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On today's podcast, the Wheeler Siblings pose various "Imagine If..." questions where they ask what each person would be in Tolkien's World... things like: where would they live... which one of the multitude of dwarves would they be? Do you have "Imagine If" questions of your own? Let us know!   Music: puple-planet.com 

On a very special episode of Seven Stars, Seven Siblings and One White Tree, we get the chance to interview Kaitlyn Facista, better known on the internet as "Tea With Tolkien". Kaitlyn shares some insight on reading Tolkien's works from a Catholic perspective, gives some helpful tips for understanding The Silmarillion, chat about the upcoming Amazon series: "Rings of Power", and MUCH, MUCH more! You do not want to miss this amazing episode! You can find Kaitlyn at: https://www.teawithtolkien.com/  Links to her social media can also be found on her website. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com   

Would Your Rather listen to another Podcast?... wait, don't answer that! Instead listen to this month's episode where we ask Would You Rather Questions related to Tolkien's works. Tourism, baby names, sight-seeing, being eaten by monsters, and more! 

What If Elves could fly over moutains and bring the sun? What If the other hobbits hadn't wanted any more mushrooms? What If Denethor took some parenting classes?  ...We don't discuss any of these questions on today's show, but we do ask a lot of other important What If questions about the Lord of the Rings. And bring many obscure movie and literature quotes along for the ride.

On this episode we celebrate Tolkien Reading Day on March 25th with a few of the 7 stars of our show. We discuss catastrophes, happy endings, spicy dinners, Steven Moffat, Pedro Pascal, and Jeeves! PLUS... much more.

Forget the Super Bowl, the very first The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trailer dropped this month! The Wheeler siblings are here to break it down for you and give their thoughts on what's to come. Also they get a little nostalgic and talk about watching the first trailers for the Lord of the Rings movies back in the Elder Days of dial-up internet.

Like to read? Of course you do! This episode we suggest some other books that we've enjoyed that remind us of the Lord of the Rings. Sadly, Goodnight Moon and The Very Hungry Caterpillar do not make the list. 

Happy Christmas from the 7 Stars and the 7 Siblings! (The One White Tree is feeling a little Scrooge-ish) And if you're still looking for that one perfect gift for the Tolkien lover in your life, look no further! On today's episode we give you the goods on all the best Lord of the Rings gifts for everyone in your fellowship. Could it be as simple as pulling out a few hairs? Listen and find out!  Music by: http://www.purple-planet.com

On this episode of Seven stars, Seven Siblings and One White Tree it's just the One Quincy here to interview, friend of the podcast, Bev Nash. They have a fascinating conversation on several far reaching topics. Then Quincy brings Christmas to Middle-Earth early! I hope you set out your Lembas Bread and Green Dragon Ale for Santa! Transcript for this episode can be found: here Music by www.puple-planet.com   Additional music by Lonesome Chuck Wheeler and FreePD.com

On today's podcast we have the ultimate bad guy showdown! We have created a Bracket Of Badness and the seven of us debate the merits... or demerits of each villainous character from the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Who will be the big winner, er, loser?? Listen and see! And also we might discuss the somewhat complicated question of how Orcs are brought into this world... maybe.    Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Happy Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday! On today's show we put all of the parties listed in Tolkien's works to the test and rank them to find the ULITIMATE TOLKIEN PARTY! Is it the death party? The awkward wedding? The Political rally? TOMATOES??  Then we play a little "Who's Elvish Is It Anyway?". Yes. We do.   Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week we take a trip to ages past... or rather to the past year or so to bring you a "Best Of" Episode featuring selections from previous podcast episodes. (Your usual 7 congenial hosts had 7 busy schedules and couldn't record something new) Also Quincy has some thoughts on the first official photo from Amazon's upcoming Middle-Earth series. Regular episodes will return next month. Transcript for this episode

On today's show we discuss humor is Professor Tolkien's work, including some of our very favorite funny parts from the books and movies. Many important things are discussed. Do dwarves make good footballs? Can Hobbits fly? Why do we have to apologize to Hugo Weaving again? Find out all that and more!   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode we talk about what every other Tolkien fan has been talking about and discuss at length our thoughts and hopes for the two new Tolkien visual adaptations coming: The War of the Rohirrim Anime and the new Amazon LotR Prequel.  And Noelle talks at length about her love of Hot Dwarves. Also is the Mouth of Sauron actually Alice from the Brady Bunch?... Maybe?

Today the 7 Wheeler siblings decide who they would be if they were Lord of the Rings characters. (Spoilers: Surprisingly no one chose Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.) We also discuss if the Gaffer could just walk into Mordor or not. (Spoilers: He can.) Also Mom picks a character to be her child, and Dad and Quincy discuss the times when you have to make difficult decisions in life. 

It's a jumbo-sized episode today as the Wheeler Siblings discuss what actors they would cast in the Lord of the Rings films, if there was an alternate-universe of films. Only one rule! No repeating actors from the original films. Come along with us as we consider the best of the best of screen and stage. And Nicolas Cage. 

Happy Gondorian New Year! In honor of March 25th the seven siblings present various creative projects to celebrate the downfall of Sauron. We're excited for you to hear what we have in store! Oliphaunts! Trees! Poetry! Cyndi Lauper! Sports!  Also Mom give motherly advice to a certain someone, and Dad gives a stirring reading.

This episode features our very first (non-family) guest! Lord of the Rings fan Kenny Dykes joins us to talk about what it's like to first discover Tolkien's world through the film versions, and then to later read the books. We also discuss Aragorn's pants (or lack thereof). Then Mom and Dad put in their own two cents about the LOTR films. But really this episode is about Aragorn's pants. 

On this first episode of the new year, the Wheeler siblings are back to discuss the different times the theme of Hope is found in the Lord of the Rings... in case you needed some after 2020! Also, the Mom and Dad segments are back! Mom talks about some unique names she likes, and Dad tries to remember a unique name! 

On the last episode of this year, the Wheeler siblings talk about all the food and drinks from Tolkien's book, and about some of their own favorites too. And they discuss the all important question: How do you like your dirt?