Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

We decided to mix it up for the holidays and wow, you all had some great questions! Here are my thoughts on a lot of great topics. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the R...

Gollum becomes suspicious, and Bilbo flees - but something surprising happens. The Ring is more subtle than we might expect. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots...

Probably the most memorable sentence in the entire Hobbit, and it gives us incredible insights into who Gollum is. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam:...

What could be more terrifying than wagering your life on riddles with a scary creature in the dark? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  http...

We begin the most iconic chapter in the entire book. Something that sticks with all of us, after reading. We all know what it's like to wander around in the dark. The fear. The loneliness... Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game strea...

The book's tone continues to darken as we get our first glimpse of real combat, and a look at legendary swords. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam...

Tolkien's perspective on orcs/goblins/uruks is more nuanced and interesting than you might have realized. Let's discuss the capture of Thorin's party by the goblins in the mountain. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game stream...

Bilbo's first mountain experience turns terrifying, and only descends from there. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  https://discord.gg...

I'm traveling in Germany this week, so let's discuss the origin of Tolkien's name, his time in World War 1, and his wonderful response to German publishers in 1938 when asked to prove his ancestry. Sources: http://www.elendilion.pl/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TolkienAncestry.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolkien_family https://greatwar.nl/frames/default-tolkiene.html https://lithub....

Elrond discovers moon-letters on the map, and hope in the journey rekindles. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce...

Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Threads:  h...

Epic battles and some really great character moments to discuss, plus Sauron is such a freaking narcissist and it's wonderful. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the R...

Elendil is so good in this episode! Also, thoughts on the "secret fire," the Stranger's delimma, the nature of pride and power, Sauron's manipulations, and Galadriel's realization. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game...

More Dwarves! Lots of rings! Sexy, sneaky Sauron! And so many fun foreshadowings. Here's everything I noticed about this episode and predictions for where we're going. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robo...

Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Threads:  https:...

Sauron's making rings! Did we see Ents? Isildur's character arc! Numenorean politics! Let's go! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discor...

Dwarves! Sauron as Annatar! The wisdom of Cirdan! So much to cover. Let's go! Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord:  https://discord.gg/tVn...

You may have noticed that the Elves in the Hobbit seem a bit different from in Tolkien's other works. Some would even say foolish. But that would be a foolish thing to think. (wink wink) Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:...

Spoiler Warning! How does this compare to season 1? What works and what doesn't? Let's take a look at the first episode of season 2 of the Rings of Power. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk...

Stories are almost never set in stone. We can't help but to update and expand the lore of the worlds we love. And it's normal. Here's why. Thoughts? Chime in on the Robots Radio Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Please note that I've cleaned up the audio as best as I could. I hope you enjoy! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://w...

As we wrap up the situation with the Trolls, Tolkien cleverly, in just a few words, tells us exactly who Bilbo and Gandalf are. Did you notice? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings a...

Welcome to the new extra content! These are extra episodes where I'll take on a topic or a "what if" scenario while I drive. This week, what does "canon" really mean? Thoughts? Chime in on the Robots Radio Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Please note that I've cleaned up the audio as best as I could. I hope you enjoy! Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/r...

Where do Trolls fit into the morality alignment grid? Chaotic Evil? True Neutral? Let's discuss that as the trolls try to cook the dwarves. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings a...

Trolls! We get to meet one of the most interesting "peoples" in the Hobbit, and Bilbo debates exactly what a burglar is supposed to do. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings a...

We begin chapter 2 with a close look at why Bilbo was allowed to sleep in late, and how Gandalf (and Tolkien!) is already setting up Bilbo's (and our!) adventure. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:  https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams:  twitch.tv/robotsradio T...