Mount Doom part 2: Sammath Naur

Mount Doom part 2: Sammath Naur

Author: Alex Holmgren March 8, 2026 Duration: 31:22

Sammath Naur: the very place where Sauron created the Ring....now Frodo and Sam come to the End of All Things....


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth
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Duration: 12:58
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The Black Gate Opens prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
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The Last Debate prt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:37
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The Last Debate prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
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The Houses of Healing prt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
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The Houses of Healing prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
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Duration: 16:18
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Pyre of Denethor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:40
WARNING: This particular chapter is very intense- parents please use discretion before listening to this episode.Now we rewind to the moment when the Witch-King leaves the Gates of Minas Tirith and Pippin is rushing to t…
Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:08
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