Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment, or topic, and do a deep dive, exploring it as both fans and scholars.
Latest Episodes
Episode 95: Disasters, Downfalls, and Dives - Live from Westmoot 2026
Episode 95 celebrates all things Westmoot, the American gathering of the Tolkien Society held from May 22-24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! We begin with a reflectio...
Episode 94: Interview with Kelly from themiddlepage
Join us this month as we interview Kelly from themiddlepage, exploring her deep dive into Tolkien's lesser-read works in her Year of Tolkien Book Club project, and her...
Episode 93: Lesser-trod Histories 12: Morgoth’s Ring
This month, Jude and Stef explore Tolkien's complex thoughts on justice, healing, and the intricacies of Elven marriage and reincarnation through an in-depth analysis ...
Episode 92: Lesser-trod Paths with Dr. Kristine Larsen
In this episode, Jude and Stef welcome Dr. Kristine Larsen as our guest host in this special lesser-trod paths episode. Kristine talks to us about Tolkien's use of cav...
Episode 91: Seize the date: Elvish Calendars with Wizard Way Kris
This month, Jude and Stef talk with Tolkien scholar, artist and calligrapher, Wizard Way Kris, Kris Piet, about their newly published “Elvish Calendar - 2026–2027: 14-...