Last Homely House Podcast

23/03/2026

New episode out today (on Inheritance, Heritage, and Hobbits!) starting a new series AND a new season here at the Last Homely House!

BUT ALSO, it's Middle Earth bracket time! You've got a couple weeks before we dive into our Middle-Earth Madness episodes. Get that bracket filled out!

18/03/2026

We're gearing up for another season AND for our second Middle-Earth Madness tournament! This year, 32 of the finest chapters in Tolkien's works go head-to-head, vying for the title "Best Single Chapter in Tolkien." Who will win? Fill out YOUR bracket now!

The Madness begins on April 6th and the winner will be unveiled at the end of our April 27th episode.

07/01/2026

With my (Jon's) most sincere apologies, our episode for this week was not published on Monday!! It should be releasing any moment now.

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29/09/2025

As mentioned in today's episode, we're extending our Summer Book club to include a read-through of the Silmarillion! Here's our schedule (if you'd like to read along)!

October 6: Ainulindalë through Chapter 8
October 13: Chapter 9 through 18
October 20: Chapter 19 through 21
October 27: Chapter 22 through the end

Feel free to read along with us!

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29/09/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: But wait; there's more! (Return of the King Appendices)

Never content to leave well enough alone, Tolkien follows up the masterfully told tale of the Ring with appendices of all kinds. From tales of years long past to random notes on translation and pronunciation. What do you think is the most interesting part of Tolkien's appendices?

25/09/2025

When the days get shorter and the air cools down, you take the show on the road! Our next 5 episodes coming to you from The Shire Studios! (aka, Jon’s barn)

22/09/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: From Many Partings to the Grey Havens (Return of the King 6:6-9)

The Fellowship, reunited at long last after the completion of their quest, begins to part ways. The hobbits head west to the Shire (which is not as they left it) and then Frodo departs to head even further West...

15/09/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: From Cirith Ungol to the Steward and the King (Return of the King 6:1-5)

Sam rescues Frodo and the two begin the hopeless trek across Mordor and, against all odds, complete their mission...quest...thing.

08/09/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: From the Pelennor Fields to the Black Gate (Return of the King 5:6-10)

Eucatastrophe on the Pelennor Fields as victory is secured in the nick of time. But will it be enough? Our victorious heroes march to certain defeat at the Enemy's very gate.

01/09/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: From Minas Tirith to the Ride of the Rohirrim (Return of the King 5:1-5)

Pippen and Gandalf arrive in Minas Tirith. Battle arrives in Minas Tirith. The Rohirrim arrive (just in time) in Minas Tirith.

27/08/2025

Jon packed up some of his office tech and we turned Ron's kitchen table into a mini recording studio for September's book club episodes. Return of the King discussions start next week!

25/08/2025

The Last Homely House : Summer Book Club: From the Forbidden Pool to the Choices of Master Samwise (Two Towers 4:6-10)

Smeagol is saved after trespassing in the forbidden pool...and then leads Sam and Frodo to certain death. Talk about ungrateful...