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Hobbit Forming
by Jason Deuman and Heather Olson
Jason loves Lord of the Rings. His sister, Heather, knows nothing about the greatest work of fiction from the 20th century. These two are going to embark on a read through of the Lord of the Rings saga.
Episodes
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021 - FotR chs 11-12 This Is Why I Don't Camp
This week, Jason and Heather finish their journey through Book One of the Lord of the Rings. But don't worry, that's just the first half of the first volume of the LotR saga. The Hobbits and Strider escape Bree, but they encounter the wraiths and have to make a quick trip to Rivendell. The…
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020 - Welcome to Bree!
We hope you survive the experience. This week the merry band of hobbits reaches Bree. They encounter a man of mystery. Also, exuberant dancing gets Frodo in trouble.
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019 - FotR chs. 7-8 Tommy B to the Rescue
After a long hiatus, the journey continues. Thank you for your patience. This episode was recorded quite a while ago. And to be honest, I don't really remember all the ins and outs. But there are four hobbits on a journey. They get in trouble, and Tom Bombadil comes to the rescue. It's cool.
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018 - FotR chs. 5-6: Tom Bombadill is Andy Bernard
This week Jason and Heather discuss the hobbits' plan to go with Frodo. They have to travel through the Old Forest. And The trees are dangerous. But they are rescued by the textual incarnation of Andy Bernard. Tom Bombadill is a controversial character, and Jason and Heather are not really fans....
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016 - FotR Ch. 2: The Shadow of the Past
Where the Shadows Lie - Song links Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/where-the-shadows-lie-feat-fiona-apple/1647431755?i=1647431759 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/3rdIfUypAjqTHt4CTQlPec?si=f2fcf763710f4eb9 Album in Amazon Music - https://amzn.to/3vGLMx7 Nerd of the Rings...
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15 - Fellowship of the Ring: Prologue and Chapter 1
Heather and Jason start reading and discussing Fellowship of the Ring. Y'all, it's really happening! We discuss hobbits and the Shire. And Bilbo's amazing party. If you have comments and questions, leave them below. If you like this please subscribe to the channel.
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Hobbit Forming Ep. 14: A long Expected Conclusion
This week Heather and Jason finally found time to complete the Hobbit AND talk about it. Thank you for your patience. We do plan on continuing with Lord of the Rings so stay tuned for our next episode as we dive into The Fellowship of the Ring.
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ep. 13 Hobbit Forming The Hobbit chapters 14-15
So, Is that for Smaug, then?
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ep.12 The Hobbit Chapters 12 and 13: In Here There Be Dragon
This week Bilbo has a chat with Smaug, and the Dwarves get to the treasure. But Where is Smaug? #LOTR #LordOfTheRings #Dwarves #BilboBaggins #Books #Booktube
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Ep.11 - Ch.11: Thrushin' It!
Thanks for joining the party! #Thehobbit #Lotr #Dale #BilboBaggins #Thorin @Smaug Hobbit Chapter 11: Journey to the End Jason and Heather discussed Chapter 11 of "The Hobbit". Heather provided a summary of the chapter, detailing the group's journey from Lake Town toward the mountain and their...
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Ep. 10 - The Hobbit chs. 8 & 9: "From Elves to Men"
#LOTR #Fantasy #Booktube #Reading #Siblings Summary generated by Zoom Jason and Heather engaged in a relaxed conversation, touching upon a variety of subjects. Heather shared about their cooking, particularly their holiday treats for church. They reminisced about a Seahawks home opener event.…
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Ep.09 The Hobbit Ch. 08 - Staying on the Path is Optional
This week the party goes on a pleasant (terrible), little (long) stroll (terror-march) through Mirkwood. They stick close to the advice of Beorn and Gandalf for a little bit. Also, there are spiders. And Thorin body-shames Bombur. It's not cool. Intro and outro music "Concerning Hobbits" lo-fi by...
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Ep. 08 - The Hobbit Ch. 7: Don't Call Him Baby Beorn
This week the party takes Eagle Air to Beorn's neighborhood. Beorn is a skin changer!!!! He also loves a good story. #LOTR LordofTheRings #TheHobbit #Gandalf #Dwarves #fantasy #Booktube #Booktok #Bookstagram #Reading #Podcast
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07 - The Hobbit Ch.6: Fly Eagles, Fly!
Bilbo and the gang reunite and then run for their lives. The Eagles come to their rescue. There are burning pinecones. Also, Tolkien seems to give his children a little lesson about the danger of playing with fire. It's a fun one. Warning: This episode may contain tangents. #Tolkien #TheHobbit...
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Ep 06 Hobbit Ch 5 We Would Not Have Guessed Any of These Riddles
This is probably the MOST important chapter in the whole book. We talk about Gollum, and the Ring, and riddles. Y'all! #Lotr #LordOfTheRings #BookTube #Fantasy #Bilbo #Baggins #Reading #BookClub
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05 - Goblins Hate Everyone Equally - The Hobbit Ch. 4
This week the party departs Rivendell and tries to cross the mountains. But there are storms, rock giants, and goblins. These are all reasons I prefer to stay inside.
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Ep.04 - Are Elves Bullies? The Hobbit chapter 3
This week the party arrives in Rivendell, and we meet Elrond. Elrond is a much bigger deal than the writer of The Hobbit seems to realize. We learn some cool stuff about maps and swords. #LOTR #TheHobbit #JRRTolkien #Books #Fantasy #Gandalf #Bilbo #Thorin #Dwarves
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Ep.03 - The Hobbit ch.2 - Trolls Are Dumb
This week, Heather and Jason discuss ch. 2 of the Hobbit. Bilbo and the gang head off on their adventure. Gandalf seems to be the ADHD kid you might lose at a youth group outing. While he is away, Bilbo and the Dwarves encounter some trolls. And Bibo, the burglar, has to be burglarious.…
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Ep.02 The Hobbit Ch. 1 - We All Need A Gandalf
Good Morning! This week, Jason and Heather dive into chapter 1. Heather gives a summary of Chapter 1. It is helpful to remember that Bilbo is most likely the author of this text. He is telling us the story from his perspective. There are things that he doesn't know, and so, as readers, we can't...
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Ep. 01 - An Unexpected Introduction
In this first episode, Jason and Heather discuss why this project is happening. Like so many great things, this all started while enjoying some Yummy Teriyaki. We also learn about about what Heather believes this saga is all about. So it's going to be a real treat. Please be sure to follow us on...
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Jason loves Lord of the Rings. His sister, Heather, knows nothing about the greatest work of fiction from the 20th century. These two are going to embark on a read through of the Lord of the Rings saga.
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Hobbit Forming is created and hosted by Jason Deuman and Heather Olson.
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