137: And Back Again: New Books, New Episodes, and the Origin of Trolls
The riveting return from a two-week break as I delve into the enchanting realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's latest books, unveil exciting plans for 2024, and shed light on the intriguing origins of trolls. We...
4 Jan 202411min
136: 2023 Wrap up for the Lore of the Rings Podcast (plus Bloopers!)
Stats, stories, plans, and bloopers. We review 2023 for the Lore of the Rings podcast.Exclusive discounts for you: https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/Find contact info, social media links, disco...
14 Des 202313min
135: Tolkien's "Imaginal" World | An interview with Tolkien Scholar Becca Tarnas
Today we are joined by a Tolkien scholar, Becca Tarnas, to explore why Tolkien’s works move us in such deep ways, Jungian archetypes in the Lord of the Rings Legendarium, and more. Becca is truly a ki...
7 Des 202351min
134: The Second Fall of Man | JRR Tolkien's Letter to Waldman Part 5
The fifth and final breakdown of JRR Tolkien's letter to Waldman, in which he summarizes the second fall of Man represented by the fall of Numenor.Exclusive discounts for you: https://www.ringspodcast...
30 Nov 202317min
133: Rivendell: Reflection and Feasting
We explore a footnote in JRR Tolkien's letter to Waldman: the function of Elrond and Rivendell. Happy Thanksgiving!Exclusive discounts for you: https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/Find contact in...
23 Nov 20237min
132: The Power of the Rings of Power | Tolkien's Waldman Letter Part 4
What exactly is the power of a Ring of Power? How did Sauron rise from a second-in-command for the Great Enemy to becoming the dominant Shadow, the formidable Lord of the Rings? Today we wander, for t...
16 Nov 202318min
131: How to Change the World | JRR Tolkien's letter to Waldman Part 3
In Tolkien's rich tapestry of storytelling, the First Age unfolds with tales of valor and tragedy, while the very essence of light is both a scientific and imaginative marvel. Join us in uncovering th...
9 Nov 202318min
130: The Hobbit, Allegory, and Magic: Discoveries from JRR Tolkien's Letter to Milton Waldman | Part 2
Without Bilbo, there would be no J.R.R. Tolkien. Without "The Hobbit," there would be no "Lord of the Rings" or "Silmarillion." Bilbo's tale, as Tolkien himself insists, is the linchpin, the essential...
2 Nov 202321min
