An Unexpected Podcast: Talkin' Tolkien

Hope you enjoyed the intro ;) and be sure to keep listening for our special segment: Sitting in the Shadows with Strider! We are back from our vacation and happy to share our thoughts on the fellowship of the ring! There's exciting news from the Rings of Power! We have a separate episode coming out with our thoughts on the Orcs and the new teaser trailer (stay tuned). We are excited to have yo...

We've had quite the adventure the last few weeks! We were excited to watch this film and record this episode! We've had no internet (not even sure if this is going to upload) so we haven't been able to communicate with the Fellowship! We are hoping this gets through and finds you doing! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief...

The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are diving into The Desolation of Smaug PART 2 ~ We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahesmith8/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/ If you'd like to send us something please address it to: The Shire P.O. Box 96 Aman...

It's time to check with the Smiths back down in the SHIRE! We've got words of wisedom and cute voices (what more could you ask for?). Butterbur, Goldberry, The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are diving into The Desolation of Smaug PART 1 ~We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara...

The Second Age is looking cool! The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are diving into An Unexpected Journey PART 2 and we have some NEWS on the Rings of Power Show!!! ~We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahesmith8/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/ If you...

Thank you to everyone that popped into our REWATCH LIVE STREAM! The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are diving into An Unexpected Journey and we have an unexpected film theory!!! ~We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Sarah's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahesmith8/ Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevi...

It's time to wrap of the final chapter of "The Hobbit". The Flannel Wizard & Rosie are back! We have a special guest appearance right before we start the chapter. Join us for The Hobbit Chapter 19 ~We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Jordan's Kickstarter Project: http://kck.st/37QXadc Firelight Fables: https://w...

We are back at Paragraphs Bookstore in Mount Vernon, Ohio! It's time to finish uP PART 2 of The Return Journey ~ Lane & Ez make "The Return Journey" back to their home town to chat about the Hobbit in their favorite bookstore. Join us for The Hobbit Chapter 18 ~ Also go buy a book from Paragraphs or support your local bookshop ~ Tag us in a post and we'll share it on the ol Ins...

On location at Paragraphs Bookstore in Mount Vernon, Ohio! ~ Lane & Ez make "The Return Journey" back to their home town to chat about the Hobbit in their favorite bookstore. Join us for The Hobbit Chapter 18 ~ Also go buy a book from Paragraphs or support your local bookshop ~ Tag us in a post and we'll share it on the ol Instagram! We are excited to have you along for another adv...

Rosie is HERE! ~ The Clouds are bursting in The Hobbit Chapter 17 ~ We also have Lottie and Cameron on for The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Teaser Trailer! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  Also come checkout Fleur & Bill (SURPRISE): https://www.instagram.com/fleurandbill/ Be sure to check out our good friend Cameron Han...

NEW Images - THE RINGS OF POWER - SPECIAL GUESTS - we have assembled a few members from the Council to chat about The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power promotional posters! ~ If you have thoughts or theories on these images please us a message:  https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/ https://www.instagram.com/womprat_2m/ SHOUT OUT TO OUR GUESTS:  https://www.instagram.com/atxbrisket/ https...

Let's dive right in! ~ We move from gathering clouds to thieves as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 16 - A Thief in the Night! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy singing, send...

SPECIAL GUEST - Biljo Baggins (Joe Lewis) is in the house! ~ We move from the Green Dragon theories to old talking Ravens as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 15 - The Gathering of the Clouds! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and...

SPECIAL GUEST - Jim Nichols is in the house! ~ This week we take a break from the Hobbit to talk about the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim animated movie! Ez also gets some solid travel advice! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmai...

SPECIAL GUEST - Mike Boromir Charles is in the house! ~ We move from the Arkenstone to Green Dragon theories as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 14 - Fire and Water! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcas...

SPECIAL GUEST - Curt Jones is not at home anymore! ~ We move from fire breathing worms to the Arkenstone as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 13 - Not at Home! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also...

Smaug had the original Goblet of Fire?! ~ We move from magical keyholes to fire breathing worms as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 12 - Inside Information! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also;...

Who's going in first?! ~ We move from magical keyholes to fire breathing worms as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 12 - Inside Information! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy...

Is Bilbo the Dennis Rodman of Thorin's Company?! ~ We move from warm welcomes to magical keyholes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 11 - On the Doorstep! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcast! Als...

How many Dwarves does it take to find a magical key hole?! ~ We move from warm welcomes to magical keyholes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 11 - On the Doorstep! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpod@gmail.com We will read and share those on the podcas...

Laketown is actually on the lake! ~ We move from wooden barrels to warm welcomes as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 10 - A Warm Welcome!   We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to  anunexpectedpod@gmail.com  We will read and share those on the podcast!   Also; if you enjoy...

What would they have done without Bilbo?! ~ We move from black squirrels to wooden barrels as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 9 - Barrels Out of Bond!   We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to  anunexpectedpod@gmail.com  We will read and share those on the podcast!  Also;...

Baaaack! Flies, Spiders, and Bombur!! ~ We move from Were-bears to black squirrels as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 8 - Flies and Spiders!   We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to  anunexpectedpod@gmail.com  We will read and share those on the podcast!  Also; if you en...

Happy New Year & Happy Birthday to our dearest Professor JRR Tolkien! It also just so happens to be our 3 year anniversary! Thank you for all the support ... we love you!  The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to  anunexpectedpod@gmail.com  We will read and share those on the podcast!  Also; if you enjoy singing, send us an audio clip of you singing one of the songs in o...

Happy Holidays! The Lodgings may be queer but the chestnuts are still roasting on an open fire!! ~ We move from Eagles to Were-bears as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 7 - Queer Lodgings!   We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~  The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to  anunexpectedpod@gmail.com  We will read a...