Join Joey (@joeytheprince) and Caitlin (@celloandbehold) as we journey through the Lord of the Rings, horse by horse.

You can find photo references for our discussion of Bill on Twitter @shadowfactspod 

This episode covers the chapters 1 through 5 of the second book (the second half of Fellowship) and minute markers 1:24:00 to 2:29:27 (or 00:43:52 if you've switched to a second disc on DVD) in the corresponding film. Next episode will cover chapter 6 through the end of Fellowship and the film section from 2:29:27 to the end.

Crucial protests against police brutality and broader issues of racism continue. Please find ways to participate/contribute as you are able. Also check out this document for a few resources on racism in fantasy: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ExziJbBteK8eJn9xgrjm17P23Vg_Ucm8rAyYAkm9yc/edit?usp=sharing

Cover art: Annie Johnston-Glick (@dancynrew)

Music: Horse by Horse, a medley of "Concerning Hobbits" and "The Ring Goes South" composed by Howard Shore, arranged by Caitlin Lukin and performed by Caitlin Lukin and Joey Rose Rysen.

Other sounds: 

"Horse Whinny, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Hoofbeats, wood on cardboard" by Joey Rose Rysen