Longwinded One: The Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast dedicated to literature, language, and the fantastic. Home of the Inglorion Bastards Trilogy, the dramatized Sembian Revival campaign, and the original LitRPG story "The Four Treasures." Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Seasons 1-3 (Episodes 1-150) are set in Middle Earth. Season 4 (Episodes 151-200) are set in Forgotten Realms. Season 5 (Episodes 201-250) is focused on LitRPG & GameLit.
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Cerin Amroth & The Great Glow Worms
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBThe group returns the bodies of Eärendil and Arien to the palace of Ilmarin. Ezellendur becomes the Avatar of Eönwë. The group begins the Trial of Irmo and travels to Cerin Amroth. There they encounter Arwen, circa in FA 211. Though there are no more Golden Mallorn trees in Lothlórien, Arwen tells the group that Tesoro's cloak is the key to reviving a Golden Mallorn. She sends them to collect the vemon of the Great Glow Worms on the Olórë Mallë.
S03E20 - Inglorion Bastards: Cerin Amroth & The Great Glow Worms
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBThe group returns the bodies of Eärendil and Arien to the palace of Ilmarin. Ezellendur becomes the Avatar of Eönwë. The group begins the Trial of Irmo and travels to Cerin Amroth. There they encounter Arwen, circa in FA 211. Though there are no more Golden Mallorn trees in Lothlórien, Arwen tells the group that Tesoro's cloak is the key to reviving a Golden Mallorn. She sends them to collect the vemon of the Great Glow Worms on the Olórë Mallë.
The Death Throes of Ancalagon
April 16, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBThe party manages to collect Arien and the last Silmaril before defeating Ancalagon and heading back through the portal to Ilmarin. Find out why Ancalagon destroyed the three peaks of Thangorodrim the first time he died.
S03E19 - Inglorion Bastards: The Death Throes of Ancalagon
April 16, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBThe party manages to collect Arien and the last Silmaril before defeating Ancalagon and heading back through the portal to Ilmarin. Find out why Ancalagon destroyed the three peaks of Thangorodrim the first time he died.
My Most Beloved Stars
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Coronavirus is bad. Thousands of people are sick and dying. Many people are isolated. Governments and economies are suffering. People have had to put their lives on hold, so to speak. And though the Longwinded One is suffering the same fate as millions of others, including a delayed Tolkien pilgrimage to England, there is some good to be found in these strange times. The first good thing is the ability to spend more time with family. And if Jimmy Fallon can do the Tonight show from home,...
S03E18 - Inglorion Bastards: My Most Beloved Stars
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Coronavirus is bad. Thousands of people are sick and dying. Many people are isolated. Governments and economies are suffering. People have had to put their lives on hold, so to speak. And though the Longwinded One is suffering the same fate as millions of others, including a delayed Tolkien pilgrimage to England, there is some good to be found in these strange times. The first good thing is the ability to spend more time with family. And if Jimmy Fallon can do the Tonight show from home,...
The Silmaril of Eärendil
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBThe last of the episodes with audio difficulties, in this episode the players meet their match. Ancalagon begins the beat down, and the group finds the body of Eärendil and his silmaril.
S03E17 - Inglorion Bastards: The Silmaril of Eärendil
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 17.7 MBThe last of the episodes with audio difficulties, in this episode the players meet their match. Ancalagon begins the beat down, and the group finds the body of Eärendil and his silmaril.
S03E16 - Inglorion Bastards: Ancalagon's Revenge
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14 MBHaving been awakened by Gwarthaur, Ancalagon the Black has knocked Eärendil out of the sky. With him fell his Silmaril and the carriers of the sun and moon, Arien and Tilion. While traveling through Oiomúrë, they find Tilion and the great maiar Eönwë. Then the group arrives at the Helcaraxë, where they find the body of Eärendil and his nemesis.
Ancalagon's Revenge
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14 MBHaving been awakened by Gwarthaur, Ancalagon the Black has knocked Eärendil out of the sky. With him fell his Silmaril and the carriers of the sun and moon, Arien and Tilion. While traveling through Oiomúrë, they find Tilion and the great maiar Eönwë. Then the group arrives at the Helcaraxë, where they find the body of Eärendil and his nemesis.
The Lay of Narsilion
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBAfter the Trial of Ulmo, the group is back on Taniquetil reviewing the Octagram of Ilmarin. The DM tries to bring Charlie up to speed on how to run Burin, and after a short rest, the crew braces for an adventure into the frigid Helcaraxë in the Trial of Vana. Having been reinvigorated, Ulmo begins singing the lay of Narsilion. The group learns of Arien, Tilion, and Eönwë.
