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399 – Under Pressure
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as love dares you to care for the story of Tal-Elmar found in The Peoples of Middle-earth.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as love dares you to care for the story of Tal-Elmar found in The Peoples of Middle-earth.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
399 – Under Pressure
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as love dares you to care for the story of Tal-Elmar found in The Peoples of Middle-earth.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as love dares you to care for the story of Tal-Elmar found in The Peoples of Middle-earth.
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398 – Changes
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we continue our four-part look into Tolkien's unusual story of Tal-Elmar.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we continue our four-part look into Tolkien's unusual story of Tal-Elmar.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM
398 – Changes
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we continue our four-part look into Tolkien's unusual story of Tal-Elmar.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we continue our four-part look into Tolkien's unusual story of Tal-Elmar.
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397 – Rebel, Rebel
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we explore the little-known story of Tal-Elmar from The Peoples of Middle-earth in a sort of epilogue to Aldarion and Erendis.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we explore the little-known story of Tal-Elmar from The Peoples of Middle-earth in a sort of epilogue to Aldarion and Erendis.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
397 – Rebel, Rebel
Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we explore the little-known story of Tal-Elmar from The Peoples of Middle-earth in a sort of epilogue to Aldarion and Erendis.
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Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we explore the little-known story of Tal-Elmar from The Peoples of Middle-earth in a sort of epilogue to Aldarion and Erendis.
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396 – Questions After Nightfall 33
Come celebrate the New Year with us here at The PPP as The Man of the West welcomes The Sage of the South! James and Alan invite our listeners to the Common Room, answering their questions again in our 33rd Questions After Nightfall!
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Come celebrate the New Year with us here at The PPP as The Man of the West welcomes The Sage of the South! James and Alan invite our listeners to the Common Room, answering their questions again in our 33rd Questions After Nightfall!
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January 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
396 – Questions After Nightfall 33
Come celebrate the New Year with us here at The PPP as The Man of the West welcomes The Sage of the South! James and Alan invite our listeners to the Common Room, answering their questions again in our 33rd Questions After Nightfall!
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Come celebrate the New Year with us here at The PPP as The Man of the West welcomes The Sage of the South! James and Alan invite our listeners to the Common Room, answering their questions again in our 33rd Questions After Nightfall!
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395 – Yesterday
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we conclude the long and tragic tale of Aldarion and Erendis — and say farewell to Sara for this season.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we conclude the long and tragic tale of Aldarion and Erendis — and say farewell to Sara for this season.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
395 – Yesterday
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we conclude the long and tragic tale of Aldarion and Erendis — and say farewell to Sara for this season.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we conclude the long and tragic tale of Aldarion and Erendis — and say farewell to Sara for this season.
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394 – Back in the Emerië
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our two-episode conclusion on Aldarion and Erendis, looking at the 'notes and jottings' that make up The Further Course of the Narrative.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our two-episode conclusion on Aldarion and Erendis, looking at the 'notes and jottings' that make up The Further Course of the Narrative.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
394 – Back in the Emerië
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our two-episode conclusion on Aldarion and Erendis, looking at the 'notes and jottings' that make up The Further Course of the Narrative.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our two-episode conclusion on Aldarion and Erendis, looking at the 'notes and jottings' that make up The Further Course of the Narrative.
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On January 3rd, 1892, J.R.R. Tolkien was born! We are grateful for his life and the great tales he gave us to enjoy over and over. Happy birthday, Professor!
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
On January 3rd, 1892, J.R.R. Tolkien was born! We are grateful for his life and the great tales he gave us to enjoy over and over. Happy birthday, Professor!
393 – From Me to You (the Sceptre)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
December 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
393 – From Me to You (the Sceptre)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped has dropped for listeners and creators, and for the first time ever, Spotify had Alan record a special video message for our top listeners!
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped has dropped for listeners and creators, and for the first time ever, Spotify had Alan record a special video message for our top listeners!
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
391 – By Grabthar's Hammer, What a Book!
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation, the new must-read book on Tolkien's legendarium.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation, the new must-read book on Tolkien's legendarium.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
391 – By Grabthar's Hammer, What a Book!
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation, the new must-read book on Tolkien's legendarium.
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien's Creation, the new must-read book on Tolkien's legendarium.
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390 – Hello, Goodbye
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our close readings in the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our close readings in the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished Tales.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
390 – Hello, Goodbye
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our close readings in the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our close readings in the story of Aldarion and Erendis in Unfinished Tales.
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The audiobook for "Why We Love Middle-earth" is currently on sale for 50% off! You can head to the link below to get yourself a copy.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The audiobook for "Why We Love Middle-earth" is currently on sale for 50% off! You can head to the link below to get yourself a copy.
