While Turin and Nienor enjoyed a few short years of peace, the dragon of Nargothrond was busy—growing, plotting, and gathering his forces. When a new threat begins pressing into the Forest of Brethil, Turin must choose between keeping his vows of secrecy and safety…or revealing himself once more as the Black Sword. Just as the woodmen begin to hope their struggles are behind them, word spreads that Glaurung is on the move—and he isn’t coming quietly.

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Surprise bonus episode! While Abi and Ashley were together for a visit, we bought and opened our very first pack of Magic: The Gathering – Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle-earth cards from Wizards of the Coast. Neither of us actually play Magic: The Gathering, but we couldn’t resist the chance to admire the gorgeous artwork, creative details, and all the ways these cards tie into Tolkien’s world. It’s a short, fun episode full of first-time reactions, laughs, and a little extra Tolkien magic.

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Turin and his men stumble across a mysterious young woman in the wild—and from that moment, nothing will be quite the same. As Nienor (or Niniel, as she’s now called) begins to heal, new bonds form, old shadows lurk, and things get… complicated.

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Last episode ended on a heavy note with Mablung’s sorrow, but in today’s chapter the path takes some unexpected turns. What begins with a glimmer of relief quickly shifts into new challenges, as a long journey leads through hidden roads, moments of weariness, and dangers lurking closer than anyone dares to expect. Along the way, we’ll talk about Tolkien’s tender touches of parenthood woven into the tale, curious echoes of the Valar, and imagery that feels both haunting and beautiful. And just when rest seems possible, storm and shadow change everything once again—setting the stage for a powerful new turn in the story.

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Morwen and Nienor are hitting the road (well, forest) on a daring quest to find Turin — but things are getting pretty quiet... maybe too quiet? Mablung’s on edge, dragons are smelling bad (literally), and sneaky spying on Nargothrond is the new game plan. Join us as we dive into tangled timelines, a grumpy elf’s travel complaints, and a very sassy dragon who loves mind games. It’s a wild ride full of surprises, magic, and a whole lot of “what just happened?!” moments.

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Big news from the Shire! We got early access to Tales of the Shire and couldn’t wait to share all the details with you. In this episode, hear our honest review—the good (so much good!), the tiny bit of bad, and a few funny little glitches that honestly just added to the charm. Is it fun for kids? Can you really garden, fish, decorate your Hobbit home, and befriend a duck named Ladle? (Spoiler: YES.) If you’ve been wondering what this cozy little game is really like, we’ve got all the answers—and plenty of laughs—waiting for you!

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This week, we’re shifting our focus from Túrin’s forest brooding to a bold new journey—one led by a mother who refuses to sit still while rumors swirl. As whispers from Nargothrond reach Doriath, tensions rise, tempers flare, and long-held restraint begins to crack. Duty, grief, and stubborn determination collide in unexpected ways as new characters step forward and familiar ones surprise us. Let’s just say… the House of Húrin isn’t done stirring things up, and not even Thingol and Melian can keep the storm from brewing.

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In this episode, Túrin parts ways with the survivors of Dor-lómin (probably for their own safety) and heads off to rescue Finduilas… a month too late. Along the way, he fakes an army, earns a new nickname ("Wildman of the Woods"—creative!), and ends up collapsing on a grave in peak dramatic fashion. Brandir is not thrilled to have him around, but Túrin decides it's time for a fresh start: new name, new outlook, same old doom. What could go wrong?

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