Podcasts by Keep On Tolkien
Keep on Tolkien is a podcast that takes you on a sarcastic and passionate journey through the Tolkien Legendarium. Our aim is to provide quality information about Tolkien lore while keeping a fun-loving and casual atmosphere. It's like hanging out with your buddies...if your buddies were two foul-mouthed nerds with a rather unhealthy obsession with how terrible the hobbit movies are.
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Episode #55 Holiday Special 2021 from 2021-12-29T01:43:27
Happy Holidays, Tolkieneers! It's been 2 years and we're back to assault your ears with our 2021 Holiday Special! This year, since it's been so long since we've gotten to talk with you, we decided ...
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Podcast Update 2021 from 2021-11-25T20:00:01
Hullo KOT fans! We are alive and WE ARE COMING BACK! Wondering what we've been up to over the past 2 years? Tune in for KOT news and upcoming content!
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Episode #54 Holiday Special 2019 (Season 4 Finale) from 2019-12-23T17:34:53
Happy Holidays from KOT! Join us for our 2019 Holiday Special! This time of year multiple Holidays call for the giving of gifts so in this episode we discuss some of our favorite gifts in the Legen...
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Episode #53 Artifacts: Rings from 2019-12-16T15:19:52
In this episode we continue our Artifacts Series with our discussion of the various rings that are integral to Tolkien's Legendarium. We are also stoked to have a special guest for this episode, El...
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Episode #52 - Lesser Known Battles from 2019-12-09T14:52:45
Everyone has a favorite battle in Tolkien's work. There are no shortage of epics battles to choose from. In this episode we talk about some of our favorite battles that tend to not get so much pres...
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Episode #51 - High Kings: Isildur from 2019-12-02T07:02:39
For our 3rd instalment in our "High Kings" series we thought we should talk about a King who is often referenced in Lord of the Rings; Isildur! Tune in as we talk about Aragorn's very important anc...
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Episode #50 - High Kings: Elendil from 2019-11-25T06:11:39
For our second instalment in our new High Kings series we cover the life and legacy of Elendil, High King of the Dúnedain in Exile! Tune in as we dive deep into one of Danny's favorite subjects, El...
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Episode #49 - High Kings: Gil-galad from 2019-11-18T05:53:29
This episode starts a new 3-part series that we are calling “High-Kings”! We start with one of the most important High-Kings of the Noldor, Ereinion Gil-galad! Tune-in as we discuss the life and co...
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Episode #48 - Tolkien Gets Spooky (Halloween Special) from 2019-10-31T07:15:42
We wanted to do something special for Halloween, so for this week's episode we present 'Tolkien Gets Spooky'! Tune in as we highlight all of the spookiest parts of Tolkien's legendarium!
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Episode #47 - What We Hate About The LotR Film Trilogy from 2019-10-14T07:42:33
This week is our long-awaited sequel to our 3-part series premier, "Why the Hobbit Film Trilogy Sucks"! After 2 years we thought it was high time we gave our beloved LotR Film Trilogy the same trea...
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Episode #46 - Artifacts: Swords from 2019-09-16T07:02:07
Ever wonder where the hobbit's Barrow-Blades came from? Did you know Beren's sword has a pretty bad-ass name? This week we talk about some of the many Swords of middle-earth. Tune in to hear the hi...
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Episode #45 - Éowyn Character Profile from 2019-09-09T07:12:31
This week’s subject is one of Tolkien’s most influential female characters. She did not have the innate wisdom and power of the elves, like Luthien and Galadriel. She did not have the strength of t...
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Episode #44 - Galadriel Character Profile from 2019-09-02T05:06:20
For this episode we bring you KOT's first Character Profile on one of Tolkien's (few) female characters! Today we will be discussing the life and significance of the Lady Galadriel! Tune in to lear...
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Episode #43 - Trever's Tribulations Q&A(Season 4 Premiere) from 2019-08-26T19:36:58
Welcome to Season 4 Tolkien fans! This episode we thought we'd bring you something special that we are calling Trever's Tribulations! Where our very analytical friend Trever D. asks us complicated ...
