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Join the Next Live Middle-earth Talk Broadcast Sundays at Noon Pacific Time
Michael and Hawke discuss all things Tolkien and Tolkien-gaming-related, nearing the 50th episode. Once again will experiment with Google Hangout and Youtube live broadcast of the next episode of Middle-earth Talk this coming Sunday August 26th at Noon PACIFIC TIME. Read more for details on joining interactively during the live broadcasts...
Episode 42 of Middle-earth Talk Radio Live (Recorded) at Tolkien Moot VIII rough cut now available.
Live (now recorded) broadcast of Middle-earth Talk Radio Show Episode 42 at Tolkien Moot VIII with live audience at convention and online, with co-hosts Michael Martinez, Brian Huseland, and Hawke, a rough cut is now available for those that missed out on the live broadcast:
Middle-earth Talk Radio Episode 42 Will Be Broadcast Live From Tolkien Moot VIII Sunday July 15th, 5:00 pm (Pacific time)
We will be broadcasting (and recording) Episode 42 of Middle-earth Talk Radio Live on location from Tolkien Moot VIII. Michael Martinez, Brian Huseland, and Hawke Robinson will all be co-hosting with a live audience. Listen via Middle-earth Radio Stream 4 or join via Google Plus Hangout and/or post questions via the real-time IRC chatroom...
The One Ring RPG to be used at Tolkien Moot VIII this year.
Enough RSVP requests indicated interest in using the Cubicle 7 TOR RPG this year, so that a table will be dedicated using the system. The other tables will be running Ea d20, GURPS for Middle-earth, and Warhammer FRP adapted to Middle-earth as well.
Elvish Singer Rehtaeh Singing at Tolkien Moot VI day 1 of 3 video now available.
The video and audio for Day 1 of Elvish singer Rehtaeh, Heather Downing, graced Tolkien Moot VI with her lovely presence and beautiful voice August 13-15, 2010, in Spokane, Washington, USA now available.
Middle-earth Server Moves and Upgrades Currently Underway
The Middle-earth Radio websites are undergoing a major overhaul and upgrade to new software. We are currently in transition from the old site to the new site. The new site is live and currently the default. The old site is still accessible at http://old.middle-earthradio.com Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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.
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.
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