AuthorShawn Marchese

179 – A Pandemic of Moots

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations like the Tolkien Society and Signum University have held their annual gatherings online in 2020. Alan and Shawn begin the new season by interviewing some of the people who made those moots possible...

177 – Exit… Stage Left

While Frodo and Boromir are away "talking", the Company attempt to reach a decision about where to go. Join us as we finally close the book on The Fellowship of the Ring. Plus, is The Lord of the Rings too long?

176 – Grace Under Pressure

The Fellowship stop at Parth Galen to rest, and Frodo asks for some time alone - but Boromir doesn't take the hint. Plus we background check Sauron's resume to confirm his Necromancer credentials...

175 – Time Stand Still

Gimli gives mad props to Legolas for shooting down the — whatever that thing was — while Frodo (who knows exactly what that thing was) deals with some stuff. We also look back at the history of Gondor...

Questions After Nightfall

173 – Questions After Nightfall 11

Join us once again as we welcome guest listeners to the common-room for our eleventh unscripted Q&A episode! We answer live questions about Galadriel, the fading of the Eldar, and whether Elrond has Thranduil on his speed dial.

172 – Bye, Company (Till the Day You Die)

Galadriel says farewell with a few extra-special gifts for the extra-special members of the Fellowship while the others sit back and grumble about their belts and stuff. We also interview James Tauber of the Digital Tolkien Project.

171 – Can’t Get Enough of Your Leaves

The Fellowship are ready to leave Lothlórien. After an epic picnic on the grass, Celeborn — typical dad — gives directions, and Galadriel gives the Company “personalized” gifts that prove exactly who her favorites are.

170 – Feel Like Bakin’ Loaves

Galadriel and Celeborn test the Fellowship once again by kindly inviting them to leave Lothlórien and not let the light plaited screen hit them on the way out. And your hosts get word-nerdy on lembas (warning: this podcast may contain gluten).

169 – The Grand Illusion

Galadriel welcomes Frodo and Sam to come on in and see what’s happening with her Mirror. Sam receives a vision of some devilry at work in the Shire; but the Mirror is dangerous as a guide of deeds...

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