Show overview
Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 374 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 800 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 50m and 2h 26m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Mythgard Institute.
From the publisher
Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
Latest Episodes
View all 374 episodesSession 373: Aragorn Speaks with Skill in a Hard Place
Session 372: Stooping and Looking in Mirrormere
Session 371: Pausing for Wonder
Session 370: Dwarven Tourism
Ep 370Session 369: Aragorn's Leadership
Time to begin a new chapter. Today we start wandering towards Lothlorien, where we might possibly lose track of time... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Interested in discussing Dr. Corey Olsen's ExLoTR podcast? Signum University is hosting live Discussion Groups via Zoom through our Blackberry platform ( https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/ ). Groups will meet once per month for 1 hour for live discussion via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded as well in case you are unable to attend live and are FREE for our first 3 months! Registration for sections can be found here: https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/partners/enroll/
Ep 369Session 368: Grief in the Sunlight
We have come at last the end of the chapter, and a pause in the hectic escape from Moria. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Interested in discussing Dr. Corey Olsen's ExLoTR podcast? Signum University is hosting live Discussion Groups via Zoom through our Blackberry platform ( https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/ ). Groups will meet once per month for 1 hour for live discussion via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded as well in case you are unable to attend live and are FREE for our first 3 months! Registration for sections can be found here: https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/partners/enroll/
Ep 368Session 367: Flying Fools
Tonight we watch as the Company continues to obey Gandalf's last command and sees the sunlight again. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 367Session 366: Aftermath
Doom has come, and Gandalf has fallen. What do we do now? Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 366Session 365: His Staff Was Broken on the Stone
Tonight we discuss the final action in Gandalf's confrontation with the Balrog, as things take a sharp downward turn. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 365Session 364: The Balrog Attacks
Tonight, the conflict between Gandalf and the Balrog gets physical. Probably.
Ep 364Session 363: The Fight on the Bridge
We return to the epic conflict on the Bridge of Khazad-dum, already in progress.
Ep 363Session 362: Gandalf on the Bridge
We have arrived, on our 9th Anniversary Class, at Gandalf's speech on the Bridge of Khazad-dum! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 362Session 361: The Confrontation
Tonight we discuss the (first) description that has led so many readers to think that Balrogs have wings.
Ep 361Session 360: Crossing That Bridge
Tonight we examine the crossing of the Bridge of Khazad-dum, as the Balrog approaches. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 360Session 359: Boromir's Response to the Balrog
We've seen Legolas's terror, Gimli's grief, and Gandalf's resignation. But how does Boromir respond to the Balrog? Interest Form on Exploring the Lord of the Rings Discussion Groups https://forms.gle/9s94eyrpWnHaW3xu7 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 359Session 358: Recognizing Doom
Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 358Session 357: Doom, Doom
Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 357Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 356Session 355: Looking Behind
This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
Ep 355Session 354: The Floor is Ghâsh
Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv