Episodes
My new podcast, Skywalk Before You Run, will be launching very soon! If you enjoyed joining me for my first experience of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, then hop on in the escape pod with me because we're going to a galaxy far far away!   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skywalk-before-you-run/id1724494821 Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39miGABohhDcfyPIlgOZ6s?si=98f43f2f5c1f45de   Also available on most other podcast listening platforms!
Published 01/07/24
Published 01/07/24
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don (again) as we talk about Bill the Pony’s lineage, his best qualities, and the deleted scene of Sam reuniting with him.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    This episode was recorded from a livestream! To view the full stream, go here: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/    Or if you’re reading this after 12/21/23, go here:...
Published 12/19/23
Live show! December 14, 8pm EST, twitch.tv/mcwattsup   Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Adal as we talk about Sauron’s ring budget, Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy book factory, and Adal’s biggest LOTR pet peeve.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Adal and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram...
Published 12/05/23
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Jessi and Paige as we talk about our controversial hobbit opinions, realistic friendships, and our new Veggie Tales podcast.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Jessi, Paige,  and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook...
Published 11/21/23
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Ali as we talk about family trees, the Real Entwives of Middle Earth, and everyone be cousins.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Ali and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group -...
Published 11/07/23
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Bayana and Delia as we talk about the walking chaos that is Feanor, a long-lasting love for the Lion King 2, and the enemies-to-lovers plot that could have been.    Unofficial Disclaimer: Bayana, Delia, and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram...
Published 10/24/23
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Haley as we talk about a love of lamps, the best karaoke song, and childhood memories of deforestation   Unofficial Disclaimer: Haley and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group -...
Published 10/10/23
Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don Marshall as we talk about the beginning of time, start a Middle Earth Spelling bee, and cancel ourselves.   Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.    The Show: Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod  Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group -...
Published 09/26/23
Being the two-hundred and third episode in which MC decides if she likes LOTR, a new adventure awaits, and the road goes ever on.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Skywalk Before You Run: Instagram -...
Published 06/20/23
Being the two-hundred and second episode in which Faramir has strong bi-wife energy, Galadriel is no man, and “tree” is a valid form of gender expression.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary...
Published 06/13/23
Being the two-hundred and first episode in which Lewis was into older ladies, elves got vetoed at The Inklings, and Santa is in Narnia whether we like it or not.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary...
Published 06/06/23
I'm so excited to share finally that I will be starting my first ever journey through Star Wars this fall with Skywalk Before You Run. Even better, I will be joining the amazing network, Deus Ex Media. Though I have had wonderful times with good ol' Jolkien Rolkien, I'm quite ready for another adventure. Follow Skywalk Before You Run (even though nothing is there yet, we'll fix that later):Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkrunpod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/skywalkrunpod Mary...
Published 06/03/23
Being the TWO HUNDREDTH episode in which we only talk about Zelda a little (only slightly a lie), orc politics are cool, and MC is afraid of shadows. The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter...
Published 05/30/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-ninth episode in which we are not Denethor apologists, Faramir is perfect, and TOTK is finally out!!!   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter...
Published 05/23/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-eighth episode in which we’re planting gardens, kissing homies, but NOT setting our friends on fire.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary Clay: Twitter...
Published 05/16/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-seventh episode in which LEGO gets a bit too literal, we’re rage quitting over oliphaunts, and FARAMIR WAS DONE SO DIRTY YET AGAIN.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon -...
Published 05/09/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-sixth episode in which Hobbit feet evolved by stepping on LEGO bricks, the spiders are too realistic, and LEGO needs to apologize for its treatment of Eowyn.   The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon -...
Published 05/02/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-fifth episode in which we low-key want Dark Queen Galadriel to rule over us, Eowyn girlbosses too close to the sun, and there’s actually more amazing Middle-Earth women than you think.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun...
Published 04/25/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-fourth episode in which there’s no shield surfing, Peter Jackson’s weapon of choice is an Oscar, and LEGO should hire MC for a re-release of this game.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon -...
Published 04/11/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-third episode in which there are lots of bananas, we’re sneaking into Mordor as pizza delivery guys, and Aragorn has gone feral.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary...
Published 04/03/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-second episode in which the plural of LEGO is LEGO, Sam is the most useful hobbit, and there is SO MUCH dwarf tossing.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/    Mary...
Published 03/28/23
Being the one hundred and ninety-first episode in which Tolkien’s Aunt Jane is the coolest, Tommy B severely roasts his forest friends, and we’ll keep our fingers crossed for a future Tom appearance.    The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/  Cover art by Vashaun Brandon -...
Published 03/21/23
Being the one hundred and ninetieth episode in which Arrowroot is a simping himbo, MC can’t say pastel, and there’s murder everywhere.    That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/     The Show: Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod  Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/  Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3  Patreon -...
Published 03/14/23
The 2007 LOTR musical is getting a revival this summer! Naturally, Ali and I had thoughtshttps://deadline.com/2023/03/lord-of-the-rings-music-stage-adaptation-watermill-theatre-jrr-tolkien-matthew-warchus-1235276555/ https://www.whatsonstage.com/newbury-theatre/news/lord-of-the-rings-musical-revival_58457.html   Full LOTR Musical episode with Ali from Jan 2022 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-what-im-tolkien-about/id1473708852?i=1000546851558
Published 03/12/23