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That’s What I’m Tolkien About

Join Mary Clay Watt on her first journey through Lord of the Rings. Each episode is a chapter discussion of the books with fans, featuring mispronounced names, outlandish theories, and praise (or criticism!) for JRR Tolkien.

Copyright: © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.

Latest Episodes:

Lord of the Rings: The Musical - with Ali Gordon Jan 04, 2022

Show notes

Being the one hundred and thirtieth episode in which MC shares her intermission pee break tip, Shelob needs a tap number, and the musical took “break a leg!” literally.

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Ali:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting

Rumpleteaser - https://www.rumpleteaserimprov.com/

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA

Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU

Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU

Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg

National Geographic Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKtlkSdW0-U&list=PL674F51E63A15A3FD

Twitter thread with other stuff: https://twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod/status/1477769657499230214

Next Up: Tolkien (2019)

Available on Hulu Premium or to rent most other places

Good Reads/Listens:

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Best of 2021 Dec 28, 2021

Show notes

Being the look back at 2021 in which we revisit the question, ”Is Viggo Mortensen actually a ranger?”, discuss the pure cinnamon roll that is Faramir, fight over name pronunciations, and more!

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Next Up: LOTR The Musical -

Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA

Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU

Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU

Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg

VeggieTales: Lord of the Beans - with Freddie‘s Roommate Dec 21, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-nine episode of the show in which VeggieTales is socialist propaganda, Lord of the Rings is maybe a Christmas movie, and not enough vegetables were utilized.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Justin:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate

Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamJustinJordan

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Lord of the Beans - https://vimeo.com/640461277

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Next Up: LOTR The Musical -

Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PpBGWOamHlsuI5diOtMBe?si=6xxjGcCzS4Wwk5-ZbPk5TA

Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUCS5umyKsU

Act 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZUERNUsZU

Act 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj3tPmDzbbg

Rankin/Bass‘s Return of the King (1980), Part 2 - with The Mellon Heads Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the show in which Denethor and Thedoen die vaguely, we’re smuggling Kinder eggs, and Aragorn is Jesus.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Dave and Johnny:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mellon_heads

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mellonheadsofficial/

The Council of Elrond Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-council-of-elrond/id1558898223

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

NEXT WEEK! Lord of the Beans - https://vimeo.com/640461277

The Hobbit (1977) - https://archive.org/details/TheHobbit1977Version

LOTR (1978) - https://archive.org/details/o.senhor.dos.aneis.1978.1080p.bluray.h264.aac.2.05.1.dualricksz

ROTK (1980) - https://archive.org/details/the-return-of-the-king-1980-hevc

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Rankin/Bass‘s Return of the King (1980), Part 1 - with The Mellon Heads Dec 07, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-seven episode of the show in which we’re going out with a bang (sort of), Rankin/Bass wrote a banger, and Frodo has a vendetta against water.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Dave and Johnny:

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mellon_heads

The Council of Elrond Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-council-of-elrond/id1558898223

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

ROTK (1980) - https://archive.org/details/the-return-of-the-king-1980-hevc

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Ralph Bakshi‘s Lord of the Rings (1978), Part 2 - with Black Girs Create Nov 30, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the show in which Balrog wings are controversial, MC relives the first time she got spoiled, and the end?

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy (get it before it’s taken down again but also knock on wood that it isn’t!)

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Bayana and Delia:

Black Girls Create - https://www.flowcode.com/page/blackgirlscreate

Bayana’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit

Delia’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

LOTR (1978) - https://archive.org/details/o.senhor.dos.aneis.1978.1080p.bluray.h264.aac.2.05.1.dualricksz

An Exhaustive History of Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr_rb_pitHk&t=1184s

Return of the King (1980) - https://archive.org/details/the-return-of-the-king-1980-hevc

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Ralph Bakshi‘s Lord of the Rings (1978), Part 1 - with Black Girls Create Nov 23, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the show in which 17 year old Peter Jackson draws inspiration, Aragorn has no pants, and something LGBT happens.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PIPPIN NEW YEAR MERCH! https://bit.ly/30N56Zy (get it before it’s taken down again but also knock on wood that it isn’t!)

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Bayana and Delia:

Black Girls Create - https://www.flowcode.com/page/blackgirlscreate

Bayana’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit

Delia’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

LOTR (1978) - https://archive.org/details/o.senhor.dos.aneis.1978.1080p.bluray.h264.aac.2.05.1.dualricksz

An Exhaustive History of Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr_rb_pitHk&t=1184s

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Rankin/Bass‘s The Hobbit (1977) - with Liz of Nerdy B*tches Nov 16, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the show in which the Miser brothers are gay icons, this Gandalf is even more dramatic and savage, and we finally learn the eagles are the fifth army.

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

Merch is back up! (for now): https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25646776-hobbity-holidays?store_id=707920

(Also available in long sleeve, hoodie, and crew neck)

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Liz:

Nerdy Bitches - https://www.nerdybitches.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AuthorLizSerna

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

The Hobbit (1977) - https://archive.org/details/TheHobbit1977Version

LOTR (1978) - https://archive.org/details/o.senhor.dos.aneis.1978.1080p.bluray.h264.aac.2.05.1.dualricksz

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

Second Breakfast: What‘s next? Q&A Nov 13, 2021

Show notes

Here's a bonus episode for you just cuz! I answer questions about podcasting, what's coming up next, music, and more.

Watch the animated Hobbit (1977): https://archive.org/details/TheHobbit1977Version

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Tolkien About Fandoms and Fiction with Mike Schubert Nov 09, 2021

Show notes

Being the one hundred and twenty-third episode of the show in which Mike and Mary Clay discuss dealing with problematic aspects of these works of fiction, the acceptance and negativity within the fandoms, and moments from the stories that surprised them.

Get your "Merry Christmas and a Pippin New Year" merch! https://bit.ly/3CYbcoh

That's What I'm Tolkien About is a proud member of WBNE. For more information, go to https://wbne.org/

The Show:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3043311089030739/

Merch - https://bit.ly/3yELYc3

Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Cover art by Vashaun Brandon - https://www.instagram.com/vashaundesigns/

Mary Clay:

Twitter - www.twitter.com/mcwattsup

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Mike:

Multitude - https://multitude.productions/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Schubes17

Website - https://www.schub.es/

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

Race in LOTR and Tolkien’s Works: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit

Potterless: Anti-Semitism in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Fantasy w/ Eric Silver - https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/episode-161

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