The Old Forest

The Old Forest

Author: Alex Holmgren March 20, 2024 Duration: 42:34
Frodo told his friends the true purpose of his leaving Merry, Pippin and Sam all agreed to go with Fatty Bolger agreed to stay behind as a decoy They are preparing to go into....the Old Forest, will it prove lesser or greater threat than the Black Riders?

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
Podcast Episodes
Seige of Gondor prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
Now we are back with Pippin and Gandalf in the besieged city of Minas Tirith- however they may at last hear word of their friends far afield....
Muster of Rohan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:52
Now we are back with Merry and the Rohirrim- Theoden, Eomer and Eoywn have important decisions that will change the course of middle earth.
The Passing of the Grey Company prt 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:34
Now we rewind back to Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Meriadoc Brandybuck. They are still with the company of King Theoden- we see how events lead them on the path to Minas Tirith...and war....
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