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The Prancing Pony Podcast

The Prancing Pony Podcast
The Lord Of the Rings
Frodo Baggins
Middle-Earth
Mount Doom
Samwise Gamgee
Mordor
Sauron
The Return Of the King
Cotton Family
Tolkien
The Prancing Pony Podcast
Gollum
Christopher Tolkien
Sam Gamgee
Tolkien's Linguistics
Tolkien's Legendarium
The Silmarillion
Philology Fair
J.R.R. Tolkien
Pity, Power and Tolkien's Ring

The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its ninth season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, inviting listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s ... more

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Latest Episodes

Aldarion watches everyone celebrate and party from the sidelines; Alan painfully recalls his awkward teenage years, while Sara isn’t sure those are over. Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin the eighth of what is now ele... more

Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan for a very special conversation with Dr. Michael D.C. Drout, author of The Tower and the Ruin: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Creation, the new must-read book about Tolkien’s legendarium. Professor Drout build... more

Aldarion offers the usual assortment of excuses for his shortcomings, and delivers the mail to Meneldur; Alan and Sara offer no excuses for the PPP’s shortcomings, and wonder why Gil-galad hasn’t written to us. Join The Man of the West and the Shield... more

Aldarion claims to ask for only two years, but takes a lot more; Alan and Sara ask for only two hours, and only take a little bit more. Join The Man of the West and the Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin to discover that maybe we should have asked for... more

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Recent Guests

Michael D.C. Drout
Accomplished Tolkien scholar and author of 'The Tower and the Ruin'
Wheaton College
Episode: 391 – By Grabthar’s Hammer, What a Book!
Jordan Rannells
Soundscape artist and creator of the soundscapes for the podcast
Episode: 390 – Hello, Goodbye
Jack from Jersey Jack Pinball
Founder of Jersey Jack Pinball, discussing the adaptation of The Hobbit pinball game
Jersey Jack Pinball
Episode: 388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe)
Tom Good
A Tolkien enthusiast from Pittsburgh who has been into Tolkien since childhood, now reading 'The Lord of the Rings' to his kids.
Episode: 387 – We Can Work it Out
Andrew Coons
Documentary filmmaker and Tolkien enthusiast
Episode: 385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Rómenna)
Leonard Ellis
Sculptor and model maker from Wētā Workshop
Wētā Workshop
Episode: 382 – We Are Those Fans: a Chat with Wētā Workshop
Daniel Falconer
Designer and long-term Wētā Workshop collaborator
Wētā Workshop
Episode: 382 – We Are Those Fans: a Chat with Wētā Workshop
Darren Ormandy
Lead writer for 'Tales of the Shire' and resident Tolkien lore expert at Wētā Workshop
Wētā Workshop
Episode: 381 – The Bywater Village Committee: an interview with Wētā Workshop’s Darren Ormandy
Lewis Keiner
College professor specializing in physics and oceanography.
Public university in South Carolina
Episode: 380 – So Mind-Bogglingly Useful

Hosts

Alan Sisto
Co-host and main speaker, known for his detailed discussions and engaging storytelling style.
Sara Brown
Co-host, recognized for her enthusiasm and deep understanding of Tolkien's world.
James Talbot
Co-host, contributing humor and a unique perspective on Tolkien's narratives and adaptations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Just discovered

    I have only listened to the first two episodes but am awed by the breadth of the content and enjoy listening to their voices. Am looking forward to tackling the Similarian, which I have read but did not understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naper9ers
    United States2 months ago
  • Love love love

    We love listening to the prancing pony podcast. Allen and Sean love the material so much and it is just such a joy to listen to them.

    They are true Tolkien lovers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    **bekah~boo**
    United States2 months ago
  • It was good until….

    It was v v good until it became overly apologetic and obsessed about woke issues that have been manufactured from the legendarium and has now v saldy lost its way, somewhere near Shelob’s lair and giving the Shieldmaiden of Rohan too much of a toehold.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Iango82
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • One big complaint

    Why didn't anyone tell me about this before! Amazing podcast, can't wait to catch up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenAtCornersliceATL
    United States2 months ago
  • Nice Podcast but by now it is a bit repetitive

    Sara is sooooo annoying but Alan and James are very funny together

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sara is so annoying
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise the engaging and knowledgeable hosts, often finding their humor and deep dives into Tolkien's works delightful.
Many appreciate the balance of light-hearted banter and serious analysis, creating an enjoyable learning experience.
Overall, the podcast fosters a sense of community and shared passion for Tolkien, making listeners feel connected to both the hosts and fellow fans.
A few have expressed that the tone can occasionally veer into overly political discussions, causing some discontent among long-term fans.

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#24
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#77
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#33
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#52
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Apple Podcasts
#95
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Apple Podcasts
#138
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

391 – By Grabthar’s Hammer, What a Book!
Q: What was the genesis for writing this book?
The author has been working on a Tolkien-related book for many years and sought to explore what makes Tolkien's works qualitatively different from other literature, which ultimately led to his book's creation.
388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe)
Q: Are you looking into visiting Middle-earth again and making a pinball game for any of these other projects?
Yes, I'm always looking, working with my partners to figure out what the next thing should be and appealing to the fans.
388 – All You Need is Love (Maybe)
Q: How did you adapt the pacing of the story to that shorter time frame that you get with a pinball game?
The game is gigantic physically and as far as the code goes in the game, it's about three games because most pinball machines are based on one movie.
385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Rómenna)
Q: What other Tolkien-adjacent projects would you like to do in the future as a documentary filmmaker?
Andrew expresses desire to explore the thriving Tolkien fandom and the importance of capturing voices through oral history.
385 – I Saw Her Standing There (in Rómenna)
Q: What was your first experience of Tolkien's works?
Andrew shares how he discovered Tolkien through his childhood library visits and mentions his fascination with the behind-the-scenes content of the films.

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1. Michael D.C. Drout
2. Jordan Rannells
3. Jack from Jersey Jack Pinball
4. Tom Good
5. Andrew Coons
6. Leonard Ellis
7. Daniel Falconer
8. Darren Ormandy

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