There And Back Again

Jan 03 2024 73 ep. 8.9k

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In this series, story expert Alastair Stephens guides you through the pages of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

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There And Back Again: Update

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! In this short update, I'll share some plans I have for the end of the podcast, and talk a little about a new show you might like.

There And Back Again 71: The Road Goes Ever On And On

In this week's session, we return to Rivendell and say some fond farewells in chapters six and seven of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

There And Back Again 70: The Return Of The King

In this week's session, we crown King Elessar and begin our long farewells in chapters five and six of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

There And Back Again 69: The Steward And The King

In this week's session, we welcome Frodo and Sam back to the land of the living, and discuss the greatest romance in Middle-earth in chapters four and five of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

There And Back Again 68: For Good Or Ill

In this week's session, the eagles are coming and the Ring is destroyed in chapters three and four of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

There And Back Again 67: The End Of All Things

In this week's session, we approach the final fate of the ring with a discussion of heroism, strength and fortitude in the shadow of Mount Doom in chapter three of book six of The Lord of the Rings.

There And Back Again 66: The Cracks Of Doom

In this week's session, we continue book six of The Lord of the Rings with more discussion of hope and despair, greatness and grace, and strong masculine relationships.

There And Back Again 65: Beyond All Towers Strong And High

In this week's session, we begin book six of The Lord of the Rings with the return to Samwise Gamgee, the influence of the ring, and spontaneous poetry.

There And Back Again 64: Back To The Black Gate

In this week's session, we conclude book five of The Lord of the Rings with the march to Morannon, Aragorn's mercy, and Pippin's last stand.

There And Back Again 63: The Mouth Of Sauron

In this week's session, we approach the end of book five of The Lord of the Rings with healing, debate and discussion, and the importance of gulls.