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Episode #42 - The Scouring of the Shire (Season 3 Finale) from 2019-06-03T07:33:33
For our Season 3 Finale we bring you a very special episode on a subject long promised...the Scouring of the Shire! Tune in this week for our discussion on this essential chapter in the Lord of the...
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Episode #41 - The Last Alliance from 2019-05-27T04:59:50
This episode is one we promised a long time ago. Hear all about the Last Alliance, the largest military campaign of the Second Age. Learn what happens when two High Kings decide its high time to de...
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Episode #40 - Faramir Son of Denethor Character Profile from 2019-05-20T03:32:04
Tune in this week as we discuss one of the major heroes of the Third Age, Faramir son of Denethor!
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Lament For Boromir - Episode #39 Companion Piece from 2019-05-16T01:18:40
This is a little companion piece for our Boromir Episode. This is a poem made up on the spot by Aragorn and Legolas shortly after Boromir's death. Its a real tear jerker, Enjoy guys!
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Episode #39 - Boromir Son of Denethor Character Profile from 2019-05-06T03:16:41
This week is our Character Profile on Boromir son of Denethor! Tune in as we discuss a character who we believe is often taken for granted!
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Episode #38 - Samwise Gamgee Character Profile (Friendship is Magic!) from 2019-04-29T05:07:54
Keep on Tolkien is back with a very special episode dedicated to some friends of ours that are dealing with some serious medical issues. We call this episode Friendship is Magic! Hear the fantastic...
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Minnesota Tolkien Radio Drama: Princes of the Noldor from 2019-04-24T02:50:38
This is a little bit we did as a companion piece for our Princes of the Noldor Series. We originally intended for it to go on our Patreon, but we thought we'd post it as apology for the long hiatus...
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Holiday Special Q&A (2018) from 2019-01-04T05:24:47
We wanted to wish all our listeners a Happy Holidays by answering your questions after having... a few drinks. We hope you enjoy our 2018 Holiday Special!
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KOT Podcast status update & Gift of Tolkien announcement from 2018-12-14T05:30:04
Hey folks! Here is a quick KOT Podcast status update, and our official kick-off of this year's Gift Of Tolkien!
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Episode #37 - Elrond Half-Elven Character Profile from 2018-11-19T06:23:01
We thought it was about time that we discussed at length the most famous lore master of the Third Age. Tune in as we talk about the life of Elrond the Half-Elven!
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The Dunedain Song (Patreon Sampler) from 2018-11-12T08:42:11
Here is a sample of some of our Patreon content available for our awesome patrons. We like to say 'thank-you' in fun ways, so we hope you'll enjoy this parody of The Who's 'Behind Blue Eyes'. We Ca...
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Episode #36 - Hobbits from 2018-10-29T07:46:25
By popular demand, today we will be focussing on the race of people known as the Hobbits! Tune in for our discussion about the origins of the famous Halflings.
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Episode #35 - Aldarion the Mariner Character Profile (the story of Aldarion and Erendis) from 2018-10-22T06:37:51
This episode we talk about the story of 'Aldarion and Erendis' form the Unfinished Tales. Tune in as we discuss one of Tolkien's only substantial tales from the island of Númenor!
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Episode #34 - Princes of the Noldor(Part 3/3): Finrod Felagund from 2018-10-15T05:40:17
For out third installment in our 3-part-series 'Princes of the Noldor', by popular demand, we talk about Finrod Felagund! Tune in as discuss the life of the most noble of the Noldor!
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Episode #33 - Princes of the Noldor(Part 2/3): Fingolfin from 2018-10-08T05:35:57
In our second installment of our 3-part-series 'Princes of the Noldor' we discuss Fingolfin, Joel's favorite of the Princes of the Noldor. Tune in as we get to know the most valiant and steadfast o...
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Episode #32 - Princes of the Noldor(Part 1/3): Fëanor from 2018-10-01T09:28:27
Join us in this episode for our first installment of our 3 part series: Princes of the Noldor. This episode is all about Fëanor. He is, who we think to be, one of the most important and controversi...
