The Hobbit
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Hobbit has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on SmartLess.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. It is recognized as a classic in children's literature and is one of the best-selling books of all time, with over 100 million copies sold.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
How do different shows talk about The Hobbit?
2 shows discussed The Hobbit in these episodes.
- Two Hot Takes — 1 episode
- SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about The Hobbit on podcasts?
Morgan (last name not stated) and Jason Bateman brought up The Hobbit; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Two Hot Takes.
- Couldn't Leave Ya Hanging || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast on Two Hot Takes (Jan 2026) — Morgan (last name not stated)
- Benedict Cumberbatch | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025) — Jason Bateman
What is The Hobbit mentioned alongside?
The Hobbit is most often mentioned alongside Bob Bennett, Star Trek and Empath.
Mentioned together: Bob Bennett, Star Trek, Empath, Martin Freeman, Sophie Hunter, Max Porter, Wanda Ventham, Timothy Carlton, Michael Frayn, Screen Actors Guild