Have you ever wanted to know more about the world of Lord of the Rings?
Maybe you even started the Silmarillion but couldn't get into it. Too many names (usually beginning with 'Fin', let's be honest).
I feel you. And I have your back.
Join me and my wife as I do all the research for you and explain all the amazing stuff hidden within Tolkien's works. There's like 50 years he was writing for so there's a lot.
The podcast breaks down Middle-earth's history like I'm your pal at the pub. I keep it accessible and relatable because as many people as possible should appreciate Tolkien's world.
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Note: The podcast is going on extended break as life is hectic.As 2025 comes to a close, Chris is solo and discusses some of the most famous relics in Middle-earth. He discusses their long history and...
78 - Aragorn Part 4 - Generational Guilt (00:51:15)
After a long break, we're back with Aragorn Part 4! We cover the war of the ring and the greatest fictional man's demise after a long life.
77 - Aragorn Part 3 - A Heartbreaking Lovestory (01:21:39)
We continue our Aragorn series this week. We cover his early life and meeting Arwen. Some deep details on who 'the wise' are, some of the areas in Gondor are fleshed out, and a good sprinkling of phil...
76 - Aragorn Part 2 - What the Family? (01:16:13)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback, Audible or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we continue to look at Aragorn. Let's take a look at his family and ancestors and their story. It's ...
75 - Guests - Fool of a Took Podcast - Tolkien Nerd Version of the Avengers (02:24:47)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback, Audible or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXFool of a Took Socials: https://shorturl.at/92y3AThis week we're joined by the lovely lads Chris and Pat from ...
74 - Aragorn Part 1 - Estel, Elessar, Envinyatar - Names and Titles (01:04:47)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback, Audible or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we kick off our new big series. It's the man, the myth, the legend, Aragorn II.An incredible deep di...
73 - Corsairs of Umbar - It's a Pirate's Life for Me (01:05:25)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback, Audible or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we cover the history of Umbar, the troubling region south of Gondor that gave birth to the most famo...
72 - Tales of the Shire review - Relaxed Talk (00:50:53)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXThis week we review Tales of the Shire, A The Lord of the Rings game (no, it's not a typo).It's a relaxed one and we ta...
71 - Dwarf Wars - 3rd Age - Orcs and Dragons (01:03:03)
Buy Chris' book, the Horror at Beamish Hall, here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXChris covers two of the biggest wars that Dwarves were involved in this week. If you've on...
70 - Tolkien Tage Review - Relaxed Talk (00:37:13)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXMe and Becca pop in for an update on our trip to the wonderful Tolkien Tage festival in Germany. See you soon for our n...
69 - Nice - Shire and Bree Calendars (00:52:23)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXJoin us this week as we go hard on some lore about the Shire and Bree calendars and the crazy real world history of why...
68 - Middle-earth Conspiracies 2 - Electric Boogaloo (00:42:56)
Buy Chris' book here (available in paperback or ebook): https://shorturl.at/N6AbXChris was indisposed, so I've returned to spill some home truths about the world.In this captivating exploration of Mid...
67 - Lord of the Flings (01:01:22)
In this episode, we take 20 of the best singletons that middle-earth has to offer and try to find Becca a (fictional) date.Join us for this critically acclaimed gameshow! (Nobody has ever acclaimed th...
66 - Third Age and Downfall - Sauron Part 9 (00:57:41)
'It's gone. It's done.' 'Yes, Mr. Chris... It's over now.'The last episode of the Sauron series. We cover him throughout the Third Age, his downfall, and his failed resurrection in the Fourth Age of M...
65 - Conspiracy Talk - The Deep State of Middle-earth (01:09:45)
Chris dives deep into the dark corners of Lord of the Rings lore, weaving wild theories about the Valar Deep State, the shadowy forces pulling the strings of Middle-earth, and the hidden truth behind ...
64 - The Last Alliance - Sauron Part 8 (00:52:44)
In this episode, we dive into Sauron’s return to Mordor after his disastrous beach trip to Númenor, his transformation from deceiver to full-blown terror lord, and the rise of Elendil and his sons in ...
63 - Drunk Commentary - Lord of the Rings 1978 (02:15:34)
We get drunk and watch a not great film. It's mainly vibes this one.
Araugly.
62 - The Downfall of Númenor - Sauron Part 7 (01:16:37)
Right. Númenor. Big fancy island, best blokes in Middle-earth, then they get ideas above their station and decide to invade heaven on earth. Because that always ends well. Enter Sauron—smooth talker, ...
61 - War of the Elves and Sauron - Sauron Part 6 (00:48:20)
Today we dive into one of the most pivotal events of the 2nd Age of Middle-earth.
Sauron invades Eregion and tries to reclaim some bling.
60 - Sauron Part 5 - Beginning of the Second Age (00:47:28)
Oh boy it's heating up now. Chris talks about the height of Sauron's power. The 2nd age of middle-earth.
Quick primer on the major events of this confusing age included!
Solo episode.
Chris gets sad when talking about the awful stuff Sauron does in the First Age of Middle-earth.
58 - The War of the Rohirrim (00:46:35)
Becca and Chris have seen the new movie and share their thoughts.
Spoiler free for the first 15 minutes. After that you've been warned.
57 - Nan Dungortheb - The Florida of Middle-earth (00:27:44)
BONUS EPISODE BAYBEEEE
Enjoy all the information I could pull together for the spookiest place in Middle-earth. Nan Dungortheb. I cover pretty much every time this eldritch horror is mentioned.
Come...
56 - Sauron Part 3 - A Big Evil Cat (00:40:47)
Solo episode. Chris continues the Sauron series and today we cover the alternate versions of Sauron in the early versions of Tolkien's Legendarium.
Lots of poetry is involved.
Meow.
55 - Shelob, Ungoliant and Feminism in Tolkien Ft Kaiakayy (01:34:19)
I'm joined this week by Kaiakayy, a Tolkien content creator, as we discuss Shelob and Ungoliant and their role within Tolkien's legendarium and how they're set against the 'traditional' female charact...
