Get ready for a long trek through the enchanted Mirkwood Forest, as we talk through Chapter 9, “Flies and Spiders.” Bilbo’s character arc continues, and we admire his boldness and heroism as he encounters the terrors of the forest and fights the horrific giant spiders!   Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.  If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v19U2ehi1oSF4LTrwujnv?si=C6IuY41-TbSohuYQYJe_2Q

It’s time for a peaceful episode with sunshine and honeybees when we get to meet Beorn in Chapter 7, “Queer Lodgings.” In this chapter, Gandalf is leaving again?? But first, he plans the perfect scheme to introduce Bilbo and the Dwarves to the skin changer Beorn (not a changeling, which we discuss in detail!) where they enjoy the land of honey, bread, and ponies before trekking onto the ominous Mirkwood Forest.   Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.    If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4v19U2ehi1oSF4LTrwujnv?si=tZrP0VDlSluS3NUNbU0lAg 

We find out what happens to Bilbo after he escapes the goblin tunnels in Chapter 6, “Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire.” We finally learn more about the eagles, ponder about Gandalf’s wizarding skills, and discuss what kind of superpowers we would like to have.  Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.    If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rAsrO94WMshc7UBbAAWCs?si=uSrcFiFVTC2hgWq3GwWFNQ 

It’s time for one of the most iconic chapters of the Hobbit – Chapter 5, “Riddles in the Dark.” We are joined by one of our fellow Hobbits at Heart Nessa, who loves tea, cookies, and somehow walked a horse off of a ledge in Breath of the Wild. We finally meet Gollum, try to solve some riddles of our own (those old chestnuts!), and discuss a number of nerdy topics..  Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.  If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P9VQ7wBE5cfsAfSGB6nOQ?si=TI1FFJ7STzK2pB99ZUc-hw

Get ready for a silly time as we discuss a not-so-silly Chapter 4, “Over Hill and Under Hill.” Boulders are galloping, Gandalf is being THE DRAMA, Dori racks up some points for Favorite Dwarf, and we learn some new insults from the Great Goblin when we go down, down into Goblin town.    Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.    If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rlhuFOpEdwZIqU34Z2ugE?si=uYrMzxi9T7CL0-KSyBQeaw 

It’s time to discuss the short and sweet Chapter Three, “A Short Rest.” We make it to Rivendell and meet the Elves for the first time! We discuss what we would love to do in Rivendell and we also learn about moon letters, ask questions about Gandalf’s horse, and admire more of Tolkien’s beautiful writing.    Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.    If you’d like to access the audio book we reference, you can find this chapter here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hOtS5cYgXSJaGhMM1g7Vd?si=bsHz_CVhRmeDr4JaLY5FSA 

This week, you are in for a special treat as we are joined by our friend and self proclaimed “Elf-at-Heart,” Steve! Join us as we discuss chapter two of The Hobbit. We share stories about red carpet interviews, owl hoots, The Muppets, and so much more. Get ready to laugh along and enjoy!   Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com. 

We embark on Bilbo’s adventure with the first chapter of The Hobbit. Kelcey shares her first impressions of the book and Lindsay reminisces over the nostalgia of opening the pages of The Hobbit for the first time. We meet Bilbo, Gandalf, Thorin and all his Dwarves, and discuss some of our favorite moments and quotes from the chapter!   We referenced this audiobook a number of times, if you would like to give it a listen!https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BszoKNEjNFI9E1oeQ05oB 

Welcome back to Hobbits at Heart! Join us as we catch up on what we’ve been up to over the past few months and set the stage for Season Two, where we will be reading through The Hobbit. Disclaimer: Our sound quality is not the best in this episode due to connectivity issues! Thank you for bearing with us.  Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com

“It’s over, it’s done!” We’ve officially completed Season One of our podcast where we talk through the extended edition LOTR movies. What’s next for us? Listen to this episode to find out! We can't wait to continue this journey with all of you!   Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com. 

We are joined by a special guest, Jordan, the guy behind @TheOneRingBTS on Instagram and Multiverse Media on Youtube. Jordan has been a fan of Lord of the Rings since he was six years old, and he has a wealth of knowledge about the making of the movies. We talk about how Peter Jackson fought to get the films created, some of the changes that they almost made to condense the series into one movie, and some alternate casting choices for the Fellowship. We learned so much from Jordan recording this episode! Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com, and be sure to follow and subscribe to Jordan’s channels @TheOneRingBTS on Instagram and Multiverse Media on Youtube.

