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634: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 113
Corey and Maggie look forward towards Rings of Power Season 3, with a discussion of their Sneak Peak videos.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 113, recorded on September 29, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Stu...
632: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 111
Maggie and Corey return for a fun activity: An Unexpected Adaptation Workshop!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 111, recorded on September 8, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke...
633: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 112
Maggie and Corey are joined by special guest Bradley Bethel, to discuss his film project, "Ranger of the North." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38079687/?ref=fnallttl1Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 112, recorded on September 15, 2025.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHcJi8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Episode guest: Bradley Bethel his film project, "Ranger of the North" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3807...
631: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 110
Maggie and Corey return to their unplanned and unsurprisingly detailed analysis of the opening of the Joe Wright Pride and Prejudice film.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 110, recorded on August 18, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie...
630: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 109
Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice, doing a close discussion and watch-along of the Wright adaptation.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 109, recorded on August 11, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuni...
629: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 108
Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice, doing some close analysis of the openings for the two film adaptations.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 108, recorded on July 28, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signum...
627: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 106
Maggie and Corey return to the planning of the opening episode of their new Adaptation video series.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 106, recorded on July 7, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/direc...
628: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 107
Corey and Maggie return to some more detailed planning of Episode 1 of the P&P Project.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 107, recorded on July 21, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-...
626: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 105
Corey and Maggie return to the pilot of the new Pride and Prejudice project.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 105, recorded on June 30, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Join ...
624: SilmFilm 7-30: The Frame Story
The SilmFilm team returns for the penultimate session of Season 7. It is time to discuss the frame! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
625: SilmFilm 7-31: Music for Season 7
In the season finale of Season 7 of SilmFilm, Corey and Marie and Nick are joined by Phil Menzies to discuss his latest compositions!
622: SilmFilm 7-28: Episode 12
The SilmFilm team returns with the second of the three episodes on the Battle itself. The hour of treachery has struck! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X_6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu
623: SilmFilm 7-29: Episode 13
The SilmFilm Team returns, and it is time for the tears to flow unchecked. It is time for the grim season finale. Aure Entuluva! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
621: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 104
Maggie and Corey return for another production meeting, planning Episode 1 of our forthcoming Austen analysis!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 104, recorded on June 9, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity...
620: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 103
Maggie and Corey return, to invite their viewer to join them in a production meeting for the proposed new Pride and Prejudice pilot.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 103, recorded on June 2, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke ht...
618: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 101
Welcome behind the scenes, as Corey and Maggie record a FanTrack commentary on Rings of Power Season 2, Ep 2.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 101, recorded on May 5, 2025. Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. ht...
619: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 102
Corey and Maggie, excited by their first experiment, are trying another FanTracks recording, watching Andor, s1e1 together.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 102, recorded on May 12, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://sig...
617: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 100
In their centennial episode, Maggie and Corey talk about some future plans and discuss adaptation analysis possibilities with the attendees.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 100, recorded on April 21, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or ...
616: SilmFilm 7-27: Season 7 Casting
It's time for the Season 7 Casting episode on SilmFilm, where we review the voting and find out which actors are going to get their big breaks! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X_6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu
615: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 99
Maggie and Corey are joined by Ben Davis for an anticipatory discussion of the material to be adapted in The Hunt for Gollum.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 99, recorded on March 31, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the re...
614: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 98
Corey and Maggie return to Narnia and the unfortunate Voyage of the Dawn Treader adaptation in order to address the question: Wherein does its badness consist?Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 98, recorded on March 24, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/...
613: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 97
Maggie and Corey return to Narnia to discuss Prince Caspian, focusing on the intro and the summoning of the Witch.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 97, recorded on March 10, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings he...
611: SilmFilm 7-26: Episode 11
The Day Has Come! The Night is Passing! Tonight we discuss Episode 11, the first episode of the Battle proper. Let the Unnumbered Tears begin to flow! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X_6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu
612: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 96
Maggie and Corey turn aside for a discussion we've wanted to have for a long time: Rogue One as an adaptation.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 96, recorded on March 3, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. h...
608: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 95
Corey and Maggie turn to Narnia! Anticipating a new adaptation, we look at the earlier adaptations of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 95, recorded on February 17, 2025. Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • Signum University Annual Fundraising ... Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordin...
