Folks, you might remember earlier this year when I got to tell you about a new Middle Earth sponsor here at the Prancing Pony podcast, OSHA.

As the holidays and gift giving times approach, I want to remind you about this small family company based in Scotland.

They've created beautiful designs that faithfully capture the feel of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit.

OSHA's Middle Earth collection is a genuine passion project for them, and you're definitely going to find something you want, either for yourself or a loved one, maybe both. They're woven pieces, things like blankets, throws, scarves. They're all made locally from responsibly sourced yarns. And their homeware, things like mugs and tea towels and tote bags, really perfect for gifts or for your own home. I use my mugs from them all the time, the realm of Middle Earth and ancients of Gondor, if you want to check out those designs. So visit osha slings.com. That's O-S-C-H-A-Slings.com. Yeah, they started out as a baby carrier company, hence the slings. So if you're a new or

expecting parent, yes, they have Lord of the Rings themed slings and baby wraps too. Small family

business, faithfully captured Middle Earth designs, ethically made products, and free international

shipping. And one more thing. OSHA knows that with the tariff changes and the rules about de minimis exceptions and all of that, folks are concerned about ordering from overseas.

All of their shipments will come with customs fees and duties paid up front.

No extra fees for you.

What you see at checkout is all you'll pay.

Plus, there's 10% off for new customers with code Pony at checkout.

So visit OSHA slings.com. That's OSC-H-A-Slings.com and use code Pony to get 10% off your first

order here at the holidays. Hello, this is Jack Wilson, the host of the History of Literature

podcast. For the past 10 years,

I've been talking to novelists, biographers, and scholars about the greatest books in the history

of the world and the men and women who wrote them, like our recent episodes on Dante in Love,

a starter pack of 10 Indian classics, the pop culture that influenced Sylvia Plath,

and a talk with scientist and novelist Alan Lightman

about the wonders of nature.

Join us at the History of Literature podcast,

wherever you get your podcasts. Good evening, Little Masters, and welcome to episode 387 of the Prancing Pony podcast, where I had hoped to see fair grandchildren.

Well, let's hope they're not cradled in the King's house, though. Well, no, please. Folks, pull up a bench in the common room and join us. I'm Sarah Brown, the shield maiden of Rohan, and I'm here with the Man of the West. Who would also enjoy the view from the slopes of the Menel Tarma? Alan Sisto. Well, who wouldn't? I just wouldn't enjoy climbing it necessarily. That's fair. That's a whole other story. Folks, join us as Nuneth offers questionable advice. Arendis finally says yes. And the sea longing tries to choke out Alderian. Well, hold on because later on it's going to be Arendus. He's going to want to do that. That's a very good point. Yeah. Now, no matter whether you came to Middle Earth through the books, the films, the TV show, or something else, each of you is welcome here in our common room. The prancing pony podcast continues in our tenth season of reading and talking our way through Middle Earth with conversations, digressions, and even some speculations.

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