Episodes

  • 69 - Nice - Shire and Bree Calendars
    Apr 27 2025

    Join us this week as we go hard on some lore about the Shire and Bree calendars and the crazy real world history of why Easter is so bloody hard to pin down.

    Strap in, it's a crazy one.

    Link to my charity stand up comedy event in Newcastle, 22nd June 2025: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome


    Link to the Tolkien Calendar Project:

    https://psarando.github.io/shire-reckoning/#tolkien-calendars

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    52 mins
  • 68 - Middle-earth Conspiracies 2 - Electric Boogaloo
    Apr 13 2025

    Chris was indisposed, so I've returned to spill some home truths about the world.

    In this captivating exploration of Middle Earth, this truther delves into the hidden truths and conspiracies surrounding the Valar, Mount Doom, and the mysterious disappearance of the Entwives.


    He presents a compelling argument that Mount Doom is not merely a volcano but a clean energy reactor, and that the Valar have a vested interest in keeping Middle Earth in a state of stagnation.


    The discussion also touches on the enigmatic Nameless Things that consume history and knowledge, posing a dire warning about their influence on the world.

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    43 mins
  • 67 - Lord of the Flings
    Mar 30 2025

    In this episode, we take 20 of the best singletons that middle-earth has to offer and try to find Becca a (fictional) date.


    Join us for this critically acclaimed gameshow! (Nobody has ever acclaimed this, critically or otherwise).



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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 66 - Third Age and Downfall - Sauron Part 9
    Mar 16 2025

    'It's gone. It's done.'


    'Yes, Mr. Chris... It's over now.'


    The last episode of the Sauron series. We cover him throughout the Third Age, his downfall, and his failed resurrection in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.

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    58 mins
  • 65 - Conspiracy Talk - The Deep State of Middle-earth
    Feb 28 2025

    Chris dives deep into the dark corners of Lord of the Rings lore, weaving wild theories about the Valar Deep State, the shadowy forces pulling the strings of Middle-earth, and the hidden truth behind the world's greatest economic power: Gimli, the Dwarf.

    Is Sauron just a puppet of the higher powers? Did Frodo’s quest play into a larger political scheme? Is Gandalf a terrifying John wick figure?


    Tune in to find out.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 64 - The Last Alliance - Sauron Part 8
    Feb 16 2025

    In this episode, we dive into Sauron’s return to Mordor after his disastrous beach trip to Númenor, his transformation from deceiver to full-blown terror lord, and the rise of Elendil and his sons in Middle-earth.


    We break down how Aragorn is connected to Númenor’s good side, the founding of Gondor and Arnor, and the Last Alliance’s war against Sauron.


    Also, we mourn the Entwives, question Elven leadership skills, and admire some good old fisticuffs.

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    53 mins
  • 63 - Drunk Commentary - Lord of the Rings 1978
    Feb 13 2025
    We get drunk and watch a not great film. It's mainly vibes this one. Araugly.
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    2 hrs and 16 mins
  • 62 - The Downfall of Númenor - Sauron Part 7
    Feb 2 2025

    Right. Númenor. Big fancy island, best blokes in Middle-earth, then they get ideas above their station and decide to invade heaven on earth. Because that always ends well. Enter Sauron—smooth talker, professional gaslighter—who convinces them to bin their common sense and pick a fight with the gods.

    Spoiler: it doesn’t end well.

    I’ll walk you through how the biggest empire of Men managed to self-destruct in the most dramatic way possible, with plenty of bad decisions, arrogance, and a biblical-level flood. It’s a disaster. You’ll love it.

    Grab a pint. You’re gonna need it. 🍻

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    1 hr and 17 mins