A Sacred Fellowship

We get the brief version of the end of Hurin's sufferings and the after effects on Doriath. Doesn't look too good for Gondolin either, TBH. We found ourselves wondering about Galadriel in this chapter. Her voice is missing and she likely witnessed and participated, so we imagined a bit of what she might have seen, said, and done. Thank you to our sponsor, The Hero's Journal!

We take on the second half of this profound and powerful exploration of human nature at its most frail and fallible. We may aspire to be like the greats and we must also pause to consider when we resemble the tragic hero. Thank you to The Hero's Journal for sponsoring us!

Was there ever a character who was so present, so mindful, so aware, so trusting! Tuor is trusting and patient and is rewarded with the guidance he needs, the friends, the equipment, even the food, and finally the path. Enjoy our discussion of this chapter from Unfinished Tales. Do you know somebody going through a change in their lives? The Hero's Journal is the perfect companion for their questi...

Kathryn and Lorienne are looking at this chapter over a few weeks. Our theme is HUBRIS with a side of HARMARTIA. We welcome your thoughts on this chapter, this tragic character, and anything else Tolkien related. Please check out our sponsor at theherosjournal.co

Hurin and Huor are heroes, but Kathryn's fantastic pronunciations of some of the greatest quotes by Tolkien are EPIC. Check out our sponsor at theherosjournal.co for your own chance to be epic.

The episode is too short to properly know the chapter of Beren and Luthien and almost long enough that we needed three. In a first ever split, Kathryn and Lorienne resume discussions of Beren and Luthien. Enjoy the journey!

For the first time ever, we are dividing a chapter. Why not take more time with Beren and Luthien! So enjoy this first part of the chapter and our conversation about WILL, willing, battles of will, etc. Stay tuned for the Eleventy First Episode where we will complete the chapter, do a sacred practice and celebrate this Bilbo-esque milestone. Remember to check out our sponsor, The Hero's Journal.

Kathryn and Lorienne welcome Chad B. back to help us through this rich chapter on the Fourth Battle. Chad helps us see where bits from other chapters fit into the time line of this one and we solve for once and for all the parentage of Gil-Galad. Really. No more questions or confusions.

Our theme is Growth, mostly positive, some a hint of trouble to come, in the first appearance of Men in Middle Earth. Lorienne and Kathryn have a vicious battle over a possible eucatastrophe and we come out just fine. We ponder how changing our minds can allow us to grow. And remember if you've got a gift to give, there's nothing better than https://theherosjournal.co!

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the comforting kinds of solitude and the isolating kinds, each of which show up in this chapter of the Silmarillion. Who doesn't name their child for TWELVE YEARS??? Please support our sponsors The Hero's Journal.

Kathryn and Lorienne look at different types of judgment as they manifest in Of the Noldor in Beleriand. Meanwhile, Turgon and Finrod begin their great projects, Galadriel drops some knowledge on Melian, and Turgon bans a language. Check out our sponsor at The Hero's Journal.

Who knew a chapter on geography could lead to a discussion of Jewish humor and prophecy, Hamilton references (well, everybody knew that), and profound revelations about home. Who's afraid of Chapter 14? NOT US! Enjoy, and get your own Hero's Journal here!

Obligation runs through this chapter and secrets are kept, alliances made, saving a loved one triumphs over a feud, and Feanor's oath outlives him. And WHY don't Turgon and Finrod share their dreams with one another??

Lorienne and Kathryn, back at our respective homes, discuss Chapter 11 of the Silmarillion, and a bit of Chapter 9, and a bit of the end of Lord of the Rings, as one does. Exile is a rich theme for this chapter. Let us know what you think. Thank you to theherosjournal.co for your support!

LIVE FROM LA, it's A Sacred Fellowship!  In this episode, your hosts, Kathryn Olsen and Lorienne Schwenk gather around the same computer and talk about the constructive and destructive examples of community in "Of the Sindar."   Sponsored by The Hero's Journal:  www.theherosjournal.co

Who's got Attachment issues? In the Flight of the Noldor, nobody is spared. There's definitely a winner in the Attachment Achievement Awards. It's the one, the only, Fëanor!

In which Kathryn and Lorienne, joined by Christine Renner, celebrate the music and poetry of the Legendarium, thus marking 100 episodes of the podcast. Thank you to A Hero's Journal, our sponsor.

Two of Queen B's cats fight and yowl and scream while Kathryn and Lorienne try to discuss Ungoliant and Melkor. Tea got spilled. Forbidden Planet, Doctor Who, and of course Hamilton all made an appearance. Join the party!

What could Feanor have been if he had truly understood his Spirit of Fire? What if the Silmarils had been in the safekeeping of the Valar? How does Melkor know so much about Family Dysfunction and Dynamic?

Hosts Lorienne Schwenk and Kathryn Olsen are joined by a host of wonderful people to discuss the impact of love and friendship in the Legendarium.  Feelings get drudged up a lot.

Hosts Lorienne Schwenk and Kathryn Olsen are joined by a host of wonderful people to discuss the impact of love and friendship in the Legendarium.  Feelings get drudged up a lot.

Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the various kinds of ambition on display in this chapter of the Silmarillion. Even Iluvatar can be seen as ambitious in making sure Fëanor is not an only child.

We don't talk about Utumno no no no. We do ponder why the Teleri weren't ready to cross and remain so long on the Lonely Isle.

When two lovers meet in Mayfair So the legends tell Songbirds sing and winter turns to spring Every winding street in Mayfair falls beneath the spell I know such enchantment can be 'Cause it happened one evening to meThat certain night, the night we met, There was magic abroad in the air, There were angels dining at the Ritz And A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square I may be right, I may be wrong,...

Sorry. Really. Here is the continuation of the discussion of the arrival of the Elves, the chaining of Melkor, and the frailty of podcast hosts.