Today's Tolkien Times

It’s time for a lingering look at a number of Númenórean names as we examine the etymology of… oh, I’m out of alliteration. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our readings in Carpenter’s book, The Inklings, as we learn about C.S. Lewis’ good friend, Charles Williams — and what Tolkien thought of him, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he begins the final week of Series 5 of the TTT with a question about the Rings of Power and longevity. Or maybe it’s the Oil of Olwë? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erendis makes her position quite clear, as she and Aldarion are reunited after his 14-year long journey. Aldarion appears to turn a new leaf, but will it stick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return for another long reading from The Lay of Leithian as Daeron the minstrel plays for the lovely Lúthien as she dances, and a rough-looking stranger comes stumbling onto the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old Rory Brandybuck has a point, after all. We return to the Long-expected Party just in time to see Bilbo disappear. Plus, what’s a party without a little regret? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Man of the West steps away from The Lord of the Rings for a week as we look at a place mentioned in the Second Age Saturday readings this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our time in Carpenter’s The Inklings and talk about Tolkien’s belief in the inherent truths of myth, and the effect his arguments had on Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he starts week 40 of Today’s Tolkien Times with a question about what Gandalf knew, and when he knew it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aldarion manages to drive Erendis away from Armenolos even while he’s away for nearly 15 years. Just imagine what will happen when he returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that Thingol married up, but our time in The Lay of Leithian today really gives us some insight as to why. Also, we meet Daeron — forgotten harper, singer doomed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True of Bilbo and his guests, as well as The Man of the West and his listeners. More time at A Long-expected Party, a discussion about fireworks and waistcoats, not to mention a very dangerous dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to break out your Old English and even Old Norse as we look at Bilbo’s age of eleventy-one, and learn that abandoning the long hundred meant losing out on some cool numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our study on the Inklings with a look at ‘The Great War’ between C.S. Lewis and Owen Barfield, as well as a stroll on Addison’s Walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he starts week 39 of the TTT with a question about the jobs of the five ‘chief’ wizards. Also: a follow-up on Fëanor confirms our suspicions: he’s still a jerk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for the continuing adventures of Aldarion as he finally has eyes for Erendis. As he sails off for distant shores. Plus, the Green Bough of Return and more beautiful names of trees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beren is really good at killing Orcs and other bad guys; maybe too good. Join The Man of the West for his continued readings through The Lay of Leithian, as Beren finally heads south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let us all hope that the art of The Man of the West does the same. Join him today for our continuing read through A Long-Expected Party, this time with fireworks and even more food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, actually, it does — but it also means a half-dozen other things or so. Join The Man of the West for a look at a word that has offended the Sackville-Bagginses. Also, Gloin says Bilbo looks like a dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t blame me: the punctuation is in the original. Time for another close look at the budding friendship between C.S. Lewis and Tolkien; so long as the former doesn’t keep making terrible poetry suggestions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he starts the week off talking about one of his favorite characters in the legendarium. And his unfortunate cousin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, Aldarion: maybe, I don’t know, stop being a mariner? We continue with the tale of Aldarion and Erendis, the former of whom is beginning to show some troubling traits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to the tale of Beren as Gorlim visits him in a dream, and he returns to utter devastation. A vow of vengeance follows, and one bad guy definitely gets what’s coming to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to Hobbiton just as preparations for a massive party are underway: we’re reminded of how important the postal service is, and get a glimpse of hobbit birthday traditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a closer look at nine different Shire family names in this week’s Word-nerd Wednesday and learn that the majority of them are based on hobbits ummm… enjoying their food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices