Lord of the Rings Lorecast
Robots Radio
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.Check out my new show, RETRO RECALL: https://youtu.be/Ur6qFVBA9zE
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Sep 4, 2023 • 28min
77: The Doom of Ar-Pharazon
After years of planning and amassing the largest armada ever created, Ar-Pharazon heads to Valinor in an attempt to conquest the undying lands.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 28, 2023 • 32min
76: Sauron Takes Full Control of Numenor
Sauron's poisonous words have finally fully corrupted Ar-Pharazon, and terrible actions are put into motion.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 14, 2023 • 28min
75: Sauron's Corruption of Numenor
Ar-Pharazon brings Sauron back to Numenor in order to lock him up and keep watch over him. But this plays directly into Sauron's plans.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netMusic:"String Impromptu Number 1" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Aug 7, 2023 • 29min
74: The Rise of Ar-Pharazon
Numenor's last king might have been its most powerful... and most prideful.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 31, 2023 • 34min
73: Turin & Oedipus
There are clearly similarities between Tolkien's stories and the myths that inspired them. Let's take a look at Oedipus and see how similar and different his story is from Turin's.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 24, 2023 • 33min
72: The Return of the Darkness
The Kings of Numenor turn away from the Valar and Elves, and seek riches & power. Sauron returns, and the darkness begins to spread again.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 17, 2023 • 34min
71: The Height of Numenor
After about 2,000 years of peace and prosperity, the Numenoreans reach the zenith of their culture, and begin seeking more.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.net"Virtutes Instrumenti" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 10, 2023 • 31min
70: The Creation of Numenor
The Edain, the Men of Middle Earth who stood with the Elves against Morgoth, are rewarded with a new home, safe from the dangers of Middle Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 3, 2023 • 34min
69: The End of the Silmarilion & Beginning of the Akallabeth
We conclude the War of Wrath and find out what happens to the Elves and Men left in Middle Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 26, 2023 • 30min
68: The Fate of the Silmarils
As the War of Wrath wraps up, we're left with the question: What happens to the Silmarils? What about Maedhros and Maglor, the last remaining sons of Feanor. Do they hold to the oath or do they submit to the Valar?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
