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244: Fires and Farewells: Exploring the Songs of Hobbit Films

We explore the final two songs from the Hobbit moves: I see Fire and The Last Goodbye. We’re going to wander deep into these lyrics, but remember, just because you wander

243: Unchanging Virtues and Bittersweet Farewells: Exploring “The Return Journey'” in Tolkien’s The Hobbit

Step into the pages of “The Return Journey,” the second to last chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, where the echoes of transformation and bittersweet farewells linger i

242: Battles and Bonds: Exploring “The Clouds Burst” from JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit

Dive into the complexity of Thorin Oakenshield, a character whose layers unravel to reveal unexpected dimensions. We'll uncover the differences between Men and Elves, exa

241 Expect the Unexpected | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit

Today we explore three courageous decisions that show just how unexpected Bilbo Baggins can be, as he shatters all low expectations and inspires all of us, no matter how

240 The Siege of Justice: Debating Bard’s Claims in “The Gathering of the Clouds” in The Hobbit

Today we wander the chapter “The Gathering of the Clouds” from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure as we explore the mysteries of talk

239 Unleashing Destruction, Embracing Rebirth | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit

Exploration of the chapter "Fire and Water" from JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit." From the symbolism of fire and water to the discovery of Bard the Bowman, this episode promis

238 Beyond the Darkness | JRR Tolkien's “The Hobbit”

Step into the shadows of Erebor and discover the hidden truths that lie within the depths of Chapter 13 of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: “Not at Home” Save 15% at uncommongo

237: Bilbo's Riddles and Smaug's Fury | Tolkien’s The Hobbit | "Inside Information"

Imagine a small hobbit, armed with nothing but his wits and a ring of power, engaging in a high-stakes conversation with a fearsome dragon. In this episode, we explore th

236: The Key to the Lonely Mountain | JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit | Chapter 11

Bilbo and the dwarves finally reach The Lonely Mountain, but are they able to find the secret door and enter the mountain without Smaug the dragon knowing? Save 15% at u

235: From Cold to a "Warm Welcome" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 10

Bilbo, Thorin, and the dwarves finally arrive in Lake-town, where another unexpected party occurs, and where Bilbo encounters a new creature: the race of Men. Save 15% a

234: Hobbit Turned Burglar | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 9

Bilbo Baggins finally becomes the burglar that Gandalf promised he would be. I’m not sure that exactly great expectations on Gandalf’s part, but who am I to argue with a

Exploring "Flies and Spiders" | Tolkien's The Hobbit | 233

Bilbo Baggins almost gets eaten (again), has to save the dwarves (again), and meets elves (again). Today we explore JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, chapter 8, Flies and Spiders

A Hobbit Meets a Bear | Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 7 | 232

Bilbo meets the most perplexing creature yet, and another simple choice saves the fate of Middle-earth. In this episode, we explore “Queer Lodgings” from J.R.R. Tolkien’s

Not a Hobbit’s Story | Tolkien's The Hobbit Vs Peter Jackson | 231

We finally reach the end of Peter Jackson’s first Hobbit Movie! We’ll compare chapter 6 from the book to its on screen adaptation, and explore how the story’s subtle shif

"Out of the Frying-Pan" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | 230

Bilbo Baggins becomes bacon . . . or at least he fears that he has. Some new creatures want to eat him, another new creature seems to want to eat him; yet despite feeling

"Riddles in the Dark" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Archives 229

One of the most chilling elements of a fantasy story is the descent into darkness. Darkness is the realm of evil, where wicked power have a home-court advantage. But jour

When Bilbo Met Gollum | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Archives 228

The dangers of adventure, an encounter with goblins, and the power of Gandalf. We continue our exploration of JRR Tolkien’s the Hobbit, by wandering through chapter 4: Ov

"Over Hill and Under Hill" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Archives 227

The dangers of adventure, an encounter with goblins, and the power of Gandalf. We continue our exploration of JRR Tolkien’s the Hobbit, by wandering through chapter 4: Ov

"A Short Rest" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit chapter 3 | Archives 226

The nature of evil, the nature of elves, and a brief encounter with Elrond (curiously, not called Half-elven). We follow Bilbo and the dwarves on their adventure to the L

"Roast Mutton" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 2 | Archives | 225

Food, fire, and foreshadowing: we wander the second chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, and explore how this simple chapter is a major clue to the rest of Bilbo’s advent