HTL004: Dragon Sickness

It’s in the darkest moments, when Bilbo faces the most dangerous monsters, that he grows the most. What can his encounters with goblins, spiders and Smaug teach us about facing the dangers in our own life? And what is the biggest threat to middle-earth that also often endangers our own world?

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HTLH002: Adventure

What would you do if one day a wizard knocked on your door, looking for someone to go on an adventure? Would you jump up and leave, or would you politely refuse the invitation and stay where you are? Are you a Baggins or more like a Took? How can we follow in Bilbo’s footsteps?

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STH083: Dragon Con Hobbit Panel

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH083.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode we take you to a panel session at Dragon Con featuring ‘The Hobbit’ actors Billy Boyd, Craig Parker, Jed Brophy, and Adam Brown. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH082: Battle of Five Armies Theatrical Trailer Analysis

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH082.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode, we sit down to analyze the theatrical trailer of ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies’. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH081: Battle of the Five Armies Frame-by-frame Trailer Analysis

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH081.mp3Podcast: Download  In this episode, Fr. Roderick, Bethany and Riley Blanton take a close look at the trailer for ‘The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies’ that just got released and discover some things others have missed! Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes […]

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STH080: Summer Special – Making The Hobbit

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH080.mp3Podcast: Download  Riley Blanton and Fr. Roderick are back with a special episode of Secrets of The Hobbit in which William Kircher (Bifur), Graham McTavish (Dwalin) and Sylvester McCoy (Radagast the Brown) share their stories about making The Hobbit. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us […]

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STH079: The Great ‘Desolation of Smaug’ Movie Review

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH079.mp3Podcast: Download  In this episode we get together to give a review of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’. Did the movie meet our expectations? What to think of Tauriel and the love-triangle? Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany […]

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STH078: Desolation of Smaug Theme Song and New Trailer Revealed at Fan Event

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH078.mp3Podcast: Download  In this episode, we discuss the Desolation of Smaug Fan Event, where the new theme song and an awesome trailer were presented to the public. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Secrets of the Hobbit page | Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on […]

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STH077: Desolation of Smaug Cinematic Trailer Analysis, part 2

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH077.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode, we finish our analysis of the theatrical trailer of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH076: Desolation of Smaug Cinematic Trailer Analysis

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH076.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode, we analyze the theatrical trailer of ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’. Follow us Twitter: @hobbitpodcast | @fatherroderick | @TheRileyGuy | @BethanyLBlanton Facebook: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen | Riley Blanton  | Bethany Blanton Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes   Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH075: The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Trailer Analysis with Corey Olsen

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH075.mp3Podcast: Download  In this episode, we talk with Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and analyze the trailer for ‘The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug’. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH072: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Review, part 3

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH072.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode, we discuss ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’, part 3. We start with the three trolls and end in Rivendell. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH071: The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey Review, part 2

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH071.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this show, Fr. Roderick, Dave and Inge review ‘The Hobbit’. We discuss the frame story with old Bilbo until the Battle of Aznulbizar flash-back. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH070: The Silmarils and The Arkenstone, our thoughts on ‘The Hobbit’

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH070.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this show, Fr. Roderick, Dave and Inge share their thoughts and reviews of ‘The Hobbit’. This part discusses the prologue at the beginning of the movie. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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STH069: The Hobbit Premiere: a Spoiler-Free Review

https://media.blubrry.com/jimmy_akins_mysterious_world/traffic.libsyn.com/sqpn01/STH069.mp3Podcast: DownloadIn this episode, Fr. Roderick gives a spoiler-free review of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” after watching the Dutch midnight premiere on 12/12/12 at 12:12 am! Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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