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Although we recorded the episode on November 2, it took this long to edit and upload because Hawke has been very busy with a heavy schedule. We have since recorded three more episodes. He was hopeful earlier this week of getting them all online but I'm not sure.

The intro music for this episode is pretty long (about 15-18 minutes). I'm not sure why, so don't freak out if you hear nothing but music after Hawke's disclaimer. We do eventually get to talking.

Topics covered include:

• Opening music: Echoes from Rivendell by Gnomusy
• Alan Lee, er I mean, John Howe ( ;-) ) and his blog.
• Tolkien letter auction.
• The Hobbit in 3D.
• Lembas Recipe
• Tolkien Letter #131, "Other Minds and Hands" quote - Debate over publishing LotR with The Silmarillion, and Tolkien's insistence on the interdependence of the two.
• Tolkien's attempt to create an English mythology
• Other Hands Magazine discussion
• Trying to improve the "accuracy" of Middle-earth Role Playing, 2nd Edition and even 3rd edition (unreleased).
• Other Minds Magazine discussion
• Explanation of levels of "authenticity" in Other Minds Magazine for articles: "Core", "Optional", and "House".
• Overview of content in upcoming Issue #5
• Michael Martinez Other Hands article on .....
• Michael Martinez unfinished project History of Middle-earth
• Closing music: Tinuviel by Amethystium

Links mentioned during the show (full links on the Middle-earth Radio site):

• http://www.john-howe.com
• http://www.john-howe.com/news/more.php?id=246_0_1_0_C
• http://www.westsussextoday.co.uk/gaz...ngs.4647070.jp
• http://cinematic.newsbeet.com/story/...Not-Right-Now/
• http://www.merp.com/zines/other-hands-magazine/
• http://www.othermindsmagazine.com