Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained

210: FotR 15: Should Bilbo have Killed Gollum?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:44:59 +0000

Frodo panics as he learns the dire news about Sauron discovering the Shire and Baggins, and laments that Bilbo did not kill Gollum. But Gandalf has a justification for why that was the right thing to do.

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209: FotR 14: The Hunt for Gollum (as explained by Gandalf)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:12 +0000

This is the part of Gandalf's conversation with Frodo where he basically outlines Gollum's journey, and what will probably be the main plot of the movie "The Hunt for Gollum."

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208: FotR 13: Gandalf's Words Always Mean More Than He Says

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:47 +0000

Gandalf explains more about Gollum and The Ring, and his words reveal deeper Truths about the way the world works.

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207: The FotR 12: Smeagol Explained

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:23 +0000

There's a mountain of hidden information snuck into the moment when Gandalf reveals his knowledge about who Gollum originally was and how he came to find the ring.

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206: The FotR 11: The One Ring - Confirmed

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000

Can you imagine being Gandalf? Tossing the Ring into the fire. Fearing the final confirmation, but knowing in your heart that this is The One... and the suffering this will bring to everyone.

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205: Hero vs Hero - Robots Radio Spring Host Crossover Special

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:03 +0000

Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special!

We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a character from their show to compete in the most mundane contests? We vote on who has the best arguments and the match-ups get super weird and fun.

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204: The FotR 10: Gandalf's Suspicions About The Ring

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:34 +0000

Gandalf is wise, right? Then why didn't he figure out that the ring was The One Ring sooner? Or why wasn't he more careful? The reasons not only make sense, but expand our understanding of the world of Middle Earth in a brilliant way.

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203: The FotR 9: Bad News Comes to the Shire

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:05 +0000

How do you react when someone gives you news you don't want to hear? We witness this happen with Sam revealing things to Ted Sandyman, and Gandalf with Frodo. And they play out very differently.

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202: The FotR 8: Frodo stays the same as the world gets darker

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:56 +0000

The more we learn about Frodo, the more he surprises us how he seems even more ready for adventure than Bilbo was. But even as Frodo at 50 doesn't seem to age, the dangers of the greater world begin to encroach on The Shire.

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201: The FotR 7: Frodo & Gandalf Discuss The Ring

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:59 +0000

Why did Bilbo tell two different versions of how he acquired the Ring? Gandalf becomes suspicious and we learn more about how Frodo is more similar to Bilbo than we thought.

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200: The FotR 6: Frodo Picks Up What Bilbo Leaves Behind

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:45 +0000

Frodo doesn't just inherit the ring, but all of the responsibilities Bilbo leaves behind... and it reveals that he's a much younger, but still capable Hobbit.

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199: The FotR 5: Bilbo Struggles With Leaving the Ring

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:27 +0000

Bilbo and Gandalf discuss Bilbo's plans after the party, and we discover that there's something more sinister at work than we'd assumed.

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198: The Fellowship of The Ring 3: Bilbo's Party & Surprise Exit

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:44 +0000

The pacing of this part of the chapter is genius. It builds and builds to the very moment Bilbo drops his surprise announcement.

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197: The Fellowship of The Ring 2: Mysterious Guests & Party Surprises

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:37 +0000

Tolkien is a master of informing and entertaining simultaneously. He shares just enough info to make the world feel real while also seeding curiosity about the future of the story. Here's how.

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196: The Fellowship of The Ring 1: The Long-Expected Party

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:42 +0000

We begin the Lord of the Rings extreme close reading with a very different first chapter than what we got with The Hobbit. The tone is different and the world feels more real than it did previously.

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195: Your Thoughts on The Hobbit & Fun Facts About The Lord of the Rings

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:04 +0000

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 fun facts about The Lord of the Rings.

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194: The Hobbit 62: Bilbo Returns Home (or Back Again)

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:52 +0000

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 expect.

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193: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2025

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:29 +0000

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 feet up by the fire, and come join us to look back and ahead to 2026.

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192: The Hobbit 61: Bilbo's Journey Home

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:39 +0000

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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191: The Hobbit 60: Surviving The Battle of Five Armies

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:36 +0000

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 Somme and the conflicts afterwards.

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190: The Hobbit 59: The Battle of Five Armies

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:34 +0000

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 lots of fun details from the battle. ;)

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189: The Hobbit 58: Dain's Dwarven Army

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:40 +0000

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. Let's dig in (get it, because they're dwarves?)

