Best Talkin Tolkien Podcasts (2025)

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Patreon Update - Unfinished Tales Series & Summer School w/ Tolkien Tutor 47:49

3d ago47:49

47:49

WE are diving into the 1st Age, 2nd Age, and 3rd Age UNFINISHED Tales stories this SUMMER! Pleas join us over on Patreon ... every dollar goes to LEP3 this Fall and hopefully beyond Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ Lane's …

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The Night Breeze - Ep 9 - Your HOLY GRAIL Lord of the Rings Film Set item? 54:47

1d ago54:47

54:47

IF you could pick ONE SINGLE item from the Lord of the Rings film set or the Hobbit film set ... what would that item be? Are you going with Gandalf's pipe? Gollum digital loincloth? Or Peter Jackson's lost glasses? Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.…

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Episode 377: Oblivion Remaster 37:07

8d ago37:07

37:07

When you do something right, you should get some positive recognition and we do our part! #rpg #ttrpg #oblivion #skyrim #videogame #dnd

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Lane and Ez feast on SUPER SPICY wings | Hobbit Hot Ones 37:13

11d ago37:13

37:13

🔥🍗 Welcome to Hobbit Hot Ones — where second breakfast meets second-degree burns! In this fiery episode, @SpacedOutMedia_ host Cameron Hanson guides Lane and Ez through the Middle-earth hot wing challenge. From sweet Shire-style sauces to Mount Doom-level spice, the duo battles through increasingly intense wings while answering questions about all …

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Long Expected Party #3 - Major Announcements & MORE 1:10:58

11d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Major Updates for the Long Expected Party 3 in Mount Vernon, Ohio ~ We are super excited to gather on September 20th to celebrate Hobbit Day! Hope to see you then ... Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ Lane's Instagram - htt…

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Episode 376: Narrative vs. Simulationism and the balance of fun 44:36

21d ago44:36

44:36

We explore the meta of balance of fun between the styles of narrative gaming and simulationism. #rpg #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #roleplayinggames

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Episode 375: UK1 Beyond the Crystal Cave review 39:52

29d ago39:52

39:52

We review a lost gem that wasn't widely played back in the day but given a second look, was quite beyond it's time...for the time! #rpg #ttrpg #osr #ose #oldschoolgaming #dnd

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Episode 374: Hexcrawls v. Pointcrawls 36:20

1M ago36:20

36:20

We have talked about hexcrawls and sandbox campaigns but how about a point crawl? #ttrpg #RPG #dnd #pathfinder

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Episode 373: Tarrifs & Tabletops 31:34

1M ago31:34

31:34

It's happening. Is this the end to the recent popularity of TTRPG's or is it a new beginning? Listen and find out! #ttrpg #RPG #dnd #pathfinder

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Episode 372: D&D is Uncool, again? 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

What gives? Why is Mike Mearls saying D&D is uncool? Does anything mean what it says anymore? Well, can't help you with the latter but we can certainly put The Dice are Screaming spin on it for you! #rpg #ttrpg #wotc #dnd #D&D

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Episode 371: Lore of Robin Hood 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

We played a game about Robin Hood and think you should too..in whatever system you like! #rpg #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #ose

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Moments in Middle Earth - Ep 7 - The Hunt for Gollum UNFINISHED TALES 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

The Hunt for Gollum movie is still in the works but Lane and Ez tackle a new angle this movie could take as they dive into "The Hunt for the Ring" from Tolkien's Unfinished Tales ~ Enjoy Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ La…

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Moments in Middle Earth - Ep 6 - The Bridge of Khazad-dûm | Gandalf & Aragorn 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Gandalf telling Aragorn to lead them on! The One Ring was RIGHT there ... Gandalf could have taken it to save his life and defeat the Balrog! Crazy moment! Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.in…

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Moments in Middle Earth - Ep 5 - The Shadow and Connections to Eregion 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

We are back with another cool moment in Middle Earth! We are over by Hollin ~ There's a crazy shadow over head and the ONE RING is passing by the fallen kingdom of Eregion (where the OTHER Rings of Power were forged) Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram…

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Episode 370: Sigil; just take the L 41:43

2M ago41:43

41:43

Sigil VTT is out and well...you'll just have to listen to find out what happened next. #ttrpg #rpg #dnd #VTT #wotc

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Concerning Hobbits has LAUNCHED 28:14

2M ago28:14

28:14

Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/ If you'd like to send us something please address it to: The Shire P.O. Box 96 Amanda, OH 43102 Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects…

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Episode 369: Talkin' about Tolkien 51:29

3M ago51:29

51:29

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to our podcast..we talk about JRR Tolkien, AGAIN! Listen to us dispute some points about criticisms to Tolkien and his works. #ttrpg #JRRTolkien #LotR

