129: “My Imaginary World”: What Inspired Tolkien’s Works: The Waldman Letter Part 1
Where did it all begin? Middle-earth, the languages, the books, the stories, the legends . . . Why did JRR Tolkien imagine Middle-earth? What does it all mean? What is the meaning of life?Today we exp...
26 Okt 202323min
128: Return to 1977: A Look at the Animated Hobbit Film
Long before Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, a pint-sized Bilbo set out on a grand animated adventure. Discover the lost gem of Tolkien adaptations in our exploration of the 1977 Hobbit film.Exclusive di...
19 Okt 202316min
127: "Gandalf Dies. I Hate This Movie" | Fantasy Author Aaron Hall on Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings Movies
Today I interview Aaron N. Hall, fantasy author and fellow Lord of the Rings super fan. We discuss Tolkien's influence on his work has an author, favorite characters, the movies, and Rings of Power. C...
12 Okt 202332min
126: 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 doesn’t mean you’re lostExclu...
5 Okt 202334min
125: Before “Rings of Power” | A Crash Course in Middle-earth History | My Panel at FanX 2023
My live presentation from FanX 2023: Before Rings of Power: A Crash Course in the First Age of Middle-earth.Download a copy of slides: https://linktr.ee/lotrpodcastSupport the show with a wafer of lem...
28 Sep 202350min
124: “For Home a Song / That Echoes On”: Exploring the Lyrical Songs from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
We embark on a melodious expedition, comparing and contrasting three iconic songs from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" with their literary counterparts. These songs, "Blunt the Knives," "Far Over ...
21 Sep 202312min
123: “And Back Again”: Comparing The Hobbit to the Final Scenes of The Battle of Five Armies
We dissect the final chapter of "The Hobbit" and its portrayal in the film "The Battle of Five Armies." Our adventure begins with a farewell – the poignant moment when Bilbo bids adieu to Gandalf, bef...
14 Sep 202310min
122: An Adventure Ends: Reflections on Tolkien’s The Hobbit
“All things come to an end, even this story.”That line is from the final chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit: The Last Stage. We made it! Congrats, Middle-earth Wanderers!Today, we embark on a journey...
7 Sep 202314min