609: SilmFilm 7-24: Episode 9
Tonight the SilmFilm team moves on to Episode 9, "The Death of Laughter". Join us for the uplifting discussion! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenu
610: SilmFilm 7-25: Episode 10
Join the SilmFilm team for a discussion of the script for Episode 10 of Season 7. It's time for everyone to say goodbye! And fight dragons. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenu
607: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 94
Today Maggie and Corey are joined by Signum SPACE Preceptor Anni Fosberg to discuss anime conventions and the War of the Rohirrim.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuOther Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 94, recorded on February 3, 2025.Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to...
605: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 93
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey pop in for a brief update from Principal Photography on the next Rings & Realms project! Thank you for your support for our project. We reached the goal! Join the fun while you can. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 93, recorded on January 13, 2025. Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X_6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P
606: SilmFilm 7-23: Episode 8
Corey Olsen and the SilmFilm writers' team discuss the episode outline of Episode 8, in which we return to Ulfang and the armies of the Emperor of Bree. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Signum Studios just launched another Kickstarter for a new project: Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menu Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X_6biE7MLLGssLtApH8P
604: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 92
Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke are joined today by Daniel Falconer, to discuss his work with Weta Workshop on several Tolkien adaptations.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 92, recorded on January 6, 2025.Signum Studios just launched another Kickstarter for a new project: Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuThank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellan...
603: SilmFilm 7-22: Episode 7
Nick and Marie join Corey to discuss Episode 7 of Season 7 -- the second half of the Union of Maedhros summit meeting. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Annual Fundraising Campaign started. https://youtube.com/live/6F9RlxP9ljQ
602: SilmFilm 7-21: Episode 6
Tonight, Corey and Marie and Nick discuss episode 6 of season 7: the first episode of the Union of Maedhros summit meeting. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
600: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 90
It's Christmas week, and Maggie and Corey return to the Christmas Carol for some close analysis of parallel scenes: The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 90, recorded on December 23, 2024.Signum Studios just launched another Kickstarter for a new project: Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuAnnual Fundraising Campaign started. Please consider supporting Signum University. https://youtube.com/live/6F9RlxP9ljQJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist...
601: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 91
Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke turn at last to a detailed discussion of The War of the Rohirrim!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 91, recorded on December 30, 2024.Signum Studios just launched another Kickstarter for a new project: Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=usermenuThank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW4X6biE7MLLGssLtApH8PJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the record...
598: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 89
Maggie returns from her whirlwind experience on the red carpet in London to discuss the War of the Rohirrim premiere with Corey.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 89, recorded on December 9, 2024.Annual Fundraising Campaign started. https://youtube.com/live/6F9RlxP9ljQJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/s...
599: SilmFilm 7-20: Episode 5
SilmFilm is back, and tonight we discuss Episode 5, in which Galadriel does diplomacy with the Emperor of Bree. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
597: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 88
Corey and Maggie are joined today by special guest Leith McPherson, dialect coach for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (and the Hobbit films!).Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 88, recorded on December 2, 2024.We are sorry for the audio issues for this episode.Annual Fundraising Campaign started. https://youtube.com/live/6F9RlxP9ljQJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-...
596: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 87
Corey and Maggie return to War of the Rohirrim, looking through a couple recent promo videos for the upcoming adaptation.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 87, recorded on November 18, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvFollow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor h...
594: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 85
Corey and Maggie return to the War of the Rohirrim Tapestry.Thank you for all your help in funding Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 85, recorded on November 4, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXM...
595: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 86
Corey and Maggie are delighted to have Jordan Rannells back to talk about his new adaptation project: the Hobbit Soundscape.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 86, recorded on November 11, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Episode guest: Jordan Rannells Website: https://jordanrannells.com/ Discount code: SIGNUM25Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https...
593: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 84
Maggie and Corey are joined by Kirsten Cairns, greendragon from The One Ring dot Net, to discuss the War of the Rohirrim tapestry.Thank you for all your help in funding Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 84, recorded on October 28, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Ep...
592: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 83
Maggie and Corey are back from Rings & Realms land, and ready to do some discussion and debrief from the Season 2 RoP experience!Thank you for all your help in funding Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 83, recorded on October 21, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Joi...