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Episode 368: Games Off and now what? 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

Always worth considering, especially in these hectic times, what to do when not everyone can make it. We talk about both face to face and online ideas of now what? #ttrpg #dnd #gaming

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Rings of Power Season 3 News & Lord of the Rings Second Age 1:18:55

3M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Rings of Power Season 3 News is already coming out ... why are we doing Time Jumps??? Thoughts on the Lord of the Rings Rings of Power series as a whole and where it's headed *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/ If you'd like to send us some…

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Episode 367: In the Shadow of Tower Silveraxe review! 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

We review Gelatinouscubism's In the Shadow of Tower Silverax for OSE classic and advanced fantasy! #ttrpg #BECMI #B&Ednd #classicfantasyttrpg #OSE #OSR

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The Night Breeze - Ep 8 - UFOs in Middle Earth 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

Well, we finally saw ONE and then we saw MORE ... If you'd like an episode dedicated to you, then send us a DM on Instagram @uptalkintolkien ~ Grab your pipeweed, coffee, or tea, and enjoy the Night Breeze ... *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevill…

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The Night Breeze - Ep 7 - Behind the Scenes: Lord of the Rings 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

From the Northfarthing ... Appendices of the Lord of the Rings Films - Peter Jackson is King ... Let's gooo ... If you'd like an episode dedicated to you, then send us a DM on Instagram @uptalkintolkien ~ Grab your pipeweed, coffee, or tea, and enjoy the Night Breeze ... *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ anunexpectedpod@gmai…

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Episode 366: The Eclectic Nature of Old School Gaming 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

We talk about what is old school and what it really means...just kidding, we ramble on incoherently for about 30 minutes. #ttrpg #dnd #OSE #OSR

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Episode 365: Old School Essentials and You 35:03

4M ago35:03

35:03

Old School RPG re-imagined or reorganized? You decide and listen is as we review what is the new Old School. #ttrpg #dnd #RPG #OldSchoolGaming #ClassicDnd

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Episode 364: WotC and the slow release schedule 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

When WotC slow walks out their new edition there is opportunity or problems? We discuss! #ttrpg #dnd

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Episode 363: Calendars and timekeeping in TTRPG 31:10

4M ago31:10

31:10

New year and time to check up on how we track it in campaigns and games. #TTRPG #dnd #pathfinder

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Episode 362: Wrath & Glory 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

We take a peek into the Grimdark RPG Wrath & Glory from Cubicle 7 games. #ttrpg #WH40K #Grimdark

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Episode 361: Gygax and his Legacy 46:43

5M ago46:43

46:43

Talking about Gygax, good and bad. (CW: Spicy takes)

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Year 7 of An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin Tolkien 1:15:12

5M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Has it always been Lane vs Ez or Lane & Ez ... are they friends? Are they brothers?! Who are they and why are they still podcasting 7 years later? Stay tuned for some major life updates from the Flannel Wizard uP in the Northfarthing ... we love you guys! *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning…

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The War of the Rohirrim: Our "precious" thoughts 53:51

5M ago53:51

53:51

Well, let's be honest ... This was a pretty solid... The War of the Rohirrim did it's job! Let us know what you think; sorry about the UAP interruptions *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ The Flannel Wizardl: linktr.ee/theflannelwiz…

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Episode 360: Elric! 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

Hate him, love him or just don't know about The Last Emperor of Melnibone, we talk about him till our gums get sore! #Elric #TTRPG #Fantasy

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Episode 359: Cavaliers - Gygax trolled you 34:22

6M ago34:22

34:22

Sick and tired of people writing 'Sir' on their character sheet at 1st level, Gary created the cavalier class to put a stop to that. Yeah, he probably didn't do it intentionally, but taking a look back, it seems like it was a pain in the butt to play a cavalier as written. #TTRPG #DnD #Gygax

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Rings of Power Season 2 Finale: The Hobbit Hotline 2:28:55

6M ago2:28:55

2:28:55

Time to take your voicemails on the Rings of Power Season 2 finale! This show is just the gift that keeps on giving ... the Lord of Gifts so to speak ~ Let's go over the good, the bad, and the ugly! *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch…

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Episode 358: Greyhawk Adventures Hardback 41:37

6M ago41:37

41:37

One of the last orange spined books produced for AD&D, this manual delivered a variety of lore from the World of Greyhawk. Join us as we delve deep in the last days of AD&D in it's original setting. #TTRPG #DnD #AD&D #Greyhawk

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Episode 357: The Wide, Wild World of MIniatures 58:53

6M ago58:53

58:53

MIniatures, figures, toy soldiers and so much more. We talk about the evolution of lumps of lead into fine cast metals, injection molded plastic and now into high quality resins. And Critical Role. Yeah, we went there too. #TTRPG #D&D #Pathfinder #CriticalRole #Miniatures #GW

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Episode 356: The origin of the superhero 28:08

7M ago28:08

28:08

We take a look before the days of the pulp heroes and comics at the earliest examples of avenging heros in literature and popular fiction. From the Scarlet Pimpernel to Zorro and all in between, we discuss their origin and impact on the early genre of the hidden hero.

