An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin' Tolkien

Hello friends- Let the countdown begin (or continue) for LEP 4!
In this episode, Lane shares a quick rundown of general specifics for our Fourth LEP which will be taking place on Saturday 9/19/26. While there are still many details to pin down, you can bet your bottom farthing where we'll all be on that magical Saturday- in the back yard of a hobbit hole in a little Village called Amanda!
Complete with ample food, fine company and all the comforts of home (not to mention the 4th Potato Cookoff, Trivia, Games, Drinks, and more) we hope you'll consider joining us in, what may perhaps be, the last LEP for some time.
AS Mentioned in the episode, Amanda is about 45 minute drive from John Glenn Airport in Columbus and rests right between Circleville and Lancaster. The Hocking Hills region is also breathtaking and just to the southeast of Amanda. Here are some of our favorite spots and sights:
Circleville
Eateries: Lindsey's Donuts (Year round, world-famous pumpkin donuts), Richie's NY Corner Deli
Lancaster
Eateries: Alehouse 1890, Provisions, O'Huid's Gaelic Pub, The Pink Cricket, Fairview Inn Bar, Cherry Street Pub, Brigg's Restaurant
Destinations: Mt Pleasant and Rising Park, Ohio Glass Museum, Sherman House Museum, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Georgian Museum, Flat Rocks Disc Golf Course
Amanda
Eateries: Tavern 22, Spade's Cafe & Bakery, Clearcreek Cakes and Bakes
Destinations: Clear Creek Metro Park
Hocking Hills
Destinations: Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkle's Hollow (Gorge Trail), plus tons of awesome cabins and Air BNB Availabilities
Amanda's surrounded by great places to explore and be swept off to no tellin' where!

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This episodes was recorded in Ohio, transported to Germany, edited and posted from the SHIRE ~ Cirencester, England! The stars are no longer the only lights in Middle-earth, and the Elves are no longer alone. This week, we dive into Chapter 12 of The Silmarillion, "Of Men."
As the Sun first rises in the West, the second children of Ilúvatar awake in the far east of Hildórien. We discuss the striking differences between the Firstborn and the Followers, the mystery surrounding Men's early days, and how Morgoth immediately moved to corrupt them. Plus, we break down the "Gift of Men"—mortality—and how Tolkien sets up the ultimate bittersweet destiny of humanity in Arda.
We also discuss: Rings of Power Season 3, The Hunt for Gollum, and Shadow of the Past
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In this episode, we break down “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor” Tolkien's origin story of the Sun and the Moon and the Valar's collective response to refuse the death of hope, instead hoping against all hope for light to be rekindled and the world brought out of the domain of Morgoth- utter darkness.
We see the power of Yavanna and Nienna as a single golden fruit from Laurelin and a solitary silver flower from Telperion are beckoned forth, preserved and turned into the lamps of Ilmen.
And with the coming of Men soon on the horizon, this illumination couldn't come at a more perfect time.
In yet another attempt to protect what remains of the blessed realm, the Pelori are raised even higher, and the Calacirya left open but guarded so that no living creature uninvited or unbeckoned should enter into Valinor ever again.
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In this episode, we break down “Of the Sindar” a chapter full of filling in the white spaces of the events in Beleriand and all Middle-earth for those elves who decided to stay: the twilight, the Grey Elves, the Sindar.
We see the arrival of the Dwarves and get to marvel at their creations as well as collaboration with the Eldar- the pinnacle being the city of Menegroth- home of King Thingol and Queen Melian and their daughter Luthien.
But Dark forces are emboldened and venture further west and with the arrival of Melkor and Ungoliant and the fortress of Angband being rebuilt, crowned with the Thangorodrim, we witness a breaking of the peace, changing Middle-earth forever.
A decision to guard Doriath is made and Melian sets her Girdle high all around to protect all the Eldar within... just in time for the arrival of Feanor at Drengist... The board is set for the action to come.
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In this episode, we break down “Of the Flight of the Noldor,” one of the most tragic and defining chapters in The Silmarillion.
After the Darkening of Valinor, the Noldor are driven by grief, pride, and vengeance—leading to rebellion, exile, and one of the most devastating moments in Tolkien’s legendarium.
We explore:
Fëanor’s influence and leadership
The Oath of Fëanor and its consequences
The rebellion against the Valar
The Kinslaying at Alqualondë
The journey of the Noldor into exile
This chapter sets the stage for the entire First Age and the wars that follow in Middle-earth.
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