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Back to Search195: Your Thoughts on The Hobbit & Fun Facts About The Lord of the Rings
Episode 195
Here's a fun little transition episode to wrap up our experience breaking down The Hobbit, and prepare to start The Fellowship of the Ring with some …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
194: The Hobbit 62: Bilbo Returns Home (or Back Again)
Episode 194
This is a single extra long episode to wrap up our close look at The Hobbit. A very different Bilbo returns home, but it's not exactly what they expe…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
193: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2025
Episode 193
Every year we gather together hosts across the network to talk about our favorite things from this last year. Pour a glass of hot chocolate, put your…
10 months ago
192: The Hobbit 61: Bilbo's Journey Home
Episode 192
A story doesn't end with the climactic moment. There's always more to tell. Here, Tolkien wraps things up but leaves a lot to our imaginations.
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10 months, 1 week ago
191: The Hobbit 60: Surviving The Battle of Five Armies
Episode 191
Bilbo wakes to find the battle is over and almost nobody is unscathed - a situation very similar to what Tolkien went through in the Battle of the So…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
190: The Hobbit 59: The Battle of Five Armies
Episode 190
Why do Tolkien's battles feel so different from his other scenes? Something changes in his writing style, and I think I've figured it out. Oh, and lo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
189: The Hobbit 58: Dain's Dwarven Army
Episode 189
Tolkien gives us some little details about Dain, his army, and the weapons and armor they bring with them. And, of course, this hints at so much more…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
188: Feed Drop! Retro Recall Ep 1: Is Double Dragon 2 (NES) As Good As You Remember?
Episode 188
Thanks for checking out my new show, Retro Recall. This is a bonus episode and this week's regular episode will still be up on the usual day and time…
11 months ago
187: The Hobbit 57: Thorin Contends With Reality
Episode 187
The beginning of chapter 17 contains some of the best dialogue in the Hobbit, with so many little details that reveal the depth of the characters. Le…
11 months ago
186: The Hobbit 56: Bilbo, the Heroic Thief
Episode 186
Not every hero needs a sword, and sometimes sacrifice and kindness is the most powerful quality you can possess.
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11 months, 1 week ago