Episodes
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Kali and Andie welcome Miranda (aka @exlibrismir) to the podcast and welcome back Emily (aka @silmaremily) to discuss every second of "Eldest," the fourth episode of season two of Rings of Power. In this episode, we discuss:
Who the standout characters are so far this seasonSeveral moments taken directly from the Lord of the Rings booksHow Andie would have improved the Barrow-wight scene Theories about who the Stranger and Dark Wizard may beAdar's quick appearance and what it could mean for his characterBe sure to follow Miranda here:
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In this episode, Andie, Kelly (aka The Middle Page) and Kaia Kay continue their discussion of the first three episodes of season two of Amazon's The Rings of Power. They avoided spoilers in part one, but now they are covering the rest of their thoughts about the opening episodes of season two.
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In this special episode, Andie is joined by friends Kelly (aka The Middle Page) and Kaia Kay to discuss the first three episodes of season two of Amazon's The Rings of Power. Andie and Kelly recorded this while sick and Kaia dealt with our coughing and stuffy noses so we could get our thoughts out while they were still fresh.
We talk a little bit about our thoughts on season one before diving into how we're feeling about the beginning of season two.
Keep an eye out for Part Two, where we go a little deeper. While this episode has no spoilers, our next one will!
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Hi there! In this short bonus episode, Kali and Andie check in to give a few updates about Tolkien with Friends, such as:
Why it has taken so long to release these Hobbit episodesWhat's next for the podcastHow we get by with a little help from our friendsMore soon!
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We’re excited to be welcoming back Myla to help us finish the extended edition of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and to discuss Chapter 12: Inside Information. In this episode, we discuss:
Andie's gripes about "The Desolation of Smaug”Bilbo's approach to entering Erebor in the book vs the movieSmaug, obviouslyThorin's "dragon sickness"and more!Be sure to follow Myla and her Tolkien collection:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endofbagMyla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylamalinaldaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylamalinaldaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MylaMalinaldaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@mylamalinaldaYou can find Tolkien with Friends on:
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In this episode, Andie and Kali cover the chapter, "On the Doorstep," and it's comparable section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. This covers the point from when Thorin, Bilbo and company – more or less in the movie’s case – leave Lake-town to the moment when Thorin opens the secret door on the side of the mountain. The discussion includes:
Wait – how do we pronounce the dwarves names?Taking a moment for the ponies of The HobbitWhen exactly is Durin's Day?Gandalf, Thrain and Thrain's ringDon't forget to connect with Tolkien with Friends on:
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In this episode, we discuss the chapter “A Warm Welcome” – and about 30 minutes of “The Desolation of Smaug” from the time Bard shows up until most of the dwarves leave Lake-town. Our discussion includes:
How Bilbo's "luck" guides the adventureLake-town's portrayal in the movies vs. the bookThe prophecy on the return of the Durin’s Folk to EreborTauriel as a moral compassBe sure to follow Emily:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/X/Twitter: https://x.com/silmaremily/You can find Tolkien with Friends on:
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Andie and Kali are joined by their friend Kari, aka @EstarGuarsTia, to talk about the chapter, “Barrels Out of Bond," and all the chaos that ensues during this section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. In this episode, we discuss:
Wood-elves and their love of the starsTauriel as a characterHow Bilbo helps Thorin and Company escape from Thranduil's fortressThe insanity behind THAT rapids sceneLee Pace as ThranduilAnd how Ian McKellen can do no wrong as GandalfBe sure to follow Kari on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estarguarstia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/estarguarstiaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@estarguarstiaYou can find Tolkien with Friends on:
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Andie and Kali welcome designer and Tolkien collector, Myla (aka @MylaMalinalda) to the podcast to discuss the eighth chapter of the Hobbit, "Flies and Spiders," as well as the corresponding scenes from Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." In this episode, we cover:
How Mirkwood is described in the book vs what we see in the movieWhat we learn about wood-elves in this chapter — and how that differs from Peter Jackson's depictionMirkwood's various creepy crawliesHow Bilbo's role is reducedOur hopes for the future of adaptationsBe sure to follow Myla and her Tolkien collection:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endofbagMyla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylamalinaldaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylamalinaldaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MylaMalinaldaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@mylamalinaldaYou can find Tolkien with Friends on:
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In this episode of Tolkien with Friends, we're joined by Mary Clay Watt of That's What I'm Tolkien About, to discuss the chapter "Queer Lodgings" and the beginning of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug." Our conversation includes:
Thorin and Gandalf's "chance" meeting in BreeOur frustration with the pacing in the Hobbit movies (like, please, can we take just one beat to enjoy Middle-earth?)How Beorn is depicted in the book and the movieSpeculation on what Gandalf is really thinkingAnd much more!Be sure to follow MC:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcturndownforwatt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcwattsupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcwattsupand her podcasts, That's What I'm Tolkien About:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tolkienaboutpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tolkienaboutpodThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienaboutpodWebsite: https://tolkienaboutpod.podbean.com/and for our Star Wars fans, MC's latest adventure, Skywalk Before You Run:
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After our unplanned hiatus, we are back with more of The Hobbit! In this episode, we are joined again by our friends Chris and Carlos of the Swolhirrim to help us cover the chapter "Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire" and the end of the movie, "An Unexpected Journey." We discuss:
