Greetings fellow Tolkien enthusiasts.
Show #1 of Middle-earth Talk Radio is now available for download at:

http://playlist.middle-earthradio.com/talk-show/Middle-earth-Radio-Talk-Show-0001-2008-09-28.mp3

Michael Martinez and Hawke discuss J.R.R. Tolkien on this weekly broadcast/podcast.

This is the first in the series.

The initial shows will be offered only in download mp3 format (with podcasting features coming soon), then live shows with interactive listeners will be started for later shows.

This show provides an introduction to the speakers, and an overview of The Children of Hurin. 

Opening music: Galadriel by Bassic.

WARNING:SPOILERS starting about 8 minutes into the broadcast. Michael provides a story overview, explains the evolution of the story and it's incarnations, and some of the process that led up to the creation of "The Children of Hurin" as it's own publication. The discussion also touches briefly on the Kalevala.

Finally, a call to the listeners is made asking them to send comments and questions and feedback to middleearthradio at gmail dot com.

Closing music: The Fall of Gil-galad by Anois

Enjoy!

Also, it should be noted that the second show has already been recorded and is now in the post-broadcast stage. Expect this second show to be released for download within a week.

Cheers!