Episodes

  • 72 - Tales of the Shire review - Relaxed Talk
    Aug 9 2025

    Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we review Tales of the Shire, A The Lord of the Rings game (no, it's not a typo).


    It's a relaxed one and we talk about life as we review aspects of the game and overall impressions.

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    51 mins
  • 71 - Dwarf Wars - 3rd Age - Orcs and Dragons
    Jul 24 2025

    Buy Chris' book, the Horror at Beamish Hall, here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbX


    Chris covers two of the biggest wars that Dwarves were involved in this week.


    If you've only seen the Hobbit movies, this might come as a bit of a surprise.


    We dive deep into Dwarf royal bloodlines and some of the coolest battles written by Tolkien.


    We also find out how Thorin Oakenshield got his name.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 70 - Tolkien Tage Review - Relaxed Talk
    Jun 24 2025

    Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbX

    Me and Becca pop in for an update on our trip to the wonderful Tolkien Tage festival in Germany.


    See you soon for our next episode!

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

    Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbX

    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 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

    Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbX

    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