The White City

Q: How do I get in touch with The White City?

The White City is hosted by Philip Dudt. Its publicly listed email is philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

Q: What is the email for The White City?

The publicly listed email for The White City: philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com.

Q: How many listeners does The White City have?

Podseeker estimates The White City reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Q: Who is an ideal guest for The White City?

The White City typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in Tolkien studies, Christian theology, biblical interpretation, mythology, literary criticism, or fantasy literature; guests may be professors, authors, educators, theologians, or established commentators. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial writing on theology, Tolkien, literature, mythology, or related subjects; Teaching or professorial experience; Leadership of a theology or Christian education organization. Recent guests include Phylicia Masonheimer, Paul Backholer, and Matthew Colvin.

Q: How hard is it to get booked on The White City?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

Q: What topics does The White City cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Tolkien Studies, Christianity, Mythology, and Literary Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Philip Dudt

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led literary and Christian theology podcast focused on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, with recurring guests including theologians, professors, authors, educators, and Tolkien commentators. Agencies could credibly pitch Tolkien scholars, literary critics, Christian theologians, fantasy-literature authors, and educators with substantive expertise in mythology or Tolkien’s worldview; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible niche experts over major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 84

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com

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Host

Philip Dudt - Host and creator examining J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth through literary, theological, and worldview analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Subject-matter expertise in Tolkien studies, Christian theology, biblical interpretation, mythology, literary criticism, or fantasy literature; guests may be professors, authors, educators, theologians, or established commentators.

Required Achievements:

Published books or substantial writing on theology, Tolkien, literature, mythology, or related subjects, Teaching or professorial experience, Leadership of a theology or Christian education organization, Recognized expertise in Christian literary or cultural commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Phylicia Masonheimer - Universal Morality, Objective Good And Evil, Self-sacrifice, And The Theological Worldview Of Tolkien’s Middle-earth

Paul Backholer - Frodo’s Resilience, Mercy, Moral Responsibility, Perseverance, And Christian Themes In The Lord Of The Rings

Matthew Colvin - Tolkien’s Use Of Recurring Dragon-slaying Patterns And Their Parallels In Beowulf, The Volsunga Saga, And Biblical Literature

Austin Freeman - Hope, Despair, Corruption, Allegory, And The Theological Themes Of The Lord Of The Rings

Recent Topics

Literature, Tolkien Studies, Christianity, Mythology, Literary Criticism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The White City

Tolkien: Universal Morality, Self-Sacrifice, and the Lost Characters of Middle-earth (Feat. Phylicia Masonheimer)

September 14, 2026

Philip brings on Phylicia Masonheimer, founder of Every Woman a Theologian, to discuss universal morality in Middle-earth: objective truth about the members of the fellowshipsacrificing their own desires for good of everyone else. Right and wrong aren’t one thing for an elf and another thing for a dwarf. Good is good and bad is bad. This episode will help you see the differences between the modern subjective moral standard where everyone is right in his own eyes, and themoral standard that To...

Mentors of Middle-earth: What Gandalf, Saruman, Galadriel, and Melian Teach Us About Guidance

August 21, 2026

Philip brings on Elise to discuss mentors of Middle-earth who show different styles of guidance that either paves the way for wisdom or leads to folly. Gandalf stays true to his purpose as an Istari, while his fellow wizard Saruman strays from what he was sent to accomplish. Melian and Galadriel have a calm way about them such that they offer wisdom with hardly saying a word.--ELISELinkTree--THE WHITE CITYFacebook: @thewhitecitypodcastLinkedIn: BusinessPageInstagram: @the-white-city-podcastSp...

Frodo Baggins' Journey As Tolkien's Resilient Everyman

August 12, 2026

Philip brings on Paul Backholer to discuss the Christian themes around Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings, such as his dilemma in leaving the Shire, his resilience against the One Ring, and his mercy towards Gollum. Frodo’s journey is unique to any character in Middle-earth in that he knowingly chose to carry an extremely weighty burden to save Middle-earth.--PAUL BACKHOLER@walkthebible (tag for all socialmedia)tiktok: @walkthebibleofficialX: @walkthebible@byfaithmedia (tag for all social...

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The White City

How do I get in touch with The White City?

The White City is hosted by Philip Dudt. Its publicly listed email is philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The White City?

The publicly listed email for The White City: philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com.

How many listeners does The White City have?

Podseeker estimates The White City reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The White City?

The White City typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in Tolkien studies, Christian theology, biblical interpretation, mythology, literary criticism, or fantasy literature; guests may be professors, authors, educators, theologians, or established commentators. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial writing on theology, Tolkien, literature, mythology, or related subjects; Teaching or professorial experience; Leadership of a theology or Christian education organization. Recent guests include Phylicia Masonheimer, Paul Backholer, and Matthew Colvin.

How hard is it to get booked on The White City?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The White City cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Tolkien Studies, Christianity, Mythology, and Literary Criticism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

philiprd@thewhitecitypodcast.com

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