This week, Jason and Heather finish their journey through Book One of the Lord of the Rings. But don't worry, that's just the first half of the first volume of the LotR saga. The Hobbits and Strider escape Bree, but they encounter the wraiths and have to make a quick trip to Rivendell.

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We hope you survive the experience.

This week the merry band of hobbits reaches Bree. They encounter a man of mystery. Also, exuberant dancing gets Frodo in trouble.

After a long hiatus, the journey continues.

Thank you for your patience.

This episode was recorded quite a while ago. And to be honest, I don't really remember all the ins and outs. But there are four hobbits on a journey. They get in trouble, and Tom Bombadil comes to the rescue. It's cool.

This week Jason and Heather discuss the hobbits' plan to go with Frodo. They have to travel through the Old Forest. And The trees are dangerous.

But they are rescued by the textual incarnation of Andy Bernard. Tom Bombadill is a controversial character, and Jason and Heather are not really fans.

What do you think about Tom Bombadill?

Where the Shadows Lie - Song links

Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-the-shadows-lie-feat-fiona-apple/1647431755?i=1647431759

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/3rdIfUypAjqTHt4CTQlPec?si=f2fcf763710f4eb9

Album in Amazon Music - https://amzn.to/3vGLMx7

Nerd of the Rings Explainer Videos

Travels of Gollum - The Complete Travels Gollum | Tolkien Explained

Life of Aragorn Before Lord of the Rings - The Life of Aragorn before The Lord of the Rings | Tolkien Explained

Aragorn the Complete Travels - The Complete Travels of Aragorn | Tolkien Explained

Heather and Jason start reading and discussing Fellowship of the Ring. Y'all, it's really happening!

This week Heather and Jason finally found time to complete the Hobbit AND talk about it.

Thank you for your patience.

We do plan on continuing with Lord of the Rings so stay tuned for our next episode as we dive into The Fellowship of the Ring.

So, Is that for Smaug, then?

This week Bilbo has a chat with Smaug, and the Dwarves get to the treasure. But Where is Smaug? #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #Dwarves #BilboBaggins #Books #Booktube