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Week 016 - Mailbag Monday: The Man of the West: Third Cycle of Life? Sep 11, 2023

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Join Alan as he revels in being younger than Círdan, at least. The week begins with a look at the oldest of the Elves still in Middle-earth, and another look at elvish facial hair.

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Week 015 - Silmarillion Saturday: Outta My Way, I’m Harpin’ Here Sep 09, 2023

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The Man of the West wraps up Week 15 by joining famous stalker Finrod Felagund as he watches a group of strangers until they fall asleep. Also, a hint at the darkness in Men’s past.

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Week 015 - Fandom Friday: Jess of the Shire, aka Part Time Hobbit Sep 08, 2023

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Join the Man of the West as he welcomes fellow Tolkien YouTuber Jess of the Shire to week 15’s Fandom Friday. You may know her better as Part Time Hobbit; and if you don’t know her, stop and fix that!

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Week 015 - Third Age Thursday: Wine Out of a Golden Cup Sep 07, 2023

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The Man of the West continues his visit to Bree as Gandalf and the hobbits catch up with Barliman Butterbur. Also: Barliman’s shocked face.

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Week 015 - Word-nerd Wednesday: There is a King Again, Little Masters Sep 06, 2023

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Join The Man of the West as he looks at the etymology of the words ‘king’ and ‘master’ for week 15’s Word-nerd Wednesday. Also, Barliman keeps on using that word: does it mean what he thinks it means?

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Week 015 - Tolkien Tuesday: What You Really Require is The Silmarillion Sep 05, 2023

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On today’s Tolkien Tuesday, the Man of the West discovers that Professor Tolkien gave the same advice — only before the book was, you know, published. Also, Sam Gamgee gets a wonderful gift!

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Week 015 - Mailbag Monday: Well and Truly Hallowed Sep 04, 2023

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The Man of the West begins week 15 by answering a speculative mailbag question about Beren’s greedy little hands. Also, a brief glance at Morgoth and Ungoliant’s ill-advised first date.

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Week 014 - Silmarillion Saturday: Take a Share In Its Hurts Sep 02, 2023

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The Man of the West wraps up this week’s TTT with a powerful reading of The Faithful Stone, a story about a Drúg who pours some of his strength into his craftsmanship. This time, no one dies.

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Week 014 - Fandom Friday: Shaun Gunner, Chair of the Tolkien Society Sep 01, 2023

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Long-time friend of the podcast, and member of the Fellowship of the Co-hosts, Shaun “Don’t Call Me Shawn” Gunner joins The Man of the West to talk about his role in the Society, the 50th Oxonmoot and the state of the Tolkien fandom.

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Week 014 - Third Age Thursday: Newcomers and Gangrels Aug 31, 2023

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The Man of the West shifts gears dramatically: moving from three episodes on crucial marriages between Elves and Men to Barliman and the troubles in Bree. Nob is still waiting for his appointment with an HR manager.

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