Fascinating conversation
I wish that I had listened to this podcast when it was live because I would have written in all the time. Such interesting conversation! I listened to several episodes of another podcast that basically read the Silmarillion as scripture. As someone who doesn’t even read scripture as scripture, it felt very preachy to me. Here the hosts have the freedom to consider the good and the bad in the stories as well as issues arising from narrator perspective (i.e. the elves). Only a couple episodes in but really looking forward to the rest.
Miselfitis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/28/23
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I gave this podcast a good listen, in order to truly understand where it came from, and where it hoped to go. Neither point has ever been clarified. It is impossible to ascertain what the hosts understand or appreciate from episode to episode. In fairness, it seems as though one or two...Read full review »
Nienna cries for you via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/28/21
Tolkien from a female, feminist perspective is a breath of fresh air for someone like me who grew up on the books and enjoys the movies, despite their faults.
GypsyBookNerd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/23/18
great job! an entertaining walk through tokien's works with just enough snark. thanks for keeping up the dedicated hard work.Read full review »
puttwaites via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/11/20
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