226: FotR 26: Nobody Talks About How Awesome Farmer Maggot Is!
The conversation with Farmer Maggot plays out in ways that Frodo never expected, and reveal so much about Maggot's character. What a stand-up guy. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early acc...
17 Aug 32min
225: FotR 25: Frodo (Uknowingly) Trained to Avoid Black Riders by Running From Dogs
Frodo is a good person, but he made his mistakes. The Hobbits avoid the Nazgul by cutting cross country and onto Farmer Maggot's land, and we learn about why Frodo fears him and his dogs so much. But ...
10 Aug 30min
224: FotR 24: Tolkien Doesn't Get Enough Credit for Dialogue Between Friends
Chapter 4's beginning gives us even more insight into the personalities of the Hobbits in a way that feels so real and honest, which is surprising in it's own way. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus ep...
3 Aug 29min
223: FotR 23: Gildor's Confusing Advice to Frodo Actually Makes Sense
At the end of chapter 3 Frodo and Gildor sit down and have an important conversation. Frodo asks for advice while still withholding information about the ring, and Gildor's response is unexpected, but...
27 Juli 35min
221: FotR 21: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 2... Wait, Elves!?
The way everything lines up in this section of chapter 3 is genius.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrloreca...
13 Juli 28min
220: Time Changes All Things, Including Our Perspectives - VIP Patron Chat June 2026
How has your perspective of Tolkien's world changed over time? Over multiple readings or movie rewatches? Do we see and feel different things as we get older? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episode...
6 Juli 1h 2min
219: FotR 20: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 1
Frodo again saves the journey before it really begins by following his gut, but he begins to feel the power of the Ring tempting him and almost fails. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early...
29 Juni 28min
