What is a Barrow-wight? You will need your compass as we discuss Chapter VIII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The Barrow-wight is no joke of a character! The Barrow Downs are full of spells and other strange enchantments, BEWARE! The Bywater Post is still flooded with mail. Please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on May 6th! Make sure to read Chapter IX, At the sign of the Prancing Pony. We'll see you in a fortnight!

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There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character

Who is Tom Bombadil? The ring takes a backseat as we discuss Chapter VII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The "Master" takes "good" care of our Hobbits! The Bywater Post is still flooded with mail. We love it and we share it! Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on April 22nd! Make sure to read Chapter VIII, Fog on the Barrow-downs. We'll see you in a fortnight!

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Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!

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So many Willow tree references! A spell of disorientation takes over as we discuss Chapter VI of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. It's under the hedge and into the old forest we go. The Bywater Post is still flooded with mail. We love it and we share it! Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on April 8th! Make sure to read Chapter VII, In the House of Tom Bombadil. We'll see you in a fortnight!

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Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

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Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!

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A Bath, a Brew and a Conspiracy Two! Things get a little more light-hearted as we discuss Chapter V of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Once at Crickhollow, the hobbits take a bath, eat a second supper, and discuss conspiracy theories! The Bywater Post is still flooded with mail. We love it and we share it! Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on March 25th! Make sure to read Chapter VI, The Old Forest. We'll see you in a fortnight! 

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Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

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If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien

Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Friends! We have a SPECIAL GUEST with us today! We had an awesome opportunity to interview award-winning prosthetic and make-up artist Tami Lane! Her work can be found in some of our favorite films: LOTR, the Hobbit trilogy, and The Chronicles of Narnia. This was an amazing experience as Tami shares some exclusive stories during this interview! The entire discussion is full of goodies! Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on March 11th! Make sure to read Chapter V, A Conspiracy Unmasked. We'll see you next week! If you're interested in some behind the scenes, we have a new patreon exclusive episode titled: The Appendices - Chapter 2: Dropped called with Tami Lane! It's a lot of fun. 

If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien

Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!

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Ez has an actual encounter with a Black Rider! It's dark and rainy as we discuss Chapter IV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Pippin, Frodo, and Sam take a shortcut and end up running into someone from Frodo's past. The Bywater Post is still flooded with mail. We love it and we share it! Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on March 11th! Make sure to read Chapter V, A Conspiracy Unmasked. We'll see you in a fortnight! Keep your eyes peeled for a special surprise coming soon. You won't want to miss it! If you can't wait then head over to Patreon.com and listen to The Appendices - Chapter 2 for a silly teaser :) 

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Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/

Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theflannelwizard

If you'd like to send us something please address it to:

The Shire P.O. Box 96 Amanda, OH 43102

If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien

Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!

Snow-white! Snow-white! O Lady clear! We are overcome by song as we discuss Chapter III of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. We leave Bag End and travel through the Shire. Pippin, Sam, and Frodo enjoy the countryside, sing a few songs, and try their best to avoid a mysterious Black Rider. The Bywater Post is flooded with mail and we can't wait to share it all with you. Join the discussion at https://www.facebook.com/uptalkintolkien

The reread will continue on Feb. 25th! Make sure to read Chapter IV, A Short Cut to Mushrooms. We'll see you in a fortnight!

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Concerning Hobbits is NOW OUT! Please go take a listen and support your fellow Uppers! Follow the updates here: https://www.instagram.com/theredbookofwestmarch/

Lane's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanethevillager/

Ezra Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theflannelwizard

If you'd like to send us something please address it to:

The Shire P.O. Box 96 Amanda, OH 43102

If you'd like to support the show and get access to additional Middle Earth content then hit us up at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/uptalkintolkien

Patreon exclusive podcast series include: 

There and Back Again – Lane’s travelog for New Zealand traveling LOTR fans

Peekin’ in the Palantir- Predictions about the show/future of middle earth

Wandering Wizards - Ezra explores the world of the Istari and the lore of the wizards

Middle-Earth SmackDown – Who would win? Character vs Character!