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188: Feed Drop! Retro Recall Ep 1: Is Double Dragon 2 (NES) As Good As You Remember?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:02 +0000

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187: The Hobbit 57: Thorin Contends With Reality

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:21 +0000

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. Let's discuss.

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186: The Hobbit 56: Bilbo, the Heroic Thief

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:37 +0000

Not every hero needs a sword, and sometimes sacrifice and kindness is the most powerful quality you can possess.

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185: The Hobbit 55: Dragon Sickness & War

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:06 +0000

Thorin places wealth above all else and drives up the stakes for the dragon's treasure.

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184: Our Fall Gaming Picks - Robots Radio Host Crossover Fall 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:55 +0000

Robots Radio network hosts join me to talk about the upcoming games and media we're looking forward to, and what you should add to your holiday wish-list. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com

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183: The Hobbit 54: The Wisdom of Birds

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:42 +0000

How would you bring the Dwarves up-to-speed about what just happened in Laketown? Tolkien finds a way that's deeply rooted in myth and legend.

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182: The Hobbit 53: Suffering, Blame, and Hope After The Dragon

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 04:00:08 +0000

What do people do when a dragon destroys their town and 1/4 of their population? Tolkien has a very realistic sense of this.

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181: The Hobbit 52: Smaug's End And The Nature of Heroes

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:07 +0000

The qualities of realists. Nature (the lake and the moon) fighting back against Smaug. How the Black Arrow isn't actually a Deus Ex Machina. There's so much to unpack here!

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180: The Hobbit 51: The Beauty and Corruption of Erebor

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:23 +0000

The dwarves and Bilbo finally make their way through Erebor, finding only the remains of the dragon's occupation contrasting with the beauty of nature and Dwarvish creations.

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179: The Hobbit 50: Bravery Isn't A Lack Of Fear

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:22 +0000

It's the realistic reaction to fear that makes the dwarves feel so real.

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178: The Hobbit 49: The Magic Bird is Listening

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:05 +0000

How do you solve the problem of information dissemination when writing a novel? Tolkien gives us a master class answer.

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177: The Hobbit 48: How to Talk to a Dragon

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:22 +0000

Bilbo outwits Smaug in what might be the most engaging conversation every written.

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176: The Hobbit 47: Bilbo Proves He's Not A Grocer

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:36:18 +0000

How would you react to a dragon sleeping on a mountain of treasure?

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175: Can all Maiar shape shift? How do Elves actually choose to be human? Community Questions Answered

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:58 +0000

We're changing it up this week with a mountain troll sized episode to answer community questions. We'll be back with more Hobbit next week.

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174: The Hobbit 46: Bilbo's Descent Into Darkness

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:53:17 +0000

The hidden path is open. It's Bilbo's moment, and the bravest thing he will ever have to do.

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173: The Hobbit 45: The Hidden Door of Erebor

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:00:14 +0000

A magic door is a classic fairy tale trope, and Tolkien handles it masterfully.

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172: The Hobbit 44: The Desolation of The Dragon

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:16 +0000

The party leaves Laketown and soon realized that the land around the mountain does not want them there.

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171: 2 Truths and a Lie | Robots Radio Summer Lore Party

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:35 +0000

Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows.

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170: The Hobbit 43: The Return of the (Dwarven) King

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:00:56 +0000

The party enters Laketown, and Thorin announces his return.

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169: The Hobbit 42: How Long Can A Dwarf Survive Cold Water?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:31:28 +0000

As the party reaches the end of their river escape, the Dwarves climb out of their barrels seemingly barely alive. How realistic is this?

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168: The Hobbit 41: Lucky Barrels Down The River

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:26 +0000

Wait, do people actually send escorted barrels down rivers? Yes, actually.

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167: The Hobbit 40: Bilbo's Exceptional Escape Plan

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Bilbo discovers a way out, and we discover exactly how exceptional he is.

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166: The Hobbit 39: Prisons Inside of Prisons

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Bilbo bides his time, gets the burglary lessons he's needed, and uses his wits to survive.

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165: The Hobbit 38: The Woodland Realm or New Doriath?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Captured, the dwarves are marched into Thranduil's underground stronghold. Is it just me, or does this feel like Doriath?

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164: The Hobbit 37: The Wood-Elves are Not Evil. I Promise.

