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“This is best podcast ever! Robots does an excellent job making sense of The Silmarillion and now The Unfinished Tales. I love how robots possess questions for the listeners, and references to the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books showings the listeners the connections. This podcast is a...”Read full review »
TomBombadil1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“This is the first time I'm reviewing a podcast. I just bought the silmarillion and started listening to your podcast to get to know the lore better before the read. This podcast tells all the stories so Beautifully and interestingly that I can't stop listening. I also love your...”Read full review »
Biajrbb via Apple Podcasts ·
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03/23/24
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“Robots is truly a master of the meaning behind Tolkien’s masterpieces and has studied not just a biased view Tolkien’s background but a truly well rounded view of every side of the story. This is extremely refreshing and I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to know the deeper...”Read full review »
Dj//__ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“Just… fantastic! Thank you so much for your contributions to keeping and expanding and making accessible the Lore of Tolkien. And I LOVE that you are making slight mentions of the philosophical and theological underpinnings of the Lore. KEEP IT UP!”
McdonaldObserver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Wow. Just wow. I LOVE Lord of the Rings and this podcast is SO SO AMAZING!! Keep making more!! Thank you SO SO MUCH!!”
💜VioxShadow💜 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/24
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“Fantastic podcast, this. Detailed breakdowns and in-depth narration of The Silmarillion. At times thoughtful, at others funny, and always informative. Maybe spend a little bit of time working on pronunciation of names, though!”
Phanson84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/24
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“I am so grateful to have recently found this podcast!! I have read The Silmarillion a couple of times already and have heard other podcasts on it, but this one really impresses! I love your calm storytelling style and feel I understand the heart of the stories better than ever before.
Thank you...”Read full review »
jbhobbit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“I like Lotr and I can’t understand the silmirillian and now it makes sense”
😛😛😛123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
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“I’ve been listening to a few of Robots’ lorecasts over the years and I think this is the one lorecast to rule them all. Tom’s laid-back, yet methodic approach to such a dense universe really makes it easy to consume. I’ve always been too intimidated to tackle the silmarillion or the unfinished...”Read full review »
Gandalf Pacino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“Fantastic work and research. Mr. Tolkien would be proud”
Tommy Olsonn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“This show is a must for any fan of Tolkien’s works. I read the Silmarillion about 15 years ago with much struggle and very little appreciation. I had wanted to read it again but always remembered the difficultly I first encountered. Tom completely removes that barrier in his telling and...”Read full review »
Bach7210 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“I always found the Silmarillion an intimidating book to read. Although I love Lord Of The Rings and the lore of Middle Earth, I limited myself to only reading The Hobbit and the LOTR trilogy as the other books were too complex. Robots had a natural talent of being able to tell the tale in simple...”Read full review »
Nico_Stark89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/13/24
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“I got stuck on a 12 hour layover, and was in desperate need for something to listen to. What became a desperate pick for background noise is now something I actively listen to in my free time! I’ve only reached the Sundering of the Elves, but it’s scratched a Tolkien itch I didn’t know I was...”Read full review »
SpindleBroadway via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/24
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“So thankful for this podcast! I found this excellent show on my expedition traveling through New Zealand to visit all the Lord of the Rings filming locations. Needless to say it fit in perfectly with the magical landscapes and locations I got to see while geeking out on my journey. Thank you,...”Read full review »
CallieCattt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
“I’m only about 6 episodes in, but this has been an awesome dive into the world of LOTR. The narrator is informed and presents the information in a way that’s super engaging. I’ve been listening while running, which has made exercising much more enjoyable. Between this and the Fantasy Hike app,...”Read full review »
Falzy8910 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“Hi Tom, Ayen again.
I just listened to your holiday episode and started to think of a game you could do a very cool lorecast for: Ghostrunner, the game is extremely fast-paced and all the lore is presented to you by monologue of other characters while you are just trying not to die. There are two...”Read full review »
ayen yera via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/29/23
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“I was looking for a new podcast and stumbled on this and gave it a try with low expectations. It’s been two weeks and I’ve abandoned all other shows and I’m 60 episodes deep. Like many people I think, I love the movies, read some of the books but never the Silmarillion and this podcast makes all...”Read full review »
Floridaman5603483 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/23
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“I just found this podcast and i am already committed to listening to all the episodes!
I have read the silmarilion a few times but never understood it aswell as i am starting to now.
He really knows what he is talking about and he knows how to explain it in a way everyone can understand.
Thanks...”Read full review »
Lord Anolyhp via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
12/13/23
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“Normally a Spotify listener but I just had to leave this review. Around the time this podcast started is around the time I had to drop out of school to fight cancer. Every week you gave me something to look forward to. Every week I could escape reality and be immersed in Tolkien’s awesome world,...”Read full review »
nathazn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“This is a great podcast for any lord of the rings fan, robots is a great presenter/narrator and clearly knows his stuff. I’ve managed to get my cousin listening as well as he is a massive fan like me”
Samwisethegardener via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/23
“Tom has done something special and unique here. This isn’t a run-of-the-mill podcast, but rather an immersive journey through the vivid tales of the Silmarillion and beyond. His respect of Tolkien’s work shines through every episode and I feel honored as a listener to share in his personal love...”Read full review »
Gimli a Break via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/23
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“The blue wizards are called Alater and palando. love the show!”
any-fan2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/26/23
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“As a LOTR and general fantasy lore lover, this has to be my all time favourite podcast.
