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“Starting from the beginning of the podcast I have been listening as I reread Lord of the Rings for the first time in 15 or so years and these guys bring IT everytime! I love the energy, the lore, the discussions that bring in the movies and the other texts, and especially the continuous inside...”Read full review »
Brandon Stro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“Ez and Lane offer an entertaining and leisurely reread as your new fun friends. They’re casual yet seriously committed fans who enjoy Tolkien’s work, his fans, and personally connecting with the text.
Between listening to Tolkien’s audiobooks and this podcast; the air of my home is casually...”Read full review »
GraciousRoad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/23
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“First of all - the two hosts are clearly lovely guys and good friends. I’ve enjoyed listening to them re-reading the chapters in these amazing books, especially as im reading LOTR again myself.
However, for my liking theres way too much waffle at the beginning of each episode. Sometimes it...”Read full review »
Mr Day via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/29/23
“Lane and Ez exude positivity, making this the most awesome place for any Tolkien fan to be. I just started the re-read with them from the very beginning of their episodes, but I listened to their Rings of Power episodes and Hobbit Hotline, and enjoyed it thoroughly. Can’t emphasize enough how...”Read full review »
Jordan Schmedake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/23
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“I tried to listen to the silmarillon podcast, but 30 mins in they hadn’t even delved into the book yet, and then it was just the one guy speaking about the first part in such a long winded way, and the other guy trying to chime in. It was tough to listen to, and I had to stop it shortly...”Read full review »
Tsolter via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/04/23
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“Addictive listening, the UPs are so engaging, amiable, lovely, enthusiastic. If you want to go through Tolkien‘s great works with the best guides, this is for you”
BenGPerkins via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
03/02/23
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“Come for the Tolkien and stay for Lane and Ez. Travel through the adventure; bats, dark riders, and more. Enjoy the laughter, the sniffing, the beer in the throat. These guys are awesome and they bring their genuine selves, which is more than can be expected. I found this Podcast during a...”Read full review »
MAJ-22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/22
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“I found your podcast when I googled best Lord Of The Rings podcast and this one came up and I have not been disappointed. I love your reviews of the shows and tie ins with the books. I am not as informed on the books since I have only read the fellowship years ago. You have inspired me to dive...”Read full review »
Ryans Music Box via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/22
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“Pretty obvious, they haven’t criticized the show one time”
Copetweets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/22
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“Started listening a couple of years ago, as the guys were coming to the end of The Two Towers. It didn’t take me long to catch up. I was reading Lotr for the first time in ages, and there was so much that I missed from when I read it through a child’s eyes that I wanted more. So I looked for a...”Read full review »
JHodkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/20/22
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“They take way too long to get started on the recap. I really don’t care about their recipes and their personal lives. Always have to jump ahead to skip the boring stuff”
LouSmith434 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/22
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“This podcast is friggin Gud”
dr j 77777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/22
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“If Dane Cook and Russel Crow made a podcast about middle earth this is the podcast for you?!?!
Lane and Ezra will make liquids fall from your eyes and set a fire in your heart. So many good things can be said from this dynamic duo, you may run out of words to describe these 2 men. Love every...”Read full review »
WhatsHeDoingInThere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/22
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“I’ve been a Tolkien fan and LOTR fan all my life. Even before reading the novels, my parents would tell me about hobbits and ents and wizards when we were in nature and wild places. When the first movie came out I was 9 years old, and loved the story and started reading the books a couple years...”Read full review »
KnackerMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/22
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“Was my favorite podcast for a long time, Lane and Ez were a dynamic duo. Now it just seems like Ez and his wife touting their relationship and hardly talking about anything”
Nickklaas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/22
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“Used to be good, then a month or more would go by between episodes. Really seems like they don’t care anymore.”
Amanfromlousiana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/21
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“Started good but has slipped to mostly two friends thinking everyone is listening to their life stories. If that’s for you, have at it.”
horgar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/21
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“This podcast gives great chapter-by-chapter breakdowns of the Lord of the Rings books and the Hobbit! I was always a fan of the movies and was curious about all of the lore of the books but was intimidated by reading them because I thought I’d get lost or lose motivation. Ez and Lane have helped...”Read full review »
mcpinto21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/21
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“I am a few years late to this but I am absolutely loving this podcast. I am the biggest Tolkien fan out of everyone I know, and I share a special bond with my dad through the Lord of the Rings as we watch it together almost every year at Christmas time (this year we did the Hobbit trilogy too)....”Read full review »
Jacob R H via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/16/21
“I have been having a super rough year. A lot of things have been happening all at once and to be honest I have just been exhausted. At times I have been at the lowest point I could get to this far. One day, I just decided to start diving into LOTR. I have the first book, but never read it. I’ve...”Read full review »
AGreccoClouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/21
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“It’s a really great review of the stories and characters.”