The movies are finished, what now? The emotional rollercoaster continues as Lindsay shares what happens to the members of the Fellowship after Return of the King. We also return to some unanswered questions, and brainstorm a leadership seminar based on LOTR characters (bear with us, it makes sense!) Join us as we take a look back at all of our favorite moments, scenes, characters, and even songs!    Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com

"I can’t carry it for you, but I can carry you!” We’ve made it to the end of our LOTR Extended Edition journey. Kirsten is our special guest again, as we talk through the end of the Return of the King. From when Frodo and Sam start crawling up Mount Doom, and Aragorn charges forward to fight for Frodo, all the way to the end of the movie, it’s an emotional rollercoaster as we make parallels between Lord of the Rings and our real-life experiences.  Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com

“Certainty of death! Small chance of success! What are we waiting for?” Kirsten returns as our guest to discuss the end of Return of the King. We start off talking about our LOTR crushes when we first watched the movies as young girls. Then we pick up where we left off in the movie, with Sam rescuing Frodo from Cirith Ungol. Legolas states the obvious by explaining Aragorn and company will stage a diversion at the Black Gate. We follow Frodo and Sam halfway up Mount Doom and wrap up with Aragorn’s iconic speech at the Black Gate. Just one more episode to go before we wrap up our movie watch through!   Follow us on Instagram @hobbitsatheartpodcast and you can email us at hobbitsatheart@gmail.com.

“I am no man!” This episode is full of emotional moments like Eowyn killing the Witch King of Angmar, the glorious charge of the Rohirrim, Pippin and Gandalf’s beautiful sunset moment, the death of Theoden, and so much more. We also touch on racism in Tolkien’s works and make correlations between the movie and living through a pandemic. Laugh and cry along with us, as we chat through the battle of Pelennor Fields! Follow us on Instagram @HobbitsAtHeart Podcast, or you can write to us at HobbitstAtHeart@gmail.com

We start off talking about the woes of online dating in midst of a pandemic. And then, “Damn, Eomer!” That’s one of Lindsay’s first notes for this episode. We follow Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas through the Paths of the Dead, which leads us to Peter Jackson’s cameo. We also admire Gandalf’s fighting and more of Pippin’s bravery in the battle taking place at Minas Tirith. Then…oh no...oh no no no, dear god, no! It’s Shelob’s Lair. An arachnophobe and a person scared of spiders do their best to talk through this scene. Be warned, there’s lots of us freaking out!Follow us on Instagram @HobbitsAtHeartPodcast to see more Lord of the Rings content, like video of Lindsay and Kelcey talking about Shelob!

Episode Nine: Return of the King, Part Three “The Beacons are lit! Gondor calls for aid.” We’re back to discuss Return of the King, and it’s just the two of us for this episode! First we chat more about Lembas Bread and Kelcey’s surprise gift to Lindsay. We also give a shout out to the Walk to Mordor app. Then we dive into the movie to talk about the lighting of the beacons, Merry’s bravery, Faramir’s DADDY ISSUES, and of course, the infamous tomato scene with Denethor. Frodo finally makes it to 10/10 for being a little bitch when he sends Sam away.   Follow us on Instagram @HobbitsatHeartPodcast for more Lord of the Rings content and behind the scenes pictures and videos (like Kelcey surprising Lindsay with the Lembas bread!)

We return with Kirsten to chat more about Return of the King. First up, we check on Kelcey’s dog bite (she’s doing okay)! Then that Fool of a Took! Pippin gets his hands on the Palantir, but maybe that was secretly a heroic thing after all because it sets the stage for the rest of the movie. We follow Pippin and Gandalf to Minas Tirith, where they meet Denethor and Faramir, and the wizard and our favorite Hobbit have a touching moment on the balcony. Plus FINALLY the timeline of the stories makes sense as it intercuts with Frodo and Sam arriving at Minas Morgul!  Follow us on Instagram @HobbitsatHeartPodcast for more Lord of the Rings content and behind the scenes pictures and videos.

We made it to Return of the King! And we are joined by a new guest, the lovely Kirsten, Lindsay’s best friend. We discuss the finding of the ring, Saruman’s death, and Kirsten gives us a chilling impression of Gollum that will knock your socks off! You may even hear a rendition of The Green Dragon! Follow us on Instagram! @Hobbitsatheartpodcast

Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell? We have the answer! We dive into the Battle of Helms Deep, talking all about Gimli’s bravery, the valiance of Aragorn, and of course Legolas’s glorious slide down the staircase. No podcast of ours would be complete without some love for Merry and Pippin’s great ideas, and appreciation for Sam’s beautiful monologue!  Follow us on Instagram! @Hobbitsatheartpodcast