Jokien with Tolkien delivers regular laughs and lore from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Upgrade to a paid subscription to join the Extended Edition, a community of Tolkien lovers going even deeper into the wonders of Middle-earth together!
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Josh writes weekly about Middle-earth, faith, and pop culture in his often humorous, sometimes earnest, always genuine newsletter, "Jokien with Tolkien," which was a 2023 Substack Featured Publication.
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Short humor for anyone who chuckles, guffaws, snickers, hoots, or otherwise expresses mirth. New posts from comedy writer Greg Nix and a rotating cast of contributors three times per week!
Welcome, fellow travelers, to the Explorer's Guild! Step inside and pull up a chair at our table here in the Tavern of the Ages, where the warmth of the fire welcomes weary wanderers and curious souls alike.
CURRENT QUEST: A year-long slow read of The Silmarillion! ORIGINAL QUEST: A year of reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, in which you can follow along and even read each chapter as they coincide with our year.
Tea with Tolkien celebrates the life, writings, and faith of J.R.R. Tolkien. Join me as I delve deeper into Tolkien's Legendarium, learn how be a 'Hobbit at Heart', and share analysis on new perspectives on Middle-earth (such as The Rings of Power).