Bilbo's reunion with Gandalf and the dwarves after finding the RingWargs in the book vs the moviesWhy can't Oin tell the difference between a thrush and a raven?And much more!Don't forget to follow the Swolhirrim:
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On this episode, we welcome Minhas (aka @MinhasMorgul) to help us discuss one of our favorite chapters, Riddles in the Dark. For this episode, we focus solely on the riddles scene from Peter Jackson's extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and chapter five. While the movie cuts back and forth between the dwarves and Bilbo, we stay with Bilbo and Gollum for the full episode. We discuss:
Whether or not Gollum is wearing pants or notThe riddles you may have missed if you've only seen the movieGollum's various interpretations over the yearsBilbo's pity for Gollum and how it's expressed in the book vs the movieYou can follow Minhas here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@minhasmorgulhttps://www.instagram.com/minhasmorgul/https://www.youtube.com/@minhasmorgulAnd you can also join us on:
https://www.patreon.com/TolkienwithFriendshttps://www.instagram.com/tolkienwithfriends/https://www.youtube.com/@tolkienwithfriendshttps://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendshttps://twitter.com/tolkienfriends***PLEASE NOTE: This was recorded in February 2023, months before the recent SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. We do not seek to promote any stricken work. Rather, we are just friends coming together to compare works and discuss Tolkien***
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In this episode, we are joined once again by Kelly (aka The Middle Page) to discuss chapter four of The Hobbit, “Over Hill and Under Hill,” and the corresponding section of Peter Jackson’s extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Our conversation includes:
· Parallels and references to Fellowship of the Ring
· The differences between the stone giants in the book and the movie
· How we feel about Peter’s interpretation of the goblins of Goblin Town
· And a wild Princess and the Goblin appears!
Don't forget to follow our lovely guest, Kelly:
https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage/https://www.tiktok.com/@themiddle.pageAnd be sure to join us on Patreon to catch bonus segments of this episode that didn’t make the final cut: https://www.patreon.com/TolkienwithFriends
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In this episode, Kali and Andie dive into “A Short Rest,” which is chapter three of The Hobbit, and about 36 minutes of the extended edition of “An Unexpected Journey." This section is really where we start to get into bigger departures from the source material, while also weaving in more from the Appendices. Our discussion includes:
The smell of elves — and how the elves act in the movie compared to the bookA song about "a merry old inn"Wargs as pets?The White Council and the role it plays in the bigger pictureAnd don't forget to join Tolkien with Friends on:
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This week, @onlyannamaria joins us to discuss Roast Mutton, chapter two of The Hobbit and the corresponding part of "An Unexpected Journey!" In this episode, in addition to having a silly goose time, we discuss:
Bilbo's extreme politeness and lack of pocket-handkerchiefsHow Bilbo handles the troll situation in the book and the movieThe appearance of Radagast the BrownAt least one thing we would change about this part of the movieAnd even a little bit of Appendix A from Return of the KingBe sure to follow Anna María on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlyannamariaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyannamaria/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onlyannamariaAnd don't forget to join us on Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content: https://www.patreon.com/TolkienwithFriends
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Join us and FanGirlMeegs as we officially kick off season two with the first chapter of The Hobbit and about the first 41 minutes of the extended edition of the movie, “An Unexpected Journey.” In this episode, we discuss:
How The Hobbit entered each of our livesHow the book is centered around Bilbo while the movie puts a lot of focus on the dwarves and their journeyHow Bilbo's "Tookishness" comes out more in the bookThe music of The HobbitAnd much more!Be sure to follow FanGirlMeegs:
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Having just finished the Lord of the Rings and now looking ahead to the Hobbit, we thought this would be a good time to tackle the concept of “canon,” particularly within Tolkien and other fandom spaces. Joined by Chris and Carlos of the Swolhirrim, we discuss canon, or "the official storylines and backstories invented by the creators of television shows, movies, and books," and how we approach “canon” in Tolkien’s legendarium.
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In this episode, we're joined by our friend Anex Wilson to take a look back at all of our favorite moments in both the Lord of the Rings books and movies. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and spend about 2 hours discussing:
How Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings works as an adaptationOur favorite moments from each of the three filmsA few things we would have done differentlyOur favorite things about the booksSoon we will be releasing episodes on The Hobbit, comparing Peter Jackson's second trilogy to Tolkien's novel. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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In this episode, we're very excited to be joined by Lauren – yes THE Lauren of Lauren Does Cosplay and In the Reads – to help us close out the Lord of the Rings. We discuss the chapters “Homeward Bound,” “The Scouring of the Shire,” and “The Grey Havens," as well as the very end of the Return of the King film. Our discussion includes:
What's been going on in the Shire since our hobbits have been awaySaruman's endRebuilding the ShireSaying goodbye to Frodo at the Grey HavensBe sure to follow Lauren for more cosplay and nerdy greatness!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldoescosplayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.the.reads/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.does.cosplay -
In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Amber (aka @critiquegeek on TikTok and Instagram) to the podcast. For today’s episode, we’re discussing the chapters “The Steward and the King” and “Many Partings." In the movie, these chapters are essentially reduced to Aragorn’s coronation and a little bit of Frodo narrating – however, several other things happen related to Aragorn becoming king and the last travels of our Fellowship, including:
Eowyn and Faramir falling in loveHow the White Tree of Gondor is actually able to flower againTheir travels from Minas Tirith to RivendellAnother appearance from Saruman - Show more
