The Tolkien Lore Podcast
By Joshua Scott
The Tolkien Lore PodcastAug 01, 2022
Next Lord of the Rings Movie Revealed: The Hunt for Gollum (Working Title)
Embracer Group has finally announced details of its planned first foray into the world of Middle-earth from a cinematic angle, with a working title of “The Hunt for Gollum.” I give the details so far, my thoughts, and maybe some snide remarks about a certain other company.
My review of the fan film by the same name is here if you’re interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INb-aR2UDkY
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
An Extremely Nitpicky Review of “The Fellowship of the Ring” Part 3
Wrapping up my extreme nitpick of Peter Jackson’s first Middle-earth movie, we have insane character decisions, major tonal disconnects, and even technical complaint.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4E0TBsrtA
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBCiY7P2Dg
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How to Convince a Christian that Lord of the Rings Isn’t Full of Forbidden Witchcraft
Decades ago, when Dungeons and Dragons first got started, there were a fairly large number of Christians in the United States who thought it (and many other fantasy properties) were dangerous and anti-Biblical. That was always based mainly on a misunderstanding, and you’d think by now that would have been cleared up. I recently found out, though, that there are still people who think even Lord of the Rings is somehow religiously dangerous….
My video on the ways in which Lord of the Rings is fundamentally Christian is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AWD7UWsn4w
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): ttps://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
What Would Have Happened If Frodo Had Died in Moria? Who Knows!
A viewer asked me in an email what I thought would have happened if Frodo hadn't been wearing Bilbo's mithril coat and had instead been killed in Moria. I tried to come up with a response, but as it turns out there are just too many possibilities, so instead I made this video describing my thought process and why "what if" questions can be dangerous roads to travel.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Lord of the Rings Book vs. Movie: The King of the Golden Hall
Peter Jackson’s take on the confrontation of Gandalf on the one hand and Theoden and Grima Wormtonge on the other drastically changes the nature of what is going on in the scene. Some of that is somewhat dictated by the medium of cinema, but some of it is...not.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Comparing Tolkien’s Valar with the Greek Pantheon | Patreon Request
On the surface there are many parallels between the Valar of Tolkien’s Middle-earth and the Greek pantheon, but probe a little deeper and significant differences emerge.
This video was requested by one of my Patreon supporters! If you want to have the right to pick a video topic, check out my Patreon link below!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
An Extremely Nitpick Review of “The Fellowship of the Ring” Part 2
Continuing my extreme nitpick of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy, we discuss terrible movie tropes, inexplicable events, and bad character decisions. Apologies for the audio and video issues; I tested the setup before I started but it still came out weird for some reason.
If you missed part 1 of this series, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4E0TBsrtA
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
11 More Details in Jackson’s “Fellowship of the Ring” that Only LOTR Superfans Would Notice
Minor changes come fast and thick in this section of the movie, and several of them have significant storytelling implications.
Miss my first video in this series? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_1rDzChnJ0
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How Pippin Became Known as Prince of the Halflings in Minas Tirith
After his meeting with Denethor, word quickly spreads about Pippin and the local residents get the idea that he is Hobbit royalty and that he was bringing some half-high warriors to aid in the defense, but how exactly did they get this idea? It’s a bit of a funny story.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): ttps://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How Iluvatar Used Boromir’s Presence in the Fellowship
In the first chapter of the Silmarillion, Eru Iluvatar makes it clear that while Melkor may try to disrupt the music with themes of his own, all will ultimately redound to the glory of Iluvatar. Boromir’s death turns out to be a great example of that.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
An Extremely Nitpicky Review of “The Fellowship of the Ring,” Pt. 1
Cinemasins was off base with a lot of their criticisms so let’s see what we can really find if we decide to be super finicky with our viewing of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy...
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
5 Details in Peter Jackson’s “Fellowship of the Ring” that Only Superfans Notice
For all his faults, Peter Jackson clearly knew the story he was adapting to screen. And superfans know this because they noticed those little details that only a fellow superfan would bother to mention.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Tolkien Lyrics in Rock Music: Led Zeppelin and Rush
A viewer asked that I discuss Tolkien-inspired lyrics in Led Zeppelin ongs, so here I go with some bonus material from Rush!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Writing in Tengwar: Learn How to Use and Customize Tolkien’s Elvish Alphabet
Tolkien’s Elvish script is beautiful, but it might seem hard to learn at first glance. It’s actually quite easy if you just take a closer look, and you can customize it as much as you want!
Here’s my previous videos “translating” some of the Elvish in Lord of the Rings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tz6PdaQpFo
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Pixar’s “Inside Out” and Tolkien’s Nienna on Turning Sorrow to Wisdom
Once again I explore how modern pop culture intersects with Tolkien in surprising, interesting, and insightful ways, this time through the lens of Pixar’s “Inside Out.”
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Character Study of Saruman: Tolkien’s Portrait of the Modern Politician
Saruman’s speeches to Gandalf have always struck me as revealing something of Tolkien’s opinion of politicians in modern democratic systems. Sweet-tongued and convincing but willing to sacrifice principle and honesty in pursuit of his goals, he reflects an uncomfortably large number of prominent figures on the modern political scene. Let’s analyze him and see how he matches up.
Not familiar with the background of how Gandalf came to Saruman in the book? Check my recent video comparing the book and movie on this point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXinRWIi1yw
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Lord of the Rings Book v. Movie: The Paths of the Dead and Aragorn at the Pelennor Fields
Last week (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXinRWIi1yw&pp=ygUzbG9yZCBvZiB0aGUgcmluZ3MgYm9vayB2IG1vdmllIGdhbmRhbCBkaXNhcHBlYXJhbmNl) I discussed how the changes to how we experience Gandalf’s disappearance and captivity in Peter Jackson’s Fellowship of the Ring make sense given the limitations of the medium. A viewer commented that the case was rather the opposite with the Paths of the Dead and Aragorn’s appearance in the Corsair ships, so in this video I explore what makes these two examples different.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Lord of the Rings Book v. Movie: Gandalf’s Disappearance
Normally my book versus movie videos are about the changes in the actual substance of the story being told, but in this case I want to look at HOW the story is told differently because it shows us how adaptation does actually require changes to a story so it better fits the new medium.
It’s not too late to get a gorgeous Tolkien calendar: https://shop.mythenauswesternis.de/en Make sure to use discount code TOLKIENLOREPOD for 5% off!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How a Pirate Publisher Stole Tolkien’s Magnum Opus: The Story of Ace Books’ "Lord of the Rings"
As “The Lord of the Rings” grew in popularity in the U.S., one book publisher took advantage of an odd copyright provision to issue an unauthorized version of the book, and this is the story of what followed.
It’s not too late to get a gorgeous Tolkien calendar: https://shop.mythenauswesternis.de/en Make sure to use discount code TOLKIENLOREPOD for 5% off!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Twelve Days of Christmas Tolkien Style
Merry Christmas, Happy Yule, and Happy New Year!
Want a great 2024 Tolkien themed calendar? Get it here: https://shop.mythenauswesternis.de/en Make sure to use discount code TOLKIENLOREPOD for 5% off!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Top 4 Mature/Uncomfortable Scenes in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth
People often think of fantasy, and particularly Tolkien’s fantasy, as light, fluffy stuff for kids or immature adults, but in these scenes Tolkien shows us that he can write some serious material that isn’t appropriate for everyone.
Want that cool calendar I showed off? Get it here: https://shop.mythenauswesternis.de/en Make sure to use discount code TOLKIENLOREPOD for 5% off!
