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Back to Search235: FotR 32: The Old Forest Echoes Myths & Stories Beginning 4,000 Years Ago
Episode 235
As the hobbits make their way to the heart of the Old Forest, I noticed some new connections to old stories like Dante's Inferno, Spencer's Faerie Qu…
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234: FotR 31: How The Old Forest Prepares Us For Fangorn and The Ents
Episode 234
Tolkien's themes often repeat through his stories. With the Old Forest, we get a glimpse of Fangorn before we even know that Ents exist.
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233: Would You Survive Tolkien's Spookiest Situations? VIP Patron Chat, Sept 2026
Episode 233
We're kicking off spooky month with a discussion of Tolkien's spookiest moments. Which would you survive? Which terrify you the most?
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232: FotR 30: Foreshadowing The Old Forest
Episode 232
The way that Tolkien foreshadows future events is perfect, including his use of dreams. We'll take a look at both as the hobbits prepare to enter the…
3 weeks ago
231: Data: Older Stuff Beats Newer Stuff - What's going on? Host Crossover Chat Fall 2026
Episode 231
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 …
4 weeks ago
230: FotR 29: Tolkien's Profound Understanding of True Friendship
Episode 230
How do you know that you have the best friends ever? They keep your secrets better than you keep them. Merry reveals that they know all about Frodo l…
1 month ago
229: What If You Lived In Middle Earth? - Patron Chat, Aug 2026
Episode 229
What if you were an elf and could perfect a skill or craft over thousands of years, what would you choose? What culture would you fit most naturally …
1 month, 1 week ago
228: FotR 28: Comfort, Safety, and Three Bathtubs
Episode 228
The Hobbits finally find safety and a time to relax after being chased for 2 days by Black Riders. We get a real sense of just how much his friends c…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
227: FotR 27: An Unexpected Merry Appears!
Episode 227
As the Hobbits set out for the ferry, we get horror vibes and meet an unexpected rider on the road. We discuss how this section of the novel and movi…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
226: FotR 26: Nobody Talks About How Awesome Farmer Maggot Is!
Episode 226
The conversation with Farmer Maggot plays out in ways that Frodo never expected, and reveal so much about Maggot's character. What a stand-up guy.
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2 months ago