198: New to The Silmarillion? Advice from a First-time Reader
Dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion with Kenzi from kenziescozybooksta. In this episode, Kenzi shares her first-time experience reading Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, discussing what...
30 Jan 202535min
197: Tolkien & Tabletop Role Playing Games | Clint Scheirer from Claim to Game
You may be familiar with TTRPGs—tabletop role playing games—like Dungeons and Dragons. But did you know that there's an officially-licensed Lord of the Rings TTRPG? Join me and Clint, host of Claim to...
23 Jan 202533min
196: From Rascal to King | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1 Chap 10 Part 3
In this final deep dive into the chapter "Strider" from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring, we explore how Tolkien transformed a mysterious character into the iconic hero, Aragorn. Discover the s...
16 Jan 20256min
Wander Farther: The Constellation of the Valacirca | Download the "Strider" chapter guide at ringspodcast.com/strider
In this mini Lore of the Rings episode, we explore the hidden connections between our world and Middle-earth through a starry detail in the chapter "Strider" from *The Fellowship of the Ring*. Discove...
13 Jan 20251min
195: All That Is Gold Does Not Glitter | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1, chap. 10, Part 2
In this episode of Lore of the Rings, Aaron dives into the chapter "Strider" from JRR Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, examining Frodo's decision-making process about accepting Strider as a guide...
9 Jan 20259min
194: Strider Knows Too Many Dark Things | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1, chap. 10, Part 1
What makes Strider one of Tolkien’s most compelling characters? In this episode, we examine the "Strider" chapter from JRR Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring to uncover hidden layers of Aragorn’s wi...
2 Jan 202511min
193: A Year in the Life of a Tolkien Podcaster
Where we wandered in 2024, and a sneak peek on where we're headed in 2025. Thank you for listening to the Lore of the Rings podcast and wandering Middle-earth with me.Links mentioned in this episode:1...
26 Dec 202418min
Q+A 001: Are the Eagles in War of the Rohirrim accurate to Tolkien's lore?
Why were the Great Eagles in War of the Rohirrim? Were these majestic creatures true to Tolkien’s lore, or was their presence an adaptation choice? In this episode, I answer listener Tiffany’s intrigu...
23 Dec 20245min
