Middle-earth Minutes
By Michael Kaiser
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Podcast Description
Join the father and son podcasting team of Michael and Micah (12 years old) as we discuss current news regarding all things J.R.R. Tolkien: literature, movies, audio, video, games, festivals, events, music, and more. We also delve deep into the world of Arda and Middle-earth via Tolkien's writings to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world he created.
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MEM 26: Hobbit Production Video 06 | In this episode of Middle-earth Minutes we discuss a real, hand-made Red Book of Westmarch, beautiful photos of Hobbiton, a giggly Smaug, the Mithril edition of LOTRO, the 6th Hobbit production video, and more. Originally heard live on Middle-earth Network Radio. Links to all stories in this episode can be found at the Middle-earth Minutes [...] | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 25: To Dungeons Deep And Caverns Old | Come with us far over the misty mountains cold as we feel the love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through us during this 25th episode of Middle-earth Minutes. Links to all the articles we discussed can be found on our Delicious page. Take a few minutes to [...] | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 24: The Most Awkward Wednesday | Join the father and son podcasting team as we discuss the Hobbit teaser trailer, the 5th Hobbit Movie production video, and the most awkward Wednesday Bilbo Baggins could ever remember - all on Middle-earth Minutes 24. Links to all news articles and videos can be found on our Delicious page. Find us on Facebook at [...] | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 23: Christmas Greetings | Has it really been a month and a half since the las episode?! We have an excuse; we were waylaid by princesses and goblins. Listen to find out more. This holiday season episode includes news regarding a Hobbit movie teaser, Stephen Fry, Elijah Wood, and Luke Evans talking about the films and sets, Lord of [...] | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 22: Long Ago In The Quiet Of The World | MEM 22 featuring a much older Micah after leveling up with a between-show birthday! In the news: Hobbits could be coming… to Otago? Hobbit are in Matamata. Hobbits reunite for 10th anniversary of LOTR films. The full press conference with Peter Jackson in Hobbiton. Sylvester McCoy takes the gag order in a seriously funny way. [...] | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 21: In A Hole In The Ground | The 21st episode of MEM is also Micah’s very last one as an 11 year old! Yes, he is leveling up on the very same day that the Council Of Elrond was held in T.A. 3018. In the news: Andy Serkis discusses motion capture with the BBC. $50,000 camera and drone combo captures epic scenery [...] | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 20: I Am A Hobbit | After skipping an entire month we are back with a new episode! Benedict Cumberbatch talks about his role in The Hobbit… when he can get a word in edgewise. Prime Minister John Key interviews Sir Peter Jackson. Warner Brothers grants the Master Toy License for Hobbit movie toys to The Bridge Direct, Inc. Micah and [...] | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 19: The One Ring | Snow falls in Auckland, NZ for the first time in 72 years. Stephen Fry says “that’s crazy!” on Twitter. Evangeline Lilly off to New Zealand for filming. John Rhys-Davies talks… returning for the Hobbit? Jackson Spokesman: filming “resumed last week.” Hobbiton visitors sworn to secrecy, but primed for shoot soon? Lord of the Rings Symphony [...] | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 18: Peter Loses His Andy Serkis | Gandalf among the top 10 most beloved wizards of all time. GeekDad hoping the Hobbit inspires his kids to read. Peter Jackson says the Hobbit will be more humorous. Micah’s dream house is fit for a Hobbit. Absolutely beautiful screenshots from the LOTRO: Rise Of Isengard expansion can be seen here and here. James “Bofur” [...] | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 17: First Look | This episode is jam-packed with Hobbit Movie news! Sauron chosen as the number one evil sorcerer. A 6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Wellington, NZ. Hobbit photos in Miramar Park banned. Richard Armitage talks the Hobbit. First look at a bunch of the Dwarves. And an exclusive look at Thorin Oakenshield and the beautiful Orcrist! Peter Jackson continues [...] | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 16: Melkor | In the news: Andy Serkis talks about the excitement on the Hobbit set. Luke Evans – from one Clash Of The Titans to another – cast as Bard the Bowman. He may not be Leonard Nimoy, but Benedict Cumberbatch to take on dual roles as Smaug and the Necromancer. Peter Jackson announces Evangeline Lilly as a [...] | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 15: The Long Lake | Mark Hadlow spills the beans on Dori? More like spills a bean. A fun read none-the-less. Peter Jackson answers the first fan question on his Facebook page; confirms the White Council and Dol Goldur will feature in the films. Titles and release dates announced for the Hobbit films. New photos of Rivendell set en route [...] | 6/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 14: Never Laugh At Live Dragons | A man named Conan cast as an Orc called Azog! To learn about Azog, the quintessential Orc, listen to MEM 12. Matamata will be upgrading facilities to create a “Hobbit-like feel” with the help of cold-hard cash. Even more casting news: Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown, Benedict Cumberbatch casted as somebody – according to Martin Freeman, [...] | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 13: The Istari | News mainly revolves around the Hobbit movie casting on this 13th episode of Middle-earth Minutes. Robert Kazinski is out as the Dwarf, Fili; Dean O’Gorman is taking over the fat-suit, Peter Jackson reports. What is better than