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The Entmoot Podcast

The Entmoot Podcast

Written by: Kenny Talarico & Sam Lieberman
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 Co-hosts Kenny Talarico and Sam Lieberman discuss the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and what they tell us about politics, philosophy, religion, and life.

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Episodes
  • The Power of Pity (w/ Tom Hillman)

    The Power of Pity (w/ Tom Hillman)
    Apr 16 2026

    In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam talk to Tom Hillman about his book Pity, Power, and Tolkien's Ring, and specifically the motif of pity throughout Tolkien's work.


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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Exploring The Online Fandoms

    Exploring The Online Fandoms
    Mar 26 2026

    In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam explore the state of online Tolkien fandoms, including the main three Tolkien subreddits and some (still kicking!) online forum sites.


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    1 hr
  • Tolkien and American Imperialism (w/ Daniel Bessner)

    Tolkien and American Imperialism (w/ Daniel Bessner)
    Mar 9 2026

    In which co-hosts Kenny and Sam talk about the US and Israel's war with Iran, and are later joined by Danny Bessner of the American Prestige podcast to discuss his (now quite relevant) 2022 piece The Rings of Power is a Saga for a War-Hungry Nation.


    Danny Bessner is an Associate Professor in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. He co-hosts the American Prestige podcast, which you can find here or wherever you listen to podcasts.


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    43 mins
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