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The Green Door Podcast: All things Tolkien

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A Tolkien podcast that takes a relaxing approach to the professor's works. A place to come and enjoy a shared love for all things Tolkien. From mathoms to mallorns, Gondor to Gondolin. From Bag-end to Beleriand and Arda to New Zealand. Hobbits at heart are always welcome.

Episodes

Second Breakfast. Ep.6. The Old Forest and the Withywindle

Thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast. In this episode we explore the chapter 'The Old Forest and the Withywindle' from The Return of the Shadow, Volume Six of the History of Middle-Earth. We see the hobbits enter the Old Forest along with the first musical appearance of a certain Tom the Bomb! The fire, as usual, is crackling so do come in, pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink and isolate with us in the hobbit hole. Most importantly, stay safe!...

Jun 05, 202040 minEp 28Transcript available on Metacast

Second Breakfast. Ep.5. To Maggot's Farm and Buckland

In search of mushrooms! Seriously.... where are the mushrooms? Thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast. In this episode we explore the chapter 'To Maggot's Farm and Buckland' from The Return of the Shadow exploring how the meeting with Farmer Maggot and his smaller yappier dog started out as well as a 'merry' meeting in Buckland! The fire is crackling so do come and isolate with us in the hobbit hole. Most importantly, stay safe!

Apr 13, 202042 minEp 27Transcript available on Metacast

Second Breakfast. Ep.4. Of Gollum and the Ring

A slight detour or maybe a shortcut to more information about that pesky magic ring! Once more our thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast! In this episode we explore the chapter 'Of Gollum and the Ring' from The Return of the Shadow and witness how The Professor built on the already established character of Gollum and developed the backstory of the Ring. The fire is crackling so do come join us in the hobbit hole!

Mar 01, 202050 minEp 26Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 16: Smack my Bishop

Please join ads and James as we discuss the Sun and the Moon. We saved several seats by the fire as we sit around Bag End and discuss heavenly bodies. Special thanks to beyond the guitar and Harry Murrell for the EXCELLENT intro and outro music!

Feb 23, 20201 hr 4 minEp 25Transcript available on Metacast

A Green Door Podcast Special

We do hope you enjoy this special and unique episode celebrating how the Professor's storytelling continues to inspire and bring lifelong enjoyment to adults and children alike! They are most certainly books and characters that will pass down generations! XXX

Feb 21, 202028 minEp 24Transcript available on Metacast

Second Breakfast. Ep.3. From Hobbiton to the Woody End

A storm is brewing both outside the hobbit hole and in the pages of The Return of the Shadow! Thank you for joining us for Second Breakfast. In this third episode we explore the chapter 'From Hobbiton to the Woody End' and see who Bingo Bolger Baggins and his friends meet on the road. Pour yourself a hot beverage and come join us by the fire!

Feb 17, 20201 hr 3 minEp 23Transcript available on Metacast

Tolkien Fan vs Star Wars Fan Rap Battle

**WARNING** THIS POST CONTAINS BAD RAP MUSIC. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED This is NOT a regular episode of The Green Door Podcast. it is an older project created by James O'Flaherty and Rob Wade (of Talk Star Wars Podcast and Emotionally 14 and Crazy Train...check out his stuff on youtube) We thought it would be fun to embarrass ourselves and share here.

Nov 05, 201914 minEp 22Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 15: Making Friends and Weapons

Come and Ramble on with Ads and James through Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion;Of The Sindar. Special thanks as always to Harry Murrell and Nathan Mills from Beyond the Guitar for the excellent outro and intro music! Be sure to like and subscribe to their Youtube channels!

Nov 03, 20191 hr 7 minEp 21Transcript available on Metacast

Second Breakfast. Ep.2. A Long-Expected Party

Food Glorious Food.... Thanks for joining us for episode 2 of Second Breakfast! In this morning's episode we look at Volume VI of The History of Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien - The Return of the Shadow, and specifically the opening chapter - A Long-Expected Party. Sausages and mustard anyone?

Oct 14, 201958 minEp 20Transcript available on Metacast

Maythology Ep 1. Dwarves and their gifts

The Dwarves of Tolkien's Legendarium are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and live up to the image of their creator-father, Aule. Norse myths are to Tolkien what Second Breakfast is to Breakfast. In this first episode of Maythology, we explore the legendary gifts the Dwarves of Nidavellir crafted for the Gods and Goddesses of Asgard. All this and more coming up right now!

Oct 13, 201914 minEp 19Transcript available on Metacast

Second Breakfast. Ep.1. Introductions

So glad you've decided to join us for Second Breakfast! We are excited to introduce a new additional show under the umbrella of The Green Door where we explore Volume VI of The History of Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien - The Return of the Shadow. Do fill your plate and come join us by the fire!

Oct 04, 201952 minEp 18Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 14: A long Time Coming

thank you once again for joining us for episode 14 of the Green Door podcast. This episode was filled with technical difficulties and took a while to produce but we think it turned out exactly how it should have. 100 minutes of Tolkien goodness. Enjoy

Apr 12, 20192 hr 42 minEp 17Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 13: Spring Fish

We hope you enjoy this timely offering. Keep your feet, and happy wandering.

Apr 01, 201926 secEp 16Transcript available on Metacast

The Green Door Christmas Special

Join us in this 1 off Christmas special where we visit with many well-known Middle-earth friends at Brandy Hall. The recipe for this episode is simple. Two parts make believe, one part silliness and three parts Christmas cheer. We even wrote a Carol for you. Merry Christmas everyone.