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The party recovers from the spider attack, and realize that someone is missing.

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163: The Hobbit 36: How to Get Out of a Sticky Situation

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how authors can paint themselves into an impossible situation or puzzle, only to figure out a realistic solution? Bilbo is in just such a scenario here. How does he, and Tolkien, get through this?

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162: The Hobbit 35: Spiders and The Hero's Journey

Mon, 05 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Lazy Lob, Crazy Cob, Tomnoddy, and Addercop all explained. Bilbo finds his courage and confronts giant spiders in the best of ways.

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161: The Hobbit 34: The Dangers of Dreaming

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As Bombur wakes up from a dream of feasts, fires and song, the party begins to experience the exact same temptation.

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160: The Hobbit 33: Somehow Mirkwood Keeps Getting MORE Spooky

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

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159: The Hobbit 32: Flies & Spiders, Light & Dark

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the party heads into the "tunnel" through Mirkwood, they descend into a stale darkness they've never experienced before.

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158: The Hobbit 31: Mirkwood Reaches Out To Them

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the party heads toward Mirkwood, the tone shifts, the world grows darker, and it feels like the future of their journey has never been more dangerous.

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157: The Hobbit 30: Dancing Bears and a Mysterious Wizard

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As the next day rises, both Gandalf and Beorn are missing. What comes next is are two mysteries. One that is solved, the other leaves us with questions.

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156: The Hobbit 29: A Comfortably Spooky Night

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The party joins Beorn and his animal servants for dinner and a very strange night's rest.

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155: The Hobbit 28: Captivating Beorn Two by Two

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Gandalf knows exactly the right way to keep a giant bear-man interested in a story, while the dwarves enter two by two.

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154: The Hobbit 27: Beorn

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We finally meet Beorn!

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153: The Hobbit 26: Carrocks, Oaks, and River Baths

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The next part of our journey begins, Gandalf warns that he will depart soon, but first, he will take them to meet a skin-changer.

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152: The Hobbit 25: Out of the Fire and Seized by Eagle Tallons!

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The party isn't yet safe. Bilbo holds on for dear life and wonders if the Eagles are friends or foes.

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151: The Hobbit 24: The Eagles!

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We get our first description and experience with the most noble of birds in Middle-Earth.

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150: The Hobbit 23: Danger, Humor, and Magic Pinecones

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000

"They're always running away from things!" Yes, but for good reason! Trees, Wargs, and Magic!

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149: The Hobbit 22: Saved by the Trees (no, not Ents...)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Why does Tolkien spend so much time talking about the plants they see on their journey? Well, of course, there's a reason.

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148: The Hobbit 21: Bilbo's Sudden Change in Character

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

As Bilbo leaves the mountain, the Goblins, and Gollum behind, we see an interesting shift in his personality.

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147: The Hobbit 20: This Might Be The MOST IMPORTANT Section of the Entire Book

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

As we reach the climax of Chapter V, some very specific decisions are made and events transpire that will have huge implications for the future of Middle Earth.

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146: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We want to share with you things that we love, because you might love them too! Robots Radio show hosts gather together to share their favorite thing(s) of the year.

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145: Year End Q&A - Ask Me Anything!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We decided to mix it up for the holidays and wow, you all had some great questions! Here are my thoughts on a lot of great topics.

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144: The Hobbit 19: The First Use of The Ring

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Gollum becomes suspicious, and Bilbo flees - but something surprising happens. The Ring is more subtle than we might expect.

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143: The Hobbit 18: “What have I got in my pocket?”

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Probably the most memorable sentence in the entire Hobbit, and it gives us incredible insights into who Gollum is.

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142: The Hobbit 17: Riddles in the Dark

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

What could be more terrifying than wagering your life on riddles with a scary creature in the dark?

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141: The Hobbit 16: Lost in the Dark

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We begin the most iconic chapter in the entire book. Something that sticks with all of us, after reading. We all know what it's like to wander around in the dark. The fear. The loneliness...

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140: The Hobbit 15: Beater and Biter's Blue Rage

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The book's tone continues to darken as we get our first glimpse of real combat, and a look at legendary swords.

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139: The Hobbit 14: We Finally Meet The Goblins

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Tolkien's perspective on orcs/goblins/uruks is more nuanced and interesting than you might have realized. Let's discuss the capture of Thorin's party by the goblins in the mountain.

