Exploring Tolkien

Exploring Tolkien is a weekly show that dives deep into JRR Tolkien and all the ages of Middle-earth. Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine are your hosts as they read through Tolkien’s works, interview other Tolkien enthusiasts and authors, and criticall

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Rings of Power Got it ALL WRONG | Akallabêth, Part 1 | #35

Posted May 9, 202301:12:15

Jonathan, Michael, and Dan reach the 2nd age of Middle-earth, and with it are compelled to bring up The Rings of Power–and, particularly, how they...

Elven genetics! Race-baiting! Half-elf lies! | Of the Voyage of Eärendil | #34

Posted May 2, 202301:22:10

Michael, Dan, and Jonathan finish the first age of Middle-earth! We see the final destruction that Fēanor’s Silmarils wrought, how Ēarendil’s...

48. Fellowship Fridays Live | NEW Lord of the Rings Movies, Rings of Power DIED, Gollum Game| #1

Posted April 29, 202301:55:27

Here’s a bonus podcast this week — our inaugural Fellowship Fridays Live discussion! Listen in as Michael Grumbine (from Exploring Tolkien), John...

The Sea is Always Right! | Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin | # 33

Posted April 25, 202300:52:32

The last great stronghold of the elves falls to Morgoth, even though Ulmo has been right to warn them all along. This penultimate chapter of the Quenta...

What’s Good in the Rings of Power?! – with The Middle-earth Mixer

Posted April 18, 202300:53:24

Podcaster, Tweeter, and Tolkien fan, we chat with The Middle-earth Mixer about Tolkien, The Rings of Power, and where these upcoming new films from...