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AthraPlayEpisode 16: The End of EaseTheir time of recuperation at an end, the Fellowship must decide where their journey will take them next. Though the bonds tying them together may have strengthened, there is worry and fear in their hearts… Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @james.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @theno...2025-07-091h 10AthraPlayBonus Episode: The Fellowship Phase - Behind the ScenesGo behind the scenes as our players talk through our first Fellowship Phase! In this out-of-character conversation, we discuss what the players would like to achieve during this leveling up period, and talk through some of the mechanics. This bonus episode helps to show some of the system behind the narrative events of Episode 16, but is entirely optional. Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @james.athrabeth.com (Bsk...2025-07-0918 minAthraPlayEpisode 15: The Long SummerThe Fellowship regroups, rests, and recovers after their experience in the Deephide. The Casket of Tears may be gone, but they are left with questions, fears, and doubt…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @james.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter) & @stef.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Tori...2025-06-252h 26
AthrabethEpisode 83: Live from Westmoot 2025: “The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” with KnewbettadobettaJoin Jude and Stef and our special guest Knewbettadobetta for our first-ever live show, “Athrabeth Podcast Live: The Unsung Underachievers of Tolkien’s Legendarium” from Westmoot 2025! We put three of Arda’s wettest noodle’s on blast! Thank you Westmoot for having us, and thank you Knewbetta for joining us! Citations: Thank you to our special guest, Knewbettadobetta! Knewbetta’s Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/Knewbettadobetta Knewbetta’s plugs:Voices of Arda- linktr.ee/voicesofarda Kali- linktr.ee/KaliCosplayBelm...2025-06-041h 18AthraPlaySeason One RoundtableThe cast sits down to talk about their favorite moments of season one, the origins of their characters, and where the adventure may be going!Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Ve...2025-05-141h 22AthraPlayEpisode 14: The Casket of TearsThe Fellowship nears the Casket of Tears. Can they stop Greythorn from opening it, and releasing the evil within? Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twi...2025-04-231h 58AthraPlayEpisode 13: Corruption in the DarkAs the Fellowship delves through the lost dwarven city of Belegost, the corruption of the Casket of Tears begins to become manifest. An ambush turns into a struggle for their lives…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_tori...2025-04-091h 14AthraPlayEpisode 12: The DescentThe Fellowship delves deeper into the ruined dwarven stronghold, striving to reach the Casket of Tears, but new horrors await them in the darkness…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Drac...2025-03-261h 28AthraPlayEpisode 11: Into the DeephideThe Fellowship has reached the hiding place of the Casket of Tears, but their rivals have gotten there first. Now they must race against time to find a secret path into the dwarven stronghold, before Greythorn can release the Dark Lord…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midl...2025-03-121h 36AthraPlayEpisode 10: Family ReunionThe Fellowship has arrived in the halls of the dwarves. They’ve come seeking information, but have made a shocking discovery…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitte...2025-02-121h 19AthraPlayBonus Episode: The Took Family Movie NightUnfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, the next full episode will be delayed till 2/12/25. In the meantime, enjoy some bonus content!Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)...2025-01-2206 minAthraPlayEpisode 9: Tea With OrcsThe Fellowship has been ambushed by airborne orcs! Will they stand their ground, or will they fall before the Family of the Wasp?Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos...2025-01-081h 24AthraPlayLoremaster's Corner: Inside Episode 8Welcome back to the Loremaster’s Corner, where we go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This episode, James discusses Melian, and her role in the campaign, as well as the nature of the series’ villains. Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenort...2024-12-3118 minAthraPlayEpisode 8: The Eyes of EvendimFollowing the call of a mysterious voice, the Fellowship encounters an ancient seer. Can they handle the truths that are revealed?Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Tw...2024-12-251h 08AthrabethAthraChats: War of the RohirrimIn this very special AthraChat, Jude and Stef sit down to discuss the new film, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, directed by Kenji Kamiyama. We ruminate on giant turkey legs, things that go crunch in the water, and general punching. Beware of spoilers! Citations:Smith, Chris. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Visual Companion. William Morrow. ISBN: 9780063422223https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim-visual-companion-chris-smith?variant=42417601511458Find us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!2024-12-1639 minAthraPlayEpisode 7: Into the LuneThe Fellowship leaves the safety of the Grey Havens and begins their journey north. What new dangers await them in the shadows of the Blue Mountains? Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twit...2024-12-111h 20AthrabethEpisode 77: Interview with Andrew “Trotter” FergusonStef and Jude are joined by Tolkien collecting expert and moderator of the Tolkien Collector’s Guide, Andrew “Trotter” Ferguson. Andrew tells us about his experience collecting and sharing the Professor’s material culture. As it is the holiday season, we finish our discussion with the Father Christmas Letters. Thank you for joining us, Andrew! Citations: Thank you to our special guest, Andrew “Trotter” Ferguson!Andrew’s Bsky: @trotter.tolkienguide.comTolkien Collector’s Guide website: https://www.tolkienguide.com/Tolkien Collector’s Guide Calendar: https://www.tolkienguide.com/cale...2024-12-041h 16AthraPlayEpisode 6: HavensWith the wilderness ahead, the Fellowship seeks council in the Grey Havens, and meets an unlikely ally…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter) and @athraplay.athrabeth.com (BlueSky)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)Credits:2024-11-271h 27AthraPlayEpisode 5: The Journey BeginsThe Fellowship learns what Greythorn was after, and must make a choice which could determine the fate of Middle-earth… Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter) Credit...2024-11-131h 41AthraPlayLoremaster’s Corner: Inside Episodes 3 & 4Welcome back to the Loremaster’s Corner, where we go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This time, James is joined by Stef Midlock, the player of Hildigard Took, to talk about the character’s creation, inspirations, and favorite potato recipes!Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenor...2024-11-1033 minAthrabethEpisode 76: Interview with Shaun GunnerJoin us this month for a special interview with Shaun Gunner, Chair of the Tolkien Society. We discuss Shaun’s time with the Society, the upcoming Christopher Tolkien Centenary Conference, and a brand new event for 2025. Citations:Thank you to our special guest, Shaun Gunner! Twitter: @ShaunGunnerWebsites: shaungunner.comTolkien Society-https://www.tolkiensociety.org@TolkienSocietyChristopher Tolkien Centenary ConferenceOnline only, November 23-24, 2024Information and registration at: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/christopher-tolkien-centenary-conference/Tolkien Society Hybr...2024-11-061h 10
AthrabethHobbitween 2024To celebrate the ghastliest time of the year, the Weenie gang is back in this very special bonus episode of creepy chimeras and monstrous mills. Join us for Hobbitween 5, and Happy Hobbitween to one and all! CitationsThe One Ring role playing game by Free League: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/games/the-one-ring/Cast:Lore Master: James Kaku Pierson, @jpiersonTheo Fleetfoot: Max JiménezOzzie Oiolaire: Zeke Pease, @ezpease, @greenvillearms Iadar Listbalarion: Jude Vais, @eremiticjudePumpkins Proudfoot: Stef Midlock, @thenorthfourTitle musi...2024-10-311h 53AthraPlayEpisode 4: An Ultimatum AnsweredGreythorn has arrived at the Took family’s home, promising death if he does not get the book he seeks…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)Credits:The On...2024-10-2359 minAthraPlayEpisode 3: A Shortcut To SheepThe Fellowship races to reach the Took family’s hidden library before the mysterious assailants, but danger waits for them on the road…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)Credit...2024-10-091h 17AthrabethAthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 8We are bummed that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is over. Join us for one last AthraChat for episode 8, “Shadow and Flame.” Beware of spoilers and sexy Sauron. Find us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Athrabeth is a production of the Athrabeth Podcast Network.Athrabeth is Produced by James Kaku Pierson
2024-10-0742 minAthraPlayLoremaster’s Corner: Inside Episodes 1 & 2Pull up a chair and join us in the Loremaster’s Corner to go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This week Loremaster James discusses the campaign’s place in the timeline of Middle-earth, and talks about the museum of the Shire, the Mathom-house! Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coSt...2024-10-0414 minAthrabethEpisode 75: Sauron’s MagicIn episode 75, Jude and Stef take you on a textual safari to explore the... let's be honest… very weird magic of Sauron. Jude connects the Ósanwe-kenta to how Sauron gets the title of Necromancer, and we have a SPIRITed (hah, see what we did there) discussion of explicit descriptions of his magic in The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion. Come for the werewolves and stay for the vampires!Citations:Ósanwe-kenta:J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Five. Myths Transformed", "X" Ósanwe-kenta:J.R.R...2024-10-0252 minAthrabethAthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 7This isn’t fine…. We just dropped a new AthraChat in which Jude and Stef discuss just how Celebrimboned everyone is in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7, “Doomed to Die.” Beware of spoilers and aerial horse acrobatics. Find us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Athrabeth is a production of the Athrabeth Podcast Network.
