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Back to Search240 The Siege of Justice: Debating Bard’s Claims in “The Gathering of the Clouds” in The Hobbit
Episode 240
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 talking animals, decipher the con…
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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 promises to be a journey filled wi…
Published on 1 week ago
238 Beyond the Darkness | JRR Tolkien's “The Hobbit”
Episode 238
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”
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237: Bilbo's Riddles and Smaug's Fury | Tolkien’s The Hobbit | "Inside Information"
Episode 237
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 the mesmerizing encounter betwe…
Published on 3 weeks ago
236: The Key to the Lonely Mountain | JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit | Chapter 11
Episode 235
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?
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235: From Cold to a "Warm Welcome" | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 10
Episode 235
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.
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234: Hobbit Turned Burglar | JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 9
Episode 234
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 wizard? Come explore chapter …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Exploring "Flies and Spiders" | Tolkien's The Hobbit | 233
Episode 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.
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A Hobbit Meets a Bear | Tolkien's The Hobbit | Chapter 7 | 232
Episode 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 The Hobbit—a chapter filled …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Not a Hobbit’s Story | Tolkien's The Hobbit Vs Peter Jackson | 231
Episode 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 shift in narrative focus resolves…
Published on 2 months ago