“... of sitting with friends laughing lingering over story and song? Do you not have those kinds of friends? Do you not have that kind of time? Well, Alan and Shawn will be your friends, J.R.R. Tolkien will provide the story and song, and The Prancing Pony Podcast will be there anytime you're ready.
Your hosts are amiable sorts full of pop culture trivia and (usually terrible) puns who disagree with each other just often enough. They also delve deep into Tolkien biographies, letters, and incomplete works so that you don't have to, bringing a wealth of fascinating background material and insight to this episodic trip through Tolkien's legendarium.
If you've been looking couple of guides and traveling companions through Middle Earth via Tolkien's text you would be hard pressed to find better. Pack your pipe and a spare handkerchief or three and click 'Subscribe'.”Read full review »
M. Hudson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/17
“I first read Tolkien 40 ish years ago. Occassionally I regret that because I can't discover Middle earth again. And that's what I love about this podcast. Listening to Alan and Shawn walk through the texts (currently The Silmarillion) is to re-experience the wonder of the first read....”Read full review »
“For the past few months, The Prancing Pony podcasts have made my morning work much more enjoyable. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll occasionally cry...not from boredom silly, because The Silmarillion is sad! Much thanks and praise to Alan and Shawn for all their hard work and...”Read full review »
JustenC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/17
“This show is great, and I binge-listened after discovering it recently. Now I have to wait for new episodes, but it'll be worth it. I really enjoy the humorous interplay of Alan and Shawn as they discuss some both the familiar and the unfamiliar aspects of Tolkien's work. Their podcast is...”Read full review »
Tara Dockery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/16
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