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

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.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Joulu 202332min

We're taking a week to hear about your thoughts on the now completed Silmarillion episodes. Did you gain new insights? What things do you still want to know more about? Let's discuss.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Marras 202331min

We've reached the end of the Silmarillion where we get a distinctly Elven perspective on the end of the 3rd age and Sauron's defeat.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Marras 202328min

During the 3rd Age, a council of the wise gathered together to determine what to do about the growing darkness in Dol Goldur. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comwww.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Marras 202328min

We've discussed the events of men and the failing of the line of kings during the 3rd age, but what where the Elves up to? And where do the Wizards fit in?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comMusic:"Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Marras 202330min

After the Battle of the Last Alliance, Sauron is beaten and the lands of Men struggle during the early to middle 3rd age.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comMusic:"Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Loka 202330min

Sauron is beaten, the ring is taken, and Isildur makes a deadly mistake.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comMusic:"Wind of the Rainforest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 Loka 202329min

The 2nd age comes to a close with another of the great battles of the history of MIddle Earth. This time, the free peoples of Middle Earth form the Last Alliance. This is how it went down.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radioSend me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.comMusic:"Shadowlands 7 - Codex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/www.robotsradio.netOur Sponsors:* Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringsloreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 Loka 202326min