Best LOTRO Podcasts (2025)

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LOTRO Players News Episode 645: Trampling with Crister 36:31

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This week we discussed the latest Bullroarer notes, our favorite things to trample, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46.1 Bullroarer #1 Release Notes Coming January 7, 2026: The Rivers of Middle-earth, Part 1 Store Sales 2025 Patron’s Coffers have re-appeared! Pick from the Coffers of the Sands, the Loyal Knight, the Jaunty, […]…

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640: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 119 1:18:42

9d ago1:18:42

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Join Maggie and Corey for some exciting discussion of adaptation theory today, building on recent discussions.Corey and Maggie explore the terms and ideas of adaption and discuss plotting adaptations on axes. Data! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 119, recorded on December 15, 2025. Join us on th…

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LOTRO Players News Episode 644: Eight-legged Pancakes 37:17

10d ago37:17

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This week we Game News Update 46.0.1. Release6 Notes A Casual Stroll Through the Cartography of Mûr Ghala Tower of Orthanc is temporarily closed Store Sales 4 Weeks of Yuletide Savings! – Week #2 75% off select Skirmish items 35% off Large Carry-alls 15% off Profession Slot Unlocks Now through December 18th! New to the […]…

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Session 358: Recognizing Doom 1:56:23

11d ago1:56:23

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Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 357: Doom, Doom 1:54:10

11d ago1:54:10

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Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 15 1:40:37

11d ago1:40:37

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Tonight we will indulge ourselves by reveling in the Authorized Version of Appendix B! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 14 1:52:25

13d ago1:52:25

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Tonight we look at the amazing Tale of Years for the 3rd Age. Appendix B as it should have been... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm 1:42:55

11d ago1:42:55

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Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 643: Cheetahs of LOTRO 1:13:26

17d ago1:13:26

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This week we discussed Update 46 in detail, store sales, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Release Notes Update 46.0.1 Scheduled for next week Yule Festival Legendary Item Display Fix Fixes to issues in the new update Kinship Calendar Store Sales 4 Weeks of Yuletide Savings! – Week #1: 75% off Warsteed […]…

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639: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 118 1:30:38

19d ago1:30:38

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Corey and Maggie return to pre-production on their Pride and Prejudice case study.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 118, recorded on December 1, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https:…

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LOTRO Players News Episode 642: Gaston of the Rings 32:24

24d ago32:24

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This week we discussed the Winterfest Schedule, Black Friday Deals, and our week in gaming. Game News The Kingdoms of Harad is expected to be released next week Winterfest 2025 Schedule Store Sales Now through December 2nd find deep discounts in the LOTRO Store and LOTRO Market! Black Friday Deals in the LOTRO Market: Find […]…

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638: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 117 1:22:15

28d ago1:22:15

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Maggie and Corey return with a brief look at another Rings of Power teaser and then more work on the opening episode of the Pride and Prejudice series. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 117, recorded on November 24, 2025. Thank you for your support for Signum University! https://www.youtube.com/pl…

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 13 1:40:41

28d ago1:40:41

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Tonight we will see Tolkien's story forcibly shrinking and growing again as he connects Numenor to the Lord of the Rings. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 641: One Pie to Rule Them All 45:36

1M ago45:36

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This week we discussed bullroarer changes, other news, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Bullroarer #6 Release Notes Quest Pack Coupon Extended Store Sales This is your final weekend to get the Patron’s Coffer of the Gilded Caravan in the LOTRO Store! Available through November 23rd. Learn more on LOTRO.com! Start a […]…

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 12 1:47:02

1M ago1:47:02

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Tonight we continue to look at the story of Numenor, which is trying to grow in uncongenial soil. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 640: Chuck Norris Wishes He Was Glorfindel 29:49

1M ago29:49

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This week we discussed the most recent updates, newest patron’s coffer, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 45.8 Release Notes Update 46 Beta #5 Release Notes Spring Festival Encore Patron’s Coffer of the Gilded Caravan Store Sales The Patron’s Coffer of the Gilded Caravan is available for a Limited Time in the LOTRO […]…

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Session 354: The Floor is Ghâsh 1:46:51

1M ago1:46:51

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Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…

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637: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 116 1:30:00

1M ago1:30:00

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Maggie and Corey return to the production meeting to flesh out some detailed notes for P&P Episode 0. Corey and Maggie finalise their plan for ep 1 of the Pride and Prejudice Deep Dive episodes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 116, recorded on November 10, 2025.https://signumuniversity.org/news/…

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Session 355: Looking Behind 1:55:41

1M ago1:55:41

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This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…

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Session 353: Maybe We Can Get Out After All 1:55:04

1M ago1:55:04

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In which Gandalf opines that they might get out after all, for all the Drums in the Deep. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 11 1:55:34

1M ago1:55:34

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Join Corey tonight in posthumously assuring Christopher Tolkien that everything is okay, and we understand the difficulties he was operating under. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy…

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LOTRO Players News Episode 639: Tom Balrogdil? 24:47

