Lord of the Rings Lorecast

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Oct 28, 2024 • 32min

137: Tolkien & Germany

I'm traveling in Germany this week, so let's discuss the origin of Tolkien's name, his time in World War 1, and his wonderful response to German publishers in 1938 when asked to prove his ancestry.Sources:http://www.elendilion.pl/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TolkienAncestry.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolkien_familyhttps://greatwar.nl/frames/default-tolkiene.htmlhttps://lithub.com/on-the-time-j-r-r-tolkien-refused-to-work-with-nazi-leaning-publishers/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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 21, 2024 • 32min

136: The Hobbit 12: Moon-Letters and Hope

Elrond discovers moon-letters on the map, and hope in the journey rekindles. 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 4, 2024 • 37min

135EX: RoP S2E8 Reaction & Predictions

Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2.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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 26, 2024 • 36min

134EX: RoP S2E7 Reaction & Predictions

Epic battles and some really great character moments to discuss, plus Sauron is such a freaking narcissist and it's wonderful.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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 20, 2024 • 41min

133EX: RoP S2E6 Reaction & Predictions

Elendil is so good in this episode! Also, thoughts on the "secret fire," the Stranger's delimma, the nature of pride and power, Sauron's manipulations, and Galadriel's realization.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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 16, 2024 • 39min

132EX: RoP S2E5 Reaction & Predictions

More Dwarves! Lots of rings! Sexy, sneaky Sauron! And so many fun foreshadowings. Here's everything I noticed about this episode and predictions for where we're going. 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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 11, 2024 • 35min

131EX: RoP S2E4 Reaction & Predictions

Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my!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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 9, 2024 • 32min

130EX: RoP S2E3 Reaction & Predictions

Sauron's making rings! Did we see Ents? Isildur's character arc! Numenorean politics! Let's go!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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 5, 2024 • 31min

129EX: RoP S2E2 Reaction & Predictions

Dwarves! Sauron as Annatar! The wisdom of Cirdan! So much to cover. Let's go!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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 2, 2024 • 31min

128: The Hobbit 11: Entering the Land of Faerie

You may have noticed that the Elves in the Hobbit seem a bit different from in Tolkien's other works. Some would even say foolish. But that would be a foolish thing to think. (wink wink)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 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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