2024-09-3033 minAthraPlayEpisode 2: Flames and FogWhen mysterious strangers ransack the Mathom-house and take a young Hobbit captive, a fellowship is forged…Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)Credits:The One Ring RPG syst...2024-09-2550 minAthrabethAthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 6Take the plunge with us in our new AthraChat episode as we discuss Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 6, “Where Is He?” We’re taking a deep dive and making a splash! Water you waiting for? Beware of spoilers in the Abyss!Citations Tolkien Gateway entry for “Secret Fire” https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Secret_Fire (Accessed Sept 21, 2024)Find us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Athrabeth is a production of the Athrabeth Podc...2024-09-2342 minAthraPlayEpisode 1: Many Paths to TreadWhen fate brings together an unlikely fellowship, the safety of all Middle-earth is thrust into their hands… Socials: Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast (Instagram & Twitter)Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Find the cast: James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.coStef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)Credits:The One Ring RPG s...2024-09-221h 34AthrabethAthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episode 5Citations Lea’s Tiktok account- silmarilleannehttps://www.tiktok.com/@silmarilleanne?lang=enFind us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the Athrabeth discord: https://discord.gg/4rZynfWv3fAthrabeth is a production of the Athrabeth Podcast Network.
2024-09-1542 minAthrabethAthraChats: Rings of Power S2 - Episodes 2 & 3Find Athrabeth on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the Athrabeth discord: https://discord.gg/DH2WJP452a
2024-09-0142 minAthrabethEpisode 72: Lesser-trod Histories 5 - The Tale of EärendelCitations: Garth, John. Tolkien And The Great War: The Threshold of Middle-earth. First Mariner Books edition 2005. eISBN 978-0-544-26372-7. V2.0519. (Accessed June 30, 2024)Tolkien, J. R. R. The Book of Lost Tales, Part II. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. The History of Middle-earth: Vol. 2. George Allen and Unwin, London, 1984. (Accessed June 30, 2024)Tolkien, J. R. R. The Silmarillion. Edited by Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Apple Books edition. (Accessed June 30, 2024)Tolkien Gateway entry for Eärendil https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/E%C3%A4rendil (Accessed June 29, 2024)Tolkien Gateway entry for...2024-07-0349 minAthrabethEpisode 69: A Lesser-Trod Interview with Fornad of ArdaCraftCitations: Thank you to Fornad for joining us this month on Athrabeth! Check out these ArdaCraft links: ArdaCraft’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/ardacraftArdaCraft homepage: https://ardacraft.me/How to join ArdaCraft: https://ardacraft.me/join/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/qcYBkCmAKZPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArdacraftYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArdaCraftMCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardacraft/TikTok: https://tr.ee/gM2mTG1JeSTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArdaCraft_Bluesky: http...2024-04-031h 11AthrabethEpisode 65: Interview with Thomas P. HillmanCitations:Thank you to Thomas P. Hillman for joining us on Athrabeth! Tom’s book: “Pity, Power, and Tolkien's Ring: To Rule the Fate of Many” is being published on December 19, 2023 by The Kent State University Presshttps://www.kentstateuniversitypress.com/2023/pity-power-and-tolkiens-ring/?highlight=Pity%20PowerTom’s blog: Alas, not mehttps://alasnotme.blogspot.com/Tom’s YouTube channel: @tomhillman9519https://www.youtube.com/@tomhillman9519Tom’s social media:Twitter: @alas_not_meBsky: @alas-not-me.bsky.socialInstagram: @a...2023-12-061h 08AthrabethEpisode 63: Interview with Jordan RannellsCitations (episode notes)Thank you to Jordan Rannells for joining us!Jordan’s website: https://jordanrannells.com/Kickstarter: An Unexpected Soundscape & A Soundscape of EäKickstarer link: http://kck.st/46khBIpEnds in the morning on Friday, October 13!Athrabeth listeners can use promo code LOTR25 to get 25% off the entire collection of A Long Expected Soundscape on Jordan’s webshop: https://jordanrannells.com/shopJoin Jordan’s Discord: https://discord.gg/kWqw8SXtjJordan’s Social Media:YouTube: @alongexpectedsoundscape514Insta...2023-10-041h 11AthrabethEpisode 56: Bandaids Can't Fix ArdaTolkien Society, Oxonmoot 2023 registration: From their website: “Early Bird offer: enter the coupon code WIZARD2023 at the time of booking to receive £10 off your registration price. This coupon is valid until midnight on 28 February 2023 (UK time).” https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-2023/CitationsJ.