The last special before we begin Return of the King. We hope you enjoy finding out about the origins of the critical alliance between Gondor and Rohan. We discuss Eorl, Cirion, and others in this episode. Please send to a friend, and thank you for listening!

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10: Gondor and Rohan Friendship Origins Special

The second part of our history of the Exiled Numenorean kingdoms. We focus on illustrious Gondor. We cover a lot of ground. We must set a show record for historical references in one episode.

9: History of Gondor Special

The first of the Exiled Realms' history is discussed tonight. It was a fun one. In Appendix A lays quite a bit of the lore that make LOTR so authentic, so we really enjoyed going over and discussing this one. Hope you enjoy, and please send to a friend! Thank you for listening!

8: History of Arnor Special

We figured it had to be addressed in full. One of the most important backstories to all of Lord of the Rings is described and analyzed in full this episode. Thank you for listening and please send to a friend. Hope you enjoy!

7: The Last Alliance and Death of Isildur

Most stories have a set up, a problem or challenge, and then a redeeming end. Spoiler alert! This one does not follow suit. We discuss the tragic end of Numenor here. 

6: Numenor Special Part 3: The Fall

We reviewed the creation and build up of Numenor, now let us get into the meat and the tension. All good stories have a good conflict, we get into it here.

5: Numenor Special Part 2: The Decline

Alright, alright, just in time for all the hype about the Amazon show being one year away. Check out the first of our Part 3 special on Numenor, which will be an essential feature of the new show to come. And is The link (along with Sauron and the Noldor still in Middle Earth) from the Silmarillion to the Lord of the Rings, from the Elder Days to the Third Age. 

4: Numenor Special Part 1: The Setup

Alright, laid-back for one tonight. Check out our oft-forgotten Druedain. But if you hear the these quirky tales, you'll never forget them again. 

3: Druedain Special

Alright, Alright this is a big one. We get in the weeds of the metaphysics of Elves and Men. Enjoy our explanation of this cult classic writing of Tolkien. 

2: Finrod And Andreth Special

It was the one topic of Book 4 left unturned. We go back and talk about Faramir's epic broad strokes sweeping history of Men speech in the Window to the West chapter. From this 3 page monologue we build out an entire mini season of special episodes.

1: Faramir's Rant

Please enjoy this Easter Special centered around the Tolkien and Lewis conversation about True Myth that held CS Lewis to convert to Christianity.

13: True Myth Special Part 2: Best News Ever

Patrick, Clifford, and Morgan go through 64 Middle Earth Characters and rank which is the most creative and well-crafted from Tolkien's whole legendarium. Happy end of March! Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!

12: March Madness: Tolkien Characters Bracket

To wrap up the Two Towers we ask what were the Two Towers, and we each run through what were our top five favorite chapters.

11: Two Towers Chapter Power Rankings

And with this episode we close out Two Towers besides the ultimate chapter Power Rankings still to come. We get into Sam and his Choices quite a bit. And we talk about the orcs quite a bit as well after one certain line really caught my eye. Please enjoy and send to a friend! Thank you for listening!

10: TT Bk4 Ch10: Free Will, Providence, Orc Souls

Gollum leads the hobbits into the Tunnel...Shelob's Lair. It is the beginning of a the great finale at the end of the second volume of the Lord of the Rings. Please enjoy and send to a friend. Thank you for listening!

9: TT Bk4 Ch9: The Last Lap

Patrick and Clifford set out to bring you a Tolkien podcast for Middle Earth fans of ALL levels to enjoy!

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