That's What I'm Tolkien About

Being the one hundred and thirtieth episode in which MC shares her intermission pee break tip, Shelob needs a tap number, and the musical took “break a leg!” literally.   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod   Facebook Group - ht...

Being the look back at 2021 in which we revisit the question, ”Is Viggo Mortensen actually a ranger?”, discuss the pure cinnamon roll that is Faramir, fight over name pronunciations, and more!   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutp...

Being the one hundred and twenty-nine episode of the show in which VeggieTales is socialist propaganda, Lord of the Rings is maybe a Christmas movie, and not enough vegetables were utilized.    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.t...

Being the one hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the show in which Denethor and Thedoen die vaguely, we’re smuggling Kinder eggs, and Aragorn is Jesus.    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram...

Being the one hundred and twenty-seven episode of the show in which we’re going out with a bang (sort of), Rankin/Bass wrote a banger, and Frodo has a vendetta against water.    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolki...

Being the one hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the show in which Balrog wings are controversial, MC relives the first time she got spoiled, and the end?   MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy (get it before it’s taken down again but also knock on wood that it isn’t!)   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbn...

Being the one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the show in which 17 year old Peter Jackson draws inspiration, Aragorn has no pants, and something LGBT happens.   MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy (get it before it’s taken down again but also knock on wood that it isn’t!)   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to http...

Being the one hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the show in which the Miser brothers are gay icons, this Gandalf is even more dramatic and savage, and we finally learn the eagles are the fifth army.   That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      Merch is back up! (for now): https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25646776-hobbity-holidays...

Here's a bonus episode for you just cuz! I answer questions about podcasting, what's coming up next, music, and more.   Watch the animated Hobbit (1977): https://archive.org/details/TheHobbit1977Version   The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod   Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/   Merch - https://bit.ly/3...

Being the one hundred and twenty-third episode of the show in which Mike and Mary Clay discuss dealing with problematic aspects of these works of fiction, the acceptance and negativity within the fandoms, and moments from the stories that surprised them.   Get your "Merry Christmas and a Pippin New Year" merch! https://bit.ly/3CYbcoh     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For...

Being the one hundred and twenty-second episode of the show in which Legolas does some cool 14 year old boy fight moves, Martin Freeman makes us cry, and we go there and back again.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show...

Being the one hundred and twenty-first episode of the show in which there’s swearing in Middle Earth, there are technically five armies, I guess, and Peter Jackson has definitely written in depth Thranduil fanfiction.    NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information,...

Being the one hundred and twentieth episode of the show in which Samara from The Ring makes a guest appearance, MC gets closure with an acorn, and the One ring is actually from Claire’s.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The...

Being the one hundred and nineteenth episode of the show in which we still don’t know what the five armies are, Bard is still the best character. and Alfrid is still the worst.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twi...

Being the one hundred and eighteenth episode of the show in which there’s a dirty Aragorn vs. clean Aragorn debate, Justin is a Tauriel/Kili defender, and there is no desolation of Smaug.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      Th...

Being the one hundred and seventeenth episode of the show in which Bard doesn’t do much barding, Justin and MC collectively know half of the dwarves, and Legolas does too much parkour.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The S...

Being the one hundred and sixteenth episode of the show in which there are slightly more than 2 women in this trilogy, we connect the Orlando Bloom cinematic universe, and Gandalf’s plot is a lot to take in at 6 AM.   NEW AUTUMNAL HOBBITY MERCH! Get shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more: https://bit.ly/2XAtEmN     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go...

Being the one hundred and fifteenth episode of the show in which we’re all Frodo loving barrel babies, Mirkwood elves know how to get LIT, and the barrel math isn’t adding up.   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Inst...

Being the one hundred and fourteenth episode of the show in which Martin Freeman needs an Oscar, there’s a woman, and we see where Legolas gets his extra-ness from.   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  ww...

Being the one hundred and thirteenth episode of the show in which we once again come up with better ideas than Peter Jackson, we’re parallel to the rails, and it could have been worse.   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienabou...

Being the one hundred and twelfth episode of the show in which we address the Radagast controversy, Frodo and Sam have a mouse child, and the eagles actually did nothing.   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram...

Being the eleventy-first episode of the show in which we ask the questions, what about breakfast?;  is there orc capitalism?; and how are any of them alive?   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  www.instag...

Being the one hundred and tenth episode of the show in which hobbits don’t snore, the elves are the 1%, and the ponies got away.    LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram -  www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod   F...

Being the one hundred and ninth episode of the show in which it’s actually a pretty well expected journey, Bilbo is being fun traumatized, and it’s pronounced Gloin, not Gloin.    LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show: Twitter -  www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod In...

We're about to go on another adventure! Tuesday we start the infamous Hobbit movies but first find out what scenes I'm most excited to see, what dwarf I'm predicting will be the hottest, and what I might cover in the future!   LISTENER SURVEY! https://forms.gle/9khyjQa7HqVwutvCA     That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/      The Show...