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Episode #31 - The Valar (Season 3 Premier) from 2018-09-24T20:13:48
Season 3, Here we go! In this episode Danny and Joel go back to the basics with a 101 episode on The Valar. We learn who the Valar are, what their names are, and the rolls they play throughout the ...
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Patreon Launch Announcement! from 2018-08-03T07:17:34
We have decided to launch a Patreon campaign as a way for you to help fund our podcast!
Check out our Patreon page here www.patreon.com/KOTpodcast
Episode #30 - The Khazâd [Dwarves] (Part 2/2) (Season 2 Finale) from 2018-05-14T04:43:23
For our Season 2 Finale we bring you Part-2 of our discussion on the Dwarves! Tune in for as we discuss the late history, and some of the major battles of the ancient race of the Khazâd!
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Episode #29 - The Khazâd [Dwarves] (Part 1/2) (Season 2 Finale) from 2018-05-07T02:40:42
We are excited to bring you Part-1 of our Season 2 Finale on the Dwarves! Tune in for as we discuss the origins and little known history of the ancient race of the Khazâd!
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Episode #28 - Women and Tolkien (Part 2/2) from 2018-04-30T06:00:12
For our second part of our 2-part special on "Women and Tolkien" we further discuss with our guests the women's experience with Tolkien's work, and we'll analyse a few statements by some profession...
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Episode #27 - Women and Tolkien (Part 1/2) from 2018-04-23T04:34:57
For our 2-part special on "Women and Tolkien" we are joined by 2 special guests, Claire and Meghan! Tune in for Part 1 as we discuss Tolkien's portrayal of women in his Legendarium, and review who ...
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Episode #26 - Aragorn II Elessar Character Profile (Part 2/2) from 2018-04-16T05:17:12
We wanted to take some time to talk about one of Tolkien's most bad ass characters, and one of our personal favorites, Aragorn Son of Arathorn! Tune in as we talk all about King Elessar, the Chieft...
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Episode #25 - Aragorn II Elessar Character Profile (Part 1/2) from 2018-04-16T05:12:12
We wanted to take some time to talk about one of Tolkien's most bad ass characters, and one of our personal favorite characters, Aragorn Son of Arathorn! Tune in as we talk all about King Elessar, ...
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Episode #24 - Kingdoms of the Dúnedain (Part 3/3): Gondor from 2018-04-08T22:36:25
Finally we bring you our third and last installment in our 3-part-series Kingdoms of the Dúnedain, our discussion on the Southern Kingdom of Gondor!
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Episode #23 - Kingdoms of the Dúnedain (Part 2/3): Arnor from 2018-04-02T05:31:16
We are excited to bring you the second part of our three-part-series Kingdoms of the Dúnedain; the kingdom of Arnor. Learn all about the rise and fall of the Northern Kingdom of the Dúnedain.
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Episode #22 - Kingdoms of the Dúnedain (Part 1/3): Númenor from 2018-03-26T04:05:12
Since we often reference the kingdoms of men (specifically those of the Edain), we thought it would be appropriate (and EXCITING) to do a 3-part-installment on the 3 Kingdoms of the Dúnedain; Númen...
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Episode #21 - The Council Of Elrond (Part 2/2) from 2018-03-19T04:21:58
We openly consider the chapter "The Council of Elrond" to be complete nerd-porn. There is so much information on the history of the One Ring, and how it connects the histories of multiple ages of M...
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Episode #20 - The Council Of Elrond (Part 1/2) from 2018-03-19T04:14:51
We openly consider the chapter "The Council of Elrond" to be complete nerd-porn. There is so much information on the history of the One Ring, and how it connects the histories of multiple ages of M...
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Episode #19 - Characters Shafted by the LOTR Films (Part 2/2) from 2018-03-12T04:10:48
We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie ad...
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Episode #18 - Characters Shafted by the LOTR Films (Part 1/2) from 2018-03-12T04:00:50
We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie ad...
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Episode #17 - Gandalf Character Profile (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 2/2) from 2018-03-05T20:27:32
We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!
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Episode #16 - Gandalf Character Profile (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 1/2) from 2018-03-05T19:50:03
We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!
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Episode #15 - Cirdan The Shipwright Character Profile (Season 1 Finale) from 2017-12-24T22:24:04
It's our Season 1 Finale, and since the beginning we've been name dropping a certain character... CIRDAN THE SHIPWRIGHT! Tune in as we nerd out over our FAVORITE Tolkien character of all time!
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Episode #14 - Eärendil Character Profile (the Star of High Hope) from 2017-12-11T21:31:27
For this episode we wanted to talk about an important character who ties up the First Age. Tune in for our conversation about Eärendil the Star of High Hope.
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Episode #13 - Tuor Eladar Character Profile (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin') from 2017-12-05T01:17:26
This episode we discuss the life of Tuor son of Huor (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin'). This is Tolkien's 3rd of the Three Great Tales of the Elder Days, a tale of inspiration and hope in the f...
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Episode #12 - Túrin Turambar Character Profile (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 2/2) from 2017-11-28T01:12:08
Pour yourself a drink and take a seat for this Part 2 of our conversation on Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin'), Tolkien's great tragedy of the First Age.
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Episode #11 - Túrin Turambar Character Profile (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 1/2) from 2017-11-20T19:56:24
This episode will focus on the character Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin). This is the second of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. When we first started this pod...
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Episode #10 - Tolkien vs. Video Games feat. Gamer Radio from 2017-11-14T03:26:09
For your listening pleasure, we talk Lord of the Rings video games with our brothers and Gamer Radio Podcast. Tune in as we nerd out about video games with our friends Trever, Cody, and Dominick.
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Episode #9 - Beren and Lúthien Character Profiles (Part 2/2) from 2017-11-08T15:47:10
We are happy to bring you Part 2 of our discussion of Beren and Lúthien, the first of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. Tune in and nerd out with us as we discuss the EPIC conclusion o...
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Episode #8 - Beren and Lúthien Character Profiles (Part 1/2) from 2017-10-30T22:13:25
We are VERY excited to bring to you our first episode pertaining to Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days! This episode will focus on the first of the three tales, "Beren and Lúthien". This...
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Episode #7 - A Whiff of Old Toby (Discussion) from 2017-10-24T14:58:26
We wanted to switch things up for episode 7. Rather then spewing a bunch of information at you, we wanted to have a relaxed open discussion with some friends about Tolkien's work, and what it means...
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Episode #6 - The Sundering of the Elves (Origins and Early History) from 2017-10-16T14:40:41
For our 6th episode we thought it would be appropriate to touch on the different types of elves that exist in Tolkien's Legendarium. This episode may be the most dense with names and places, but al...
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Episode #5 - Melkor Character Profile from 2017-10-10T00:32:11
For our 5th episode, and second character profile, we wanted to talk about one of the most important characters in all of Tolkien's work, Melkor (Morgoth). He is the origins of evil in the world of...
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Episode #4 - Sauron Character Profile from 2017-10-01T21:30:54
For our 4th episode we thought it would be fun to do a kind of Character Profile on Sauron. Someone we think everyone knows, but might not know that much about. Tune in and nerd out with us as we g...
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Episode #3 - The Hobbit Movie Trilogy: What we LIKED (Part 3/3) from 2017-09-23T19:14:29
After 2 episodes of negativity we thought it would be refreshing to touch on what we actually LIKED about the Hobbit trilogy. We get so lost in the hate that we often forget there was SOME pretty c...
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Episode #2 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Part 2/3) from 2017-09-14T04:29:35
While preparing for episode 2, we realized how many things we wanted to... critique, and became very frustrated. We should probably have sufficiently covered the topic in 1 episode, at least, as fa...
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Episode #1 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Pilot) (Part 1/3) from 2017-09-05T15:22:25
For our pilot we wanted to start with something simple, why the Hobbit movie trilogy SUCKS. Tune in for Part 1 of a multi episode critique as we rip the Hobbit trilogy a new one.
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