Tolkien Takeaway

Vasilios Asimakos

An energetic exploration of Tolkien's works by Tolkien nerd Vasilios Asimakos, ceaselessly delving into unpredictable Tolkien topics, because "not all those who wander are lost."

  1. 06/30/2020

    Episode 33; or Trust and Potential

    Episode 33 is here! Don't be so upset; it's only a short one! Vasilios discusses the passing of Sir Ian Holm and the new Tolkien material that has been announced, and then pads quietly into the Hobbit Hole, where a decision of Gandalf's resonates with him quite loudly. Sir Ian Holm Obituary: https://variety.com/2020/film/global/ian-holm-dead-bilbo-baggins-lord-of-the-rings-1234642549/?fbclid=IwAR0QICBek2vYxvThp8Dr-pWRwOU1QSoExFl_AgjBvZyjN6I61Lwf-rmAjRU Sir Ian Holm IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000453/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRz…IyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

    Episode 33; or Trust and Potential

  2. 06/16/2020

    Episode 32; or The Felves, Part II

    Episode 32! In this episode, Vasilios gives you the latest news from Oxonmoot. Then the Felf (famous First Age Elves whose name begins with F) parade continues with short profiles of Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod. He crowns YOUR favorite Felf and HIS favorite Felf. Are they the same? Find out! In the Hobbit Hole: the often-forgotten beauty of gift-giving. Oxonmoot News: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-online/ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

    Episode 32; or The Felves, Part II

  3. 06/01/2020

    Episode 31; or The Felves, Part I

    Episode 31! In this episode, Vasilios gives his take on the Josh Gad-hosted Reunited Apart: Lord of the Rings Edition. Then, set on helping you remember which F-named Elf (Felf?)is which, he does a quick rundown of Finwë, Feanor, and Fingolfin's greatest hits (with Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod to be covered next week). In the Hobbit Hole: heroes in stories worth reading don't turn back. One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S6x_kCs Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

    Episode 31; or The Felves, Part I

  4. 05/19/2020

    Episode 30; or That Call You Have to Take

    Episode 30 has arrived! Another "tens" milestone! In this episode Vasilios describes what it was like listening to the unendingly talented Andy Serkis perform a reading of "Riddles in the Dark" and gives his impressions of the upcoming Gollum video game stills. In the Hobbit Hole: hearing the call of the sea in your own life. Hobbitathon News Story: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/07/andy-serkis-to-read-the-hobbit-nonstop-for-charity-nhs Recording of "Riddles in the Dark": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSeVHqp2eQA Stills from Lord of the Rings: Gollum: https://geekculture.co/first-look-at-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-shows-tolkiens-tale-in-next-gen-glory/ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

    Episode 30; or That Call You Have to Take

  5. 05/04/2020

    Episode 29; or Home Is Where the Hearth Is

    Episode 29 is here! Vasilios shares Tolkien news from the reptile and motorcycle realm (yes, you read those correctly), talks about the Tolkien Society Awards, and reads his newest review! Afterward, he heads straight for the Hobbit Hole, where he drops some HUGE personal news. Then he explores a famous passage from The Return of the King and talks about why it now resonates so much more with him. Elessaurus: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8201347/Brazilian-reptile-species-named-Aragorn-Lord-Rings.html Yamaha Smaug: https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/this-custom-yamaha-was-inspired-by-a-rolex-watch-and-named-after-a-dragon-2912776/ Tolkien Society Awards 2020: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2020/04/winners-of-the-tolkien-society-awards-2020-announced/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

    Episode 29; or Home Is Where the Hearth Is

  6. 04/17/2020

    Episode 28; or A Conversation With Charlie Vaughn

    Episode 28 is a VERY special episode. Vasilios gets to talk with that immensely talented musician who moved hearts at SoCal Moot, Charlie Vaughn! They discuss Charlie's experience playing at the moot, his musical process, and his love of things Tolkien. Then, sit back and enjoy TWO of Charlie's songs in their entirety (including the audience favorite, "Tale of Tinuviel")and get an inside look at their composition. In the Hobbit Hole: Finrod Felagund, Charlie Vaughn, and the magic that is music. Charlie's Tolkien work on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bilanxmond Charlie's YouTube page, featuring his Tolkien song lyric videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7bvZa2QdrA4L-8yyGGtFQ Charlie's Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/486L817VMvsAGTnNSokyEU?si=rRgKMcQ3QwemNy-Y87McsA The Tolkien Professor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tolkien-professor/id1437953157 Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

  7. 04/06/2020

    Episode 27; or Onward: A Tolkienite's Reading

    EPISODE 27! In this episode, Vasilios discusses his magical Tolkien Reading Day experience, then talks Disney and Pixar's ONWARD from a Tolkienist perspective. So SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS! He points out all the Tolkien homages he found in the film, then takes a look at the thematic similarities and differences between ONWARD and Tolkien's legendarium. There are more similarities than you'd imagine! In the Hobbit Hole: Feanor, and channeling our gifts for good. You know, unlike Feanor. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! The Tolkien Guide: https://www.tolkienguide.com/ https://twitter.com/TolkienGuide Onward on Disney Plus: https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/subscribe?gclid=CjwKCAjwpqv0BRABEiwA-TySwdeOvLrNbyrSlxiaOIvJZ3Yq-D5Hhf3q6VR4DPh7ZWH5wr1ing2KPRoCdQIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

  8. 03/25/2020

    Episode 26; or Tolkien Reading Day 2020

    It's a BONUS Episode for Tolkien Reading Day 2020! What!? In this episode, Vasilios talks a little bit about what March 25th means to him, discusses nature as a doorway to Faery, and then reads a bit from his favorite Tolkien short story,"Smith of Wootton Major." Happy Tolkien Reading Day, everyone! If you'd like to hear a bit more Vasilios, tune in to this YouTube Channel at 3:45PM PST, where he will be joining the Tolkien Guide's all-day Tolkien Reading Day festivities:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdXtDHE6rKI. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

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An energetic exploration of Tolkien's works by Tolkien nerd Vasilios Asimakos, ceaselessly delving into unpredictable Tolkien topics, because "not all those who wander are lost."

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  • Creator
    Vasilios Asimakos
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Tolkien Takeaway