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Episode 85: Lesser-Trod Histories 11: The War of the Ring
In this next installment of The History of Middle-earth, Jude and Stef chat about volume 8: The War of the Ring. Stef talks about Part 2, Chapter 5, “Faramir”, and Jud...
Episode 84: Lesser-Trod Histories 10: The Treason of Isengard
Continuing on with the Lesser-Trod Histories series, this month, Jude and Stef look at two chapters from Volume 7 of the History of Middle-earth: The Treason of Isenga...
Episode 83: Live from Westmoot 2025: “The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” with Knewbettadobetta
Join Jude and Stef and our special guest Knewbettadobetta for our first-ever live show, “Athrabeth Podcast Live: The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” fr...
Episode 82: Lesser-trod Histories 9 - The Return of the Shadow: We love a party
How did Tolkien start writing his epic tale, “The Lord of the Rings”? Join Jude and Stef as they discuss the humble beginnings of the book that became the Fellowship o...
Episode 81: Lesser-trod Histories 8 - The Lost Road and Other Writings
We made it to the History of Middle-earth volume 5, “The Lost Road and Other Writings” in our Lesser-trod Histories series! This month we’re chatting about the Etymolo...
Episode 80: Lesser-trod Histories 7 - The Shaping of Middle-earth
We’re back to our Lesser-trod Histories series! This month, we are looking at the History of Middle-earth Volume 4, The Shaping of Middle-earth. Jude and Stef chat abo...
Episode 79: Lesser-trod Paths with Dr. Sara Brown
This month we are joined by Tolkien professor and scholar, Dr. Sara Brown! Join us for Sara’s lesser-trod path, Feminist criticism of Tolkien’s work! In context of the...
Episode 78: Lesser-trod Paths with Cameron Bourquein
Join us this month for a deep dive on Tolkien’s bodacious baddie, the one and only Sauron. Tolkien scholar and Sauron expert, Cameron Bourquein, leads us down her less...
AthraChats: War of the Rohirrim
In this very special AthraChat, Jude and Stef sit down to discuss the new film, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, directed by Kenji Kamiyama. We ruminate on gian...
Episode 77: Interview with Andrew “Trotter” Ferguson
Stef and Jude are joined by Tolkien collecting expert and moderator of the Tolkien Collector’s Guide, Andrew “Trotter” Ferguson. Andrew tells us about his experience c...
Episode 76: Interview with Shaun Gunner
Join us this month for a special interview with Shaun Gunner, Chair of the Tolkien Society. We discuss Shaun’s time with the Society, the upcoming Christopher Tolkien ...
Hobbitween 2024
To celebrate the ghastliest time of the year, the Weenie gang is back in this very special bonus episode of creepy chimeras and monstrous mills. Join us for Hobbitween...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 8
We are bummed that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is over. Join us for one last AthraChat for episode 8, “Shadow and Flame.” Beware of spo...
Episode 75: Sauron’s Magic
In episode 75, Jude and Stef take you on a textual safari to explore the... let's be honest… very weird magic of Sauron. Jude connects the Ósanwe-kenta to how Sauron g...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 7
This isn’t fine…. We just dropped a new AthraChat in which Jude and Stef discuss just how Celebrimboned everyone is in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Pow...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 6
Take the plunge with us in our new AthraChat episode as we discuss Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 6, “Where Is He?” We’re taking ...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 5
Join Jude and Stef for another informal AthraChat about Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, “Halls of Stone.” Beware of spoilers an...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 4
Join Jude and Stef for a fun, informal AthraChat about Amazon’s The Lords of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4. Beware of spoilers and a tree or mud th...
Episode 74: The One Ring RPG and Interview with Francesco Nepitello
This month we had the pleasure of talking with the designer & writer of The One Ring RPG, Francesco Nepitello! Join us for our interview with Francesco, plus an intro ...
AthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episodes 2 & 3
Jude and Stef continue their discussion of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - season 2, episodes 2 & 3! Listen for elf genealogy, gross spiders, and which cha...