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Episode 99: Live from Oxonmoot 2026: Odious Oaths, Pernicious Promises, and Vicious Vows

In episode 99, we discuss highlights from our recent trip to Oxonmoot 2026, and then present our session from Oxonmoot titled, “Odious Oaths, Pernicious Promises, and Vic

Minisode: TolkienGuide.com at 20 with Jeremy Edmonds

Join us for a special mini episode with guest Jeremy Edmonds chatting about the Tolkien Collector’s Guide’s 20th anniversary livestream coming up on October 3-4, 2026! We

Episode 98: Lesser-trod Histories 14: The Peoples of Middle-earth

Join us this month for a look at the final book in the History of Middle-earth series, The History of Middle-earth volume 12, The Peoples of Middle-earth. We delve into T

Episode 97: Lesser-trod Paths with David the Ñoldo

Join us this month for a special Lesser-trod Paths episode with David the Ñoldo! Springing from our last Lesser-trod History episode about The War of the Jewels, David jo

Episode 96: Lesser-trod Histories 13: War of the Jewels

In this installment of our Lesser-trod Histories series, Stef and Jude explore The History of Middle-earth, volume 11, The War of the Jewel, specifically looking at the G

Episode 95: Disasters, Downfalls, and Dives - Live from Westmoot 2026

Episode 95 celebrates all things Westmoot, the American gathering of the Tolkien Society held from May 22-24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! We begin with a reflection o

Episode 94: Interview with Kelly from themiddlepage

Join us this month as we interview Kelly from themiddlepage, exploring her deep dive into Tolkien's lesser-read works in her Year of Tolkien Book Club project, and her pa

Episode 93: Lesser-trod Histories 12: Morgoth’s Ring

This month, Jude and Stef explore Tolkien's complex thoughts on justice, healing, and the intricacies of Elven marriage and reincarnation through an in-depth analysis of

Episode 92: Lesser-trod Paths with Dr. Kristine Larsen

In this episode, Jude and Stef welcome Dr. Kristine Larsen as our guest host in this special lesser-trod paths episode. Kristine talks to us about Tolkien's use of caves

Episode 91: Seize the date: Elvish Calendars with Wizard Way Kris

This month, Jude and Stef talk with Tolkien scholar, artist and calligrapher, Wizard Way Kris, Kris Piet, about their newly published “Elvish Calendar - 2026–2027: 14-mon

Episode 90: Lesser-trod Histories 11: Sauron Defeated

In this episode, Jude and Stef discuss History of Middle-earth Volume 9: Sauron Defeated, the final book in the History of the Lord of the Rings. Jude introduces The Drow

Episode 89: Interview with Tom Racine - “Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkien”

This month, join Jude and Stef for a lively interview with cartoonist and newly minted Tolkien author, Tom Racine, about his new book, “Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in

Episode 88: Interview with Don Marshall - "J.R.R. Tolkien: The Father of Modern Fantasy”

This month, Jude and Stef have the pleasure of interviewing Tolkien educator, influencer and now biographer Don Marshall about his new book, “J.R.R. Tolkien: The Father o

Hobbitween 2025

With the thinning of the veil comes our annual autumnal offering! Just when you thought you were safe from repulsive repasts, pilfered plates, and things that slither in

Episode 87: Live from Oxonmoot 2025: Tolkien’s Try-hard Troublemakers

In episode 87, we discuss highlights from our recent trip to Oxonmoot, and present our session from Oxonmoot titled, “Athrabeth Podcast Live: Tolkien’s Try-hard Troublema

Episode 86: Lesser-trod Paths with Dr. Luke Shelton

When you first read the Lord of the Rings, which character did you most relate to? Has that changed as you’ve gotten older? This month, we are joined by Dr. Luke Shelton,

Episode 85: Lesser-Trod Histories 11: The War of the Ring

In this next installment of The History of Middle-earth, Jude and Stef chat about volume 8: The War of the Ring. Stef talks about Part 2, Chapter 5, “Faramir”, and Jude f

Episode 84: Lesser-Trod Histories 10: The Treason of Isengard

Continuing on with the Lesser-Trod Histories series, this month, Jude and Stef look at two chapters from Volume 7 of the History of Middle-earth: The Treason of Isengard-

Episode 83: Live from Westmoot 2025: “The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” with Knewbettadobetta

Join Jude and Stef and our special guest Knewbettadobetta for our first-ever live show, “Athrabeth Podcast Live: The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” from

Episode 82: Lesser-trod Histories 9 - The Return of the Shadow: We love a party

How did Tolkien start writing his epic tale, “The Lord of the Rings”? Join Jude and Stef as they discuss the humble beginnings of the book that became the Fellowship of t