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From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly...
Brand New! VIP Patrons can now join me each month to discuss the topics they choose. This week we share our stories about how we discovered...
This is the part of Gandalf's conversation with Frodo where he basically outlines Gollum's journey, and what will probably be the main plot...
Frodo panics as he learns the dire news about Sauron discovering the Shire and Baggins, and laments that Bilbo did not kill Gollum. But Gand...
Gandalf explains more about Gollum and The Ring, and his words reveal deeper Truths about the way the world works. Join our Patreon for week...
There's a mountain of hidden information snuck into the moment when Gandalf reveals his knowledge about who Gollum originally was and how he...
Can you imagine being Gandalf? Tossing the Ring into the fire. Fearing the final confirmation, but knowing in your heart that this is The On...
Welcome to our Spring Robots Radio Host Crossover Special! We're changing it up this week with a game of Hero vs Hero. Each host brings a ch...
Gandalf is wise, right? Then why didn't he figure out that the ring was The One Ring sooner? Or why wasn't he more careful? The reasons not...
How do you react when someone gives you news you don't want to hear? We witness this happen with Sam revealing things to Ted Sandyman, and G...
The more we learn about Frodo, the more he surprises us how he seems even more ready for adventure than Bilbo was. But even as Frodo at 50 d...
Why did Bilbo tell two different versions of how he acquired the Ring? Gandalf becomes suspicious and we learn more about how Frodo is more...
Frodo doesn't just inherit the ring, but all of the responsibilities Bilbo leaves behind... and it reveals that he's a much younger, but sti...
Bilbo and Gandalf discuss Bilbo's plans after the party, and we discover that there's something more sinister at work than we'd assumed. Joi...
The pacing of this part of the chapter is genius. It builds and builds to the very moment Bilbo drops his surprise announcement. Join our Pa...
Tolkien is a master of informing and entertaining simultaneously. He shares just enough info to make the world feel real while also seeding...
We begin the Lord of the Rings extreme close reading with a very different first chapter than what we got with The Hobbit. The tone is diffe...
Here's a fun little transition episode to wrap up our experience breaking down The Hobbit, and prepare to start The Fellowship of the Ring w...
This is a single extra long episode to wrap up our close look at The Hobbit. A very different Bilbo returns home, but it's not exactly what...
Every year we gather together hosts across the network to talk about our favorite things from this last year. Pour a glass of hot chocolate,...
A story doesn't end with the climactic moment. There's always more to tell. Here, Tolkien wraps things up but leaves a lot to our imaginatio...
Bilbo wakes to find the battle is over and almost nobody is unscathed - a situation very similar to what Tolkien went through in the Battle...
Why do Tolkien's battles feel so different from his other scenes? Something changes in his writing style, and I think I've figured it out. O...
Tolkien gives us some little details about Dain, his army, and the weapons and armor they bring with them. And, of course, this hints at so...
Thanks for checking out my new show, Retro Recall. This is a bonus episode and this week's regular episode will still be up on the usual day...
The beginning of chapter 17 contains some of the best dialogue in the Hobbit, with so many little details that reveal the depth of the chara...
Not every hero needs a sword, and sometimes sacrifice and kindness is the most powerful quality you can possess. Join our Patreon for weekly...
Thorin places wealth above all else and drives up the stakes for the dragon's treasure. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early ac...
Robots Radio network hosts join me to talk about the upcoming games and media we're looking forward to, and what you should add to your holi...
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 legen...
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 Patreo...
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....
The dwarves and Bilbo finally make their way through Erebor, finding only the remains of the dragon's occupation contrasting with the beauty...
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 l...
How do you solve the problem of information dissemination when writing a novel? Tolkien gives us a master class answer. Join our Patreon for...
Bilbo outwits Smaug in what might be the most engaging conversation every written. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access,...
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 li...
We're changing it up this week with a mountain troll sized episode to answer community questions. We'll be back with more Hobbit next week....
The hidden path is open. It's Bilbo's moment, and the bravest thing he will ever have to do. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, ear...
A magic door is a classic fairy tale trope, and Tolkien handles it masterfully. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, an...
The party leaves Laketown and soon realized that the land around the mountain does not want them there. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus ep...
Can you spot the lie? Robots Radio network hosts compete to see who knows the most about the lore of other shows. Join our Patreon for weekl...
The party enters Laketown, and Thorin announces his return. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening:...
As the party reaches the end of their river escape, the Dwarves climb out of their barrels seemingly barely alive. How realistic is this? Jo...
Wait, do people actually send escorted barrels down rivers? Yes, actually. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-...
Bilbo discovers a way out, and we discover exactly how exceptional he is. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-f...
Bilbo bides his time, gets the burglary lessons he's needed, and uses his wits to survive. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early...
Captured, the dwarves are marched into Thranduil's underground stronghold. Is it just me, or does this feel like Doriath? Join our Patreon f...
The party recovers from the spider attack, and realize that someone is missing. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, an...
Have you ever wondered how authors can paint themselves into an impossible situation or puzzle, only to figure out a realistic solution? Bil...
Lazy Lob, Crazy Cob, Tomnoddy, and Addercop all explained. Bilbo finds his courage and confronts giant spiders in the best of ways. They man...