A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth

Author: Alex Holmgren Language: English Episodes: 100
Join Alex Holmgren for A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth, a series designed for those who love to dwell in the rich details of Tolkien's world rather than rush through it. Think of it as a companionable walk with a fellow enthusiast, where the pace is slow enough to appreciate the scenery. Each episode immerses you in the text, treating chapters like an audio play to savor the language and atmosphere. Along the way, Alex pauses to discuss the themes, characters, and lingering questions that arise, turning a solitary read into a shared conversation. The podcast also keeps an ear on the wider world of Middle-earth, touching on relevant news and adaptations, ensuring the discussion feels connected to both the timeless books and our current moment. It’s a welcoming space for both seasoned scholars and first-time visitors to the Shire, built on the idea that the greatest stories reveal more with every return. This isn't a lecture or a recap, but an invitation to experience the legendarium with fresh eyes and a curious mind, one deliberate step at a time.
Episodes
Minas Tirith prt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:53
Resuming our introduction to the largest kingdom of men in the third age- Pippin has been brought before the seat of Denethor, son of Ecthelion Lord and Steward of Gondor and also the father of Boromir.....
Minas Tirith prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:46
Gandalf and Pippin are riding away from Theoden's company after the winged shadow passed over their camp- now they are at last on their way to the city that Boromir hailed from, Minas Tirith- City of Kings and Tower of G…
The Blind Musician [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:22
This is a bonus episode of an independent film I had the privilege of being a part of- it as directed and produced by Dale McInnis. Though it should be noted that there are some intense elements to this story- for that r…
An Expected Interview: Greg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:40
Join me and one of my good college friends as we go over some of the deeper lessons to be gleaned from middle-earth
An Expected Interview: Nathan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:22
Join me as I interview the first in my series of An Expected Interview participants, my sometimes cohost Nathan!
The Choices of Master Samwise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:43
Just when they thought they made it through Shelob's Lair, now Sam is forced to make difficult choices....
Shelob's Lair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
At last we see the terror that dwells in the pass over Minas Morgul.
The Pass of Cirith Ungol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
Now we come to arguably one of the most dangerous legs of Frodo and Sam's journey. Join us as they enter the Morgul vale and brave the dangerous winding stair of Cirith Ungol.