Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

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  1. Session 285: The Doom of Bill

    4 januari 2024 · 1 uur 36 min

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

  2. Session 287: Concerning Elves and Dwarves

    4 januari 2024 · 1 uur 55 min

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    It's the seventh anniversary of ExLOTR! Let's celebrate the friendship of dwarves and elves. Lees meer

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  3. Session 286: Tentacular Forebodings

    4 januari 2024 · 1 uur 49 min

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    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.

  4. Session 284: Before The Walls

    9 december 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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    Let's savor another deliciously alliterative descriptive passage: the Walls of Moria! Lees meer

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    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

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  5. Session 283: The End Of The Road

    9 december 2023 · 1 uur 36 min

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    The Company approaches the Doors of Moria, and continues to find ominous signs. Lees meer

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    2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9

    Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign!

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    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

  6. Session 282: Ominous Emptiness

    25 november 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    Tonight we discuss the unexpectedly missing river. #SpiritualStreams Lees meer

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  7. Session 281: The Race Against the Shadow

    11 november 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Exploring The Lord of the Rings with The Tolkien Professor Lees meer

    Tonight we watch as Gandalf shows foresighted leadership and Boromir starts to grumble.

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  8. Session 280: Where Wolves?

    11 november 2023 · 1 uur 53 min

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

  9. Session 276: A Fair Warning

    8 november 2023 · 1 uur 44 min

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

  10. Session 279: And the Fire Came

    8 november 2023 · 1 uur 44 min

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

  11. Session 277: Alliterating Under Pressure

    8 november 2023 · 1 uur 57 min

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

  12. Session 278: GANDALF IS HERE

    8 november 2023 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Gandalf upgrades from pine cones to trees.

  13. Session 275: The Children of the Night

    9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 55 min

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

  14. Session 274: Remembering Their Family History

    28 september 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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

  15. Session 273: Fell Voices on the Air

    2 september 2023 · 2 uur 4 min

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

  16. Session 272: Aragorn's Foretelling

    25 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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

  17. Session 271: Finding the Right Question

    25 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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

  18. Session 270: Mixed Reviews

    30 juli 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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

  19. Session 269: Gandalf’s Response

    30 juli 2023 · 2 uur

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

  20. Session 268: Boromir Arguments

    28 juli 2023 · 1 uur 51 min

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

  21. Session 267: A Counter-Suggestion

    28 juli 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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

  22. Session 266: A Vague Fear

    13 juni 2023 · 2 uur 10 min

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

  23. Session 265: The Bad Option

    6 juni 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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

  24. Session 264: Resuming Deliberations

    6 juni 2023 · 1 uur 43 min

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

  25. Session 263: The Rout

    24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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

  26. Session 262: Caradhras Abides

    10 mei 2023 · 1 uur 52 min

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

  27. Session 261: A Parting Gift from Caradhras

    28 april 2023 · 1 uur 47 min

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

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  28. Session 260: Great Men Need No Spades

    23 april 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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

  29. Session 259: Legolas Deploys His Sass

    23 april 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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

  30. Session 258: Of Elves and Otters

    12 april 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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

  31. Session 257: Winter Banter

    30 maart 2023 · 1 uur 35 min

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

  32. Session 256: Trapped

    30 maart 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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

  33. Session 254: Gandalf Is Here

    27 februari 2023 · 2 uur 13 min

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

  34. Session 255: Hopeful Signs

    27 februari 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    "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?"

  35. Session 253: Fire And Death

    27 februari 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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

  36. Session 251: We Cannot Get Out

    30 januari 2023 · 2 uur 5 min

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

  37. Session 252: Increasing Desperation

    30 januari 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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

  38. Session 248: Concerning the Arm of Sauron

    6 januari 2023 · 1 uur 36 min

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

  39. Session 249: Stone in the Mountains

    6 januari 2023 · 2 uur 9 min

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

  40. Session 250: The Enemy's Attack

    6 januari 2023 · 2 uur 4 min

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    Tolkien equals Bilbo himself today, and ExLOTR turns six!

  41. Session 247: Caradhras Strikes

    6 januari 2023 · 1 uur 56 min

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

  42. Session 246: Interrupting Warrior!

    6 december 2022 · 1 uur 49 min

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

  43. Session 245: Decisive Leadership

    4 december 2022 · 1 uur 45 min

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

  44. Session 244: The Basis of Choice

    22 november 2022 · 1 uur 52 min

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

  45. Session 243: Approaching the Decision

    17 november 2022 · 1 uur 46 min

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

  46. Session 242: Probably a Wisp of Cloud

    17 november 2022 · 1 uur 55 min

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    So, what exactly is the shadow in the sky?

  47. Session 241: Strider's Leadership

    2 november 2022 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Tonight the journey continues South through Hollin.

  48. Session 240: Towards the Pass

    22 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 55 min

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    The journey continues, with hobbit commentary.

  49. Session 239: Avian Analysis

    20 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 57 min

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    So, what's up with the birds? What does it mean?

  50. Session 238: Spying Out the Land

    1 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 31 min

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    What is the meaning of the birds? Let's discuss Aragorn's reaction.