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Week 066 - Don’t Be a Silly Bear Dec 16, 2024

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Join The Man of the West for a special holiday celebration as we read through Letters From Father Christmas so that we can all realize what inadequate parents we are — or something like that.

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Week 065 - Silmarillion Saturday: That Land is Defiled Nov 30, 2024

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Join The Man of the West as Ar-Pharazôn is drunk on Sauron’s words, while Amandil makes audacious but hopeless plans, as we conclude Series 8 of the TTT.

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Week 065 - First-Age Friday: She’s Also a Triage Nurse Nov 29, 2024

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Lúthien shows great promise for a career in the medical profession, as she heals Beren — and he thanks her by leaving her in the paws of the best dog ever.

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Week 065 - Third Age Thursday: The World Was Young Nov 28, 2024

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Yes, it was actually younger than The Man of the West. Join him for a deeper dive into the Song of Durin as we look at the rich history found in these stanzas.

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Week 065 - Word-nerd Wednesday: But What About Middle-earth? Nov 27, 2024

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It’s time for The Man of the West to finally do some word-nerdery on the name of everyone’s favorite place: Middle-earth itself.

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Week 065 - Tolkien Tuesday: Wizards, the Bayeux Tapestry, and Pterodactyls? Nov 26, 2024

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Join The Man of the West for a strange mix in the second half of Letter 211 as Tolkien answers a barrage of questions as only the Professor can.

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Week 065 - Middle-earth Map Monday: No One Hinders Oromë Nov 25, 2024

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Join The Man of the West as we move on from Eregion to study the longest mountain range in this part of Middle-earth: the Hithaeglir, or Misty Mountains, as we begin the last week of Series 8 of the TTT.

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Week 064 - Silmarillion Saturday: Torment and Great Wickedness Nov 23, 2024

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Just a normal weekend for The Man of the West? Thankfully, no — just a summary of what’s happening as Ar-Pharazôn opens the latest infrastructure project in Armenelos: a temple to Morgoth himself.

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Week 064 - First-Age Friday: Frail of Purpose, Light of Love? Nov 22, 2024

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You underestimate Lúthien at your own peril. Join The Man of the West for more from the Lay of Leithian as Huan once again proves to be the bestest boy ever.

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Week 064 - Third Age Thursday: Full of Light and Splendour Nov 21, 2024

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The Company finally leave Rivendell and so do we, as we join Gimli for a rich history lesson in this week’s Third Age Thursday poetry reading.

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