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Displaying episodes 31 - 60 of 81 in total
Episode 46: This is so Wizard!
Now THIS is podcasting! Stef and Jude dive into the bushy-eyebrowed world of Tolkien's wizards! How many names does Gandalf have? What’s up with the Blue Wizards? Was ...
Episode 45: Lindon
We're just SIX MONTHS out from the #RingsOfPower premier, so how about a primer on Lindon, the kingdom 'round the sea so nice they put harbors in it thrice!
Episode 44: Cuiviénen
What does counting, watersports, and elf sex have in common? The birthplace of the elves of course! This month we're talking about the mythical mare of Cuiviénen, the ...
Rings of Power: Teaser Trailer Reaction
Stef and Jude sat down about 15 minutes after watching the new #RingsOfPower teaser to give their hot takes, including which character might be wearing a mankini and w...
Rings of Power: POSTER MADNESS
In the special episode, we discuss theories and predictions for the Amazon Rings of Power posters.
Episode 43: Interview with Don Marshall
Joining us this month for a chat is TikTok’s Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy, Don Marshall! We talk Tolkienian social media, vanquishing trolls, yeeting Isildur, a...
Stef’s Shorts 1: Bear with Us
We’re altering our format a bit this month, so please bear with us! In this condensed episode, Stef chats about bears in #Tolkien’s Legend-bear-ium and beyond! Join he...
Episode 41: Part of the Rings
Party like its Monday, Foreyule 1st Shire Reckoning! This month, Stef brings the Hobbit Heat with an episode all about the parties, feast, fêtes and celebrations of th...
Episode 40: Finrod, more like FINErod
Jude is HYPED about the possibility of his FAVORITE of the house of Finwe in the upcoming LOTR tv show, so he made Stef listen to him rave about Finrod for an hour.
Hobbitween 2021
Pumpkins, Himbos and Destination Vacations, oh MY! Its the return of Hobbitween! With all thanks to our editor and loremaster James, we bring you an even spookier epis...
Episode 39: NoMe doubt about it, this book rocks!
This month we're celebrating the release of the new Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth, edited by Carl F. Hostetter. We discuss how it came to be, our favorite p...
Episode 38: Review: A24's The Green Knight
What about SECOND Green Knight episodes you say? In case you hadn't heard, we were struck in the head with the flying apple of audio malfunction! So this week you get ...
Episode 22 Redux: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
"Do not meddle in the affairs of podcasters, for they are subtle and quick to anger, especially when they somehow lose an entire episode of audio." - Tolkien, Probably...
Episode 37: The Sundering of the Elves
This month we're doing a bit of Back to Basics by taking a deep dive into the Sundering of the Elves, with a bonus explainer on all the various Years and Ages, so we c...
Episode 36: Tolkien and Diversity Recap
This month, we present something a little bit different! Jude and Stef attended the Tolkien Society Seminar last weekend, and we're very proud to present to you our re...
Episode 35: Stars Unveiled
In this month's episode we discuss the stars, constellations and other stellar phenomena that light the night sky of middle-Earth. We ask the important questions like ...
Episode 34: HORSEtory of Rohan Part 2
If you thought Jude was out of horse puns, you're in for a surprise! We're back with the HORSEtory of Rohan Part 2, The Three Lines of the Kings! I dont wanna STIRRUP ...
Episode 33: HORSEtory of Rohan Part 1
It’s a lovely day in the NEIGHborhood for a Rohan episode! Stef gets on her soapbox about the horsetory of her favorite nation in Middle-earth! Join us for Part 1!
Episode 32: Fate and Free Will
Stef and Jude dip their toes into the heady, philosophical waters of Fate and Free will, considering Tolkien's own views on the subject and their own views on who, if ...
Episode 31: The Compassion of the Valar
In this episode we discuss the origins and nature of the Valar and how their individual natures necessarily informs their thought and worldviews in much deeper ways th...
Episode 30: Endurance in Hope - Nienna
As we bid farewell to 2020 and reflect on the trials and losses of the year, we open the new year with a discussion of Nienna, the valar of Grief and Sorrow, so we mig...
Episode 29: Heirlooms, Gifts and Swipes of Middle-earth
What gift are you hoping for this holiday season? Hear about some grievous gifts, ancient heirlooms and atrocious artifacts, and enjoy Stef's musical stylings!
Episode 28: Framing Devices
We found this podcast episode in Sindarin but we translated it into english for you all of you! This month's episode of Athrabeth is all about framing devices (and wh...
Hobbitween 2020
Surprise! What better way to celebrate Hobbitween than with a bonus episode of Athrabeth! Join us for a Tolkien-inspired tabletop role playing game adventure.
Episode 27: Put a Ringwraith on it
It’s Halloween in Middle-earth, and we’re partying with the Nine! Learn about your favorite ring and robe enthusiasts, the Nazgûl, as well as our thoughts on the Muppe...
Episode 26: Two Year Hobbitversery!
WHOA! two years of Athrabeth! We reflect on 26 episodes behind us, and the future head of us, and then since we're not the only ones with birthdays in September, we're...
Episode 25: Games of Middle-earth
Grab a controller or a handful of dice! This month we're talking about the history of Tolkien and Gaming. From Middle-earth's influence on D&D to card games and video ...
Episode 24: Dunking on Fëanor
The day has finally come. After snarking at him in almost every one of our previous 23 episodes, its now time to give Fëanor the spotlight he so richly deserves! It ti...
Episode 23: Faramir, more like FINEamir
This month, we're discussing the noblest man in Gondor who didn't have an epic destiny or a broken sword to blame for it, Faramir. We discuss what makes his juxtaposit...
Episode 22: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Join us this month for some courtly conversation and curious commentary about Tolkien’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. And as always, amusing alliterations are appre...