Goblins and Uruks and Orcs, oh my! We hear about all three throughout Tolkien's works, but it's not immediately clear what the difference between them? And, much like Cotton Eye Joe, where did they come from? We'll dive into all of that and more on this episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!

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It's a big one today folks, the question people have been asking nonstop since The Fellowship of the Ring was first published. What's the deal with that singing guy with the blue coat and yellow boots? Where did he come from, where did he go, where did he come from Tom Bombadil-o? Find out on this week's episode of the Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!

Map of the Shire, Old Forest, and Barrow Downs

Encyclopedia of Arda Entry on Tom Bombadil

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Strider, Ranger of the North. Aragorn, son of Arathorn, chief of the Dúnedain. Elessar, heir of Isildur. He has many names and many titles, but he's 87 years old in Lord of the Rings and still not King! What's taking him so long? Find out on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!

Line of the Kings of Arnor

Line of the Kings of Gondor (more detail than you need but, hey check it out)

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