Episodes

  • Week 117 - Silmarillion Saturday: And Yet Unvaliant

    Week 117 - Silmarillion Saturday: And Yet Unvaliant
    May 2 2026
    Join The Man of the West — to whom this episode’s title does not refer… usually — as we read the climax of the War of Wrath, and Morgoth finally gets what’s coming to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Week 117 - Friendship Friday: I Am Lonely

    Week 117 - Friendship Friday: I Am Lonely
    May 1 2026
    No, not me — I’m fine; it’s Pippin you should worry about. Join The Man of the West as we examine Merry & Pippin’s friendship during their time apart, and enjoy their warm reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Week 117 - Third Age Thursday: It Is Difficult to Keep Awake Here

    Week 117 - Third Age Thursday: It Is Difficult to Keep Awake Here
    Apr 30 2026
    Look, I’m trying to keep things exciting, but… oh, that wasn’t about the show. Join The Man of the West as we conclude our study of the Elves of Rivendell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Week 117 - Word-nerd Wednesday: His Children’s Joy

    Week 117 - Word-nerd Wednesday: His Children’s Joy
    Apr 29 2026
    Join The Man of the West as this week’s linguistic deep dive includes a look at Estel, and a reminder of the Old English inspiration behind the beginning of the legendarium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Week 117 - Tolkien Tuesday: Petty Fencing

    Week 117 - Tolkien Tuesday: Petty Fencing
    Apr 28 2026
    Join The Man of the West as he discovers Petty Fencing isn’t what you build when you just want to get even with your neighbor, and Tolkien gives a reader a fierce defense of Faramir, Éowyn, and their love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Week 117 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Just a Few More Little Steps

    Week 117 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Just a Few More Little Steps
    Apr 27 2026
    Sure, Gollum, sure. Join The Man of the West as we continue our journey with Frodo and Sam, climbing the Stairs of Cirith Ungol. Are you sure there isn’t an elevator somewhere, Gollum? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Week 116 - Silmarillion Saturday: Glittering and Bright

    Week 116 - Silmarillion Saturday: Glittering and Bright
    Apr 25 2026
    Clearly not The Man of the West, today’s title describes the sight of Eärendil’s ship, Vingilot, as it sails into the heavens — freeing the Elves from despair, while filling Morgoth with doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Week 116 - Friendship Friday: Brush Up My Toes

    Week 116 - Friendship Friday: Brush Up My Toes
    Apr 24 2026
    Join The Man of the West as Merry acknowledges he has some work to do to catch up to Pippin as we continue our (now) four-episode look at their friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins