Tolkien - The Lorehounds

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the second part of Of Túrin Turambar , the twenty-fifth portion of The Silmarillion . They discuss classical heroes, the grimdark present in Tolkien's writings, and how a character gets in their own way. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Túrin Turambar , the twenty-fourth portion of The Silmarillion . They discuss the Norse origins of Túrin, the effects of curses and expectations, and the changes in Thingol. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/th...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad , the twenty-third story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the fall of Fingon, the capture of Húrin, and how this devastating battle was inspired by Tolkien's World War I experience. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supe...

John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss the second part Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-second story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the greatest dog of all time, the humbling of Thingol, and the death and return of Beren. Lea's Content https://linktr.ee/sil.lea Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/...

John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-first story in The Silmarillion . They discuss werewolf Sauron, the fall of Finrod, and the beginning of elvish-mannish romance. Lea's Content https://linktr.ee/sil.lea Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Sen...

John is joined by Aaron from Lore of the Rings to discuss Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin, the twentieth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the might of an elvish king, the feat of Morgoth, and the rise of heroic houses of men. Listen to Aaron's Podcast Lore of the Rings Podcast Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep l...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Coming of Men into the West, the nineteenth story in The Silmarillion . They discuss the migration of men into and within Beleriand, the friendship of Fingolfin, and the great houses of the Edain. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Netw...

John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Maeglin, the eighteenth story in  The Silmarillion . They discuss the dark elf Eöl, the family dynamics of Gondolin, and some sensitive topics that rarely come up in the writings of Tolkien. Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affili...

In case you missed it, Marilyn delivered a lovely paper on  The Double-Edged Chisel: The Perilous Knowledge of Creativity  at Signum University's New England Moot! Marilyn's Website Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College Find More Information on Signum University's Moots Here Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee...

David, John, and Marilyn wrap up Season 2 of The Rings of Power  with a supersized mailbag episode. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lotr@thelorehounds.com Sign up for the One-Time Rings of Power Season Pass: TRoP Season Pass Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates li...

David, John, and Marilyn are joined by Mark from Nevermind the Music to talk all things Rings of Power Season 2! They start off with their overall thoughts before playing a musical game show. Then, they talk deep lore with the help of listener feedback. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lo...

The Ultimate Review of Rings of Power Season 2 | Four Podcasts, Two Hours When: October 11th, 2024 at 8pm ET Where: http://ringspodcast.com/live Tickets: $3/each A portion of proceeds raised will be donated to a non-profit organization. Join the The Ultimate Review of Rings of Power Season 2—an epic live stream event featuring hosts from Captain's Pod, Lorehounds, Rings and Rituals , and Lore...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 8 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the end of Eregion, the expected and unexpected character deaths, and the reveal of a long-term mystery. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lotr@thelorehounds.com Si...

John and Marilyn answer all your questions about the episodes 5-7 of Season 2 of  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. Is Tom Bombadil the father of hobbits? How does Tolkien really feel about oaths? Keep writing in for one more feedback episode when the season is over. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voi...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 7 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the impossible choice of Durin IV, the will of the Noldor vs the will of Sauron, and the visual quality of this massive fantasy battle. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an ema...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 6 of  The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the growing control of Annatar, a visual spectacle in Númenor, and a kyber crystal search by the Stranger. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to  lotr@thelorehounds.co...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 5, Halls of Stone , of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the factions arising within Númenor, the complex feelings of Durin the Younger, and the professional manipulations of Annatar. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, se...

David, John, and Marilyn answer all your questions about the first half of Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. Is Elrond getting too harsh a treatment? Are Sauron's evils coming from good intentions? Did we hear Rufus Wainwright's Tom Bombadil song? Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voi...

Calling all music fans! The Lorehounds network’s first music podcast, Nevermind the Music, is officially launching on September 10 – where two friends and academics filter their appreciation of music through the frameworks of psychology, music theory, and irreverent humor. Hosts Mark and Nichole join David, John, and Elysia for a light-hearted chat about who they are, how this whole podcast thing...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 4, Eldest , of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the introduction of the long-awaited Tom Bombadil, the distrust of Elrond, and a new kind of hobbit. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lotr@thelorehounds....

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 3, The Eagle and the Sceptre , of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video. They discuss the changing politics of Númenor, the past of Isildur, and the desperation of the dwarves. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lotr@thelor...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 2, Where the Stars are Strange , of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss the Stranger's search for a name, Celebrimbor's competing motivations, and the self-reflection of Galadriel. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or,...

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 1, Elven Kings Under the Sky , of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power  on Prime Video. They discuss their coverage plans, the beginning of a villain-centric season, and the voice of Gil-galad. Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to lotr@the...

John is joined by Aaron, host of the Lore of the Rings  Podcast, to discuss Of the Noldor in Beleriand , the seventeenth portion in  The Silmarillion . They discuss the founding of Gondolin and the wrath of Thingol. Listen to Aaron's Podcast Lore of the Rings Podcast Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Deep lore questions, comments and/or though...

John is joined by Knewbettadobetta, a prolific Tolkien expert popular on Tiktok and Twitter, to discuss  Of Beleriand and its Realms , the sixteenth portion in  The Silmarillion . They discuss Knewbettadobetta's Tolkien origin story, the geography of Middle-earth in the First Age, and why geography is so essential in Tolkien's works. Knewbettadobetta's Links Links to Patreon, Supercas...