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
8 Scenes from Tolkien We REALLY DO Want to See on Screen
Last video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb2SGOGcnIo&pp=ygU-NyBzY2VuZXMgd291bGQgbG92ZSB0byBzZWUgYnV0IHByb2JhYmx5IHNob3VsZG4ndCB0b2xraWVuIGxvcmU%3D) I talked about scenes that should be really cool if adapted visually, but probably wouldn’t work for one reason or another. This list is about the scenes that have yet to be adapted that actually should be because they’d be AWESOME.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
7 Scenes from Tolkien We’d Love to See on Screen...But Probably Shouldn’t
Say what you will about visual adaptations of Tolkien, we all would love to see Middle-earth, if we can’t actually visit it. But as amazing at it would be to see Tolkien’s vision brought to life, there are some scenes that are best left as words on a page.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Unexpected Hospitality in The Lord of the Rings: Gildor and Faramir | Thanksgiving Special
In light of the recent U.S. celebration of Thanksgiving, it seemed fitting to discuss the parallel cases of hospitality offered to Frodo by Gildor and Faramir, which both give Frodo many reasons to be thankful.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Details in The Fellowship of the Ring that Peter Jackson Absolutely Nailed
I’ve been critical of Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy for almost as long as I’ve had this channel, but I have to give him credit where it’s due—sometimes he completely hits it out of the park on the little things.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Faramir, the Ring, and the Nature of Evil in Middle-earth
Some have argued that changing Faramir’s character in the movies so that he falls victim to the Ring initially makes more sense, but this overlooks some key insights about how the Ring really works in Tolkien’s world.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
We Need to Talk About Tribalism in the Tolkien Fandom
Pardon me while I rant about a certain brand of negative comments.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
When Did Arwen Become Mortal? Exploring the Choice of the Half-Elven in Tolkien’s Mythology
Recently I was pondering the end of the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen, which has always bugged me because of Aragorn’s apparent ignorance of Arwen’s mortality. The more I thought about it, though, the more I realized his ignorance actually has a solid basis.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Peter Jackson Changes to The Lord of the Rings that Make NO Sense, Part 1
I have a love-hate relationship with Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, with the “hate” half mainly due to changes he made. In this series I’ll explore some of those changes, specifically the ones that render the story somewhat internally incoherent.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Maedhros & Beren: One-Handed Brothers from Different Mothers
I noticed some interesting parallels between Beren and Maedhros, starting with the fact that they both lost a hand, but when looking into it I found that it goes MUCH deeper than that….
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Did Beren Get His Hand Back When He Was Reincarnated With Luthien?
Viewer Gershom ben Avraham posed this question on social media, and while there’s no direct answer to the question that I’m aware of, there are certainly several suggestive pieces of evidence.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
A Tolkien Theory: Why Couldn’t Morgoth and Sauron Change Bodily Form?
A recent video by TheRedBook on Sauron’s death (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM5hrpjsoM8&pp=ygUbc2F1cm9uIGRlYXRoIG9mIGEgZGFyayBsb3Jk) reminded me of some pertinent passages in Tolkien’s writings that may help build a more solid theory for why Morgoth and Sauron, after a certain point in their trajectory toward evil, could no longer change their bodily forms, which is why Sauron in The Lord of the Rings had only nine fingers (as I discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1XfiLndomE&pp=ygUgd2h5IHNhdXJvbiBvbmx5IGhhZCBuaW5lIGZpbmdlcnM%3D)
The GirlNextGondor video on redemption I referred to is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5-Xc21Kvsc&pp=ygUZZ2lybG5leHRnb25kb3IgcmVkZW1wdGlvbg%3D%3D
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Why Was Finduilas So Important to Turin Avoiding His Doom?
In the tragic tale of Turin Turambar, Gwindor, with his dying breath, tells Turin that Finduilas stands between him and his doom and that he must save her. Tragically he never does, but I’ve always questioned Gwindor’s words. Until now.
Need more background on Turin’s story? Check out my Silmarillion Synopsis playlist (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82go3_JE24g&list=PLgdY5RPp2o5NmAPZ7WkFdk4tdcV6aGAyN&pp=gAQBiAQB) and the specific video on Turin Turambar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UNPNxT9rlA&pp=ygUbc2lsbWFyaWxsaW9uIHN5bm9wc2lzIHR1cmlu)
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How Bilbo Knew About Gollum’s Grandmother
How Did William the Troll Come to Own a Talking Purse in The Hobbit?
In response to my request for video topics, viewer mariayonde suggested I might have been a bit hasty in concluding that William’s talking purse in The Hobbit was just a fanciful embellishment by Bilbo to make his story more appealing to a younger audience. Instead, what if the purse was a Dwarf-made magical purse that came to the trolls the same way as the rest of their hoard, which contained famed swords from Gondolin? Here are my thoughts on this theory.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
How Could Gandalf Have Survived Moria, and How Might That Have Changed the Lord of the Rings?
Before entering Moria, Aragorn tells Gandalf to “beware,” and later regrets that his premonition was accurate, which seems to suggest that the outcome of Gandalf dying was inevitable. But was it? Might Gandalf have survived Moria? How would that have altered the course of the rest of the story?
