183: The Hobbit 54: The Wisdom of Birds
How would you bring the Dwarves up-to-speed about what just happened in Laketown? Tolkien finds a way that's deeply rooted in myth and legend.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ...
13 Okt 202530min
182: The Hobbit 53: Suffering, Blame, and Hope After The Dragon
What do people do when a dragon destroys their town and 1/4 of their population? Tolkien has a very realistic sense of this. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening...
6 Okt 202530min
181: The Hobbit 52: Smaug's End And The Nature of Heroes
The qualities of realists. Nature (the lake and the moon) fighting back against Smaug. How the Black Arrow isn't actually a Deus Ex Machina. There's so much to unpack here!Join our Patreon for weekly ...
29 Sep 202530min
180: The Hobbit 51: The Beauty and Corruption of Erebor
The dwarves and Bilbo finally make their way through Erebor, finding only the remains of the dragon's occupation contrasting with the beauty of nature and Dwarvish creations. Join our Patreon for week...
22 Sep 202528min
179: The Hobbit 50: Bravery Isn't A Lack Of Fear
It's the realistic reaction to fear that makes the dwarves feel so real.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotr...
15 Sep 202531min
178: The Hobbit 49: The Magic Bird is Listening
How do you solve the problem of information dissemination when writing a novel? Tolkien gives us a master class answer.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-sh...
8 Sep 202535min
177: The Hobbit 48: How to Talk to a Dragon
Bilbo outwits Smaug in what might be the most engaging conversation every written.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastO...
1 Sep 202530min
176: The Hobbit 47: Bilbo Proves He's Not A Grocer
How would you react to a dragon sleeping on a mountain of treasure?Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: http...
25 Aug 202528min