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138: The Hobbit 13: The Terrors of The Mountains

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Bilbo's first mountain experience turns terrifying, and only descends from there.

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137: Tolkien & Germany

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

I'm traveling in Germany this week, so let's discuss the origin of Tolkien's name, his time in World War 1, and his wonderful response to German publishers in 1938 when asked to prove his ancestry.

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136: The Hobbit 12: Moon-Letters and Hope

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Elrond discovers moon-letters on the map, and hope in the journey rekindles.

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135EX: RoP S2E8 Reaction & Predictions

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2.

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134EX: RoP S2E7 Reaction & Predictions

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:47:10 +0000

Epic battles and some really great character moments to discuss, plus Sauron is such a freaking narcissist and it's wonderful.

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133EX: RoP S2E6 Reaction & Predictions

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Elendil is so good in this episode! Also, thoughts on the "secret fire," the Stranger's delimma, the nature of pride and power, Sauron's manipulations, and Galadriel's realization.

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132EX: RoP S2E5 Reaction & Predictions

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

More Dwarves! Lots of rings! Sexy, sneaky Sauron! And so many fun foreshadowings. Here's everything I noticed about this episode and predictions for where we're going.

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131EX: RoP S2E4 Reaction & Predictions

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my!

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130EX: RoP S2E3 Reaction & Predictions

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Sauron's making rings! Did we see Ents? Isildur's character arc! Numenorean politics! Let's go!

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129EX: RoP S2E2 Reaction & Predictions

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Dwarves! Sauron as Annatar! The wisdom of Cirdan! So much to cover. Let's go!

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128: The Hobbit 11: Entering the Land of Faerie

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

You may have noticed that the Elves in the Hobbit seem a bit different from in Tolkien's other works. Some would even say foolish. But that would be a foolish thing to think. (wink wink)

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127EX: Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 1 Reaction & Predictions - Daily Drive

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:47:30 +0000

Spoiler Warning! How does this compare to season 1? What works and what doesn't? Let's take a look at the first episode of season 2 of the Rings of Power.

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126EX: How Storytelling Really Works - Daily Drive #2

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Stories are almost never set in stone. We can't help but to update and expand the lore of the worlds we love. And it's normal. Here's why.

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125: The Hobbit 10: Insight into Bilbo & Gandalf

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

As we wrap up the situation with the Trolls, Tolkien cleverly, in just a few words, tells us exactly who Bilbo and Gandalf are. Did you notice?

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124EX: What Does Canon Really Mean? - Daily Drive #1

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:31:26 +0000

Welcome to the new extra content! These are extra episodes where I'll take on a topic or a "what if" scenario while I drive.

This week, what does "canon" really mean?

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123: The Hobbit 9: Troll Morality & Cooking Dwarves

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Where do Trolls fit into the morality alignment grid? Chaotic Evil? True Neutral? Let's discuss that as the trolls try to cook the dwarves.

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122: The Hobbit 8: Burglarizing The Trolls

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Trolls! We get to meet one of the most interesting "peoples" in the Hobbit, and Bilbo debates exactly what a burglar is supposed to do.

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121: The Hobbit 7: Made Intentionally Late

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We begin chapter 2 with a close look at why Bilbo was allowed to sleep in late, and how Gandalf (and Tolkien!) is already setting up Bilbo's (and our!) adventure.

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120: The Hobbit 6: The Plan Comes Together

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The conversation between Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves turns to details about the mountain, Thorin's past, and how exactly they plan to deal with the dragon.

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119: The Hobbit 5: Bilbo Stands Up For Himself

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

There are many moments throughout the story where Bilbo has to rise to the occasion, but did you notice the very first time he does?

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118: The Hobbit 4 - The Songs of the Dwarves

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

As a young reader, I would often skip over the poems/songs in Tolkien's stories. I thought they were silly or unimportant. But now I know exactly how important they really are.

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117: The Hobbit Close Reading 3 - Bilbo Meets The Dwarves

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The ringing of the bell keeps getting louder. More dwarves keep showing up, and Bilbo attempts to act as a proper host. Galdalf's plan is coming together.

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116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Tolkien, in his masterful way, reveals so much about Bilbo through a quick description of Bilbo's parents, and a short conversation with Gandalf.

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115: The Hobbit Close Reading 1 - Subverting Expectations

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." From the very paragraph, Tolkien subverts our expectations, and it hooks us into the story in a magical way.

