231: Data: Older Stuff Beats Newer Stuff - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026

Tolkien is more popular than ever and it's partly due to a major cultural shift. Old books are out-selling new books. Valve pc gaming sales show old game beating new games. Old music is more popular with Gen Z and A. Old movies and shows are streamed more than new ones. What is going on and what does that mean for podcasts like this?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, and VIP Patron chats: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ringslore for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy