236: The Key to the Lonely Mountain | JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit | Chapter 11

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Bilbo and the dwarves reach The Lonely Mountain and seek to find the secret door while avoiding Smaug the dragon.

Bilbo and the dwarves finally reach The Lonely Mountain, but are they able to find the secret door and enter the mountain without Smaug the dragon knowing? Save 15% at uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/235 Who are you? Please tell me a little about you: ringspodcast.com/survey Wander Farther: A Free Reading Guide Download my FREE guide for reading Tolkien's Silmarillion: https://ringspodcast.kit.com/a982347493 Deals for you, my fellow wanderer Exclusive discount for Lore of the Rings Listeners: 25% off your entire order at Manly Bands. Details at https://www.ringspodcast.com/p/rings/ Want to sponsor the Lore of the Rings? Sponsor rates, details, and inquires here Support Lore of the Rings with a donation About the Lore of the Rings Podcast Contact the show, donate, and find past episodes: ringspodcast.com Embark on an immersive journey through the captivating realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, where the epic sagas of the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales, and more come to life. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterful storytelling, drawing intriguing comparisons between…

People in this episode

Host: Aaron

Topics covered

• The Hobbit
• The Lonely Mountain
• Bilbo Baggins
• Smaug
• Tolkien's works
• Middle-earth

Keywords

• Bilbo
• dwarves
• secret door
• Smaug
• Tolkien
• Middle-earth
• adventure

Sponsors

Uncommon Goods, Manly Bands

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lore of the Rings, Amazon

Books & works: The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, Rings of Power

Places: The Lonely Mountain

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