Podcasts about Tom Bombadil

Today the Pugs welcome Hillsdale Professor and historian, Brad Birzer to the Pugcast to discuss his forthcoming book on the Inklings 'Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West'. As long time listeners know, we’re fanboys of the Inklings and we think Brad is pretty great too. Brad is a prolific author and an old friend of Chris (he wrote the introduction to Chris’s book on Tom Bombadil). We think you’ll like him as well, and if you’re like the Pugs, you’ll learn something new about the Inklings! Order Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West by Bradley J. Birzer at https://a.co/d/03q0MxZ4 Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

In this episode of WCAT TV's discussion of Mount Doom, author Paul List and Tolkien scholar Joseph Pierce discuss their interpretations of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" through a Thomistic lens.Paul emphasizes the book's themes of original sin, mortal sin, and the fear of death, linking characters like Tom Bombadil and Goldberry to the rational will and intellect. Joseph praises the book's comprehensive analysis but cautions against reductionism, suggesting that Tolkien's work is broader and more nuanced. They also discuss the potential impact of artificial intelligence and the importance of preserving Catholic tradition. Both agree on the significance of Tolkien's work in addressing contemporary spiritual and technological challenges. The discussion explores the connections between J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and the themes of technology, artificial intelligence, and Christian faith.Paul highlights Tolkien's prescience, particularly his understanding of Alan Turing's concepts, which influences the portrayal of Sauron and the Eye of Sauron. Joseph emphasizes the importance of reading Tolkien's work as a story and of recognizing its deeper Christian themes, such as the long defeat and the ultimate victory of good over evil. Both agree on the need to return to faith and the dangers of worshiping technology.Concerning the book under discussion:In Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed, Paul List and Ali Ghaffari present a bold reinterpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythology, arguing that a hidden philosophical and spiritual framework underlies The Lord of the Rings. Drawing from Catholic theology, Thomistic philosophy, psychology, and cultural criticism, the authors explore Tolkien's legendarium as a prophetic warning about technology, artificial intelligence, idolatry, and the crisis of the modern soul. This provocative study challenges readers to see Middle-earth—and themselves—in an entirely new way. Concerning the speakers:Paul List is co-author with Ali Ghaffari of Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed. Drawing on years of study in philosophy, theology, mythology, and Tolkien's legendarium, Paul has developed a bold and deeply original interpretation of Tolkien's work—one that connects The Lord of the Rings to questions of metaphysics, technology, artificial intelligence, and the spiritual crisis of modern civilization. His work challenges readers to reconsider Tolkien not only as a master storyteller, but also as a prophetic thinker speaking directly to our own age.Joseph Pearce, one of the world's leading Catholic literary scholars and biographers. A prolific author, editor, and speaker, Joseph has written extensively on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and many of the great literary voices of the Christian tradition. His work has helped countless readers rediscover the spiritual, philosophical, and theological depth embedded within great literature.

J.R.R. Tolkien spent decades building a world that was never supposed to save itself easily — and Peter Jackson spent three films reminding us why that matters. This episode, the Nerds crack open The Fellowship of the Ring and try to figure out what makes it still hold up, still hit hard, and still make grown adults emotional about a wizard and some very small men. We dig into Tolkien's original novel, Jackson's 2001 adaptation, the question of what gets lost and gained in translation from page to screen, Tom Bombadil's conspicuous absence, and whether the Shire is the most effective piece of world-building in fantasy history.

We're getting BRUTAL and wrapping up our true crime series with 2018's Lords of Chaos! We're gonna break down Norwegian Black Metal, talk about the real crime that happened, and shoot on Tom Bombadil from Lord of the Rings! Oh, and just feel bad about this movie in general! 

