A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth

Alex Holmgren

Episodes 125
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
52%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Taking a casual journey though the works of Tolkien; going through the books as if it were an audio play, talking about upcoming Lord of the Rings news, and discussing thoughts and questions as we read through these stories.

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Recent Episodes

S7E10 The Steward and the King part 2

Mar 29, 2026 28m

Now at long last we see Aragorn come into his own...AND more besides!

S7E9 Colbert of the Rings

Mar 29, 2026 32m

Potential Spoilers: This is clarifying the news we received about the new Lord of the Rings project that they will be working on after The Hunt for Gollum and what is truth and what is eggs in…

S7E8 The Steward and the King part 1

Mar 22, 2026 28m

In the meantime, those remaining at Minas Tirith have no idea what is happening! All is in great doubt for them- time to see what befalls Eowyn and Faramir.

S7E7 The Fields of Cormallen

Mar 15, 2026 37m

Now we get to were the stories are at last reunited- see how the actions of Frodo and Sam...AND even Gollum have turned the tide for all the Free Peoples of Middle Earth.

S7E6 Mount Doom part 2: Sammath Naur

Mar 08, 2026 31m

Sammath Naur: the very place where Sauron created the Ring....now Frodo and Sam come to the End of All Things....

S7E5 Mt. Doom prt 1

Mar 01, 2026 28m

There never was much hope....just a fool's hope.

S7E4 The Land of Shadow part 2: Where there's Whip....There's a Way

Feb 22, 2026 36m

As we continue in chapter 2 The Land of Shadow, Frodo and Sam are continuing their dangerous trek across Mordor. Danger is around every corner and very little to no resources like food or water- see…

S7E3 An UNEXPECTED Interview: Stephen Gallagher

Feb 20, 2026 33m

Join me as I talk with Stephen Gallagher- composer of War of the Rohirrim- as we talk middle-earth and music!Disclaimer: we are both on mobiles so sound could be varying

S7E2 The Land of Shadow prt 1

Feb 08, 2026 28m

Now that Frodo and Sam have fled Cirith Ungol, they must now go down into the Land of Shadow....the Land of Mordor...where the shadows lie.

S7E1 The Tower of Cirith Ungol

Feb 01, 2026 1h 7m

Mae Govannen, my brave friends! As we jump into this episode, starting season 7 of our show, just know there may be some elements that may be disturbing to younger listeners; listener discretion is…

S6E21 The Black Gate Opens prt 2

Jan 25, 2026 12m

Sauron has taken the bait- but will our heroes survive the bite?

S6E20 The Black Gate Opens prt 1

Jan 01, 2026 39m

We come to it at last...King Aragorn Elessar and his token force of seven thousand go to assail the forces of Sauron- thereby giving Frodo a chance to complete his great task...BUT will they learn…

S6E19 The Last Debate prt 2

Jan 01, 2026 21m

Now the Captains of the West must decide what comes next- will they continue to hold out for a siege or will they push what momentum they have? OR will they go for a different plan?

S6E18 The Last Debate prt 1

Dec 25, 2025 30m

A moment of peace before the next fray....friends reunited, songs sang, and tales told.

S6E17 The Houses of Healing prt 2

Dec 20, 2025 32m

Will the Houses of Healing have what Aragorn needs to prove his right to the Kingship? The Hands of the King are the Hands of the Healer...

S6E16 The Houses of Healing prt 1

Dec 14, 2025 32m

Now we catch back up into Middle-Earth and join Gandalf, Pippin and Beregond as they bring Faramir to the Houses of Healing. As the day goes on though- Faramir will not be the sole occupant of note...

Netflix in Middle Earth?

Dec 07, 2025 16m Bonus

As many of you have probably heard, Netflix has won the bidding war for Warner Brothers- these are just some of my humble thoughts...what do you think?

S6E15 Pyre of Denethor

Dec 05, 2025 21m

WARNING: This particular chapter is very intense- parents please use discretion before listening to this episode.Now we rewind to the moment when the Witch-King leaves the Gates of Minas Tirith and…

S6E14 Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 2

Nov 23, 2025 19m

Now that the Witch-King has been vanquished....Theoden is still no more...and there are still many more enemies to fight.

S6E13 Battle of the Pelennor Fields prt 1

Nov 18, 2025 31m

Now we see what the dread Lord of the Nazgul has to respond to the charge of the Rohirrim. How will it bear for Theoden, Eomer, Eowyn and Merry? Listen in and find out!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth have?

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth has published 125 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth still active?

A Leisurely Stroll Through Middle-Earth is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.

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