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The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

A fantasy novel about Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit drawn into a quest by the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug. The journey takes him through wild lands and encounters with trolls, goblins, and a mysterious ring.

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Ranked #38 of 1942 · 310 pages · Published 1937

Mentioned 18× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 18 episodes, most recently on Jul 25, 2024.

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Every episode where this book came up, newest first. Timestamps are approximate; each mention links to its source.

  1. #2180Jordan Peterson

    Mentioned by Jordan Peterson · 02:15:41 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  2. #2041Steve Strope

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 00:52:08 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  3. #1866Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand

    Mentioned by Ari Shaffir, Shane Gillis & Mark Normand · 03:14:54 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  4. #1769Jordan Peterson

    Mentioned by Jordan Peterson · 02:25:28 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  5. #1713Mike Baker

    Mentioned by Mike Baker · 00:23:23 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  6. #1700Eleanor Kerrigan

    Mentioned by Eleanor Kerrigan · 02:01:49 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  7. #958Jordan Peterson

    Mentioned by Jordan Peterson · 01:35:52 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  8. #778Ari Shaffir

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 00:43:58 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  9. #745Ari Shaffir

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 01:50:29 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  10. #651Jordan Gilbert

    Mentioned by Jordan Gilbert · 02:36:15 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  11. #633Alex Winter

    Mentioned by Alex Winter · 00:21:55 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  12. #592Bert Kreischer

    Mentioned by Bert Kreischer · 01:25:30 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  13. #492Dave Attell

    Mentioned by Dave Attell · 00:11:46 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  14. #437Scott Sigler

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 01:04:21 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  15. #427Cliffy B

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 00:10:00 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  16. #356Dan Hardy

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 02:05:09 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  17. #229Ari Shaffir

    Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · 00:09:07 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

  18. #135John Heffron, Joey Diaz

    Mentioned by John Heffron, Joey Diaz · 00:55:14 · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)

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