Not you, sorry — Morgoth. At least that’s Húrin’s opinion as he continues his defiance of the Dark Lord in this week’s First Age Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 109 - Third Age Thursday: A Bulwark of Gondor
12/2/2026 | 9 mins.
We continue our study of the Men of Middle-earth, this time looking at the ancestors of the Rohirrim, known early on as the Northmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 109 - Word-nerd Wednesday: Ló and Behold
11/2/2026 | 9 mins.
Join The Man of the West as he looks at the etymology of a few more of the rivers and towns in Gondor, continuing our journey west through the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 109 - Tolkien Tuesday: The ‘Fan Mail’ Keeps On Coming In
10/2/2026 | 9 mins.
And now you know the title isn’t a reference to The Man of the West! Join Alan as he begins a two-part look at another letter Tolkien wrote to his aunt, Jane Neave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Week 109 - Middle-earth Map Monday: Angbor the Fearless
09/2/2026 | 11 mins.
Join The Man of the West as he continues his journey through Gondor, looking at Lamedon, the Morthond Vale, and the uniquely-named ridge that separates the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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