Part 1: Review of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" by Peter Jackson

It's time for the last part of the first half of the Hobbit trilogy. Confused? We were too. But then we remembered we are reviewing the first half of "The Desolation of Smaug." Join Alex, Jess, and Ben as they try to find any redeeming qualities this film might have. -- Alex knows a lot. Jess knows a little, and every week they sit down to discuss all things Tolkien, from shows, to movies, to books, to animation, to canon, to speculation. Join us on the journey! A new episode every Tuesday. Email us at [email protected] Jump into our DISCORD! Follow our Podcast on Twitter! @PodoftheRings Look, mom! We have a Patreon! Join now for early releases, exclusive content, and a chance to be the One who Rules them ALL. Podcast of the Rings Patreon Alexander Mitchell Twitter Twitch Jessica Lynn Verdi Twitter Twitch Ben Goddard Patreon Twitter Twitch Produced by Jessica Lynn Verdi Theme Song written by Vinny Verdi JLV Productions | 2023