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

In the House of Tom Bombadil 23.03.2024

After being rescued from Old Man Willow, the hobbits make their way to the home of a curious, albeit, merry fellow. What shall they discover in.....The House of Tom Bombadil?

The Old Forest 20.03.2024

Frodo told his friends the true purpose of his leaving Merry, Pippin and Sam all agreed to go with Fatty Bolger agreed to stay behind as a decoy They are preparing to go into....the Old Forest, will it prove lesser or greater threat than the Black Riders?

A Conspiracy Unmasked 17.03.2024

"It's all coming out now..." Frodo and his companions have only just reunited with Meriadoc Brandybuck but they still need to make it safely to his new home in Crickhollow. After that will Frodo tell his friends the truth of why the Riders seek him or will this chapter name take a page from GRR Martin?

A Shortcut to Mushrooms 01.03.2024

After a deus ex elves; Frodo, Sam and Pippin still must make it to the Buckleberry Ferry but their steps are still dogged by the menacing Black Riders.

A Shadow of the Past prt 2 28.01.2024

Gandalf helps Frodo get his journey planned out but before Frodo even leaves the Shire....dark forces are already on the move.

A Shadow of the Past prt 1 27.01.2024

One thing I forgot with this read through is that there are many chapters in the Lord of the Rings that are significantly longer so some will need to be separated into parts. Now let's see what trouble Bilbo left to Frodo as part of the estate....

A Long Expected Party 24.12.2023

Here we are at last, my friends! Join us for the celebration of Bilbo's one hundred and eleventh birthday! And Happy Christmas!!

Mithril 09.12.2023

Mithril, as light as a feather and as hard as dragon scales! Lets dive into the lore and compare it to the Rings of Power.

The Dark Lord Sauron 01.11.2023

Time to learn about the dark lord of Mordor from Gandalf and hear a little bit about the Shadow of War franchise. Happy All Hallows Eve! Fair warning this episode may be a little more frightening for younger listeners.

Halloween Special: Fog on the Barrow-Downs 31.10.2023

As a spoiler and in honor of All Hallow's Eve, I am releasing a readthrough of chapter 8 of the Fellowship of the Ring. See what happens when Frodo and his brave friends get themselves in their SECOND situation of bitting off more than they can chew.

Rings of Power Commentary Episode 1 24.09.2023

A Shadow of the Past. Listen to my thoughts as we dive into the first episode of season 1 of the Rings of Power.

The Final Stage 17.09.2023

All good tales must come to an end...and that includes this one. Do not weep for while it is the end of this adventure, there are more on the horizon.

The Clouds Burst and the Return Journey 10.09.2023

Last plan in a master plan....a plan, long in the making.

A Thief in the Night 01.09.2023

Bilbo has finally had it and believes he must do something to remedy this whole wretched business....will peace result?

The Gathering of the Clouds 27.08.2023

It is a tense moment as Thorin and Company begin to get a sense of their strategic position. They are beginning to find themselves rather surrounded by stormclouds....

Fire and Water 20.08.2023

Smaug finally is being shown in his full terror and glory, will the dwarves quest result in the eradication of the people of Esgaroth or will other powers intervene?

Bonus Episode: Viking Wisdom 02.08.2023

This was a project I had the pleasure of being apart of not a long while back. With permission of the writer I was allowed to share it with you all today. Enjoy this work by Katie Wagner!

Not At Home 01.07.2023

After the audience with Smaug, Bilbo and the company of Thorin Oakenshield must decide what to do now that they are trapped in Erebor....potentially with a very angry dragon.

Inside Information 30.06.2023

The moment we have all be waiting for....the chiefest and greatest of calamities.

On the Doorstep 25.06.2023

Well they got resupplied, given aid from the people of Laketown....Will they succeed in their quest and find the hidden door to the Lonely Mountain? Apologies, I know my mic's softening filter is missing and needs to be replaced.

A Warm Welcome 15.06.2023

Our brave Hobbit is almost out of the woods and into the next phase of his adventure.

Barrells out of Bond 29.04.2023

The Dwarves have just been saved yet again but Bilbo's quick thinking, but they are not out of the woods yet.....now they must find another escape.

Passage through Mirkwood 17.04.2023

Lets see what happens when our brave company is forced to go through Mirkwood forest. What perils and dangers await? Small cameo potentially from the dogs I am house sitting with.

His name is Beorn....He's a Skinchanger 17.02.2023

From one strange house to another.  Hopefully the house stays as friendly as the other houses.

Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire 04.02.2023

As if Gollum wasn't scary enough- join us as we go through chapter 6 of the Hobbit together.

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