That's What I'm Tolkien About

Well I’m back. And so are Bayana and Delia! We’re discussing War of the Rohirrim in which a Tolkien movie finally passes the bechdel test, Helm is doing too much, and everyone is hot. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Bayana (she/her) -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanawroteit/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yanawroteit.bsky.social  Wizard Team: blacknerdscreate.com/links/@wizardteampod Delia (she/her) -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliaistyping/  Website: https://deliaistyping.com/  Black Nerds Create: https://blacknerdscreate.com/  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mchammar416  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on December 15, 2024.

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Luke as we talk about beefing with a horse, death by uppercut, and whether or not Christopher Lee could consent to AI usage. Unofficial Disclaimer: Luke and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on December 3, 2024.

Palantirs, balrogs, orc babies, oh my! We’re still processing the end of season 2, so let’s take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss what worked and what didn’t this season.  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Voices of Arda - linktr.ee/voicesofarda Peter (he/him) -  Linktree: linktr.ee/be1mont  Kaia (she/her) -  Beacons: beacons.ai/kaiakayy  Lea (she/her) -  Everything Else: linktr.ee/sil.lea  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 9-10 and October 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! The pieces are in place for Celebrimbanner, Gil-Galad stole the season with one word, and Halbrand returns. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re finishing season 2 of Rings of Power! Tolkien proved to be a perfect palette cleanser, we don’t deserve Durin IV, and you can’t not look epic when you pick up Narsil. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Luke (he/him) -  The Podwans: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedimastereggs/  Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/podwanspod  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on October 5, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Add Feanor’s hammer to the casualties list, the kiss exists in the context of all in which they live and what came before, and Elrond traumatized us with 3 words.   That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Willie (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta  Voices of Arda: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg8s8l4g3zHazu8q7VTWoEQ   Everything Else: linktr.ee/Knewbettadobetta  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 29, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor just has ADHD, Galadriel continues to think she can fix bad boys, and Tom Bombadil needs to stick to being Tommy B.   That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Andie (she/her) and Kali (she/her) -  Tolkien With Friends: https://tolkienwithfriends.com/  Andie: https://www.tiktok.com/@andieinc  Kali: https://www.tiktok.com/@kali__cosplay   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 21, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Celebrimbor and Narvi need their own HGTV show, all your favorite couples are shipped via FedEx, and we’ll never get over Valindil. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Max (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@airplanefactswithmax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airplanefactswithmax/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/39hAEPfkY66EUC6y6IU7wk?si=DbT8G1SjTZys4utchcMbUw  Everything Else: https://linktr.ee/airplanefactswithmax   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 14, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! MC and Justin make a bet, Justin isn’t moved by the Bombadil lore, and Rings of Power needs some more Rings of Power. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Justin (he/him) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate  Everything Else: linktr.ee/freddiesroommate  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 9, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! We encounter the biggest controversy in Rings of Power so far, an orc baby, Isildur is a confirmed horsegirl, and the dwarf writing team needs a raise. Editor’s note: There was a quick turnaround on this one due to my personal schedule this week so there was very minimal editing! Thanks for understanding that there may be some awkward pauses or overlap and stumbling over words. Please reach out if there are any distracting errors in this episode. That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Breanne (she/her) -  Substack: manymeetings.substack.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbreabird  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebreabird/   Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 2, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Disa would hate the miscommunication trope, we love Cirdan’s beard, and we say goodbye to Halbrand forever (maybe?).  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Emily (she/her) -  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremily  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/ Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on September 1, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Sauron from the black lagoon will haunt our dreams, Elrond is a L'oreal model, and the harfoots are on Tattooine.  That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/  Josh (he/him) -  JRR Jokien Newsletter: https://www.jrrjokien.com   Everything Else: https://jokien.myflodesk.com/  Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup   This episode was recorded on August 31, 2024.

Well, I’m back. And we’re gearing up for season 2 of Rings of Power! Get a reminder of what happened in season 1 and hear about the plotlines and characters we might see in season 2. I hear a merry old fellow in yellow boots will make an appearance! That’s What I’m Tolkien About -  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay (she/her) - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup  Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup

My new podcast, Skywalk Before You Run, will be launching very soon! If you enjoyed joining me for my first experience of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, then hop on in the escape pod with me because we're going to a galaxy far far away!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skywalk-before-you-run/id1724494821 Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39miGABohhDcfyPIlgOZ6s?si=98f43f2f5c1f45de   Also available on most other podcast listening platforms!

