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Athrabeth Podcast
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A Tolkien podcast exploring the lesser-trod paths of the Professor's legendarium. New episodes monthly!
Hosted by Jude - @jude.athrabeth.com and Stef - @stef.athrabeth.com

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This is awesome! Another great reason to come to Westmoot!
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“The Hobbit,” based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, and adapted for stage by Greg Banks, will be performed during #Westmoot26! Performance is free for Westmoot attendees, but spots are limited, so make your reservation today! Details on our website. #intothewest #westmoot
February 11, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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If you love #Tolkien or are interested in his work & live in Southern California, go check out the SoCaliquendi Smial!
socaliquendi.bsky.social SoCaliquendi Smial @socaliquendi.bsky.social · 12d
The SoCaliquendi Smial is a group of fans in the Southern California Region, brought together by the enjoyment, exploration, and study of the life and works of J.R.R Tolkien. All fans are welcome!

Linktree: linktr.ee/socaliquendi
Discord: discord.gg/tzcbDfT2uF
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February 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Seize the date! We talk with the fantastic Wizard Way Kris @wizardwaykris.bsky.social about their newly published Elvish Calendar 2026–2027, a 14-month adaptation of Tolkien’s ‘Calendar of Imladris’! Hear about the process of creating this amazing calendar!

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Photos of three people on this podcast: guest Kris Piet holds a calendar and sticks out their tongue at the camera and holds a peace sign in a happy gesture, Jude Vais smiles, and Stef Midlock holds a calendar up in front of her face so you can only see her eyes. To the right is the new “Elvish Calendar” by Wizard Way Kris, showing two elves on a beautiful beach with a sunset. The text reads: “Athrabeth episode 91. Seize the date! Elvish calendars with Wizard Way Kris”.
February 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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A NEW EPISODE! And oh boy, we're getting some juicy Nionwe lore.
Episode 27: The Shadow in Imladris
After a harrowing dinner party, Nionwe comes face to face with a spectre from his past…
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Episode 27: The Shadow in Imladris — Athrabeth Podcast Network
After a harrowing dinner party, Nionwe comes face to face with a spectre from his past… Socials:  Find AthraPlay @AthraPlay_cast ( Instagram & Twitter ) and @athraplay.athrabeth...
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January 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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A reminder that the Carrock Smial meets tonight on Zoom! All are welcome!

They are discussing @realtomemanuel.bsky.social’s fantastic piece “The Tale We've Fallen Into: Re-reading The Lord of the Rings, Re-reading Ourselves” presented at Oxonmoot 2024.

Hit up their discord for details! 💚
thecarrocksmial.bsky.social The Carrock: Northern California smial @thecarrocksmial.bsky.social · Jan 9
Come join the Carrock Smial for some Tolkien talk on Jan 20!

Link in bio to sign up for our mailing list and Discord!
The Carrock: Northern Calfironia Smial Join us for a Smial meeting Tuesday January 20 8-9 pm pst on Zoom Theme: Tom Emanuel's "The Tale We've Fallen Into" link to paper and video of the talk in info email Use our Google Form to sign up or email us at: thecarrocksmial@gmail.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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We’re blushing! Thanks @westmoot.org for featuring us and the amazing @knewbettadobetta.bsky.social! 🥰
westmoot.org Westmoot @westmoot.org · Jan 13
#Westmoot26 Call for Activities is now open! Pitch your idea to coordinate a panel discussion, give a tour, live-record your podcast, host a game, and more! For details: visit our webpage and look for Call for Activities.
#westmoot #intothewest @podcast.athrabeth.com @knewbettadobetta.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Our dearest Tori @itstoriello.bsky.social from @athraplay.athrabeth.com is part of this amazing cast! Check this out!
gamemastermonday.bsky.social Game Master Monday 🍉 @gamemastermonday.bsky.social · Jan 13
TOMORROW!

Cast Away: The Tundra continues!

After a comeback loss, Team Iagopus is down a player with another challenge on the horizon! Who will prove victorious this week? And what is Chet up to?

Find our LIVE tomorrow at 7pm PT!
The northern lights appear over the tundra. 10 faces are highlighted, one of which has been grayed out Text reads: Shadowy Productions Presents Cast Away: The Tundra Wednesdays Jan 7- Feb 11 7pm PT Who has what it takes to OUTSMART. OUTPERFORM. OUTLIVE. Everyone else? A 6 Part Miniseries Raisin Funds for Feeding America
January 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Call for Activities for Westmoot 2026 is now open! How exciting! We can’t wait to see you all there!
westmoot.org Westmoot @westmoot.org · Jan 13
#Westmoot26 Call for Activities is now open! Pitch your idea to coordinate a panel discussion, give a tour, live-record your podcast, host a game, and more! For details: visit our webpage and look for Call for Activities.
#westmoot #intothewest @podcast.athrabeth.com @knewbettadobetta.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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This month, we discuss HoMe Vol. 9: Sauron Defeated as Jude and Stef limp over the finish line in the History of LotR. Jude swimmingly discusses the Drowning of Anadûnê and Stef concludes the ep with the omitted Epilogue to LotR. Episode 90 is out now!
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January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Well it looks like Christmas has come early from our pals at @athraplay.athrabeth.com! 🎁

