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Our Call for Papers for the 2025 PPP Moot happening December 18-21 is here, as well as one for activities and entertainments! And if you’re wondering more about this event, check out our website for details, registration and more: theprancingponypodcast.com/moot/
It's PPP Plays time as The Man of the West plays The Lord of the Rings Online! www.youtube.com/live/n4y7Xd_...
The PPP Plays The Lord of the Rings Online!
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December 31, 2025 at 2:14 AM
It's PPP Plays time as The Man of the West plays The Lord of the Rings Online! www.youtube.com/live/n4y7Xd_...
Due to the holiday weekend, we will not be having a new episode released today. We will be back after the New Year with Episode 394 on January 4th!
December 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Due to the holiday weekend, we will not be having a new episode released today. We will be back after the New Year with Episode 394 on January 4th!
Merry Christmas from the PPP! We hope this holiday season is filled with cheer and a joyous time spent with your loved ones.
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Merry Christmas from the PPP! We hope this holiday season is filled with cheer and a joyous time spent with your loved ones.
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
If you have any Tolkien-related traditions, or received any gifts this year, we would love to have you share them below!
As this is the weekend before Christmas, there will not be a new episode released today. We will be back after the New Year with Episode 394 on January 4th!
December 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As this is the weekend before Christmas, there will not be a new episode released today. We will be back after the New Year with Episode 394 on January 4th!
TTT Week 103 - Rude Little Errand Boy
Yes, that’s The Man of the West. But NPB means to refer to Ilbereth, the secretary for Father Christmas, who writes the largest portion of this second half of the 1937 letter. What does roast Polar Bear taste like? youtu.be/pK-jsbw5bzM
Yes, that’s The Man of the West. But NPB means to refer to Ilbereth, the secretary for Father Christmas, who writes the largest portion of this second half of the 1937 letter. What does roast Polar Bear taste like? youtu.be/pK-jsbw5bzM
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December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
TTT Week 103 - Rude Little Errand Boy
Yes, that’s The Man of the West. But NPB means to refer to Ilbereth, the secretary for Father Christmas, who writes the largest portion of this second half of the 1937 letter. What does roast Polar Bear taste like? youtu.be/pK-jsbw5bzM
Yes, that’s The Man of the West. But NPB means to refer to Ilbereth, the secretary for Father Christmas, who writes the largest portion of this second half of the 1937 letter. What does roast Polar Bear taste like? youtu.be/pK-jsbw5bzM
TTT Week 103 - One of the Cleverest Elves
Father Christmas wishes Tolkien a speedy recovery, and explains that he’s already giving away ‘second editions’ of The Hobbit three months after its publication, as we look at the first part of the 1937 letter. youtu.be/hvjU_N7chc0
Father Christmas wishes Tolkien a speedy recovery, and explains that he’s already giving away ‘second editions’ of The Hobbit three months after its publication, as we look at the first part of the 1937 letter. youtu.be/hvjU_N7chc0
Week 103 - One of the Cleverest Elves
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December 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
TTT Week 103 - One of the Cleverest Elves
Father Christmas wishes Tolkien a speedy recovery, and explains that he’s already giving away ‘second editions’ of The Hobbit three months after its publication, as we look at the first part of the 1937 letter. youtu.be/hvjU_N7chc0
Father Christmas wishes Tolkien a speedy recovery, and explains that he’s already giving away ‘second editions’ of The Hobbit three months after its publication, as we look at the first part of the 1937 letter. youtu.be/hvjU_N7chc0
TTT Week 103 - A Letter Worth Hearing
Join The Man of the West for the 1936 letter as Father Christmas introduces us to a new member of Team North Pole, and Polar Bear takes a very long bath. youtu.be/R8Iym_8Hx1k
Join The Man of the West for the 1936 letter as Father Christmas introduces us to a new member of Team North Pole, and Polar Bear takes a very long bath. youtu.be/R8Iym_8Hx1k
Week 103 - A Letter Worth Hearing
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December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
TTT Week 103 - A Letter Worth Hearing
Join The Man of the West for the 1936 letter as Father Christmas introduces us to a new member of Team North Pole, and Polar Bear takes a very long bath. youtu.be/R8Iym_8Hx1k
Join The Man of the West for the 1936 letter as Father Christmas introduces us to a new member of Team North Pole, and Polar Bear takes a very long bath. youtu.be/R8Iym_8Hx1k
TTT Week 103 - Quite a Nasty Outbreak
It’s 1935, and Father Christmas grows concerned about the goblins, expecting trouble with them soon — but hey, elvish magic sparkler spears should do the trick, right? Right? youtu.be/BoAywokPuqo
