Show overview
The Middle-earth Mixer has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 23 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 56 min — 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 show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 14 episodes published. Published by Evan.
From the publisher
Discussing themes and lore from Tolkien's works.
Latest Episodes
View all 23 episodesValar pt. 2
Valar pt. 1: Creation
Children of Hurin pt 2
Sorry for the wait.
Ep 18Children of Hurin 1: A Conversation with Morgoth
Join in as I jump into the first part of the Children of Hurin and an important conversation that governs the story.
Ep 17Of The Angmar Wars
Jump in as I go over the history of the Angmar Wars and the fall of Arnor.
Ep 16Helm Hammerhand and Rohan's First Line of Kings
Welcome back. Join me as I discuss some of the early history of Rohan culminating with the story of Helm Hammerhand.
Ep 15Why isn't Aragorn on the throne at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings?
Listen in as I attempt to clarify why Aragorn is not on the Gondorian throne at the beginning of The Lord of the Rings. What political obstacles does he face?
Ep 14The Debate of Finrod and Andreth
On the Athrabeth. One of the most important pieces of Tolkien's writings you probably never heard of.
Ep 13The Eagles and Why They're Not Flying It to Mordor
Join me as I give a brief explainer on the Eagles of Middle-earth and answer THE QUESTION.
Ep 12On Tom Bombadil
Who is Tom Bombadil? What is Tom Bombadil? Settle in. Let me explain.
Ep 11Rings of Power Episode 8 Review
Join me and a very special guest to the show as we review the last episode of season 1 together.
Ep 10The Rings of Power Episode 7 Review
Listen in for my review of episode 7.
Ep 10The Rings of Power Episode 6 Review
Listen in as I review Episode 6.
Ep 9The Rings of Power Episode 5 Review
Tune in for my review of episode 5 of The Rings of Power!
Ep 8The Rings of Power Episode 4 Review
Tune in as I dissect Episode 4 and give my thoughts on things I found interesting,
Ep 7Rings of Power Episode 3 Review
Join me as I share my thoughts on Episode 3 of The Rings of Power titled "Adar."
Ep 6The Rings of Power Episode 1 Review
Join Middle-earth Mixer and one of my best friends and noted cultural critic Josh Devin for things we liked and didn't like in the first episode of The Rings of Power.
Ep 6My Favorite Part of The Silmarillion
Listen in as I share a quick half episode on my favorite part of The Silmarillion.
Ep 5The Destruction of the Trees
Join me as I casually dive into the Destruction of Telperion an Laurelin, and do some character introduction and lessons on Ungoliant.
Ep 4Rings of Power New Teaser Trailer Reaction
Join me for a laid back episode as I jump into the teaser!