S03E15 - Inglorion Bastards: The Lay of Narsilion
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 19.2 MBAfter the Trial of Ulmo, the group is back on Taniquetil reviewing the Octagram of Ilmarin. The DM tries to bring Charlie up to speed on how to run Burin, and after a short rest, the crew braces for an adventure into the frigid Helcaraxë in the Trial of Vana. Having been reinvigorated, Ulmo begins singing the lay of Narsilion. The group learns of Arien, Tilion, and Eönwë.
S03E14 - Inglorion Bastards: A Conversation with Dr. Dimitra Fimi
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBA treasure trove of fun and interesting stories, listen as Dr. Fimi discusses her written work, her most influential mentors, her favorite interviews, discovering treasures in the Bodleian Library, why The Hobbit is so much fun to read aloud, and the lay called Narsilion. Tolkien Experience Podcast: https://luke-shelton.com/2020/01/03/tep-1-dimitra-fimi/
A Conversation with Dr. Dimitra Fimi
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 45.3 MBA treasure trove of fun and interesting stories, listen as Dr. Fimi discusses her written work, her most influential mentors, her favorite interviews, discovering treasures in the Bodleian Library, why The Hobbit is so much fun to read aloud, and the lay called Narsilion. Tolkien Experience Podcast: https://luke-shelton.com/2020/01/03/tep-1-dimitra-fimi/
The Silmaril of Maglor
March 26, 2020 11:50 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MBCharlie, Burin's new player, joins in this episode. And though we had some technical difficulties (you can't hear the player microphones), the storyline is intact. The group defeats the kraken and takes both the Dragon Helm of Dorlomin and Silmaril of Maglor back to Ilmarin.
S03E13 - Inglorion Bastards: The Silmaril of Maglor
March 26, 2020 11:50 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MBCharlie, Burin's new player, joins in this episode. And though we had some technical difficulties (you can't hear the player microphones), the storyline is intact. The group defeats the kraken and takes both the Dragon Helm of Dorlomin and Silmaril of Maglor back to Ilmarin.
Fan Interview: Liam and Bea
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin us as we talk to two fans of the podcast. Liam is from the USA and Bea is from Norway. Together we talk about the campaign, Tolkien, and D&D in general. At around 29 minutes you begin to understand why the podcast is called the "Longwinded One." Other Podcasts Mentioned: Adventure Zone Realms of Ukodor Tolkien Professor Tolkien Experience Podcast
S03E12 - Inglorion Bastards: Fan Interview: Liam and Bea
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin us as we talk to two fans of the podcast. Liam is from the USA and Bea is from Norway. Together we talk about the campaign, Tolkien, and D&D in general. At around 29 minutes you begin to understand why the podcast is called the "Longwinded One." Other Podcasts Mentioned: Adventure Zone Realms of Ukodor Tolkien Professor Tolkien Experience Podcast
Release the Kraken
March 19, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBJoin the characters as Maglor leads them into the underwater structure that houses his former Silmaril. Unfortunately, the Silmaril has an angry roommate.
S03E11 - Inglorion Bastards: Release the Kraken
March 19, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.8 MBJoin the characters as Maglor leads them into the underwater structure that houses his former Silmaril. Unfortunately, the Silmaril has an angry roommate.
Maglor's Gap
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBHeading down to the sea from Ered Luin, the party encounters Maglor standing in the waves. Beside him is another Maglor... The group must decide who is the real son of Feanor, defeat the summoned giant minions, then convince the real elf prince to show them into Maglor's Gap (which was part of Beleriand and is now underwater). He eludes to a great sea creature who has taken his former jewel into its underwater lair.
S03E10 - Inglorion Bastards: Maglor's Gap
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBHeading down to the sea from Ered Luin, the party encounters Maglor standing in the waves. Beside him is another Maglor... The group must decide who is the real son of Feanor, defeat the summoned giant minions, then convince the real elf prince to show them into Maglor's Gap (which was part of Beleriand and is now underwater). He eludes to a great sea creature who has taken his former jewel into its underwater lair.
"The Seventh in Line and Seventh in Number"
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBThe crew pops out in Mount Dolmed, inside the once great slopes of Nogrod. Here, the spot of awakening for the father of the Firebeards, Burin discovers his true parentage, son of Dain, King Under the Mountain. That puts him in a somewhat unique position in the line of Durin. Afterward, the fellowship sets out west to the coast to find the second son of Fëanor.
S03E09 - Inglorion Bastards: "The Seventh in Line and Seventh in Number"
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBThe crew pops out in Mount Dolmed, inside the once great slopes of Nogrod. Here, the spot of awakening for the father of the Firebeards, Burin discovers his true parentage, son of Dain, King Under the Mountain. That puts him in a somewhat unique position in the line of Durin. Afterward, the fellowship sets out west to the coast to find the second son of Fëanor.