SUMMARYJacob and Evan break down Episode 4 of Rings of Power Season 2, blending humor with sharp critique as they unpack a chain reaction of poor decisions across multiple storylines. From Elrond ignoring obvious warnings about the rings to Galadriel confronting overwhelming threats, the episode is framed as a series of avoidable mistakes that escalate tension across Middle-earth. A major highlight is the Barrow-downs sequence, praised for its dark visuals and faithful depiction of the terrifying Barrow-wights. The hosts also dive into Tom Bombadil's appearance, exploring his mysterious nature, lore significance, and frustrating refusal to intervene despite his apparent power. The discussion also critiques deviations from Tolkien lore, including inconsistencies around “nameless things” and the questionable handling of established lineages. Meanwhile, subplots involving the Harfoots, Stranger, and Ents receive mixed reactions—ranging from mild interest to outright frustration. Overall, the episode is seen as heavy on setup rather than payoff, with strong visuals carrying an otherwise slow progression. Despite criticisms, the hosts remain optimistic, noting that upcoming episodes significantly improve the season. KEYWORDSRings of Power Episode 4 breakdownBarrow-wights scene analysisTom Bombadil Rings of Power explanationElrond Galadriel ring conflictLord of the Rings lore inconsistenciesRings of Power review podcastHarfoots storyline criticismEnts and Entwives Rings of PowerStranger storyline theoryTolkien lore vs adaptationRings of Power Season 2 reviewMiddle-earth deep dive podcastTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro chaos and podcast setup00:01 - Episode 4 summary begins00:03 - Barrow-downs and Barrow-wights explained00:05 - Galadriel, the ring, and Elrond's criticism00:05 - Stranger and Tom Bombadil introduction00:06 - Harfoots history and desert storyline00:06 - Arondir, Isildur, and Ent encounter00:10 - Ad break and recap discussion00:12 - Tom Bombadil lore deep dive00:20 - “Nameless things” lore inconsistency debate00:33 - Elrond's skepticism of the rings00:36 - Barrow-wights visual praise00:43 - Harfoot and Stranger subplot critique00:48 - Episode pacing and “setup” discussion00:50 - High points and low points of the episode

Weekly Recap: Maul — Shadow Lord Premiere, Powers Adaptation, Labubu Film, Tom Bombadil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a hurt Veronica, Cadbury eggs, Nebula Award winners, and Tom Bombadil-lo! Plus, we kick off The Raven Scholar and wrap up Automatic Noodle. Which, of course, leads to Veronica's new business plan for a nacho bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt and Michael watched Artemis 2 launch into obscurity, then went deeper. They explore the mathematical impossibility of DNA arising by chance: 10^77 odds versus 10^56 atoms in the Milky Way. They discuss self-organized criticality and why systems collapse suddenly. They examine Asimov's Seldon Crisis: the inevitable binary choice point. They contrast Lucifer's "knowledge for myself" with Socratic and Christ-like humility. They unpack nihilism versus meaning through Lord of the Rings archetypes. They examine why David's census brought divine punishment. The seed must die to become a plant. The question is not whether you will die. It is whether you will die for something that matters. Cheers y'all

In deze aflevering van Nerd Culture schuiven Koos en Huey aan voor een bomvolle show waarin nostalgie, blockbuster-ambities en de toekomst van entertainment door elkaar heen lopen. Van The Lord of the Rings en Daredevil: Born Again tot muziek, films en onverwachte zijpaden. Het is zo'n aflevering waarin alles samenkomt.Maar vooral het nieuws maakt deze week het verschil: grote box office successen, verschuivingen in de AI-oorlog binnen Hollywood en opvallende keuzes rondom bekende franchises. Zoals altijd: scherpe takes, lichte chaos en genoeg om je weer volledig bij te praten over alles wat speelt binnen nerd culture.Fox McCloud onthult voor Super Mario GalaxyDaarnaast duiken Koos en Huey in een opvallende ontwikkeling binnen de wereld van Nintendo: de Super Mario Galaxy Movie lijkt langzaam maar zeker te bouwen aan een Super Smash Bros.-achtig filmuniversum. Met de bevestiging dat Fox McCloud uit Star Fox zijn opwachting maakt, voelt dit allesbehalve als een losse cameo en juist als een bewuste stap richting een grotere crossover. Eerder zagen we al hints naar Pikmin en Captain Olimar, en dat roept natuurlijk de vraag op: zijn we hier getuige van Nintendo's antwoord op de MCU? En zo ja, wie volgt er nog? Samus, Captain Falcon?Stephen Colbert schrijft nieuwe Lord of the Rings filmDaarnaast bespreken Koos en Huey een opvallende, en ergens ook vreemde, match: Stephen Colbert die meeschrijft aan een nieuwe Lord of the Rings-film. De film duikt in materiaal dat eerder niet werd gebruikt in de originele trilogie, waaronder de mysterieuze Barrow-downs en mogelijk zelfs Tom Bombadil. Voor fans van Tolkien is dit bijna heilig terrein, en Colbert staat bekend als misschien wel de grootste LOTR-nerd die Hollywood rijk is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, we break down the newly announced Lord of the Rings movie, The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past, and why Stephen Colbert's involvement has so many Tolkien fans paying attention. We cover Peter Jackson's role as producer, the reported writing team behind the film, the early Fellowship of the Ring chapters inspiring the story, and why this project may be more of a future-set mystery than a straight adaptation. We also touch on how this fits alongside The Hunt for Gollum and why this could be one of the more unusual Middle-earth projects in years.Timestamps and Topics:00:00 Introduction to the newly announced Lord of the Rings movie00:08 Peter Jackson producing and Stephen Colbert's writing involvement00:17 The title Shadow of the Past and the early Fellowship chapters tied to the story00:27 The reported timeline set years after Frodo's departure00:33 Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Elanor's possible role in the story00:42 Why the Shire-era chapters have such a different Hobbit-centered feel00:47 Tom Bombadil, the Old Forest, and the Barrow-downs discussion00:53 Why Stephen Colbert's Tolkien fandom makes this project stand out01:03 How Shadow of the Past fits with The Hunt for Gollum and future LOTR moviesKey Takeaways:Warner Bros. has officially announced a new Lord of the Rings movie titled The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the PastStephen Colbert's involvement is the headline, but the bigger story may be the kind of Tolkien material this film is pulling fromThe project appears connected to the early Fellowship of the Ring chapters that Peter Jackson did not fully adapt in the original trilogyThe reported setup suggests this is not just a direct adaptation, but a later-set story tied to old mysteriesSam, Merry, Pippin, and Sam's daughter Elanor could play a major role in this new chapter of Middle-earthThe Hunt for Gollum is still part of Warner Bros.' current Middle-earth plans, making this a bigger push for the franchiseMemorable Quotes:“Here's everything we know about the new Lord of the Rings movie that was just announced.”“The headline is that Stephen Colbert is gonna be writing it.”“He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Lord of the Rings.”“To have him at the helm for this, I'm very, very happy with that.”“What do you guys think about this new Lord of the Rings project?”Call to Action:If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the show with a fellow Tolkien fan using #GeekFreaksHeadlines. Your support helps more listeners find the show and join the conversation.Links and Resources:GeekFreaksPodcast.comThe source of all news discussed during our podcast.Follow Us:Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastListener Questions:What do you want from a new Lord of the Rings movie? Are you more excited by the Stephen Colbert connection, the return to early Fellowship material, or the idea of a story set after Frodo's journey? Send us your thoughts and we may feature them in a future episode.lord of the rings, lord of the rings shadow of the past, stephen colbert, peter jackson, philippa boyens, samwise gamgee, merry and pippin, elanor, tom bombadil, the fellowship of the ring, the hunt for gollum, middle earth, tolkien, fantasy movies, geek freaks headlines

