

In Fellowship
In Fellowship - A Lord of the Rings Podcast
Fandoms (communities) spring up around cherished movies, books, and more, but what can the subject matter itself teach us about building lasting relationships? Join sisters Anna and Ellen for a chapter by chapter reading of The Lord of the Rings, where they’ll examine this famous example of Fellowship, and look for the lessons in community-building to be found in one of the most beloved series of all time.
Episodes
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Sep 13, 2022 • 44min
Book 4 Chpt 5: The Window on the West (Knowledge)
Anna and Ellen discuss Book 4 Chapter 5: The Window on the West and knowledge in community in this week's episode of In Fellowship. Boromir and Faramir's sibling idiosyncrasies are compared to Anna and Ellen's. Next week's theme is 'betrayal'.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 34min
Book 4 Chpt 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit (Patience)
In this week's episode of In Fellowship, Anna and Ellen discuss patience in community in Book 4 Chapter 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit, plus a detour into Ranger of Gondor fashion. Next week's theme is 'knowledge'.
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Aug 30, 2022 • 34min
Book 4 Chpt 3: The Black Gate is Closed (Hope)
Anna and Ellen discuss Book 4 Chapter 3: The Black Gate is Closed and hope in community in this week's episode of In Fellowship. Next week's theme is 'patience'.
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Aug 23, 2022 • 38min
Book 4 Chpt 2: The Passage of the Marshes (Sympathy)
In this week's episode of In Fellowship, we continue our 'slow, sad, walk' as Anna and Ellen discuss sympathy in community in Book 4 Chapter 2: The Passage of the Marshes. Next week's theme is 'hope'.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 35min
Book 4 Chpt 1: The Taming of Smeagol (Trust)
Anna and Ellen return to discuss Book 4 Chapter 1: The Taming of Smeagol and trust in community. Tune in for fun camp stories and a discussion on "pest" projects. Next week's theme is 'sympathy'.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 1min
Book 4: Coming Soon!
Let's get ready for season 4! The team is taking a break before shouldering their figurative packs and continuing the long walk to Mordor. Stay tuned for the first episode of the season, dropping into your feeds on Tuesday, August 16th.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 33min
Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Book 3
Bonus Episode Time! Join the sisters in a look back through Book 3, the first half of The Two Towers.
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Jul 12, 2022 • 36min
Book 3 Chpt 11: The Palantir (Change)
In this week's episode of In Fellowship, Anna and Ellen discuss Book 3 Chapter 11: The Palantir and change in community.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 41min
Book 3 Chpt 10: The Voice of Saruman (Persuasion)
This week, Anna and Ellen discussion persuasion in community through Book 3 Chapter 10: The Voice of Saruman. Next week's theme is 'change'.

Jun 28, 2022 • 31min
Book 3 Chpt 9: Flotsam and Jetsam (Rest)
In this week's episode of In Fellowship, Anna and Ellen lean into the silliness and discuss Book 3 Chapter 9: Flotsam and Jetsam and the theme: rest. Next week's theme is 'persuasion'.