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Episode 355: Abomination Vaults review 38:48

7M ago38:48

38:48

Finally after two long campaigns we review Paizo's Abomination Vault, both for Pathfinder and 5e. #TTRPG #Pathfinder #dnd #5e #dungeondelve

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Episode 354: When Thieves became Rogues 32:23

7M ago32:23

32:23

From the backstabbing, pocket picking miscreant to the versatile, shadow lurking rogue we take a look at fantasy role-playing games most evolved classes. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder

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Episode 353: HPL Movie Night 32:28

7M ago32:28

32:28

A lot of folks say that Lovecraft's tales are hard to adapt into film but here are three that we think that said, 'Hold my space mead' #horror #movies #callofcthulhu #TTRPG

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Episode 352: Manual of the Planes 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

Let's all go to the Astral Plane and get lost... We finally get around to reviewing the Manual of the Planes by Jeff Grubb and making fools of ourselves in the process. #ttrpg #dnd #AD&D #d20

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Casting Call for Concerning Hobbits: A Radio Drama 2:55

8M ago2:55

2:55

Calling all Hobbits! Oh... and Men and Women, Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Trolls, Ruffians... If you'd like to audition for a role in Concerning Hobbits: The Red Book of Westmarch send a short email introducing yourself along with a quick clip of your vocal talents to [email protected]. If you'd like to follow the project on IG find us @there…

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Episode 351: Town as Optional 32:44

8M ago32:44

32:44

Long has the trip back to town been a change of pace for the dungeon weary party. Signaling a shift in both play and style for both players and DM's. Now, that approach has been changing and he don't hate it. #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #d20

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 8: The Finale 2:21:34

8M ago2:21:34

2:21:34

BEST EPISODE of Rings of POWER EVER but It's OVER ... what did you guys thinks of the Season 2 Rings of Power finale? How about that opening scene? Celebrimbor getting some redemption lines ... Let's go over the good, the bad, and the ugly! *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits: https…

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Episode 350: Baldur's Gate 3, the review no one asked for 35:32

8M ago35:32

35:32

This episode we talk about the wildly successful video game, Baldur's Gate 3, how it plays, how it went and what we think of it all. Yeah, spoilers. Kinda. #dnd #dnd5e #bg3 #d20 #videogames #ttrpg

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 7: The Kiss 1:33:03

8M ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Honestly ... what was up with that Kiss scene? lol ... Oh boy! Here we go ... *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ The Flannel Wizard: linktr.ee/theflannelwizard Shell Cottage Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@ShellCottageRadio If you'd…

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Episode 349: Gaming in the VTT Age 30:39

8M ago30:39

30:39

Technology can be great can't it? But how is the transition from traditional tabletop to Virtual TableTop going? #TTRPG #DnD #Pathfinder #d20 #Gaming

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6: The Good 1:15:30

8M ago1:15:30

1:15:30

LORE Spoilers AHEAD ... this summary MIGHT SPOIL things so listen at your own peril ... Where is HE? *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ The Flannel Wizard: linktr.ee/theflannelwizard Shell Cottage Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@She…

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1 on 1 with Travis Sigler from Wyrd Leather and Mead 1:28:56

8M ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Please welcome our good friend, Travis Sigler: Owner/Founder of Wyrd Leather and Mead, Cosplayer, Artist, and Leather worker of Portland, Oregon! BUY MEAD: https://linktr.ee/wyrdlm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wyrd_leather_and_mead/ Concerning Hobbits Audio Drama: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ If you'd like to send us som…

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THE HOBBIT HOTLINE: Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 4 - 5 2:05:53

8M ago2:05:53

2:05:53

We have voicemails! Warning there is an explicit vmail at the very end of the show ~ WARNING WARNING ... Fellow Upers share their thoughts on Rings of Power Season 2 Episodes 4 - 5 *We are also taking your thoughts on the Rings of Power ~ [email protected] Concerning Hobbits Audio Drama: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/ If y…

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Episode 348: DM Burnout & Player Entitlement 34:31

9M ago34:31

34:31

Piggybacking off of Ronald the Rules Lawyer's takedown of a popular D&D comment war, we add our own take on this problematic behavior. #TTRPG #d20 #DnD

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