From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time.
It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspective, this is the perfect Tolkien podcast for you.
This is part of the Robots Radio network and is brought to you by the host of other hit lore shows including the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, and Retro Recall. For business inquiries or advertising please contact robotsnetwork@gmail.com.
This podcast is supported by our patrons at https://patreon.com/lotrlorecast.
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229: What If You Lived In Middle Earth? - Patron Chat, Aug 2026
What if you were an elf and could perfect a skill or craft over thousands of years, what would you choose? What culture would you fit most naturally into? If you lived in
Sep 7 1 h 00 min
228: FotR 28: Comfort, Safety, and Three Bathtubs
The Hobbits finally find safety and a time to relax after being chased for 2 days by Black Riders. We get a real sense of just how much his friends care about him. They k
Aug 31 29 min
227: FotR 27: An Unexpected Merry Appears!
As the Hobbits set out for the ferry, we get horror vibes and meet an unexpected rider on the road. We discuss how this section of the novel and movie diverge and get a f
Aug 24 31 min
226: FotR 26: Nobody Talks About How Awesome Farmer Maggot Is!
The conversation with Farmer Maggot plays out in ways that Frodo never expected, and reveal so much about Maggot's character. What a stand-up guy.
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Aug 17 32 min
225: FotR 25: Frodo (Uknowingly) Trained to Avoid Black Riders by Running From Dogs
Frodo is a good person, but he made his mistakes. The Hobbits avoid the Nazgul by cutting cross country and onto Farmer Maggot's land, and we learn about why Frodo fears
Aug 10 30 min
224: FotR 24: Tolkien Doesn't Get Enough Credit for Dialogue Between Friends
Chapter 4's beginning gives us even more insight into the personalities of the Hobbits in a way that feels so real and honest, which is surprising in it's own way.
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Aug 3 29 min
223: FotR 23: Gildor's Confusing Advice to Frodo Actually Makes Sense
At the end of chapter 3 Frodo and Gildor sit down and have an important conversation. Frodo asks for advice while still withholding information about the ring, and Gildor
Jul 27 35 min
222: FotR 22: The Meaning Behind Elves in the Shire That You May Not Have Realized
Frodo, Sam, and Pippen run into Gildor and his group of Elves in the Shire. At first, it may not seem that important, but there's more going on here than you probably rea
Jul 20 29 min
221: FotR 21: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 2... Wait, Elves!?
The way everything lines up in this section of chapter 3 is genius.
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Jul 13 28 min
220: Time Changes All Things, Including Our Perspectives - VIP Patron Chat June 2026
How has your perspective of Tolkien's world changed over time? Over multiple readings or movie rewatches? Do we see and feel different things as we get older?
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Jul 6 1 h 02 min
219: FotR 20: Frodo vs Nazgul Round 1
Frodo again saves the journey before it really begins by following his gut, but he begins to feel the power of the Ring tempting him and almost fails.
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Jun 29 28 min
218: This Summer's Best New Game Announcements - Robots Radio Summer Host Crossover 2026
What recently announced games are at the top of your list? Robots Radio podcast hosts get together every quarter for a fun crossover episode. We discuss the new games we'
Jun 22 1 h 08 min
217: FotR 19: Frodo, Sam & Pippin's Personalities and Social Class
As Froda, Sam, and Pippin begin their journey across the Shire, we begin to understand more about their personalities and how social status influences their actions.
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Jun 15 34 min
216: You can ask Tolkien just ONE question, what is it? - VIP Patron Chat May 2026
There's so much we still don't know about Tolkien's world. If you had a chance to ask him a single question, what would it be? What do you want to know more than anything
Jun 8 1 h 01 min
215: FotR 18: The Adventure Almost Failed Before It Began
There's a moment in chapter 3 where Frodo overhears a conversation between the Gaffer and a mysterious individual. A serendipitous moment that changes Frodo's plans for l
Jun 1 28 min
214: FotR 17: Frodo Plans for the Unknown
What was it like when you left home for the first time? Frodo's experience is much more dangerous than most of ours, but Tolkien himself seems to share some things in com
May 25 31 min
213: FotR 16: The Perfect Companion for Frodo
Chapter 2 comes to an end. It feels like the darkest chapter yet (in comparison to the Hobbit and chapter 1) but ends on an unexpected high note. Something that feels des
May 18 31 min
212: FotR 15: There's a specific word used to describe the Ring that was used before...