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix D. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Númenórean Catastrophe & End of ‘Physical’ Arda" (edited by Michaël Devaux with the assistance of Christopher Tolkien and Car...2023-03-0154 minAthrabethEpisode 41: Part of the RingsAthrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpiersonCitationsBellis, Joanna. The dregs of trembling, the draught of salvation: the dual symbolism of the cup in medieval literature. Journal of Medieval History, Volume 37, Issue 1, March 2011, Pages 47-61. Part of special issue “Feasts and Gifts of Food in Medieval Europe: Ritualised Constructions of Hierarchy, Identity and Community” Edited by Lars Kjær, A.J. Watson. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmedhist.2010.12.003(Accessed November 20, 2021) Lynch, James. The Literary Banquet and the Eucharistic Feast: Tradition in TolkienMyth...2021-12-0154 minAthrabethEpisode 40: Finrod, more like FINErodAthrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpiersonCitationsJ.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Return of the Noldor"J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beren and Lúthien"J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), T...2021-11-031h 03AthrabethEpisode 37: The Sundering of the ElvesAthrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpierson"The Sundering of the Elves" as mapped in the Silmarillion: https://i.imgur.com/uIVL8ws.pngThe Tolkien Society Seminar has posted the recording from their "Tolkien and Diversity" seminar to youtube, and you can find all the links on their site here: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2021/07/recordings-of-tolkien-and-diversity-seminar-now-available/CitationsLetter 211J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and EldarJ.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "...2021-08-041h 00AthrabethEpisode 36: Tolkien and Diversity RecapAthrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpiersonThe Tolkien Society Summer Seminar: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolkien-society-summer-seminar/CitationsBooks:Oluo, Ijeoma. 2019. So You Want to Talk about Race. Seattle, WA: Seal Press.Websites:The Association of Ramaytush Ohlonehttps://www.ramaytush.org/Accessed June 30, 2021Michigan State University, Native American Institute, “Guide to Land Acknowledgements”https://www.canr.msu.edu/nai/about/land-acknowledgements Accessed June 30, 2021Native Governance Center, “A guide t...2021-07-071h 06AthrabethEpisode 35: Stars UnveiledEpisode NotesAthrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpiersonThe Tolkien Society Summer Seminar: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolkien-society-summer-seminar/CitationsJ.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, pp. 71, 141 160J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entries "ANÁR" and "RÎ"J.R.R. Tolkien, Ch...2021-06-021h 02AthrabethEpisode 34: HORSEtory of Rohan Part 2Athrabeth is produced by James Pierson. James can be found on twitter @jpiersonCitationsTolkien, J. R. R., Carpenter, H., & Tolkien, C. The letters of J.R.R. Tolkien. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. 1981.Tolkien, J. R. R. The Lord of the Rings. HarperCollins, 1991.Tolkien, J. R. R. Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. New York: The Ballantine Publishing Group, 1988. Print.Shippey, Tom. J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century. Boston :Houghton Mifflin, 2001.From Bosworth Toller’s Anglo-Saxon Dictionary Online: https://bosworthtoller.com...2021-05-051h 16AthrabethEpisode 29: Heirlooms, Gifts and Swipes of Middle-earthJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Citationse-BooksTolkien, J.R.R.-–. The Lord of the Rings. HarperCollins e-books–. The Hobbit. HarperCollins e-books–. The Unfinished Tales. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt–. The Silmarillion. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt–. The Tale of the Children of Húrin. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin HarcourtBooksTolkien, J.R.R. Morgoth’s Ring. