Sisters of the Shire Podcast

Ashley and Abi
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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!

  1. Sisters of the Shire S2 E55- Aldarion and Erendis

    5D AGO

    Sisters of the Shire S2 E55- Aldarion and Erendis

    This episode lingers in a quieter chapter of Aldarion and Erendis—one shaped by parental involvement, careful silences, meaningful gifts, and time spent in sacred places. We explore half-reconciliations, poetic words that don’t quite settle anything, and why moments of peace in Númenor often feel delicate rather than secure. It’s gentle on the surface, emotionally complicated underneath, with the sea waiting patiently in the background. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    45 min
  2. Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE Fan Expo 2026

    FEB 10 · BONUS

    Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE Fan Expo 2026

    *VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE* This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we’re still riding the high from an absolute blast at Fan Expo Portland — because yes, we met the Hobbits in real life and we are not emotionally recovered. We’re sharing what the convention was like, the moments that made us lose all composure, the unexpected highlights, and why Tolkien fans might just be the best people on the planet. From celebrity encounters to nerdy joy overload, this episode is a cozy, chaotic recap of a weekend that felt straight out of every Tolkien Nerd's dream. Settle in, laugh along with us, and relive the magic of Fan Expo Portland through our very excited, very hobbit-struck eyes. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    1h 1m
  3. Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE LOTR 25th Anniversary

    FEB 3 · BONUS

    Sisters of the Shire BONUS EPISODE LOTR 25th Anniversary

    This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, you get a special mini-sode as Abi and I talk about how we each marked the Lord of the Rings 25th anniversary in our own ways—and what stood out to us when we revisited the films yet again. We’re diving into tiny background details, moments that feel different with time, and the sheer staying power of a story we keep coming back to. Come celebrate the anniversary with us, reminisce about Middle-earth, and indulge in a little cinematic nostalgia along the way. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    38 min
  4. Sisters of the Shire Into the Heart of Middle Earth Promo with Kaitlyn Facista

    JAN 27 · BONUS

    Sisters of the Shire Into the Heart of Middle Earth Promo with Kaitlyn Facista

    VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we’re sitting down with author Kaitlyn Facista to talk about her beautiful new book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth. This isn’t your typical Tolkien companion or literary deep dive. Kaitlyn describes her work as “a spiritual journey for the hobbit at heart,” a way of wandering through Middle-earth while also learning something quietly meaningful about yourself along the way. You can’t read this book without feeling her heart on every page—she isn’t trying to lecture so much as gently guide, holding your hand and directing your gaze toward the hope and life lessons hidden within Tolkien’s world. Into the Heart of Middle-earth is available for preorder now, with a release date of 02/20/26.

    1h 1m
  5. Sisters of the Shire S2 E54- Aldarion and Erendis

    JAN 20

    Sisters of the Shire S2 E54- Aldarion and Erendis

    Aldarion is finally back in Númenor after fourteen years away, and while he pretends everything is fine, the island has other ideas—especially when Erendis keeps coming up in ways he absolutely did not plan for. He throws himself into fixing ships, reopening shipyards, and getting very invested in the state of Númenor’s trees, all while carefully not admitting how much he’s missed her. When their paths cross again, things quickly slide into that familiar mix of longing, awkwardness, and wildly different ideas of what a good life looks like. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    44 min
  6. Sisters of the Shire S2 E53- Aldarion and Erendis

    JAN 13

    Sisters of the Shire S2 E53- Aldarion and Erendis

    Aldarion is building enormous ships, refusing to settle down, and repeatedly sailing off much to his father’s growing frustration. King Meneldur finds himself increasingly disquieted as the Queen quietly nudges events along, Erendis keeps crossing Aldarion’s path at just the wrong moments, and Númenórean traditions and superstitions turn every departure into a much bigger deal than expected. Between forbidden blessings, symbolic green boughs, awkward gifts, and tense family conversations, emotions are running high and the sea itself feels a little less predictable than usual. Join us as we unpack rebellion, tradition, and slow-burning tension in Númenor—where love, duty, and wanderlust are all on a collision course.https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    51 min
  7. Sisters of the Shire S2 E52- Aldarion and Erendis

    JAN 6

    Sisters of the Shire S2 E52- Aldarion and Erendis

    In this episode, we detour into a delightfully dramatic footnote about the Númenóreans popping back into Middle-earth after centuries away and accidentally freaking everyone out just a little. Then it’s back to Númenor, where a prince who cannot quit the Sea, a dad who would really like him to stay home and learn king stuff, and a growing band of enthusiastic sailors keep missing each other completely. Add in feasts, shiny new titles, ever-bigger ships, and one quietly important newcomer, and you’ve got a story full of lore, family tension, and some truly impressive levels of maritime stubbornness—all with the sense that this is only the beginning. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    59 min

  8. 12/23/2025 · BONUS

    Sisters of the Shire CHRISTMAS Bonus Episode 2025

    This week on The Sisters of the Shire Podcast, we’re bringing you a special bonus Christmas episode that trades epic quests for hot cocoa and childhood wonder as we dive into Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas. This is an episode made for indulging your inner child—and maybe sharing with the actual children in your life—as Ashley and her daughter Lizzie take turns reading selections from the letters, while Abi and Ashley pause to discuss the unmistakable Tolkien-ness woven through every polar bear mishap and goblin-infested snowdrift. We talk about what these letters reveal about Tolkien as a father, a storyteller, and a world-builder, and why this small, playful corner of his writing still feels so magical. Settle in by the fire and join us for a Christmas episode that’s more North Pole chaos than Middle-earth catastrophe. https://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/ https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

    37 min
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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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