In this episode of Middle-earth Minutes we discuss a real, hand-made Red Book of Westmarch, beautiful photos of Hobbiton, a giggly Smaug, the Mithril edition of LOTRO, the 6th Hobbit production video, and more. Originally heard live on Middle-earth Network Radio.Links to all stories in this episode can be found at the Middle-earth Minutes Delicious page.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthmins. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

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MEM 26: Hobbit Production Video 06

Come with us far over the misty mountains cold as we feel the love of beautiful things made by hands and by cunning and by magic moving through us during this 25th episode of Middle-earth Minutes.Links to all the articles we discussed can be found on our Delicious page.Take a few minutes to take the survey about Middle-earth Network shows. Just select Middle-earth Minutes from the list. We appreciate the feedback we've received so far!Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthmins.DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 25: To Dungeons Deep And Caverns Old

Join the father and son podcasting team as we discuss the Hobbit teaser trailer, the 5th Hobbit Movie production video, and the most awkward Wednesday Bilbo Baggins could ever remember -  all on Middle-earth Minutes 24.Links to all news articles and videos can be found on our Delicious page.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 24: The Most Awkward Wednesday

Has it really been a month and a half since the las episode?! We have an excuse; we were waylaid by princesses and goblins. Listen to find out more. This holiday season episode includes news regarding a Hobbit movie teaser, Stephen Fry, Elijah Wood, and Luke Evans talking about the films and sets, Lord of the Rings Online updates, enhanced e-book versions of the Hobbit, and much more. For links to all the articles discussed this episode, visit our page on Delicious.Music: Gloucestershire Wassail by Brocelïande, from the brand new album, "Minstrels of Yuletide: Christmas in Middle-earth" on Swordsong Records.Micah and I are so very thankful for all of you that listen to Middle-earth Minutes, and we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthmins.DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 23: Christmas Greetings

MEM 22 featuring a much older Micah after leveling up with a between-show birthday!In the news: Hobbits could be coming... to Otago? Hobbit are in Matamata. Hobbits reunite for 10th anniversary of LOTR films. The full press conference with Peter Jackson in Hobbiton. Sylvester McCoy takes the gag order in a seriously funny way. Luke Evans can't wait to get back to work on The Hobbit. Super set pictures from the South Island. Benedict Cumberbatch crawls around on his belly for a workout. Peter Jackson releases 4th Hobbit production video... and puts you in the action!The links to all these stories can be found on our Delicious page, and includes the two previous episodes we recommend listening to before next time. This is really a test of sorts. Let us know if you like it.In this episode we discuss one particular Tuesday morning at Bag End long ago in the quiet of the world.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 22: Long Ago In The Quiet Of The World

The 21st episode of MEM is also Micah's very last one as an 11 year old! Yes, he is leveling up on the very same day that the Council Of Elrond was held in T.A. 3018.In the news: Andy Serkis discusses motion capture with the BBC. $50,000 camera and drone combo captures epic scenery in The Hobbit. More Tolkien inspired video games coming soon from Warner Bros. HarperCollins begins celebrating The Hobbit anniversary early. A genuine Hobbit convoy!Join us for a journey from the heart of The Shire, Three Farthing Stone, on up to Bag End as we talk about the history of all three.Music: "Hobbit Birthday Song" by Marc Gunn, from his brand new album Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 21: In A Hole In The Ground

After skipping an entire month we are back with a new episode! Benedict Cumberbatch talks about his role in The Hobbit... when he can get a word in edgewise. Prime Minister John Key interviews Sir Peter Jackson. Warner Brothers grants the Master Toy License for Hobbit movie toys to The Bridge Direct, Inc. Micah and his siblings are already pooling their monies!This episode we discuss the race of Hobbits. Investigating the who, what, where, and when of these delightful holbytlan.Make sure to read the first few pages of the 1st chapter of The Hobbit in preparation for the next show. And join us on the Elendilmir server in Lord of the Rings Online as we follow as much of Bilbo's unexpected journey as possible. Contact us if you'd like to join our Kinship.Music this episode: "An Unexpected Journey" by Lonely Mountain Band. Join MEM on My Middle-earth.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthmins.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page. DOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 20: I Am A Hobbit

Snow falls in Auckland, NZ for the first time in 72 years. Steven Fry says "that's crazy!" on Twitter. Evangeline Lilly off to New Zealand for filming. John Rhys-Davies talks... returning for the Hobbit? Jackson Spokesman: filming "resumed last week." Hobbiton visitors sworn to secrecy, but primed for shoot soon? Lord of the Rings Symphony album coming soon.This episode we dive deep in to the Silmarillion for a discussion of Sauron, and more specifically, the Rings of Power.Music this episode is "A Well Dressed Hobbit" off the forthcoming album Don't Go Drinking With Hobbits, by the great Marc Gunn.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 19: The One Ring

Gandalf among the top 10 most beloved wizards of all time. GeekDad hoping the Hobbit inspires his kids to read. Peter Jackson says the Hobbit will be more humorous. Micah's dream house is fit for a Hobbit. Absolutely beautiful screenshots from the LOTRO: Rise Of Isengard expansion can be seen here and here. James "Bofur" Nesbitt suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis. But, don't worry, he's well enough to eat great looking Polly Burgers. Orlando Bloom, New Zealand bound. The third Hobbit Production Video finds Peter Jackson has lost his Andy Serkis as well as himself. But he encounters a White Wizard! Casting Call for Elf extras. Andy Serkis gets no respect. The Mythgard Institute is offering online Tolkien studies, and has some exciting announcements regarding partnerships with University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.We also answer listener email, and messages from Twitter.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 18: Peter Loses His Andy Serkis

