The Halfling
A Middle-earth show hosted by writer, nerd, and all-around Tolkien aficionado Jaron Pak. The podcast is devoted to exploring the nooks and crannies of Middle-earth with an emphasis on the source material being used for the "Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power" streaming series. Jaron is one of the main Tolkien journalists for the entertainment site Looper. He also writes for the fan site Fellowship of Fans and has spent decades obsessively reading Tolkien. He's even memorized entire chunks of the legendarium. He loves assembling the complex, multi-faceted material in an accessible manner that allows others to enjoy its wonder, too.Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thehalfling
Podcasting since 2021 • 36 episodes
The Halfling
Latest Episodes
The Halfling Interviews Nerd of the Rings (Part 4 of The Rings of Power Influencer Roundup)
As the finale of the first season of "The Rings of Power" approaches, the one and only Matt from Nerd of the Rings joins the show to share his thoughts. Matt runs one of the largest, most vibrant Tolkien communities online. In this interview, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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The Halfling Interviews Fellowship of Fans (Part 3 of The Rings of Power Influencer Roundup)
In the wake of the busy fourth episode of "The Rings of Power," we welcome Harry from Fellowship of Fans onto the show. Harry leads a dynamic online Tolkien community that is the best place to follow breaking news and inside scoops regarding th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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38:16
The Halfling Interviews The Mellon Heads (Part 2 of The Rings of Power Influencer Roundup)
For the second part of our Influencer Roundup series for Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we have "the Mellon Heads" Dave and Johnny from The Council of Elrond podcast. This pair of Irish host an entertaining show that...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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57:17
The Halfling Interviews The Broken Sword (Part 1 of The Rings of Power Influencer Roundup)
For the first installment of our Influencer Roundup series for Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we hear from James and Jake from The Broken Sword. These two Welsh filmmakers are some of the internet's top Tolkien influ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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40:39
Episode 28: Celebrimbor Meets His Doom
In our last episode of Season 1, we finish up Celebrimbor's epic (and tragic) tale. We walk through his time with Annatar, analyze his Ring-making skills, and talk about some of the major ways this Elven hero impacts Middle-earth history, from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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15:35