It’s the start of Season 2 here on The Prancing Pony Podcast as we start discussing the book that first introduced Middle-earth to the world: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit! In this episode, we look at the novel’s composition, publication and lasting legacy. Alan and Shawn share their personal stories about reading The Hobbit for the first time, and talk about ... Show More
Jun 2024
116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took
Tolkien, in his masterful way, reveals so much about Bilbo through a quick description of Bilbo's parents, and a short conversation with Gandalf. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https ... Show More
36m 14s
Jan 2025
001 A Long-expected Party – Book I, Chapter I, Fellowship of the Ring
<p>Join Zach & Logan as they read Book I, Chapter I of Fellowship of the Ring, A Long-expected Party. We explore the significance of Bilbo's birthday celebration, the nature of the One Ring, and the cultural nuances of Hobbiton. The conversation highlights the humor in Tolkie ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2020
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (w/ Jon Gabrus)
Nicole and Lauren embark on their epic journey across Middle-earth, discussing the first installment of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring.Your hosts can't do it alone, though. Jon Gabrus (The High & Mighty, The Action Boyz) returns to the p ... Show More
59m 9s
Feb 2022
1. Tolkien's Creation Story, The Ainulindalë
Tolkien's Creation Story is genius and reveals deep truths about our own world. How did Tolkien's world begin? Here's his creation myth, as told by the Elves, with some very interesting foreshadowing for what this means for the future of the world and how things will play out for ... Show More
43m 11s
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