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The Tolkien Lore Podcast

Joshua Scott
Middle-Earth
The Lord Of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Aragorn
Gandalf
Peter Jackson
Tolkien
The Fellowship Of the Ring
Lord Of the Rings
Frodo Baggins
Samwise Gamgee
Boromir
Saruman
Faramir
The Hobbit
Legolas
Hobbits
The Two Towers
Frodo
The One Ring

Discussing anything and everything related to J.R.R. Tolkien, from Middle-earth to real life.

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I’m back for Tolkien Reading Day, this time talking about Beregond and why this seemingly unimportant character is actually critical to his small part of the story and how he ties into one of the main themes of the book.

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Tolkien gives us several pointers on how to be a good man with his characters in Lord of the Rings, and also some pointers on how NOT to be a good man.

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Tolkien’s attitude toward mechanization sometimes leads people to think of him as a Luddite, but that’s not really accurate. Nevertheless, he did have some negative opinions about “the Machine,” which he equated with “Magic,” and this final video in ... more

Thiswill be the final installment (at least for now) of my series onrating memes. And it’s a bit of a strange grab bag to be sure….

Priorvideos in the series:

Part1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2Sm0eraS8

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Recent Guests

Vyacheslav Stepanov
Expert in Tolkien's languages and lore, focusing on Tolkien's late cosmology
Episode: “It Was Always a Vast Globe” for Tolkien, to the End of His Life

Host

The Tolkien Geek
Host of The Tolkien Lore Channel, repeatedly contributing to discussions on Tolkien lore, memes, and related media.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Good Tolkien show

    Joshua is very knowledgeable about Lotr.

    I really enjoyed his Rings of Power videos because he wasn't a hater but he also didn't shill for Amazon. Unlike some other LOTR podcasts…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NFnumber132biggestfan
    Canada3 years ago
  • Well done, much appreciated!

    So much time and effort goes into making these along with the

    YouTube videos! I am specially fond of the elvish pronunciations and explanatory videos about the languages of Tolkien. You explain it quite simply as the appendices do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruth Foxx
    United States3 years ago
  • Great lore podcast

    This podcast is great! What makes it so wonderful is that it delves into lore analysis. So many really good points!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarsanian
    United States4 years ago
  • Great channel, great podcast.

    This guy knows his stuff, has good ideas, everything’s great about delivery. I found this because of the YouTube channel, which is even better because there’s more material. Who’s down-voting the podcast?!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonesy8888
    United States5 years ago
  • Good stuff.

    I only wish these monologues were longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freerangemink
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Knowledgeable host with clear, concise explanations and language insights.
Engaging analyses of memes and fan culture with thoughtful critique.
YouTube cross-content adds depth beyond audio episodes.
Solid production quality and accessible delivery for deep lore topics.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Is “The Lord of the Rings” Only for Boys? Let’s Interview an Actual Girl Fan
Q: How would you convince someone of the opposite sex to try The Lord of the Rings?
I'd ask what they like about books, to understand their perspective, and highlight themes in the series that may resonate with them personally.
Is “The Lord of the Rings” Only for Boys? Let’s Interview an Actual Girl Fan
Q: What do you think appeals more to the feminine mind in The Lord of the Rings?
The emotional depth, tenderness, and sincere themes in the story seem to resonate more traditionally with what could be considered feminine traits, despite its adventurous setting.

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The show focuses on deep Tolkien lore, language, and philosophy, often weaving in analysis of characters, themes, and fan culture. Episodes frequently explore topics like masculinity, mortality, technology in Middle-earth, and memes within the community, with a mix of literary critique, character studies, and fan engagement. It stands out for its thorough, idea-driven discussions, willingness to tackle controversial or nuanced angles, and cross-media connections (books, films, games, and online memes) that appeal to serious Tolkien enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.

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