What would they have done without Bilbo?! ~ We move from black squirrels to wooden barrels as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 9 - Barrels Out of Bond! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and s…

Baaaack! Flies, Spiders, and Bombur!! ~ We move from Were-bears to black squirrels as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 8 - Flies and Spiders! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those…

Happy New Year & Happy Birthday to our dearest Professor JRR Tolkien! It also just so happens to be our 3 year anniversary! Thank you for all the support ... we love you! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy singing, send us an audio clip of…

Happy Holidays! The Lodgings may be queer but the chestnuts are still roasting on an open fire!! ~ We move from Eagles to Were-bears as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 7 - Queer Lodgings! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexp…

Happy Holidays! We are getting out of the Frying-Pan and into the Fire!! ~ We move from Gollum to Eagles as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 6 - Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to anunexpectedpo…

SPECIAL Guest!!! The man with the "Golden Voice" ~ David Fogle is here to help us answer a few riddles! ~ We move from Goblins to Gollum as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 5 - Riddles in the Dark! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ CHECK OUT Dave's YouTube & PODCASTING PROJECTS: The Co…

SPECIAL Guest!!! "Foehammer" is in the house ... Please welcome Matthew Brady from Bend the Knee! ~ We move from Elves to Goblins as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 4 - Over Hill and Under Hill! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ CHECK OUT Ser Matt's PODCASTING PROJECTS: Bend the Knee:…

Elves are silly?!?! How much rest can one actually get in Rivendell? ~ We move from Trolls to Elves as we tromp into The Hobbit Chapter 3 A Short Rest! Take a listen as we tell you all about them! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to…

"Mutton, what's up with you?!" ~ We move from Hobbits to Trolls as we dive into The Hobbit Chapter 2 Roast Mutton? Take a listen as we tell you all about them! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will re…

"Far over the Misty Mountains!" ~ It's time to dive into the Hobbit! What is a hobbit? Take a listen as we tell you all about them! We are excited to have you along for another adventure!!! Don't forget your pocket handkerchief ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the po…

"We're back!" ~ It's time to dive into the Hobbit! But before we do, we have a bit of business to discuss. Episode #73 - An Unexpected Party | The Hobbit will be out tomorrow morning. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! Also; if you enjoy singing, send us an …

"He lived happily ever after to the end of his days!" ~ The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join…

It's time to stage a comeback and find our Rosie! ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the …

It's time to head home. We make a quick stop at the Prancing Pony ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your …

The Fellowship is now parting. These heroes deserve a good rest! We hope that you all are doing well and staying safe ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question…

A tribute to Odo Proudfoot! ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join the group discussion at ht…

The Hobbits and the King! This is part 2 of The Steward and The King ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell yo…

The Lady and the Steward! This is part 1 of The Steward and The King ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell yo…

The Eagles are coming! Praise them with great praise! ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join …

Mount Doom, here we go! We are glad you're with us! There's no time for foolery ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song,…

Lots of Energy! We are excited about the future! Obviously, our hobbits are in a dire situation so we try to match their energy level! By the end of the episode, it'll make sense. ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calli…

The Ride of the Rohirrim! We had an awesome time down in Azle, TX. Listen in as we discuss what a wonderful time we had! ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a quest…

Friendship ~ SPECIAL GUEST Jeremy Strayer and Joel Smith! Listen in as we discuss Friendship, Tolkien, and 2019 ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read…

SPECIAL GUEST! Luke Smith joins us as we discuss the events at Cirith Ungol. 'Ezra and the Smiths' will be on tour soon ~The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a questi…

The Mouth of Sauron is met with noble silence! Happy Holidays! 'For Frodo!" The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or t…

Who's the lightweight drinker?!?! The Brewmaster is in the house! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your s…

Special Guest - Erica Barnes & Suzi Millhouse!!! Healing hands .... The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your…

Long Expected Party '19 was a night to remember!!! Take a listen to the recording beside the fire ... special shoutout to Erica Barnes for carrying the conversation! Next time, the Shire Rats will be joining us for the House of Healing! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on…

Long Expected Party '19 was a night to remember!!! Take a listen to the recording from the Unfinished Unexpected Studio ... special shoutout to Chase, Michelle, Phil, Ally, Jenn, Jess, Tara, Tony, Brandon, Kevin, Tabitha, Jim SP, Mel B, Charlotte, & Melanie! Part 3 will be coming out next week! #sorryTara The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien…

Long Expected Party '19 was a night to remember!!! Take a listen to the recording from the Unfinished Unexpected Studio ... more to come later this week! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min m…

Special Guest - Nathan Mueller!!! Denethor started the fire! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story!…

"I am no man"!!! The Witch-King has met his match!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Join th…

Ride now!!! The city is under attack but we are on the way!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story…

SPECIAL Guests - David and Kevin!!! We are under a siege of heat but we had a lot of fun recording this episode!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, re…

Where is the Mustard?!!! Will Merry be left out? ENJOY!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell your story! Jo…

This is a MUST LISTEN!!! Probably one of the best chapters in LOTR! Stay tuned for the Brodo Swaggins' rap at the end. Aragon has several epic moments during this chapter so you know Lane was hyped!!! ENJOY!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also …

Boromir is here!!! Join us as we discuss Minas Tirith! PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION AT 1 hour 30 minutes and 1 hour 48 minutes (SOOOO EPIC). After the third hour of straight podcasting Ez starts to lose it (this was a non-stop recording). ENJOY!!! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and sha…

Tolkien!!! Join us as we discuss the bio pic "Tolkien" starring Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summa…

Favorite Moments!!! Join us as we take a look back at some of our favorite moments from Two Towers! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter su…

Special Guest!!! This week we are discussing Tolkien's love of language! The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter summary, sing a song, or tell…

Choices! How do we know which one is the right choice?!!! Sam struggles to answer that question and more in chapter XXI of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min…

Shelob!!! Will Frodo and Sam survive Shelob's Lair in chapter XX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask us a question, read a chapter s…

They're back!!! The "black riders" almost get a sniff of Frodo, Sam, and Gollum in chapter XIX of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free to ask u…

What happened ... "We don't know"?!?! Frodo, Sam, and Gollum head for the crossroads in chapter XVIII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max]. Feel free t…

Shane Rangi is our SPECIAL GUEST! He's just a little Maori Boy from the East Coast. We had a wonderful time talking with Shane about his experience during LOTR, Narnia, and other films. Go follow his instagram for some interesting food reviews @stuntmaori The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read…

The Pool is Forbidden ... like seriously ... you're not allowed in! Frodo and Faramir get even closer during chapter XVIII of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 …

Faramir is BACK! Okay he never left! Curt Jones is here to help us understand the significance of Faramir during chapter XV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3…

Faramir is HERE! We have a special guest who is here to help us understand the significance of Faramir during chapter XV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 mi…

The Mother of all episodes! We have a special guest who is here to help us navigate through the herbs during chapter XV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min…

Take a seat! Frodo must decide whether to continue on up to the Black Gate or take another way during chapter XIV of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. The Bywater Post: please send your "Tolkien Stories" to [email protected] We will read and share those on the podcast! You can also leave us a voicemail by calling: (740) 422-9395 [3 min max].…