In this episode, we reflect upon the evocative power of music and songs in Tolkien's Middle-earth. Read more

In this episode, we discuss the rumors about possible New Zealand locations for Laketown and Mirkwood. Read more

Some politicians started using the word 'hobbit' as a derogatory term. Gollum would concur, but do we? We talk about this and about the latest ... Read more

Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen joins us to discuss the narrative choices made by Peter Jackson in his adaptation of The Hobbit. Read more

We analyze the amazing amount of information, photos and behind the scenes footage that was released over the past two weeks and we discuss the ... Read more

Barry Humphries, from Dame Edna to the Goblin King; Elijah Wood only in 'The Unexpected Journey'? Bilbo 'Frodoshopped'? Gandalf the Dark-grey; ... Read more

We discuss the first photos of Bilbo and the news that Benedict Cumberbatch is Smaug and that Evangeline Lily is cast as the woodelf Tauriel. ... Read more

We talk about trolls in Middle-earth and about Tolkien's revisions of The Hobbit in this week's episode of 'Secrets of The Hobbit'. Read more

What will the attack on Dol Guldur look like in The Hobbit movies? Orlando Bloom will return to Middle-earth, but will Legolas? Did Ian ... Read more

Dave and Fr. Roderick speculate about recent casting news and how it relates to the script of The Hobbit movies. Read more

Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown; Ryan Gage as his servant. Azog the Orc; the Hobbiton makeover and Orlando Bloom. Read more