Tolkien Takeaway

Episode 33 is here! Don't be so upset; it's only a short one! Vasilios discusses the passing of Sir Ian Holm and the new Tolkien material that has been announced, and then pads quietly into the Hobbit Hole, where a decision of Gandalf's resonates with him quite loudly. Sir Ian Holm Obituary: https://variety.com/2020/film/global/ian-holm-dead-bilbo-baggins-lord-of-the-rings-1234642549/?fbclid=IwAR0QICBek2vYxvThp8Dr-pWRwOU1QSoExFl_AgjBvZyjN6I61Lwf-rmAjRU Sir Ian Holm IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000453/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRz…IyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 32! In this episode, Vasilios gives you the latest news from Oxonmoot. Then the Felf (famous First Age Elves whose name begins with F) parade continues with short profiles of Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod. He crowns YOUR favorite Felf and HIS favorite Felf. Are they the same? Find out! In the Hobbit Hole: the often-forgotten beauty of gift-giving. Oxonmoot News: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-online/ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 31! In this episode, Vasilios gives his take on the Josh Gad-hosted Reunited Apart: Lord of the Rings Edition. Then, set on helping you remember which F-named Elf (Felf?)is which, he does a quick rundown of Finwë, Feanor, and Fingolfin's greatest hits (with Finarfin, Fingon, and Finrod to be covered next week). In the Hobbit Hole: heroes in stories worth reading don't turn back. One Zoom to Rule Them All | Reunited Apart LORD OF THE RINGS Edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_U0S6x_kCs Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 30 has arrived! Another "tens" milestone! In this episode Vasilios describes what it was like listening to the unendingly talented Andy Serkis perform a reading of "Riddles in the Dark" and gives his impressions of the upcoming Gollum video game stills. In the Hobbit Hole: hearing the call of the sea in your own life. Hobbitathon News Story: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/07/andy-serkis-to-read-the-hobbit-nonstop-for-charity-nhs Recording of "Riddles in the Dark": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSeVHqp2eQA Stills from Lord of the Rings: Gollum: https://geekculture.co/first-look-at-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-shows-tolkiens-tale-in-next-gen-glory/ Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 29 is here! Vasilios shares Tolkien news from the reptile and motorcycle realm (yes, you read those correctly), talks about the Tolkien Society Awards, and reads his newest review! Afterward, he heads straight for the Hobbit Hole, where he drops some HUGE personal news. Then he explores a famous passage from The Return of the King and talks about why it now resonates so much more with him. Elessaurus: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8201347/Brazilian-reptile-species-named-Aragorn-Lord-Rings.html Yamaha Smaug: https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/this-custom-yamaha-was-inspired-by-a-rolex-watch-and-named-after-a-dragon-2912776/ Tolkien Society Awards 2020: https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2020/04/winners-of-the-tolkien-society-awards-2020-announced/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VlM79zyRRzVGqvaSeFJBi?si=EFTL1eIyTcGyVkCl7CdxFw Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 28 is a VERY special episode. Vasilios gets to talk with that immensely talented musician who moved hearts at SoCal Moot, Charlie Vaughn! They discuss Charlie's experience playing at the moot, his musical process, and his love of things Tolkien. Then, sit back and enjoy TWO of Charlie's songs in their entirety (including the audience favorite, "Tale of Tinuviel")and get an inside look at their composition. In the Hobbit Hole: Finrod Felagund, Charlie Vaughn, and the magic that is music. Charlie's Tolkien work on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bilanxmond Charlie's YouTube page, featuring his Tolkien song lyric videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw7bvZa2QdrA4L-8yyGGtFQ Charlie's Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/486L817VMvsAGTnNSokyEU?si=rRgKMcQ3QwemNy-Y87McsA The Tolkien Professor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tolkien-professor/id1437953157 Exploring The Lord of the Rings: https://mythgard.org/lotro/exlotr/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

EPISODE 27! In this episode, Vasilios discusses his magical Tolkien Reading Day experience, then talks Disney and Pixar's ONWARD from a Tolkienist perspective. So SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS! He points out all the Tolkien homages he found in the film, then takes a look at the thematic similarities and differences between ONWARD and Tolkien's legendarium. There are more similarities than you'd imagine! In the Hobbit Hole: Feanor, and channeling our gifts for good. You know, unlike Feanor. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! The Tolkien Guide: https://www.tolkienguide.com/ https://twitter.com/TolkienGuide Onward on Disney Plus: https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/subscribe?gclid=CjwKCAjwpqv0BRABEiwA-TySwdeOvLrNbyrSlxiaOIvJZ3Yq-D5Hhf3q6VR4DPh7ZWH5wr1ing2KPRoCdQIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

