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Week 121 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Down and Down Jun 15, 2026

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But not to goblin-town; not yet. Join The Man of the West as Sam finds the way up to Frodo, and the two escape the Tower of Cirith Ungol — into The Land of Shadow.

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Week 120 - Silmarillion Saturday: With Both Hands Jun 13, 2026

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Join The Man of the West as we go back to where the whole tragedy begins — Melkor slips south to the lightless land of Avathar, and strikes a bargain with a dark hunger.

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Week 120 - Friendship Friday: Above All the Jewels Jun 12, 2026

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What Fëanor didn’t get after begging three times, a Dwarf gets at first asking. Join The Man of the West as Gimli leaves Lothlórien with three golden hairs and an unexpected wound.

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Week 120 - Third Age Thursday: Till Éomer Comes Jun 11, 2026

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Two wolfriders, a two-mile charge, and a horn in the dark. Join The Man of the West as Elfhelm reaches the Fords of Isen, and the Prince of the Mark speaks his last words.

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Week 120 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Full Power Jun 10, 2026

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Join The Man of the West for a black fence, a shadow that argued with itself, a mountain that watched the wrong way — and the Latin word Tolkien used to describe Gandalf.

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Week 120 - Tolkien Tuesday: Where Shall I Find Rest? Jun 09, 2026

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Join The Man of the West as we continue letter 246, where Tolkien turns from Frodo’s blame to Frodo’s wounds — and the question Gandalf wouldn’t answer.

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Week 120 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Climbs Backwards-Like Jun 08, 2026

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Join The Man of the West (who climbs forward, if at all) as we follow Sam in, and up, the Tower of Cirith Ungol on his quest to find Frodo.

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Week 119 - Silmarillion Saturday: Dark Fruit Jun 06, 2026

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Join The Man of the West as the last two sons of Fëanor wish they’d ordered oven mitts, and the Quenta Silmarillion comes to its end.

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Week 119 - Friendship Friday: I Need You Both Jun 05, 2026

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Two peoples, three Ages of grievance, and one wizard who refuses to give judgment. Join The Man of the West as we begin our look at An Unexpected Friendship.

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Week 119 - Third Age Thursday: Too Late Jun 04, 2026

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Join The Man of the West as Saruman’s trap closes around Théodred at the Fords of Isen — and Grimbold proves his worth.

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