A Drunk History Of Middle-earth

A Drunk History of Middle-earth
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 53min

14 - Drunk Talk - Return of the King Part 2

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May 24, 2023 • 1h 54min

13 - Drunk Talk - Return of the King Part 1

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, we come towards the end of our watch of the movies, things are sad. By Eru, this movie is long though. Becca loved it. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world. Along the way, they share a fun fact about language that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!
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May 17, 2023 • 1h 31min

12 - Drunk Talk - Two Towers Part 2

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, they continue Becca's education with the original trilogy and finish off the Two Towers. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world. Along the way, they share a fun fact about language that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!
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May 10, 2023 • 1h 31min

11 - Drunk Talk - Two Towers Part 1

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, Rebecca is super disappointed to find out that Gandalf comes back. It's a re-edited and cleaned up version of an earlier episode where they had a chat about The Two Towers after Becca watches it for the first time. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world. Along the way, they share a fun fact about language that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!
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May 8, 2023 • 37min

10 - Ents and Entwives - You won't Be-leaf how sad this story is.

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, it's the fascinating, but very sad story of the Ents and Entwives. Where they came from, how Tolkien conceived of them (suddenly) and their actions throughout history. If Ents were still around, would they be selling bath water online? Who knows. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world. Along the way, they share a fun fact about language that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!
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May 3, 2023 • 1h 42min

09 - Drunk Talk - Fellowship of the Ring Part 2

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome back to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca continue their discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's works as if explaining it to a drunk person. This episode is a reupload of their (now removed) second podcast episode, now with actual editing and noise reduction. They continue with their journey of Fellowship, where Becca makes her feelings about Gandalf known. So if you're a fan of Middle-earth or just looking for a fun way to experience the films, grab a drink and join Chris and Rebecca on their epic journey through the world of hobbits, wizards, and rings of power. Cheers!
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Apr 30, 2023 • 43min

08 - Orcs - How do they work?

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome back to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca continue their discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's works as if explaining it to a drunk person. This episode is all about Orcs. Where did they come from? Where did they go? Where did they come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe? As they share their thoughts on the delightful and sophisticated culture that Orcs enjoy, Chris puts forward several theories on their origins, as well as a brief look at their history during the first three ages of the world. So if you're a fan of Middle-earth or just looking for a fun way to learn more about the films, grab a drink and join Chris and Rebecca on their epic journey through the world of hobbits, wizards, and rings of power. Cheers!
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Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 34min

07 - Drunk Talk - Fellowship of the Ring Part 1

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome back to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca continue their discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's works as if explaining it to a drunk person. This episode is a reupload of their very first podcast episode, now with actual editing and noise reduction. They kick off their journey with The Fellowship of the Ring, starting with the first disc of the extended edition. As they share their thoughts on the film with their signature humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca get progressively drunker. Whiskey isn't a sensible drink for long discussions. From discussing the finer points of Maiar hierarchy to cracking jokes about hobbitussy, they bring an engaging and entertaining approach to their movie experience. So if you're a fan of Middle-earth or just looking for a fun way to experience the films, grab a drink and join Chris and Rebecca on their epic journey through the world of hobbits, wizards, and rings of power. Cheers!
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Apr 21, 2023 • 39min

06 - Chaining of Melkor

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome back to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca continue their discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's works as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, they pick up where they left off and delve into the story of the chaining of Melkor, which followed the awakening of the elves. As they recount the tale with their trademark humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on the fascinating characters and events that make up this epic tale. And as always, they end the episode with a fun fact to keep you on your toes. This week's fact is about Tolkien's dispute with a publisher in Germany, a little-known story that sheds light on the challenges faced by authors in the mid-20th century. Chris and Rebecca bring an accessible and engaging approach to their discussion of Middle-earth. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the series or new to the world of Tolkien, you're sure to learn something new and have a few laughs along the way. So grab a drink (or not, depending on your preferences), and join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!
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Apr 14, 2023 • 43min

05 - Awakening of the Elves

Our links: https://linktr.ee/lotradhome Welcome to "A Drunk History of Middle-earth," the podcast where Chris and Rebecca, a married couple, discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as if explaining it to a drunk person. In this episode, they tackle the awakening of the elves, breaking down the details of this pivotal moment in Middle-earth's history. With humor and insight, Chris and Rebecca share their thoughts on this topic and offer a unique perspective on Tolkien's world, alongside the occasional bickering. Stay tuned for the end where Chris shares a fun language fact that will leave you amazed and give you something to impress your friends with. Despite Chris confusing Morgoth for Gothmog, Chris and Rebecca's engaging and accessible approach will help you understand the complex world of Middle-earth like never before. Whether you're a die-hard Tolkien fan or new to the series, "A Drunk History of Middle-earth" is the perfect choice for a fun and informative podcast. Tune in now to join Chris and Rebecca on this epic journey through Middle-earth!

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