It’s 1935, and Father Christmas grows concerned about the goblins, expecting trouble with them soon — but hey, elvish magic sparkler spears should do the trick, right? Right? youtu.be/BoAywokPuqo
Week 103 - Quite a Nasty Outbreak
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December 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
TTT Week 103 - Quite a Nasty Outbreak
It’s 1935, and Father Christmas grows concerned about the goblins, expecting trouble with them soon — but hey, elvish magic sparkler spears should do the trick, right? Right? youtu.be/BoAywokPuqo
It’s 1935, and Father Christmas grows concerned about the goblins, expecting trouble with them soon — but hey, elvish magic sparkler spears should do the trick, right? Right? youtu.be/BoAywokPuqo
TTT Week 103 - Frightful Mischief
While The Man of the West is sometimes guilty of such trouble, today’s title refers to guests at the North Pole in 1934: Polar Bear’s young cousins, Paksu and Valkotukka! youtu.be/KJSubEdBLeM
While The Man of the West is sometimes guilty of such trouble, today’s title refers to guests at the North Pole in 1934: Polar Bear’s young cousins, Paksu and Valkotukka! youtu.be/KJSubEdBLeM
Week 103 - Frightful Mischief
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December 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
TTT Week 103 - Frightful Mischief
While The Man of the West is sometimes guilty of such trouble, today’s title refers to guests at the North Pole in 1934: Polar Bear’s young cousins, Paksu and Valkotukka! youtu.be/KJSubEdBLeM
While The Man of the West is sometimes guilty of such trouble, today’s title refers to guests at the North Pole in 1934: Polar Bear’s young cousins, Paksu and Valkotukka! youtu.be/KJSubEdBLeM
393 – From Me to You (the Sceptre)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
December 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
393 – From Me to You (the Sceptre)
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we near the end of Aldarion and Erendis from Unfinished Tales. pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...
PPP Moot 2025 is just 9 days away! The Moot will be taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport and the theme this year is "Creating Historical Depth within Fantastical Worlds”.
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
PPP Moot 2025 is just 9 days away! The Moot will be taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport and the theme this year is "Creating Historical Depth within Fantastical Worlds”.
TTT Week 102 - Silmarillion Saturday: Great in Strength Both of Mind and Body
No, today’s title… oh, you know the joke by now. Join The Man of the West as we conclude our time in Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin from The Silmarillion. youtu.be/oEfKXyXtIQI
No, today’s title… oh, you know the joke by now. Join The Man of the West as we conclude our time in Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin from The Silmarillion. youtu.be/oEfKXyXtIQI
Week 102 - Silmarillion Saturday: Great in Strength Both of Mind and Body
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December 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
TTT Week 102 - Silmarillion Saturday: Great in Strength Both of Mind and Body
No, today’s title… oh, you know the joke by now. Join The Man of the West as we conclude our time in Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin from The Silmarillion. youtu.be/oEfKXyXtIQI
No, today’s title… oh, you know the joke by now. Join The Man of the West as we conclude our time in Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin from The Silmarillion. youtu.be/oEfKXyXtIQI
TTT Week 102 - First Age Friday: A Light Was in His Face as the Light of Heaven
Today’s title also isn’t a reference to The Man of the West — though it’s a bit more obvious this time. Today’s the day we meet Eärendil, the half-elf who will save the world. youtu.be/Eqzj7mpm2ng
Today’s title also isn’t a reference to The Man of the West — though it’s a bit more obvious this time. Today’s the day we meet Eärendil, the half-elf who will save the world. youtu.be/Eqzj7mpm2ng
Week 102 - First Age Friday: A Light Was in His Face as the Light of Heaven
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December 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
TTT Week 102 - First Age Friday: A Light Was in His Face as the Light of Heaven
Today’s title also isn’t a reference to The Man of the West — though it’s a bit more obvious this time. Today’s the day we meet Eärendil, the half-elf who will save the world. youtu.be/Eqzj7mpm2ng
Today’s title also isn’t a reference to The Man of the West — though it’s a bit more obvious this time. Today’s the day we meet Eärendil, the half-elf who will save the world. youtu.be/Eqzj7mpm2ng
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped has dropped for listeners and creators, and for the first time ever, Spotify had Alan record a special video message for our top listeners!
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The 2025 Spotify Wrapped has dropped for listeners and creators, and for the first time ever, Spotify had Alan record a special video message for our top listeners!