2M ago24:47

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This week we talked about the latest build on Bullroarer, memes, and our week in gaming.By The Players Alliance

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636: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 115 1:26:10

2M ago1:26:10

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Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice! It's time to regroup and work towards script notes for our first episode.Corey and Maggie continue planning for their deep dive into the adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 115, recorded on November 3, 2025.Join us o…

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LOTRO Players News Episode 638: Sprinting vs. War Steeds 45:56

2M ago45:56

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This week we discussed the latest Bullroarer reveal, the merits of sprinting vs. war steeds, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Beta #3 Release Notes Angmar and Mordor Level Cap Increase Schedule A Casual Stroll through Instances and Interiors SSG Extra Life 2025 Store Sales Pile Up Double Bonus Points Plus! Get […]…

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635: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 114 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

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Maggie and Corey and back, and today we are looking at the brilliant adaptation work of Miriam Ellis in her paintings.Corey and Maggie review a video from artist Miriam Ellis ( https://www.miriamellis.com/ ) where she introduces two of her Tolkien paintings, 'filling in the gaps' moments from The Lord of the Rings. They then dive into the paintings…

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Session 352: On the Skewering of Hobbits 1:35:07

2M ago1:35:07

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Join Corey for some final reflections on the confrontation in the Chamber, followed by some commentary on the skewering of hobbits. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 9 2:19:00

2M ago2:19:00

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Tonight we share in Tolkien's delight in names by studying the growth of the hobbit family trees. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 10 1:50:48

2M ago1:50:48

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Tonight we turn to the formation of perhaps the most puzzling of the Appendices: Appendix D, on the Shire Calendar Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 637: Archet Tumble 46:06

2M ago46:06

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This week we discussed the latest updates and Bullroarer build, our favorite starter zones, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 45.7 Release Notes Update 46 Bullroarer Build #2 Release Notes A Casual Stroll through Idagal Store Sales Pile Up Double Bonus Points Plus! Get Double Bonus Points PLUS an Elixir of Virtue through […]…

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Session 351: The Beater of the Drums 2:00:16

2M ago2:00:16

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Join us as we finally hear from Gandalf about his encounter at the door of the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 636: You’re Grounded! 40:46

2M ago40:46

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This week we discussed the latest Bullroarer news, store sales, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Bullroarer Beta #1 Release notes Legendary Reward Track 15 Extended A Casual Stroll through An Sheru Store Sales The Kingdoms of Harad is now available to Pre-Purchase! Learn more about our next expansion on LOTRO.com. Accelerate […]…

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634: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 113 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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Corey and Maggie look forward towards Rings of Power Season 3, with a discussion of their Sneak Peak videos.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 113, recorded on September 29, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this Sig…

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Session 350: The Final Darkness 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

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Join us while we grope our way in the dark with Gandalf and the Company. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 8 1:52:45

2M ago1:52:45

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Word-count decreases while stress mounts in the continued revisions of what will be Appendix F. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 7 1:42:01

2M ago1:42:01

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Tonight we will see Tolkien most purely in his element, delighting in linguistic worldbuilding and applied philology. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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LOTRO Players News Episode 635: If Hobby Brooms Could Trample… 24:56

2M ago24:56

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This week we discussed Update 45.6, Harvestmath, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 45.6 Release Notes Harvestmath Festival is now open Update 46 Bullroarer #1 Release Notes performance test Free Transfers available from select 64-bit worlds Transfers from the Dark Worlds are now available Store Sales New to the LOTRO Store: Shared Wardrobe […

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LOTRO Players News Episode 634: Wassailing Through the Moors 46:37

3M ago46:37

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By The Players Alliance

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LOTRO Players News Episode 633: Em, Snake Charmer 54:32

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This week we discussed Update 45.5 release notes, store sales, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 45.5 Release Notes Kingdoms of Harad Pre-purchase now available Video Preview of the Pre-purchase items Two instances closed due to a bug Filbert Fig has returned We Have a Cave Troll: The Kingdoms of Harad Store Sales […]…

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Session 346: Frodo Is Injured Again 1:48:05

3M ago1:48:05

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In which Corey returns to the Chamber of Mazarbul for the penultimate time, and in which Frodo is skewered like a wild boar. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 347: Gandalf Proposes a Solution 1:58:38

3M ago1:58:38

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In which Gandalf reveals his plan for enabling the Company to escape their predicament. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 348: He “Sang in Answer a Song of Staying” 1:40:05

3M ago1:40:05

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In which a real magical duel is fought, though we can't quite tell what is happening. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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633: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 112 1:18:12

3M ago1:18:12

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Maggie and Corey are joined by special guest Bradley Bethel, to discuss his film project, "Ranger of the North." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38079687/?ref=fnallttl1Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 112, recorded on September 15, 2025.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube chann…

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632: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 111 1:35:20

3M ago1:35:20

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Maggie and Corey return for a fun activity: An Unexpected Adaptation Workshop!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 111, recorded on September 8, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory htt…