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don (again) as we talk about Bill the Pony’s lineage, his best qualities, and the deleted scene of Sam reuniting with him.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    This episode was recorded from a livestream! To view the full stream, go here: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/    Or if you’re reading this after 12/21/23, go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2IEca7DYpjFljX5ocR4xA    The Show: Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024 - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Don: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72 Everything Else - linktr.ee/DonMarshall72   Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Live show! December 14, 8pm EST, twitch.tv/mcwattsup   Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Adal as we talk about Sauron’s ring budget, Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy book factory, and Adal’s biggest LOTR pet peeve.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Adal and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Adal: Hello from the Magic Tavern - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-from-the-magic-tavern/id975078285  Hey Riddle Riddle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-riddle-riddle/id1412570127  Tell Me About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-about-it/id1671213683  The Word Association - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-word-association/id1693604170    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Jessi and Paige as we talk about our controversial hobbit opinions, realistic friendships, and our new Veggie Tales podcast.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Jessi, Paige,  and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Cosplay and Cocktails: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SDZqbGy4GuPpfVBINbLX1?si=832bf1595dad429b  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cosplayandcocktailspod/    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Ali as we talk about family trees, the Real Entwives of Middle Earth, and everyone be cousins.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Ali and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Ali: VHS Christmas Carols (Nov 17-19) - https://www.teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carols-2023  Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msalicenutting/ Website - https://www.whatdoesaligordondo.com/   Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Bayana and Delia as we talk about the walking chaos that is Feanor, a long-lasting love for the Lion King 2, and the enemies-to-lovers plot that could have been.    Unofficial Disclaimer: Bayana, Delia, and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Bayana: Black Nerds Create - https://blacknerdscreate.com/  IG - https://www.instagram.com/yanawroteit/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit      Delia: Culture by Culture - https://twitter.com/culturexpodcast  IG - https://www.instagram.com/deliaistyping/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping  Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Haley as we talk about a love of lamps, the best karaoke song, and childhood memories of deforestation   Unofficial Disclaimer: Haley and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Haley: The Restricted Section - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restricted-section/id1497839467    Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don Marshall as we talk about the beginning of time, start a Middle Earth Spelling bee, and cancel ourselves.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Don: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72 Everything Else - linktr.ee/DonMarshall72   Mary Clay: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup Twitch (new!) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt   Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the two-hundred and third episode in which MC decides if she likes LOTR, a new adventure awaits, and the road goes ever on.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/skywalkrunpod    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Ethan: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edghillphotos/    Tyler: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tycarlin11/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the two-hundred and second episode in which Faramir has strong bi-wife energy, Galadriel is no man, and “tree” is a valid form of gender expression.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Alicia and Grace: Twitter - https://twitter.com/Queer_Lodgings Website - https://queerlodgings.com/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Human Rights Campaign Resources - hrc.im/warning Human Rights Campaign Donations - https://give.hrc.org/page/125424/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=or_gnr_hrc_website2023 Additional LGBT+ episodes of TWITA: Fanfiction and Gay Hobbits with Molly Knox Osertag - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fanfiction-and-gay-hobbits-with-molly-knox-ostertag/id1473708852?i=1000550399100 Queer and Back Again with Reverend Tom Emanuel - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-and-back-again-with-reverend-tom-emanuel/id1473708852?i=1000567206045 Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the two-hundred and first episode in which Lewis was into older ladies, elves got vetoed at The Inklings, and Santa is in Narnia whether we like it or not.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Marilyn: Website - https://works.bepress.com/marilyn_r_pukkila/   Earthsea with The Lorehounds - https://thelorehounds.com/podcast/the-lorehounds/episode/the-book-nook-e01-a-wizard-of-earthsea-part-1  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

I'm so excited to share finally that I will be starting my first ever journey through Star Wars this fall with Skywalk Before You Run. Even better, I will be joining the amazing network, Deus Ex Media. Though I have had wonderful times with good ol' Jolkien Rolkien, I'm quite ready for another adventure. Follow Skywalk Before You Run (even though nothing is there yet, we'll fix that later): Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/skywalkrunpod Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Christina: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinakann_/  Deus Ex Media - https://www.deusexmedia.org/ 

