
Show overview
The Green Door Podcast: All things Tolkien has been publishing since 2018, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 27 episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 51 min and 1h 26m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2018, with 14 episodes published. Published by The Green Door Podcast.
From the publisher
A Tolkien podcast that takes a relaxing approach to the professor's works. A place to come and enjoy a shared love for all things Tolkien. From mathoms to mallorns, Gondor to Gondolin. From Bag-end to Beleriand and Arda to New Zealand. Hobbits at heart are always welcome.
Latest Episodes
View all 27 episodesEp 28Second Breakfast. Ep.6. The Old Forest and the Withywindle
Thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast. In this episode we explore the chapter 'The Old Forest and the Withywindle' from The Return of the Shadow, Volume Six of the History of Middle-Earth. We see the hobbits enter the Old Forest along with the first musical appearance of a certain Tom the Bomb! The fire, as usual, is crackling so do come in, pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink and isolate with us in the hobbit hole. Most importantly, stay safe!
Ep 27Second Breakfast. Ep.5. To Maggot's Farm and Buckland
In search of mushrooms! Seriously.... where are the mushrooms? Thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast. In this episode we explore the chapter 'To Maggot's Farm and Buckland' from The Return of the Shadow exploring how the meeting with Farmer Maggot and his smaller yappier dog started out as well as a 'merry' meeting in Buckland! The fire is crackling so do come and isolate with us in the hobbit hole. Most importantly, stay safe!
Ep 26Second Breakfast. Ep.4. Of Gollum and the Ring
A slight detour or maybe a shortcut to more information about that pesky magic ring! Once more our thanks for joining us for another Second Breakfast! In this episode we explore the chapter 'Of Gollum and the Ring' from The Return of the Shadow and witness how The Professor built on the already established character of Gollum and developed the backstory of the Ring. The fire is crackling so do come join us in the hobbit hole!

Ep 25Episode 16: Smack my Bishop
Please join ads and James as we discuss the Sun and the Moon. We saved several seats by the fire as we sit around Bag End and discuss heavenly bodies. Special thanks to beyond the guitar and Harry Murrell for the EXCELLENT intro and outro music!
Ep 24A Green Door Podcast Special
We do hope you enjoy this special and unique episode celebrating how the Professor's storytelling continues to inspire and bring lifelong enjoyment to adults and children alike! They are most certainly books and characters that will pass down generations! XXX
Ep 23Second Breakfast. Ep.3. From Hobbiton to the Woody End
A storm is brewing both outside the hobbit hole and in the pages of The Return of the Shadow! Thank you for joining us for Second Breakfast. In this third episode we explore the chapter 'From Hobbiton to the Woody End' and see who Bingo Bolger Baggins and his friends meet on the road. Pour yourself a hot beverage and come join us by the fire!

Ep 22Tolkien Fan vs Star Wars Fan Rap Battle
**WARNING** THIS POST CONTAINS BAD RAP MUSIC. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED This is NOT a regular episode of The Green Door Podcast. it is an older project created by James O'Flaherty and Rob Wade (of Talk Star Wars Podcast and Emotionally 14 and Crazy Train...check out his stuff on youtube) We thought it would be fun to embarrass ourselves and share here.

Ep 21Episode 15: Making Friends and Weapons
Come and Ramble on with Ads and James through Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion;Of The Sindar. Special thanks as always to Harry Murrell and Nathan Mills from Beyond the Guitar for the excellent outro and intro music! Be sure to like and subscribe to their Youtube channels!

Ep 20Second Breakfast. Ep.2. A Long-Expected Party
Food Glorious Food.... Thanks for joining us for episode 2 of Second Breakfast! In this morning's episode we look at Volume VI of The History of Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien - The Return of the Shadow, and specifically the opening chapter - A Long-Expected Party. Sausages and mustard anyone?

