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67 episodes
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Date created
2024/05/15
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
76 min.
Release period
52 days
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Welcome to the Lorehounds! David, John, & Marilyn take you through the world of Middle-earth. Full breakdowns of The Rings of Power and chapters of The Silmarillion. Check out our linktree for more. https://linktr.ee/thelorehounds
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Rings & Rituals - Season 2 Preview with Marilyn R. Pukkila
2026/09/30
David sits down with Tolkien scholar and Lorehounds co-host Marilyn R. Pukkila for a conversation about Rings & Rituals Season 2, currently running on the Rings & Rituals feed. They discuss the show's analytical approach to ritual in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the early listener feedback coming in this season, and what's ahead for both Rings & Rituals and the main Lorehounds coverage as The Rings of Power Season 3 approaches this November.
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Questions or comments? Send emails to: [email protected]
Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the voicemail tool on our website, or record a voice note on your smartphone and send it to the email address above.
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Cosmere Corner - A Brandon Sanderson Book Club!
2026/07/31
John's been working with Aaron and Richard from Radioactive Ramblings to bring you Cosmere Corner, a book club podcast about the novels of Brandon Sanderson! Elysia talks to John about this new project.
And guess what? It's on audio AND video!
This is the only episode that will be on this feed. Please subscribe via the links below to keep listening.
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Silmarillion Stories - E25 - Túrin Turambar Part 2
2026/06/19
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss the second part of Of Túrin Turambar, the twenty-fifth portion of The Silmarillion. They discuss classical heroes, the grimdark present in Tolkien's writings, and how a character gets in their own way.
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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Deep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at [email protected]
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Silmarillion Stories - E24 - Túrin Turambar Part 1
2026/02/25
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Túrin Turambar, the twenty-fourth portion of The Silmarillion. They discuss the Norse origins of Túrin, the effects of curses and expectations, and the changes in Thingol.
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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Silmarillion Stories - E23 - The Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad
2025/05/26
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the twenty-third story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the fall of Fingon, the capture of Húrin, and how this devastating battle was inspired by Tolkien's World War I experience.
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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Silmarillion Stories - E22 - Beren and Luthien Part 2
2025/04/28
John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss the second part Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-second story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the greatest dog of all time, the humbling of Thingol, and the death and return of Beren.
Lea's Content
https://linktr.ee/sil.lea
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Silmarillion Stories - E21 - Beren and Luthien Part 1
2025/03/31
John is joined by Lea AKA SilmariLeane to discuss Of Beren and Luthien, the twenty-first story in The Silmarillion. They discuss werewolf Sauron, the fall of Finrod, and the beginning of elvish-mannish romance.
Lea's Content
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Silmarillion Stories - E20 - The Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin
2025/03/03
John is joined by Aaron from Lore of the Rings to discuss Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin, the twentieth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the might of an elvish king, the feat of Morgoth, and the rise of heroic houses of men.
Listen to Aaron's Podcast
Lore of the Rings Podcast
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Silmarillion Stories - E19 - The Coming of Men into the West
2025/01/04
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of the Coming of Men into the West, the nineteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the migration of men into and within Beleriand, the friendship of Fingolfin, and the great houses of the Edain.
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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Silmarillion Stories - E18 - Maeglin
2024/11/05
John is joined by Marilyn R. Pukkila to discuss Of Maeglin, the eighteenth story in The Silmarillion. They discuss the dark elf Eöl, the family dynamics of Gondolin, and some sensitive topics that rarely come up in the writings of Tolkien.
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
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BONUS: Marilyn's New England Moot
2024/10/31
In case you missed it, Marilyn delivered a lovely paper on The Double-Edged Chisel: The Perilous Knowledge of Creativity at Signum University's New England Moot!
Marilyn's Website
Marilyn R. Pukkila, Research & Instruction Librarian Emerita, Colby College
Find More Information on Signum University's Moots Here
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The Rings of Power - S02 Wrap-up - Part 2 - Mailbag
2024/10/17
David, John, and Marilyn wrap up Season 2 of The Rings of Power with a supersized mailbag episode.
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to [email protected]
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TRoP Season Pass
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The Rings of Power - Season 2 Wrap-up - Part 1
2024/10/12
David, John, and Marilyn are joined by Mark from Nevermind the Music to talk all things Rings of Power Season 2! They start off with their overall thoughts before playing a musical game show. Then, they talk deep lore with the help of listener feedback.
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to [email protected]
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TRoP Season Pass
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Rings of Power Live Stream Event
2024/10/04
The Ultimate Review of Rings of Power Season 2 | Four Podcasts, Two HoursWhen: October 11th, 2024 at 8pm ET
Where: http://ringspodcast.com/live
Tickets: $3/each
A portion of proceeds raised will be donated to a non-profit organization.
Join the The Ultimate Review of Rings of Power Season 2—an epic live stream event featuring hosts from Captain's Pod, Lorehounds, Rings and Rituals, and Lore of the Rings. Together, we’ll dive deep into the highly anticipated Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with insights, debates, and deep lore knowledge from four passionate Tolkien fans.
Our packed agenda includes:How compelling was the story?What characters stood out, and who fell flat? Faithfulness to JRR Tolkien's writings Music & VisualsThe moments that left us cheeringWhat disappointment us the mostAnd you! Participate in live polls and submit your questions for a chance to be featured during the event.Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable deep dive into Rings of Power Season 2. Sign up now to secure your spot!
Lore of the Rings Podcast
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Contact Us
Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to [email protected]
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The Rings of Power - S02E08 - Shadow and Flame
2024/10/03
David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 2, Episode 8 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video. They discuss the end of Eregion, the expected and unexpected character deaths, and the reveal of a long-term mystery.
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katsukar 2024/10/04
Very negative podcast
You should stop watching this show if you have nothing nice to say about it 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
jimclarke104 2024/09/13
It’s just Project Management
My favorite way to enjoy season 2, The Rings of Power is to watch an episode, listen to the Loremasters’ podcast on that episode, then watch the episo...
medelliae 2024/08/26
So much fun! Tolkien lore!
These guys are great. They love Tolkien and know their lore. The Rings of Power, the Silmarillion, Tolkien’s letters, and so much more.
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