Bonus Episode: Checking In

In this episode, we welcome Haley (aka @haleydegagne on TikTok) to discuss the chapter "Fire and Water" and the corresponding section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. Our discussion includes:- Smaug's attack on Lake-town- Bard's expanded role in the films- The return of the talking thrush!- And much more!

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back one of our favorite people, Nic aka Fornost42, for kind of a special episode. We say “special,” because this chapter is effectively not in the movie. So join Andie and Nic as they dive into the chapter “Not at Home.”

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:https://www.instagram.com/exlibrismir/https://www.threads.net/@exlibrismirhttps://www.tiktok.com/@exlibrismirAnd Emily here:https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/https://www.threads.net/@silmaremilyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremilyhttps://x.com/silmaremily

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.Don't forget to follow Kelly:https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage/https://www.tiktok.com/@themiddle.pageAnd Kaia:https://www.instagram.com/kaiakayy/https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiakayshttps://www.threads.net/@kaiakayy

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! Don't forget to follow Kelly:https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage/https://www.tiktok.com/@themiddle.pageAnd Kaia:https://www.instagram.com/kaiakayy/https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiakayshttps://www.threads.net/@kaiakayy

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!

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:Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsTwitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends

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:Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsX/Twitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends

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:Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsX/Twitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends

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:Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsTwitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends