157 - Don't Stop Believin'
Following an insensitive remark about the “darksome” halls of Khazad-dûm by Samwise at bedtime, Gimli delivers an impassioned defense of his people’s lifestyle choices — in verse — and Gandalf gives a...
1 Mar 20201h 30min
156 - Any Way You Want It (Just Not the Middle Way)
Frodo feels a sense of growing dread — and hears faint footsteps behind them — as the Fellowship marches across the long dark of Moria, navigating the twists and turns with only Gandalf’s memory as th...
23 Feb 20201h 46min
155 - Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'
The Fellowship has found the Hollin Gate! But before they can enter Moria, they need to figure out the password. Merry stumbles upon a clue quickly, but no one notices, and Gandalf proceeds to shout s...
16 Feb 20201h 18min
154 - Separate Ways
After the warg attack the weather changes again, becoming sunny and clear. That’s terrible news, of course, since now the Fellowship is visible to any unfriendly eyes that may be watching. They must g...
9 Feb 20201h 33min
153 - When the Lights Go Down
Defeated by Caradhras, the Fellowship regroups and discusses what to do next. Going back — though supported by the second-breakfast faction — is not a viable option. Boromir, who was apparently nappin...
2 Feb 20201h 43min
152 - Trampled Under Snow
The crossing of cruel Caradhras is hindered by snow, wind, and falling stones that seem to be sent by some supernatural force. Who or what is against them is unclear, but it is clear that continuing o...
26 Jan 20201h 20min
151 - Misty Mountain Hop
The Fellowship is forced to leave Hollin early when “no sign of life nearby” turns into “giant evil crows filling the sky”. Certain they are being watched, they get moving as soon as possible and make...
19 Jan 20201h 26min
150 - Time to Ramble On
On a cold grey winter evening, Frodo sets out on the Quest of Mount Doom with eight companions. Boromir blows his horn to make sure everyone for miles around knows about their “secret” departure, and ...
12 Jan 20201h 30min
