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The Tolkien Podcast

Larry D. Curtis
Middle-Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Lord Of the Rings
Sauron
Peter Jackson
The Silmarillion
Blue Wizards
Lord Of the Rings
Gandalf
Sir Richard Taylor
Weta Workshop
The Two Towers
The Hobbit
Lord Of the Rings Trilogy
Tom Bombadil
The Fellowship Of the Ring
Melkor
New Zealand Film Industry
Saruman
The Nature Of Middle-Earth

Help support The Tolkien Podcast to allow more time and attention to be devoted to it: buymeacoffee.com/larrydcurtisYou've found THE TOLKIEN PODCAST where we will explore three essential things you need to know about J.R.R. Tolkien:

1. Why he is THE author of the 20th Century2. Why six movies made outside of Hollywood in New Zealand have earned a stunning $6 billion just at the box office ... more

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NEWS: "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" (Or The Tom Bombadil movie) has been announced as in development. Peter Jackson introduced Stephen Colbert who made the explanation of how the development process started.

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"Three Rings for the Elven-Kings" is the start of the famous verse from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings that continues and eventually quotes the inscription on The One Ring itself, put there by Sauron to control all of the ri... more

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Tolkien is known for his language creation, but he was also masterful at creating calendars for the cultures and peoples that inhabit Middle-earth. The Shire calendar is beautifully practical - twelve months, thirty days each. Every... more

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In 2001, a film many thought would ruin a movie studio — a big budget fantasy film based on books by J.R.R. Tolkien — hit theaters on Dec. 19. It blew even the highest opening weekend predictions completely out of the water and went... more

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Sir Richard Taylor
Co-founder of Weta Workshop, known for his significant contributions to the Lord Of The Rings films and numerous other cinematic projects.
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Larry D. Curtis
Host of The Tolkien Podcast; appears across multiple episodes discussing Tolkien, maps, collectibles, and library-related topics.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • it is exactly what it sounds like.

    The Tolkien Podcast, is, on brand exactly, a podcast about Tolkien. Tolkien is is broad and deep topic that can go virtually anywhere.

    Audible
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    mrldc
    United States8 months ago
  • The Tolkien Podcast, is, on brand exactly, a podcast about Tolkien. Tolkien is is broad and deep topic that can go virtually anywhere.

    Audible
    5
    mrldc
    United States8 months ago

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Sir Richard Taylor co-founder of Weta Workshop
Q: Do you have an early memory of appreciating Tolkien as a child?
Yes, I appreciated Tolkien when my mom bought me a copy of The Hobbit, though I struggled with reading at the time. It cemented my journey into fantastical worlds, marking the beginning of my deep appreciation for such literature.

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A thoughtful, fandom-forward show that explores deep lore, literature, and media related to Tolkien. Episodes frequently dissect core mythologies, character arcs, and the cultural impact of Middle-earth, often weaving together analysis of the legendarium with discussions of adaptations, maps, calendars, and collectible histories. The host(s) tend to share personal anecdotes and invite listeners into a thoughtful conversation about reading, collecting, and the ways Tolkien's world informs storytelling, film, and fan culture. A notable strength is its blend of scholarly insight with accessible, fan-friendly storytelling, making it appealing to both serious readers and casual enthusiasts who enjoy tying together literature, cinema, and memorab... more

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