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.WebsitesHenneth-Annun Story Archive entry for Dragon-Helm of Dor-Lóminhttp...2020-12-021h 33AthrabethEpisode 28: Framing DevicesJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Sources- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part 1- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "The Later Quenta Silmarillion", Part 2 The Second Phase IV "Later Versions of the Story of Finwë and Míriel"- Walls-Thumma, Dawn M. (2016) "Attainable Vistas: Historical Bias in Tolkien's Legendarium as a Motive for Transformative Fanworks," Journal of Tolkien Research: Vol. 3 : Iss. 3 , Article 3. Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol3/iss...2020-11-041h 07AthrabethEpisode 27: Put a Ringwraith on itJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Tolkien CommunityThe Alliance of Ardahttps://allianceofarda.org/https://twitter.com/allianceofardaOxonmoot Onlinehttps://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-online/CitationsMichael Martinez, "What is the Literal Translation of Úlairi?" dated 15 August 2014, middle-earth.xenite.orgH. Carpenter and C. Tolkien (Eds.), The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin (letters 26, 211, 214)J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, book 1 ch 3J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Treason of i...2020-10-071h 13AthrabethEpisode 26: Two Year Hobbitversery!Join Athrabeth's Discord!Sources- H. Carpenter and C. Tolkien (Eds.), The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin (letter 214)- http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/1176-beyond-birthdays-letter-214.php (accessed 8/25/2020)- “Hobbits and Museums” by Sandra Bishop Source: Culna, Volume 2002, Issue 57, Dec 2002, p. 03 - 04 © Publisher: National Museum Persistent Link : https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA10162275\_536 (Accessed August 28, 2020)- The Lord of the Rings, by JRR Tolkien.
2020-09-0249 minAthrabethEpisode 25: Games of Middle-earthEpisode NotesJoin Athrabeth's Discord!SourcesElyanna's (@itariilles on twitter) post: https://itariilles.tumblr.com/post/621530027851415552/my-statement-on-tolkien-2019-it-has-been Research into Tolkien & Dungeons and Dragons:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2001/dec/14/lordoftherings.jrrtolkienhttp://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2015/01/gaming-battle-of-five-armies.htmlhttps://www.quora.com/To-what-extent-is-Dungeons-and-Dragons-influenced-by-Tolkiens-works- H. Carpenter and C. Tolkien (Eds.), The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin (letters 13,202) Tolkien RPGS:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Middle-earth_role-playing_games Ac...2020-08-051h 10AthrabethEpisode 24: Dunking on FëanorJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Sources- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion- Kane, Douglas C. (2008) "Reconstructing Arda: Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor," Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 27 : No. 1, Article 4.Available at: https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol27/iss1/4- Walls-Thumma, Dawn M. (2016) "Attainable Vistas: Historical Bias in Tolkien's Legendarium as a Motive for Transformative Fanworks," Journal of Tolkien Research: V...2020-07-0157 minAthrabethEpisode 23: Faramir, more like FINEamirJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Episode 23 mixed by James Pierson (@jpierson)Sources- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. Appendix A “Gondor and the heirs of Anarion”- H. Carpenter and C. Tolkien (Eds.), The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin (letters 66, 163, 180, 244)- Carter, Steven Brett (2012) "Faramir and the Heroic Ideal of t...2020-06-0346 minAthrabethEpisode 22: Sir Gawain and the Green KnightJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Episode 22 art is by Amanda MacFarlaneInstagram:@theanimatedlifeTwitter: @theanimatedlifeCheck out her Patreon and Etsy store for more Tolkien goodness!ReferencesInterested in Tolkien Studies? You too can end up with a bunch of weird theories about elf society! Check out Mythgard Institute: https://mythgard.orgSourcesTolkien Gateway “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” Accessed March 10, 2020. http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sir_Gawain_and_the_Green_Knight_(edition) Wikipedia “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” Accessed March 10, 2020. https://en.wikipe...2020-05-061h 17AthrabethEpisode 21: Elven Kings and Social HierarchyJoin Athrabeth's Discord!ReferencesInterested in Tolkien Studies? You too can end up with a bunch of weird theories about elf society! Check out Mythgard Institute: https://mythgard.orgSources- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix: The legend of the Awaking of the Quendi (Cuivienyarna)"- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. Appendix A “Annals of the Kings and Rulers”...2020-04-011h 04AthrabethEpisode 20: Dreams of Myth and PastJoin Athrabeth's Discord!Episode 20 was produced by James Pierson. He can be found on Twitter @jpiersonReferencesInterested in Tolkien Studies? Check out Mythgard Institute: https://mythgard.orgDo you Enjoy table top role playing games? Check out Descent into Midnight! Their Kickstarter ends March 15.Website: http://www.descentintomidnight.comTwitter: @DiMRPG From their website: “Descent into Midnight is a Powered by the Apocalypse tabletop roleplaying game where the players take on the role of alien psionic creatures who are defending their home from an otherworldly cor...2020-03-0443 minAthrabethEpisode 19: Burns and Broken HeartsThis month, in our passive aggressive love letter to Valentine's Day, we list our top 10 Burns, Broken Hearts, and Poor Romantic Choices in Tolkien's Legendarium. Celebrate with that special someone in your life by listening to us dunk on elves, men, hobbits, and one smooth talking dwarf. Episode NotesCheck out our buddies Rich, Richard and Taylor's upcoming Kickstarter Descent Into Midnight!@DiMRPGhttps://descentintomidnight.com/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rkreutzlandry/descent-into-midnightHere's a website you should check out after you listen to the episode: www.h...2020-02-051h 27AthrabethEpisode 18: Father Christmas Letters Part 2: Growing UpJoin Athrabeth's Discord!SourcesTolkien, J.R.R., Letters from Father Christmas, edited by Baillie Tolkien, “eISBN 978-0-547-95190-4 v2.1216” (Accessed Nov 25, 2019).Fimi, Dimitra, “J.R.R. Tolkien’s Christmas letters to his children bring echoes of Middle-earth to the North Pole” December 21, 2017, from the website called “The Conversation”- http://theconversation.com/j-r-r-tolkiens-christmas-letters-to-his-children-bring-echoes-of-middle-earth-to-the-north-pole-89464 (Accessed Nov 25, 2019)Swank, Kris (2013) "The Hobbit and The Father Christmas Letters," Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 32 : No. 1 , Article 9.Available at: https://dc.swosu.edu/myth...2020-01-0156 minAthrabethEpisode 17: Father Christmas Letters Part 1: Middle-Earth ConnectionsJoin Athrabeth's Discord!SourcesTolkien, J.R.R., Letters from Father Christmas, edited by Baillie Tolkien, “eISBN 978-0-547-95190-4 v2.1216” (Accessed Nov 25, 2019).Fimi, Dimitra, “J.R.R. Tolkien’s Christmas letters to his children bring echoes of Middle-earth to the North Pole” December 21, 2017, from the website called “The Conversation”- http://theconversation.com/j-r-r-tolkiens-christmas-letters-to-his-children-bring-echoes-of-middle-earth-to-the-north-pole-89464 (Accessed Nov 25, 2019)Swank, Kris (2013) "The Hobbit and The Father Christmas Letters," Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 32 : No. 1 , Article 9.Available at: https://dc.swosu.edu/myth...2019-12-041h 08AthrabethEpisode 16: Tolkien's Languages: Part 2: The Tree of TonguesJoin Athrabeth's Discord!ReferencesMap of Beleriand (drawn by Christopher Tolkien) SourcesJ.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Two. Valinor and Middle-earth before The Lord of the Rings: Chapter 5: The Lhammas”J.R.R. Tolkien, "Tengwesta Qenderinwa and Pre-Fëanorian Alphabets Part 2", in Parma Eldalamberon XVIII (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and Patrick H. Wynne), pp. 28-9, 81 (additional tables)J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages, Appendices, The Quendian Languages", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, and...2019-11-061h 06AthrabethEpisode 15: Tolkien's Languages: Part 1Join Athrabeth's Discord!References, Notes and Useful LinksBrackmann, Rebecca. “‘Dwarves Are Not Heroes’: Antisemitism and The Dwarves in J.R.R. Tolkien's Writing.” Mythlore, vol. 28, no. 3, 10 Apr. 2010. 109/110 Spring/Summer.https://dc.swosu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1172&context=mythloreTolkien reciting namarie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6de_SbVUVfATolkien singing namarie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkuHrD_xlJYHostetter, Carl F. “Elvish as she is spoke” http://www.elvish.org/articles/EASIS.pdfhttp://www.elvish.org/gwaith/movie_elvish.htmConvenient condensed writeups of the various Tolkien languages coveredFauskanger, Helge K. “Valarin - like the Glitter of Swords.” Ar...2019-10-021h 14AthrabethEpisode 13: Tolkien Fanfiction CultureThis episode Jude and Stef talk to Dawn Walls-Thumma, founder of the Silmarillion Writers Guild and author of a fascinating survey on the culture and practices of the Tolkien Fanfiction community.