Well, yes — but I thought everyone knew that. Join The Man of the West as we look at another letter from the Professor to his illustrator on The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, Pauline Baynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris' Charity Bike Ride: https://tinyurl.com/ChrisC2CAfter a long break, Chris and Becca are back to discuss the enigma wrapped in a riddle wrapped in a blue coat and yellow boots, Tom Bombadil. They discuss the jolly fella, as well as a LOT of other stuff, including the history of Buckland, the origin of the name Tom, life in general, charity work, Tom as Eru's playable character in Middle-earth and uncountable other things. We reach levels of philology we didn't think possible.This is a new format for the show. Much deeper and much more conversational. Expect longer episodes going forward.

O novo episódio do podcast do Portal Refil já está no ar e vem em clima de festa geek: QueIssoAssim 345 – Os 25 Anos de A Sociedade do Anel celebra um marco histórico da cultura pop — o aniversário de 25 anos do lançamento nos cinemas do primeiro filme da trilogia baseada na obra de J. R. R. Tolkien. Neste especial em formato híbrido “LivrosIssoAssim ou QueIssoEmCartaz”, Brunão e Baconzitos recebem a convidada Andreia, do podcast Livros Em Cartaz, além do lendário Bacon original — irmão do Baconzitos e autodeclarado estudioso (e dodói) do universo da Terra-média. O resultado é um papo divertido, nerd e sem filtros comparando o livro e a adaptação cinematográfica dirigida por Peter Jackson. E sim: eles defendem uma opinião polêmica que vai dar o que falar entre fãs — o filme é melhor que o livro. Entre os argumentos apresentados está a ausência do excêntrico Tom Bombadil na versão para o cinema, personagem que divide opiniões entre leitores e que, segundo a bancada, só atrapalharia o ritmo narrativo com suas músicas consideradas “idiotas” pelos apresentadores. A discussão entra fundo nas diferenças de estrutura, ritmo, linguagem e impacto emocional entre literatura e cinema dentro do universo de O Senhor dos Anéis. O episódio também revisita curiosidades de produção, impacto cultural, influência na fantasia moderna e a importância histórica do filme para consolidar adaptações literárias de alto orçamento em Hollywood. É um prato cheio para fãs antigos e novos da saga. E a comemoração não para por aí: 2026 marca os 10 anos do Portal Refil e do podcast no ar. Uma década de debates, risadas, cultura pop e episódios memoráveis — e, segundo os apresentadores, este será um ano repleto de comemorações especiais, conteúdos nostálgicos e participações marcantes. Se você ama fantasia, cinema ou discussões nerds sinceronas, o QueIssoAssim 345 é audição obrigatória. Prepare os fones e embarque nessa jornada digna de uma Sociedade.

