Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 129 minutes
- Episodes
- 346
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Session 305: Gandalf's Guidance
Tonight we will learn about Gandalf's accomplishments as a guide, and we will discuss the most mysterious simile in the entire Lord of the Rings.
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Session 304: The Journey Continues
Tonight we set off and begin the actual traveling through Moria. Let's listen and see what we hear!
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Session 303: Through the Deadly Dark
The journey through the long dark of Moria finally begins -- after a stiff drink!
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Session 302: Gandalf Takes the Lead
Gandalf proceeds, through word and deed, to answer the question that Boromir mutters to himself.
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Session 301: The Beginning of the Long Dark
As of last week, our discussion has officially entered Moria. But before we set out, we look back at the tentacular Thing in the water one more time.
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Session 300: Crossing the Threshold
It's episode 300 of Exploring the Lord of the Rings! Let's celebrate by actually entering Moria.
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Session 299: The Choice of Master Samwise
Tonight we return to the Watcher in the Water, whatever it is, and see Sam saving the day, as usual.
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Session 296: Gandalf Takes the Wrong Approach
Tonight we finish watching Gandalf take the wrong approach, and we will see the growing evidence of Boromir's frustration.
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Session 297: The Ripples and the Answer Draw Near
Tonight we gaze out across the foul pool, as ominous ripples form and move towards the bank.
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Session 295: Quick to Anger
What do we learn from Gandalf's attempt to open the door?
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Session 298: Passing the Mellon Test
Tonight we return to Gandalf's laughter-filled interlude in between the Watcher's approach and his attack.
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Session 294: Quick to Anger
Tempers flare at the Doors of Durin. Tonight, we look carefully at Boromir's contribution.
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Session 293: Memories of Lost Lore
Tonight, Gandalf initiates the Lost Password Recovery Process for the Doors of Durin.
Session 292: Moria Security Protocols
Tonight we return to the doors of Moria and consider their security protocols.
Session 291: The Subcommittee Comes Through!
Let's do some metainterpretation of Moria gate!
Session 290: Runes And Letters And Cunning Handwriting
Tonight we look at the description of the moon letters on the gate.
Session 288: Sam Speaks Out
It is time for Master Gamgee to put his foot down.
Session 289: The Doors Are Shut
Tonight we'll watch Gandalf find the doors that are shut, and see yet another nod to The Hobbit.
Session 287: Concerning Elves and Dwarves
It's the seventh anniversary of ExLOTR! Let's celebrate the friendship of dwarves and elves.
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Session 286: Tentacular Forebodings
You ever get that feeling that you get when you are about to be attacked by a tentacular monstrosity? Let's enjoy that together this evening.