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389 – Nowhere Man
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for more than 10 episodes in the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for more than 10 episodes in the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
389 – Nowhere Man
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for more than 10 episodes in the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for more than 10 episodes in the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Our Call for Papers for the 2025 PPP Moot happening December 18-21 is here, as well as one for activities and entertainments! And if you’re wondering more about this event, check out our website for details, registration and more: theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
November 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Our Call for Papers for the 2025 PPP Moot happening December 18-21 is here, as well as one for activities and entertainments! And if you’re wondering more about this event, check out our website for details, registration and more: theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we reach the halfway mark in our 10-episode run through the walking billboard for premarital counseling that is Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we reach the halfway mark in our 10-episode run through the walking billboard for premarital counseling that is Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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November 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we reach the halfway mark in our 10-episode run through the walking billboard for premarital counseling that is Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we reach the halfway mark in our 10-episode run through the walking billboard for premarital counseling that is Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Today is the final day to enter the 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' giveaway from PPP Moot 2025 Title Sponsor Oscha! Enter by signing up for their email newsletter at forms.gle/L8cg96yEbcCo... today. The winner will be announced on November 4th!
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Today is the final day to enter the 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' giveaway from PPP Moot 2025 Title Sponsor Oscha! Enter by signing up for their email newsletter at forms.gle/L8cg96yEbcCo... today. The winner will be announced on November 4th!
The 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' giveaway from PPP Moot 2025 Title Sponsor Oscha is still open! This giveaway includes their Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw, Realm of Middle-earth Mug, and Shire Tote Bag - a $322 value!
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' giveaway from PPP Moot 2025 Title Sponsor Oscha is still open! This giveaway includes their Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw, Realm of Middle-earth Mug, and Shire Tote Bag - a $322 value!
387 – We Can Work it Out
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the halfway point of our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the halfway point of our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
387 – We Can Work it Out
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the halfway point of our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the halfway point of our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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386 – Got to Get You into My Life
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we find ourselves moving swiftly through our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we find ourselves moving swiftly through our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
386 – Got to Get You into My Life
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we find ourselves moving swiftly through our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we find ourselves moving swiftly through our 10-part series on Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Oscha, the title sponsor for PPP Moot 2025, is partnering with us to do a giveaway!
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
October 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Oscha, the title sponsor for PPP Moot 2025, is partnering with us to do a giveaway!
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Ròmenna)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our 10-part dive into the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our 10-part dive into the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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October 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Ròmenna)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our 10-part dive into the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we continue our 10-part dive into the story of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales.
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384 – Ticket to Ride
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin — hold on to your headphones — a ten-part series on the story of Aldarion and Erendis, as the PPP begins its season-long look at Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth.
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Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin — hold on to your headphones — a ten-part series on the story of Aldarion and Erendis, as the PPP begins its season-long look at Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
384 – Ticket to Ride
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin — hold on to your headphones — a ten-part series on the story of Aldarion and Erendis, as the PPP begins its season-long look at Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth.
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin — hold on to your headphones — a ten-part series on the story of Aldarion and Erendis, as the PPP begins its season-long look at Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth.
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Oscha, the title sponsor for PPP Moot 2025, is partnering with us to do a giveaway!
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
October 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Oscha, the title sponsor for PPP Moot 2025, is partnering with us to do a giveaway!
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
We're calling it 'One Bundle to Rule Them All' and it includes the following items (a $322 value!):
- Ancients of Gondor Hîth Cashwool Throw
- Realm of Middle-earth Mug
- Shire Tote Bag
383 – Questions After Nightfall 32
Join us all in the Common Room here at The Prancing Pony Podcast as The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan answer listener questions again in our 32nd Questions After Nightfall!
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Join us all in the Common Room here at The Prancing Pony Podcast as The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan answer listener questions again in our 32nd Questions After Nightfall!
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September 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
383 – Questions After Nightfall 32
Join us all in the Common Room here at The Prancing Pony Podcast as The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan answer listener questions again in our 32nd Questions After Nightfall!
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Join us all in the Common Room here at The Prancing Pony Podcast as The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan answer listener questions again in our 32nd Questions After Nightfall!
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382 – We Are Those Fans: a Chat with Wētā Workshop
The Lord of the Mark returns for a special episode as Season 10 of The Prancing Pony Podcast gets underway, as we chat with Dan Falconer and Leonard Ellis from Wētā Workshop!
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The Lord of the Mark returns for a special episode as Season 10 of The Prancing Pony Podcast gets underway, as we chat with Dan Falconer and Leonard Ellis from Wētā Workshop!
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September 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
382 – We Are Those Fans: a Chat with Wētā Workshop
The Lord of the Mark returns for a special episode as Season 10 of The Prancing Pony Podcast gets underway, as we chat with Dan Falconer and Leonard Ellis from Wētā Workshop!
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
The Lord of the Mark returns for a special episode as Season 10 of The Prancing Pony Podcast gets underway, as we chat with Dan Falconer and Leonard Ellis from Wētā Workshop!
pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...