The Way Lesser Inklings: Recent Episodes
Josh Rice
We will examine great works of literature to examine worldview, bask in great storytelling, and praise God for the beauty of the written word. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-rice092/support
Join us for the last recap of Lord of the Rings. Thank you so much for listening, and we would love requests or suggestions for our next project to tackle!
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Join us as we come to the conclusion of the epic tale. There are many things to discuss, and even a couple of thoughts to roam with!
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Join us as we discuss political philosophy, the history of the world, and other dainties in this epic penultimate chapter of Lord of the Rings!
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As the hobbits and Gandalf draw near to the Shire, old friends are visited, troubling news is heard, and we get to spend significant time again with the most powerful/interesting "man" in Middle Earth!
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A melancholy chapter that might give insight into the overall theme of Book 6! Join us as Josh gives a hypothesis, and also forgets to mention Tom Bombadil for the first time ever!
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Aragorn takes up his long-anticipated kingship, and the court of the king is astounding in its greatness. Join us for a little romance, a little hierarchy, and maybe some unexpected hot-takes!
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The ring has been destroyed, and the king is coming to rule. Join us as we look into the reunion of old friends and the character of the new king and his courts.
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Join us for the big one! In this chapter, the doom of Middle Earth will be decided!
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Evil cannot wipe out beauty because there is a sovereign Creator over everything. Join us as we examine hope in the most hopeless place in the world!
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When all hope seems lost, sing a song, listen hard, and find your courage! Join us as we embark on the final part of Lord of the Rings!
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Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us as we walk through the somber events of Book 5!
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As the plans of Gandalf ripen, a new adversary comes on the scene. Join us as we dissect the foul Mouth of Sauron and finish up Book 5!
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The fate of the world is being decided, will men act with courage, or will they acts as they always have? Join us as we look into the courage of a great king and see how that should instruct us in the modern day.
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We interrupt this epic tale for a hospital scene. What could the good professor be up to? Join us as we look into the care of the sick and kingliness.
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Madness, despair, and death arrive in this chapter that examines the abandonment of duty and the heroism of interposition.
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A clash of great kings unfolds as the old give way to young, and the small achieve feats of renown.
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Things are not always as they appear, and it is best to judge the heart when possible. Join us for a fascinating look at one of the least-known characters in the saga!
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Dread demon weapons are reforged, a fell king threatens Middle Earth, and all is dark.
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Theoden and Rohan will fulfill all oaths and ride to the aid of their friends, but will it be in time to help or interrupt the celebration of Mordor?
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As mysterious kingly men arrive in Rohan, we are left to examine the bonds of friendship in the face of grave danger. Join us for a jam-packed mega(ish) episode of TWLI.
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As we begin book 5, join us to examine the grandeur and waning of Gondor, the greatest of the civilizations of men.
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It's that time again! Grab your favorite drink and join us as we look back at the amazing events of Book 4!
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The fate of the world rests on the back of a small hobbit gardener. Will Samwise leave his master to the ruin of himself, or will he stay with his master to the ruin of the world?
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In the darkness an ancient evil awaits. Trapped and betrayed, Frodo and Sam face their most dangerous moments yet!
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A battle of wills in the valley of death! Join us as we examine the power of evil in the face of virtuous rejection of temptation!
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Join us as we examine the march towards death and speak of fortitude and grit.
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The price for fishes...death, but will there be mercy at the last hour?
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The window looks out to all that is good, but questions and danger looms for the ringbearer as Faramir must decide what to do about his captured trespassers.
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The garden of Gondor is teeming with life against the desolation of Mordor, do not get comfortable though, for danger lies close and a new character emerges to threaten the quest.
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The cheerful maw of Sauron looms before us. Join us as we examine Frodo's courage, Gollum's schemes, and the bite of the Teeth of Mordor.
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There is an angry cloud descending on a beloved hobbit while mercy is raining down from Mr. Frodo. Join us as we look into bitterness, mercy, and the wisdom of Godly justice.
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Book 4 is upon us, and we look in on the struggles of Frodo and Samwise. Join us as we examine a wretched new villain who lurks in the shadows.
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Grab your drink, pipe, and lounge chair as we relax and discuss the themes of Book 3!
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The end of Book Three is upon us, and it is an amazing treatise on temptation and kingship. Join us as we discuss this rousing ending to an amazing section of the epic tale!
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Wisdom vs. folly, truth vs. lies, plain speech vs. honey coated words. Join us as we examine the tragic nature of hard-hearted rebellion in the face of forgiveness.
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Pipe weed, food, friends, and the spoils of war are on full display as friends catch up and give us the rundown on Isengard.
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Three landscapes, three dramatically different stories and outcomes. Join us as we explore friendship and anti-creation.
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Join us as we discuss wizardry, chivalry, friendship, and heroism on full display in the first great battle of the series.
