The first part of Chapter 4, Over Hill and Under Hill, is unique for it's direct correlation with Tolkien's own past.  We discuss:

Tolkien's hiking experience and how it influenced this section of The Hobbit VERY obviously.

Stone Giants... are they even necessary or part of Middle-earth? And what ARE they?

What's the significance of Bilbo's dream?

In our extended episode (available for our members) we talk about:

What we would change if Tolkien had continued with his rewrite.

What are the differences between goblins and orcs?  Is there a difference?  And when did Tolkien stop using the word "goblin" altogether?

Here are the pics to go along with today's episode!

Rivendell Roof in Switzerland

Jungfrau Mountain from Tolkien's 1912 Switzerland Hiking Trip

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