@TenebrisNox
Gave this a listen. As usual with any #Tolkien discussion, they are limited by an over-indulgence in the adaptations. So even with an intention from the get-go, they still have a hard time seeing the book on it's own. The hosts miss the mark many times partially due to this. I can also tell how few times they have read the book. That being said, I feel so refreshed listening to these guys. Only their unique background could afford them this perspective; they can't afford to spend all their time geeking out about Tolkien alone. The hosts are intelligent, enthusiastic, very well spoken readers. Quite the real deal. It is rare to find such good discussion of Tolkien online. Fans of Tolkien's work need more such nuanced and heartfelt discussion. Now, just as the son of Gloin found peril in the beauty of the lady of the Golden Wood, I too wish I had happened upon this later when the trilogy was complete. Waiting is agony, and memory and enthusiasm may fade. As a token, ... oh, a character limit :/