I am glad that you're here with us, listeners, here at the end of all things. Join Katie and Jonathan as we discuss what it means to have read the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, and the Lord of the Rings—what we've discovered that we never noticed b

RotK Part 20: Concerning a Return of a King

Nov 3rd, 2016 1h 17m

We finally watch the last movie in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, and Katie and Jonathan have a lot to talk about. The movie makes a lot of changes—some good, some bad, and some just for the sake of movie magic.

RotK Part 19: Concerning The Final Hours of the Fellowship

Oct 13th, 2016 1h 11m

The final chapter of the Lord of the Rings has been read and Jonathan, Katie and Chase have completed what they set out to do. They follow Frodo and Sam as they rebuild the Shire after the events of the pervious chapter and tie up the loose end

RotK Part 18: Concerning Never Really Returning Home

Oct 6th, 2016 1h 19m

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RotK Part 17: Concerning Another Night in Bree

Sep 29th, 2016 50m

The hobbits and Gandalf continue on towards the Shire. However, they have to make a stop in the village of Bree to talk with a certain owner of a certain Pony themed inn. Jonathan, Katie and Chase discuss these events along with chance meetings

RotK Part 16: Concerning Retracing Steps

Sep 22nd, 2016 1h 21m

The end of the Fellowship has finally arrived. The day all dread is here and it takes the form of marching back through Rohan, Isengard and eventually arriving in In Rivendale. Jonathan, Katie and Chase Talk about this bitter sweet time and the

RotK Part 15: Concerning A New Age of Man

Sep 15th, 2016 1h 25m

The king is returning to Minas Tirith with the Fellowship of the Ring in tow. Meanwhile, two people still in

RotK Part 14: Concerning The Notion That It Was A Dream

Sep 8th, 2016 56m

And like that, the dark lord of Mordor, Sauron, was gone from Middle-Earth. The Fourth Age has dawned, and our heroes get some well earned rest, but much awaits the Fellowship of the Ring in this new world without war. Jonathan, Katie and Chase

RotK Part 13: Concerning A Real Hero of Middle-Earth

Sep 1st, 2016 1h 10m

Sam and Frodo reach the slopes of Mount Doom, bur Frodo is far too weak to climb the volcano. The Ring is too much of a burden on his mind. What is Sam to do other than pull Frodo to the top and becoming the real hero of Middle-Earth. Katie and

RotK Part 12: Concerning a Living Mordor

Aug 25th, 2016 50m 30s

This week, Sam and Frodo trudge through the land of darkness towards Mount Doom. However, they and Jonathan, Katie and Chase make some revelations about the land of Mordor along the way. This includes water and plant life. What other secrets co

RotK Part 11: Concerning The Beginning of the End

Aug 18th, 2016 1h 3m

Sam steps into Mordor and it is a sight to behold. The land is churning and dark, but he can not dwell on these things for long. He still has master Frodo to save from a nearby tower. Jonathan, Katie and Chase Discuss the first chapter of the f

RotK Part 10: Concerning The Black Teeth of Mordor

Aug 11th, 2016 1h 18m

Gandalf, Aragorn and the remaining Fellowship of the Ring march to the Black Gate of Mordor to force Sauron to atone for his crimes against Middle-Earth and to give Frodo some much needed time. Jonathan, Katie and Chase discuss these event from

RotK Part 9: Concerning Final Deceptions

Aug 4th, 2016 1h 2m

The battle of Minas Tirith is over and it is now time to prepare for the War of the Ring. Aragorn, Gandalf and other leaders talk in secret to figure out what their final plans will be to take down the might of Mordor for good. Jonathan, Katie

RotK Part 8: Concerning The Healing Hands of a King

Jul 28th, 2016 54m 50s

We return to Merry after slaying the Witch King as he wanders around Minas Tirith in a daze. Also, Aragorn enters the city not as a king, but rather the leader of his order of Rangers so he can make final plans and see his friends. Jonathan, Ka

RotK Part 7: Concerning The Burning of a Steward

Jul 21st, 2016 51m

The battle of Minas Tirith is getting out of Gandalf's control which leads to a difficult choice for him to make. Either go out in the field and help the riders of Rohan, or follow Pippin to stop Denethor and save Faramir. Katie and Chase lock

RotK Part 6: Concerning The Slaying of a King

Jul 14th, 2016 1h 4m

The Battle of Pelennor Fields is ranging outside of Minas Tirith and what started as a joyful decimation of evil has turned into a desperate onslaught. Dernhelm, Merry and Theoden encounter the Witch King of Angmar and the enemies numbers are g

RotK Part 5: Concerning A Change In The Wind

Jul 7th, 2016 58m 33s

The Rohirrim march ever closer to Minas Tirith which is still being attacked by the armies of Sauron and is ready to fall. After talking with the men of woods outside of Gondor, Theoden is losing heart in the face of evil. Jonathan, Katie and C

RotK Part 4: Concerning The Full Might of Mordor

Jun 30th, 2016 1h 13m

The siege of Gondor is underway as Denethor reveals his true delusional self and Gandalf and Faramir try to defend the city. Jonathan, Katie and Chase dig in deep and discuss the nature of Denethor's fall and what really kicked off Sauron's war

RotK Part 3: Concerning The Dark Dawn

Jun 23rd, 2016 55m

Rohan is now shrouded in darkness like the rest of Middle-Earth. This serves as an ill omen to the people of Rohan and a reminder that war is coming. Theoden begins his march for Gondor with Merry in tow. Jonathan, Katie and Chase join them as

RotK Part 2: Concerning The Grey Company

Jun 16th, 2016 1h 1m

Jonathan, Katie and Chase journey in to the Paths of the Dead with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimili. They venture on to discover a secret weapon that can take down the armies of Mordor. The nature of legends in Middle-Earth and Chase's annual love o

RotK Part 1: Concerning A Man Who Loved His Son

Jun 9th, 2016 1h 9m

Gandalf and Pippin reach the awe inspiring city of Minas Tirith on this week's new episode which is also our first episode covering the Return of the King. It has been a long time coming, but Jonathan, Katie and Chase are on the final book of t

The Two Towers Part 21: Concerning A Couple of Towers

Jun 2nd, 2016 57m 30s

To round out our discussion on the Two Towers we watched and discussed the 2002 film version. We talk about pacing, jumping genres and how very special Brad Dourif is to Chase. We also get ready for starting the Return of the King next week.

The Two Towers Part 20: Concerning Impossible Fights

May 26th, 2016 1h 9m

We reach the final chapter of the Two Towers this week, and it is focused on Sam and the many choices that lie ahead of him. As the last member of the Fellowship marches forward, he realizes that he might not be as alone as he originally though

The Two Towers Part 19: Concerning Her Vomit Darkness

May 19th, 2016 55m

This week, Sam, Frodo and Gollum dive deep into Shelob's Lair and discover the horrible smells and death that lies within. Jonathan, Katie and Chase join them in the darkness and also discuss their fondness for red onions and turn of the centur