It's a BONUS Episode for Tolkien Reading Day 2020! What!? In this episode, Vasilios talks a little bit about what March 25th means to him, discusses nature as a doorway to Faery, and then reads a bit from his favorite Tolkien short story,"Smith of Wootton Major." Happy Tolkien Reading Day, everyone! If you'd like to hear a bit more Vasilios, tune in to this YouTube Channel at 3:45PM PST, where he will be joining the Tolkien Guide's all-day Tolkien Reading Day festivities:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdXtDHE6rKI. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 25! Quarantine will not stop your host from releasing podcast episodes! Vasilios shares the recent Tolkien news regarding RPG's and Amazon's The Second Age, and then delves, or should I say climbs, into his latest topic: HEIGHTS! Have you ever wondered the precise heights of Elves, Men, Wizards, Dwarves, and Hobbits? Oh, you haven't. Ah, well. Wait, you were kidding?? Then this is the episode for you! In the Hobbit Hole: fading reluctantly. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

We have reached Episode 24! In his shortest episode to date, Vasilios immediately enters the Hobbit Hole and finds Theoden waiting there for him. How will the king's heroic mindset help the overwhelmed podcast host? Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 23 is here! In Episode 23, Vasilios, for the 3rd episode in a row, talks about another loss in the Tolkien family. Then he gets into the fun that was SOCALMOOT 2020, and his experience with adaptation at the moot! Spoilers: Grima photobombs involved. Finally, in the Hobbit Hole, he talks about corruption in the Silmarillion, and the orc pit he once had to crawl out of. Please like, comment, subscribe, review, rate, share, and ENJOY! Barbara Remington Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/15/books/barbara-remington-dead.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage Signum University: https://signumuniversity.org/ Charlie Vaughn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seabvaughn/ Charlie Pat and Grace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/486L817VMvsAGTnNSokyEU?si=Ld9np_ybQUeXnpjkB9SicQ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In this episode, Vasilios talks about another loss the Tolkien community suffered this past week, and reminds everyone about SoCalMoot 2020, which he will be attending! Then in the Hobbit Hole, Vasilios chooses a quote from the Silmarillion concerning the burning question within us all- "Is this it?" Like, subscribe, rate, comment, and share! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004730/ signumuniversity.org/event/socalmoot-2020/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Episode 21 is at hand! Vasilios discusses the life and works of Christopher Tolkien, pointing out that we may owe the Professor's youngest son more than we think. Then Vasilios gives his take on the Lord of the Rings on Prime casting news, and shares information about the Tolkien gathering in his backyard, SoCalMoot! In the Hobbit Hole: the idea of legacy, and why we should start thinking about our own, like, now. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jan/20/christopher-tolkien-obituary https://signumuniversity.org/event/socalmoot-2020/ Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

We have made it to Episode 20! There was much rejoicing! In Episode 20, Vasilios shares his own personal Tolkien news, some more Lord of the Rings: The Second Age casting information, and updates on an upcoming Lord of the Rings video game. Then he dives into answering the question of all questions: DO BALROGS HAVE WINGS!? Follow your host's logic and see if you're on board. In the Hobbit Hole: Recharging batteries, Elven style. Morfydd Clark: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6077056/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Robert Aramayo: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7075019/?ref_=tt_cl_t1 Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

