About Us

Hello fellow wanderers - we are Kelsey and Angela - two lifelong friends and Lord of the Rings nerds who who never met a Tolkien tangent we didn't want to follow.

 

We started this podcast because we realized our best conversations about Middle Earth happened when we stopped trying to be experts and started embracing our questions. We believe the best way to explore Middle Earth is together, with curiosity as our compass and wonder as our walking stick.

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Think of Beyond the Brandywine as the podcast equivalent of leaving the path in the Old Forest—a little risky, definitely meandering, but that's where you find the most interesting stories.​

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Our podcast invites listeners to venture past the familiar boundaries of Middle-earth into deeper explorations of Tolkien's world.  Whether you're a longtime scholar or a newcomer to Middle-earth lore, join us for a journey that combines careful research with delighted speculation, where every path might lead to wonder.

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We want to create a friendly, accessible, and fun community that welcomes Tolkien lovers at every level. The road goes ever on, and it's always better traveled in good company. We would be thrilled if you decided to check out one of our episodes, sent us an email, or reached out on social media.

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