The Party is set and finally departs Rivendell. Kritter and Jessica follow along in Chapters 3 & 4 as our troupe sets out in earnest for their perilous quest. First, they face dangers from the elements above, have a close call with a Kraken to gain access to the fabled Mines of Moria, and then unholy foes below! The danger and loss they face become all too real for our group and yet they must soldier on! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Kritter and Jessica have a very special guest for a very special episode! Join them as they discuss all things LOTR with Don Marshall, THE Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy! Don pops in on the journey for Book 2 Chapters 1 and 2 which is convenient because we learn A LOT in Chapter 2 Council of Elrond! There are laughs, silly faces and even a wild theory or two! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Kritter and Jessica continue their trek through The Fellowship of the Ring, this time discussing chapters 10 through 12. We learn more about Strider and the dangers facing our troupe, encounter incredible foes on Weathertop, and plunge into the Ford as we try to make our way to the safety of Rivendell! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Join Kritter and Jessica as they continue on their quest through The Fellowship of the Ring. This week they discuss chapters 7 through 9, where we spend some quality time with Tom and Goldberry, have a harrowing experience with Barrow-wights, and finally make it to the Prancing Pony! There they encounter many locals, Men and Hobbits alike, but none so interesting as Strider! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

The journey continues for our Party and for your hosts Kritter and Jessica! Keep pace as they discuss The Fellowship of the Ring chapters 4 through 6. Plenty of action abounds as they encounter Farmer Maggot—who is not what Jessica was expecting; find out about a Secret and a Conspiracy; and finally meet the Legend himself, Tom Bombadil! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Join Kritter and Jessica as they continue on their journey through The Fellowship of the Ring. This week they discuss chapters 2 & 3, where we learn all that Gandalf has uncovered about this ring, the amazing friendships these characters have, and what Frodo must do. Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Join Kritter and Jessica as they continue their adventure by diving into The Fellowship of the Ring. This time with a guest! Long time Tolkien lover and friend of the podcast, Roofmistress Leigha, joins in the discussion of chapter 1 and what comes before, namely the foreword, the prologue, and the epigraph! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Jessica and Kritter recorded their final thoughts on The Hobbit live on YouTube during a Season 1 wrap party, and this is that recording! Who was our favorite character? What did we like most? And when do we think it’s ok to stop reading…the end of a sentence? A page? A chapter? Find out in this bonus episode! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

It’s the final countdown! Kritter and Jessica have made it to the final chapters of The Hobbit (Chapters 14-19). Spoiler Alert- Smaug gets taken out by a new player, and the long-foreshadowed Battle of the Five Armies kicks off! Kritter and Jessica also talk about Thorin…like…a LOT! Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix

Come along for the ride that is Episode 5! Kritter and Jessica are discussing Chapters 10 through 13 of The Hobbit as we barrel toward the climax (see what we did there?)! We finally see our final destination, The Lonely Mountain. Bilbo and the dwarves make it to Lake-Town. But, more importantly, we FINALLY get a dragon. It's SMAUG! AHHH! We also talk about Bilbo's continuing evolution, why Balin really is the best, and more.  Don’t forget to follow us at But Are There Dragons on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, and But Dragons Pod, just one t, on X, formerly known as Twitter. You can find Kritter at Kritter XD on YouTube, TikTok, and X, and at Kritter _XD on Instagram. You can find Jessica by searching Shelf Indulgence on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Music credit to: Frog's Theme by Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda ReMix: Chrono Trigger "Theme of Frog's" - OC ReMix