As 2025 ended, I kept stumbling across this really wonderful reels on Instagram that kept going into the lore of The Lord of the Rings fandom. After being shown these several times and being captivated, I followed Kaia on Instagram. After a little bit more, I knew I wanted to have her as a guest and delve into Middle Earth lore. Kaia and I talk about everything The Lord of the Rings that we can fit into one non-extended edition podcast episode! From how she got interested in this fandom to start with, to how she continued her journey and where it has taken her today. We cover everything. From The Hobbit to The Lord of the Rings trilogy, to The Silmarillion. From the animated movies to the Peter Jackson trilogy, The Hobbit movies, Rings of Power TV series, and War of the Rohirrim.  And yes, we talk about Tom Bombadil, The Eagles (not the band), Viggo Mortensen breaking his toe, and sadly, the toxic side of the fandom. This is a great time to learn about The Lord of the Rings, dive into some deeper lore like an audio version of Wikipedia, and learn about what challenge I'm taking in 2026 when it comes to this fandom. You can find Kaia at: https://www.instagram.com/kaiakayy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiakays https://www.youtube.com/@kaiakayy https://www.threads.com/@kaiakayy https://substack.com/@measse https://linktr.ee/kaiakay  

Listeners, the Third Age is finally upon us. The nine companions are assembled. The recording is 4 hours long. It shall be… The Fellowship of the Duck!This week, Adam and Dom are embarking on a quest to save Middle-Earth and somehow make sense of the greatest trilogy in movie history. It's FELLOWSHIP, and we still cannot believe Peter Jackson actually pulled this off. There are simply too many Eye of the Duck scenes!Some points of discussion on our journey to Mordor: do the Rings movies function as self-contained stories? Is this the best the industry will ever be? Should Jackson be arrested for skipping Tom Bombadil? And when the hell is Warner Bros going to finally put out a 4K box set that contains the Blu-Ray Appendices?!Next week, the trilogy continues with another massive episode on THE TWO TOWERS (2002). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesDesigning and Building Middle-earthFilming The Fellowship of the RingVisual EffectsCosta Botes' Fellowship of the Ring DocumentarySound and MusicAnything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-Earth by Ian NathanPeter Jackson: A Filmmaker's Journey by Brian SibleyCinefex #89 Production HistoryThe Music of The Lord of the Rings Films by Doug AdamsPeter Jackson and the Tolkien EstateASC Cinematography BreakdownCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to a special Holiday Interlude of the Seers See Podcast: Seers See the Lord of the Rings.In this mini-season, Doug explores how J.R.R. Tolkien's world can retrain us to think supernaturally—helping modern readers recover the enchanted, pre-materialistic imagination that both Tolkien and Scripture assume.Episode 1 lays out the purpose of the series:- Why Tolkien helps us reawaken a supernatural worldview- How The Lord of the Rings subtly reveals unseen spiritual forces- Why Dr. Cory Olsen (The Tolkien Professor) inspired this approach- How this mini-season bridges into Season 2: Seers of the Bible with Emily in 2026If you've ever wanted to see the spiritual dimension within Tolkien's world—and recognize similar patterns in our own—this episode is your invitation to step through the door and into the unseen realm of Middle-earth.In this opening episode of our Holiday Interlude, Doug explains why Tolkien is the perfect guide for anyone seeking to understand the supernatural world. Tolkien writes with a medieval imagination—a worldview where spiritual beings, providence, enchantment, corruption, and hidden powers operate behind the visible world.Drawing on insights from Dr. Cory Olsen, “The Tolkien Professor,” Doug shows how The Lord of the Rings trains modern readers to notice the spiritual activity Tolkien shows but never over-explains.This approach mirrors how Scripture invites us to recognize unseen forces shaping events, identity, and calling.This episode sets the stage for the mini-season, which will explore:- The Ring Poem (Episode 2)- The Prologue as ancient historiography (Episode 3)- Gandalf's spiritual authority, providence, and the Nazgûl (Episode 4)- Tom Bombadil, nature spirits, singing as spiritual warfare, Caradhras, and moreJoin us as we rediscover the supernatural imagination Tolkien intended—and learn to see the world around us with new eyes.

Fr. Anthony talks with returning founding host, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, as the Hobbits move forward from their encounter with Tom Bombadil and enter the village of Bree.

Fr. Anthony talks with returning founding host, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, as the Hobbits move forward from their encounter with Tom Bombadil and enter the village of Bree.

