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 work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-culture references, and bad puns. These are the folks you'd want to hang out with at a pub and talk Tolkien with!
The Prancing Pony Podcast
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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 work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-culture references, and bad puns. These are the folks you'd want to hang out with at a pub and talk Tolkien with!
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Recent Episodes
May 31, 2026
415 – Saruman’s OPSEC Problem: Unfinished Tales with Dr. Bret Devereaux
Dr. Bret Devereaux, ancient and military historian, discusses Saruman's strategic failures and the practicalities of Middle-earth's logistics with The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy in this interview.
May 24, 2026
414 – With or Without You
The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy interview each other about Isildur's struggle with the Ring and Aragorn's discovery of ancient history.
May 17, 2026
413 – The Unforgettable Fire
Alan S. (The Man of the West) interviews Don Marshall about Isildur's lordship and the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, exploring family legacies and hope.
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