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
Spotify also sent over some Creator insights (a couple of the graphics are attached).
TTT Week 102 - Third Age Thursday: Enamored of Evil Knowledge
No, I promise today’s title isn’t a reference to The Man of the West. Instead, it’s time to take a look at two more groups of the Men of Darkness: the Black Númenóreans & the Corsairs of Umbar. youtu.be/EZ-FJBCuXvw
No, I promise today’s title isn’t a reference to The Man of the West. Instead, it’s time to take a look at two more groups of the Men of Darkness: the Black Númenóreans & the Corsairs of Umbar. youtu.be/EZ-FJBCuXvw
Week 102 - Third Age Thursday: Enamored of Evil Knowledge
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
TTT Week 102 - Third Age Thursday: Enamored of Evil Knowledge
No, I promise today’s title isn’t a reference to The Man of the West. Instead, it’s time to take a look at two more groups of the Men of Darkness: the Black Númenóreans & the Corsairs of Umbar. youtu.be/EZ-FJBCuXvw
No, I promise today’s title isn’t a reference to The Man of the West. Instead, it’s time to take a look at two more groups of the Men of Darkness: the Black Númenóreans & the Corsairs of Umbar. youtu.be/EZ-FJBCuXvw
TTT Week 102 - Tolkien Tuesday: Other and Duller Things
Join The Man of the West as he begins a look at another letter from Tolkien to his Aunt Jane; turns out sorting through old poetry is better than the rest of the things Tolkien should be doing. youtu.be/gPBFqRWtdUs
Join The Man of the West as he begins a look at another letter from Tolkien to his Aunt Jane; turns out sorting through old poetry is better than the rest of the things Tolkien should be doing. youtu.be/gPBFqRWtdUs
Week 102 - Tolkien Tuesday: Other and Duller Things
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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
TTT Week 102 - Tolkien Tuesday: Other and Duller Things
Join The Man of the West as he begins a look at another letter from Tolkien to his Aunt Jane; turns out sorting through old poetry is better than the rest of the things Tolkien should be doing. youtu.be/gPBFqRWtdUs
Join The Man of the West as he begins a look at another letter from Tolkien to his Aunt Jane; turns out sorting through old poetry is better than the rest of the things Tolkien should be doing. youtu.be/gPBFqRWtdUs
Reminder that we have two deals ending today!
You can receive 50% off the first month of PPP/TTT Patreon memberships! Use code 50PPP25 at www.patreon.com/prancingpony... and code 50TTT25 at www.patreon.com/tolkientimes.
You can receive 50% off the first month of PPP/TTT Patreon memberships! Use code 50PPP25 at www.patreon.com/prancingpony... and code 50TTT25 at www.patreon.com/tolkientimes.
December 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Reminder that we have two deals ending today!
You can receive 50% off the first month of PPP/TTT Patreon memberships! Use code 50PPP25 at www.patreon.com/prancingpony... and code 50TTT25 at www.patreon.com/tolkientimes.
You can receive 50% off the first month of PPP/TTT Patreon memberships! Use code 50PPP25 at www.patreon.com/prancingpony... and code 50TTT25 at www.patreon.com/tolkientimes.
TTT Week 102 - Middle-earth Map Monday: How Long Have I Been Asleep?
I’d say about two days, if episodes of the TTT are anything to go by. Join The Man of the West as he looks at the site of what Tolkien says is the eucatastrophe of the whole story. youtu.be/FNqfLgan-3g
I’d say about two days, if episodes of the TTT are anything to go by. Join The Man of the West as he looks at the site of what Tolkien says is the eucatastrophe of the whole story. youtu.be/FNqfLgan-3g
Week 102 - Middle-earth Map Monday: How Long Have I Been Asleep?
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December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
TTT Week 102 - Middle-earth Map Monday: How Long Have I Been Asleep?
I’d say about two days, if episodes of the TTT are anything to go by. Join The Man of the West as he looks at the site of what Tolkien says is the eucatastrophe of the whole story. youtu.be/FNqfLgan-3g
I’d say about two days, if episodes of the TTT are anything to go by. Join The Man of the West as he looks at the site of what Tolkien says is the eucatastrophe of the whole story. youtu.be/FNqfLgan-3g
Since it's the weekend of Thanksgiving here in the US, there is not a new PPP episode being released today. We will be back next Sunday with the release of Episode 393!
November 30, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Since it's the weekend of Thanksgiving here in the US, there is not a new PPP episode being released today. We will be back next Sunday with the release of Episode 393!
