24. The First Men Arrive in Beleriand

Morgoth strikes back with fire, a dragon, balrogs, and a host of orcs as far as the eye can see.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the ...  Afficher plus

Can Fingolfin take on Morgoth/Melkor? How does one stand up against a God?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Rob ...  Afficher plus

We return to Book I, Chapter 3 of The Lord of the Rings to find Frodo, Sam, and Pippin still in high spirits as they stroll through the Shire. Before long, though, they realize that they’re being followed by a shadowy, sniffing black rider. We talk about the “unpremeditated turn” ...  Afficher plus

Strider leads the hobbits through the mysterious (and not entirely comforting) ruins of ancient kingdoms of Men along the road to Weathertop, with the hope of meeting Gandalf there. The Ranger’s knowledge of ancient lore surprises the hobbits nearly as much as Sam’s does; and as ...  Afficher plus

Join Zach & Logan as they read Book I, Chapter I of Fellowship of the Ring, A Long-expected Party. We explore the significance of Bilbo's birthday celebration, the nature of the One Ring, and the cultural nuances of Hobbiton. The conversation highlights the humor in Tolkie ...

We begin Book I, Chapter 3 of The Lord of the Rings, “Three is Company”. After months of preparation, Frodo sells Bag End. He leaves home with Sam and Pippin on a pretense of moving back to Buckland, but before they even get to the bottom of the Hill, there are already hints that ...  Afficher plus