This episode is jam-packed with Hobbit Movie news! Sauron chosen as the number one evil sorcerer. A 6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Wellington, NZ. Hobbit photos in Miramar Park banned. Richard Armitage talks the Hobbit. First look at a bunch of the Dwarves. And an exclusive look at Thorin Oakenshield and the beautiful Orcrist! Peter Jackson continues to please with the second production video from the set. A brand new War In The North trailer. Plus a listener submitted link to an amazing LEGO build of the Battle At Minas Tirith from Brickworld, 2011.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 17: First Look

In the news: Andy Serkis talks about the excitement on the Hobbit set. Luke Evans - from one Clash Of The Titans to another - cast as Bard the Bowman. He may not be Leonard Nimoy, but Benedict Cumberbatch to take on dual roles as Smaug and the Necromancer. Peter Jackson announces Evangeline Lilly as a Woodland Elf, and Barry Humphries as the Goblin King. The Antiques Roadshow finds a copy of the Hobbit appraised at $80,000 to $100,000 in El Paso. Beautiful pictures from the set of The Hobbit including the very first magazine cover. Everybody wants to talk to Frodo, Elijah Wood says he looks the same. "With theses 50,000 LEGO, and two months, I can build Barad-Dur!"This episode we discuss the Great Dark Lord, Melkor: first and most powerful of the Ainur.We also take you on an audio tour of Bag End.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 16: Melkor

Mark Hadlow spills the beans on Dori? More like spills a bean. A fun read none-the-less. Peter Jackson answers the first fan question on his Facebook page; confirms the While Council and Dol Goldur will feature in the films. Titles and release dates announced for the Hobbit films. New photos of Rivendell set en route to Hobbit studios. James Nesbitt says he makes a dashing Bofur. Great photos of Czech Tolkien fans re-enacting scenes from the Hobbit. Stephen Fry talks about his role as the Master of Laketown. GeekDad article asks The Hobbit: More Awesome Or More Aweful? We know where we stand on the subject. Elijah Wood excited to return to Middle-earth in October. Peter Jackson's jet lands in Queensland. One article says "nothing to see here, folks", another says "sure looks like they're here to film." A quick map search shows, to your hosts, that they're awfully close to the Long Lake! Take a look for yourself.No literary discussion this week in order to make room for our special guests, Father Roderick and Dave Kale of the Secrets Of The Hobbit podcast.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 15: The Long Lake

A man named Conan cast as an Orc called Azog! To learn about Azog, the quintessential Orc, listen to MEM 12. Matamata will be upgrading facilities to create a "Hobbit-like feel" with the help of cold-hard cash. Even more casting news: Stephen Fry cast as the Master of Laketown, Benedict Cumberbatch casted as somebody - according to Martin Freeman, and the ladies will be happy that Orlando Bloom is officially back as Legolas! Two and a half million dollars raised for Christchurch earthquake releif during a 12-hour telethon. A man suffered injury to his nostril hair caused by an "explosion" on the Hobbit set.Our discussion this show is about Dragons. Where did they come from? Why was Gandalf so concerned about one Smaug the Golden? How many types of dragons are there? What is the "Dragon Spell"? We talk about these and much more, including the greatest dragon ever, on Middle-earth Minutes.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 14: Never Laugh At Live Dragons

The Good Friday episode of Middle-earth Minutes with Michael and Micah.A lot of news to cover. How much is a dragon worth? Let's just say a 14th share would suffice, according to Forbes. Elijah Wood is excited to return to Middle-earth, but is bemused that Orlando Bloom has read the whole script! Did Gimli cause Peter Jackson's ulcer? Well, Andy Serkis will help with the load. He's taken on the additional job as 2nd Unit Director. Regardless, the films will be beautiful, owing in part to being filmed at 48 frames per second. Is it true, as according to a NY Times blogger, that women don't like the Hobbit?For our discussion this episode we piggy back on the subject from MEM 11 and continue our study on Durin's folk. We give a quick review of the events that led up to that Unexpected Party that Bilbo Baggins found himself host to. How did 13 Dwarves find themselves in Bag End, Bagshot Row? Listen to find out!Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM 12: Longing For The Lonely Mountain

We had the great pleasure of hosting Dr. Corey Olsen, more affectionately known as the Tolkien Professor, for a live special announcement on the Middle-earth Network. We feel honored that he chose to give us the exclusive news of his forthcoming book about... well, just listen. You'll enjoy it.Join the Tolkien Professor, Mark from Bird and Baby, John from the Lonely Mountain Band, Arwen from Middle-earth News, and myself for a fun and informative hour, as heard live on the Middle-earth Network.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES 

MEM Special: The Tolkien Professor

Join the father and son podcasting team of Michael and Micah (12 years old) as we discuss current news regarding all things J.R.R. Tolkien: literature, movies, audio, video, games, festivals, events, music, and more. We also delve deep into the world of Arda and Middle-earth via Tolkien's writings to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world he created.

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