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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Jun 16, 2025 • 31min
167: The Hobbit 40: Bilbo's Exceptional Escape Plan
Bilbo discovers a way out, and we discover exactly how exceptional he is.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastJoin me at GCX in Orlando on July 25th and 26th! https://gcxevent.com/On 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
Jun 9, 2025 • 31min
166: The Hobbit 39: Prisons Inside of Prisons
Bilbo bides his time, gets the burglary lessons he's needed, and uses his wits to survive. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastJoin me at GCX in Orlando on July 25th and 26th! https://gcxevent.com/On 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
Jun 2, 2025 • 33min
165: The Hobbit 38: The Woodland Realm or New Doriath?
Captured, the dwarves are marched into Thranduil's underground stronghold. Is it just me, or does this feel like Doriath?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastJoin me at GCX in Orlando on July 25th and 26th! https://gcxevent.com/On 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
May 26, 2025 • 31min
164: The Hobbit 37: The Wood-Elves are Not Evil. I Promise.
The party recovers from the spider attack, and realize that someone is missing.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
May 19, 2025 • 35min
163: The Hobbit 36: How to Get Out of a Sticky Situation
Have you ever wondered how authors can paint themselves into an impossible situation or puzzle, only to figure out a realistic solution? Bilbo is in just such a scenario here. How does he, and Tolkien, get through this?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
May 5, 2025 • 34min
162: The Hobbit 35: Spiders and The Hero's Journey
Lazy Lob, Crazy Cob, Tomnoddy, and Addercop all explained. Bilbo finds his courage and confronts giant spiders in the best of ways.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 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
