Bilbo, Gandalf, and the dwarves are dropped off on the Carrock, and find themselves in the company of a man (so-to-speak) who rather doesn’t like dwarves–but who loves a good story!

This week we look at:

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• The reported decline of viewership in The Rings of Power
  
• What inspired Tolkien to create Beorn?
  
• Why did Beorn stay his anger at all the unexpected guests.
  
• How does Beowulf and Tolkien’s intimate knowledge of that tale come into play here?
  

In our extended episode (available for our members) we talk about:

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• Fan comments on the eagles.
  
• Why did Tolkien and Lewis write their best works as part of the Inklings?
  

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