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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 lost Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/24 4 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading...

Step into the pages of “The Return Journey,” the second to last chapter of JRR Tolkien’s  The Hobbit,  where the echoes of transformation and bittersweet farewells linger in the air like whispers of a world forever changed. Forever changed mind you, by the virtues of a simple hobbit. Save 15% at  uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/24 3 Who are you? Pleas...

Dive into the complexity of Thorin Oakenshield, a character whose layers unravel to reveal unexpected dimensions. We'll uncover the differences between Men and Elves, examining how their contrasting natures shape their choices and actions. And as our adventure continues, we'll trace the fulfillment of themes planted in the very first chapter of The Hobbit. Save 15% at  uncommongoods.com/lo...

Today we explore three courageous decisions that show just how unexpected Bilbo Baggins can be, as he shatters all low expectations and inspires all of us, no matter how small, to be courageous. We wander chapter 16 of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit: “A Thief in the Night.” And as a bonus we dig into the oft-tossed around theory that the Arkenstone is a Silmaril–hint, it’s—no spoilers! I’ll answer that...

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 dwarves and hobbits, and delve into the intricacies of Bard's claims for Thorin's treasure. From unexpected alliances to profound moral dilemmas, join us as we uncover t...

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 with insight and revelation. Save 15% at  uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/23 9 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodc...

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” Save 15% at  uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/23 8 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading  Tol...

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 Smaug in J.R.R. Tolkien's  The Hobbit . Get ready to unravel the riddle-titles, decipher the subtle clues, and witness the remarkable transformation of our beloved hobbit. Save...

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? Save 15% at  uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/23 5 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading ...

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. Save 15% at uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/234 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading...

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 9 of JRR Tolkien's classic tale The Hobbit . Save 15% at uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/234 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspod...

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. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/23 3 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading  Tolkien's Silmar...

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 with riddles, wonder, and the mysterious skin-changer Beorn. Discover how Tolkien weaves themes of hospitality, hidden strength, and unlikely choices into Bilbo’s journey, setting the stage for the e...

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. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/23 1 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for re...

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 for the best? Come explore JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, chapter 6. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/230 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you: ...

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 light, of forcing the actors of light to evolve and emerge stronger than when they entered the darkness.  Today we wander in the dark as we explore Bilbo Baggins’s journey into dar...

The dangers of adventure, an encounter with goblins, and the power of Gandalf. We continue our exploration of JRR Tolkien’s the Hobbit, by wandering through chapter 4: Over Hill and Under Hill. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/228 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading  T...

The dangers of adventure, an encounter with goblins, and the power of Gandalf. We continue our exploration of JRR Tolkien’s the Hobbit, by wandering through chapter 4: Over Hill and Under Hill. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/22 7 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading ...

The nature of evil, the nature of elves, and a brief encounter with Elrond (curiously, not called Half-elven). We follow Bilbo and the dwarves on their adventure to the Lonely Mountain in chapter 3 of JRR Tolkien’s children’s classic,  The Hobbit or There and Back Again.  Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/22 6 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/su...

Food, fire, and foreshadowing: we wander the second chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit, and explore how this simple chapter is a major clue to the rest of Bilbo’s adventure. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/22 5 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading  Tolkien's Silma...

How Peter Jackson's Hobbit films made one subtle change that had profound implications. We explore the opening of the movie The Hobbit, an Unexpected Journey, and compare it to the chapter in JRR Tolkien’s classic children’s book, The Hobbit. We will see how a seemingly-small change in the prologue shifts the entire story away from Tolkien’s tale. Share this episode using this link: ringspodca...

How an unsuspecting, comfortable hobbit became the host of a party of dwarves and a burglar of a dragon: Today we explore chapter 1 of JRR Tolkien’s classic story:  The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/22 3 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for re...

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." Tolkien’s simple opening line to his book  The Hobbit  wasn’t merely the first sentence to a children’s story of adventure, bravery, and dragons: this sentence is the first step in our own adventure of wandering Middle-earth. That unassuming yet provocative line opens us to a much wider world, to the epic struggle of good vs evil, of light ov...

If you’ve seen or read Tolkien’s  The Hobbit , then you know that Gandalf convinced Thorin and the dwarves to take Bilbo Baggins, a simple hobbit from the Shire. But you may not know why Gandalf chose Bilbo in the first place, or how Gandalf and Thorin met, or how Gandalf received the map and key that he could pass along to Thorin, and still yet how unlikely the whole story is and how the tale is...

Return to the lore and possible inspirations of "This Wandering Day" from Rings of Power Season 1. Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/2 20 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you:  ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my  FREE  guide for reading  Tolkien's Silmarillion :  https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493 Deals for you, my...