Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

207: The FotR 12: Smeagol Explained

There's a mountain of hidden information snuck into the moment when Gandalf reveals his knowledge about who Gollum originally was and how he came to find the ring. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast [https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast] Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce [https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast [https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast] Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio [https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2ff6b0e7-2516-44e6-a53c-26f8a68e5565/ep/twitch.tv/robotsradio] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio [https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio] Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com [robotsnetwork@gmail.com] Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

206: The FotR 11: The One Ring - Confirmed

Can you imagine being Gandalf? Tossing the Ring into the fire. Fearing the final confirmation, but knowing in your heart that this is The One... and the suffering this will bring to everyone. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast [https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast] Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce [https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast [https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast] Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio [https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2ff6b0e7-2516-44e6-a53c-26f8a68e5565/ep/twitch.tv/robotsradio] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio [https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio] Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com [robotsnetwork@gmail.com] Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

205: Hero vs Hero - Robots Radio Spring Host Crossover Special

Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special! We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a character from their show to compete in the most mundane contests? We vote on who has the best arguments and the match-ups get super weird and fun. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast [https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast] Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce [https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast [https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast] Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio [https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2ff6b0e7-2516-44e6-a53c-26f8a68e5565/ep/twitch.tv/robotsradio] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio [https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio] Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com [robotsnetwork@gmail.com] Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

204: The FotR 10: Gandalf's Suspicions About The Ring

Gandalf is wise, right? Then why didn't he figure out that the ring was The One Ring sooner? Or why wasn't he more careful? The reasons not only make sense, but expand our understanding of the world of Middle Earth in a brilliant way. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast [https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast] Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce [https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast [https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast] Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio [https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2ff6b0e7-2516-44e6-a53c-26f8a68e5565/ep/twitch.tv/robotsradio] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio [https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio] Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com [robotsnetwork@gmail.com] Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

203: The FotR 9: Bad News Comes to the Shire

How do you react when someone gives you news you don't want to hear? We witness this happen with Sam revealing things to Ted Sandyman, and Gandalf with Frodo. And they play out very differently. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast [https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast] Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce [https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast [https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast] Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio [https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2ff6b0e7-2516-44e6-a53c-26f8a68e5565/ep/twitch.tv/robotsradio] BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social] Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio [https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio] Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com [robotsnetwork@gmail.com] Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]