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Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

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  • Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

    238: The Nature of Evil (Sauron, Morgoth, & Gollum) VIP Patron Chat, Oct 2026

    11/09/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    Sauron, Morgoth, and Gollum represent very different perspectives on the nature of Evil, in both obvious and subtle ways. Our VIP Patrons join me this month to explore these ideas and more.
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    237: FotR 34: We Finally Get To Meet Goldberry

    11/02/2026 | 30 mins.
    Wow, what a great beginning to chapter 7. Goldberry invites the hobbits in, and we're inundated with natural symbolism and light. Let's discuss what it all means.
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    236: FotR 33: Tom Bombadil Saves The Day

    10/26/2026 | 30 mins.
    Tom Bombadil and Goldberry are two of the most mysterious people in middle earth. So, of course, we hang on every word Tolkien used in and around them as Tom saves the hobbits from Old Man Willow.
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    235: FotR 32: The Old Forest Echoes Myths & Stories Beginning 4,000 Years Ago

    10/19/2026 | 30 mins.
    As the hobbits make their way to the heart of the Old Forest, I noticed some new connections to old stories like Dante's Inferno, Spencer's Faerie Queen, and even the Epic of Gilgamesh.
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    234: FotR 31: How The Old Forest Prepares Us For Fangorn and The Ents

    10/12/2026 | 29 mins.
    Tolkien's themes often repeat through his stories. With the Old Forest, we get a glimpse of Fangorn before we even know that Ents exist.
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About Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained
From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time. It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspective, this is the perfect Tolkien podcast for you. This is part of the Robots Radio network and is brought to you by the host of other hit lore shows including the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, and Retro Recall. For business inquiries or advertising please contact robotsnetwork@gmail.com. This podcast is supported by our patrons at https://patreon.com/lotrlorecast.
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