Ep 19Maythology Ep 1. Dwarves and their gifts
The Dwarves of Tolkien's Legendarium are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and live up to the image of their creator-father, Aule. Norse myths are to Tolkien what Second Breakfast is to Breakfast. In this first episode of Maythology, we explore the legendary gifts the Dwarves of Nidavellir crafted for the Gods and Goddesses of Asgard. All this and more coming up right now!

Ep 18Second Breakfast. Ep.1. Introductions
So glad you've decided to join us for Second Breakfast! We are excited to introduce a new additional show under the umbrella of The Green Door where we explore Volume VI of The History of Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien - The Return of the Shadow. Do fill your plate and come join us by the fire!

Ep 17Episode 14: A long Time Coming
thank you once again for joining us for episode 14 of the Green Door podcast. This episode was filled with technical difficulties and took a while to produce but we think it turned out exactly how it should have. 100 minutes of Tolkien goodness. Enjoy

Ep 16Episode 13: Spring Fish
We hope you enjoy this timely offering. Keep your feet, and happy wandering.

Ep 15The Green Door Christmas Special
Join us in this 1 off Christmas special where we visit with many well-known Middle-earth friends at Brandy Hall. The recipe for this episode is simple. Two parts make believe, one part silliness and three parts Christmas cheer. We even wrote a Carol for you. Merry Christmas everyone.

Ep 14Episode 12: Lightly Addicted
We are back in Rivendell this week in order to welcome another very special ringbearer into our fellowship. Please find a seat by our fire and pack your pipe because this episode is as twisty and turny as the road to the last Homely House. In this show, May, Ads and James all agree to agree that Manwë is both terrific and terrible. We look into and assess Bilbo's payment for burglary services rendered. And we take the risk and look into a seeing stone... Special thanks to Jeff (& Sebastian) LaSala from Tor.com *Check out his Silmarillion Primer series!! Intro music: Concerning Hobbits Medley by Nathan Mills @beyondtheguitar on YouTube Outro music: Rohan Medely by Harry Murrell @HarryMurrell on YouTube

Ep 13Episode 11: Bear Wallet
Thanks for stopping by the hobbit hole again this week for another installment of the The Green Door Podcast. Ads and James make for Weathertop this time and bring something special and exciting with them. They dive into Chapter 7; Of The Silmirals And The Unrest Of The Noldor. As always, they attack the material from a lay perspective and try to have some fun along the way. So please grab your favourite chair, sit back and enjoy. *Caution, There is some wildlife out and about...
Ep 12Episode 10. Peace is Boring
Welcome to Bag End. Please enjoy the warmth of the 🔥. We have published this episode twice in hopes to solve a glitch with iTunes.

Ep 11Episode 10. Peace is Boring
In this the 10th episode of The Green Door Podcast, we tackle chapter 6, Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. May drops by with some of her goodies as we welcome everybody to Bag-End once again for a fireside chat. Who knew Melkor and Fëanor were so alike? You did? Well then come and join the conversation! Kettle is on the stove....😃----more----

Ep 10Episode 9. Faërie Island
Ads and I take a long walk to the edge of the known world for this episode. We do our best to uncover some fun tidbits hidden within the pages of chapter 5: Of Eldamar and the Princes of Eladalië. Action figures and Amazon series speculation fill up the corners of our sea side conversation. Please leave us your thoughts and any feedback. Happy wandering Don't forget to check out our friend Matt: .https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzfrplbcuisb-dS7ifXBNvg
Ep 9Episode 8. A love Story?
After many weeks, episode 8 is finally here. Thanks to everyone for your input, interactions and great attitudes as you waited to this long overdue offering from The Green Door Podcast. We talk about love but it isn't all roses and there is significant discord between the hosts in this one. All in good fun of course. We hope you enjoy it. *This episode marks the start of something new and a special listener will be the first inducted into an exclusive club... Special thanks to Harry Murrell ( YouTube channel of the same name) and Nathan Mills ( @Beyondtheguitar) for their amazing music.