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Episode 247- Interview with Mr. Carson

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:09:06 +0000

Carson Spencer, author of Chosen of the Endless One, reflects on his progression from avid reader to Isekai writer. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Carson was drawn to the imagination of books and video games. Inspired by Russian litRPG classics like Way of the Shaman and the kingdom-building elements of Destiny’s Crucible, Carson shares how he created his unique world. This interview captures the essence of creativity and community within the Royal Road platform and the broader progression fantasy genre.

Survival Quest: Way of the Shaman
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRD2FXM

All the Skills
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM51RQR8
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/55687/all-the-skills-a-deckbuilding-litrpg

Chosen of the Endless One
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/70775/chosen-of-the-endless-one-kingdom-building

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Episode 244- Interview with Magius Swiftscale

Webmaster — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:22:53 +0000

Magius Swiftscale, author of The Newly Broke Heroine, shares how his love for reading Michael Crichton and Dragonlance novels shaped his passion for storytelling. A lifelong reader turned engineer, Magius reveals how modern technology helped him balance writing with his busy life. He discusses his journey into the litRPG space through Royal Road and emphasizes the importance of character-driven narratives in creating compelling stories. This interview highlights the blend of nostalgia and innovation in Magius’s work.

Newly Broke Heroine!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95161/newly-broke-heroine-slice-of-life-fantasy-adventure

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/Magius_Swiftscale

Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/magius-swiftscale.bsky.social

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Episode 242- Interview with Max and Dakota

Webmaster — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:42:32 +0000

In this episode we talked with two podcasters: Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and Dakota VanLinden of the UpperPen Podcast. These two were inspiration to me, as I began season 5 and decided to switch to LitRPG authors and narrators. Come and listen as we talk about our favorite genres, and the secrets of what goes on behind the scene of a podcast.

Links:
⁠https://linktr.ee/madix3⁠
⁠https://upperpen.com/

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Episode 231- Interview with RavensDagger

Webmaster — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:13:16 +0000

Join us in this episode as we get a chance to talk to RavensDagger, the prolific writer known for: Cinnamon Bun, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, Dead Tired, Lever Action, Heart of Dorkness, and Love Crafted. He talks to us about his 2024 Stray Cat Strut Fanfiction Contest!

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/147338⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/RavensDagger

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Episode 230- Interview with Seth McDuffee and Johnathan McClain

Webmaster — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:03:55 +0000

Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play “Guess that Review.” We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called “Dragons in the Sky,” performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called “Meet your Maker.” It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 14, 2024.

Links:
https://linktr.ee/serhmy
https://www.johnathanmcclain.com
https://meetyourmaker.world
https://anariamusic.com

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Episode 228: Interview with Jack Pembroke

Webmaster — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:04:07 +0000

Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad.

Jack’s Website:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532⁠

Shoutout Generator Thread:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/forums/thread/129635

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Episode 226- Interview with The Irregular

Webmaster — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:55:33 +0000

This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the “simplicity” in Sayl’s story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor.

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840⁠

Misc. Links:
⁠https://blaise-corvin.com⁠
⁠https://bonnielprice.com⁠
⁠https://www.writerswrite.co.za/cheat-sheets-for-writing-body-language⁠
Discord sayl1993

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Episode 224- Interview with Unice5656

Webmaster — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:42:54 +0000

Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg.

Links:
1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo:
⁠https://www.princerevolution.org/halfprince-main⁠

Legendary Moonlight Sculptor epubs:
⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/noveltranslations/comments/hww6iz/the_legendary_moonlight_sculptor_revised_epubs⁠

Fantasia on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98/fantasia⁠

Fantasia on ScribbleHub:
⁠https://www.scribblehub.com/series/15439/fantasia⁠

Eterna’s Source on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/2635/eternas-source⁠

Lonely Light on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/3569/lonely-light-complete⁠

A Wild Fey Has Appeared! on Audible:
⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Wild-Fey-Has-Appeared-A-Slice-of-Life-LitRPG-Audiobook/B0C415LPZM⁠

A Wild Fey Has Appeared! on Amazon:
⁠https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Fey-Appeared-Slice-Life-ebook/dp/B0C44SGHXW/⁠

Patreon:
⁠https://www.patreon.com/unice5656⁠

Join the Fantasian Discord Server!
⁠https://discord.gg/YszTEAJSbt

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Episode 222- Interview with DreamTickler

Webmaster — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:32:16 +0000

In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, “system apocalypse” webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster” is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to “min/max” our way into the good graces of Royal Road.

