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While there aren't many negative aspects to The Today's Tolkien Times podcast, one minor drawback may be its brevity. Each episode is less than 10 minutes long, which may leave some listeners craving more content or wanting a deeper dive into certain topics. However, this can also be seen as an advantage for those who prefer shorter episodes that can be enjoyed on-the-go.
In conclusion, The Today's Tolkien Times podcast offers a fantastic daily dose of all things Tolkien. With its mix of insightful content, entertaining delivery, and well-produced episodes, it is a must-listen for anyone who loves the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of Middle-earth, this podcast is sure to keep you engaged and excited about all things Tolkien.
At least you know the title isn't referring to The Man of the West! Join him as we look at the fascinating story behind the two versions of the Elendilmir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he looks at more words from the chapter Of Maeglin, and decides to fill in the blanks for a name that Tolkien was was “meaningless then and now”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Man of the West looks at some more of Tolkien's letters, discovering that the Professor is overworked, criticizes Lewis' “ponderous silliness”, and is not fond of puffins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he goes inside the Rammas that we visited last week to see the wide tilth and many orchards of the Pelennor on another Middle-earth Map Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for the tragic conclusion to the chapter Of Maeglin as Eöl does the unthinkable, Aredhel protects her son, and Maeglin's desires lead him down a dark road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At least The Man of the West doesn't have to do any curvature-of-the-earth calculations in this week's reading in Of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for a deep dive into yet another Third Age Artifact in Middle-earth as we look at the nature and history of The Sceptre of Annúminas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Man of the West fully recognizes his status, but the title actually refers to a possible mixup on Tolkien's part! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the title reference episodes of Today's Tolkien Times? Well, yes… but Tolkien is referring to the Swedish translation of The Lord of the Rings on this week's Tolkien Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he asks a question almost no one else would bother asking as we journey with Gandalf (and Pippin) as they pass the wall protecting the Fields of the Pelennor, the Rammas Echor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as Eöl proves he's exactly who we've known him to be all along when he finally gets a chance to meet his brother-in-law, the King of Gondolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we journey with Tuor and Voronwë through the Vale of Sirion; Tuor wants to fight, Voronwë offers better advice, and Ulmo's cloak saves the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aragorn has strong words for Háma, as The Man of the West continues his look at Third Age artifacts with a study of Andúril, née Narsil, and the Ring of Barahir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we discover that Sam's statement upon returning home is a lot easier to decipher than Voronwë's Alae! Ered en Echoriath, ered embar nín! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to hear Tolkien tell us what he really thinks about cats (or a breed of them, perhaps) — as well as retirement, vacation, and publishing Gawain — in this week's set of Letters on Tolkien Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we continue our journeys in Anórien, stopping by the pine woods of the Drúadan Foreste, and walking the roads of Stonewain Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you ever think Curufin would be a good guy? Yeah, me neither. Of course, the bar's set pretty low today as he encounters Eöl on his way to seek Aredhel and Maeglin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as Tuor and Voronwë discover the defilement of the springs of Ivrin, and spot a man with woe graven in his face. If only they'd spoken… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for more Middle-earth artifacts in the Third Age, as we spend this episode diving deep into the Arkenstone, answering the age-old question of “Is it a Silmaril?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he walks through a half-dozen words from our journeys with Tuor and Voronwë on First Age Fridays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for more subtlety, more reading between the lines, and more inferences… wait, who am I kidding? It's time for the Letters and some more wonderful Tolkien bluntness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for an in-depth look at each of the Beacon-hills of Gondor in this Middle-earth Map Monday, as we continue exploring Anórien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We may have left the tragedy of Túrin behind for now, but troubling Middle-earth moments continue as Eöl stalks, manipulates, coerces, and finally takes Aredhel. A brief but honest look at an ugly moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as Voronwë concludes his sorrowful tale; now we all know why this year's family vacation will not be a cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for a look at one of the more well-known artifacts of the Third Age: and no, it's not the lead singer of The Police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for another dive into (mostly) Sindarin words from our First Age Friday readings in Of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we finish our look at Letter 215, where the Professor offers deep insight on our need for literature and, once again, disclaims any allegorical intent in The Lord of the Rings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While today's title could describe The Man of the West's years in college, it's actually the narrative calling out a hobbit. Start this week with a Middle-earth Map Monday about the Beacons of Gondor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he begins the story of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, and her ill-advised departure from Gondolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he continues his reading of the story of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin, as today we listen to much of Voronwë's tale, including a lovely description of the Vale of the Willows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the poetry and songs from The Lord of the Rings in our rear-view mirror here on the TTT, it's time to spend this series looking at important artifacts in the Third Age, starting with a couple of swords that show up in The Hobbit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for an exploration of several words we've encountered in our First Age Friday readings through the story of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We return to the revised edition of Tolkien's Letters as we get back to Tolkien Tuesdays for Series 12 of the TTT. Edith's broken arm and the Professor's hospitalization have put Tolkien in quite a state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he begins Series 12 of the TTT with a Middle-earth Map Monday on the region of Gondor known as Anórien. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's discussion and analysis time as The Man of the West looks back over the last six weeks in the Ainulindalë, answers a couple of questions, and recaps some of the bigger themes. Also, goodbye to Series 11 of the TTT and we'll see you in a few weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as Voronwë gets a few surprises from Tuor, and learns that his Spring Break has been cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Eagles bring a message from the High King of Arda himself as the children of the West sing and rejoice after the ending of Sauron's realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for one more Word-nerd Wednesday walking through the names and words in our story of Túrin — with a bonus pair of names from our readings on Tuor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The story of Túrin Turambar reaches its tragic end as Túrin learns of what happened and implores Gurthang to do its job quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he continues his way past the Hold of Dunharrow down the Dimholt Road to the Door of the Dead on another Middle-earth Map Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ainulindalë reaches its dramatic conclusion as Melkor gets jealous of the Valars' new threads and throws a cosmic temper tantrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we continue our readings in the story of Tuor, wrapping up our chat with the mighty Ulmo before eventually meeting a new friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We near the end of our nearly year-long run through the poems and songs in The Lord of the Rings with a discussion of a song that Tolkien says “brought tears to my eyes to write”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West for a whirlwind walk through nine names of the chief protagonist (I can't say ‘hero') of the tragic story of Túrin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Túrin finally gets his vengeance on Glaurung, but it comes at a high cost for him — and for Níniel, who has her full memory tragically restored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he continues his journey deep into the valley of Harrowdale, this time climbing a steep road and visiting the ancient Dunharrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as we wrap up week 86 with a reminder that you cannot call dibs on an entire world, even if you are Melkor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
And it's quite a doom, Tuor, take my word for it. Join The Man of the West as Tuor rolls natural 20s for his loot check, resulting in some special gear. Ulmo stops by to ask why he was so late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We take a closer look at the moving song that Sam finds himself singing unbidden in the terrible Tower of Cirith Ungol, all alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Man of the West as he explores the word-nerdery behind many names from our readings in the stories of Túrin and Tuor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue our readthrough of the story of Túrin as he finally settles down and gets married — to the last person he ever should wed. Tragedy grows silently as Túrin seeks to find and kill Glaurung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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