Exploring Middle-Earth

Ep. 39- Letters From Father Christmas Part 4

2022-12-2639:28

Join Jay and Grant with a cup of hot chocolate and some holiday cheer as we read through and talk Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas! These episodes will be released weekly, every Monday in December. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 38- Letters From Father Christmas Part 3

2022-12-1932:55

Join Jay and Grant with a cup of hot chocolate and some holiday cheer as we read through and talk Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas! These episodes will be released weekly, every Monday in December. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 42- Small Characters with BIG Impact

2023-02-1301:20:07

In this episode, Jay and Grant visit some of the more obscure characters of the Third Age and share their stories: Amroth & Nimrodel, Queen Berúthiel, Prince Imrahil, Thorongil, Old Took, Gorhendad Brandybuck, and Barliman Butterbur. Also enjoy a lousy attempt at British accents. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 41- Lindsey Rohan

2023-01-3001:05:12

In this episode, the burpy boys talk all about the kingdom of Rohan and the history of the Northmen. No current events but a competitive round of trivia. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 40- The Core Lore of Gondor

2023-01-1601:17:58

Join Jay and Grant in today’s episode all about the history and mystery of Gondor, the great kingdom of men in the Third Age. Also, witness the return of Middle Earth Current Events. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 37- Letters From Father Christmas Part 2

2022-12-1242:27

Join Jay and Grant with a cup of hot chocolate and some holiday cheer as we read through and talk Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas! These episodes will be released weekly, every Monday in December. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 36- Letters From Father Christmas Part 1

2022-12-0532:06

Join Jay and Grant with a cup of hot chocolate and some holiday cheer as we read through and talk Tolkien’s Letters from Father Christmas! These episodes will be released weekly, every Monday in December. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 35- Ossiriand or Lindon? YOU DECIDE!

2022-11-2158:31

Happy Thanksgiving or Happy Thursday for those not in America! Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 33- The Lost Realm of Arnor

2022-10-2454:22

Beginning a new theme, Jay and Grant talk about the Lost Realm of Arnor and the misfortunes of its people. And how about The Rings of Power finale? Catch our commentary and thoughts on the finale and the show in general in our last episode of the Rings of Power Half Hour. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 32- Fëanor & His Sons

2022-10-1001:08:12

Completing the trio of episodes surround the three great houses of the Noldor, Jay and Grant talk about one of Tolkien’s most influential figures and his descendants. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 31- The Children of Fingolfin

2022-09-2658:57

In this week’s episode, we continue to talk about the main characters of the Noldor; specifically the Children of Fingolfin, of which are some of our favorite characters of all time. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 30- The Children of Finarfin

2022-09-1257:54

Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 29- The Rings of Power Major Characters

2022-08-2901:06:25

In this Episode, Jay and Grant talk major characters confirmed (or at least supposed to be in the show!) for the Rings of Power, including Elrond, Gil-galad, and Galadriel. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 28- The Rings of Power Canonical Characters

2022-08-1501:24:54

In this episode, Jay and Grant talk about what characters are canonical that will be found in the upcoming Prime Video series The Rings of Power and discuss the history behind some of the (lesser) known characters in the Second Age. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 27- Who Inspired Tolkien and Who Tolkien Inspired

2022-08-0301:01:27

In this episode, we resume our talk on what mythologies and histories inspired Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, plus we have a special guest…or a returning host? Tune in on our 1-year Anniversary of Podcasting as all three original hosts reunite. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 26- Tolkien's Mythological Inspirations (Norse, Germanic, Finnish, ect.)

2022-07-1801:18:56

In this episode Grant lists and explains the majority of mythologies that Tolkien drew inspiration from for his Middle-earth Legendarium. Jay talks Middle-earth Current events as the whole world gears up for the Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power series to air in September. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 25- Tolkien's Classic Literature Inspiration (Dante, Shakespeare, Dickens, etc.)

2022-07-0401:13:30

For our milestone 25th episode, we (as in Jay) talked about the inspiration and literary devices that Tolkien drew from classic literature. And we (as in Grant) also talk about the many new updates to the world of Tolkien including a confirmed voice actor for the War of the Rohirrim film and many Rings of Power updates. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 24- Hobbit Deep Dive Chapters 17, 18, & 19 (The Clouds Burst, The Return Journey, & The Last Stage)

2022-06-2001:01:50

Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 23- Hobbit Deep Dive Chapters 15 & 16 (The Gathering of the Clouds & A Thief in the Night)

2022-06-0601:08:09

In this episode of the Hobbit Deep Dive series, we go over chapters 15 and 16 of the Hobbit. Grant talks about ravens in both Middle-Earth lore and in Norse mythology, and Jay talks about Dain Ironfoot of the Iron Hills. Join us next episode for our Deep Dive series finale, finishing off the Hobbit and going over the last three chapters! Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

Ep. 22- Hobbit Deep Dive Chapters 13 & 14 (Not a Home & Fire and Water)

2022-05-2301:00:29

In this episode, we go over two chapters and each one of us takes over a chapter. Jay talks about the Arkenstone and Mithril while Grant talks about Bard. Follow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earth Follow us on Twitter! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarth Connect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earth Contact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.com Intro and outro music as well as the logo created by Zach Noorman https://anchor.fm/exploringmiddleearthpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringmiddleearthpod/support

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