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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:

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 2: Where the Stars are Strange (with Silmaremily) Sep 02, 2024

Show notes

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Disa would hate the miscommunication trope, we love Cirdan’s beard, and we say goodbye to Halbrand forever (maybe?).

That’s What I’m Tolkien About -

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Emily (she/her) -

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremily

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/

Mary Clay (she/her) -

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup

Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup

This episode was recorded on September 1, 2024.

Rings of Power - Season 2, Episode 1: Elven Kings Under the Sky (with JRR Jokien) Sep 01, 2024

Show notes

Well, I’m back. And we’re watching season 2 of Rings of Power! Sauron from the black lagoon will haunt our dreams, Elrond is a L'oreal model, and the harfoots are on Tattooine.

That’s What I’m Tolkien About -

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Josh (he/him) -

JRR Jokien Newsletter: https://www.jrrjokien.com

Everything Else: https://jokien.myflodesk.com/

Mary Clay (she/her) -

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup

Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup

This episode was recorded on August 31, 2024.

Rings of Power Crash Course - Season 2 Preparation Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

Well, I’m back. And we’re gearing up for season 2 of Rings of Power! Get a reminder of what happened in season 1 and hear about the plotlines and characters we might see in season 2. I hear a merry old fellow in yellow boots will make an appearance!

That’s What I’m Tolkien About -

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Mary Clay (she/her) -

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsup

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup

Everything Else: https://lnk.bio/mcwattsup

Skywalk Before You Run - Coming January 9! Jan 07, 2024

Show notes

My new podcast, Skywalk Before You Run, will be launching very soon! If you enjoyed joining me for my first experience of Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, then hop on in the escape pod with me because we're going to a galaxy far far away!

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skywalk-before-you-run/id1724494821

Subscribe on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/39miGABohhDcfyPIlgOZ6s?si=98f43f2f5c1f45de

Also available on most other podcast listening platforms!

Drunk Middle Earth History (Live!): Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bill the Pony (with Don Marshall) Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Don (again) as we talk about Bill the Pony’s lineage, his best qualities, and the deleted scene of Sam reuniting with him.

Unofficial Disclaimer: Don and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

This episode was recorded from a livestream! To view the full stream, go here: https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Or if you’re reading this after 12/21/23, go here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2IEca7DYpjFljX5ocR4xA

The Show:

Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024 - https://www.instagram.com/skywalkbeforeyourun/

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

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

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Don:

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@donmarshall72
Everything Else - linktr.ee/DonMarshall72

Mary Clay:

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

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

Drunk Middle Earth History - The Forging of the Rings (with Adal Rifai) Dec 05, 2023

Show notes

Live show! December 14, 8pm EST, twitch.tv/mcwattsup

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Adal as we talk about Sauron’s ring budget, Brandon Sanderson’s fantasy book factory, and Adal’s biggest LOTR pet peeve.

Unofficial Disclaimer: Adal and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

The Show:

Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Adal:

Hello from the Magic Tavern - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-from-the-magic-tavern/id975078285

Hey Riddle Riddle - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-riddle-riddle/id1412570127

Tell Me About It - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tell-me-about-it/id1671213683

The Word Association - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-word-association/id1693604170

Mary Clay:

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

Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Skywalk Before You Run COMING JANUARY 2024:

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

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

Drunk Middle Earth History - Merry and Pippin (with Cosplay and Cocktails) Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Jessi and Paige as we talk about our controversial hobbit opinions, realistic friendships, and our new Veggie Tales podcast.

Unofficial Disclaimer: Jessi, Paige, and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

The Show:

Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Cosplay and Cocktails:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4SDZqbGy4GuPpfVBINbLX1?si=832bf1595dad429b

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

Mary Clay:

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

Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Skywalk Before You Run:

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

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

Drunk Middle Earth History - Family Trees (with Ali Gordon) Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Ali as we talk about family trees, the Real Entwives of Middle Earth, and everyone be cousins.

Unofficial Disclaimer: Ali and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

The Show:

Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Ali:

VHS Christmas Carols (Nov 17-19) - https://www.teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carols-2023

Twitter - https://twitter.com/msalicenutting

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

Website - https://www.whatdoesaligordondo.com/

Mary Clay:

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

Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Skywalk Before You Run:

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

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

Drunk Middle Earth History - The Messy Life of Feanor (with Black Nerds Create) Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Bayana and Delia as we talk about the walking chaos that is Feanor, a long-lasting love for the Lion King 2, and the enemies-to-lovers plot that could have been.

Unofficial Disclaimer: Bayana, Delia, and MC are of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

The Show:

Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Bayana:

Black Nerds Create - https://blacknerdscreate.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/yanawroteit/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/yanawroteit

Delia:

Culture by Culture - https://twitter.com/culturexpodcast

IG - https://www.instagram.com/deliaistyping/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/deliaistyping

Mary Clay:

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

Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Skywalk Before You Run:

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

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

Drunk Middle Earth History - The Darkening of Valinor (with Haley Simpkiss) Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

Well I’m back. And I’m getting drunk with Haley as we talk about a love of lamps, the best karaoke song, and childhood memories of deforestation

Unofficial Disclaimer: Haley and MC are both of legal drinking age and are drinking responsibly. Do as we say and not as we do.

The Show:

Threads (new) - https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpod

Patreon (new tiers!) - https://www.patreon.com/tolkienaboutpod/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod

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

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

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

Haley:

The Restricted Section - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-restricted-section/id1497839467

Mary Clay:

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

Twitch (Tuesdays, 8pm EST) - https://www.twitch.tv/mcwattsup/

Instagram - www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt

Skywalk Before You Run:

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

Resources, Articles, Etc. -

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

Fan Organizer Coalition - https://fandomforward.org/coalition

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

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