For my video on Gandalf’s plan to get into Mordor, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HocWkoHDsk&pp=ygUxdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGhvdyBkaWQgZ2FuZGFsZiBwbGFuIHRvIGVudGVyIG1vcmRvcg%3D%3D
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
A Tale of Amdir and Estel: Aragorn’s Journey from Boromir to Gandalf
I’ve discussed the concepts of Amdir and Estel, the two kinds of hope in Tolkien’s world, and how they play out differently for different characters in The Lord of the Rings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Kye-0DOac&pp=ygUYdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGFtZGlyIGVzdGVs), but Aragorn is a great example of how a character can grow from one to the other.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Smith of Wootton Major: The Culmination and Summary of Tolkien’s Life and Career
Smith of Wootton Major is one of the most fascinating stories Tolkien ever wrote, which seems to have tremendous depth despite its brevity and simplicity. On a recent reread I noticed that its autobiographical elements were much more pronounced than I previously realized.
Prior video on Smith of Wootton Major: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyzNBaaHZqY&pp=ygUjdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIHNtaXRoIG9mIHdvb3R0b24gbWFqb3I%3D
On Fairy Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMG5HhKK50&pp=ygUddG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIG9uIGZhaXJ5IHN0b3JpZXM%3D
On Fairy Stories 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqYeBmw4ORY&pp=ygUddG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIG9uIGZhaXJ5IHN0b3JpZXM%3D
Telcontar Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUPVcdWYNaE&pp=ygUhdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGFyYWdvcm4ncyBkZXNjZW5kYW50
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Tal-Elmar: Yet Another Story Tolkien Never Finished
The story of Tal-Elmar, reproduced in The Peoples of Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien, promised a story of dreams, adventure, and possibly some of the most explicit exploration of the ideas of race/ethnicity in any of Tolkien’s works. Unfortunately, as with so many of Tolkien’s barely-begun stories, we can only guess at what might have been.
For more on the Druedain, check here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-8iqpLCNZI&pp=ygUVdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGRydWVkYWlu
My video on The Lost Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYQ2ft3r8iA&pp=ygURdG9sa2llbiBsb3N0IHJvYWQ%3D
My video on The Notion Club Papers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esdaet7Ivq0&pp=ygUTdG9sa2llbiBub3Rpb24gY2x1Yg%3D%3D
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9(If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Tolkien Geek Reviews “The Battle of Five Armies” Board Game
The Battle of Five Armies, made by the creators of The War of the Ring (my review of which is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knXfPlC6-KA&pp=ygUud2FyIG9mIHRoZSByaW5nIGJvYXJkIGdhbWUgcmV2aWV3IHRvbGtpZW4gbG9yZQ%3D%3D), is a highly tactical war game similar to but also unlike its predecessor. How does it shape up?
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Why Did Morgoth Take Radically Different Approaches to Men and Elves?
In my recent video on the Tale of Adanel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcOISb-59rw&pp=ygUTdGFsZSBvZiBhZGFuZWwgZmFsbA%3D%3D) I discussed how Morgoth seems to have taken a very different approach to dealing with Men as compared with Elves, but why would his strategy change?
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Thursday Tolkien Thoughts: If Celeborn Is Such a Big Deal, Why Do We Know Nothing About Him?
Galadriel makes a big deal of Celeborn’s wisdom in The Lord of the Rings, but we actually get almost no examples of it and are left wondering what makes him so impressive. Could it be Galadriel’s real reason for thinking him wise is highly personal?
My video on Galadriel’s various backstories is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8c33_qTQ_E&t=25s&pp=ygUZY2hhcmFjdGVyIHN0dWR5IGdhbGFkcmllbA%3D%3D
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Tolkien Geek Reviews The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth Board Game
00:00 Intro
02:44 Game Overview
06:53 Mechanics and Gameplay
38:58 Likes and Dislikes
52:39 Theming and Lore
Apologies to my brother (check out his channel over at https://www.youtube.com/@strategywizard for board game reviews, unboxing, etc.) for taking so long to finally play this game that he got me [inaudible] ago, but now I’ve finally played it and I can give my breakdown of the mechanics, what I like and dislike about the game, and how well it captures the essence of Tolkien’s world.
