The Palantir

The Palantir

Author: Alex Holmgren January 18, 2025 Duration: 45:30

Pippin is rather miffed at the fact that Gandalf took the glass orb from him, he is filled with inquisitivness regarding what is could possibly and what secrets Gandalf is keeping from him. Join us now as we see what happens with Pippin and The Palantir...


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
Helm's Deep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:30
King Theoden, having been cured of Saruman's leechcraft, is now leading a mighty company towards the Fords of Isen in order to bring battle to the forces of Saruman. However all is not as it seems with the forces of Isen…
My Thoughts on Rings of Power so far.... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30:35
At long last my thoughts and comments on Season 1 and 2 of the Rings of Power. Be alert- if you have not watched the series yet there will be SPOILERS in this episode.
The King of the Golden Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:41
Now that Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli know that the hobbits are safer than they are about to be; they are now following their guide, Gandalf, to the Golden Hall of Meduseld to meet with Theoden, King of Rohan, who's mind i…
The White Rider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:22
Now we must return to the path of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. They will meet someone they did not expect under the boughs of Fangorn...
Fangorn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:29
Join Merry and Pippin as they travel through one of the most ancient forests in middle earth and speak with one of its most beloved denizens.
The Uruk-Hai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:09
Now we shift to the perspective of Merry and Pippin and their journey ahead of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli. Also sorry in advance if some of my Orc speech is too much (its difficult to be several different uruks at once).
The Riders of Rohan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:16
Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli are maintained their pursuit of Merry and Pippin in an effort to rescue them from the clutches of the Orcs. They are now in the lands of Rohan where they may or may not find tidings.....
The Departure of Boromir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:50
Now that Frodo and Sam have separated from the company, we will open the Two Towers with what has now befallen what remains of the Fellowship. For those who have read the book or seen the film already....you know what is…
The SDCC Trailer for Season 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:58
Season 2 is marching upon us friends, are you prepared for what is to come?