A shortie but goodie! Vasilios talks about the shorter episodes to come, covers all the best Tolkien-related news from the last 2 weeks, including a major casting change in the Amazon Lord of the Rings series, then GETS INTO IT: in the Hobbit Hole, he goes all the way back to the first chapter of the Silmarillion to see how Eru Illuvatar has got everyone covered - yes listener, even you. Ema Horvath: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7036568/ Christ and Tolkien Conference: https://christandtolkien.com/ Tolkien's Lost Chaucer: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/tolkiens-lost-chaucer-9780198842675?cc=us&lang=en& Prancing Pony Podcast Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ppp Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In Episode 18, Vasilios relates some more Lord of the Rings Series news, then dives back in to his in-depth look at the Great Eagles. This time, he takes a close look at their doings in The Lord of the Rings. What can the most famous of Tolkien's works tell us about the much-discussed, oft-maligned majestic birds of his legendarium? Not stopping here, using evidence found in the Silmarillion, Hobbit, and Lord of the Rings, Vasilios answers the age-old question, "WHY COULDN'T THE EAGLES HAVE JUST TAKEN THE RING TO MORDOR??" In the Hobbit Hole: Thanksgiving, hobbit-style. Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In Episode 17, find out the latest Tolkien-related news! Later, Vasilios continues researching his fine feathered friends, the Great Eagles! What are they up to in The Hobbit? How does it inform their behavior in the Silmarillion? What does it say about them in general? In the Hobbit Hole: a look in your host's eyes and a certainty in his heart. NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the first ten minutes of this episode are of subpar audio quality, but not to worry, the audio is completely understandable. Just consider it an exercise in patience! Please like, subscribe, share, comment, share, and ENJOY! Tolkien, A Journey to Middle Earth (Paris Exhibition) https://www.sortiraparis.com/arts-culture/exposure/articles/181608-tolkien-the-compelling-exhibition-at-paris-bnf-pictures/lang/en J.R.R. Tolkien Fandom Oral History Collection https://www.marquette.edu/library/archives/tolkienfandom.php Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In the 16th episode, Vasilios broaches that familiar Tolkien topic: eagles! We know they're not a jewelry delivery service, so what are they, actually? Search and rescue workers? Air force? Glorified airbuses? By logging all their appearances in the official canon, Vasilios tries to crack the code of the much-maligned feathered fouls. In the Hobbit Hole: looking beyond the material to discover purpose. Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

It's a short one! Vasilios discusses his tardiness, the brevity of the episode, and his priorities, then gets to the good part: the Hobbit Hole! In the Hobbit Hole we hear about how self-doubt qualified one very famous wizard for one very important job, and how this just might make Vasilios a good candidate for... well, listen and find out! Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In Episode 14, Vasilios talks about his very fun Baggins Birthday Bash experience, and the unexpected Lord of the Rings celebrity he ran into! In the Takeaway, he continues to track the most famous Dwarf-Elf friendship in all Middle-earth history and discusses how it's so much more than a bromance. Finally, in the Hobbit Hole: Vasilios is presented with a hobbit hole. And it's delicious. Prancing Pony Podcast: https://theprancingponypodcast.com Kiran Shah: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0787449/#actor Clifford Broadway: https://twitter.com/Quickbeam2000 Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Introducing a NEW SEGMENT - which means a NEW SOUND EFFECT! Vasilios went and saw Two Towers and Return of the King in theaters for the first time since he was in high school, and he talks about his mixed feelings. Then, join him as he tracks the relationship between everyone's favorite unlikely pair of friends in the trilogy, Gimli the Dwarf and Legolas the Elf! In the Hobbit Hole: Vasilios's experience with Telperion the Cute of Sherman Oaks. Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Vasilios takes a few minutes to talk about the Tolkien news in his life, and then dives into one of his favorite short stories in the world, Tolkien's "Smith of Wootton Major," exploring three reasons why he just loves this tale so gosh-darn much. In the Hobbit Hole, Vasilios points to a certain tendency of the protagonist, and how this tendency can enrich our lives. Smith of Wootton Major: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Perilous-Realm-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0007280599/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1NLWBQVZARAZK&keywords=smith+of+wootton+major&qid=1567885173&s=gateway&sprefix=smith+of+woo%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-3 Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In Episode 11, Vasilios responds to some listener feedback! First on the docket: can books be considered inherently better than drama? Vasilios discusses. Then: is The Lord of the Rings' struggle of good versus evil realistic enough to be taken seriously? Vasilios explores. In the Hobbit Hole: Vasilios lets Frodo speak for him about exposure to elevative art. Also: WAS THE PROFESSOR A CAT PERSON? FIND OUT! Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: @tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolkien-takeaway/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Vasilios gives an Amazon Lord of the Rings series update and then dives in to TOLKIEN, the 2019 film adaptation of the Professor's life. Was there more to like than dislike? Also, in the Hobbit Hole: Tolkien's plea regarding art criticism, and how it might reflect on Tolkien biopic opinions. Finally, SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't seen the movie yet and are planning to, go check it out and then come back. As always, please like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE. Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

After responding to some feedback, Vasilios talks the upcoming Lord of the Rings series on Amazon Prime! What does the choice of the Second Age mean? What can we garner from the choice of creative team? WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT!? In the Hobbit Hole: seas, forests, and the key to marital bliss. Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Vasilios continues to tell of his adventure(honeymoon) down in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Hear of his exploits in Wellington and Glenorchy! Meet the legendary Ray of Rivendell! Finally, in the Hobbit Hole, Bilbo explains why Vasilios chose New Zealand in the first place. Find This Podcast: Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com Weta Workshop: https://www.wetaworkshop.com/visit-us/workshop-tours/ Warren Beaton: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0064119/ High Country Horses: https://www.highcountryhorses.nz

