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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2022 · 16 MIN

072: Small, Strange Chances: The Quest for Erebor

from Lore of the Rings | Explore JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and More | For all fans of Middle-earth · host Aaron, a Middle-earth wanderer and Tolkien admirer

If you’ve seen or read Tolkien’s The Hobbit, then you know that Gandalf convinced Thorin and the dwarves to take Bilbo Baggins, a simple hobbit from the Shire. But you may not know why Gandalf chose Bilbo in the first place, or how Gandalf and Thorin met, or how Gandalf received the map and key that he could pass along to Thorin, and still yet how unlikely the whole story is and how the tale is tangled up in the larger fight against Sauron. Today we explore the tale called “The Quest for Erebor” from JRR Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales.Exclusive discounts for you: https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/discounts/Find contact info, social media links, discounts and more on the Lore of the Rings website: https://www.ringspodcast.com/Support the show with a wafer of lembas: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lotrpodcastThis podcast is not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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If you’ve seen or read Tolkien’s The Hobbit, then you know that Gandalf convinced Thorin and the dwarves to take Bilbo Baggins, a simple hobbit from the Shire. But you may not know why Gandalf chose Bilbo in the first place, or how Gandalf and Thorin met, or how Gandalf received the map and key that he could pass along to Thorin, and still yet how unlikely the whole story is and how the tale is tangled up in the larger fight against Sauron. Today we explore the tale called “The Quest for Erebor” from JRR Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales. Explore the Appendix to the Lord of the Rings, and all the works of JRR Tolkien, from the Silmarillion and the Hobbit and beyond, including Rings of Power. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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