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2019-08-071h 34AthrabethEpisode 12: A Tale of Two Tolkien BiographiesJude and Stef review the new Tolkien biopic, as well John Garth's "Tolkien and the Great War". Some beefs are had.
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2019-07-0351 minAthrabethEpisode 11: The A-Neigh-zing Horses of Middle Earth part 2From the noble Mearas of the Rohirrim to the dark mounts of the Black Riders, we close out our Horsey series with some of the most notable steeds of Middle-earth
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Hrothgar's Horses: Feral or Thoroughbred? by Jennifer Neville
“Hwær Cwom Mearh? The horse in Anglo-Saxon England” by Sarah Larratt Keefer, from the Journal of Medieval History
Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth
JRR Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
JRR T...2019-06-0549 min
AthrabethEpisode 10: The A-Neigh-zing Horses of Middle Earth part 1What started as a joke about ranking of all the horses of Middle-earth as a palate cleanser for Stef after so many episodes about souls and eschatology, has turned into two of our best episodes, courtesy of Stef's unbridled enthusiasm for hoses and Tolkien! Enjoy this first in our two part series on the Horses of Middle-earth!
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Hrothgar's Horses: Feral or Thoroughbred? by Jennifer Neville
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AthrabethEpisode 9: Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth part 2: grief and partingsIn the conclusion of first episodes on the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, we cover the second half of the conversation, discuss the Tale of Adanel, and give our final thoughts on this amazing piece. We also talk about our recent trip to New York to attend the Tolkien and Inspiration symposium at the Morgan Library!
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J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), "Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth", published in Morgoth's Ring
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AthrabethEpisode 8: Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth part 1: death, faith and hopePart 1 of our first foray into the work that gave our podcast its name, Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth! We meet the our interlocutors and dive into this fascinating exploration of death, faith, and hope in Middle-earth.
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AthrabethEpisode 7: Thought Transmission and Elven ResurrectionPart 2 of our discussion of souls, eschatology, and the elven afterlife examines the properties inherent to fëa, including thought transmission, and then we discuss elven resurrection!
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Tensing the Copula by David Lewis, the philosophical essay jude referenced in this episode. (note: I kinda made a hash out of explaining why my brain leapt from tolkien’s philosophical musing on how the bodies are the same to the much more complicated topics advanced in this paper, but if you...2019-02-061h 13
AthrabethEpisode 6: Hröa and FëaPart 1 of what is currently planned to be a 3 part discussion of souls, eschatology, and the elven afterlife, culminating in a discussion of our podcast's namesake essay, the Athrabeth! This episode we're laying the groundwork with a lot of terminology which Stef definitely enjoyed, and an overview of the various kinds of incarnates in middle-Earth.
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AthrabethEpisode 5: The Fallibility of MakersThe craftsmen, blacksmiths, and even celestial makers of Tolkien's middle-Earth frequently find themselves straying from the straight and narrow path laid out for them by Ilúvatar. In this episode we look at some examples of these makers to see what qualities they share that might account for their vulnerability, and how some are able to avoid it.
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