Reading The Silmarillion proved to be quite challenging for me. At times it could feel like a bit of a slog, wanting to get past some of the more dry or dense information. That is in no way the case with...”Read full review »
JhB245677 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/23
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“Greetings from germany! I really love the podcast and the way you tell the amazing story. Thank you for doing this podcast and giving us a way to learn more about Tolkien’s amazing world.”
Phil_Fcb via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/15/23
“I’ve listened to mostly every podcast out there about Tolkien and his works and this one is above and beyond the best one I have listened to. Whether you're relatively new to Tolkien or a complete Tolkien junkie, I can guarantee you will enjoy this podcast. The content is very easy to follow...”Read full review »
ThePajamaBob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“This is just so well made and well paced. Glad I’ve found this and keep up with the great work.”
m4rques.rony via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
11/09/23
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“Mr. Tolkien would be proud. This is an amazing production. I cannot imagine the amount of time and research this takes. You are master at your craft! Ever thought of doing an Assassin's Creed lorcast??? Please consider 🤘”Read full review »
Clan Polizotti of NH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“The host is pleasant to listen to, a must considering the hours he will live in your ears. He has a sense of humor and takes good feedback from his listeners. He also doesn’t miss the details of the subject matter and presents the content faithfully and in context to situations that can make...”Read full review »
Dini 1776 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/23
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“Incredible content, perfect immersion, surreal quality!”
Ruodrick via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
11/05/23
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“Just finished my binge of (currently) all 84 episodes… please tell me there’s more coming!! There’s more, right?!
Tom manages to make The Silmarillion accessible and understandable to someone who desperately wanted to be able to read it, but couldn’t. If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I...”Read full review »
Ria Hietala via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/23
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“I cannot stop listing to this podcast!!! His voice is so calming and relaxing and it is just a joy to listen to!!!! I have done 40 episodes In 3 days because I can’t stop!!! Keep up the good work!!! 12/10”
Kevin The Ferret via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“I always loved lord of the rings and basically all the major fantasy worlds like the elder scrolls and Harry Potter. And I always loved the lore of lord of the ring so this podcast is for me👍👍👍👍”
Really really fun 👍 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/25/23
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“If you have spent time listening to other popular LoTR lore podcasts and YouTube channels, please don’t pass this one up. Perspective is everything and each holds their own. This channel does such a great job covering basics while introducing complex lore a bit at a time and always coming back to...”Read full review »
ddp.com via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“I’ve been a nerd far longer than it has been cool and since an Apple IIe was the computer to use to write a high school research paper on Gandalf as a Christ figure and Robot has gone so much deeper. My commute transports me back to Middle Earth. Thank you.”
StClairCS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“Vedic il’er (Hello all)! I have just caught up with the podcast having found it somewhere around a year ago. (made it halfway, came back and listened to the rest this month while playing Minecraft, HIGHLY recommend this combination) I thoroughly enjoy this podcast being a huge LOTR fan, but never...”Read full review »
Jonstepbrown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“I tried to read the Silmarillion about a year and a half ago after discovering Tolkien and becoming obsessed with his works, but although I eventually made it through the book, none of the information really stuck. This podcast has been an amazing way to make the stories stick for me and dive...”Read full review »
Sam (the real hero) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/23
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“Would love for you to dive into the ROTK appendices when you’re done with the Silmarillion!”
Richthebannerspear via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/23
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“You are the man!
Thank you for doing the podcast and my family and I thank you!”
Matty Brown88m via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“Its so fun to learn about my favorite fantasy world. The complexity and depth of the world and culture Tolkien created before actually writing the books is truly a marvel.
Though I give it 5 stars, the only thing I’d recommend Robots change is where he places the shoutouts and thanksgiving to...”Read full review »
DJ Grizzly Bear via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
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“As a “casual” LOTR fan ever since the first Peter Jackson movie came out, I’ve always been curious to dive into the lore, but have been really intimidated by the Bible-esque density of The Silmarillion. I love the way this podcast breaks the story down into digestible chunks that are interesting...”Read full review »
Andee917 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/23
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“I’ve been a fan of the Peter Jackson triologies since I saw them the first time when they came out. I became a Guinea pig breeder not long ago and when I started naming the Guinea pig babies I looked in Tolkiens world and found so many great names. Now I have read many of tolkiens books and my...”Read full review »
May-Elin via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
09/12/23
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“I I’m just a 12 year old nerd that watched the movies at 11. I got into the books right after that. Then I tried the silmarilion and just couldn’t finish it. A year later I found this show and couldn’t stop listening. I tried the Silmarillion but because of its writing style. Tom, or Robots is...”Read full review »
Space Boy87642 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“This podcast has been the second biggest delight of my days (second only to my 5 month old). I’ve quickly eaten through 21 episodes (and the bonus content) in 4 days and I cannot wait for all of the content that awaits me. I am excited on a daily basis to pop my AirPods in and just listen to Tom...”Read full review »
ChrissyLou92 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/11/23
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“Tom aka Robots does an amazing job at describing the events that happen in the Silmarillion and has the voice to brighten up your day no matter what. He reminds me of that certain English/history teacher that everyone has that you cannot wait to spend an hour in their class and it always feels...”Read full review »
Up mama HBO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/23
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“I’ve loved Middle-Earth since my mom took me to see LotR in the theaters and we nerded out on all her old 1970s memorabilia. I became a pseudo authority amongst my friends on Tolkien’s lore bc of how many times I watched all six extended editions of LotR and the Hobbit plus all of their behind...”Read full review »
Katnip28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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