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114: The Hobbit Close Reading 0 - Why The Hobbit Is So Important

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We're doing it! We're taking a close look at The Hobbit! But before we get into the text, we need to talk about why the book was so influential and important.

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113: Unfinished Tales: The Mariner's Wife - What Happens After the Story

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The Mariner's Wife is technically an unfinished tale, but it does have a sort of conclusion. But what about what happens after the main story with each of the characters? And why is this story so important?

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112: Unfinished Tales: The Mariner's Wife, Concluded

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We reach the end of what Tolkien wrote about the story of Aldarion and Erendis, and although it's not a complete ending, it does tie up some loose ends.

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111: Unfinished Tales: The Return of The Darkness

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Meneldur read's Gil-Galad's letter and finally understands what Aldarion was been doing in Middle-Earth.

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110: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion's Return & Gil-Galad's Letter

Mon, 06 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Aldarion returns home to a cold reception, bringing urgent and unexpected news from the Elves.

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109: Unfinished Tales: The Childhood of Ancalimë

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Aldarion leaves again, promising to return in only 2 years, and Erendis is bitter, choosing to raise her daughter somewhere without men.

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108: Unfinished Tales: The Marriage of Aldarion and Erendis

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Finally, after years of delay, Aldarion and Erendis wed, and a special guest gives wonderous gifts.

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107: Unfinished Tales: Of Suffering and Selflessness

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Three years pass, and yet Aldarion will not set a wedding date and is torn more than ever between Erendis and the Sea.

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106: Unfinished Tales: Erendis Finally Speaks Up

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

We've focused so much on Aldarion, but what does Erendis actually think? What is she like and how will the two of them find their way forward?

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105: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion and The Dangers of the Sea

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The tensions between Aldarion and Meneldur continue to rise, and Aldarion almost loses everything.

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104: Unfinished Tales: Erendis Seeks Aldarion's Heart

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Aldarion becomes Heir to Numenor, but that doesn't reduce the love he has of the sea and of exploration. And then he meets Erendis.

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103: Unfinished Tales: Aldarion's Story Pt 1

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

During the 8th century of the 2nd age, the heir to Numenor's throne becomes enamored with the sea.

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102: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's Hero's Journey

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Tuor reaches the gates, the darkest part of his hero's journey, and emerges a changed man.

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101: Unfinished Tales: The Path to the Great Gate

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Tuor and Voronwë reach the end of their road and find the most dangerous situation yet.

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100: Episode 100 Celebration!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We made it to 100 episodes (and it's all because of you!)

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99: Unfinished Tales: The Crossing of the Sirion

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Tuor and Voronwë, exhausted, attempt to dodge orcs and ford a river only to be surprised by unlikely help.

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98: Unfinished Tales: Tuor & Turin Cross Paths

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

As Tuor continues following Voronwë, they cross paths with a mysterious black bladed warrior and the dangers of the enemy become more dire.

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97: Unfinished Tales: Terrors of the Sea & Land

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Varonwe explains his journey across the sea, and Tuor encounters the first signs of an enemy he never expected.

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96: Unfinished Tales: Voronwë's Story

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

We've learned much about Tuor so far, but what about his new companion, Voronwë? On this episode, much is revealed.

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95: Unfinished Tales: Insights From A Valar

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Tuor learns much from Ulmo and meets an unexpected companion.

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94: Unfinished Tales: Tuor and Ulmo

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this version of Tuor's story, we get details beyond those of the Silmarillion about the armor and weapons and Ulmo himself.

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93: Unfinished Tales: Tuor Discovers The Ruins of The Noldor

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Light, birds, wind, and water continue to draw Tuor forward, toward his doom. And he discovers the abandoned remains of the very people he seeks.

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92: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2023

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Need some holiday cheer? Let's talk about the best things of 2023.

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91: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's Journey Through Darkness

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Tuor's story continues as his follow's Ulmo's stream into a dark and rocky place where he makes some surprise friends.

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90: Unfinished Tales: Tuor's New Beginning

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We begin Tuor's story again, and notice more details, more characters, and... dogs?

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89: What Are the Unfinished Tales & Why Are They Important?

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Before we jump into the first story in the Unfinished Tales, Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin, it's important that we understand what exactly these versions of the stories are, and why we're revisiting a story we read in the Silmarillion.

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