Vasilios returns after a long-expected sojourn into the lands of career change, marriage, and honeymoons! He discusses said sojourn, his journey to the Middle Earth at the bottom of the world, and the new format of the podcast. In the Hobbit Hole: using what you've got. Hobbiton Movie Tours: www.hobbitontours.com The Prancing Pony Podcast: Website: https://theprancingponypodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprancingponypodcast Twitter: @prancingponypod Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

Tolkien Takeaway is back with Episode 6; or the Doctor and the Professor! Vasilios is back in the booth with special guest, friend, comedian, producer, and Dr. Who expert LAUREN BANCROFT! They dive deep, discussing what connects them to their beloved universes, being whisked off on adventures, regeneration, and forgiveness. Bonus- learn Lauren's love language! Find Lauren: Facebook: laurenbancroft.com Twitter: twitter.com/bancroffed Instagram: instagram.com/bancroffed The Burbs: facebook.com/TheBurbsSketch Car Lunch With Lauren: youtube.com/watch?v=BJ6MuS-ll0Q&t=1s Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com Vasilios's Essay on Quitting Acting: www.vasiliosasimakos.com

In Episode 5, Vasilios digs out the thesis essay he wrote for his Tolkien seminar in college! Can fantasy ever be dramatized properly? What do Peter Jackson's films contribute? What do Tolkien's visual descriptions do for readers? In the Hobbit Hole: death in a different light. For additional reading: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien - edited by Humphrey Carpenter http://amzn.to/2tv2fTe On the Tragedies of Shakespeare” - Charles Lamb http://www.bartleby.com/27/21.html On Fairy Stories” - J.R.R. Tolkien http://amzn.to/2tpWQfR The Lord of the Rings- J.R.R. Tolkien http://amzn.to/2sIT51n Unfinished Talkes - J.R.R. Tolkien http://amzn.to/2tHhcPe Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

In Episode 4, Vasilios is back on the mic to discuss ... hobbit politics?? Make way for ancient conflicts, classified information, bureacracy, and party loyalty! Find out what this stuff is doing in a charming young adult fantasy novel. And in today's Hobbit Hole: to hoard gold, or not to hoard gold? That is the question. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/ itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-carlins-hardcore-history/id173001861?mt=2 The Creative Journey itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-journey/id1209871924?mt=2 facebook.com/cr8tivejourney Timm Talk www.timmtalk.podbean.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/timm-talk/id1151251648?mt=2 twitter.com/timmtalkpod instagram.com/timmtalkpod Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

The first episode with a guest! Vasilios brings in his good friend, artist, animator, designer, editor, podcaster, and huge Star Wars nerd Cameron Dexter of the Timm Talk Podcast to talk some Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. They get into his nerd origin story, mentors, character arcs, and New Years greetings! In the Hobbit Hole: going easy on your fellow humans/strange tunnel-dwelling creatures. The audio excerpt is from Clerks II, written and directed by Kevin Smith. 2006, View Askew Productions, the Weinstein Company. All rights reserved. What if Star Wars Episodes I-III were good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgICnbC2-_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAbug3AhYmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wKqH6vlGHU Cameron Dexter on Instagram: instagram.com/cameron.dexter Timm Talk Podcast on Facebook: facebook.com/timmtalkpod Timm Talk Podcast on Twitter: twitter.com/timmtalkpod Timm Talk Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/timmtalkpod Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com

The sophomore episode of the podcast! Vasilios traces the story of Galadriel through the works of Tolkien, discovering some fascinating things about her evolution. Three-dimensional female characters? Check! In this episode's Hobbit Hole: acknowledging the positives of the present! Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com Paul Ortolano's band, Serial Thrillers: http://serial-thrillers.com/ Paul Ortolano's professional website: http://imediaavm.com/ Paul and Vasilios-produced short romantic melodrama "Elevationism": www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2OJT7s4oV8

The pilot episode of the podcast, where Vasilios outlines his relationship with Tolkien and his relationship with podcasts! In the Hobbit Hole: filling the gap yourself. He speaks quickly and nerdily. Find This Podcast: Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tolkientakeaway Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tolk…ay/id1170320003 Facebook: facebook.com/tolkientakeaway Twitter: twitter.com/tolkientakeaway E-Mail: tolkientakeaway@gmail.com Check out of J.J. Long's website! He helped design the podcast art! www.jjartworks.com/