Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

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#66

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Session 382: The Peril of the Golden Wood

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Corey is back and ready for another Boromir conversation! Tonight we consider Boromir's long-awaited resistance to the Lothlorien plan. Join us on the Signum University D

Sep 11
1 h 41 min

Session 383: Crossing Running Water

Now committed to entering the Golden Wood, the Company comes to the crossing of the Nimrodel. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

Sep 11
1 h 59 min

Session 380: The Perilous Realm

With Gollum still (presumably) padding quietly behind, the Company now comes to the edge of the Perilous Realm. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://

Aug 27
1 h 50 min

Session 381: Questions and Uncertainties

Tonight we start hearing the escalating questions and objections concerning entering Faerie. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/

Aug 27
1 h 33 min

Session 379: The Quest of the Ring-Taker

Tonight we rejoin Frodo in the darkness, listening for pursuing feet. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Jul 23
1 h 58 min

Session 378: The Hammer and the Anvil

Frodo's wound is actually treated, and the Company gets ready to continue their escape from the orcs. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.co

Jul 3
1 h 38 min

Session 377: Frodo's Secret

As we go to examine Frodo's wound, Bilbo's secret is discovered! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Mythmoot XIII: June

Jun 18
1 h 51 min

Session 376: Concerning Whortle-Berries

Today we consider Aragorn considering Sam's scalp wound. And whortle-berries. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Inter

Jun 10
1 h 47 min

Session 375: The Hands of the King

Tonight we begin the Health Care for Hobbits portion of the dash from Moria to Lothlorien. Can the hands of the king cure a septic scalp wound? Join us on the Signum Uni

May 29
1 h 40 min

Session 374: Legolas Lingers on Local Legends

Join us tonight, when Legolas pipes up to ruin Aragorn's carefully circumspect description of their path. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discor

May 16
1 h 49 min

Session 373: Aragorn Speaks with Skill in a Hard Place

Having completed the side trip to the Mere, we now set off south, under Aragorn's careful leadership. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.co

May 7
1 h 45 min

Session 372: Stooping and Looking in Mirrormere

This evening we will stoop and look in Mirrormere and see what, if anything, appears. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Apr 26
2 h 01 min

Session 371: Pausing for Wonder

Tonight we join Gimli on a brief sight-seeing expedition in the Dimrill Dale. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Intere

Apr 16
1 h 30 min

Session 370: Dwarven Tourism

Now that Aragorn has stepped up as leader of the Company, let's look around Azanulbizar. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXM

Apr 10
2 h 09 min

Session 369: Aragorn's Leadership

Time to begin a new chapter. Today we start wandering towards Lothlorien, where we might possibly lose track of time... Join us on the Signum University Discord server:

Apr 1
1 h 35 min

Session 368: Grief in the Sunlight

We have come at last the end of the chapter, and a pause in the hectic escape from Moria. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szX

Mar 31
1 h 45 min

Session 367: Flying Fools

Tonight we watch as the Company continues to obey Gandalf's last command and sees the sunlight again. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.co

Mar 23
1 h 44 min

Session 366: Aftermath

Doom has come, and Gandalf has fallen. What do we do now? Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Mar 13
2 h 06 min

Session 365: His Staff Was Broken on the Stone

Tonight we discuss the final action in Gandalf's confrontation with the Balrog, as things take a sharp downward turn. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: ht

Mar 13
2 h 06 min

Session 364: The Balrog Attacks

Tonight, the conflict between Gandalf and the Balrog gets physical. Probably.

Feb 14
2 h 12 min

Chart positions

Where Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 13, 2026).

#87 ▲ 68 Books US

What listeners say

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This is a podcast for the extreme Tolkien fan or the insomniac! If you are looking for a community of like minded LoTR nerds who enjoy deep dives and literary analysis, word etymology, alliteration, medieval history, rabbit trails, and tangents, you SHALL PASS! Once you’ve binged the near decade worth of broadcasts, you, like the Nine Walkers, are invested in a quest to see it through to Mt Doom, or as far as you may wish to go. This journey is not for the faint of heart, but if you choose to invest, you will find a community of thoughtful, witty, fun, and friendly fans, who will come to feel like family. Perfect for interesting background conversation listening during daily tasks, or falling asleep at night. This is genuine Tolkien fandom at its finest: people who love Tolkien and talking about Tolkien, no matter how many episodes we spend on Weathertop. Thank you, Dr Olsen, and all the participants who make these broadcasts so much fun.

Mithril Burrito · Mar 2024

Prof. Olsen is breaking down the Lord of the Rings sentence by sentence and digging up gold every single time. The discussions are great, the enrichment is beyond anything else, it’s just fantastic. People criticizing the ums or lipsmacks… idk get a life? It’s a live lecture. You try speaking live and not saying um or doing a tic when you’re thinking. Listen to the content. Reach for meaning, look beyond aesthetics.

ItsMeBrianLevy · Jun 2022

I heard Stephen Colbert talk about this podcast in an interview and I thought, “that sounds excellent.” And it is! I love getting to nerd out about one of my favorite books, to think deeply about it and ponder things I’ve never noticed or thought deeply about before. If you like digging into literature you will enjoy this deep dive.

mcvicara · Apr 2022

I heard Stephen Colbert talking about this podcast and being that he is the most excellent LOTR fan, I had to check it out. I stayed for how amazing this show is! I happened to start Marathon training at the same time is started listening, and it has become my companion of pain and suffering during my training and finally my actual run. I get to immerse myself in Middle Earth while really considering super cool facts I would had never thought about myself, so I ignore how far I am running and how tired I may be! Totally accomplishes the goal! I hope to go to the Mythmoot 2022 for sure!

Yurycka · Oct 2021

Having both Misophonia, and a love of LOTR, I am heartbroken that this series is completely unlistenable for me. The consistent barrage of ‘um’s and mouth/lip smacking enraged me to the point that I could not even make it through a whole episode without becoming disgusted and distracted to the point of being unable to comprehend language. My hope is that, one day, the makers of this podcast (or some merciful volunteer) will edit out the constant ‘uh’s and mouth sounds so that it may be enjoyed as the intellectual journey it should be.

mancha de plátano · Aug 2023

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