Ep. 207: Intro: Show premise, violin practice, candles, local vintage markets.9:33: Tom Bombadil in The Culturist.16:54: As a mom: creating an environment of contented being.19:06: Contented being vs. laziness.21:06: The dangers of not having any drive or draw to anything. 23:26: A pattern of doing and being.26:25: Ecclesiastes 5! (Not Ephesians).29:57: Challenges to homeschooling, homemaking requires the making.34:32: For those that don't enjoy the work and honoring the Sabbath.37:03: The power of delight in the good things God has given us.37:31: The power of doing music with other people.47:45: People and creative works: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.47:50: It's all fake and AI.48:36: Created to function in community.49:27: Stay at home moms are economically vulnerable.55:48: If you stop with the making entropy starts immediately58:35: Show CloseToo Busy to Flush Telegram GroupCanavoxPique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Wealthfront Referral LinkMolly's preferred Milk FrotherMolly's preferred Stone Heating PadIncogni (data removal and internet anonymizer) Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at www.toobusytoflush.com/subscribe

In this episode, we cover all of the poems and stories in the mini-adventure that follows Tom Bombadil and other whimsical characters from the imagination of JRR Tolkien.Check us out on Goodreads:Grant: www.goodreads.com/user/show/175355524-grant-mulderJay: www.goodreads.com/user/show/61189862-jay-benedictContact us at exploringmiddleearthpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @exploringmiddle_earthFollow us on X! @ExpMiddleEarth https://twitter.com/ExpMiddleEarthConnect with us on myspace: https://myspace.com/exploringmiddle-earthMusic: Adventure (remaster) by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.creatorchords.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Bogeymen of the Competitive Scene... The Army of the White Hand, The Eagles and Tom Bombadil... All feature in this Episode, with a Road to Rivendell Force Taking on all comers at a local Competitive event! Email : Entmootpocast@gmail.com Support the Podcast: Patreon.com/Entmoot

Fr. Anthony talks with ten-time returning guest co-host Michael Haldas about the eighth chapter of Fellowship of the Ring, “Fog on the Barrow Downs,” as the hobbits leave the refuge of Tom Bombadil's house and almost immediately fall into terrible peril and near disaster.

Fr. Anthony talks with ten-time returning guest co-host Michael Haldas about the eighth chapter of Fellowship of the Ring, “Fog on the Barrow Downs,” as the hobbits leave the refuge of Tom Bombadil's house and almost immediately fall into terrible peril and near disaster.

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We begin our Fall season with a discussion of the first book of The Lord of the Rings. Topics of discussion include Tolkien's background and how it may have impacted his writing, "Concerning Hobbits", and what a cool guy Tom Bombadil is.As always, we hope that you enjoy the show!

If there is one thing that I've learned about Tolkien from my first read of Lord of the Rings, besides the fact that lots of people have very strong opinions about Tom Bombadil, is that he didn't want anyone allegorizing his work.

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is filled with grand figures: mighty wizards like Gandalf whose wisdom and knowledge of Middle Earth is utterly priceless and vital for the fellowship, noble kings like Aragorn, who in the movies is more reluctant to take that role, but in the books, is ready to become king, and ancient evils like the evil of Saruman, where he makes a Ring himself and seems to lose all sanity for his actual purpose.

Fr. Anthony talks with Rob Clark about the seventh chapter of Fellowship of the Ring, “In the House of Tom Bombadil,” as the hobbits arrive at this strange and beautiful place of refuge and respite.

Fr. Anthony talks with Rob Clark about the seventh chapter of Fellowship of the Ring, “In the House of Tom Bombadil,” as the hobbits arrive at this strange and beautiful place of refuge and respite.

Welcome to the third week of The Fellowship of the Ring! This week read  chapters 5 through8! We get to meet Tom Bombadil, the most attractive woman alive, and get to hear A LOT of songs! See you next week for more FBC!Pick Up The Fellowship of the RingReach out to us using this link!https://prattpodcast.comAnd click on all of these too!Follow on InstagramAlezeia on SpotifyBe chaotic! READ! PEACE! 

