By-the-Bywater
@bythebywater.bsky.social
By-the-Bywater is a monthly #Tolkien podcast hosted by @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social, @schwindter.bsky.social and @nedraggett.bsky.social -- thanks for listening! Catch up with all our episodes at megaphonic.fm/bythebywater
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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.
91. I Could See These Guys Forming A Prog Rock Band. | By-The-Bywater
On Tolkien’s experiences in World War I.
megaphonic.fm
October 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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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Saving this one for just the right moment.
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.
91. I Could See These Guys Forming A Prog Rock Band. | By-The-Bywater
On Tolkien’s experiences in World War I.
megaphonic.fm
October 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Saving this one for just the right moment.
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.
91. I Could See These Guys Forming A Prog Rock Band. | By-The-Bywater
On Tolkien’s experiences in World War I.
megaphonic.fm
October 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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.
Just a reminder that our latest episode, on this subject, is out tomorrow.
talking about Tolkien and World War I on the next @bythebywater.bsky.social
October 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Just a reminder that our latest episode, on this subject, is out tomorrow.
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Oh boy oh boy oh boy The Onion finally catching up to @bythebywater.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Oh boy oh boy oh boy The Onion finally catching up to @bythebywater.bsky.social
It tracks, really. (Once again, megaphonic.fm/bythebywater... for our take on these goofs.)
"Everyone knows Frodo’s the hero of Lord Of The Rings, but he’s not in this case, which—I mean, evil is a form of innovation, right?” — Peter Thiel
Creatively Tapped-Out Peter Thiel Launches Startup Called ‘Frodo, But Evil’
BUENOS AIRES—After exhausting a significant amount of his intellectual energy in a series of company launches, a creatively tapped-out Peter Thiel announced Tuesday a new startup called “Frodo, But Ev...
theonion.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM
It tracks, really. (Once again, megaphonic.fm/bythebywater... for our take on these goofs.)
Hey, neat. (News of this came out a day after we recorded our next episode, so we'll talk about this more in November's episode instead!)
Abbey to honour J.R.R. Tolkien | Westminster Abbey
A major new memorial celebrating Tolkien’s creative vision and storytelling by artist Stephen Broadbent will be revealed at a dedication ceremony in Spring 2027.
www.westminster-abbey.org
September 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey, neat. (News of this came out a day after we recorded our next episode, so we'll talk about this more in November's episode instead!)
It's true, you know.
This is very specifically tailored to my interests. Created and posted by @scarfdemon.bsky.social over on IG at www.instagram.com/p/DdpmtIAoio-/ with the caption "💔 RIP Haldir of Lórien, you would have loved season 5" cc @viceanglais.bsky.social @angengea.blog etc
![A three panel illustration showing a sequence from Jackson's adaptation of _The Two Towers_ as if it was set in the RuPaul's Drag Race werk room, with pinks and purples in the background and a mirror as well. Legolas, speaking Sindarin, tells Aragorn the Rohirrim are going to die while holding up his hand in a two-fingers-drawn-back "Oh you know it" pose, then Aragorn says "And I shall die as one of them!" back with a pointed finger in return. The final panel shows a confessional shot with the 'contestant' being listed as "Haleth, 14, Rohan" in the usual RPDR fashion with a screenshot from the movie next to a checkered flag; the portrayal of Haleth has him with hunched shoulders and wide eyes while the caption "[Shade sound]" appears as well.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kqdyhnklmmv34nmml6btyqv6/bafkreiasdbjq723lgzngh5ymyhmjl6ri3uula5uybm7ku65elslgnhtnyy)
September 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It's true, you know.
Indeed.
September 26, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Indeed.
And indeed, looking ahead to our next episode, out in a couple of weeks.
talking about Tolkien and World War I on the next @bythebywater.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
And indeed, looking ahead to our next episode, out in a couple of weeks.
True enough!
September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
True enough!
The accuracy.
"Indeed, there is a power in Rivendell to withstand the might of Mordor for a while. And elsewhere other powers still dwell. There is power, too, of another kind in the Shire. Unions, Frodo! The power of the worker united in solidarity!"
- Gandalf, the Fellowship of the Ring
- Gandalf, the Fellowship of the Ring
September 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The accuracy.
True enough! We'll be recording it shortly.
So while it's relevant, next month's episode of @bythebywater.bsky.social is specifically about the war experiences!
fyi the cartoon is (1) a joke and (2) pretty accurate b/c Mordor is not supposed to elucidate some truth about specifically Germany but (3) it does not follow from that that his experience did not inform his writing. Here’s a sample of what he said, which is reasonably clear.
September 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
True enough! We'll be recording it shortly.
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.)
'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.
gizmodo.com
September 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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.)
Separately, crimes are happening here
getting kicked out of the LOTR book club for pronouncing gollum with a soft g
September 14, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Separately, crimes are happening here
We work hard for you. Recording our next episode on Sunday!
hope @bythebywater.bsky.social listeners appreciate i had to trek all the way out nearly to JFK to get the book we're discussing in the next episode!
September 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
We work hard for you. Recording our next episode on Sunday!
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This tracks.
they're showing tom bombadil bulge on the jumbotron at the uruk hai convention
September 11, 2026 at 6:23 AM
This tracks.
This tracks.
they're showing tom bombadil bulge on the jumbotron at the uruk hai convention
September 11, 2026 at 6:23 AM
This tracks.
We would like to not make a recommendation for your holiday shopping.
'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Getting a Physical Release
Clear some space on your J.R.R. Tolkien shelf, because seasons one and two of the Prime Video series are coming to Blu-ray and 4K UHD.
gizmodo.com
September 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
We would like to not make a recommendation for your holiday shopping.
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rare @printrunpodcast.bsky.social / @bythebywater.bsky.social sync-up
their hairy little feet. god
September 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
rare @printrunpodcast.bsky.social / @bythebywater.bsky.social sync-up
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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
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!
90. Morgoth Or Whatever, I Don’t Want To Deadname Him. | By-The-Bywater
On bodies in Tolkien.
megaphonic.fm
September 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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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Okay, intrigued by this.
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!
90. Morgoth Or Whatever, I Don’t Want To Deadname Him. | By-The-Bywater
On bodies in Tolkien.
megaphonic.fm
September 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Okay, intrigued by this.
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!
90. Morgoth Or Whatever, I Don’t Want To Deadname Him. | By-The-Bywater
On bodies in Tolkien.
megaphonic.fm
September 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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!
Episode will appear on Monday!
talking about bodies on the next @bythebywater.bsky.social
September 5, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Episode will appear on Monday!
We bring the heat here at By-the-Bywater.
in the worldcon exhibit hall yesterday three women agreed I “looked like their friend Patrick only hotter” so even if I didn’t win an award, at least I beat Patrick at something
September 2, 2026 at 2:36 AM
We bring the heat here at By-the-Bywater.