The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast

This week, we're continuing the story of Fëanor and his Sons and the dreadful Oath they swore to pursue any who would keep a Silmaril from them. It leads them to do terrible acts of theft, betrayal, and death. It all culminates in the Doom of Mandos, the great prophecy and punishment on Fëanor and any who would follow him. Plus, we say goodbye to the Spirit of Fire himself.

Finwë Family Tree
Episode artwork by Ralph Damiani

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What happens when you mix some Daddy issues, Mommy issues, jealousy, genius, a theft, and a murder? You get the Oath of Fëanor, the single most consequential moment in Elvish history. This week we look at Fëanor himself; his upbringing and accomplishments, and the ways that Melkor was able to play him like a fiddle to achieve his devious ends!

Episode artwork by Ted Naismith

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This week, we're finishing up our trilogy of episodes on the Human allies of the forces of Evil with a look at the Easterlings! We talk about the differences between the Easterlings of the First Age and those of the Second and Third Ages: Who they were, what they did, and why they served Sauron and Morgoth before him. We're talking Wainriders, Balchoth, Swarthy Men, you name it, and even a little about the mysterious Variags of Khand!
Episode artwork by John Howe

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I didn't have time this week to finish my research for a regular episode, so to make it up to you this is a bundle of the first two episodes of the Wizard's Pupils Bonus Episodes over on Patreon. Friend and Philosopher of the show Peter and I are going through the works of Tolkien each week chapter by chapter starting with the Hobbit, so this episode is our discussions on chapters 1&2 of the Hobbit "An Unexpected Party" and "Roast Mutton." But stick around for the whole thing so you stay up to day with This Week in Middle Earth! If you want to learn more about the Patreon, just head to Patreon.com/lotramapod and see what all is available to you there!

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While most of the focus goes to the fearsome Uruk-hai, Saruman had many other allies, most prominently were the ancient enemies of Rohan: The Dunlendings. These fearsome warriors had been a thorn in the side of the Rohirrim since its founding, and a thorn in the side of Gondor before that, and a thorn in the side of the Numenoreans before that! So who were these people, and why were they so hostile to the powers of the West? Find out all about their history in this week's episode!
Episode artwork by John Howe

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