01:00:29 – Australia Bans Machetes, Ignores Migrant CrimeOpening covers Australia's new machete ban with surrender bins and prison terms. The show ridicules it as meaningless political theater that ignores the real issue — rising migrant violence. 01:15:53 – Islamic Enclaves Growing in U.S.Segment warns that Texas now has over 330 mosques, 450,000 Muslims, and entire Sharia‑compliant neighborhoods. The host calls it a targeted cultural takeover ignored by political leaders. 01:25:06 – Palantir Profits from AI MilitarizationAnalysis of Palantir's government contracts and Pentagon integration. The company's AI systems are spreading across U.S. forces globally, raising fears of unaccountable automated warfare. 01:56:13 – Trump's 10‑Day Ultimatum to RussiaTrump shortens his Ukraine ceasefire deadline to 10 days, threatening sanctions and tariffs. The commentary argues he has no leverage and that this is another “nothing burger.” 02:00:54 – No Defense Against Russia's Hypersonic MissileDiscussion of the new Oreshnik missile, which can carry nuclear or conventional payloads, travels over Mach 10, and currently has no countermeasure. Analysts warn it shifts the balance of power. 02:25:25 – California Hospital Hid Stillbirth DataA whistleblower nurse sues, alleging her hospital concealed a spike in stillbirths among COVID‑vaccinated mothers, then retaliated against her for exposing it. Lawsuit backed by Children's Health Defense. 02:40:00 – Christian Street Preacher Targeted by UK PolicePastor D.A. Moodley claims two‑tier policing after being assaulted by Muslim men while preaching, then threatened with arrest himself. Cites repeated harassment since 2020. 02:57:20 – Epstein Scandal Shows Elite ProtectionReview of Epstein's network, Maxwell's conviction, and suppression of client names. Links to art collections and rituals involving political elites raise deeper questions. 03:01:20 – Elites' Ritual Abuse and Child SacrificeTies elite child abuse to spiritual motives, calling abortion mass child sacrifice and a core tenet of globalist ideology. 03:02:32 – Tolkien, AI & the MachinePaul List joins the show to discuss his book Mount Doom: The Prophecy of Tolkien Revealed. 03:15:59 – Technocrats as the NazgulAI's elite backers are compared to Tolkien's Nazgul, enslaved to the ring's power. Elon Musk is singled out as the likely “Witch‑king,” with all vying for control of the machine. 03:33:28 – Tom Bombadil RevealedIn a deep dive into Tolkien's mythology, List identifies Tom Bombadil and Goldberry as incarnations of the Two Trees of Valinor. 03:40:55 – Gollum as IntemperanceGollum represents the vice of intemperance, bound in opposition to Frodo's temperance. Their dynamic shows why self‑control is key to resisting destructive desire. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

A malevolent tree put everyone except Tyler to sleep and began pulling them into its trunk! As they awoke, Guy set the branches on fire, Tyler injured himself badly getting Del free, and Del sacrificed her cell phone to wedge open the trunk just enough to grab Adam's hand, but the tree wouldn't let him go. So, Adam negotiated and the tree finally released him in exchange for Tyler chopping off its burning limbs. Tom Bombadil reappeared and brought them all to is house, where he revealed himself to be none other than J.R.R. Tolkien. Something in the world he created has gone terribly wrong, but can Wet Change save it?Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Tom McGee.Jesters of Middle-earth streams live every Wednesday at 7:30pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Middle-earth?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

The sketch comedy troupe, Wet Change, was performing at Edinburgh Fringe when suddenly they were engulfed by mist. They emerged from the foggy swirl of leaves onto a forest road. They soon met a friendly and welcoming merchant, who was immediately slain by a terrifying cloaked figure on horseback. Del, Tyler, Adam, and Guy fled through the woods and sought shelter inside a crypt, only to find it was already occupied by a malevolent wight. They fought for their lives until they were rescued by a jolly rhyming man named Tom Bombadil. Will these perfectly normal humans survive long in this mysterious and deadly fantasy world? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Tom McGee. Jesters of Middle-earth streams live every Thursday at 8:00pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Middle-earth?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

Comedy troupe Wet Change met their strange Santa-like saviour, Tom Bombadil, who invited them to his home before vanishing in a puff of butterflies. Before heading out, the troupe scoured the crypt for loot and took stock of their fighting experience. Guy knew some taekwondo, Adam knew some karate, Del took a semester of archery, and Tyler found a locket that made him feel a bit safer. Del used her phone's compass to direct them to the river Withywindle and Bombadil's house, but when they arrived at the river, all except Tyler fell into a deep sleep and were grabbed by willow branches. Can Tyler save them all from a hostile tree? Featuring players Tyler Hewitt, Del Borovic, Guy Bradford, and Adam McNamara, and Dungeon Master Tom McGee. Jesters of Middle-earth streams live every Thursday at 8:00pm ET on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/dumbdumbdice) Enjoying Jesters of Middle-earth?- Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice for as little as $1 a month and gain access to a ton of extra BTS fun(https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice)- Buy merch on our website (https://dumbdumbdice.com/) - Watch us on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Instagram (https://instagram.com/dumbdumbdice) - Follow us on Facebook (https://facebook.com/dumbdumbdice)  Artwork by the brilliant Del Borovic - Website & Portfolio (https://delborovic.com/) - Twitter (https://twitter.com/deltastic)  Theme song by Sound Gallery by Dmitry Taras- YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soundgallerybydmitrytaras)- Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/fantasy-dreamy-childrens-dark-mysterious-halloween-night-scary-creepy-spooky-horror-music-116551/)

I just have one question…who the $%!# is Tom Bombadil…Don't even get me STARTED on Goldberry...how the river can have a DAUGHTER!?

