240 The Siege of Justice: Debating Bard’s Claims in “The Gathering of the Clouds” in The Hobbit
From Lore of the Rings | Explore JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and More | For all fans of Middle-earth by Aaron, a Middle-earth wanderer and Tolkien admirer
November 13, 2025 · 14 min · Episode 240
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The episode explores the chapter 'The Gathering of the Clouds' from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, focusing on Bard's claims and the dynamics between characters.
Today we wander the chapter “The Gathering of the Clouds” from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure as we explore the mysteries of talking animals, decipher the contrasting natures of dwarves and hobbits, and delve into the intricacies of Bard's claims for Thorin's treasure. From unexpected alliances to profound moral dilemmas, join us as we uncover the untold tales and invite you to be part of the magic. Save 15% at uncommongoods.com/lotrpod Share this episode using this link: ringspodcast.com/240 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 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…
People in this episode
Host: Aaron
Topics covered
- Bard's claims
- Thorin's treasure
- talking animals
- dwarves vs hobbits
- moral dilemmas
- unexpected alliances
Keywords
- Bard
- Thorin
- The Hobbit
- Tolkien
- dwarves
- hobbits
- moral dilemmas
- talking animals
Sponsors
Uncommon Goods
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon
Books & works: The Hobbit, The Gathering of the Clouds
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