115: The Hobbit Close Reading 1 - Subverting Expectations

Morgoth strikes back with fire, a dragon, balrogs, and a host of orcs as far as the eye can see.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_radio Send 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

15 Aug 202232min

Finrod Felegund discovers the first group of Men to arrive in Beleriand.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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

8 Aug 202234min

The story of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, is a fairy tale all on its own and sets up future events in Gondolin.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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

1 Aug 202234min

Turgon and Finrod finalize the creation of the hidden cities of Gondolin & Nargothrond, and Melian seeks the knowledge Galadrial hides from her.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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

25 Juli 202234min

Glaurung, the first of all dragons, issues forth from Angband to break the siege, but is he ready yet? Also, let's talk about the origin of Dragons in Tolkien's mythology.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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

18 Juli 202234min

Finrod and Turgon found two great hidden cities, and Melkor again tests the might of the Noldor.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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

11 Juli 202230min

I'm on vacation this week, so I've cracked open the Patron bonus episode vault to share with you some insights into the Valar vs Mythological gods. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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 Juli 202230min

With Maedros saved, the Noldor decide to explore more of Beleriand, meet King Thingol, and claim new lands for themselves... all while the shadow of Melkor looms.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastAudiobooks.com- Get 3 FREE Audiobooks! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100173810-11099382?sid=floreLive Shows and game streams: youtube.com/c/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMStay plugged in on Twitter: twitter.com/robots_radio Send 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 Juni 202233min