Chatting with the High King
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBOn top of Taniquetil there sits the "mansion of the high airs," referred to as Ilmarin. The players find eight Valar inside looking weary and unmoving. There the High King of the Vanyar, Ingwë, teaches the characters how to travel to and from Ilmarin in a portal. The first stop is Ered Luin, the Blue Mountains.
S03E08 - Inglorion Bastards: Chatting with the High King
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 16.5 MBOn top of Taniquetil there sits the "mansion of the high airs," referred to as Ilmarin. The players find eight Valar inside looking weary and unmoving. There the High King of the Vanyar, Ingwë, teaches the characters how to travel to and from Ilmarin in a portal. The first stop is Ered Luin, the Blue Mountains.
S03E07 - Inglorion Bastards: Ted Nasmith: A Powerful Affinity for Tolkien
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBAn incredible artist, scholar, musician, and conversationalist, Ted Nasmith delights in this episode as he talks about the evolution of his art and projects. Get to know the man who has turned beloved words into beloved art. Podcast References: All Artwork can be found on tednasmith.com Ballantine LOTR Covers Hildebrandt Calendars Oxonmoot Paul C Godfried Opera Artistic Influence: Mayfield Parrish NC Wyeth Arthur Rackham
Ted Nasmith: A Powerful Affinity for Tolkien
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBAn incredible artist, scholar, musician, and conversationalist, Ted Nasmith delights in this episode as he talks about the evolution of his art and projects. Get to know the man who has turned beloved words into beloved art. Podcast References: All Artwork can be found on tednasmith.com Ballantine LOTR Covers Hildebrandt Calendars Oxonmoot Paul C Godfried Opera Artistic Influence: Mayfield Parrish NC Wyeth Arthur Rackham
S03E06 - Inglorion Bastards: The Octagram of Ilmarin
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MBThe heroes are pushed back to the walls of Tirion before they head up to the domed mansion at the peak of Taniquetil. There, the king of the Vanyar elves, Ingwë, explains why the Valar are "weary" and the tasks they must complete to prepare for the coming of Morgoth. These trials are presenting on something called the Octagram of Ilmarin.
The Octagram of Ilmarin
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 21.2 MBThe heroes are pushed back to the walls of Tirion before they head up to the domed mansion at the peak of Taniquetil. There, the king of the Vanyar elves, Ingwë, explains why the Valar are "weary" and the tasks they must complete to prepare for the coming of Morgoth. These trials are presenting on something called the Octagram of Ilmarin.
S03E05 - Inglorion Bastards: Caves of the Forgotten, Part 2
February 27, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this second part of the battle against the Númenórean soldiers, many on both sides get knocked down, including Ar-Pharazôn.
Caves of the Forgotten, Part 2
February 27, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this second part of the battle against the Númenórean soldiers, many on both sides get knocked down, including Ar-Pharazôn.
S03E04 - Inglorion Bastards: Caves of the Forgotten, Part 1
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBThe characters attempt to defend the city of Tirion from the undead Númenórean soldiers, left over from the Great Armament. They continue to spill out of the Caves of the Forgotten. Leading the army, is the once great king, Ar-Pharazôn. One of the members of the fellowship dies...
Caves of the Forgotten, Part 1
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBThe characters attempt to defend the city of Tirion from the undead Númenórean soldiers, left over from the Great Armament. They continue to spill out of the Caves of the Forgotten. Leading the army, is the once great king, Ar-Pharazôn. One of the members of the fellowship dies...
Welcome to Tirion
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBBegin again the adventure at the end of days. This episode takes place immediate after the party defeated Gwarthaur and the raised and possessed Túrin Turambar and Glaurung. Jared reminds the players the state of things, and the group decides what to do with the Silmaril of Maedhros, the Master Palantir, and the tainted rapier (that they trapped Gwarthaur in).
S03E03 - Inglorion Bastards: Welcome to Tirion
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBBegin again the adventure at the end of days. This episode takes place immediate after the party defeated Gwarthaur and the raised and possessed Túrin Turambar and Glaurung. Jared reminds the players the state of things, and the group decides what to do with the Silmaril of Maedhros, the Master Palantir, and the tainted rapier (that they trapped Gwarthaur in).
Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 2
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this second part of the interview with Dr. Flieger, we discuss many of her essays. We use "The Body in Question: the Unhealed Wounds of Frodo Baggins" as a vehicle for discussing Raiken. We talk about Numenor in "Drowned Lands" and whether it is possible for sailors to find Meneltarma after the breaking of the world. And we use "The Curious Incident of the Dream at the Barrow: Memory and Reincarnation in Middle Earth" as a means to talk about the Olórë Mallë (Path of Dreams). We end the c...
S03E02 - Inglorion Bastards: Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 2
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this second part of the interview with Dr. Flieger, we discuss many of her essays. We use "The Body in Question: the Unhealed Wounds of Frodo Baggins" as a vehicle for discussing Raiken. We talk about Numenor in "Drowned Lands" and whether it is possible for sailors to find Meneltarma after the breaking of the world. And we use "The Curious Incident of the Dream at the Barrow: Memory and Reincarnation in Middle Earth" as a means to talk about the Olórë Mallë (Path of Dreams). We end the c...
S03E01 - Inglorion Bastards: Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 1
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBKick off the last chapter of the trilogy with Dr. Flieger. Listen as we discuss Tolkien's larger body of work, such as: The Lost Road, The Notion Club Papers, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, On Fairy-Stories, and Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics. Learn about the concept of "eucatastrophe" and how that relates to the Lord of the Rings. Books by Dr. Flieger: Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World A Question of Time: J. R. R. Tolkien's Road to Faerie Interrupted Music: The...
Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 1
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBKick off the last chapter of the trilogy with Dr. Flieger. Listen as we discuss Tolkien's larger body of work, such as: The Lost Road, The Notion Club Papers, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, On Fairy-Stories, and Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics. Learn about the concept of "eucatastrophe" and how that relates to the Lord of the Rings. Books by Dr. Flieger: Splintered Light: Logos and Language in Tolkien's World A Question of Time: J. R. R. Tolkien's Road to Faerie Interrupted Music: The...
Mormegil: Full Cast Reunion
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis one is part interview and part acknowledgement. Listen as players and DM talk about what this campaign has meant to them. There are only a few spoilers for Trials of the Valar...
S02E50 - Inglorion Bastards: Mormegil: Full Cast Reunion
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis one is part interview and part acknowledgement. Listen as players and DM talk about what this campaign has meant to them. There are only a few spoilers for Trials of the Valar...
S02E49 - Inglorion Bastards: Forty Years of David Day
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJoin me as I chat with Canadian author, David Day. We talk about his four decades of writing books for Tolkien fans, his love of poetry, his days as a lumberjack, his interactions with members of Monty Python, his friendships with Alan Lee and John Howe, and his misunderstanding with the Tolkien Society.
Forty Years of David Day
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJoin me as I chat with Canadian author, David Day. We talk about his four decades of writing books for Tolkien fans, his love of poetry, his days as a lumberjack, his interactions with members of Monty Python, his friendships with Alan Lee and John Howe, and his misunderstanding with the Tolkien Society.
Ne'er Rest, Oh King's Men
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this, the last session of Rise of the Mormegil, the heroes bind the shadow maiar, Gwarthaur. They enter Tirion just before the Caves of the Forgotten open upon Túna and the fallen sons of Númenor come forth. There is no rest for the wicked or the good, it seems...
S02E48 - Inglorion Bastards: Ne'er Rest, Oh King's Men
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this, the last session of Rise of the Mormegil, the heroes bind the shadow maiar, Gwarthaur. They enter Tirion just before the Caves of the Forgotten open upon Túna and the fallen sons of Númenor come forth. There is no rest for the wicked or the good, it seems...
S02E47 - Inglorion Bastards: Agarwaen, Hill of Úmarth, Part 2
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDuring this 2nd part of the fight, both Burin and Raiken are able to attack again. Glaurung and Túrin fall in battle, and Okrin begins the ritual to bind Gwarthaur.
Agarwaen, Hill of Úmarth, Part 2
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBDuring this 2nd part of the fight, both Burin and Raiken are able to attack again. Glaurung and Túrin fall in battle, and Okrin begins the ritual to bind Gwarthaur.
S02E46 - Inglorion Bastards: Agarwaen, Hill of Úmarth, Part 1
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode we pick up where our in-person sessions left off. The group continues fighting Finduilas, Turin, Glaurung, and Gwarthaur. Turin escapes the Force Cage, Glaurung gets a vital part of his anatomy cut off, Burin is charmed, and Okrin turns into an ape. Fun is had.
Agarwaen, Hill of Úmarth, Part 1
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode we pick up where our in-person sessions left off. The group continues fighting Finduilas, Turin, Glaurung, and Gwarthaur. Turin escapes the Force Cage, Glaurung gets a vital part of his anatomy cut off, Burin is charmed, and Okrin turns into an ape. Fun is had.