{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast","title":"Revisiting JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit: Nostalgia, Dragons, and Epic Adventure","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d1f270b2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1829,"description":"In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth revisit J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, diving into a spoiler-light discussion for new and returning readers. They reflect on personal reading experiences, explore Tolkien’s world building, songs, and maps, and compare the book to the movie adaptations. Join them as they share nostalgia, laugh at the dragon’s antics, and discuss why The Hobbit is the perfect introduction to Middle-earth. Fans of Tolkien, fantasy literature, and epic adventures won’t want to miss this episode! 00:32 Introduction to Middle-earth01:33 Personal Reading Experiences07:49 Tolkien's World Building10:40 Oral Quality of the Tale13:45 Why Bilbo?15:44 Dwarven Songs16:59 Maps!20:29 The Lord of the Rings in Theaters21:26 Would you read it again?22:19 Delightful Moments24:39 British Influence26:27 Final Thoughts and RatingsA brief introduction to JRR Tolkien’s Mapshttps://www.tolkienestate.com/painting/maps/ The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition in Theaters January 2026https://www.fathomentertainment.com/series/the-lord-of-the-rings-trilogy/Soon May the Wellerman Come Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WellermanFollow us on Instagram @galaxiesandgoddesses for more books, magic, and updates!Support the Show:Explore our Bookshop.org storefront to find the books we discuss. Purchases support independent bookstores and help keep the podcast going.https://bookshop.org/shop/galaxiesandgoddesses ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bnX4vU-OLjNeTuZiDcsuCA3k6RYXisfD4BX5ojImheg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzA3/M2IzN2M3MzMwNjc5/OTY0OTFhMGM0Yzdk/N2Y4Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}