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Special Guest Knewbettadobetta
Queer Lodgings returns for its first episode in 6 months, with special guest Willie Jenkins, better known on Tiktok and other platforms as “Knewbettadobetta”. Willie joins Alicia, Grace, Leah, and Tim to discuss growing up as a Tolkien fan in Brooklyn, how Tolkien’s Legendarium provided escapism, and a former home with some friends that’s known as “Goblintown” to this day. It even had its own rap, and Willie graced us with a bit of its verse! We chat about Willie’s strategies for dealing with and attempting to “convert” Tolkien trolls, and experiences of racism on different social media platforms, as well as his positive experiences and community with other diverse Tolkien creators, which includes his work with the “Voices of Arda” podcast.

Episode 14 – Aromantic/Asexual Readings
Rory and Stuart from The Alliance of Arda join us to discuss Aromantic/Asexual (Aro/Ace) readings of Tolkien.
Episode 13 – Shire Quick Post – Recent/Upcoming Seminars, Tolkien Trewsday, and LotR “Magic the Gathering” Set
We cover the Tolkien Society Seminar, GIFcon, Mythopoeic Society’s Online Midsummer Seminar, our #TolkienTrewsday takeover, & the LOTR Magic: The Gathering set.
Episode 12 – Tolkien Would Hate This Podcast Part 2: Sexuality & Queerness
We examine Tolkien’s time as it relates to sexuality and queerness, and his opinions, experiences, and relationships.
Episode 11 – Tolkien Would Hate This Podcast Part 1: Fans, Interpretation, and Adaptation
We discuss Tolkien’s attitudes about his fans, critical interpretation & reader response to his works, and adaptation.
Episode 10.5 – Tolkien Reading Day 2023 Bonus Episode
Reading some of our favourite Tolkien poems: ‘The Mewlips’ (1962), ‘Progress in Bimble Town’ (1931), and ‘Errantry’ (1933).
Episode 10 – Masculinities of Middle-earth
Masculinity, patriarchy, and gender roles in Middle-earth, with a specific focus on Aldarion, Faramir, Aragorn, and Elrond.
Episode 9 – ‘Black Fingon’ with Megan B. Abrahamson & Maria K. Alberto
Megan Abrahamson and Maria Alberto discuss their in-progress research into Black fan art depictions of the elf Fingon
Episode 8 – Special Guest Taylor Driggers
We welcome Taylor Driggers, author and scholar, to discuss the intersections between christian faith, fantasy, and queerness.
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