Tolkien with Friends

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Join Andie, Kali and friends as they re-discover Middle-earth together by comparing the Lord of the Rings books to their various adaptations, starting with Peter Jackson's epic film trilogy.

  1. Episode 42: Fire and Water

    08/27/2025

    Episode 42: Fire and Water

    In this episode, we welcome Haley (aka @haleydegagne on TikTok) to discuss the chapter "Fire and Water" and the corresponding section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. Our discussion includes: - Smaug's attack on Lake-town - Bard's expanded role in the films - The return of the talking thrush! - And much more!

    1h 4m
  2. Episode 41: Not at Home

    05/04/2025

    Episode 41: Not at Home

    In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back one of our favorite people, Nic aka Fornost42, for kind of a special episode. We say “special,” because this chapter is effectively not in the movie. So join Andie and Nic as they dive into the chapter “Not at Home.”

    1h 25m
  3. Rings of Power: "Eldest" Deep Dive

    09/13/2024

    Rings of Power: "Eldest" Deep Dive

    Kali and Andie welcome Miranda (aka @exlibrismir) to the podcast and welcome back Emily (aka @silmaremily) to discuss every second of "Eldest," the fourth episode of season two of Rings of Power. In this episode, we discuss: Who the standout characters are so far this seasonSeveral moments taken directly from the Lord of the Rings booksHow Andie would have improved the Barrow-wight scene Theories about who the Stranger and Dark Wizard may beAdar's quick appearance and what it could mean for his character Be sure to follow Miranda here: https://www.instagram.com/exlibrismir/https://www.threads.net/@exlibrismirhttps://www.tiktok.com/@exlibrismir And Emily here: https://www.instagram.com/silmaremily/https://www.threads.net/@silmaremilyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@silmaremilyhttps://x.com/silmaremily

    1h 47m
  4. Rings of Power Vibe Check: Part Two

    09/11/2024

    Rings of Power Vibe Check: Part Two

    In this episode, Andie, Kelly (aka The Middle Page) and Kaia Kay continue their discussion of the first three episodes of season two of Amazon's The Rings of Power. They avoided spoilers in part one, but now they are covering the rest of their thoughts about the opening episodes of season two. Don't forget to follow Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage/https://www.tiktok.com/@themiddle.pageAnd Kaia: https://www.instagram.com/kaiakayy/https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiakayshttps://www.threads.net/@kaiakayy

    1h 4m
  5. Rings of Power Vibe Check: Part One (No Spoilers)

    09/05/2024

    Rings of Power Vibe Check: Part One (No Spoilers)

    In this special episode, Andie is joined by friends Kelly (aka The Middle Page) and Kaia Kay to discuss the first three episodes of season two of Amazon's The Rings of Power. Andie and Kelly recorded this while sick and Kaia dealt with our coughing and stuffy noses so we could get our thoughts out while they were still fresh. We talk a little bit about our thoughts on season one before diving into how we're feeling about the beginning of season two. Keep an eye out for Part Two, where we go a little deeper. While this episode has no spoilers, our next one will! Don't forget to follow Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepage/https://www.tiktok.com/@themiddle.pageAnd Kaia: https://www.instagram.com/kaiakayy/https://www.tiktok.com/@kaiakayshttps://www.threads.net/@kaiakayy

    37 min
  6. Bonus Episode: Checking In

    08/22/2024

    Bonus Episode: Checking In

    Hi there! In this short bonus episode, Kali and Andie check in to give a few updates about Tolkien with Friends, such as: Why it has taken so long to release these Hobbit episodesWhat's next for the podcastHow we get by with a little help from our friendsMore soon!

    20 min
  7. Episode 40: Inside Information with @mylamalinalda

    08/20/2024

    Episode 40: Inside Information with @mylamalinalda

    We’re excited to be welcoming back Myla to help us finish the extended edition of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” and to discuss Chapter 12: Inside Information. In this episode, we discuss: Andie's gripes about "The Desolation of Smaug”Bilbo's approach to entering Erebor in the book vs the movieSmaug, obviouslyThorin's "dragon sickness"and more! Be sure to follow Myla and her Tolkien collection: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endofbagMyla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylamalinaldaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylamalinaldaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MylaMalinaldaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@mylamalinalda You can find Tolkien with Friends on: Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsTwitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends

    1h 13m
  8. Episode 39: On the Doorstep

    08/13/2024

    Episode 39: On the Doorstep

    In this episode, Andie and Kali cover the chapter, "On the Doorstep," and it's comparable section of Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. This covers the point from when Thorin, Bilbo and company – more or less in the movie’s case – leave Lake-town to the moment when Thorin opens the secret door on the side of the mountain. The discussion includes: Wait – how do we pronounce the dwarves names?Taking a moment for the ponies of The HobbitWhen exactly is Durin's Day?Gandalf, Thrain and Thrain's ring Don't forget to connect with Tolkien with Friends on: Instagram: instagram.com/tolkienwithfriendsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tolkienwithfriendsX/Twitter: twitter.com/tolkienfriends  Patreon: patreon.com/tolkienwithfriends

    46 min
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Join Andie, Kali and friends as they re-discover Middle-earth together by comparing the Lord of the Rings books to their various adaptations, starting with Peter Jackson's epic film trilogy.

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  • Creator
    Andie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Andie
  • Show Website
    Tolkien with Friends