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
Aug 5, 2024 • 33min
122: The Hobbit 8: Burglarizing The Trolls
Trolls! We get to meet one of the most interesting "peoples" in the Hobbit, and Bilbo debates exactly what a burglar is supposed to do.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 29, 2024 • 32min
121: The Hobbit 7: Made Intentionally Late
We begin chapter 2 with a close look at why Bilbo was allowed to sleep in late, and how Gandalf (and Tolkien!) is already setting up Bilbo's (and our!) adventure.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 22, 2024 • 31min
120: The Hobbit 6: The Plan Comes Together
The conversation between Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves turns to details about the mountain, Thorin's past, and how exactly they plan to deal with the dragon.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 15, 2024 • 29min
119: The Hobbit 5: Bilbo Stands Up For Himself
There are many moments throughout the story where Bilbo has to rise to the occasion, but did you notice the very first time he does?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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 8, 2024 • 31min
118: The Hobbit 4 - The Songs of the Dwarves
As a young reader, I would often skip over the poems/songs in Tolkien's stories. I thought they were silly or unimportant. But now I know exactly how important they really are.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 1, 2024 • 33min
117: The Hobbit Close Reading 3 - Bilbo Meets The Dwarves
The ringing of the bell keeps getting louder. More dwarves keep showing up, and Bilbo attempts to act as a proper host. Galdalf's plan is coming together.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 24, 2024 • 36min
116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took
Tolkien, in his masterful way, reveals so much about Bilbo through a quick description of Bilbo's parents, and a short conversation with Gandalf. 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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 17, 2024 • 32min
115: The Hobbit Close Reading 1 - Subverting Expectations
"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." From the very paragraph, Tolkien subverts our expectations, and it hooks us into the story in a magical way. 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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 10, 2024 • 38min
114: The Hobbit Close Reading 0 - Why The Hobbit Is So Important
We're doing it! We're taking a close look at The Hobbit! But before we get into the text, we need to talk about why the book was so influential and important.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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 3, 2024 • 32min
113: Unfinished Tales: The Mariner's Wife - What Happens After the Story
The Mariner's Wife is technically an unfinished tale, but it does have a sort of conclusion. But what about what happens after the main story with each of the characters? And why is this story so important?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/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
