Episodes

  • Week 119 - Silmarillion Saturday: Dark Fruit

    Week 119 - Silmarillion Saturday: Dark Fruit
    Jun 6 2026
    Join The Man of the West as the last two sons of Fëanor wish they’d ordered oven mitts, and the Quenta Silmarillion comes to its end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Week 119 - Friendship Friday: I Need You Both

    Week 119 - Friendship Friday: I Need You Both
    Jun 5 2026
    Two peoples, three Ages of grievance, and one wizard who refuses to give judgment. Join The Man of the West as we begin our look at An Unexpected Friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Week 119 - Third Age Thursday: Too Late

    Week 119 - Third Age Thursday: Too Late
    Jun 4 2026
    Join The Man of the West as Saruman’s trap closes around Théodred at the Fords of Isen — and Grimbold proves his worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Week 119 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Through the Cenedril, and What Gimli Found There

    Week 119 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Through the Cenedril, and What Gimli Found There
    Jun 3 2026
    That would be a very different book, Mr. Carroll. Join The Man of the West for a look at a river and a lake, six names, and a 1971 BBC interview with Tolkien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Week 119 - Tolkien Tuesday: He Did That

    Week 119 - Tolkien Tuesday: He Did That
    Jun 2 2026
    Join The Man of the West as we begin a four-episode read-through of letter 246 — in which Tolkien defends Frodo, demolishes simple-minded heroism, and gives us the entire argument in three words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Week 119 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Boom. Clang.

    Week 119 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Boom. Clang.
    Jun 1 2026
    Join The Man of the West as we approach the Tower of Cirith Ungol with Sam — from leaving Frodo’s body behind, to the Two Watchers at the gate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Week 118 - Silmarillion Saturday: Who Shall Release Us?

    Week 118 - Silmarillion Saturday: Who Shall Release Us?
    May 30 2026
    Join The Man of the West as the two surviving sons of Fëanor argue the theology of an oath sworn to Ilúvatar, with one simply asking: can we just do a little less evil? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Week 118 - Friendship Friday: Two Is Enough

    Week 118 - Friendship Friday: Two Is Enough
    May 29 2026
    Four episodes, two cousins, and one Man with a regrettable attitude. Join The Man of the West as we wrap up our time with Merry and Pippin, from the road home to their beds set beside the great king. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins