughtful, interdisciplinary analysis delivered with humor and momentum, plus a willingness to challenge canonical interpretations while staying accessible to dedicated readers and curious newcomers alike.
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