Check out James's stream on Twitch! Gamin' every Tuesday and Thursday evening!To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord.To support the show, head to our Patreon or Kofi for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch.As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if you enjoy the show you'll tell your friends and leave us a review on iTunes and the rest our social media. We wanna hear from you guys, so shoot us an email at contact@loreboys.com .Check out these other Lord of the Rings episodes:The AinulindalëThe Rings of PowerShadow of MordorRohan and the Horse LordsTolkien OrcsTolkien DragonsThe SilmarilsTom Bombadil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unable to meet this week, the Pugcast decided to share an episode from the 2019 archives. Tune in for this blast from the past! Perhaps the most controversial character in all of Tolkien's writing is Tom Bombadil. People seem to either love him or hate him. But regardless how you feel about him, most people can't figure out why he's even in the Lord of the Rings. What's the point of the man in the blue jacket and the yellow boots? Certainly Peter Jackson thought he was expendable. He isn't even in the film version of the story. Was he inserted to make Tolkien's children happy? Was Tolkien providing a little filler to buy time because he was still working out the plot? Chris thinks that Tolkien was up to far more than people give him credit for when it comes to Bombadil. Chris actually thinks that you don't really understand Tolkien, or the Lord of the Rings, until you receive Bombadil into your heart. Listen in as Chris, Tom, and Glenn discuss the meaning of the mysterious Tom Bombadil! Order In the House of Tom Bombadil by CR Wiley, released 2021: https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil?srsltid=AfmBOooq7248sFOcSr4AN7DXIDcAH0efflvAA8EcY6WSJcm3K-Ulg-zG Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Unable to meet this week, the Pugcast decided to share an episode from the 2019 archives. Tune in for this blast from the past!Perhaps the most controversial character in all of Tolkien's writing is Tom Bombadil. People seem to either love him or hate him.  But regardless how you feel about him, most people can't figure out why he's even in the Lord of the Rings. What's the point of the man in the blue jacket and the yellow boots? Certainly Peter Jackson thought he was expendable. He isn't even in the film version of the story. Was he inserted to make Tolkien's children happy? Was Tolkien providing a little filler to buy time because he was still working out the plot? Chris thinks that Tolkien was up to far more than people give him credit for when it comes to Bombadil. Chris actually thinks that you don't really understand Tolkien, or the Lord of the Rings, until you receive Bombadil into your heart. Listen in as Chris, Tom, and Glenn discuss the meaning of the mysterious Tom Bombadil!Order In the House of Tom Bombadil by CR Wiley, released 2021: https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil?srsltid=AfmBOooq7248sFOcSr4AN7DXIDcAH0efflvAA8EcY6WSJcm3K-Ulg-zGSupport the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Unable to meet this week, the Pugcast decided to share an episode from the 2019 archives. Tune in for this blast from the past! Perhaps the most controversial character in all of Tolkien's writing is Tom Bombadil. People seem to either love him or hate him. But regardless how you feel about him, most people can't figure out why he's even in the Lord of the Rings. What's the point of the man in the blue jacket and the yellow boots? Certainly Peter Jackson thought he was expendable. He isn't even in the film version of the story. Was he inserted to make Tolkien's children happy? Was Tolkien providing a little filler to buy time because he was still working out the plot? Chris thinks that Tolkien was up to far more than people give him credit for when it comes to Bombadil. Chris actually thinks that you don't really understand Tolkien, or the Lord of the Rings, until you receive Bombadil into your heart. Listen in as Chris, Tom, and Glenn discuss the meaning of the mysterious Tom Bombadil! Order In the House of Tom Bombadil by CR Wiley, released 2021: https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil?srsltid=AfmBOooq7248sFOcSr4AN7DXIDcAH0efflvAA8EcY6WSJcm3K-Ulg-zG Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Unable to meet this week, the Pugcast decided to share an episode from the 2019 archives. Tune in for this blast from the past! Perhaps the most controversial character in all of Tolkien's writing is Tom Bombadil. People seem to either love him or hate him. But regardless how you feel about him, most people can't figure out why he's even in the Lord of the Rings. What's the point of the man in the blue jacket and the yellow boots? Certainly Peter Jackson thought he was expendable. He isn't even in the film version of the story. Was he inserted to make Tolkien's children happy? Was Tolkien providing a little filler to buy time because he was still working out the plot? Chris thinks that Tolkien was up to far more than people give him credit for when it comes to Bombadil. Chris actually thinks that you don't really understand Tolkien, or the Lord of the Rings, until you receive Bombadil into your heart. Listen in as Chris, Tom, and Glenn discuss the meaning of the mysterious Tom Bombadil! Order In the House of Tom Bombadil by CR Wiley, released 2021: https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil?srsltid=AfmBOooq7248sFOcSr4AN7DXIDcAH0efflvAA8EcY6WSJcm3K-Ulg-zG Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

In this quick episode, we summarize two special opportunities coming up this month: Art for Ukraine benefit event on June 6 at Browncroft Community Church. Admission is free. RSVP here. Bombadil: A Four-Week Study of Vocation, Calling, and Mastery. Sign up here.