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Decrepit counselors, dotard kings, tyrannical laws, and a keen rush of air combine in this chapter to bring a people from despair to militant hope. Join us as we dive deep into the people of Rohan!
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Death to life, wandering to focus, darkness to light, stuffiness to brisk air....join us as we examine the glorious return of a beloved character!
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What are we to make of the oldest creature to walk under the sun in Middle Earth (besides Tom Bombadil of course)? Join us as we bask in this amazing chapter about wisdom, wrath, and symbolism. We will even allow you to be hasty in clicking play this time so as to not grow tree-ish.
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Everyone knows orcs are evil, but what is Tolkien attempting to say about the world through the formidable fighting Uruk-Hai?
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The great hunt is on, and we are here to examine the meaning of heavenly bodies, kingly men, and dwarven insults.
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As we begin to look at The Two Towers, forgiveness and repentance are in view. Join us as we look at the fall of a great man and the end of the Fellowship forever.
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Listener questions, literary analysis, and even some politics in this relaxing look back at what Tolkien was up to in Book Two.
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As Book Two comes to a conclusion, we will examine the deadly consequences of sin, the unwinding of unity, the courage of a great man (hobbit), and the wisdom granted by unassailable loyalty to one's friend.
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The choice of doom lies before the company: Mordor or Minas Tirith? Join us as we look into descents into madness, honorable rubes, and majestic magical artifacts of a kingdom in exile!
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The peaceful poetry repose is over. Gifts will be given, wisdom imparted, and paradise departed. Join us as we put a bow on the culture of Lorien!
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If you look in the mirror, what will you see? Join us in this episode as we examine magic, wisdom, and the power of the ring(s).
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How must good nations act? Must they mind only the defense of the walls, or should they advance their borders and subdue evil in the outside world? Join us as we discuss this fascinating chapter about goodness and conservatism!
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How must good nations act? Must they mind only the defense of the walls, or should they advance their borders and subdue evil in the outside world? Join us as we discuss this fascinating chapter about goodness and conservatism!
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In this iconic chapter we explore the spiritual world of Middle Earth as we examine the good Gandalf and the evil Balrog.
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Wolves are burned, cordial is consumed, passwords remembered, and light coveted as the company endures their darkest and most fearful stage of the journey yet.
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Join us as we examine lost civilizations, spies, snow, winter spirits, and a long march during this episode.
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In this conclusion to the great meeting deciding the fate of the world, we will discuss the Ivory (or Ebony) Tower and reliance on the experts versus the wisdom of action and boots on the ground.
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The last and greatest ecumenical council in the history of Middle Earth is upon us. Is this chapter about determinism, or is it simply laying out the plan for averting the doom of the world? Tune in to find out (at least partially) in this first part.
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"Many" might be a bit of a stretch by the good professor, but we will examine all of them in this episode!
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Relax, pour a drink, and unwind with us as we look back at memorable moments from the first part of the Lord of the Rings.
Frodo is fading fast as the Black Riders make a final aggressive bid to reclaim the Ring. This chapter displays the nature of evil and how it must be fought in order to avoid being enslaved.
The enemy is unveiled, and we revel in one of the greatest chapters of the entire saga. Join us in discussing the nature of evil, terror, and the melancholy of a mission ahead, yet unfulfilled.
At long last, we look into the character, mystery, and significance of the King of men who disguises himself as a no-account wanderer. After all, not all those who wander are lost.
As the hobbits leave Bombadil and take to the dreaded road, a mysterious stranger awaits, spies abound, and the One Ring attempts to announce its presence!
Legends of Middle Earth come to life in this episode as we discuss the lost kingdoms of men, the secret dealings of the Black Riders, and one last look at the mastery of Tom Bombadil.
Hey-dol! Merry-dol! Ring-a-dong-dillo! Listen in as we examine the singing, dancing, Master of the Wood in this chapter of comparison and contrast between the natures of good and evil.
Dangerous trees, terrifying tales, and the introduction of the most powerful and baffling character in The Lord of the Rings.
A long-planned plot is revealed, spies are flushed out, and a true conspiracy is unmasked!
The hobbits take a near-disastrous shortcut and find themselves in the fields of a farmer who is serious about trespassing. Danger seems to await them at every turn, but as is often the case, help is found in unexpected places!
As Frodo, Sam, and Pippin set out on their journey across the Shire they will meet several unexpected friends and potential foes. Join us as we examine friendship, adventure, and the wisdom of those who have lived long lives.
Join us to examine one of the most crucial and significant chapters of the entire saga. This is Jake's personal favorite, and is an episode not to be missed, so grab a book, a drink, and join us to examine the history of the One Ring.
In the first chapter of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien reacquaints us with hobbits, we see our old friend Gandalf, and get a bird's eye view to a party of special magnificence wherein it rains drink and snows food.
In this first episode, Josh and Jake examine the prologue of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This prologue concerns hobbits, pipeweed, geneaology, and even some insight on the power of the law.