That's What I'm Tolkien About

Dec 16 2024 245 ep. 67 mins 375
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Join Mary Clay Watt on her first journey through Lord of the Rings. Each episode is a chapter discussion of the books with fans, featuring mispronounced names, outlandish theories, and praise (or criticism!) for JRR Tolkien.

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War of the Rohirrim with Black Nerds Create

Dec 16 2024 92 mins  
Well I’m back. And so are Bayana and Delia! We’re discussing War of the Rohirrim in which a Tolkien movie finally passes the bechdel test, Helm is doing too much, and everyone is hot. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/ Merch - h

Drunk Middle Earth History: Rohan and the Legend of Helm Hammerhand (with Luke of the Podwans)

Dec 09 2024 50 mins  
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Luke as we talk about beefing with a horse, death by uppercut, and whether or not Christopher Lee could consent to AI usage. Unofficial Disclaimer: Luke and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod In

Rings of Power - Season 2 Wrap-Up (with Belmont, KaiaKayy, and Silmarilleanne)

Oct 14 2024 98 mins  
Palantirs, balrogs, orc babies, oh my! We’re still processing the end of season 2, so let’s take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss what worked and what didn’t this season. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/ Mer

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame (with Luke of the Podwans - Part 2)

Oct 08 2024 50 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! The pieces are in place for Celebrimbanner, Gil-Galad stole the season with one word, and Halbrand returns. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/ Merch - https://bit.l

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame (with Luke of the Podwans - Part 1)

Oct 07 2024 68 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! Tolkien proved to be a perfect palette cleanser, we don’t deserve Durin IV, and you can’t not look epic when you pick up Narsil. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpo

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die (with Knew Betta Do Betta)

Sep 30 2024 92 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Add Feanor’s hammer to the casualties list, the kiss exists in the context of all in which they live and what came before, and Elrond traumatized us with 3 words. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 6: Where is He? (with Tolkien With Friends)

Sep 23 2024 100 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor just has ADHD, Galadriel continues to think she can fix bad boys, and Tom Bombadil needs to stick to being Tommy B. That’s What I’m Tolkien About - Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone (with Airplane Facts with Max)

Sep 16 2024 86 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor and Narvi need their own HGTV show, all your favorite couples are shipped via FedEx, and we’ll never get over Valindil. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkw

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest (with FreddiesRoommate)

Sep 09 2024 99 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! MC and Justin make a bet, Justin isn’t moved by the Bombadil lore, and Rings of Power needs some more Rings of Power. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 3: The Eagle and the Sceptre (with Breabird)

Sep 02 2024 90 mins  
Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! We encounter the biggest controversy in Rings of Power so far, an orc baby, Isildur is a confirmed horsegirl, and the dwarf writing team needs a raise. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that ther