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/DreamTickler⁠

Misc Links:
⁠First Western System Apocalypse I’ve read/seen⁠
⁠Monsoon (Inspiration)⁠
⁠Puddles⁠
⁠Flossindune (suggested I add in the first chapter)⁠
⁠Doomsday Lord (Inspiration for the Territory System)⁠

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Episode 220- Interview with RE Druin

Webmaster — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:09:17 +0000

On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy!

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePowerofTen⁠

Book References:

The Book of Twelve Swords by Fred Saberhagen is available on Amazon, as are the original Riftwar books by Feist.

The original Tom Swift books, and Rip Foster’s Ride the Gray Planet, are something you’ll have to scrounge up on Ebay or something, they are long out of print. Again, I read them in grade school, so very friendly to younger readers.

Honorable mentions: The entire line of Conan Books, Tarzan Books, and original Sherlock Holmes books were favorites growing up, along with John Carter, Warlord of Mars. Conan is basically the model for all original D&D adventurers and warriors!

Jules Vernes’ various stories are excellent starting points to get kids interested in outlandish science fiction.

Naturally I also read all the original Star Trek and Star Wars novels, and stayed up VERY late to catch late night episodes of Star Trek, which only came on at midnight.

Among more recent series, the Warhammer 40k line of Gaunt’s Ghosts by Dan Abner is one of the consistently good lines of stories coming out of them. Necropolis of that line is a great sci-fi/fantasy military novel I’ve read at least a half-dozen times.

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Episode 217- Interview with Eleeyah

Webmaster — Fri, 03 May 2024 13:48:54 +0000

In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction.

Links:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149166
https://discord.gg/BTPdzsk8SH
https://ko-fi.com/eleeyah

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Episode 215- Interview with Adam Atenburgh

Webmaster — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:55:39 +0000

In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core.

Adam Atenburgh Websites:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367⁠

Misc. Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/107312
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/27261/thieves-dungeon
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7125278.Will_Wight
https://www.goodreads.com/series/192821-cradle
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21220/mother-of-learning

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Episode 213- Interview with Zrail

Webmaster — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:27:11 +0000

This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen!

Zrail Websites:
www.royalroad.com/profile/50378⁠

Misc Websites:
⁠Mausritter Tabletop game⁠
⁠Vasily Mahanenko’s Way Of The Shaman⁠
⁠Drew Hayes Super Powereds⁠
⁠A Werewolf In Under-Town

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Episode 211- Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger

Webmaster — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:14:48 +0000

Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers.

Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/28356⁠

Misc Websites:
⁠https://wanderinginn.com/⁠
⁠https://querytracker.net/⁠
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/8894/everybody-loves-large-chests⁠
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/5701/savage-divinity⁠
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/10286/the-good-student⁠
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/2058/those-who-aspired-to-become-gods-a-darker-fairy

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Episode 209: Interview with Angry Spider

Webmaster — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:01:03 +0000

In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)!

Angry Spider Websites:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623⁠
⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cjj0KMxdLlBQjPz-BK9jQ⁠

Misc Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/22518/chrysalis

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Episode 206: Interview with Alex Wight (ReWight)

Webmaster — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:13:26 +0000

Join us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story.

ReWight Websites:

Misc. Websites:

⁠The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor⁠

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Episode 204: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone

Webmaster — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:14:37 +0000

Come learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier’s Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans.

Alwaysrollsaone Websites:

⁠https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone⁠

https://www.royalroad.com/profile/120381⁠

⁠https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/⁠

Genre Books:

First Book Introducing me to Genre: ⁠Way of the Shaman⁠ (7 book series)

⁠He Who Fights with Monsters⁠

⁠Azarinth Healer⁠

⁠The Wandering Inn⁠

⁠Beneath the Dragon Eye Moons⁠

Misc Web Sites:

⁠Wuxiaworld.com⁠ (serial web novels – usually translated stories)

⁠Webnovel.com⁠ (serial web novels – usually translated stories)

⁠Royalroad.com⁠ (free story posting site)

https://www.Scribblehub.com⁠ (free story posting site, NC 17+ stories)

⁠Topwebfiction.com⁠ (links to popular web novels)

⁠Roll20.net⁠ (place to run table top games online)

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Episode 199: Interview with the Archmage: Ed Greenwood

Webmaster — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:01:00 +0000

Join us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Kuril’s Well, etc.).

Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/archivos-podcast-network/id495606011?i=1000350514067

Plotpoints Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plot-points/id768952889?i=1000462077700

Sembia References:
https://longwinded.one/sembian-sources/

Fate of the Norns:
https://pandemoniumbooks.com/collections/pendlehaven-games

The Ultimate Viking Anthology:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avalkauskas/the-ultimate-viking-anthology?ref=geeknative

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Episode 198: All Cast Reunion

Webmaster — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:09:37 +0000

Join us as we chat with the voice actors who made this podcast happen. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this last year. We hope everyone enjoyed it.

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Episode 193: Ben Does Voice Acting

Webmaster — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 18:50:24 +0000

This episode brings with it the last of our one-on-one cast interviews. Ben played parts in the show from Tunori to Adon. He helped to bring personality to many supporting parts. Come and listen as we get to know our cast member a little better.

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Episode 188: Being Bold with Jendal

Webmaster — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:01:00 +0000

In this episode we get to know Steve, the man behind the monk. We also talk about Star Wars, past campaigns, and what is to come for Jendal. Enjoy.

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Episode 186: John Pruden, the Voice of Erevis Cale

Webmaster — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:01:00 +0000

In this episode, we interview the esteemed John Pruden. He voiced our beloved Erevis Cale, Magadon Kest, and Drasek Riven in eight of the Sembia novels. We find out about his recording process, his interaction with Audible and Wizards of the Coast, and- as a special treat- he reads a snippet of “All the Sinners’ Saints” (a short story published in Dragon Magazine #297).

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Episode 179: The Legend of Dave Gross

Webmaster — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:01:00 +0000

Come chat with the author/editor of such things such as: Star Wars Insider, Amazing Stories, and Dragon Magazine. In this episode Dave Gross talks about his time at TSR, Wizards of the Coast, and Paizo Publishing. He also talks about his love of Forgotten Realms and the characters of Tamlin and Talbot Uskevren from Selgaunt.

Dave Gross Official Site (see the pinned post on the order of the Radovan & the Count novels)
http://frabjousdave.com

Handsome Siblings
https://www.netflix.com/title/80996973

Defenders of Dunbury Castle
https://aetaltis.com

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Episode 173- Writing the Multiverse with Richard Lee Byers

Webmaster — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:45:00 +0000

The author of Shattered Mask, Richard Lee Byers, sat down with us and talked this experience writing in the realm. We talked about: his chosen character in the Uskevren family (Shamur), his preferred writing practices, and his favorite hobbies.

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Episode 169: Ciran, Mitoa, and their Creators

Webmaster — Mon, 03 May 2021 09:01:00 +0000

You have had the pleasure to get to know Sonya already. Now, you get the same sort of behind-the-scenes look at Ciran, Mitoa, and the players that both created and voice them.

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Episode 163: In the Realm with Clayton Emery

Webmaster — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:01:00 +0000

Lady Luck granted us an asynchronous interview with the Clayton Emery, the author of the “Night School” short story from “The Halls of Stormweather.” Learn about the architect of the Tamlin Uskevren character, and about his time writing for TSR and WotC (Wizards of the Coast).

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Episode 159: Meet Sonya: The Creator and Performer

Webmaster — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:01:09 +0000

Come listen as we talk to Marco, who created the Shadovar character, and Abby, who plays her on the podcast. Learn about her character build, the evolution of her personality, and possibly some Easter eggs (if you listen carefully).

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Episode 158: Philip Athans: The Years of Phil

Webmaster — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:01:00 +0000

Join us for this first interview of Season 4. Philip Athans was the Managing Editor at Wizards of the Coast when the Sembia: Gateway to the Realms, the Erevis Cale trilogy, and the Twilight War trilogy came out. He was THE Forgotten Realms guy over at Wizards, and we got to spend an hour with him! Come learn about the editorial and author selection process for the Sembia related novels. And listen as we discuss the transitions from 2nd to 4th editions. This was a lot of fun!