one Bilbo? Two Bilbos! Ian Holm returning as Bilbo in the Hobbit. Nobody other than Hugo Weaving can [...] | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 12: Longing For The Lonely Mountain | The Good Friday episode of Middle-earth Minutes with Michael and Micah. A lot of news to cover. How much is a dragon worth? Let’s just say a 14th share would suffice, according to Forbes. Elijah Wood is excited to return to Middle-earth, but is bemused that Orlando Bloom has read the whole script! Did Gimli [...] | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 11: Durin’s Folk | The longest episode of MEM yet! After discussing the latest Hobbit movie news we use the the topic of the latest upgrades to LOTRO to launch into a discussion of Dwarves. As always we use the Silmarillion and the Lord Of The Rings appendices, as well as the Tolkien Gateway as reference material. We are [...] | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 10: The Dunedain | More Hobbit movie news: Peter Jackson recovered quickly after emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer. Are the sacred mountains off limits to the Lonely Mountain? Are you an elf? Report for Hobbit duty as an extra. Finally a date! The Hobbit set to begin filming March, 21st. On this episode we also discuss the Dunedain; who [...] | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 09: Frodo Lives! | The big news, regarding the Hobbit movies, of course, is that Elijah Wood is reprising his role as Frodo. But Frodo is nowhere to be found in the story of Bilbo’s adventure! We share our thoughts on that – the Red Book of Westmarch may be the key – as well as other casting news. [...] | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 08: A Long Expected Podcast | After a 13 month absence, we are back with a new episode of Middle-earth Minutes. This is just a quick update to introduce my newest co-host. Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page. Follow us on Twitter @middleearthmins We are working on the next episode now, so tell your friends. DOWNLOAD | [...] | 1/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 07: J.R.R. Tolkien, Secret Agent 007 | Covering the news and events from the last couple of months, Michael Kaiser and Pieter Collier bring you up to date on specific items of interest to any fan of Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien trained as a British spy? On Sept. 16, 2009, the Telegraph reported that “Novelist JRR Tolkien secretly trained as a Government spy [...] | 11/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 06: Browsing The Tolkien Library | The change in format is here! I’m joined by Pieter Collier from the Tolkien Library to discuss news and views about all things Tolkien: Literature, Art, Film, Festivals, and more. We’re sure that Pieter will become a regular part of Middle-earth Minutes, and are certain that you will enjoy the news that we have brought [...] | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 05 | After a long hiatus Middle-earth Minutes is back with episode no. 5, recounting our favorite news items from the last couple of months. Courtesy of IncGamers.com The Saul Zaentz Company is expecting a new Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit videogame to be out in time for Christmas. From the Examiner.com: the Top 5 Weirdest [...] | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 04 | Heavier on the Hobbit Movie news… Following a link from KillerMovies.com: Ian McKellen Talks “The Hobbit” in an interview with iFMagazine.com. Question: Can you have a Ring Saga movie without Sir Ian? Answer: Of course not! He IS Gandalf. From iStockAnalyst.com – The Powers of Good and Evil Collide as The Lord of the Rings: [...] | 1/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 03 | After an unplanned month off due to slim news in Middle-earth, we’re back with highlights of Tolkien related news since the last episode. December 19 was the red letter date when the Yahoo News UK and Ireland site reported a two year delay for the Hobbit movie. The good folks at BilboHobbit.com as well as [...] | 1/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 02 | Do you have $80,000 – $120,000 laying around? I know you do. According to IGN.com and Auction Central News Profiles In History is holding a “Hollywood Prop” auction that includes an original set of the three books written by J.R.R. Tolkien. The books are all first editions, originally printed in 1954 and even come signed [...] | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MEM 01 | Episode 1 of Middle-earth Minutes. Of course we start off the 1st episode with an introduction to the podcast and background information. News: Guillermo del Toro says “It’s going to be the same Shire” in an interview with IESB.net. We discuss that as well as the importance of Beorn in The Hobbit and upcoming films. [...] | 11/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
might as well watch the news
So, i was looking for a podcast like the secrets of the lord of the irngs that talked about the deeper aspects of middle earth and took it to a new level, maybe made connections to stories and biblical references that there are so many of. Well, I might as well have listened to NPR, because it just spouted out announcements about ME. Well, that is what it was designed for, and it does a good job. I learned about the search for gollum this way, and that was nice. So, it is very well done as a news channel, nothing more.
Wonderful Source
Will be using this podcast as my one-stop-source for all news LOTR related. (although I do like it when you shut off the typewriter noise in the background)
Thanks for including Micah now- he brings an enthuasium that most podcasts need!
Very well done
I really enjoy this podcast. First, all the news about the upcoming Hobbit movie and other Tolkien happenings is related. Then, the podcasters cover one topic in depth, such as the istari, the rings of power, or Sauron. The interaction between father and son is charming. Nice job, guys.
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