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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

And our latest episode is live on #MegaphonicFM and as promised it's on a big subject for sure -- #Tolkien and his experiences in World War I, or as it was first known, the Great War. Art by @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social as ever.

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91. I Could See These Guys Forming A Prog Rock Band. | By-The-Bywater

On Tolkien’s experiences in World War I.

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Fold @fold.fm · 05/10/2026

Saving this one for just the right moment.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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91. I Could See These Guys Forming A Prog Rock Band. | By-The-Bywater

On Tolkien’s experiences in World War I.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Just a reminder that our latest episode, on this subject, is out tomorrow.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It tracks, really. (Once again, megaphonic.fm/bythebywater... for our take on these goofs.)

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

And indeed, looking ahead to our next episode, out in a couple of weeks.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

True enough! We'll be recording it shortly.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Among the many reasons we have feelings about a certain TV show (that are not at all positive) involves statements like the ones offered in this summary. You will be amazed! (And then will shudder like you have food poisoning.)

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'Rings of Power' Season 3 Script Proves the One Ring Is Actually, Finally, Arriving

Prime Video's 'Lord of the Rings' series showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay and star Charlie Vickers reveal Sauron's first scene in the new season.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Separately, crimes are happening here

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We work hard for you. Recording our next episode on Sunday!

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This tracks.

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Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I was gonna make fun of Ned in this episode for being raised Episcopalian but I forgot, so just pretend I got a sick burn in

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Space Ghost “Costa Koutsoutis” Coast @costakout.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Okay, intrigued by this.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our latest episode is live! (Our 90th, crazy to think it.) This time around we talk about bodies in #Tolkien — we all have one (or at least we hope you do), so how are they thought of for Elves and beyond? Listen in for more! Art by @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social as ever!

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90. Morgoth Or Whatever, I Don’t Want To Deadname Him. | By-The-Bywater

On bodies in Tolkien.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We bring the heat here at By-the-Bywater.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A little extra something from one of us if you're so inclined. New BtB episode will be out on September 7th.

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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Potatoes were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, which means that if Lord of the Rings is taken in its intended role as a mythological history thereof, they did not have potatoes at the time. So whatever was boiled, mashed, or stuck in a stew, it was not what we call a potato. In this essay

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

And that's how we make sure you're listening. Maybe.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

When sports, music, Philadelphia and Tolkien intersect (and thanks for the kind words!)

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our own @schwindter.bsky.social will be on this panel today, so if you can, watch along! 4:30 Pacific Time, 7:30 Eastern.

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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I'll also note here that the 4K remasters of these looked...not so good, shall we say. Sit on the gold Bluray box set of the extended editions if you have it.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Meantime, keep an ear out for this as well!

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

New episode is up! This time around we talk about one of the most well known creative works created by #Tolkien -- his invented writing systems, most famously the Tengwar and the Cirth. Art as always from @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social though this time he delved into his past...

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89. Apologies To Any Saxons That May Be Listening. | By-The-Bywater

On Tolkien’s invented writing systems.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This thread and responses goes places in some amazing ways. bsky.app/profile/vitu...

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your friend oriana @schwindter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

first look at what we've been doing over the last few months!

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

All of a sudden we are pro this behavior.

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By-the-Bywater @bythebywater.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We are, BTW, aware of the various reports and things about the third series of a certain adaptation. All too aware, you could argue. Next episode records Sunday...

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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

So my @bythebywater.bsky.social cohost @schwindter.bsky.social and her husband @sssparkers.bsky.social have their first trailer out for their forthcoming documentary about American independent movie theaters. Follow the Instagram for more updates! Attn @kcfennessy.bsky.social et al

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Ned Raggett @nedraggett.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

This is right and proper. Happy birthday indeed to one of my @bythebywater.bsky.social cohosts, a great talent and character all around. And well deserving of a from scratch cake frosting!

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