140. Into the Mountain’s Throat – The Hobbit #27
Exploring Tolkien24 Juni 2025

140. Into the Mountain’s Throat – The Hobbit #27

Erebor’s secret door: clever storytelling or a bit too convenient? In this episode, we discuss one of The Hobbit’s quieter chapters, where Bilbo and the dwarves finally reach Erebor’s hidden entrance. We break down why the dwarves seem at a loss, how Bilbo’s perspective has shifted on the journey, and whether this chapter signals Tolkien’s move from fairy tale logic toward a more realistic fantasy world.

We also look at:

  • Why the thrush and its “snail anvil” are more than just a quirky detail
  • What the dwarves’ lack of a plan says about their role in the story
  • The line between chance events and plot devices in Tolkien’s writing
  • Bilbo’s all-important homesick mindset

In our extended episode (available for members), we talk about:

  • How Tolkien’s view of dwarves changed over time—and what inspired it
  • The first mentions of dwarves in Tolkien’s legendarium
  • Warhammer armies, 3D printing, and tabletop gaming
  • Answering listener questions from YouTube and Discord

If you’d like to hear the extended conversation and join upcoming live chats, become a member today (free for the first month)!

🔗 Episode Links
The History of The Hobbit
The Annotated Hobbit
Join our Discord Community (for free)
Get the Extended Podcast
Become a Patreon Member

🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast
Get the Extended Podcast
Become a Patreon Member
Subscribe on Apple
Subscribe on Spotify

🔍 If You Like Tolkien
The History of The Hobbit
The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (audiobook)
The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (book)
The Silmarillion

The Children of Hurin
The Atlas of Middle-earth
Make Tolkien Great Again – Tengwar Hat

Avsnitt(159)

94. The Rings of Power is PEAK TV – Top Scenes, Top Characters and Top Quotes

94. The Rings of Power is PEAK TV – Top Scenes, Top Characters and Top Quotes

Join our Discord Channel! As season 2 of the Rings of Power approaches (later this year, we hope!), Michael and I decided to look back at our favorite scenes, favorite characters, and favorite quotes ...

1 Apr 20241h 2min

93. Sauron’s FIRST Defeat – Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 8

93. Sauron’s FIRST Defeat – Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 8

Join our Discord Channel! In this final episode of looking at The Mariner’s Wife, we fully finish Tolkien’s tale–but staying true to Tolkien’s characters and world. You’ll find out: Why Sauron Hates ...

26 Mars 20241h

92. NEW Tolkien Book with UNPUBLISHED Content Announced!

92. NEW Tolkien Book with UNPUBLISHED Content Announced!

Join our Discord Channel! This month we found out that renowned Tolkien scholars Christian Scull and Wayne Hammond will be publishing a NEW book with NEW content by Tolkien–The Collected Poems of JRR ...

19 Mars 202423min

91. Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 7

91. Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 7

Join our Discord Channel! We don’t know if Tolkien intended on ever finishing this story of Aldarion and Erendis. Written later in life, it is perhaps his most emotionally gut wrenching tale…. and it ...

5 Mars 202453min

90. A Spiteful Marriage, a New Enemy, and a Watery End – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 6

90. A Spiteful Marriage, a New Enemy, and a Watery End – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 6

Michael and I talk about “The Further Course of the Narrative” in Aldarion and Erendis. Tolkien made some notes about where the story would go, but at times they’re contradictory, and there’s no cohes...

27 Feb 202450min

89. The Sacrificial King and the Fallen Queen – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 5

89. The Sacrificial King and the Fallen Queen – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 5

As we close out the prose of this story, the king makes a great sacrifice for the greater good of Númenor, and the new queen becomes a pitiable creature with no hope for her own future. We look at: * ...

20 Feb 202446min

88. Middle-earth’s Worst Dad – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 4

88. Middle-earth’s Worst Dad – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 4

Aldarion gets married and is able to stay on land for a few years… up until his daughter turns 4, and then he just can’t stay away from the sea anymore. We look at: * Does Tolkien hate Aldarion? * Wha...

13 Feb 202447min

87. Mariner, King, or Husband? – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 3

87. Mariner, King, or Husband? – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 3

Join our Discord Community (for free)! In this episode we learn when Tolkien wrote this story, as well as what might have inspired him to put this to paper. Then, Aldarion and Erendis FINALLY get marr...

6 Feb 202453min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

aftonbladet-krim
motiv
blenda-2
p3-krim
rss-krimstad
fordomspodden
flashback-forever
rss-viva-fotboll
svenska-fall
svd-dokumentara-berattelser-2
aftonbladet-daily
spar
rss-sanning-konsekvens
rss-vad-fan-hande
olyckan-inifran
svd-ledarredaktionen
grans
kungligt
rss-krimreportrarna
dagens-eko