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There And Back Again — Arts
There And Back Again

In this series, story expert Alastair Stephens guides you through the pages of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Latest Episodes:

There And Back Again 72: Well, I’m Back Jul 16, 2025
Show notes

In this week’s session, we fight for the soul of the Shire and find a new peace in the last three chapters of The Lord of the Rings.

Thank you so much for listening! For the slides accompanying this podcast, click here. Please join me in my new podcasts: Stars and Swords, and Shire Reckoning!
Show notes:

The Lord of the Rings: A Reader’s Companion (Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull)

LOTRProject

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien (edited by Humphrey Carpenter)

Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien (Matthew T. Dickerson and Jonathan Evans)

The Last Star In Hollywood

“Map of the US and Middle Earth superimposed showing the real size of Bilbo’s and Frodo and Sam’s journey.” (Reddit)

There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 72: Well, I’m Back Jul 16, 2025
Show notes

In this week’s session, we fight for the soul of the Shire and find a new peace in the last three chapters of The Lord of the Rings.

Thank you so much for listening! For the slides accompanying this podcast, click here. Please join me in my new podcasts: Stars and Swords, and Shire Reckoning!
Show notes:

The Lord of the Rings: A Reader’s Companion (Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull)

LOTRProject

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien (edited by Humphrey Carpenter)

Ents, Elves, and Eriador: The Environmental Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien (Matthew T. Dickerson and Jonathan Evans)

The Last Star In Hollywood

“Map of the US and Middle Earth superimposed showing the real size of Bilbo’s and Frodo and Sam’s journey.” (Reddit)

There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again: Update Jan 03, 2024
Show notes

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! In this short update, I’ll share some plans I have for the end of the podcast, and talk a little about a new show you might like.

Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS!

Show notes:

Stars and Swords: Footnoting Genre Fiction

There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again: Update Jan 03, 2024
Show notes

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! In this short update, I’ll share some plans I have for the end of the podcast, and talk a little about a new show you might like.

Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS!

Show notes:

Stars and Swords: Footnoting Genre Fiction

There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 71: The Road Goes Ever On And On Jul 28, 2018
Show notes

In this week’s session, we return to Rivendell and say some fond farewells in chapters six and seven of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS!

Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com.
There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 71: The Road Goes Ever On And On Jul 28, 2018
Show notes

In this week’s session, we return to Rivendell and say some fond farewells in chapters six and seven of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.

Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS!

Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com.
There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 70: The Return Of The King Jul 20, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we crown King Elessar and begin our long farewells in chapters five and six of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 70: The Return Of The King Jul 20, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we crown King Elessar and begin our long farewells in chapters five and six of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 69: The Steward And The King Jul 13, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we welcome Frodo and Sam back to the land of the living, and discuss the greatest romance in Middle-earth in chapters four and five of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 69: The Steward And The King Jul 13, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we welcome Frodo and Sam back to the land of the living, and discuss the greatest romance in Middle-earth in chapters four and five of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 68: For Good Or Ill Jul 06, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, the eagles are coming and the Ring is destroyed in chapters three and four of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 68: For Good Or Ill Jul 06, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, the eagles are coming and the Ring is destroyed in chapters three and four of Book Six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 67: The End Of All Things Jun 22, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we approach the final fate of the ring with a discussion of heroism, strength and fortitude in the shadow of Mount Doom in chapter three of book six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 67: The End Of All Things Jun 22, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we approach the final fate of the ring with a discussion of heroism, strength and fortitude in the shadow of Mount Doom in chapter three of book six of The Lord of the Rings.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 66: The Cracks Of Doom Jun 09, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we continue book six of The Lord of the Rings with more discussion of hope and despair, greatness and grace, and strong masculine relationships.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 66: The Cracks Of Doom Jun 09, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we continue book six of The Lord of the Rings with more discussion of hope and despair, greatness and grace, and strong masculine relationships.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 65: Beyond All Towers Strong And High Jun 01, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we begin book six of The Lord of the Rings with the return to Samwise Gamgee, the influence of the ring, and spontaneous poetry.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 65: Beyond All Towers Strong And High Jun 01, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we begin book six of The Lord of the Rings with the return to Samwise Gamgee, the influence of the ring, and spontaneous poetry.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 64: Back To The Black Gate May 25, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we conclude book five of The Lord of the Rings with the march to Morannon, Aragorn’s mercy, and Pippin’s last stand.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

There And Back Again 64: Back To The Black Gate May 25, 2018
Show notes
In this week’s session, we conclude book five of The Lord of the Rings with the march to Morannon, Aragorn’s mercy, and Pippin’s last stand.
Download the mp3 here, subscribe on iTunes, on YouTube or via RSS! Show notes:

See the slides for this session

There And Back Again: Production Schedule

Support Point North on Patreon!

Keep Point North caffeinated by buying me a coffee!

Pledge your support directly via PayPal!

If you have thoughts on this episode, get in touch! Follow Point North on Twitter, like on Facebook, or send email to pointnorthmedia@gmail.com. There And Back Again is a Point North Media production by Alastair Stephens, and is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike license.

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