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Episode 149: The Last Episode at the Prancing Pony, Part 2

Webmaster — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:31:56 +0000

Shawn and Alan chat with Jared about the Second Prophecy of Mandos and the Dagor Dagorath. They read parts of the early manuscript containing the prophecy and discuss theories about why Christopher (and his father) abandoned this concept. The trio end by introducing the Jared’s original poem, Lay of Angruin. Listen to the Lay in episode 150- the last of the Ingolorion Bastards trilogy.

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Episode 148: The Last Episode at the Prancing Pony, Part 1

Webmaster — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:30:06 +0000

My double secret guests on this episode are none other than Alan Sisto and Shawn Marchese from the Prancing Pony Podcast. Join us as we learn more about the dynamic duo of the PPP. Come bear witness as we they partake in a “Lightning Round” set of fun question (like they do on their show).

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Episode 146: Tolkien Pilgrimage- Warwick and Great Haywood

Webmaster — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:36 +0000

Join us as Dr. Andrew Higgins shows us around Warwick and Great Haywood, both of which were early sources of inspiration for the first iteration of the Lord of the Rings legendarium. Come see Warwick Castle, Shugborough Hall, Essex Bridge, and Rock Cottage. After the virtual tour we get a chance to chat a little more with Andy and what he is currently working on (and it is fascinating).

Visit Andy’s blog for more information:
http://wotanselvishmusings.blogspot.com

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Episode 145: Tolkien Pilgrimage- Birmingham

Webmaster — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:19 +0000

Come on a virtual tour with Mary Moore from Birmingham Tours as we visit Sarehole Mill, Moseley Bog, the new King Edward’s School, Edgbaston Waterworks Tower, and Perrott’s Folly.

Visit Birmingham Tours for more information:
https://www.BirminghamTours.co.uk

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Episode 140: John D. Rateliff, Doctor of Fantasy

Webmaster — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:02:47 +0000

In what will likely be the last interview with a Tolkien scholar on the podcast, we discuss John’s path to Marquette University, where he studied the Tolkien manuscripts. The resulting book is called the History of the Hobbit. John has worked for TSR and Wizards of the Coast, working on Dungeons and Dragons. Listen and learn about his wealth of fantasy knowledge, and the connections he has made over the years.

http://www.sacnothscriptorium.com/
http://sacnoths.blogspot.com/

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Episode 135: The Roots of Douglas A. Anderson

Webmaster — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:00:24 +0000

Join Douglas A. Anderson and I as we discuss how he originally got to know Humphrey Carpenter, Wayne Hammond, and Christopher Tolkien. Learn how his Annotated Hobbit came to be, and hear some truly interesting stories and anecdotes about independent scholarship and fantasy publishing going back 35 years. Doug and I also discuss our D&D characters’ pending adventure into Angband…

Journal of Tolkien Research
https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/

Some of Doug’s Blogs
http://tolkienandfantasy.blogspot.com
http://wormwoodiana.blogspot.com
http://desturmobed.blogspot.com
http://ashiverinthearchives.blogspot.com

Academia.edu
http://independent.academia.edu/DouglasAAnderson

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Episode 131: Intrōspiciō

Webmaster — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:17:18 +0000

In this episode, Jared looks back at the previous 130 episodes, talks about what he has learned, and what he would do differently. He talks about how important the Tolkien community has been for him over the last three years. He talks what’s left to come in the podcast: Cuiviénen, Angband, and Gundabad. There are interviews with Doug Anderson and John Rateliff. There are virtual tours of some of Tolkien’s most important English sites. And last but not least, there is the Last Battle. At the end of this episode, listen to a bit of a preview of Jared’s Sembian Revival campaign.

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Episode 127: In the Room with David Bratman

Webmaster — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:49 +0000

Few have given so freely of their time and contributed so much to the Tolkien community as David Bratman. Over the past 40 years, he has spent much of his time writing and organizing essays, bibliographies, reader guides about Tolkien and his body of work. Listen as we discuss elven magic, sub-creation, the three different styles of Tolkien’s writing, Unfinished Tales, the status of Ungoliant, and whether or not Tolkien was a “cat person.”

