Best ChadsFromTexas Podcasts (2025)

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The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium - Plashkova & LaSala 1:01:46

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Tanya Plashkova & Jeff LaSala discuss "The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium"! Elendili: Tanya Plashkova Jeff LaSala Jeff's Silmarillion Primer can be found at this link: https://www.tor.com/series/the-silmarillion-primer/By ChadsFromTexas

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The Gallant Edith Bratt - Nancy Bunting 58:15

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Nancy Bunting discusses "The Gallant Edith Bratt"! Elendili: Nancy Bunting Marilyn R. Pukkila Wayne Hammond and Cristina Scull's review of The Gallant Edith Bratt. https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol14/iss2/1/?fbclid=IwAR1IQxidGFaDSoK-VdopwcL-wi964ZumeLFkS_mLRO-Kx67DGq0d6EA_mIYBy ChadsFromTexas

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A Long-Expected Soundscape - Jordan Rannells 57:06

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Jordan Rannells presents the topic of A Long-Expected Soundscape! Elendili: Jordan Rannells Link to Jordan's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/expectedsoundscape/a-long-expected-soundscapeBy ChadsFromTexas

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Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth - Jennifer Mellow 47:15

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Jennifer Mellow presents the topic of Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth! Elendili: Jennifer Mellow Diana GarrettBy ChadsFromTexas

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Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell - Diana Garrett 47:43

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Diana Garrett presents the topic of Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell! Elendili: Diana Garrett Jennifer MellowBy ChadsFromTexas

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Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss - Dr. John Rosegrant 1:53:01

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Dr. John Rosegrant presents the topic of his book: Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss! Elendili: Jeremy Edmonds Marilyn R. Pukkila Dr. John RosegrantBy ChadsFromTexas

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Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality - Wannes Brangers 59:52

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Wannes Brangers presents the topic of Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality! Elendili: Wannes Brangers D. Scott FortnerBy ChadsFromTexas

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In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme - D. Scott Fortner 58:54

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D. Scott Fortner presents the topic of In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme! Elendili: D. Scott Fortner Wannes BrangersBy ChadsFromTexas

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Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 1: Text vs Film - Magan & Shelton 1:00:38

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Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 1: Text vs Film! Elendili: Laurie Magan Dr. Luke SheltonBy ChadsFromTexas

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Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien - Magan & Shelton 52:02

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Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien! Elendili: Laurie Magan Dr. Luke SheltonBy ChadsFromTexas

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Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth - Frode Vinje 48:36

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Frode Vinje presents the topic of Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth! Elendili: Frode Vinje Vida Clark Jennifer BerryBy ChadsFromTexas

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Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations - Vida Clark 41:01

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Vida Clark presents the topic of Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations! Elendili: Vida Clark Jennifer Berry Frode VinjeBy ChadsFromTexas

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On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective - Jennifer Berry 43:29

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Jennifer Berry presents the topic of On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective! Elendili: Jennifer Berry Frode Vinje Vida ClarkBy ChadsFromTexas

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The Double-Edged Chisel of Creativity - Marilyn R. Pukkila 38:04

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Marilyn R. Pukkila presents the topic “The Double-Edged Chisel of Creativity”; a sort of follow-up on Steve Strickland's “The Joy of the Sub-Creator” episode! Elendili: Marilyn R. Pukkila Ed Wrycroft Heather RebeleBy ChadsFromTexas

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If Balrogs Had Wings - Ed Wrycroft 40:27

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Ed Wrycroft presents the topic of If Balrogs Had Wings! Elendili: Ed Wrycroft Heather Rebele Marilyn R. PukkilaBy ChadsFromTexas

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Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments? - Heather Rebele 43:21

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Heather Rebele presents the topic of Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments? Elendili: Heather Rebele Marilyn R. Pukkila Ed WrycroftBy ChadsFromTexas

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Frame Narrative & Canonicity - Joseph Torres 48:39

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Joe Torres presents the topic of Frame Narrative & Canonicity! Elendili: Joseph Torres Jerry Soules Kim GibsonBy ChadsFromTexas

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Acts of Sacrifice - Jerry Soules 54:36

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Jerry Soules presents the topic of Acts of Sacrifice! Elendili: Jerry Soules Kim Gibson Joseph TorresBy ChadsFromTexas

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The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names - Kim Gibson 49:20

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Kim Gibson presents the topic of The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names! Elendili: Kim Gibson Joseph Torres Jerry SoulesBy ChadsFromTexas

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Audiobooks: Past, Present, & Future - Jordan Rannells 2:09:41

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Jordan Rannells joins the Chads for a special discussion on Audiobooks & the future of Immersive Audiobooks, including 12 samples. Elendili: Jordan RannellsBy ChadsFromTexas

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Ring-lore: Let's Talk About Those Rings! - Laurie Magan 1:00:28

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Laurie Magan presents the topic of Ring-lore: Let’s talk about all those Rings, who made them, who had them, who DIDN’T have them, and what it all means! Elendili: Kathryn Olsen Laurie MaganBy ChadsFromTexas

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Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen 39:26

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Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole! Elendili: Laurie Magan Kathryn OlsenBy ChadsFromTexas

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Deep Dives for Everyday Use Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen 42:29

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Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Deep Dives for Everyday Use! Elendili: Laurie Magan Kathryn OlsenBy ChadsFromTexas

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What if First Age characters met LOTR characters? - Beccah Davis 56:59

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Beccah Davis presents the topic of "What if First Age characters met LOTR characters?"! Elendili: Jake Dove Lorienne Schwenk Beccah DavisBy ChadsFromTexas

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The Depths of Túrin Turambar - Jake Dove 54:03

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Jake Dove presents the topic of The Depths of Túrin Turambar! Elendili: Lorienne Schwenk Beccah Davis Jake DoveBy ChadsFromTexas

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Xenophobia & Otherness Sacred Reading - Schwenk 36:49

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Lorienne Schwenk presents the Sacred Reading topic of Xenophobia & Otherness! Elendili: Beccah Davis Jake Dove Lorienne SchwenkBy ChadsFromTexas

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War of the Rohirrim - The Chads 41:39

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Chad^2 present a discussion based on the news of the "War of the Rohirrim" anime! Elendili: Lorienne Schwenk Beccah Davis Jake DoveBy ChadsFromTexas

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Fates of Elves vs Men - Abigail Dickson 41:14

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Abigail Dickson presents the topic of the Fates of Elves vs Men! Elendili: Abigail Dickson Alexander Mullins Sam Dillon Steve StricklandBy ChadsFromTexas

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Eru's Will - Alexander Mullins 37:06

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Alexander Mullins presents the topic of Eru's Will! Elendili: Abigail Dickson Alexander Mullins Sam Dillon Steve StricklandBy ChadsFromTexas

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The Joy of the Subcreator - Steve Strickland 49:26

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Steve Strickland presents the topic of The Joy of the Subcreator! Elendili: Abigail Dickson Alexander Mullins Sam Dillon Steve StricklandBy ChadsFromTexas

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Middle-earth Technological Innovations - Sam Dillon 35:33

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Sam Dillon presents the topic of Middle-earth Technological Innovations! Elendili: Abigail Dickson Alexander Mullins Sam Dillon Steve StricklandBy ChadsFromTexas

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Introduction & How It Works 19:32

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This first episode simply explains how the podcast works & how you can get on the show. You fill out our form. We round up 4-ish people. Everyone sees what the 4 topics will be. We work around schedules & record a live Zoom discussion. It's THAT simple.By ChadsFromTexas