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Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 40 November 20 2011
Now fully edited with music. Michael Martinez and Hawke Robinson host episode 40 with special guest Professor Chris Seeman. Now fully edited with music.
Professor Chris Seeman - Special Guest on Episode 40 of Middle-earth Talk Show
This Sunday, November 20th, at 7:00 pm PST, Michael and Hawke will have a special guest on for episode 40 of the Middle-earth Talk Show, Professor Chris Seeman.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 0039 November 13 2011
Episode 39 of Middle-earth Talk Radio Show with Hawke Robinson and Michael Martinez, recorded November 13, 2011.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 0038 November 6 2011
Michael Martinez and Hawke Robinson in episode 38 of Middle-earth Talk Radio Show.
Middle-earth Radio Talk Show Episode 0037 July 25 2011
Michael and Hawke are together again for another episode, conversing after Tolkien Moot VII.
Middle-earth Radio Talk Show Episode 0036 July 20 2011
Episode 36 of Middle-earth Talk Radio with Michael Martinez and Hawke.
Streams back online.
Due to a system problem, the streams were offline for a while. They are all now back online. Apologies for the down time.
Other Minds Magazine Issue 12 Published
Other Minds Magazine, Issue #12 has been published! This time, we have four excellent contributions, dealing with a broad range of Middle-earth topics. The purpose of Other Minds Magazine is to provide Tolkien-related content of interest to Tolkien enthusiasts of all kinds and more specifically, information usable by those who love to use role playing games to enjoy the many facets of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginary universe containing Middle-earth, Númenor, Endor, Arda and all of Eä, using whatever game system desired.
Live From Tolkien Moot 7 - Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 35
Episode 35 of Middle-earth Talk Radio was broadcast live from the Tolkien Moot VII convention in Spokane, Washington, USA, with a live "studio" audience, and live Internet audience listening to the simulcast audio and viewing the video, while posting and answering questions from the local audience and the live chat room. Special guest co-host this year was Brian Huseland of the Inland Empire Tolkien Society.
EW Exclusive The Hobbit Sneak Peak - Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 34 - We're Back!
Exclusive Sneak Peak "The Hobbit", interview with Peter Jackson. After an even longer hiatus, and the mystery "lost episode 33", Michael Martinez and Hawke are back on the air, one week before Tolkien Moot VII. See the rest of this article for details on the topics covered, useful links, etc. Enjoy!
Tolkien Moot 2011 - RSVP Now
Tolkien enthusiasts, Tolkien gamers, and Tolkien scholars. July 15, 16, & 17. Seating is limited, so hurry and RSVP!
Stream 1 moved port 6550, please update bookmarks and playlists.
In preparation for some new streaming configurations (to improve reliability), we have to move one of the stream's port numbers from 6500 to 6550 for Stream 1. The rest of the streams will not change their numbers.
Merp.com Accepting Applications for Volunteer Coordinator Position
Merp.com has need of a Volunteer Coordinator to manage the number of volunteers (averages between 15-20) that help keep the site running. The position only requires about 15 minutes a day (3-5 days per week) checking email and forum postings, and contacting the related volunteer(s). This is a volunteer position. See the details of this posting for more information, and please spread the word to others...
All 4 Streams back online
We are still working on a new box to replace the current one, that will hopefully be more reliable. For now we're running on the usual. Hopefully it behaves. We will keep checking on it. Meanwhile, enjoy!
Streams temporarily down
Our apologies for the lengthy outage. We are having issues with the broadcast system. We are working on it. Hopefully it will be back up by Tuesday night (April 13th). We will post news when it is fixed. Thank you for your support and patience.
New Other Minds Magazine Website Launched
Other Minds Magazine has now "launched" the new version of the website. Lots of new functionality improvements. We currently do not have any artwork added, and welcome any submissions. We will be enhancing the artwork part of the site in coming days. Other Minds Magazine is "The Unofficial Role-playing Magazine for J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and Beyond". This is a magazine with strong emphasis on scholarly quality content, presented so as to be accessible and usable for both non-gaming Tolkien enthusiasts and role playing gamers alike.
Middle-earth Radio Talk Show Episode 32 (raw unedited but with music) Now Available
The rough version of episode 32, recorded March 20th, 2011 is now available.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 31 (raw unedited) Now Available.
The next Middle-earth Talk Radio Show with Michael Martinez and Hawke is now available for download.
Check out interview by TheDunedain.net folks
Michael and Hawke were interviewed by TheDunedain.net folks for their podcast. Catch it shortly on their website.
Middle-earth Radio Streams offline briefly Sunday, February 20th, 2011
The Middle-earth Radio Streams will be offline briefly around shortly before 7:00 pm Pacific Time, until a little after 8:00 pm Pacific Time...
Show 30 - New Middle-earth Talk Radio Show (unedited) Now Available!
