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 265: The Bad Option
It is time for the Company to confront their unattractive travel options.
Session 264: Resuming Deliberations
Tonight we begin a new chapter! Let's go to Moria! Or, at least, start talking about it.
Session 263: The Rout
What are the consequences of the failure at Caradhras? What does it mean?
Session 262: Caradhras Abides
Tonight we think through some of the company's final thoughts about the Caradhras incident.
Session 261: A Parting Gift from Caradhras
Tonight, we get to see Caradhras's farewell present. (Hint: It isn't spoons.)
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Session 260: Great Men Need No Spades
Great men have no spades. Great men need no spades.
Session 259: Legolas Deploys His Sass
Having thought some about Legolas's abilities, we need to consider his attitude.
Session 258: Of Elves and Otters
In what way, exactly, do you think elves are most like otters?
Session 256: Trapped
The Company has survived the snowstorm, but can they escape Caradhras?
Session 257: Winter Banter
It is time to tackle the snow. With wit and panache!
Session 253: Fire And Death
The choice between fire and death quickly approaches. Boromir can't take it anymore.
Session 255: Hopeful Signs
"I'd like to hear more about Boromir, Dad. He was very wise when the Company was stuck in the snow, wasn't he, Dad?"
Session 254: Gandalf Is Here
Gandalf exposes himself on a mountaintop. We need to discuss this.
Session 251: We Cannot Get Out
The snow is mounting and the Company is beset. Anxiety is intense.
Session 252: Increasing Desperation
It is time for the first and least desperate remedy against the storm.
Session 249: Stone in the Mountains
This evening, we get to watch Tolkien reimagine a moment from The Hobbit. Let's see what we notice!
Session 248: Concerning the Arm of Sauron
How long has the arm of Sauron actually grown, do we think?
Session 250: The Enemy's Attack
Tolkien equals Bilbo himself today, and ExLOTR turns six!
Session 247: Caradhras Strikes
A fine, scenic snowfall graces the Company as they begin their ascent.
Session 246: Interrupting Warrior!
So, let's head up the mountai-- INTERRUPTING WARRIOR!