Exciting news: our merchandise store has reopened! Head to either of the links below and use the code GRATEFUL25 to get 20% off through Monday.
For PPP chapter art merch as well as the classic PPP designs head to the-prancing-pony-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com.
For PPP chapter art merch as well as the classic PPP designs head to the-prancing-pony-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Exciting news: our merchandise store has reopened! Head to either of the links below and use the code GRATEFUL25 to get 20% off through Monday.
For PPP chapter art merch as well as the classic PPP designs head to the-prancing-pony-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com.
For PPP chapter art merch as well as the classic PPP designs head to the-prancing-pony-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com.
TTT Week 101 - Silmarillion Saturday: At Least They Had Window Seats
Join The Man of the West as he spends a year in Gondolin with the brothers Húrin and Huor, only to get left at the airport in the middle of the night. youtu.be/iitGFrFYnxw
Join The Man of the West as he spends a year in Gondolin with the brothers Húrin and Huor, only to get left at the airport in the middle of the night. youtu.be/iitGFrFYnxw
Week 101 - Silmarillion Saturday: At Least They Had Window Seats
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November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
TTT Week 101 - Silmarillion Saturday: At Least They Had Window Seats
Join The Man of the West as he spends a year in Gondolin with the brothers Húrin and Huor, only to get left at the airport in the middle of the night. youtu.be/iitGFrFYnxw
Join The Man of the West as he spends a year in Gondolin with the brothers Húrin and Huor, only to get left at the airport in the middle of the night. youtu.be/iitGFrFYnxw
TTT Week 101 - First Age Friday: Word of the Woes Without
Tuor finally brings his message to Turgon; the King doesn’t take his advice, but does allow him to marry his daughter, as we shift chapters in our story of Tuor and Gondolin. youtu.be/XzSUFWNqTn8
Tuor finally brings his message to Turgon; the King doesn’t take his advice, but does allow him to marry his daughter, as we shift chapters in our story of Tuor and Gondolin. youtu.be/XzSUFWNqTn8
Week 101 - First Age Friday: Word of the Woes Without
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November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
TTT Week 101 - First Age Friday: Word of the Woes Without
Tuor finally brings his message to Turgon; the King doesn’t take his advice, but does allow him to marry his daughter, as we shift chapters in our story of Tuor and Gondolin. youtu.be/XzSUFWNqTn8
Tuor finally brings his message to Turgon; the King doesn’t take his advice, but does allow him to marry his daughter, as we shift chapters in our story of Tuor and Gondolin. youtu.be/XzSUFWNqTn8
Happy Thanksgiving from the PPP to everyone who is celebrating today!
We are immensely thankful for each of you in the PPP community and hope your day is filled with fellowship and feasting.
We are immensely thankful for each of you in the PPP community and hope your day is filled with fellowship and feasting.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the PPP to everyone who is celebrating today!
We are immensely thankful for each of you in the PPP community and hope your day is filled with fellowship and feasting.
We are immensely thankful for each of you in the PPP community and hope your day is filled with fellowship and feasting.
TTT Week 101 - Third Age Thursday: Like a Glitter of Stars
Join The Man of the West for the third episode on the Haradrim, as we look at the actions of the Southrons in The War of the Ring in another of our deep dives of the Men of Darkness. youtu.be/f7_Sd53p2Ag
Join The Man of the West for the third episode on the Haradrim, as we look at the actions of the Southrons in The War of the Ring in another of our deep dives of the Men of Darkness. youtu.be/f7_Sd53p2Ag
Week 101 - Third Age Thursday: Like a Glitter of Stars
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
TTT Week 101 - Third Age Thursday: Like a Glitter of Stars
Join The Man of the West for the third episode on the Haradrim, as we look at the actions of the Southrons in The War of the Ring in another of our deep dives of the Men of Darkness. youtu.be/f7_Sd53p2Ag
Join The Man of the West for the third episode on the Haradrim, as we look at the actions of the Southrons in The War of the Ring in another of our deep dives of the Men of Darkness. youtu.be/f7_Sd53p2Ag
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re feeling especially grateful for this incredible community of listeners who make The Prancing Pony Podcast possible every week.
If you're interested in more content and more fellowship, consider joining the PPP and TTT Patreons!
If you're interested in more content and more fellowship, consider joining the PPP and TTT Patreons!
November 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re feeling especially grateful for this incredible community of listeners who make The Prancing Pony Podcast possible every week.
If you're interested in more content and more fellowship, consider joining the PPP and TTT Patreons!
If you're interested in more content and more fellowship, consider joining the PPP and TTT Patreons!