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

"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. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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

17 Jun 202432min

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.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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

10 Jun 202437min

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?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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

3 Jun 202431min

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.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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 Mai 202429min

Meneldur read's Gil-Galad's letter and finally understands what Aldarion was been doing in Middle-Earth.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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 Mai 202430min

Aldarion returns home to a cold reception, bringing urgent and unexpected news from the Elves.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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 Mai 202427min

Aldarion leaves again, promising to return in only 2 years, and Erendis is bitter, choosing to raise her daughter somewhere without men.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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

29 Apr 202427min

Finally, after years of delay, Aldarion and Erendis wed, and a special guest gives wonderous gifts.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive 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.comOur 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

22 Apr 202430min