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Episode 122: The Steward of Myth, Dr. Vicki Ronn

Webmaster — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:53 +0000

Dr. Vicki Ronn joins us on this episode to talk about the Mythopoeic Society, their conference, and their awards. She and Jared discuss Tolkien’s “old cat lady.” Jared asks about the (supposed) newly established Inklings at Oxford. Dr. Ronn mentions what is next on her reading list, the book referred to as the “Chinese LOTR,” called Legends of the Condor Heroes. Check out mythsoc.org for more information about the Mythopoeic Society.

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Episode 118: My Most Beloved Stars

Webmaster — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:58 +0000

The 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, with his children present, so too can the Longwinded One. Enjoy.. this one is fun.

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Episode 114: A Conversation with Dr. Dimitra Fimi

Webmaster — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:50 +0000

A 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/

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Episode 112: Fan Interview: Liam and Bea

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:28 +0000

Join 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

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Episode 107: Ted Nasmith: A Powerful Affinity for Tolkien

Webmaster — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:03 +0000

An 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

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Episode 102: Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 2

Webmaster — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:00:11 +0000

In 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 conversation with a discussion of the Dagor Dagorath.

Other Referenced Works:
J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography (by Humphrey Carpenter)
Völuspá
A Wilderness of Dragons: Essays In Honor of Verlyn Flieger

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Episode 101: Dr. Verlyn Flieger, Part 1

Webmaster — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:00:25 +0000

Kick 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 Making of Tolkien’s Mythology

Collections of Essays by Dr. Flieger:
Tolkien’s Legendarium: Essays on The History of Middle-earth
Green Suns and Faerie: Essays on J.R.R. Tolkien
There Would Always be a Fairy-tale: More Essays on Tolkien

Other Referenced Works by J.R.R. Tolkien:
The Kelevala
Kullervo

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Episode 100: Mormegil: Full Cast Reunion

Webmaster — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:58 +0000

This 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…

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Episode 99: Forty Years of David Day

Webmaster — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:00:06 +0000

Join 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.

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Episode 95: Finishing with Feredir

Webmaster — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:00:57 +0000

Marco comes back to chat with us about the changes Feredir has gone through. He laments the loss of Anguirel, and discusses this continuation of the Túrin Turambar story. He hints at an explosive ending to part two, Rise of the Mormegil.

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Episode 91: Wayfinding with Mark Fonstad

Webmaster — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:02 +0000

In this episode, we talk to a professor of Geography at the University of Oregon, Mark Fonstad. He happens to be the son of Karen Wynn Fonstad, the cartographer responsible for the Atlas of Middle Earth. We discuss Karen’s path into map making and how the idea for the Atlas came about. Mark gives background behind one of the most useful Middle Earth resources in existence.

Resources:

Robert Fosters- Complete Guide to Middle Earth
Anne McCaffrey- Dragonriders of Pern
Stephen Donaldson- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Ursula K. Le Guin- Earthsea
Frank Herbert- Dune

TSR’s- Dragonlance and Forgotten Realms

J.R.R. Tolkien Collection, Marquette University
https://www.marquette.edu/library/archives/tolkien.php

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Episode 86: Raiken & Tentacle Monsters

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:00:45 +0000

In this interview with Josh, we learn about Raiken’s character development through part two of the trilogy. We discuss the difficulty as players and game masters in creating memorable and creative moments. And for the first time in 86 episodes, the interviewer becomes the interviewee.

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Episode 85: Burin Part Deux: It’s All About the Dex

Webmaster — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:29 +0000

Join Spriggz and the game master as they discuss Rise of the Mormegil. Get inside the mind of the original barbarian from the Bastards. Learn about what motivated Burin throughout the campaign, and why this may be the last solo Spriggz interview.

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Episode 80: Interview with Michael Drout, Part 2

Webmaster — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:00:33 +0000

In this, the second part of Dr. Drout’s interview, we discuss how Tolkien reversed the epistemic regime by telling the story from the point of view of the least knowledgeable character. We discuss the inevitable chapter 2, Treatise of Tedium, that most of the time plague fantasy and science fiction writers (but not Tolkien). And finally, we play a game with Professor Drout. We discuss whether aspects of our D&D game would work within the lore of Middle Earth.

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