At long last, Friday, February 18th, 2011, after many months hiatus, Michael moving to a new state, Hawke recovering from illness, and both getting their equipment back up and running. We have a new show in the can. Plus an upcoming interview with the folks at TheDunedain.net on this Sunday. Meanwhile, Hawke has quickly uploaded the raw, unedited recording of this latest show...
Upcoming Middle-earth Talk Show episodes coming in February.
A number of folks have been requesting, nay demanding, more episodes with Michael and Hawke. There will be some new shows coming in February 2011, plus some extras!
New Music Add: Lorien - Light of Valinor
From their album "From The Forest to the Havens". Available on Stream 1
Vote for which weekend to hold Tolkien Moot 2011
We have several possible weekends available to choose from. Vote for which weekend to hold Tolkien Moot 2011.
New Music Added to Streams: Benza - The Ascension of Smeagol
A great Trance/Psy-trance piece by Ben Rynderman aka Benza. This has been added to Streams 1 and 4.
Lay of Leithian by Ainur
Added to the Middle-earth Radio Stream 4...
Celtic Sounds of Middle-earth Just added to Stream 4
A wide range of Tolkien-inspired music with a semi-celtic styling, many different performers included in this 2 CD set... The full title of this album is: "Celtic Sounds of Inspired by the Tales of Middle-earth" by Sony Music Media, from the Netherlands 2003.
Howard Shore - The Complete Recordings - The Return of the King
Just added to the queue of thousands of Tolkien-inspired audio and music pieces, Howard Shore's "The Complete Recordings" series, "The Return of the King", now playing on Stream 4 of Middle-earth Radio...
Streaming coming back online incrementally
The Middle-earth Radio Streams are coming back on line now, albeit in stages...
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 29 August 8 2010
Shortly before Tolkien Moot, Michael and Hawke squeeze in yet another episode. Be sure to catch the live broadcast (Sunday August 15th, 5:00 pm Pacific Time) with full audience participation at the upcoming Tolkien Moot August 13-15.
Middle-earth Radio Streaming Temporarily Offline
Due to technical problems with the broadcasting system, all 4 streams are temporarily offline. This does NOT affect the Middle-earth Radio TALK Show, only the streaming.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 28 July 18 2010 With Music
This is broadcast features special guest Rehtaeh (Heather Downing). A talented Tolkien inspired Elven singer and composer. This version has the beginning and ending music, and lots of little music snippets throughout the show in context to the conversation. Enjoy!
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 27 July 12 2010
After a few weeks hiatus, Michael and Hawke are back on the air. And get ready for special guest Heather Downing (Rehtaeh) coming up on the next show, July 18...
Special Guest Rehtaeh on Middle-earth Talk Radio July 18, 2010 (Sunday)
The talented vocalist Rehtaeh (Heather Downing) will be interviewed live on Middle-earth Talk Radio this Sunday July 18th.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 26 June 8 2010
Episode 26 of Middle-earth Talk Radio. 2 days behind schedule, but we pulled it off, and finished it before midnight this time....
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 25 - May 31 2010
Episode 25 of Middle-earth Talk Radio... Memorial Day episode.
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 24 - May 23 2010
The 24th episode of Middle-earth Talk Radio is now available for download, includes music from Rehtaeh.
Middle-eath Talk Radio Show 23 - 2010-05-09
The 23rd episode of Middle-earth Talk Radio with Michael Martinez and Hawke.
Live Reading of Children of Hurin for Release Party April 18th, 2007
In conjunction with, and by request of the Tolkien Community Children of Hurin Release party run by www.tolkiengateway.net, there was a live reading of the new J.R.R. Tolkien Children of Hurin book.
Middle-earth Radio Talk Show Episode 22 May 2nd 2010 unedited
We have not one, but TWO SCOOPS for you about the upcoming Hobbit Movie. Andy Serkis is confirmed to be in The Hobbit, and Hobbit release dates officially set at last. This is the unedited version of the show. A fully edited version will be along later. But due to the time senstive nature of some of the topics, we wanted to get this out to everyone ASAP. Please enjoy and comment in the forums. Namarie! Details below...
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 21 - April 25 2010 with special "scoop" news.
This episode includes a special scoop you will want to hear about right away. Tune in and find out what Michael has heard from Warner Brothers. You'll hear it hear first! This is a raw, unedited recording. I will get the cleaned up edited version online soon, but Michael wanted to get this out to everyone ASAP. enjoy!
Middle-earth Talk Radio Show 20 - 2010-04-01
After some initial rambling and silliness, after a several months long hiatus, eventually the show gets back on track about 5 minutes into the discussion... Topics covered detailed below...
New Middle-earth Radio Talk Show Episode Recorded April 1st, 2010
At long last, after far too many months, Michael and Hawke have recorded another show. This one was recorded on Thursday April 1st, 2010, and will be available for download shortly...
New Middle-earth Radio Website underway
We finally have made some progress setting up the new version of the Middle-earth Radio website.
