116: The Hobbit Close Reading 2 - Baggins vs Took

Let's discuss the epic finale of season 2.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Epic battles and some really great character moments to discuss, plus Sauron is such a freaking narcissist and it's wonderful.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elendil is so good in this episode! Also, thoughts on the "secret fire," the Stranger's delimma, the nature of pride and power, Sauron's manipulations, and Galadriel's realization.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More Dwarves! Lots of rings! Sexy, sneaky Sauron! And so many fun foreshadowings. Here's everything I noticed about this episode and predictions for where we're going. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barrow Wights, Bombadil, and Ents! Oh my!Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sauron's making rings! Did we see Ents? Isildur's character arc! Numenorean politics! Let's go!Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dwarves! Sauron as Annatar! The wisdom of Cirdan! So much to cover. Let's go!Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You may have noticed that the Elves in the Hobbit seem a bit different from in Tolkien's other works. Some would even say foolish. But that would be a foolish thing to think. (wink wink)Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spoiler Warning! How does this compare to season 1? What works and what doesn't? Let's take a look at the first episode of season 2 of the Rings of Power.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecastOn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecastLive Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradioTalk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ceStay plugged in on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radioSend me a note! Email: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stories are almost never set in stone. We can't help but to update and expand the lore of the worlds we love. And it's normal. Here's why.Thoughts? Chime in on the Robots Radio Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhMPlease note that I've cleaned up the audio as best as I could. I hope you enjoy!Our Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: www.rosettastone.com* This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/RINGSLORE and get on your way to being your best self. Check out BetterHelp and use my code RINGSLORE for a great deal: www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy