Keep on Tolkien is a podcast that aims to bridge the gap between the novice and expert in Tolkien's world. A world of high fantasy full of Eldar, Atani, Naugrim, and Ainur. If you're not familiar with any of those terms, but you grew up on the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, then this the podcast for you. Tune in and let Danny Jay and Joel Notermann take you on a passionate and sarcastic journey into some of their favorite parts of the Tolkien legendarium. Have questions, comments, or something you want to hear? Shoot us a message on your favorite social media site! We want to hear from you!
Episodes (19)
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Episode #19 - "Shafted" Characters (Part 2/2)
Episode #19 - "Shafted" Characters (Part 2/2)
Published: 12 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:05:38We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie adaptations.We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie adaptations.
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Episode #18 - "Shafted" Characters (Part 1/2)
Episode #18 - "Shafted" Characters (Part 1/2)
Published: 12 Mar 2018 Duration: 35:08We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie adaptations.We wanted to have some fun, so we comprised a list of 30 characters from the Lord of the Rings BOOK trilogy who we think were not justly portrayed, or otherwise completely "shafted" in the movie adaptations.
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Episode #17 - Character Profile: Gandalf (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 2/2)
Episode #17 - Character Profile: Gandalf (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 2/2)
Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 54:30We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!
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Episode #16 - Character Profile: Gandalf (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 1/2)
Episode #16 - Character Profile: Gandalf (Season 2 Premiere) (Part 1/2)
Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:05:48We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!We're happy to be back for a 2nd Season, and we wanted to start with a bang! Tune in for our 2-Part Season 2 premiere on everyone's favorite wizard, Gandalf!
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Episode #15 - Cirdan The Shipwright (Season 1 Finale)
Episode #15 - Cirdan The Shipwright (Season 1 Finale)
Published: 24 Dec 2017 Duration: 47:53It's our Season 1 Finale, and since the beginning we've been name dropping a certain character... CIRDAN THE SHIPWRIGHT! Tune in as we nerd out over our FAVORITE Tolkien character of all time!It's our Season 1 Finale, and since the beginning we've been name dropping a certain character... CIRDAN THE SHIPWRIGHT! Tune in as we nerd out over our FAVORITE Tolkien character of all time!
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Episode # 14 - Eärendil the Star of High Hope
Episode # 14 - Eärendil the Star of High Hope
Published: 11 Dec 2017 Duration: 36:41For this episode we wanted to talk about an important character who ties up the First Age. Tune in for our conversation about Eärendil the Star of High Hope.For this episode we wanted to talk about an important character who ties up the First Age. Tune in for our conversation about Eärendil the Star of High Hope.
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Episode #13 - Tuor Eladar (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin')
Episode #13 - Tuor Eladar (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin')
Published: 5 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:03:04This episode we discuss the life of Tuor son of Huor (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin'). This is Tolkien's 3rd of the Three Great Tales of the Elder Days, a tale of inspiration and hope in the face of doom.This episode we discuss the life of Tuor son of Huor (the story of 'The Fall of Gondolin'). This is Tolkien's 3rd of the Three Great Tales of the Elder Days, a tale of inspiration and hope in the face of doom.
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Episode #12 - Túrin Turambar (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 2/2)
Episode #12 - Túrin Turambar (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 2/2)
Published: 28 Nov 2017 Duration: 54:04Pour yourself a drink and take a seat for this Part 2 of our conversation on Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin'), Tolkien's great tragedy of the First Age.Pour yourself a drink and take a seat for this Part 2 of our conversation on Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin'), Tolkien's great tragedy of the First Age.
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Episode #11 - Túrin Turambar (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 1/2)
Episode #11 - Túrin Turambar (the story of The Children of Húrin)(Part 1/2)
Published: 20 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:08:37This episode will focus on the character Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin). This is the second of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. When we first started this podcast this was one of the stories we fantasi... Read more →This episode will focus on the character Túrin Turambar (or the story of 'The Children of Húrin). This is the second of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. When we first started this podcast this was one of the stories we fantasi... Read more →
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Episode #10 - Tolkien vs. Video Games feat. Gamer Radio
Episode #10 - Tolkien vs. Video Games feat. Gamer Radio
Published: 14 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:14:48For your listening pleasure, we talk Lord of the Rings video games with our brothers and Gamer Radio Podcast. Tune in as we nerd out about video games with our friends Trever, Cody, and Dominick.For your listening pleasure, we talk Lord of the Rings video games with our brothers and Gamer Radio Podcast. Tune in as we nerd out about video games with our friends Trever, Cody, and Dominick.
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Episode #9 - Beren and Lúthien (Part 2/2)
Episode #9 - Beren and Lúthien (Part 2/2)
Published: 8 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:11:52We are happy to bring you Part 2 of our discussion of Beren and Lúthien, the first of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. Tune in and nerd out with us as we discuss the EPIC conclusion of this essential tale!We are happy to bring you Part 2 of our discussion of Beren and Lúthien, the first of Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days. Tune in and nerd out with us as we discuss the EPIC conclusion of this essential tale!
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Episode #8 - Beren and Lúthien (Part 1/2)
Episode #8 - Beren and Lúthien (Part 1/2)
Published: 30 Oct 2017 Duration: 43:05We are VERY excited to bring to you our first episode pertaining to Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days! This episode will focus on the first of the three tales, "Beren and Lúthien". This is not only one of the most magical and fa... Read more →We are VERY excited to bring to you our first episode pertaining to Tolkien's Three Great Tales of the Elder Days! This episode will focus on the first of the three tales, "Beren and Lúthien". This is not only one of the most magical and fa... Read more →
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Episode #7 - A Whiff of Old Toby (Forum)
Episode #7 - A Whiff of Old Toby (Forum)
Published: 24 Oct 2017 Duration: 50:37We wanted to switch things up for episode 7. Rather then spewing a bunch of information at you, we wanted to have a relaxed open discussion with some friends about Tolkien's work, and what it means to us. Tune in as we nerd out with some fr... Read more →We wanted to switch things up for episode 7. Rather then spewing a bunch of information at you, we wanted to have a relaxed open discussion with some friends about Tolkien's work, and what it means to us. Tune in as we nerd out with some fr... Read more →
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Episode #6 - The Sundering of the Elves
Episode #6 - The Sundering of the Elves
Published: 16 Oct 2017 Duration: 35:22For our 6th episode we thought it would be appropriate to touch on the different types of elves that exist in Tolkien's Legendarium. This episode may be the most dense with names and places, but also one of the most important for understand... Read more →For our 6th episode we thought it would be appropriate to touch on the different types of elves that exist in Tolkien's Legendarium. This episode may be the most dense with names and places, but also one of the most important for understand... Read more →
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Episode #5 - Melkor (Character Profile)
Episode #5 - Melkor (Character Profile)
Published: 10 Oct 2017 Duration: 49:50For our 5th episode, and second character profile, we wanted to talk about one of the most important characters in all of Tolkien's work, Melkor (Morgoth). He is the origins of evil in the world of Arda, and almost all the events, from crea... Read more →For our 5th episode, and second character profile, we wanted to talk about one of the most important characters in all of Tolkien's work, Melkor (Morgoth). He is the origins of evil in the world of Arda, and almost all the events, from crea... Read more →
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Episode #4 - Sauron (Character Profile)
Episode #4 - Sauron (Character Profile)
Published: 1 Oct 2017 Duration: 53:19For our 4th episode we thought it would be fun to do a kind of Character Profile on Sauron. Someone we think everyone knows, but might not know that much about. Tune in and nerd out with us as we go all the way back to creation itself as we... Read more →For our 4th episode we thought it would be fun to do a kind of Character Profile on Sauron. Someone we think everyone knows, but might not know that much about. Tune in and nerd out with us as we go all the way back to creation itself as we... Read more →
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Episode #3 - The Hobbit Movie Trilogy: What we LIKED (Part 3/3)
Episode #3 - The Hobbit Movie Trilogy: What we LIKED (Part 3/3)
Published: 23 Sep 2017 Duration: 32:42After 2 episodes of negativity we thought it would be refreshing to touch on what we actually LIKED about the Hobbit trilogy. We get so lost in the hate that we often forget there was SOME pretty cool stuff too. It is in Tolkien's universe ... Read more →After 2 episodes of negativity we thought it would be refreshing to touch on what we actually LIKED about the Hobbit trilogy. We get so lost in the hate that we often forget there was SOME pretty cool stuff too. It is in Tolkien's universe ... Read more →
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Episode #2 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Part 2/3)
Episode #2 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Part 2/3)
Published: 14 Sep 2017 Duration: 47:20While preparing for episode 2, we realized how many things we wanted to... critique, and became very frustrated. We should probably have sufficiently covered the topic in 1 episode, at least, as far as our audience is concerned. But we deci... Read more →While preparing for episode 2, we realized how many things we wanted to... critique, and became very frustrated. We should probably have sufficiently covered the topic in 1 episode, at least, as far as our audience is concerned. But we deci... Read more →
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Episode #1 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Part 1/3)
Episode #1 - Why The Hobbit Movie Trilogy Sucks (Part 1/3)
Published: 5 Sep 2017 Duration: 32:14For our pilot we wanted to start with something simple, why the Hobbit movie trilogy SUCKS. Tune in for Part 1 of a multi episode critique as we rip the Hobbit trilogy a new one.For our pilot we wanted to start with something simple, why the Hobbit movie trilogy SUCKS. Tune in for Part 1 of a multi episode critique as we rip the Hobbit trilogy a new one.