A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth
by Alex Holmgren
Taking a casual journey though the works of Tolkien; going through the books as if it were an audio play, talking about upcoming Lord of the Rings news, and discussing thoughts and questions as we read through these stories.
Episodes
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The War of Wrath and the End of the First Age
The War of Wrath, or the Great Battle, was the final conflict in the Wars of Beleriand fought between the Host of the West and the forces of Morgoth. The devastation caused by the two sides clashing left Beleriand mostly destroyed and in the end most of the land sank beneath the waves. According…
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Rings of Power Announcement
I realize many of you may understandably not be reading the description in these episodes BUT I will be starting a commentary series in preparation to a commentary ultimately on season 3 as it is coming out- preemptively warning you now; great spoilers will be ahead.
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Earendil and Arda's Last Hope
The cities of fortresses of the Free Peoples are decimated....Morgoth seems to carry the advantage....will one man's plea be enough to sway the Valar?
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The Fall of Heroes and the Rising of a Star
We resume with the Fate of the Children of Hurin but also see the Fall of Gondolin, but fear not for even in this time of tragedy...a Star is rising...
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Narn i Hîn Húrin- Túrin Turambar
After the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Húrin- a great man of the Edain- was captured by Morgoth and was greatly pressed for information. Húrin was brought before Morgoth, for he had learnt from his spies that Húrin was friends with Turgon, and was tortured for the secret of Gondolin's location. When he...
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Beren and Luthien: Love Beyond Death
So there may have been peace and joy in Doriath, but Carcharoth was discovered, and a hunting party composed of Thingol, Beren, Beleg Cúthalion, Mablung, and Huan was sent to slay the beast. During the hunt, Thingol was nearly slain, but Beren saved him, at the cost of a mortal wound. Huan then...
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Beren and Luthien: Quest for the Silmaril
The Quest for the Silmaril was the pursuit of Beren Erchamion for a Silmaril from the Iron Crown of Morgoth during the First Age. This was the price set upon Beren by Thingol, King of Doriath, for his daughter Lúthien's hand in marriage. Beren was aided in the Quest by Lúthien herself, King…
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War in the North explained part 2
Spoiler warning for gameplay!!!!! Rejoin our save point as we discuss the later half of War in the North- and the defeat of the dreaded Agandaûr!
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The War in the North explained part 1
In light of its shadow release, I am explaining War in the North- a game that initially released in November 2011 which was just released this last week! Join us as I explain the first part of the game! Spoilers will ensue!!! You have been warned
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An Expected Interview: Jacob Anderson
Join my buddy Jacob and myself as we talk Lord of the Rings, how it has effected us as men and the important life lessons from it. Also here is a link to Rhubarb and Lavender whom we mention in this episode!
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Season 3: What We Know So Far
Update on season 3 of Rings of Power and what we know so far.
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The Dagor Bragollach
On a winter's night, Morgoth sent out rivers of flame from Thangorodrim, and the Mountains of Iron spewed fires and deadly fumes. The flames consumed the plain of Ard-galen, which was renamed Anfauglith. Many Elves perished as they tried to escape the fire, and the confusion caused by the flame…
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Return to Middle-Earth & the Seige of Angband
Fëanor and his followers returned to Middle-earth in Y.T. 1497, landing in Lammoth. There they burnt the ships at a place known now as Losgar. The host went up the Firth of Drengist and passed through where it pierced the Ered Lómin into Hithlum and encamped on the northern shore of Lake Mithrim....
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The Doom of Mandos & Exodus through the Helcaraxë
Fingolfin and his people also made their way into Beleriand across the Helcaraxë
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Sacking of Alqualondë
When Fëanor rebelled against the will of the Valar, he went to the shores of Aman, seeking for a way to reach Middle-earth. He demanded the use of the Telerin ships, however, the Teleri refused...and great evil was done but not by the Dark Lord...but elf against elf.
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Light of the Silmarills
Beauty and jealousy over so small a thing....
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Before the Sun
Join us in our new series documenting the first age of Middle-Earth. The creation of Arda, the discord of Morgoth and the awakening of the Elves!
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Bilbo's Last Song
Now for an obscure epilogue; Bilbo's Last Song that he presumably wrote once the ship set sail from the Grey Havens.
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Mithlonde
Here at last, on the shores of the sea....thank you all for joining me on this journey.
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The Scouring of the Shire part 2
Now that Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin have returned home the real work must be finished! Just because they have been long away did not mean that all was untouched- now it has been brought home, literally. Will they be able to reclaim their homeland?
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The Scouring of the Shire part 1
Alas, we now find out that even the blessed Shire has not been wholly untouched during the War of the Ring....
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The Journey Home
Now we resume with our brave hobbits as they begin the long march back to home and lands they know....or thought they knew...
