43 episodes
A Drunk History Of Middle-earth 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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143 - Rohan Part 1 - Back when it was the Calenardhon
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The history of the Horse Lords this week! First in the series. We get realll deep. -
142 - Balrogs - Lads with Fiery Tempers
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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. -
141 - Relaxed Talk - Listener Questions and Smut
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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. -
140 - Human Origins and The First Fall of Man - Not a good time.
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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. -
139 - Witch-King of Angmar - Spooky Scary Skeletons
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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. -
138 - Economies of Middle-earth - Swapsies
We discuss the various economies of middle-earth this week. From Hobbits in the Shire, to the slaves of Mordor, and everyone in between!