Introducing a NEW SEGMENT - which means a NEW SOUND EFFECT! Vasilios went and saw Two Towers and Return of the King in theaters for the first time since he was in high school, and he talks about his mixed feelings. Then, join him as he tracks the relationship between everyone's favorite unlikely pair of friends in the trilogy, Gimli the Dwarf and Legolas the Elf! In the Hobbit Hole: Vasilios's experience with Telperion the Cute of Sherman Oaks.

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Vasilios takes a few minutes to talk about the Tolkien news in his life, and then dives into one of his favorite short stories in the world, Tolkien's "Smith of Wootton Major," exploring three reasons why he just loves this tale so gosh-darn much. In the Hobbit Hole, Vasilios points to a certain tendency of the protagonist, and how this tendency can enrich our lives.

Smith of Wootton Major: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Perilous-Realm-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0007280599/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1NLWBQVZARAZK&keywords=smith+of+wootton+major&qid=1567885173&s=gateway&sprefix=smith+of+woo%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-3

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In Episode 11, Vasilios responds to some listener feedback! First on the docket: can books be considered inherently better than drama? Vasilios discusses. Then: is The Lord of the Rings' struggle of good versus evil realistic enough to be taken seriously? Vasilios explores. In the Hobbit Hole: Vasilios lets Frodo speak for him about exposure to elevative art.

Also: WAS THE PROFESSOR A CAT PERSON? FIND OUT!

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Vasilios gives an Amazon Lord of the Rings series update and then dives in to TOLKIEN, the 2019 film adaptation of the Professor's life. Was there more to like than dislike? Also, in the Hobbit Hole: Tolkien's plea regarding art criticism, and how it might reflect on Tolkien biopic opinions. Finally, SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't seen the movie yet and are planning to, go check it out and then come back. As always, please like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE.

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After responding to some feedback, Vasilios talks the upcoming Lord of the Rings series on Amazon Prime! What does the choice of the Second Age mean? What can we garner from the choice of creative team? WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT!? In the Hobbit Hole: seas, forests, and the key to marital bliss.

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Vasilios continues to tell of his adventure(honeymoon) down in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Hear of his exploits in Wellington and Glenorchy! Meet the legendary Ray of Rivendell! Finally, in the Hobbit Hole, Bilbo explains why Vasilios chose New Zealand in the first place.

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Weta Workshop: https://www.wetaworkshop.com/visit-us/workshop-tours/

Warren Beaton: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0064119/

High Country Horses: https://www.highcountryhorses.nz

Vasilios returns after a long-expected sojourn into the lands of career change, marriage, and honeymoons! He discusses said sojourn, his journey to the Middle Earth at the bottom of the world, and the new format of the podcast. In the Hobbit Hole: using what you've got.

Hobbiton Movie Tours: www.hobbitontours.com

The Prancing Pony Podcast:

Website: https://theprancingponypodcast.com

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Twitter: @prancingponypod

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Tolkien Takeaway is back with Episode 6; or the Doctor and the Professor! Vasilios is back in the booth with special guest, friend, comedian, producer, and Dr. Who expert LAUREN BANCROFT! They dive deep, discussing what connects them to their beloved universes, being whisked off on adventures, regeneration, and forgiveness. Bonus- learn Lauren's love language!

Find Lauren:

Facebook: laurenbancroft.com

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Instagram: instagram.com/bancroffed

The Burbs: facebook.com/TheBurbsSketch

Car Lunch With Lauren: youtube.com/watch?v=BJ6MuS-ll0Q&t=1s

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Vasilios's Essay on Quitting Acting: www.vasiliosasimakos.com

In Episode 5, Vasilios digs out the thesis essay he wrote for his Tolkien seminar in college! Can fantasy ever be dramatized properly? What do Peter Jackson's films contribute? What do Tolkien's visual descriptions do for readers? In the Hobbit Hole: death in a different light.

For additional reading:

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien - edited by Humphrey Carpenter

http://amzn.to/2tv2fTe

On the Tragedies of Shakespeare” - Charles Lamb

http://www.bartleby.com/27/21.html

On Fairy Stories” - J.R.R. Tolkien

http://amzn.to/2tpWQfR

The Lord of the Rings- J.R.R. Tolkien

http://amzn.to/2sIT51n

Unfinished Talkes - J.R.R. Tolkien

http://amzn.to/2tHhcPe

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In Episode 4, Vasilios is back on the mic to discuss ... hobbit politics?? Make way for ancient conflicts, classified information, bureacracy, and party loyalty! Find out what this stuff is doing in a charming young adult fantasy novel. And in today's Hobbit Hole: to hoard gold, or not to hoard gold? That is the question.

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

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The Creative Journey

itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-journey/id1209871924?mt=2

facebook.com/cr8tivejourney

Timm Talk

www.timmtalk.podbean.com

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twitter.com/timmtalkpod

instagram.com/timmtalkpod

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