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New LOTRO Podcast: Light the Beacons!

Some of you may know that I’m a sucker for podcasts. I listen to several every week during my commute to/from work, and when running kids here and there on our never ending taxi saga. So, I’m always on the lookout for new podcasts to slide into the listening rotation. This week, I stumbled upon a brand new LOTRO podcast by Braag called Light the Beacons! 

The show is structured into seven segments, each coinciding with one of the beacons of Gondor. Braag is an accomplished LOTRO player with many high-level alts and speaks about the game with authority and humor. I’ve really enjoyed the first two episodes, and would very highly recommend it to players and fans of the game. Like I said, I listen to a lot of podcasts, and I really think this one has the potential to have a lot of success within the LOTRO community. Keep it up, Braag! Looking forward to the next episode!

Light the Beacons! is available at lightthebeacons.com or on itunes.

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Braxwolf

Merric and Goldenstar of CSTM Featured on Beyond Bossfights Podcast

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This past week, I had the distinct honor of being joined on my independent gaming podcast “Beyond Bossfights” by Merric and Goldenstar of Causally Strolling Through MMO’s. Many readers will probably remember them as the hosts of the long-running LOTRO focused podcast and blog “A Casual Stroll to Mordor”. Many contributors to this site got their start on CSTM, and many others (myself included) were inspired to begin contributing to the community largely because of the the influence of Goldenstar and Merric, who are probably as close as any LOTRO players have ever come to celebrity status.

True to form, M&G generously gave me an evening of their time to discuss in more detail why they needed to re-prioritize, update us on what they’ve been doing since CSTM re-branded, and how their gaming hobby has changed. I personally got a huge grin on my face whenever they began discussing (with much excitement) the things they are now able to do with “Baby Hobbit” since they are no longer obligated to spend every spare minute looking for LOTRO news. It’s easy to see how they made the right decision.

While I’m typically a bit hesitant to promote my independent projects on LOTRO Players, we feel that there are enough of the “old” CSTM community still out there to be interested in catching up with Merric and Goldenstar. Since this is the first podcast they’ve done together since CSTM, we offer it as a special treat for those of you who are longtime followers. For those who may be newer to LOTRO, it is a look into the lives of a pair of dedicated individuals who have certainly earned a little more life balance.

Beyond Bossfights 3 – Gaming/Life Balance (featuring Merric and Goldenstar)  is available via my blog, Braxwolf Stormchaser

Subscribe via iTunes or Stitcher if you’d like to hear more Beyond Bossfights

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CSTMMosBraxwolf Stormchaser

LOTRO Reporter Podcast Changes Lineup

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LOTRO Reporter, one of the longest running and most well-established LOTRO podcasts, announced on Monday that they would be changing their hosts as a part of a larger re-alignment occuring at the MMO Reporter Network. The change will result in the departure of longtime host and LOTRO Reporter founder Chris, while Cari and Layanor will remain as tag-team co-hosts of the show.

We at LOTRO Players wanted to take this opportunity to thank Chris for everything he has done for the community, and wish him well on his other podcasts. Despite his busy life, Chris has always been very generous with his time, from public donations of podcast spots for the Fellowship Walk, to private advice given to aspiring podcasters and community members. For longtime listeners, Chris’ departure will definitely be noticed. Chris, we’ll see you in-game.

At the same time, we’d like to wish Cari and Layanor good luck as we look forward to seeing what kind of new slant they can put on their show!

Other changes to the network include the return of MMO Bill to take over as host of Too Long; Didn’t Listen and the discontinuation of the RIFT Reporter podcast.

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Braxwolf Stormchaser