Being the TWO HUNDREDTH episode in which we only talk about Zelda a little (only slightly a lie), orc politics are cool, and MC is afraid of shadows. The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Christina: Instagram (for real, DM her) - https://www.instagram.com/christinakann_/  How Do I Book  - https://www.wildlingpress.com/how-do-i-book-podcast.html  Deus Ex Media - https://www.deusexmedia.org/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and ninety-ninth episode in which we are not Denethor apologists, Faramir is perfect, and TOTK is finally out!!!   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Emily: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremily Twitter -  https://twitter.com/silmaremily Resources, Articles, Etc. - What Is Toxic Masculinity - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-masculinity-5075107  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and ninety-eighth episode in which we’re planting gardens, kissing homies, but NOT setting our friends on fire.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Don: Everything - linktr.ee/DonMarshall72  Resources, Articles, Etc. - What Is Toxic Masculinity - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-masculinity-5075107  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and ninety-seventh episode in which LEGO gets a bit too literal, we’re rage quitting over oliphaunts, and FARAMIR WAS DONE SO DIRTY YET AGAIN.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     BrickLi: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BrickLi  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brickliofficial/   Resources, Articles, Etc. - LEGO LOTR Cutscenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbFu8YlV9o   LEGO LOTR Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yETzQLOTF2Q&list=PLPGt4fc8n2-l3PLHzoeuBFhWYzzHAyvDN&index=17  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and ninety-sixth episode in which Hobbit feet evolved by stepping on LEGO bricks, the spiders are too realistic, and LEGO needs to apologize for its treatment of Eowyn.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Casey: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/casey.doubleyou/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - LEGO LOTR Cutscenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbFu8YlV9o   LEGO LOTR Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yETzQLOTF2Q&list=PLPGt4fc8n2-l3PLHzoeuBFhWYzzHAyvDN&index=17  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and ninety-fifth episode in which we low-key want Dark Queen Galadriel to rule over us, Eowyn girlbosses too close to the sun, and there’s actually more amazing Middle-Earth women than you think.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Delia: Culture By Culture - https://culturexpodcast.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping    Bayana: Black Nerds Create -  Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit   Lauren: Everywhere - linktr.ee/Laurendoescosplay   Andie: Tolkien With Friends - linktr.ee/tolkienwithfriends TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@andieinc  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and ninety-fourth episode in which there’s no shield surfing, Peter Jackson’s weapon of choice is an Oscar, and LEGO should hire MC for a re-release of this game.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Nick: Tolkien Heads - https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/tolkienheads/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/NJSPolk  Everywhere Else - https://linktr.ee/NJSPOLK    Resources, Articles, Etc. - LEGO LOTR Cutscenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbFu8YlV9o  LEGO LOTR Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-AclS_PyQ&list=PLPGt4fc8n2-l3PLHzoeuBFhWYzzHAyvDN&index=8 Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and ninety-third episode in which there are lots of bananas, we’re sneaking into Mordor as pizza delivery guys, and Aragorn has gone feral.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Sara and Lilly: Fiction Fans Podcast - fictionfanspodcast.com Sara - https://twitter.com/svmcaro Lilly - https://twitter.com/lillyscribe    Resources, Articles, Etc. - LEGO LOTR Cutscenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbFu8YlV9o  LEGO LOTR Playthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-AclS_PyQ&list=PLPGt4fc8n2-l3PLHzoeuBFhWYzzHAyvDN&index=8 Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and ninety-second episode in which the plural of LEGO is LEGO, Sam is the most useful hobbit, and there is SO MUCH dwarf tossing.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Emily: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremily Twitter -  https://twitter.com/silmaremily   Resources, Articles, Etc. - 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Lego Lord of the Rings - https://www.wired.com/2012/09/lego-lotr-5-things-villains/  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and ninety-first episode in which Tolkien’s Aunt Jane is the coolest, Tommy B severely roasts his forest friends, and we’ll keep our fingers crossed for a future Tom appearance.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Mike: website - https://www.schub.es/ The Newest Olympian - https://www.thenewestolympian.com/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Schubes17  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Adventures of Tom Bombadil - https://www.councilofelrond.com/poem/the-adventures-of-tom-bombadil/  Bombadil Goes Boating - https://www.councilofelrond.com/poem/bombadil-goes-boating/ Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and ninetieth episode in which Arrowroot is a simping himbo, MC can’t say pastel, and there’s murder everywhere.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Josh: Super Scary Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1643181760?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p  Everywhere else - https://linktr.ee/superscarypodcast  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Bored of the Rings (free digital version) - https://archive.org/details/boredofringsparo00harv  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

The 2007 LOTR musical is getting a revival this summer! Naturally, Ali and I had thoughts https://deadline.com/2023/03/lord-of-the-rings-music-stage-adaptation-watermill-theatre-jrr-tolkien-matthew-warchus-1235276555/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/newbury-theatre/news/lord-of-the-rings-musical-revival_58457.html   Full LOTR Musical episode with Ali from Jan 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-what-im-tolkien-about/id1473708852?i=1000546851558