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Many Partings
And thus it was a Fourth Age of Middle Earth began. And the Fellowship of the Ring, though eternally bound by friendship and love was ended.
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The Steward and the King part 2
Now at long last we see Aragorn come into his own...AND more besides!
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Colbert of the Rings
Potential Spoilers: This is clarifying the news we received about the new Lord of the Rings project that they will be working on after The Hunt for Gollum and what is truth and what is eggs in moonshine.
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The Steward and the King part 1
In the meantime, those remaining at Minas Tirith have no idea what is happening! All is in great doubt for them- time to see what befalls Eowyn and Faramir.
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The Fields of Cormallen
Now we get to were the stories are at last reunited- see how the actions of Frodo and Sam...AND even Gollum have turned the tide for all the Free Peoples of Middle Earth.
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Mount Doom part 2: Sammath Naur
Sammath Naur: the very place where Sauron created the Ring....now Frodo and Sam come to the End of All Things....
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Mt. Doom prt 1
There never was much hope....just a fool's hope.
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The Land of Shadow part 2: Where there's Whip....There's a Way
As we continue in chapter 2 The Land of Shadow, Frodo and Sam are continuing their dangerous trek across Mordor. Danger is around every corner and very little to no resources like food or water- see how they make it across!
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An UNEXPECTED Interview: Stephen Gallagher
Join me as I talk with Stephen Gallagher- composer of War of the Rohirrim- as we talk middle-earth and music! Disclaimer: we are both on mobiles so sound could be varying
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The Land of Shadow prt 1
Now that Frodo and Sam have fled Cirith Ungol, they must now go down into the Land of Shadow....the Land of Mordor...where the shadows lie.
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The Tower of Cirith Ungol
Mae Govannen, my brave friends! As we jump into this episode, starting season 7 of our show, just know there may be some elements that may be disturbing to younger listeners; listener discretion is advised. We now go back in time to catch back up with Sam outside the Tower of Cirith Ungol- how…
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The Black Gate Opens prt 2
Sauron has taken the bait- but will our heroes survive the bite?
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The Black Gate Opens prt 1
We come to it at last... King Aragorn Elessar and his token force of seven thousand go to assail the forces of Sauron- thereby giving Frodo a chance to complete his great task...BUT will they learn disturbing news upon their arrival?
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The Last Debate prt 2
Now the Captains of the West must decide what comes next- will they continue to hold out for a siege or will they push what momentum they have? OR will they go for a different plan?
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The Last Debate prt 1
A moment of peace before the next fray....friends reunited, songs sang, and tales told.
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The Houses of Healing prt 2
Will the Houses of Healing have what Aragorn needs to prove his right to the Kingship? The Hands of the King are the Hands of the Healer...
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The Houses of Healing prt 1
Now we catch back up into Middle-Earth and join Gandalf, Pippin and Beregond as they bring Faramir to the Houses of Healing. As the day goes on though- Faramir will not be the sole occupant of note...
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Netflix in Middle Earth?
As many of you have probably heard, Netflix has won the bidding war for Warner Brothers- these are just some of my humble thoughts...what do you think?
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Pyre of Denethor
WARNING: This particular chapter is very intense- parents please use discretion before listening to this episode. Now we rewind to the moment when the Witch-King leaves the Gates of Minas Tirith and Pippin is rushing to tell Gandalf what Denethor has gotten up to.
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Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 2
Now that the Witch-King has been vanquished....Theoden is still no more...and there are still many more enemies to fight.
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Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 1
Now we see what the dread Lord of the Nazgul has to respond to the charge of the Rohirrim. How will it bear for Theoden, Eomer, Eowyn and Merry? Listen in and find out!
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First Blood
I know this is not your typical Endorenna related content- but seeing as we already read the scarier chapters of Lord of the Rings, I figured we could handle this detour- so buckle up and prep the hyperdrive! WARNING: this may be a little intense for younger listeners.
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The Ride of the Rohirrim
We come at last to the heroic Meriadoc- Sword-Thain of Theoden King......who also totally is not supposed to be there...but he is. Now see what awaits Dernhelm, Theoden and Merry AND the mysterious pukel-men.
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The Seige of Gondor prt 3
The Board is set and the pieces are moving.....
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The Seige of Gondor prt 2
We come to it at last....the great battle of our time. Here the hammer stroke will fall the hardest...
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Seige of Gondor prt 1
Now we are back with Pippin and Gandalf in the besieged city of Minas Tirith- however they may at last hear word of their friends far afield....
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Muster of Rohan
Now we are back with Merry and the Rohirrim- Theoden, Eomer and Eoywn have important decisions that will change the course of middle earth.
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The Passinng of the Grey Company part 2
Resuming the trials of Aragorn on his way to Minas Tirith!