Exploring Middle-Earth

It’s our 3rd Anniversary of the Podcast! Come celebrate with us as we continue our deep dive into the Two Towers and reminisce on some older memories. Thank you to any who listened over the years! Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Follow us on In...

In this Deep Dive episode, Grant and Jay take on the chapters Helm’s Deep and The Road to Isengard, as well as taking on part of the history of the Hornburg and the Battles of the Fords of Isen. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Follow us on Inst...

In this third episode of our “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” deep dive, we explore the chapters of “The White Rider” and “The King of the Golden Hall” Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow...

Welcome back to our Rings of Power Half Hour bonus episodes! As the Season 2 draws nearer and trailers are released, Jay and Grant will dissect each one and speculate on what might happen in the next season. Enjoy! Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.c...

In this first episode of our continuing Lord of the Rings Deep Dive series, Jay and Grant talk all about the Two Towers, the four winds, and the Riders of Rohirrim, as well as a fond reminiscence on Bernard Hill, the actor who plays King Théoden in the movies. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict...

In this episode, Jay and Grant dive into the land of Dor-Lómin of the First Age; all of its characters and events. LOTR Opera Volante Opera Productions Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on...

Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music...

Want to know the ins and outs of what some would call ‘magic’ in Middle-earth? How does it work? Who gets to use it? Find out in this episode of Exploring Middle-earth. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_ea...

Want to know more about Tolkien’s friends and greatest critics/influences? Join us in this episode as talk all about the different members of the infamous literary group called the Inklings. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter!...

In this nicely numbered episode, Jay and Grant explain the just who the Edain were and the parts that they played in the great story of Middle-earth. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMi...

No, this not about the band... or the football team! Grant and Jay are strictly talking about the eagles of Middle-earth! Join us as we discuss the history and the different characters of the Great Eagles of Tolkien’s legendarium. Check us out on Goodreads: Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulder Jay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedict Follow us on Instagram! @expl...

In this episode, Jay and Grant explore the history of the dark land of the Dark Lord; Mordor. This episode is quite long, but the last 30 minutes or so is Rings of Power rumors, so feel free to skip if you do not want spoilers. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/expl...

Episodes Referenced: Of Beren and Lúthien The Children of Fingolfin Fëanor and His Sons In this episode, our first back from the Deep Dive series, we explore the history and the downfall of Nargothrond, one of the greatest of the elven realms in the First Age of Middle-earth. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Con...

In this final episode of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Deep Dive series, Jay and Grant discuss the final two chapters of the book, as well as getting into some topical and controversial Lord of the Rings opinions and trivia. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https:/...

In this episode of Exploring Middle-Earth, Jay and Grant discuss the continuing journey of the Fellowship of the Ring as we near the end of our Deep Dive series. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com...

Jay and Grant discuss the tragic fate of the company in Moria and their escape from the Black Pit in this episode of the Deep Dive series. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music a...

In this episode of our Lord of the Rings Deep Dive series, we discuss the events of chapters 11 and 12 of the Fellowship of the Ring. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as wel...

Join Jay and Grant on this episode of Exploring Middle-earth as we take a deep dive through chapters 9 and 10 of the Fellowship of the Ring. Other episodes covering topics referenced in this episode: More on Bree More on Strider Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exp...

Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod

In this Deep Dive Episode, Jay and Grant discuss chapters 5 & 6 of the Fellowship of the Ring. Grant desperately tries to sound normal as he forgot his headphones! Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.co...

In this episode of our Lord of the Rings Deep Dive series, join Jay and Grant as we cover the events of the Fellowship of the Ring through the chapters “Three is Company” and “A Shortcut to Mushrooms”. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact...

In this first episode of a new series, Grant and Jay take a deep dive into “A Long-expected Party” and “Shadows of the Past” of The Fellowship of the Ring. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro...

In this episode, Jay and Grant cover the history and inhabitants of the legendary dark forest Mirkwood! Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth  Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth  Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth  Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com  Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Z...

Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth  Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth  Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth  Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com  Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman  https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod

Join Jay and Grant as they Explore Middle-earth! In this episode, we talk about the Music of the Ainur and the creation of Arda, plus we try our hand at even more trivia games. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth  Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth  Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth  Contact us at exploringmiddlee...