Dec 24, 20182 hr 1 minEp 15Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 12: Lightly Addicted

We are back in Rivendell this week in order to welcome another very special ringbearer into our fellowship. Please find a seat by our fire and pack your pipe because this episode is as twisty and turny as the road to the last Homely House. In this show, May, Ads and James all agree to agree that Manwë is both terrific and terrible. We look into and assess Bilbo's payment for burglary services rendered. And we take the risk and look into a seeing stone... Special thanks to Jeff (& Sebastian) LaSa...

Nov 26, 20182 hr 39 minEp 14Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 11: Bear Wallet

Thanks for stopping by the hobbit hole again this week for another installment of the The Green Door Podcast. Ads and James make for Weathertop this time and bring something special and exciting with them. They dive into Chapter 7; Of The Silmirals And The Unrest Of The Noldor. As always, they attack the material from a lay perspective and try to have some fun along the way. So please grab your favourite chair, sit back and enjoy. *Caution, There is some wildlife out and about......

Oct 18, 20181 hr 8 minEp 13Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 10. Peace is Boring

Welcome to Bag End. Please enjoy the warmth of the 🔥. We have published this episode twice in hopes to solve a glitch with iTunes.

Sep 19, 20181 hrEp 12Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 10. Peace is Boring

In this the 10th episode of The Green Door Podcast, we tackle chapter 6, Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. May drops by with some of her goodies as we welcome everybody to Bag-End once again for a fireside chat. Who knew Melkor and Fëanor were so alike? You did? Well then come and join the conversation! Kettle is on the stove....😃----more----

Sep 12, 20181 hrEp 11Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 9. Faërie Island

Ads and I take a long walk to the edge of the known world for this episode. We do our best to uncover some fun tidbits hidden within the pages of chapter 5: Of Eldamar and the Princes of Eladalië. Action figures and Amazon series speculation fill up the corners of our sea side conversation. Please leave us your thoughts and any feedback. Happy wandering Don't forget to check out our friend Matt: .https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzfrplbcuisb-dS7ifXBNvg...

Sep 04, 20181 hr 13 minEp 10Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 8. A love Story?

After many weeks, episode 8 is finally here. Thanks to everyone for your input, interactions and great attitudes as you waited to this long overdue offering from The Green Door Podcast. We talk about love but it isn't all roses and there is significant discord between the hosts in this one. All in good fun of course. We hope you enjoy it. *This episode marks the start of something new and a special listener will be the first inducted into an exclusive club... Special thanks to Harry Murrell ( Yo...

Jul 08, 20182 hr 33 minEp 9Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 7 Death is a Detour.

Welcome Green Door Pod-ies to episode 7. We have gone on a little hike and found an open Glade to Camp amongst the pine trees for this episode. We'd love to have you sit by the bonfire with us and toast some marshmallows, maybe make yourself a s'more or two with a Canadian twist. The elves are awake and that gives us a lot to talk about. Apologies for the delay in release. N.B. this episode was recorded on April 1st....

May 06, 20181 hr 19 minEp 8Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 6 Behind The Scenes

After a long layoff The Green Door Podcast is back!! This week we venture outside the borders of the Shire and into Bree to record our show from a Middle Earth landmark. This episode must be a member of the Bolger family as it is packed with content . Not only do we discuss chapter 2, Of Aule and Yavanna, but we also do a little voice acting . Add to that another wonderful Maythology segment by our own @MayKHella and some great pieces of "Dwarf Mail" and we wound up with a show that is bursting ...

Apr 05, 20182 hr 55 minEp 7Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 5s: Pack Men

This week we welcome you to Bag End where Ads and James record episode 5 of The Green Door Podcast while May takes some time off in Rivendell. (Though she did leave us with treats before she left) There are lots of pegs by the door and the fire is lit. Please make yourself comfortable and pour yourself something to sip on as you listen to 2 passionate Tolkien fans discuss "Of The Beginning Of Days " Please check out MayKHella on YouTube

Mar 07, 20181 hr 18 minEp 6Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 4 Maythology

Welcome to episode 4 of The Green Door podcast. Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable because this 2 hour show covers more ground than a ranger in a rush! We jump feet first into the Valaquenta and discuss the Ainur in more depth. James brings up a conspiracy theory to which Ads adds some nice nuggets and May introduces a brand new segment called Maythology. The fire is lit and the kettle is piping so please make like a hobbit and enjoy the chat. Follow us on Twitter @AdsSeven @MayKHella...

Feb 22, 20182 hr 56 minEp 5Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 3; The Green Door

Thanks for checking out our newly named "The Green Door" podcast. Join us as we tackle chapter 1 of The Silmarillion. We are also happy to add a third voice to the mix. Sit back, relax and enjoy the chat and as always, we would love your feedback.

Feb 01, 20182 hr 46 minEp 4Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 2: What's in a name?

Welcome to episode 2 of The Green Door. Please join us as we discuss a few of the main players from the Silmarillion including the lord of the Winds, the OG bad guy and an elf-like god with a bad ass dog. We would really like to encourage first timers to the Silmarillion to join in on the fun. And you veterans should find a smile or two buried in here along the way as well, we hope.

Jan 14, 20181 hr 8 minEp 3Transcript available on Metacast

An Unexpected Podcast episode 1

Welcome to the very first episode of An Unexpected Podcast. Please join us as we discuss all things Tolkien. This first episode is a rambly introduction with a convoluted mission statement buried somewhere within. We do hope you enjoy it.

Jan 03, 20181 hr 17 minEp 2Transcript available on Metacast