Sisters of the Shire Podcast

Mar 04 2025 118 ep. 62 mins 16

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"Dive into Middle-earth with the 'Sisters of Tolkien' podcast! Join Abi and Ashley on an epic journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's lesser-known works, including The Silmarillion and The Unfinished Tales. Whether you're a Tolkien enthusiast or a newcomer, we've got you covered! Explore the depths of Tolkien's universe, all in bite-sized portions that fit into your busy schedule. Let's make Tolkien's world accessible and enjoyable together. Tune in for fun discussions, pronunciation struggles, and everything in between! Speak, friend, and enter into the magic of Middle-earth with us!

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Sisters of the Shire S2 E33- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Mar 04 2025 50 mins

This week with the Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we get to learn about a few more 'napkin thoughts' that Tolkien came up with for this part of Turin's story on Amon Rudh. What alternate endings and deleted scenes will we learn about this time? Find out and take a listen to the Sisters of the Shire Podcast!https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersof

Sisters of the Shire S2 E32- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Feb 25 2025 56 mins

This week we get back into the Unfinished Tales! How does this version of the tale introduce Beleg back in to the story? How different is it from the Silmarillion? Find out this week on the Sisters of the Shire Podcast!https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com

Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4 Recap

Feb 18 2025 58 mins

This week at the Sisters of the Shire Podcast we discuss Amazon's Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4 'Eldest'. So many story building events and ties back to the Fellowship of the Ring including Tom Bombadil and the Barrow Downs! Let's not forget Abi's beloved Ent Husband and Wife get a scene as well! Join us as we talk all about it at the Sisters of the Shire Po

Sisters of the Shire S2 E31- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Feb 04 2025 55 mins

This week, we wrap up the section 'Of Mim the Dwarf,' but I couldn't let that grumpy old dwarf's story end just yet. What’s hidden in his sack besides the earthbreads? And what’s going on in that secret room no one is allowed to enter? Well, lucky for you, this podcast goes above and beyond to uncover the answers to these questions that I'm sure have been on

Sisters of the Shire S2 E30- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Jan 28 2025 55 mins

Welcome back to The Sisters of the Shire Podcast! This week, Turin and his outlaws find themselves stumbling through more darkness—both literal and figurative. Led deeper into the mysterious caves of a Dwarf with questionable hospitality, things take a turn when tragedy strikes and the tension rises. How will Turin handle the mounting pressure? Are Mim's intentions truly ho

Sisters of the Shire S2 E29- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Jan 21 2025 58 mins

Here is another episode that was stuck in podcast jail over the holidays! This time, we’re diving back into Túrin’s wild adventures with his outlaw crew, but things take a turn when they meet a new character—Mîm the Petty-dwarf! If you’ve read The Silmarillion, you probably already have thoughts about Mîm, and trust us, we do too. But in The Unfinished Tales, Mîm gets

Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 3 Recap

Jan 14 2025 75 mins

After a long hiatus filled with technical hiccups, holiday chaos, and family time, we’re finally back and ready to share an episode we recorded before the madness took over! Our sincerest apologies, friends of the Shire! So, what did you think of The Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 3? Ever wondered about the difference between talking trolls and the grunting ones of Middle-earth

Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 2 Recap

Nov 19 2024 68 mins

Join Abi and Ashley this week for an exciting bonus episode of The Sisters of the Shire Podcast as we dive into Episode 2 of Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' Season 2! Just how far will Halbrand (or should we say, Sauron?) go to worm his way back into Eregion? Is his heartfelt act worthy of a rom-com, complete with dramatic rainstorms, perfectly timed compliments, and just a sprinkle

Sisters of the Shire S2 E28- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Nov 12 2024 76 mins

Get ready to join us in the next chapter of Turin’s saga on *The Sisters of the Shire Podcast*! Last time, we took a deep dive into Turin’s perspective and that epic court session where he narrowly avoided punishment. This week, we flip the script to Beleg, Turin's steadfast friend, who sets out on an adventurous (and endlessly frustrating) quest to bring Turin some much-needed

Sisters of the Shire S2 E27- The Tales of the Children of Hurin

Nov 05 2024 83 mins

Join us as we dive into our new section, “Túrin Among the Outlaws.” This is Túrin’s story like you’ve never heard it before! The Unfinished Tales gives us a much deeper (and wilder) look at his days with a band of outlaws than The Silmarillion ever does. So, why did Túrin end up in the company of these “Wolf-men”? How did he rise to become their captain? The Silmaril