33 episodes
Tolkien Takeaway Vasilios Asimakos
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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An energetic exploration of Tolkien's works by Tolkien nerd Vasilios Asimakos, ceaselessly delving into unpredictable Tolkien topics, because "not all those who wander are lost."
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Episode 33; or Trust and Potential
Episode 33 is here! Don't be so upset; it's only a short one! Vasilios discusses the passing of Sir Ian Holm and the new Tolkien material that has been announced, and then pads quietly into the Hobbit Hole, where a decision of Gandalf's resonates with him quite loudly.
Sir Ian Holm Obituary: https://variety.com/2020/film/global/ian-holm-dead-bilbo-baggins-lord-of-the-rings-1234642549/?fbclid=IwAR0QICBek2vYxvThp8Dr-pWRwOU1QSoExFl_AgjBvZyjN6I61Lwf-rmAjRU
Sir Ian Holm IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000453/
Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRz…IyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
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Episode 32; or The Felves, Part II
Episode 32! In this episode, Vasilios gives you the latest news from Oxonmoot. Then the Felf (famous First Age Elves whose name begins with F) parade continues with short profiles of Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod. He crowns YOUR favorite Felf and HIS favorite Felf. Are they the same? Find out! In the Hobbit Hole: the often-forgotten beauty of gift-giving.
Oxonmoot News: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-online/
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway
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Episode 31; or The Felves, Part I
Episode 31! In this episode, Vasilios gives his take on the Josh Gad-hosted Reunited Apart: Lord of the Rings Edition. Then, set on helping you remember which F-named Elf (Felf?)is which, he does a quick rundown of Finwë, Feanor, and Fingolfin's greatest hits (with Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod to be covered next week). In the Hobbit Hole: heroes in stories worth reading don't turn back.
One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S6x_kCs
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway
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Episode 30; or That Call You Have to Take
Episode 30 has arrived! Another "tens" milestone! In this episode Vasilios describes what it was like listening to the unendingly talented Andy Serkis perform a reading of "Riddles in the Dark" and gives his impressions of the upcoming Gollum video game stills. In the Hobbit Hole: hearing the call of the sea in your own life.
Hobbitathon News Story: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/07/andy-serkis-to-read-the-hobbit-nonstop-for-charity-nhs
Recording of "Riddles in the Dark": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSeVHqp2eQA
Stills from Lord of the Rings: Gollum: https://geekculture.co/first-look-at-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-shows-tolkiens-tale-in-next-gen-glory/
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway
E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com -
Episode 29; or Home Is Where the Hearth Is
Episode 29 is here!
Vasilios shares Tolkien news from the reptile and motorcycle realm (yes, you read those correctly), talks about the Tolkien Society Awards, and reads his newest review! Afterward, he heads straight for the Hobbit Hole, where he drops some HUGE personal news. Then he explores a famous passage from The Return of the King and talks about why it now resonates so much more with him.
Elessaurus: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8201347/Brazilian-reptile-species-named-Aragorn-Lord-Rings.html
Yamaha Smaug: https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/this-custom-yamaha-was-inspired-by-a-rolex-watch-and-named-after-a-dragon-2912776/
Tolkien Society Awards 2020: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2020/04/winners-of-the-tolkien-society-awards-2020-announced/
Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway
E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com -
Episode 28; or A Conversation With Charlie Vaughn
Episode 28 is a VERY special episode. Vasilios gets to talk with that immensely talented musician who moved hearts at SoCal Moot, Charlie Vaughn! They discuss Charlie's experience playing at the moot, his musical process, and his love of things Tolkien. Then, sit back and enjoy TWO of Charlie's songs in their entirety (including the audience favorite, "Tale of Tinuviel")and get an inside look at their composition. In the Hobbit Hole: Finrod Felagund, Charlie Vaughn, and the magic that is music.
Charlie's Tolkien work on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bilanxmond
Charlie's YouTube page, featuring his Tolkien song lyric videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7bvZa2QdrA4L-8yyGGtFQ
Charlie's Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/486L817VMvsAGTnNSokyEU?si=rRgKMcQ3QwemNy-Y87McsA
The Tolkien Professor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tolkien-professor/id1437953157
Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/
Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway
Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway
E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com
Customer Reviews
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May God continue to bless you and your new bride.
Hobbiton or bust!
Loved hearing about hobbiton! I’ve now just looked up the green dragon menu. Sounds like a great experience. Glad you and Melinda got to go. Very cool V!