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Part 1 of Luke and Juliane's discussion of The Lord of the Rings, focusing on the audiobook performance by Andy Serkis, appreciation for the first movie in the trilogy, how Tom Bombadil can be so annoying, and Luke takes a stab at the question “what even are elves?” See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: […]

For our April episode on books, we, the CPT staff, have been reading:CR Wiley, In the House of Tom Bombadil (2021)Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle Is the Way (2014)Percival Everett, James (2024)Harold Netland, Religious Experience and the Knowledge of God (2022)Exiles in Babylon

It’s Squee time again! Join us for an episode jam packed with joy. We’ll walk you through our adventures at the 35th Gallifrey One Convention, including our interviews with classic Who companions Frazier Hines, Wendy Padbury and Katy Manning! We get into some personal Dune history for Heather (you won’t believe how close Heather got to Muad’Dib!) and a very brief referendum on Tom Bombadil. There’s a splash of psychology too, listeners, so if you’ve ever wondered what to call it when you word-ramble into the wilderness, take a listen! Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet.

Erkenbrand takes command of the West-mark after the death of Théodred; Matt makes it clear that, in the event of Alan's death, he wants no such responsibility. Join us as there is a coincidence of calendars in our second episode on The Battles of the Fords of Isen from Unfinished Tales. Grimbold stands firm by the Fords, Elfhelm is the Admiral Ackbar of Rohan, and none of it really matters because quantity has a quality all its own. Matt breaks out his best Ent voice, we lament the adaptation fates of Erkenbrand, Tom Bombadil, and Glorfindel, and agree it would be a nice day for a white wizard. Also, in Bilbo's next book, he interviews Fingolfin on challenging Morgoth: “I've had better days.” Finally, here's the link we promised for Tom Shippey's talk: https://www.swarthmore.edu/news-events/tolkien-book-to-jackson-script-medium-and-message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isildur counsels his successors to bring their heirs to the Hill of Awe to reveal the secrets of the realm; Alan and Matt wonder if there's a Gondorian equivalent to Area 51. Join us as we step back in time to the establishment of the Tradition of Isildur in our final episode on Cirion & Eorl. Isildur gets out a map and points to the middle (like putting a memorial to George Washington in the middle of Kansas), the Stewards play rules-lawyer to justify their going to the hallow and then hardly ever go, and Cirion makes a tough decision about exhumation. We discover that Tolkien thinks he'd squandered his best “motifs and characters” in The Hobbit, discover that an absence of dead people means an absence of alfirin, and suggest that you talk to your doctor to see if Meneldil is right for you. Also, a Barrow-wight that sounds a little like Tom Bombadil. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/pony. This episode of the PPP is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PONY and get 10% off your first month. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PONY at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in gifting one of our courses this Christmas? View the gift cards here:Give the gift of music - Voetberg Music Academy - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/vma-christmas-gift-voucher-printableCheck out this video to show you how you can easily gift a Voetberg Music Academy course! - https://vimeo.com/1031782979/4adb242cc1?ts=0&share=copyGet It All Done Club gift - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/offers/L2Ni4zFq/checkoutGive the gift of growth - Growth Initiative - https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/GIgiftcertificate- C.R. Wiley has been happily married for over 38 years and he has three grown children and five grandchildren (and counting). He resides in the state of Washington.He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. He also contributes to World Magazine's on-line editorial page. His most recent book is, In the House of Tom Bombadil (2021). He is also the author of, The Household and the War for the Cosmos (2019). His short fiction has appeared in The Mythic Circle (published by the Mythopoeic Society) and elsewhere, and the first book in his young adult fantasy series, The Purloined Boy was published in 2017. He is a co-host of The Theology Pugcast (which has roughly 10,000 listeners in 60 countries each week), a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College, and he is a Senior Editor of Touchstone Magazine.Website - https://crwiley.com/Theology Pugcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-theology-pugcast/id1452933071

In this Decoding TV bonus episode, Jessie Earl joins Patrick and David to discuss and spoil the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Did we think the second season was better or worse than the first? How would we rank the disparate plotlines? Did we buy the relationship between Celebrimbor and Sauron? What did we think of the appearance of characters like Tom Bombadil? What are we looking forward to in season 3? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Subscribe to Jessie Earl's YouTube showCheck out Jessie's movie, IdentiteazeSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplayEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.