Check out “A Christmas Cael”- a very faithful, not-at-all silly, totally serious retelling of A Christmas Carol!👻

Happy holidays from the Athrabeth Podcast Network!✨

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The AthraPlay Holiday Special - 2025: A Christmas Cael | AthraPlay
In this bonus holiday special episode, solitary ranger Cael is visited by three spirits, intent on showing them the true meaning of friendship. Will their lessons take hold, or will Cael remain solita...
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December 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Please give us the GIFT of your presence at our December Smial meeting!
The Carrock Northern California Smial. Join us for a Smial meeting Tuesday December 16 8-9 PM PST on Zoom Theme: The glorious gifts of Tolkien's Legendarium Use our Google form to sign up or email is at thecarrocksmial@gmail.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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A very happiest of birthdays to my co-hostess with the mostest, without whom there would be no Athra-nothing! Love you @stef.athrabeth.com !!
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December 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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This is going to be amazing! Just look at the phenomenal cast, including our dear @itstoriello.bsky.social from @athraplay.athrabeth.com! And what a wonderful and important cause! 💚

We can’t wait to tune in! 💫
gamemastermonday.bsky.social Game Master Monday 🍉 @gamemastermonday.bsky.social · Dec 11
(whispers) Hey wanna know a secret?

Cast Away: The Tundra bios start coming out on Monday 👀

Just don't tell anyone I told you, okay?
The Northern Lights displayed over snowy mountains. 10 cast photos are displayed. Shadowy Productions Presents Cast Away: The Tundra Wednesdays Jan 7 - Feb 11 7pm PT Who has what it takes to OUTSMART. OUTPERFORM. OUTLIVE. Everyone else A 6 Part Miniseries Raising Funds for Feeding America
December 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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From the Lore Master’s mouth to Ilúvatar’s ears.
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You recall the Council of Elrond, where the decision was made to take the ring to Mordor? Well, tune in to @athraplay.athrabeth.com episode 26 for the less impactful, but far funnier Dinner Party of Elrond!
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New episode of AthraPlay @athraplay.athrabeth.com is out today! Check it out! Or if you are new, start from the beginning! ✨

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December 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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New episode of AthraPlay @athraplay.athrabeth.com is out today! Check it out! Or if you are new, start from the beginning! ✨

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Episode 26: The Dinner Party of Elrond | AthraPlay
In the seeming safety of Rivendell, the Fellowship faces their most dire challenge yet: attending a dinner party and not making total fools of themselves…
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December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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We are…dying…to tell you about our new episode! Join us for a fun chat with Tom Racine about his new book, "Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkien", discussing Edward Gorey, imposter demons, and finding a J-name in Tolkien’s legendarium!

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December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Your athra-peeps will be there! will you?
westmoot.org Westmoot @westmoot.org · Dec 2
We are thrilled to announce the dates and location of #Westmoot26! It will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bookings open soon, watch our website!https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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We are thrilled to announce the dates and location of #Westmoot26! It will take place May 22-24, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bookings open soon, watch our website!https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westmoot-2026/
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Are you hungry for a Tolkien chat? Come to the Carrock meeting tonight, they are talking about Tolkien and feasting! Delicious!
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Come join us with as we discuss feasts and food in Tolkien's legendarium at our next Carrock Smial meeting.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Happy new AthraPlay episode day!

Our sister podcast @athraplay.athrabeth.com just dropped a new episode! Have you checked out AthraPlay yet? 💚
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Mythcon news! Mythcon 54: Get Your Fantasy Kicks on Route 66 will be taking place the weekend of July 24th 2026 in Weatherford, OK ! Please note that this will be a hybrid event.

More info (including the CFP and registration) is forthcoming. Watch our socials and mythcon.org for news!
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Happy birthday to the podcast host with the most, @jude.athrabeth.com! Or should I say, happy bird-day! 🦅
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November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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This month, we interview #Tolkien educator Don Marshall about his new book, “J.R.R. Tolkien: The Father of Modern Fantasy” being published on November 25, by Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster! Thanks for joining us, @donmarshall72.bsky.social!

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November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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With the thinning of the veil comes our annual autumnal offering! Just when you thought you were safe from repulsive repast, pilfered plates, and things that slither in the night- Hobbitween 6 has arrived! 

Happy Hobbitween! 

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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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So apparently, the US Gov, in their most recent series of dog whistles, are pulling LOTR references and are outright saying that their fascist reign of terror is akin to protecting the Shire. Absolutely fucking not. The comparison is a straightforward dogwhistle, don't let them confuse you.
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM