Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

Let's do some metainterpretation of Moria gate!

Tonight we look at the description of the moon letters on the gate.

Tonight we'll watch Gandalf find the doors that are shut, and see yet another nod to The Hobbit.

It is time for Master Gamgee to put his foot down.

It's the seventh anniversary of ExLOTR! Let's celebrate the friendship of dwarves and elves. Special guest: Thomas P. Hillman https://www.kentstateuniversitypress....

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.

Tonight the doom of Bill the Pony is spoken, his departure drawing ever nigh.

Let's savor another deliciously alliterative descriptive passage: the Walls of Moria! It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. ? Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week?s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/ 2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9 Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign! / signumuniversity / signumu We will celebrate Signum and its programs, checking in on what?s going on around the university. We will have some fun together, celebrating our weekly broadcasts. And most importantly, we will announce and launch our newest program: Signum?s big new publishing endeavor! Schedule for the day: 1pm What?s up at Signum 4pm Announcement: Official Launch of Signum?s new Publishing System. 6pm Broadcast fun and gaming

The Company approaches the Doors of Moria, and continues to find ominous signs. It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. ? Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week?s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/ 2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9 Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign! / signumuniversity / signumu We will celebrate Signum and its programs, checking in on what?s going on around the university. We will have some fun together, celebrating our weekly broadcasts. And most importantly, we will announce and launch our newest program: Signum?s big new publishing endeavor! Schedule for the day: 1pm What?s up at Signum 4pm Announcement: Official Launch of Signum?s new Publishing System. 6pm Broadcast fun and gaming

Tonight we discuss the unexpectedly missing river. #SpiritualStreams It's time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign. ? Signum University's Fall Fundraising ... We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week?s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/

Exploring The Lord of the Rings with The Tolkien Professor Tonight we watch as Gandalf shows foresighted leadership and Boromir starts to grumble. Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign has just started. ? Signum University's Fall Fundraising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FLTIY6plQ&t=0s We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week?s Exploring the Lord of the Rings drawing, here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... https://signumuniversity.org/support/

On the morning after the battle with the wolves, the full strangeness of the situation is revealed.

Gandalf explained what the fire should do. This evening, we see the fire's response.

Gandalf upgrades from pine cones to trees.

Tonight we will discuss how the best method of managing acute involves intensive alliteration.

Gandalf begins a pleasant conversation with the Warg Captain, which ends rather abruptly.

Tonight the wolves close in around the hilltop. And Gandalf answers.

As the howls on the wind close in around the hilltop, the hobbits reflect on their history.

Join us as we listed to Gandalf telling Boromir he told him so.

Let's go back to Aragorn's foretelling, and then return to Aragorn's interruption of a tense moment.

The Council on the Knees of Caradhras approaches its sudden end, amidst portents and people answering the wrong question.

The reviews on the Moria Plan are in, and they vary pretty widely.

Compare and contrast: Moria and the Dark Tower. Discuss.

Tonight we return to Boromir's unusually insistent push-back against Gandalf's route suggestion.

It is high time that Boromir had his say at this Council.

The Council Near the Knees of Caradhras continues, and the Vague Fear is revealed!

It is time for the Company to confront their unattractive travel options.

Tonight we begin a new chapter! Let's go to Moria! Or, at least, start talking about it.

What are the consequences of the failure at Caradhras? What does it mean?

Tonight we think through some of the company's final thoughts about the Caradhras incident.

Tonight, we get to see Caradhras's farewell present. (Hint: It isn't spoons.) Esplora il podcast

Great men have no spades. Great men need no spades.

Having thought some about Legolas's abilities, we need to consider his attitude.

In what way, exactly, do you think elves are most like otters?

It is time to tackle the snow. With wit and panache!

The Company has survived the snowstorm, but can they escape Caradhras?

The choice between fire and death quickly approaches. Boromir can't take it anymore.

"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?"

Gandalf exposes himself on a mountaintop. We need to discuss this.

The snow is mounting and the Company is beset. Anxiety is intense.

It is time for the first and least desperate remedy against the storm.

Tolkien equals Bilbo himself today, and ExLOTR turns six!

How long has the arm of Sauron actually grown, do we think?

This evening, we get to watch Tolkien reimagine a moment from The Hobbit. Let's see what we notice!

A fine, scenic snowfall graces the Company as they begin their ascent.

So, let's head up the mountai-- INTERRUPTING WARRIOR!

The decision has been made, and it is time to head towards the Redhorn Gate!

What do we learn about how Gandalf and Aragorn are choosing their road? What matters most to them?

As we approach the mountains, we overhear some quiet controversy.

So, what exactly is the shadow in the sky?