Episodes

  • Week 087 - Túrin Turambar Tuesday: And Now Thou Shalt Know Him

    Week 087 - Túrin Turambar Tuesday: And Now Thou Shalt Know Him
    Jul 8 2025
    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
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    11 mins
  • Week 087 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Before Ever a Ship Came

    Week 087 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Before Ever a Ship Came
    Jul 7 2025
    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
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    11 mins
  • Week 086 - Silmarillion Saturday: Forms of Majesty and Dread

    Week 086 - Silmarillion Saturday: Forms of Majesty and Dread
    Jul 5 2025
    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
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    7 mins
  • Week 086 - First Age Friday: Whatsoever Doom They Bear

    Week 086 - First Age Friday: Whatsoever Doom They Bear
    Jul 4 2025
    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
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    13 mins
  • Week 086 - Third Age Thursday: Nor Bid the Stars Farewell

    Week 086 - Third Age Thursday: Nor Bid the Stars Farewell
    Jul 3 2025
    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
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    9 mins
  • Week 086 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Not That Kind of Deer, Dear

    Week 086 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Not That Kind of Deer, Dear
    Jul 2 2025
    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
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    8 mins
  • Week 086 - Túrin Turambar Tuesday: A Shadow Fell Upon Her Mind

    Week 086 - Túrin Turambar Tuesday: A Shadow Fell Upon Her Mind
    Jul 1 2025
    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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    10 mins
  • Week 086 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Frowning Precipices

    Week 086 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Frowning Precipices
    Jun 30 2025
    Join The Man of the West, who tries to keep his precipices from frowning, for this week’s Middle-earth Map Monday as we head to the valley of Harrowdale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins