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- 193: Robots Radio Holiday Special 2025
Every year we gather together hosts across the network to talk about our favorite things from this last year. Pour a glass of hot chocolate, put your feet up by the fire, and come join us to look back and ahead to 2026.
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A story doesn't end with the climactic moment. There's always more to tell. Here, Tolkien wraps things up but leaves a lot to our imaginations.
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Bilbo wakes to find the battle is over and almost nobody is unscathed - a situation very similar to what Tolkien went through in the Battle of the Somme and the conflicts afterwards.
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Why do Tolkien's battles feel so different from his other scenes? Something changes in his writing style, and I think I've figured it out. Oh, and lots of fun details from the battle. ;)
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Tolkien gives us some little details about Dain, his army, and the weapons and armor they bring with them. And, of course, this hints at so much more. Let's dig in (get it, because they're dwarves?)
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Double Dragon 2 is a classic of the Nintendo Entertainment System. Are our memories correct? Is it still fun after 30 years? Let's find out. Welcome to Retro Recall.
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The beginning of chapter 17 contains some of the best dialogue in the Hobbit, with so many little details that reveal the depth of the characters. Let's discuss.
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Not every hero needs a sword, and sometimes sacrifice and kindness is the most powerful quality you can possess.
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Thorin places wealth above all else and drives up the stakes for the dragon's treasure.
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Robots Radio network hosts join me to talk about the upcoming games and media we're looking forward to, and what you should add to your holiday wish-list. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, early access, ad-free listening, t-shirts and stickers: https://www.patreon.com/lotrlorecast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LordoftheRingsLorecast Live Shows and game streams: twitch.tv/robotsradio Talk Lord of the Rings and join the Robots Radio fam: Discord: https://discord.gg/tVnB9ce BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robotsradio.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robots_radio Send me a note! Email: [email protected]
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About Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained
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From The Silmarillion to the Hobbit to The Rings of Power and The Lord of the Rings. From the creation of the world to what happened after the destruction of the One Ring, this podcast explains all…
of the lore, characters, history, and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien's amazingly deep and complex world one topic at a time.
It's like the best college course you could ever take with a professor who loves Middle Earth and adds in some mind-blowing concepts along the way. Whether you're new to the fandom or someone interested in brushing up on the details and expanding your perspective, this is the perfect Tolkien podcast for you.
This is part of the Robots Radio network and is brought to you by the host of other hit lore shows including the Fallout Lorecast, Elder Scrolls Lorecast, and Retro Recall. For business inquiries or advertising please contact [email protected].
This podcast is supported by our patrons at https://patreon.com/lotrlorecast.
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