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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 contrasting natures of dwarv…
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114: The Siege of Justice: Debating Bard’s Claims in “The Gathering of the Clouds” in The Hobbit
In today's episode, we embark on an enthralling exploration of the chapter 'Fire and Water' from J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel, The Hobbit, and its mesmerizing adaptation in Peter Jackson's film, The Hobbit: The Battle of F…
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113: From Flames to Depths: Unraveling "Fire and Water" in the Third Hobbit Film
In today's episode we embark on a riveting exploration of the chapter "Fire and Water" from "The Hobbit." From the symbolism of fire and water to the discovery of Bard the Bowman, this episode promises to be a journey filled…
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112: Unleashing Destruction, Embracing Rebirth: The Hobbit’s “Fire and Water”
Today, we delve into J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel, "The Hobbit," and compare the chapter "Not at Home" to its adaptation in Peter Jackson's film series, exploring the power of wealth, and Thorin's ironic trust in Bilbo. …
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111: The Irony of Thorin's Trust in Bilbo: Comparing "Not at Home" to The Hobbit Films
Step into the shadows of Erebor and discover the hidden truths that lie within the depths of Chapter 13 of The Hobbit: “Not at Home” Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/ Find contact info…
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110: Beyond the Darkness: A Deep Dive into the Themes of 'Not at Home' in JRR Tolkien's “The Hobbit”
We regrettably wander through the unforgivable reimagining of the chapter "Inside Information" from JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit to Peter Jackson’s film “The Desolation of Smaug”, where deviations run rampant and artistic licens…
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109: Unveiling the Untold Deviations in Tolkien's World: Comparing The Hobbit “Inside Information” with The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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 between Bilbo Baggins and Smau…
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108: Bilbo's Riddles and Smaug's Fury: Unveiling Chapter 12 of Tolkien’s The Hobbit "Inside Information"
We journey to the doorstep of adventure, comparing ”On the Doorstep” from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" with Peter Jackson's "The Desolation of Smaug." We delve into Gandalf's daring exploration of Dol Guldur and the dwarves…
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107: Unlocking the Door: Exploring Tolkien's “On the Doorstep” and the Cinematic Twists in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”
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? Exclusive discounts for you : https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discou…
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106: The Key to the Lonely Mountain: An In-Depth Look at “On the Doorstep” in JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit
Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves finally reach Laketown! Today we explore how Peter Jackson’s second Hobbit film, The Desolation of Smaug, adapts the chapter “A Warm Welcome” from JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit . Let's wander! Come e…
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. Let's wander! Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth, from the L…
Invented dialogue, new characters, made-up scenes: the adaption of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit is in full swing. Today we compare The Hobbit chapter 9, Barrels out of Bond, with its on screen adaptation in Peter Jackson’s film …
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103: Book vs Movie | The Hobbit Barrels out of Bond
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? Let's wander! Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middl…
Bilbo Baggins and the dwarves discover that some mushrooms in Middle-earth are dangerous to their health, as they attempt to pass through the forest of Mirkwood. Today we compare Peter Jackson’s on screen adaption of the cha…
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. Let's wander! Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middle-ear…
We dive into the history of evil as we compare chapter 7 of the Hobbit with it’s on-screen adaption in the form of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, the Desolation of Smaug. Let's wander! Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth, f…
Bilbo meets the most perplexing creature yet, and another simple choice saves the fate of Middle-earth. Let's wander! Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth, from the Lord of the Rings, to the Hobbit, to the Silmarillion, t…
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. Let's wander! Come expl…
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097: A Dwarves’ Story, Not a Hobbit’s: Comparing the Book vs Movie | The Hobbit Chapter 6
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 like food, Bilbo is starting to change, but is it all…
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096: The Hobbit Chapter 6 | Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire
Happy Tolkien Reading Day! March 25 marks the day when the One Ring was destroyed and the Dark Lord Sauron was overthrown. Every March 25 for the last 20 years, the Tolkien Society commemorates Tolkien Reading Day. This is a…
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095: What Makes A Good Story | Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories"
What is JRR Tolkien's influence on other fantasy authors? Fantasy author and Wheel of Time expert Jason Denzel joins me to discuss how Tolkien influenced Robert Jordan, Amazon's adaptations of both Wheel of Time and Rings of…
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094: JRR Tolkien and Robert Jordan | An Interview with a Wheel of Time Expert
Bilbo becomes separated from the dwarves, and strikes an odd deal with a slimy creature in order to get unlost, but also changes the fate of Middle-earth in the process. Come explore JRR Tolkien's Middle-earth, from the Lord…
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 journeys into the dark have a way of bringing out the ligh…
Lost in the dark, and without hope, Bilbo makes an unlikely discovery that has enormous ramifications for the fate of Middle-earth, meets a slimy creature who may not be all that different from himself, and wins a riddle gam…
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091: The Hobbit Chapter 5 Part 1: Riddles in the Dark
