I had the good fortune to interview Graham Judd, the illustrator of The Flora of Middle Earth (a book he worked on with his father Walter Judd). We talk about how Graham developed his artistic style, Tolkien as an artist, the challenges of illustrating plants that don't exist in our world, and the upcoming 2nd edition oh his book! Be sure to check out his website!

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They ride into battle on their great Mûmakil, their ships sail from their havens in Umbar, and their cavalry under the banner of the Black Snake wreaks havoc on the fields of the Pelennor. They are the Haradrim, Gondor's oldest and bitterest foes. But who are they, and why did they align themselves with Sauron in the days of his might? Find out all this and more on this week's episode!

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Demons of the Ancient World, Morgoth's fiercest warriors, creatures of Flame and Shadow: They are the Balrogs. But what are they, were did they come from, and most importantly, do they have wings? Find out answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode!

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We're cracking open the mailbag to answer your questions! Questions like: What is Thranduil's History, How Will Colbert's Film Deal with the Barrowblades, Who is Gildor Inglorion, and an Entish Update! I dive into some of Tolkien's most obscure writing to find the answers to these questions, and once again ponder what even is canon in a universe with so much inconsistency!

My 15 Minute Video on Ents

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He is the creator of everything in Middle Earth, the Author of the Story, He whose words brought the world into being. No, I'm not talking about JRR Tolkien, I'm talking about Eru Ilúvatar, the monotheistic God of Arda, who created the Ainur and with them sang the Great Music that brought Eä into existence. Plus, we're revisiting a question from the very first episode of the show! Along the way we dive into the theology of Middle Earth, consult official philosopher of the show Peter to help us with some tricky metaphysics, and get to know the highest of Powers.

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I'm battling a cold this week, so please enjoy this interview I did with Shaun Gunner, the CEO of the largest Tolkien charitable organization in the world!

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This week, I turn to Tolkien scholar Dr. Sara Brown to answer a question that critics of Tolkien's works have leveled at the Professor since the Lord of the Rings was first published: Given the relative lack of female characters in his stories, but taking into account their prominence and achievements in the narrative, is it fair to say that Lord of the Rings is sexist? We dive deep into that topic while also spending some time getting Dr. Brown's Hot Takes and Opinions! Plus: Updates on Rings of Power Season 3 from San Diego Comic Con and a new response to our question: Proudfoots or Proudfeet? It's all happening on this week's episode!

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As Denethor's least favorite son, Faramir is always playing second fiddle to Boromir, but in the end he takes on his familial rule as Steward. In this week's episode, we dive into his history and look at his future with Eowyn! Plus: We have an extended News from Arda segment as we rebut recent justifications Andy Serkis made in the lack of diversity in his casting for The Hunt for Gollum.

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Lord of Minas Morgul, Captain of Sauron's armies, Leader of the Nazgûl: He is the Witch-King of Angmar. But...where exactly is Angmar? And what is a witch-king? And how is he connected to the Barrow Wights that we see in The Fellowship of the Ring? Find out the answers to all this and more as we talk all things Angmar in this week's episode!

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