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Episode 2: Bilbo’s Birthday

E2: Bilbo’s Birthday

It’s Bilbo’s birthday! Mal and Jo continue their deep dive into The Fellowship of the Ring. They discuss the first two chapters of the book before being joined by Bryan Cogman to discuss the corresponding portion of the film (15:10 — 43:48).
Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin 
Guest: Bryan Cogman 
Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Jamie Yukich 
Studio Production: Jacob Cornett 
Social: Jomi Adeniran 
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

Joanna Robinson is a cultural critic appearing on several podcasts, including ‘House of R,’ ‘Prestige TV,’ and ‘Trial by Content.’ Formerly a senior writer at Vanity Fair from 2014-21, she is the author of the New York Times bestselling book ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.’

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Mallory Rubin is the director of content at The Ringer and the cohost of ‘House of R’ and ‘Binge Mode.’

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