Smaug is finally fully revealed! This week, we finish “Inside Information”, where Bilbo finally comes face-to-face with the unassessably wealthy dragon. We break down the wordplay Bilbo engages in as he denies Smaug his real name, Smaug’s memorable boasts, and how Bilbo manages to outwit Middle-earth’s greatest dragon (or maybe it’s just… luck?).

We explore:

 * Why names and riddles matter so much in Middle-earth (and how they protect Bilbo)
 * How Tolkien redefined dragons for fantasy—leaving old fairy tale clichés behind
 * The thrush’s “snail anvil,” Bilbo’s lucky break, and whether Tolkien’s worldbuilding is brilliant…or just a little too convenient
 * Dwarven treasure: legendary loot or worldbuilding gold?

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 * The mystery of Erebor’s “most useless” door—and why it locks the party inside
 * King Bladorthin: a video-game waiting to happen
 * Tolkien video game adaptations: what works, what flops, and our dream Middle-earth game
 * The famous Samwise monologue in Peter Jackson’s films—does it live up to Tolkien’s original?

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 * Mt Rainier [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/raineier-scaled.jpg]
 * The Lonely Mountain – Tolkien [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thrors-Map-of-The-Lonely-Mountain.jpeg]
 * Conversation with Smaug – Tolkien [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/conversations-with-smaug.jpg]
 * Peter Jackson’s 2 Legged Smaug [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smaug-in-The-Desolation-of-Smaug.jpeg]
 * Dragonheart’s 4 Legged Dragon [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dragonheart-4-legs.jpg]

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144. Never Laugh at Live Dragons – The Hobbit #29

The new game, Tales of the Shire was released last month after numerous delays… so, I took a bullet for the team and bought the game.  I livestreamed playing the game for the very first time earlier this week–and it was everything I thought it would be!

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143. Playing Tales of the Shire So You Don’t Have To

Bilbo finally becomes a real burglar in this chapter, venturing alone into the heart of the Lonely Mountain as Thorin and company are once again exposed for the unprepared adventurers they are. Meanwhile, And Smaug the possessive is finally revealed.

We also discuss:

 * Our Hobbit Fact: The Lonely Mountain is a…
 * Thorin’s continued lack of a plan
 * Tolkien’s precise definition of dwarves–exactly what we’ve been looking for for a long time!
 * The dwarves’ not-so-complicated relationship with heroism and treasure
 * The intoxicating allure of Smaug’s hoard and its effect on dwarves… AND hobbits

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 * How much treasure did Smaug really have? Did Peter Jackson [https://www.theonering.com/peter-jackson-interview/] get it right?
 * The dragon debate over two legs or four, and how Peter Jackson changed his mind (for the better?)
 * We examine Tolkien’s depiction of smaug (linked below) in detail.

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 * Mt Rainier [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/raineier-scaled.jpg]
 * The Lonely Mountain – Tolkien [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thrors-Map-of-The-Lonely-Mountain.jpeg]
 * Conversation with Smaug – Tolkien [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/conversations-with-smaug.jpg]
 * Peter Jackson’s 2 Legged Smaug [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Smaug-in-The-Desolation-of-Smaug.jpeg]
 * Dragonheart’s 4 Legged Dragon [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dragonheart-4-legs.jpg]

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142. Size Matters to Every Dragon – The Hobbit #28

Here’s the next episode in our series of interviews from the December 2, 2003 roundtable discussions! In this interview–just before The Return of the King was released–Elijah wood reflects on the journey of becoming Frodo Baggins. From long days on set in New Zealand to forging real friendships with his castmates, he shares what made filming The Lord of the Rings so special—and why he’d happily do it all over again.

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 * Four years of filmmaking and friendship
 * The camaraderie at the heart of Middle-earth
 * What Elijah learned about himself through Frodo
 * Life as “Frodo” in the eyes of fans

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141. An Interview with Elijah Wood

Erebor’s secret door: clever storytelling or a bit too convenient? In this episode, we discuss one of The Hobbit’s quieter chapters, where Bilbo and the dwarves finally reach Erebor’s hidden entrance. We break down why the dwarves seem at a loss, how Bilbo’s perspective has shifted on the journey, and whether this chapter signals Tolkien’s move from fairy tale logic toward a more realistic fantasy world.

We also look at:

 * Why the thrush and its “snail anvil” are more than just a quirky detail
 * What the dwarves’ lack of a plan says about their role in the story
 * The line between chance events and plot devices in Tolkien’s writing
 * Bilbo’s all-important homesick mindset

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 * Warhammer armies, 3D printing, and tabletop gaming
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140. Into the Mountain’s Throat – The Hobbit #27

As Thorin and company finally reach the Lonely Mountain, reality sets in—and it doesn’t smell so pleasant. We examine Tolkien’s skillful prose and worldbuilding as the company confront the desolation left by Smaug and realize they really have no plan–just the map they carry.

We also look at:

 * Why are the dwarves so quick to lose hope?
 * Is Bilbo the real leader of this quest?
 * How do Tolkien’s maps [https://www.theonering.com/maps-of-middle-earth/] shape the story?
 * Dragon desolation: does Smaug’s evil actually change the land?

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139. The Problem with Thorin – The Hobbit #26

Tolkien makes it pretty clear what he thinks about politicians in this chapter… While Thorin and company regain their royal swagger, the Master of Laketown plots to save his own skin and run them out of town.

We also look at:

 * Our 3 Year Anniversary!
 * The men’s songs are a little too positive.
 * Are the dwarves getting TOO confident?
 * What happened to Bilbo?  Where’d he go in this part of the chapter?

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138. What Tolkien Really Thinks About Politicians – The Hobbit #25

Were back looking at the first half of Chapter 10, “A Warm Welcome.” In this episode, we discuss the arrival of Bilbo and the dwarves at Laketown (check out Tolkien’s drawing [https://www.theonering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/laketown-jrr-tolkien.jpg]), how this chapter leans on Tolkien’s world building—from Laketown’s real-life archaeological inspiration to the unexplained trade relations between elves and men, and how Thorin is now looking to Bilbo to lead.

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 * The release of The Hunt for Gollum
 * Try to figure out what the elves and men were actually trading–and what are the elves actually giving them men in return for the wine and apples

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137. Do the elves have ANYTHING valuable to trade? – The Hobbit #24

In this very special episode, we reveal the exact barrel music sung in Thranduil’s halls as the dwarves were tossed into the river!  😉 Then, we get into the details of barrel physics, the river, and why there might be “raft-elves”.

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 * The parallels between the Dwarves song and the Barrel song.
 * Why being saved by giant eagles is more believable than surviving a barrel rapid-ride from The Hobbit films.

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136. The Lowest IQ Elves of Middle-earth? – The Hobbit #23

Bilbo fully embraces his role as hero and finds a way to save the dwarves — but not before we find out how the Elvenking distrusts the dwarves while comparing himself to the great wealthy kings of old.

This week we also look at:

 * The announcement of a new Lord of the Rings land/attraction in a new Universal park.
 * The significance of the elves residence in caves.
 * Why is the elf king so petty?
 * The strength of Dorwinion wine.
 * How effective are these magic doors really?

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135. The Greedy and Petty Elves of Mirkwood – The Hobbit #22

Join Jonathan Watson, Michael Grumbine, and Dan Coats as we read through The SIlmarillion, talk about The Rings of Power, and explore all the ages of Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

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