An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin' Tolkien

Erkenbrand! We head to Helm's Deep in chapter VII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on November 25th! Make sure to read Chapter VIII Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth Hobbit

Láthspell! Théoden gets a make over in chapter VI of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on November 18th! Make sure to read Chapter VII Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth Hobbit's G

Who is the White Rider? We are pleasantly surprised by an old friend in chapter V of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on November 11th! Make sure to read Chapter VI Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future

Treebeard is finally here! Pippin and Merry encounter someone they didn't expect as we discuss chapter IV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on November 4th! Make sure to read Chapter V Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predict

Orcin' for the weekend! Pippin does his best to earn a chapter in ol Bilbo's book as we discuss chapter III of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on October 21st! Make sure to read Chapter IV Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- 

Elendil!!! We are introduced to Éomer, Third Marshal of the Riddermark, and the Riders of Rohan in chapter II of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Special thanks to everyone who came out to see us in Amanda, OH and all those who celebrated Hobbit Day around the world. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on October 14th! Make sure to read Chapter III Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast

They found him resting! Boromir's time has come and he has paid a great price as we discuss chapter I of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Special thanks to everyone who came out to see us in Amanda, OH and all those who celebrated Hobbit Day around the world. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on October 7th! Make sure to read Chapter II Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series

It's time to gaze into Galadriel's Mirror! This week we let our book club members provide us with all the talking points as we take a look back at books 1 & 2 ... Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The discussion will continue on September 30th! We will be starting Two Towers!!! Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

What did the film get RIGHT? What did the film get "WRONG"? Check out our book to movie discussion. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The discussion will continue on September 9th! We will have a book to movie discussion!  Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/fut

Top 5 Takeaways from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring & Top 5 UP Bookclub memories. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The discussion will continue on September 9th! We will have a book to movie discussion!  Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future o

The Seat of Seeing! Look at how far we have come! Some great energy in this episode as we discuss chapter XXII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The discussion will continue on September 2nd with a FOTR Book Review! Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Pal

This river is not good, but it is GREAT! It is very late and we get into some nail-biting situations during chapter XXI of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Special thanks to Kalle for the into music. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on August 26th! Make sure to read Chapter XXII or Chapter X - The Breaking of the Fellowship Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series inc

Farewell, Farewell! You're in for a treat as we get multilingual during Chapter XX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Special thanks to Kalle, Luca, and Jelle for sending us Galadriel's lament. Also, huge shout out to Chase, Ego, and Christine for contributing to the show. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on August 19th! Make sure to read Chapter XXI or Chapter IX - The Great River Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://

Namárië, beautiful Arwen! We are emotional at the start but we are ready to discuss Chapter XIX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkienThe reread will continue on August 5th! Make sure to read Chapter XX or Chapter VIII - Farewell to LorienFollow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects: Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbillIf you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkienPatreon exclusive podcast series include: There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fansPeekin

Introducing Haldir! We are blindfolded as we discuss Chapter XVIII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on August 5th! Make sure to read Chapter XIX or Chapter VII - The Mirror of Galadriel Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palanti

"You shall not pass!" Fools are flying as we discuss Chapter XVII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill The reread will continue on July 29th! Make sure to read Chapter XVIII or Chapter VI - Lothlórien If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Peekin’ in the Palantir- Pre

Sniffing has never been more important as we journey in the dark! Welcome to Moria, please don't toss rocks into old creepy wells as we discuss Chapter XVII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on July 22nd! Make sure to read Chapter XVII or Chapter V - The Bridge of Khazad-dum Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  Ther

The snow drifts get higher and higher! Aragorn and Gandalf debate the path ahead as we discuss Chapter XV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on July 15th! Make sure to read Chapter XVI or Chapter IV- A Journey in the Dark  Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveli

The Council Continued! We continue to put all the pieces together as we discuss Chapter XIV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on July 8th! Make sure to read Chapter XV or Chapter III - The Rings goes South  Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans Pe

It's time for Council! It's time to put all the pieces together as we discuss Chapter XIV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien The reread will continue on July 1st! Make sure to read Chapter XIV or Chapter II - Council of Elrond.  Follow Ezra & Lottie’s Projects:  Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/womprat_2m Lottie Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fleurandbill If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien Patreon exclusive podcast series include:  There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fan