For more info on the game:
Fantasy Flight’s page for the game is here: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/1/11/the-lord-of-the-rings-journeys-in-middle-earth/
For a downloadable copy of the basic rules, go here: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/74/c1/74c1ee20-a2d2-407f-93da-e6c2a4b25529/journeys_in_middle-earth_learn_to_play.pdf
For a downloadable copy of the Rules Reference, go here: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/01/a0/01a0c9f7-4427-4113-9406-f53d6bde2ff5/journeys_in_middle-earth_rules_reference.pdf
So I was incorrect about Watch It Played but also not totally off. He didn’t do a video on the game on his channel (https://www.youtube.com/@WatchItPlayed), but he DID appear on BoardGameGeek.com’s channel for their “game night” series here: https://youtu.be/bBk_jSE4Bf8. The video is a full playthrough of the first adventure with explanations along the way so it gives a lot of the same information but obviously contains spoilers for the first adventure.
Similarly, the Dice Tower channel had a live play session here: https://www.youtube.com/live/JVh0M-fSWqo?feature=share. It doesn’t do as much detailed explanations of the rules and mechanics but it’s for the first adventure of an expansion campaign, so the spoilers won’t be as significant unless you know you’re going to get that expansion soon.
If you just want a brief run-down of how to play, I recommend this video: https://youtu.be/1VROBMSSBfc
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Thursday Tolkien Thoughts: How Did the Minstrel of Gondor Know Frodo and Sam’s Story?
A subscriber recently shared a possible plot hole that someone else brought up: How could the minstrel who sings of Frodo of the Nine Fingers at the Field of Cormallen know Frodo and Sam’s story past when they left Faramir? I think there are three possible explanations.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
God’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness: Christian Humility in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth
The Christian Scriptures of the New Testament have many passages dealing with the idea that God uses the weak and foolish to accomplish His ends and put to shame the strong and wise of the world. Tolkien uses this same theme pretty frequently in his own works, but why should weakness be a virtue? I think I can give an answer.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite ink: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
A Long-Expected Soundscape: The Perfect Background for Reading Lord of the Rings
Jordan Rannells, editor of the Prancing Pony Podcast, has put together a soundscape for the Lord of the Rings, and it’s amazing!
Use discount code LORE25 for 25% off all three books, or LORE10 for 10% off one book at: https://jordanrannells.com/shop
Concept Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTxg2_xX9Mc
Release Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCc_pAyu6aA&t=
Book 1 Chapter 1 Complete Sample Chapter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mjxw_x6Th0
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Tale of Adanel: Tolkien’s Legend of the Fall of Man in Middle-Earth
In connection with the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth (which I’ve discussed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwi7_nABWDI&t=2s&pp=ygUWdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGF0aHJhYmV0aA%3D%3D), Tolkien wrote a brief account of what Men in the days of the First Age believed about their past and why they, unlike Elves, were mortal, and it bears some remarkable similarities to but also differences from another story you might be familiar with.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Demon Possession in Middle-Earth? A Patron Video Request
Long-time patron PABrewNews had another request for a topic, this time along the lines of demon possession and how it might figure into Middle-earth given Tolkien’s Catholicism. In light of last week’s Thursday Thoughts video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynNQDDU2FH4&pp=ygUvdGh1cnNkYXkgdG9sa2llbiB0aG91Z2h0cyBkcnVlZGFpbiBjaXJpdGggdW5nb2w%3D), I might have a few things to say on the topic.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me attolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
The Judgments of Sam and Beregond: How Tolkien Uses Parallel to Tell Us About Aragorn
I recently noticed an interesting parallel between how Gandalf “punishes” Sam for eavesdropping and how Aragorn “punishes” Beregond for his deeds in defense of Faramir. But perhaps the most interesting thing about the parallel is that it answers a doubt Aragorn has about himself.
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).
Thursday Tolkien Thoughts: Druedain Statues, the Watchers of Cirith Ungol, and Morgoth’s Ring???
A chance (as they say in Middle-earth) series of events led me to speculate on the nature of the two watchers at the gate of the Tower of Cirith Ungol, which I had previously wondered about but never had a good theory for. Hat tips for inspiring this idea go to David Rowe (see his appearance on my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOHLbX0u8EI&pp=ygUpdG9sa2llbiBsb3JlIGRhdmlkIHJvd2Ugd2lzZG9tIG9mIHRvbGtpZW4%3D), Emir Ali Demirel (Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmirAliDemirelh) and @GirlNextGondor (the specific video I referenced is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cky0M-Wm_j0&pp=ygUjZ2lybG5leHRnb25kb3IgZG93biB0aGUgaG9iYml0IGhvbGU%3D).
Other Links:
Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://utreon.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/
Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195
Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I’ll send a fresh invite link).