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The Rings of Power – Tolkien - The Lorehounds

The Lorehounds

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 68

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.

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The Rings of Power - S03E01 - Marnûkh

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 • Duration 02:04:33

David, John, and Marilyn recap Season 3, Episode 1 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Prime Video. They discuss the changing battle lines in the war with Sauron, the corruption of men, and the brewing tensions among dwarves.

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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 lotr@thelorehounds.com

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Rings & Rituals - Season 2 Preview with Marilyn R. Pukkila

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 46:10

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: ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com

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Cosmere Corner - A Brandon Sanderson Book Club!

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 34:52

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

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 01:08:39

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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Silmarillion Stories - E24 - Túrin Turambar Part 1

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 01:17:35

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

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Duration 58:19

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

Monday, April 28, 2025 • Duration 58:23

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.

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Silmarillion Stories - E21 - Beren and Luthien Part 1

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 01:10:21

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.

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Silmarillion Stories - E20 - The Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin

Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration 58:05

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.

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Lore of the Rings Podcast

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Silmarillion Stories - E19 - The Coming of Men into the West

Saturday, January 4, 2025 • Duration 01:03:27

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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