The White City

Author: Philip Dudt

Comparing the worldview in Amazon's "The Rings of Power" with the worldview in J.R.R. Tolkien's books on Middle-earth.
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Samwise the Brave as Tolkien's Unforseen Hero
Episode 69
Thursday, 1 January, 2026

Philip brings on author Aaron Ryan to discuss the themes of loyalty, good vs evil, character flaws, and providencein Samwise the Brave from The Lord of the Rings.--Facebook: @thewhitecitypodcastLinkedIn: Business PageInstagram: @the-white-city-podcastSpotify: Podcast PageYouTube Channel: @thewhitecitypodcast--00:00 Introduction01:48 Aaron Ryan's Journey Into Tolkien's World07:05 Worldview Theme: Sam is Loyal11:18 Sam vs Evil16:04 The Choices of Master Samwise19:31 Sam's Flaws22:02 Fortune and Providence in Sam's Journey28:00 READ THE BOOKS!!29:39 Conclusion--#tolkien #jrrtolkien #middleearth #lordoftherings #lotr #thelordoftherings #samwisethebrave #samwise #frodo #gollum #theonering #loyalty #courage #stout #bravery