Episode 194: D. J. Taylor on J. R. R. Tolkien

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Aldous, R. (2026, November 1). Episode 194: D. J. Taylor on J. R. R. Tolkien. Persuasion. https://www.persuasion.community/p/episode-194-d-j-taylor-on-j-r-r-tolkien

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In episode 194 of the Bookstack podcast on Persuasion, host Richard Aldous interviews D. J. Taylor about his book "The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien." The podcast, which airs every other Sunday at 6am EST, discusses new book releases and is produced by Bhaasita Athani. Listeners can subscribe to receive updates and take advantage of a special offer for Persuasion membership that includes exclusive content.

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Richard Aldous hosts an episode of the Bookstack podcast on November 1, 2026, where he interviews D. J. Taylor about his book The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien (published by Pegasus). The interview delves into insights and explorations related to the life and work of author J. R. R. Tolkien, aimed at enthusiasts and scholars alike who are interested in deepening their understanding of Tolkien's literary contributions. Listeners can follow Persuasion on various social media platforms including X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for more updates from excellent writers across the network, as well as subscribe to gain exclusive content such as a 20% discount offer for paid membership with special columns and bonus podcast content.

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Host: Richard Aldous Producer: Bhaasita Athani Follow Persuasion on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.

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Bookstack listeners can take advantage of a 20% offer for paid Persuasion membership, with access to special columns and bonus Good Fight with Yascha Mounk podcast content. asserted

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