Frodo4tenyears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/21
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“Lane and Ezra are such a joy to listen to and have had me laughing out loud and with tears in my eyes more times than I can remember! It really does feel like we're all a group of hobbits sitting by the fire in The Green Dragon, sharing stories and just having a good time! Thank you so much...”Read full review »
Pipi Wilder via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/21
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“I’ve never been more excited than when I found this podcast! I am still catching up but I can’t wait to be able to participate in the book club. Lane and Ezra really try to make it feel like a group effort and I couldn’t be more grateful to them for that.”
Emma512512 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/21
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“It took them well over 20 minutes to even mention Lord of the Rings, and 50 minutes for them to actually start talking about the Hobbit.”
EliseHaskell via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/11/21
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“Started this today… had to stop just to charge my headphones!! Absolutely love it! Still in the 2018’s but getting so much more lord out of this! Thank you guys for this.”
beardednurse13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/21
“Amazing show! I’m so late to the party but feel blessed to have now more than 80 episodes to catch up on!
You guys are so much fun - and on top of that you give us the ultimate bookclub experience. I was worried I’ll be listening to some “superficial” LOTR show, but this podcast is more than...”Read full review »
Karo1234567 via Apple Podcasts ·
Poland ·
05/01/21
“Did they hire sock puppets? Or lean on friends and family? I don’t know, but I’ve heard nothing on this podcast worthy of that rating. I recommend you pay no attention to those reviews either unless you inhabit some alternate reality where the hosts actually put any real effort into their...”Read full review »
MBelderson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/21
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“I love it! These pals casually discuss and explicate the details and tapestry of LOTR.”
fashionpreneuer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/21
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“Let me start off by saying that I am NOT one who listens to or enjoys podcasts. I often lose focus when listening to strangers chatter on for a while and for the life of me couldn't figure out why an Unexpected Pod didn't make me feel that way. After singing its praises to a friend (who...”Read full review »
c.landrie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“I love this podcast! They feel like your friends and have a pashion for LOTR. I started in September 2020 and have loved it ever since my wife found it for me. Lane and Ez are hilarious and are very relatable. You feel like you are hanging out with your homies. I wish I found this podcast sooner....”Read full review »
Tim from Pocatello via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/21
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“Just started listening and I am up to episode 13, I love it! It’s so fun to be able to read along with you guys and think more deeply about the text. Super cool”
ellen_watts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/21
“I started listening to the podcast in December of 2020 and after the first episode—I went back to the shows first episode—I decided I would join Lane and Ez in their re-read through LOTR. Ez and Lane make everyone feel welcome and like they are right there with them around their living room or...”Read full review »
Dave from Hyrule via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/21
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“Lane and Ezra, I’m having just a Hoot of joy listening to your thoughts, observations, insight, speculation and conversations on middle earth in this podcast! I just discovered you a couple days ago, I’m already on “a knife in the dark”. I’m looking forward to joining you guys all the way to the...”Read full review »
Kyle galla_more via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“I’m only on episode 8 and really enjoying it! It’s fun to hear Tolkien fans talk about the amazing world he created. To be fair though I usually fast forward through the early talking and the end stuff as well. Please no more singing! That part is brutal but it’s a great podcast overall! Keep up...”Read full review »
Merlin9761 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/20
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“You always hope to find a podcast that has hosts who are such great conversationalists that you feel like you are part of a discussion. This podcast nails it. A fun but serious, light hearted but deep, accessible yet pointed conversation about our favorite fictional world.”
grizzlyzukes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/20
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“Lane and Ez combine a thoughtful reading of Tolkien’s words with the casual fun of a conversation between friends and create something magical. This podcast will make you think, make you laugh, and make you cry - sometimes all together at once! Enjoy the adventure!”
an experiment in humanity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/20
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“It’s a great listen, keep it up guys. I do wish you would get to the reading a lot faster instead of 45 min of shooting the breeze”
Güerroguy9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/20
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“Just started listening to your podcast. Currently on episode 5. I have to say that I am absolutely enjoying listening to your views on all things Tolkien. Y’all both are very professional and easy to listen to. Thank you both for keeping me entertained while I’m working. All the best to you and...”Read full review »
HouseDunn1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/20
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“Hey guys just finished episode 3. I found this podcast a few months ago because I had the Tolkien itch. I stopped after episode 1 because I wanted to read them since I haven’t since high school. So over the last 2 months I read The Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, The Return of the King...”Read full review »
Elandaril via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/20
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“I found this podcast through swish and flick. I got into lord of the rings/the hobbit by watching the movies. You guys are doing a great job. If I was in Middle Earth, I’m sure I would be a hobbit. :) keep up the awesome work.”
ASKGSJackie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/14/20
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“Looks to be a really cool pod cast. All the way from Durban, South Africa. Bring it on!”
Vince Nel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/20
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“... Purdcast! Your giyz are meet and you’ll do gurd theengz if u bleeve tha noise. Don’t bleeve the noyze and reech fur thee starz! Cool! Love u bi!”
LancasterManOfStone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/20
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“I thought I would give this podcast a try. Just finished episode 3 as of this review. Had me hooked on episode 2 with the comment about whether or not Bilbo wanted to take a trip or was it the ring influencing him. Looking forward to reading the book again with the discussion of the chapter from...”Read full review »
Pippin44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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