Lord of the Rings Lorecast
From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time.It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspective, this is the perfect Tolkien podcast for you.This is part of the Robots Radio network and is brought to you by the host of other hit lore shows including the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, Witcher Lorecast, and Cyberpunk Lorecast. For business inquiries or advertising please contact robotsnetwork@gmail.com. This podcast is supported by our patrons at https://patreon.com/lotrlorecast.To support, visit https://patreon.com/LOTRlorecast.
Latest episodes
Apr 28, 2025 • 31min
161: The Hobbit 34: The Dangers of Dreaming
As Bombur wakes up from a dream of feasts, fires and song, the party begins to experience the exact same temptation.They manage to cross the river, but things immediately get even stranger - strange voices, deer, magical sleep, and symbolic trees...Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 21, 2025 • 31min
160: The Hobbit 33: Somehow Mirkwood Keeps Getting MORE Spooky
They manage to cross the river, but things immediately get even stranger - strange voices, deer, magical sleep, and symbolic trees...Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 14, 2025 • 31min
159: The Hobbit 32: Flies & Spiders, Light & Dark
As the party heads into the "tunnel" through Mirkwood, they descend into a stale darkness they've never experienced before.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 7, 2025 • 36min
158: The Hobbit 31: Mirkwood Reaches Out To Them
As the party heads toward Mirkwood, the tone shifts, the world grows darker, and it feels like the future of their journey has never been more dangerous.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2025 • 32min
157: The Hobbit 30: Dancing Bears and a Mysterious Wizard
As the next day rises, both Gandalf and Beorn are missing. What comes next is are two mysteries. One that is solved, the other leaves us with questions.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 24, 2025 • 29min
156: The Hobbit 29: A Comfortably Spooky Night
The party joins Beorn and his animal servants for dinner and a very strange night's rest.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 17, 2025 • 32min
155: The Hobbit 28: Captivating Beorn Two by Two
Gandalf knows exactly the right way to keep a giant bear-man interested in a story, while the dwarves enter two by two.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 10, 2025 • 32min
154: The Hobbit 27: Beorn
We finally meet Beorn!Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 24, 2025 • 34min
153: The Hobbit 26: Carrocks, Oaks, and River Baths
The next part of our journey begins, Gandalf warns that he will depart soon, but first, he will take them to meet a skin-changer.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 17, 2025 • 30min
152: The Hobbit 25: Out of the Fire and Seized by Eagle Tallons!
The party isn't yet safe. Bilbo holds on for dear life and wonders if the Eagles are friends or foes.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
