Exploring Tolkien

Exploring Tolkien


Latest Episodes

Peter Jackson CUT the Godfather of the Shire : Film Changes #30 and #31
April 23, 2024

Peter Jackson cut the one Hobbit who had the backbone to stand up to a Nazgul, the one who struck fear in the hearts of other Hobbits!

The Wizard Duel and Orthanc in Real Time : Film Changes #29 and #30
April 16, 2024

Peter Jackson made some pretty significant changes to Orthanc... especially when it comes to that Wizard's Duel!

An Interview with Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings Composer – 2003 Roundtable Interviews
April 09, 2024

We spoke with Lord of the Rings composer Howard Shore. He really goes in depth on his thoughts and composing process!

The Rings of Power is PEAK TV – Top Scenes, Top Characters and Top Quotes
April 01, 2024

As season 2 of the Rings of Power approaches, Michael and I decided to look back at our favorite scenes, favorite characters, and favorite quotes from our favorite television show!

Sauron’s FIRST Defeat – Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 8
March 26, 2024

In this final episode of looking at The Mariner's Wife, we fully finish Tolkien's tale--but staying true to Tolkien's characters and world.

NEW Tolkien Book with UNPUBLISHED Content Announced!
March 19, 2024

This month we found out that renowned Tolkien scholars Christian Scull and Wayne Hammond will be publishing a NEW book with NEW content by Tolkien!

Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 7
March 05, 2024

Aldarion and Erendis is perhaps Tolkien's most emotionally gut wrenching tale.... and it deserves to be finished!

A Spiteful Marriage, a New Enemy, and a Watery End – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 6
February 27, 2024

We don't know exactly how Tolkien intended to finish Aldarion and Erendis--but he gave us some pretty strong clues!

The Sacrificial King and the Fallen Queen – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 5
February 20, 2024

As we close out the prose of this story, the king makes a great sacrifice for the greater good of Nmenor, and the new queen becomes a pitiable creature with no hope for her own future.

Middle-earth’s Worst Dad – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 4
February 13, 2024

Aldarion gets married and is able to stay on land for a few years... up until his daughter turns 4, and then he just leaves AGAIN!