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Brian - Pictures From Middle Earth [Tolkien Collector]

Season 2, Ep. 1

A podcast, much like a wizard, "is never late, nor early" and so you're right on time listener, for the beginning of season 2.


This episode features the Tolkien collector, Brian of Seattle. He takes the time to speak with JD about Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and his ongoing love for the writings of JRR Tolkien as well as his ever evolving statue collection. The perfect interview in the lead up to Amazon's new series The Rings of Power.


Check out pictures of Jon's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @CollectingHeroes


Brian's Socials:

Collection Instagram page: @tolkien_photopgraphy

Photography page: @bokeh_by_brian



Join the collector of collectors, JD, as he speaks to fans of pop culture toys and memorabilia from around the world. Each episode sees JD interview a new guest and geek out over the many types of nostalgia we all share.


Hear the stories of where their love of franchises such as Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter, Disney, Video Games and many more grew from and the collecting journey that comes with fandom.

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