When we think of the One Ring we think of words like "precious" and descriptions like "perfect" but there is another word used in this section of the book that relates to
Brand New! VIP Patrons can now join me each month to discuss the topics they choose. This week we share our stories about how we discovered Tolkien and his works, and ner
May 4 55 min
210: FotR 15: Bilbo's mercy toward Gollum was more crucial than we expected
Frodo panics as he learns the dire news about Sauron discovering the Shire and Baggins, and laments that Bilbo did not kill Gollum. But Gandalf has a justification for wh
Apr 27 30 min
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After listening to this pod since the Silmarillion days, it’s easy to say that Robots is second to none when it comes to dissecting Tolkiens extensive world. He’s a class act with his insight and peaks my love of these stories even more every time I listen every week! Thank you so much Tom for all your hard work and natural talent! PS- how do you think the Hunt for Gollum will turn out?
CahGah · Mar 2026
NOW DIG THIS, YOU FAR-OUT FELLOWSHIP OF COOL CATS — LOTR LORECAST IS THE HEAVIEST, JUICIEST, MOST OUTTA-SIGHT TOLKIEN RAP THIS SIDE OF THE UNDYYYYING LANDS, YA DIG??
This ONE-MAN LORE MACHINE steps to the mic like BAM — straight silk, no filler, no janky Orc nonsense. This cat ain’t talkin’ Tolkien… he’s LIVIN’ it. Man sounds like he was born in the Second Age, raised by elves, and paid rent in mithril.
Every episode he lays that lore down THICK, baby — slabs of ancient knowledge, prehistoric deep cuts, scrolls-on-scrolls-on-SCROLLS. I’m talkin’ lore so deep it got a pressure warning. This ain’t surface-level Hobbit hopscotch — this is VALINOR AFTER HOURS, JACK.
The flow?
Smoother than buttered lembas on a velvet pillow.
The vibe?
Cooler than an elf’s heartbeat.
The knowledge?
SO HEAVY it got its own gravitational pull.
I hit play and suddenly I’m struttin’ through Númenor like I OWN THE JOINT, noddin’ along like “mmm-HMMM, speak on it, wise one.” This host don’t miss. Not once. Every sentence lands cleaner than Gandalf’s beard after a spa day.
If you love Lord of the Rings — and I mean LOVE it, then you best park yourself right here and SOAK IT UP, ‘cause LOTR Lorecast is STRAIGHT MYTHIC, BABY.
This ain’t a podcast.
This is a COSMIC LORE TRANSMISSION.
This show is so precious it whisperin’ to itself in the corner.
cool cat of gondor · Feb 2026
I started listening to this podcast about 2 months ago at work. I needed a break from listening to the same 3 bands over and over again and being a GIANT LOTR fan I searched up my podcast app for Lord of The Rings and there it was, like finding a lost ring at the bottom of the lake, I put it on and was immediately filled with power! Like most people that are fans I read the trilogy and the hobbit as a kid but was unable to understand The Silmarillion. Robots is THE voice and mind for telling these stories and explaining the lore. Thank you for being awesome and a super nerd and then sharing that nerdiness with the rest of us NERDS!!
theRocknRollRev · Jan 2026
Hello from Iowa!! (My name is Topher) I love this podcast it’s definitely worth a listen, the host is super in depth about the material at hand, wether it’s the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, and hopefully the Lord Of the Rings books soon as well he never fails to give me a new perspective. The host is also very knowledgeable about Tolkien as a man and his time in the war. Awesome listen would 100% recommend.
dissident igsigskgcigcohc · Dec 2025
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