Alex Holmgren

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth

Arts EN ↓ 134 episodes

Taking a casual journey though the works of Tolkien; going through the books as if it were an audio play, talking about upcoming Lord of the Rings news, and discussing thoughts and questions as we read through these stories.

Author

Alex Holmgren

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Netflix in Middle Earth? 07.12.2025

As many of you have probably heard, Netflix has won the bidding war for Warner Brothers- these are just some of my humble thoughts...what do you think?

Pyre of Denethor 05.12.2025

WARNING: This particular chapter is very intense- parents please use discretion before listening to this episode. Now we rewind to the moment when the Witch-King leaves the Gates of Minas Tirith and Pippin is rushing to tell Gandalf what Denethor has gotten up to.

Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 2 23.11.2025

Now that the Witch-King has been vanquished....Theoden is still no more...and there are still many more enemies to fight.

Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 1 18.11.2025

Now we see what the dread Lord of the Nazgul has to respond to the charge of the Rohirrim. How will it bear for Theoden, Eomer, Eowyn and Merry? Listen in and find out!

First Blood 31.10.2025

I know this is not your typical Endorenna related content- but seeing as we already read the scarier chapters of Lord of the Rings, I figured we could handle this detour- so buckle up and prep the hyperdrive! WARNING: this may be a little intense for younger listeners.

The Ride of the Rohirrim 18.10.2025

We come at last to the heroic Meriadoc- Sword-Thain of Theoden King......who also totally is not supposed to be there...but he is. Now see what awaits Dernhelm, Theoden and Merry AND the mysterious pukel-men.

The Seige of Gondor prt 3 11.10.2025

The Board is set and the pieces are moving.....

The Seige of Gondor prt 2 04.10.2025

We come to it at last....the great battle of our time. Here the hammer stroke will fall the hardest...

Seige of Gondor prt 1 30.09.2025

Now we are back with Pippin and Gandalf in the besieged city of Minas Tirith- however they may at last hear word of their friends far afield....

Muster of Rohan 29.09.2025

Now we are back with Merry and the Rohirrim- Theoden, Eomer and Eoywn have important decisions that will change the course of middle earth.

The Passinng of the Grey Company part 2 14.09.2025

Resuming the trials of Aragorn on his way to Minas Tirith!

The Passing of the Grey Company prt 1 08.09.2025

Now we rewind back to Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Meriadoc Brandybuck. They are still with the company of King Theoden- we see how events lead them on the path to Minas Tirith...and war....

Minas Tirith prt 2 23.08.2025

Resuming our introduction to the largest kingdom of men in the third age- Pippin has been brought before the seat of Denethor, son of Ecthelion Lord and Steward of Gondor and also the father of Boromir.....

Minas Tirith prt 1 18.08.2025

Gandalf and Pippin are riding away from Theoden's company after the winged shadow passed over their camp- now they are at last on their way to the city that Boromir hailed from, Minas Tirith- City of Kings and Tower of Guard

An Expected Interview: Susie Holmgren 13.07.2025

MY MOMMA :)

The Blind Musician 13.07.2025

This is a bonus episode of an independent film I had the privilege of being a part of- it as directed and produced by Dale McInnis. Though it should be noted that there are some intense elements to this story- for that reason we do not recommend this for listeners/viewers under the age of 16.

An Expected Interview: Josh Ottenbacher 06.06.2025

One of my Starbucks brothers- come listen as we talk about what makes it special.

An Expected Interview: Greg 30.05.2025

Join me and one of my good college friends as we go over some of the deeper lessons to be gleaned from middle-earth

An Expected Interview: Nathan 23.05.2025

Join me as I interview the first in my series of An Expected Interview participants, my sometimes cohost Nathan!

The Choices of Master Samwise 18.05.2025

Just when they thought they made it through Shelob's Lair, now Sam is forced to make difficult choices....

Shelob's Lair 28.04.2025

At last we see the terror that dwells in the pass over Minas Morgul.

The Pass of Cirith Ungol 31.03.2025

Now we come to arguably one of the most dangerous legs of Frodo and Sam's journey. Join us as they enter the Morgul vale and brave the dangerous winding stair of Cirith Ungol.

The Journey to the Cross-Roads 30.03.2025

Now Frodo, Sam and Gollum must take their leave from Faramir and the brave Rangers of Ithilien. Faramir has cautioned them about traveling towards Cirith Ungol but is able to give no other warning as to why- in the meantime the hobbits must go on. ..in land that is now filled with unfriendly eyes.

The Forbidden Pool 22.03.2025

At long last, the most unpleasant baggage has returned. But in order to see what shall become of him- you best tune into this episode.

A Window on the West prt 2 02.03.2025

We continue the traveling with Faramir and the rangers of Ithilien. Thus far we have still seen no sign of Gollum, time will tell....if this is the last we shall see of him AND if this brother of Boromir is safe or does he share his brother's temptation?

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