The Narrative Beat 1: Introduction
Welcome to The Narrative Beat! In this introductory episode, I explain the new show!
There And Back Again 28: Small, But Great In Mischief
In this session, we complete our discussion of the Council of Elrond in Book 2, Chapter 2 of The Lord of the Rings!
Dear Mr. Potter: Prisoner Of Azkaban 1
Welcome to the third season of Dear Mr. Potter, and our discussion of tone, theme and transition in the first two chapters of Prisoner of Azkaban!
There And Back Again 27: Isildur’s Bane
In this session, we try valiantly to make it through the Council of Elrond, and fall just a little short of our goal.
There And Back Again 26: In The House Of Elrond
In this session, we catch our breath in Rivendell and discuss a remarkable poetic achievement in book two, chapter one of The Lord of the Rings!
There And Back Again 25: There My Heart Is
In this session, we race from Weathertop to the Ford of Bruinen, meeting Glorfindel and facing down black riders in chapter twelve of The Lord of the Rings!
There And Back Again 24: Lights On Weathertop
In this session, we depart from Bree, confront the black riders on Weathertop, and hear the tale of Beren and Luthien!
There And Back Again 23: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
In this session, we arrive in Bree, spend some time at the Prancing Pony, and meet the man they call Strider!
There And Back Again 22: Tom Bombadil
In this session, we discuss the importance of blue jackets and yellow boots, and journey with the hobbits through the Barrow-Downs!