# 200: The FotR 6: Frodo Picks Up What Bilbo Leaves Behind

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Podcast: [Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lord-of-the-rings-lorecast-j-r-r-tolkien-s-world-writings-explained-5072083)
Published: 2026-02-09T05:00:45+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2053

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