116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took

Numenor's last king might have been its most powerful... and most prideful.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Aug 202328min

There are clearly similarities between Tolkien's stories and the myths that inspired them. Let's take a look at Oedipus and see how similar and different his story is from Turin's. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 Jul 202334min

The Kings of Numenor turn away from the Valar and Elves, and seek riches & power. Sauron returns, and the darkness begins to spread again.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Jul 202332min

After about 2,000 years of peace and prosperity, the Numenoreans reach the zenith of their culture, and begin seeking more.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net"Virtutes Instrumenti" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Jul 202334min

The Edain, the Men of Middle Earth who stood with the Elves against Morgoth, are rewarded with a new home, safe from the dangers of Middle Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Jul 202330min

We conclude the War of Wrath and find out what happens to the Elves and Men left in Middle Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Jul 202334min

As the War of Wrath wraps up, we're left with the question: What happens to the Silmarils? What about Maedhros and Maglor, the last remaining sons of Feanor. Do they hold to the oath or do they submit to the Valar?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Jun 202330min

The host of the Valar go to war and Morgoth gets what's coming to him.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce Stay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send me a note! Email: robotsnetwork@gmail.com www.robotsradio.net Our Sponsors: * Check out Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Editions: https://www.audible.com * Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ringslore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Jun 202330min