Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

Sauron, Morgoth, and Gollum represent very different perspectives on the nature of Evil, in both obvious and subtle ways. Our VIP Patrons join me this month to explore these ideas and more. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radiowww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wow, what a great beginning to chapter 7. Goldberry invites the hobbits in, and we're inundated with natural symbolism and light. Let's discuss what it all means.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radiowww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom Bombadil and Goldberry are two of the most mysterious people in middle earth. So, of course, we hang on every word Tolkien used in and around them as Tom saves the hobbits from Old Man Willow. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the hobbits make their way to the heart of the Old Forest, I noticed some new connections to old stories like Dante's Inferno, Spencer's Faerie Queen, and even the Epic of Gilgamesh.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radiowww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tolkien's themes often repeat through his stories. With the Old Forest, we get a glimpse of Fangorn before we even know that Ents exist. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Quince: https://www.quince.com* Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy