Voices of Arda Podcast

Episode 62 is dropping just in time, whether you're travelling to Westmoot this weekend, or wishing you were and in need of a good Tolkien conversation! Join KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay as they chat with Voices of Arda's first Tolkien Trivia Winner of 2025! This is also the hardest we've ever g(r)eeked out on family trees.NEW LOGO by Vanna K Art: https://www.instagram.com/vanna.k_art/Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayAdanedhel: https://www.instagram.com/kolkasstavros/

This is the readings-only version of the livestream from Sunday, April 13, 2025, where Voices of Arda members read excerpts from The Lord of the Rings, set to Jordan Rannell's A Long-Expected Soundscape. Make sure you check out the full replay on YouTube to hear our questions, answers, and discussion with Jordan!Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaJordan Rannells (A Long-Expected Soundscape): https://jordanrannells.com/shop/p/a-long-expected-soundscapeBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montexlibrismir (Miranda): https://linktr.ee/exlibrismirKaia Kayy: https://linktr.ee/kaiakayKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayKelly (themiddlepage): https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepageKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaSilmarilleanne: https://linktr.ee/sil.lea

KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay do a character profile on Fingolfin with Ethan the Blue Wolf! Join us as we do a deep-dive discussion on this much-loved character.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayEthan the Blue Wolf: https://linktr.ee/EthanAlexByrne

KnewBettaDoBetta, Kali Cosplay, and Elise from 'Teaching with Magic' talk about various teaching methods and points of entry for learning about Tolkien's works! Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayElise (Teaching with Magic): https://linktr.ee/TeachingW.Magic

KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay kick off VoA's first podcast episode of 2025 with guests (and good friends) TJ and David! Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayTJ: https://linktr.ee/the_neejDavid the Ñoldo: https://linktr.ee/davidthengoldo

Frankey gets fantastically frank with KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay as she talks about her takes on Lord of the Rings and the new movie, The War of the Rohirrim.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayFantasticFrankey: https://fanboyfighter.com

KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay are joined by Erik Jampa Andersson to discuss adaptations that were, adaptations that are, and some adaptations that have not yet come to pass. We are getting lots of new Lord of the Rings media lately, which is amazing, and also raises a lot of questions on how the story we all know and love gets adapted. Listen to this episode for insight and advice on how to enjoy new adaptations!Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayErik Jampa Andersson: https://linktr.ee/erikjampa

Join us for a fun group discussion that wraps up Season 2 of The Rings of Power, and our predictions for Season 3! KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay are joined by Be1mont, Bard of Arda, Minhas, TolkienToker, and SilmarilLeanne!Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayBe1mont: https://linktr.ee/be1montBard of Arda: https://linktr.ee/bardofardaMinhasMorgul: https://linktr.ee/minhasmorgulThe Tolkien Toker: https://www.instagram.com/_thetolkientoker/SilmarilLeanne: https://linktr.ee/sil.lea

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us one more time for our discussion on episode 8, the season finale.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montKelly: https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepageNic: https://linktr.ee/fornost42Kaia: https://linktr.ee/kaiakayMiranda: https://linktr.ee/exlibrismirMax: https://linktr.ee/airplanefactswithmaxPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us now for our discussion on episode 7.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montmoviecomicjunkie: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviecomicjunkieLea: https://linktr.ee/sil.leaPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

The current reigning trivia champions, the Rangers of Trivilien, do a takeover episode of Voices of Arda to talk about Rings of Power Season 2 (so far)! KaliCosplay also provides an update on exciting changes at Voices of Arda. Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montexlibrismir (Miranda): https://linktr.ee/exlibrismirairplanefactswithmax (Max): https://linktr.ee/airplanefactswithmax

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us now for our discussion on episode 6.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montKaia Kay: https://linktr.ee/kaiakayPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us now for our discussion on episode 5.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montSilmarilLeane (Lea): https://linktr.ee/sil.leaPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us now for our discussion on episode 4.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montBard of Arda (Tim): https://linktr.ee/bardofardaPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

Voices of Arda teamed up with The Podwans Podcast for season 2 of Rings of Power in order to bring you Live watch parties and episode discussions! Join us now for our discussion on episodes 1-3.Where to find us:Voices of Arda: https://linktr.ee/voicesofardaBe1mont (Pete): https://linktr.ee/be1montPodwans Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thepodwans

We enjoyed our last episode with Kelly (themiddlepage) so much, we had to have her back! Kelly, KnewBettaDoBetta, and special co-host Be1mont, get together once more to discuss influences on Tolkien's stories.Special thanks to Be1mont for filling in for KaliCosplay, as she was unable to join for this episode!Special thanks to Bard of Arda for editing this episode!

Tolkien's works inspire us, but what works inspired Tolkien? Kelly (themiddlepage) leads  Knewbettadobetta  and KaliCosplay in a fascinating discussion on the Anglo-Saxon influences on Tolkien's stories.Where to find us - KnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayKelly (themiddlepage): https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage

Knewbettadobetta and KaliCosplay are joined by none other than Alan from The Prancing Pony Podcast! We talk about upcoming Lord of the Rings projects such as Rings of Power Season 2, The War of the Rohirrim, The Hunt for Gollum, and Tales of the Shire. Where to find us - KnewBettaDoBetta: https://linktr.ee/KnewbettadobettaKaliCosplay: https://linktr.ee/KaliCosplayAlan: https://theprancingponypodcast.comWhat's coming up - Rings of Power Season 2 trailer:    • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of P...  The War of the Rohirrim news: https://comicbookmovie.com/fantasy/lo...The Hunt for Gollum news: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/lo...Tales of the Shire website: https://store.privatedivision.com/gam...

KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay are joined by Miranda/exlibrismir in this episode as we discuss the differences between the book and movie versions of the characters Denethor II, Boromir, and Faramir. 

KnewBettaDoBetta, KaliCosplay, and guest airplanefactswithmax discuss  how the Great Eagles are not Middle Earth modes of transportation, in response to the infamous question, "Why didn't they take the Eagles to Mordor?" 

“Then the heart of Éowyn changed, or else at last she understood it. And suddenly her winter passed, and the sun shone on her.” — J.R.R Tolkien.Join KnewBettaDoBetta, Kali Cosplay, and guest Kaia Kay as we discuss the love stories in Tolkien's works for Valentine's Day!

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR RINGS OF POWER SEASON 2!KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay are joined by guests Alma Reacts and Be1mont to discuss the interesting array of spoilers from TheOneRing.Net's article, SPY REPORT: The Rings of Power Season 2. You can find the article here: https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2024...

Join KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay as they discuss a topic that was suggested by one of our lovely listeners: non-magical artifacts of Middle Earth. Here, we explore items that don't grant the wearer with special abilities, that aren't hallowed, powerful, or mystical in some way. Listen to the end for a special shoutout to Grond! 

Join KnewbettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay as they kick off the new year 2024 with an episode that is very special to us. Joining us for "Children of Adoption" is Haley Beuthel! In this episode, we discuss themes of fostering and adoption within the Tolkien universe, as well as our own, personal experiences. This episode was recorded over summer 2023, but never released, so some references within the episode may reflect that. 

Join us and guest Silmarileanne (Lea) as we wrap up our discussion on the 7 Sons of Fëanor - for this episode, we focus on "The 3 C's."

We went away for a bit, but now we're back! Join KnewBettaDoBetta and KaliCosplay as they catch up on news from the last 6 months, talk about new projects, and invite you to be a part of what's to come!

Join us for the first of this 2-part series, featuring guest Silmarilleanne, as we discuss the seven sons of Fëanor!

Join us and dear friend, Andie from the podcast Tolkien with Friends, as we kick off Voices of Arda Season 2 with a lively discussion of what's new and happening in the Tolkien world!

Join us and extremely special guest, Don Marshall, as we discuss his many projects, the incredible TolkienTok community, and things Lord of the Rings fans can look forward to in the next few years! This is an episode full of laughs and shout-outs!

Join us and guest moviecomicjunkie for an extremely entertaining discussion - including a versus battle between cousins Tuor and Turin!

Join us and good friends Pete and Jeff as we discuss the Tabletop Role-Playing Game, Dungeons and Dragons, and how it relates back to Tolkien.

Join us and guest Cody of dungeonmastersdiary for a riveting discussion on maps!

Join us and special guest, Amber, as we discuss themes of allegory and subcreation in Tolkien's works.

Join us and guest, Connor, as we discuss the history of the relationship between Elves and Dwarves!

Join us and guest Minhas as we celebrate our 20th episode with a discussion on the 20 Rings of Power!

Join us and special guests as we run through our Top 5 spookiest places or beings in Tolkien's universe!

Join us and special guests Jessica and Alex from Podcast of the Rings for a chat about what it's like podcasting in the Tolkien space!

Join us for our second Tolkien Trivia Showdown, featuring some amazing hosts and two incredible teams!

Join us and guest FJ from Finn's Forge as we discuss the art of 3D printing and how it supports cosplaying!

Join us and guests as we discuss our thoughts and reactions to the Season 1 Finale of The Rings of Power!

Join us and a panel of guests as we discuss our reactions to The Rings of Power Episode 6!

Join us and guest Mary Clay Watt of the podcast "That's What I'm Tolkien About" for a discussion on her experience reading 'The Silmarillion' for the first time!

Join us and guests for a discussion on our reactions and thoughts for Rings of Power Episode 5!

Join us and guests for a discussion on our thoughts and reactions to Rings of Power Episode 4!

Join us and guests EstarGuarsTia and Luke from The Podwans Podcast for a Lord of the Rings - Star Wars crossover episode! 

Join us as we discuss our reactions and thoughts about Rings of Power Episode 3!

Join us for a lively and unscripted discussion with SilmariLeanne!

Join us in our weekly Rings of Power Reactions special episodes as we discuss RoP Episodes 1 and 2! 

Join us and our guests, Tolkien with Friends and The Swolhirrim, as we share our excitement for the show, Rings of Power, which drops this week!

Join us this week as we talk about a very Hobbit-y love: the art of homebrewing! With me this episode are special guests Jenn and Chris!Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of alcohol.

Join us as we welcome our guests Lauren does Cosplay and Anna Maria and we listen to them and Knewbettadobetta describe their Comic-Con Experiences!