Being the one hundred and eighty-ninth episode in which we’re getting the musical again, Test Drive is the best piece of cinematic score, and we would cry if Hillary Duff told us off in an Aeropostale.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Ali: Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msalicenutting/  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Bored of the Rings (free digital version) - https://archive.org/details/boredofringsparo00harv  LOTR Musical? - https://deadline.com/2023/03/lord-of-the-rings-music-stage-adaptation-watermill-theatre-jrr-tolkien-matthew-warchus-1235276555/  New LOTR Movies? - https://variety.com/2023/film/news/lord-of-the-rings-new-movies-warner-bros-1235533672/  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and eighty-eighth episode in which Bored of the Rings doesn’t feel that different from reading Tolkien, we learn a lot of new words, and the Shire gets violent.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Christina: How Do I Book - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-do-i-book-with-wildling-press/id1630784258 Deus Ex Media - https://www.deusexmedia.org/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/christinakann_   Sam: Content and Capable - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-and-capable/id1568964222  Twitter - https://twitter.com/samobjournalist   Taylor: Of the Eldest Gods - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-the-eldest-gods/id1552152192 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taytay_ballet/ Ginny the Dog!! - https://www.instagram.com/ginnythegryffindoodle/   Resources, Articles, Etc. - Bored of the Rings (free digital version) - https://archive.org/details/boredofringsparo00harv  New LOTR Movies? - https://variety.com/2023/film/news/lord-of-the-rings-new-movies-warner-bros-1235533672/  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and eighty-seventh episode in which MC is flying solo, we OFFICIALLY finish Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien throws tons of shade at the dwarves.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit   

Being the one hundred and eighty-sixth episode in which elves would pronounce it GIF not GIF, Tolkien overthinks a lot of vowels, and we make lots of silly sounds.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   Maria: Twitter - https://twitter.com/dietweeterei  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Sarati alphabet - https://omniglot.com/conscripts/sarati.htm  Tengwar - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Tengwar_modi2_EN.svg Cirth - https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Cirth  International Phoenetic Alphabet - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/IPA_chart_2020.svg Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and eighty-fifth episode in which we’re still wondering about the rings of power creation, Gandalf bonds with Shadowfax, and Sam has the people’s vote.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   Bekah: Tolkien Tidbits - https://www.instagram.com/tolkientidbits/ tolkientidbits.com Bites By Bekah - https://www.instagram.com/bitesbybekah/ bitesbybekah.com Resources, Articles, Etc. - Target FrodoxSam Shirt - https://www.target.com/p/men-s-lord-of-the-rings-fellowship-of-the-ring-frodo-and-samwise-there-s-some-good-rainbow-t-shirt/-/A-88118738?preselect=88118745#lnk=sametab Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit 

Being the one hundred and eighty-fourth episode in which the dwarves can’t catch a break, we have some amazing Rings of Power theories, and technology is hard sometimes.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   Justin: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate  Twitter - https://twitter.com/Freddiesroomate Everywhere Else - https://t.co/i6HaDEXY9J  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Being the one hundred and eighty-third episode in which there’s a Law and Order crossover, Galadriel arranged a meet-cute, and Eorl is hard to say.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   David and John: The Lorehounds - https://thelorehounds.com/  Bald Move Network - baldmove.com  Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheLorehounds  Resources, Articles, Etc. - Born of Hope (fan movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_of_Hope  Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and eighty-second episode in which Glorfindel shares a familiar prophecy, Aragorn is in disguise, and I scream about Faramir yet again.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram -  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   Josh: Twitter - https://twitter.com/joshcarlosjosh Substack - jrrjokien.substack.com Everything Else - linktr.ee/joshcarlosjosh Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and eighty-first episode in which we start the appendices 2 years later,  Josh connects the dots for MC, and we wonder where Isildur’s heirs are meeting women.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup   Josh: Twitter - https://twitter.com/joshcarlosjosh Substack - jrrjokien.substack.com Everything Else - linktr.ee/joshcarlosjosh Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and eightieth episode in which Tom Bombadil is king, maps suck, and we’re still simping for Sauron.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and seventy-ninth episode in which a Polar Bear causes lots of trouble, Goblins attack the north pole, and Tolkien doesn’t do anything halfway.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Music: “O Christmas Tree,” “Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and “Auld Lang Syne” - https://www.youtube.com/@SoothingRelaxation  Selections from the Nutcracker Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and seventy-eighth episode in which we straighten out the rings of power nonsense, maybe The Stranger isn’t Gandalf, and WE FINISH THE SILMARILLION.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     KnewBetta: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta Voices of Arda - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bQfaCYgLgaYnsfKaXtTkw?si=34494b38a7fa4265 Everything else - linktr.ee/Knewbettadobetta Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Being the one hundred and seventy-seventh episode in which Tolkien is not a battle girly, the rings of power are as mysterious as ever, and Sauron is pro-deforestation.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup  Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup     Kritter: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kritterxd YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Kritter_xd LinkTree - Linktr.ee/KritterXD Resources, Articles, Etc. - Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition  Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit  Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161