A Drunk History Of Middle-earth

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Have you ever wanted to know more about the world of Lord of the Rings? Maybe you even started the Silmarillion but couldn't get into it. Too many names (usually beginning with 'Fin', let's be honest). I feel you. And I have your back. Join me and my wife as I do all the research for you and explain all the amazing stuff hidden within Tolkien's works. There's like 50 years he was writing for so there's a lot. The podcast breaks down Middle-earth's history like I'm your pal at the pub. I keep it accessible and relatable because as many people as possible should appreciate Tolkien's world.

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44 - Rohan Part 2 - Eorl to Helm

May 19 2024 45 mins

Link for my charity fundraising half marathon: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome In part 2 of our series on Rohan, we discuss the first line of kings.

43 - Rohan Part 1 - Back when it was the Calenardhon

May 05 2024 60 mins

Link for my charity fundraising half marathon: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome The history of the Horse Lords this week! First in the series. We get realll deep.

42 - Balrogs - Lads with Fiery Tempers

Apr 07 2024 58 mins

Link for my charity fundraising half marathon: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome This week we look at Balrogs, their history throughout 3 ages of Middle-earth, their creation, their power and the versions Tolkien drafted before settling on the big lads now.

41 - Relaxed Talk - Listener Questions and Smut

Mar 18 2024 54 mins

Link to Charity Fundraiser https://linktr.ee/lotradhome We take it easy this week. Becca and have have the craic. Chat a bit about Elf sexuality, who the mysterious travellers are in the Prancing Pony, and a charming little story about Rosie Cotton paying Sam and Frodo a visit the night before the leave Bag-End.

40 - Human Origins and The First Fall of Man - Not a good time.

Mar 04 2024 63 mins

Charity Fundraiser link: I'm running a half-marathon for charity. https://linktr.ee/lotradhome This week we take a look at the origins of Humans in Tolkien's world. We also take a deep dive into a quite unknown work called the tale of Adanel, which is a myth about how Humans were first corrupted away from Eru and towards Morgoth. Strap in cos it's gonna get sad.

39 - Witch-King of Angmar - Spooky Scary Skeletons

Feb 18 2024 74 mins

Link to charity fundraiser and socials: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome This week we take a look at the Lord of the Nazgûl and his very long history. This guy is like 4000 years old, and we only see him for a short time in Lord of the Rings. Criminal. Let's look at why he was the chief of Sauron's servants.

38 - Economies of Middle-earth - Swapsies

Feb 05 2024 64 mins

We discuss the various economies of middle-earth this week. From Hobbits in the Shire, to the slaves of Mordor, and everyone in between!

37 - Drunk Talk - Fëanor on Trial ft. Aleks Pointyeared

Jan 21 2024 98 mins

We're joined by Aleks Pointyeared from the Fellowship of the Readers book club. A tight-knit discord community currently reading The Fall of Númenor. Come join us! Links below. We put the elves' favourite badlad on trial for his actions. Becca is the judge, our guest is the defence and I am the outnumbered prosecution. We look at Fëanor's life and actions, as well as

36 - Elvish Names/The Valarin Language - Cosmic Geekiness

Jan 08 2024 38 mins

It's just Chris this week. He gets real nerdy with it, discussing how Elvish names work. He also covers what's known about the Valarin language.

35 - Drunk Talk - Festivals in Middle-earth

Dec 24 2023 56 mins

Festive drinks and a look at celebrations throughout Middle-earth. Fanfic not included.