Exploring Tolkien
Exploring Tolkien is a weekly show that dives deep into JRR Tolkien and all the ages of Middle-earth. Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine are your hosts as they read through Tolkien’s works, interview other Tolkien enthusiasts and authors, and criticall
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125. Bilbo Trembled and Found Pity : The Hobbit #14
The 2nd half of “Riddles in the Dark” is the most rewritten part of The Hobbit in the 1951 rewrite! And it’s where Bilbo takes a giant leap...
124. Miserable Riddles in the Dark : The Hobbit #13
“Riddles in the Dark” is not only the most memorable event from all of Middle-earth — it’s also the turning point that ultimately led to The...
123. Nightmare in Moria : The Hobbit #12
The goblins of moria grab the dwarves (and Hobbit) who decided to camp out on their “front porch”, leading to some real terrifying moments!
- Does...
122. The Real Misty Mountains : The Hobbit #11
The first part of Chapter 4, Over Hill and Under Hill, is unique for it’s direct correlation with Tolkien’s own past. We discuss:
- Tolkien’s...
121. Tolkien Gave Up on Fixing The Hobbit : The Hobbit #10
When Tolkien attempted to rewrite the Hobbit in 1960, he just gave up halfway through Chapter 3. In this episode we look at:
- Changes in...
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