SME010: The Bitter Stair

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SME010: The Bitter Stair

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Sep 18, 2010

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We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes
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Sep 18, 2010

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Discover the secrets of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, The Hobbit and the Lord or the Rings Online. Recorded on location in Middle-earth.

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SME005: The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains: In this episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of the Dwarves, by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME020: Middle-earth Cosmology: In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME014: Visiting Bree: In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
68 min listen
SME008: Arwen and Aragorn: In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
51 min listen
SME019: The Trollshaws: In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
20 min listen
SME009: The Misty Mountains: In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
48 min listen
SME016: The Lone Lands: In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where did they come from? by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME003: Tom Bombadil and the Old Forest: In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? An elf? And why has the One Ring no grip on him? by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME006: The Elves of Rivendell: In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME011: The Rangers of Esteldin: We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME018: The Inklings: In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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Rings of Power, Ep. 6: Udun: Doom! Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the question of the redeemability of orcs; Halbrand's secret; and Galadriel's focused drive. by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME012: Dangerous Dragons: We enter Angmar and look for dragons! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
40 min listen
SME015: The Midgewater Marshes: We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass. What can we learn from hobbit hospitality? by Secrets of Middle Earth
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We’re Going On An Adventure: Preparing for The Rings of Power, Dom Bettinelli gathers Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Kaitlyn Facista to talk about their love for Tolkien; their hopes and fears for the new series; and Kaitlyn's pre-release access to the show and... by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME007: Children of Ilúvatar: In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME021: The Mines of Moria: We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
63 min listen
SME010: The Bitter Stair: We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
54 min listen
HTL001: Contentment: Who wouldn't want to trade their busy, noisy and stressful world for a life in the Shire? It all starts with what is perhaps the most important characteristic of a Hobbit lifestyle: contentment. by Secrets of Middle Earth
51 min listen
A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest: We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective. by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME017: Hobbits and Humility: In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the ‘Green Dragon’ in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME013: Journey Through Angmar: We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes by Secrets of Middle Earth
30 min listen
HTLH002: Adventure: What would you do if one day a wizard knocked on your door, looking for someone to go on an adventure? Would you jump up and leave, or would you politely refuse the invitation and stay where you are? Are you a Baggins or more like a Took? by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME023: Lothlórien: In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel’s mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! by Secrets of Middle Earth
20 min listen
Shadow of the Past and Adrift: Hope and vigilance! Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Rings of Power, the themes it is unrolling so far, and how faithful to Tolkien's vision it stays. by Secrets of Middle Earth
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Return to Middle Earth: The Secrets of Middle Earth is returning. As Amazon prepares to unveil its blockbuster series that brings us back to Tolkien's world, Starquest is relaunching its popular podcast, The Secrets of Middle Earth. by Secrets of Middle Earth
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SME025: Frostbluff: In this special Christmas episode, we visit the town of Frostbluff and talk about Tolkien’s letters from Father Christmas and their influence on the creation of Middle-earth. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! by Secrets of Middle Earth
62 min listen
SME022: Mirrormere: In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! by Secrets of Middle Earth
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Tolkien Christmas Gift Guide: What to get that Tolkien fan in your life for Christmas? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker have Tolkien-related and adjacent gift ideas for all the fans in your life (or for your own Christmas list). by Secrets of Middle Earth
62 min listen

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SME010: The Bitter Stair

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