591: SilmFilm 7-19: More Music!
Tonight we are joined by our Australian contingent to discuss more original compositions for Season 6! Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
590: SilmFilm 7-18: Season 7, Episode 4
It's time for Episode 4 of Season 7. Unions will be forged! Trauma, revisited! Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
589: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 82
In the last week before Maggie and Corey disappear into the studio for Rings & Realms production, they will discuss the War of the Rohirrim trailer!Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 82, recorded on August 26, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory...
588: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 81
The new and Official trailer of Rings of Power Season 2 has dropped -- and the Tom Bombadil song! Let's discuss. Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 81, recorded on August 19, 2024.Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/Join us on the Signu...
587: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 80
As Maggie and Corey continue to prepare for Season 2 of the Rings of Power (Rings & Realms planning continues!), they will discuss today the latest BTS video. Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 80, recorded on August 12, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Follow our Twitter accounts for up...
586: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 79
Maggie and Corey return to the new Rings of Power trailer and BTS video! Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 79, recorded on August 5, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgar...
585: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 78
Corey is back from SDCC, and the new Rings of Power trailer has dropped! Let's discuss what we've learned. Please help us reach our goal to fund Rings and Realms Season Two. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/rings-and-realms-season-2 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 78, recorded on July 29, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien P...
584: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 77
Corey and Maggie return for some discussion of recent Tolkien Adaptation news! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 77, recorded on July 8, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / mythgardian Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime ...
583: SilmFilm 7-17: Season 7, Episode 3
Tonight the SilmFilm team discusses Episode 3 of Season 7, which gives us an important battlefield death. Not for the last time! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
582: SilmFilm 7-16: Season 7, Episode 2
It’s time to discuss the script for Episode 2 of Season 7! Hurin and Huor return, Maedhros plans, and Galadriel departs. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
580: SilmFilm 7-15: Telepathic Communication
This evening on SilmFilm we discuss the Osanwe-kenta -- that is, telepathy -- and how we plan to handle it in SilmFilm. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
581: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 76
Today Maggie and Corey go back to the Rings of Power Season 2 BTS video to do some more analysis! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 76, recorded on June 17, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / mythgardian Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekl...
579: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 75
Today we get the opportunity to discuss the adaptation of Tolkien into opera! We are joined by Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Buttle to discuss upcoming Tolkien opera! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 75, recorded on June 3, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guests: Composer Paul Godfrey and singer Simon Buttle discussing their officially licensed operatic adaptations of Tolkien's works. https://www.paulcorfieldgodfrey.co.uk/ Join us on the Signum University Discord serv...
576: SilmFilm 7-13: Season 7, Episode 1
Tonight we discuss the script of Episode 1! Join us in Gondolin for the first episode of the season. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
577: SilmFilm 7-14: Music Commissioning
It is time to discuss music! Tonight we meet with Phillip Menzies, the SilmFilm composer, to discuss the commissioning of music for Season 7. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
578: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 74
Finally, actual Season 2 Rings of Power stuff has dropped -- the first teaser trailer and some BTS footage. Join Maggie and Corey for some in-depth discussion! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 74, recorded on May 20, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / mythgardian Rings and Realms: / ringsan...
575: SilmFilm 7-12: Questions Moving Forward
Tonight the SilmFilm team prepares the casting call for the new Season 7 characters! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
573: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 73
Today, Maggie and Corey return for further discussion with Jordan Rannells, talking about soundtracks and audio as a medium of story adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 73, recorded on May 13, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Jordan Rannells of the Long Expected Soundscape https://jordanrannells.com/ https://jordanrannells.com/shop/p/a-l... Fans of Other Minds and Hands can get 25% off their purchase with code Signum25 Also, check out Jordan's YouTube cha...
574: SilmFilm 7-11: The Frame Story
The SilmFilm team plans out the Frame story for Season 7. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
572: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 72
Today Maggie and Corey are joined by Jordan Rannells of the Long Expected Soundscape, to discuss audio and musical adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 72, recorded on May 6, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Jordan Rannells of the Long Expected Soundscape https://jordanrannells.com/ https://jordanrannells.com/shop/p/a-l... Fans of Other Minds and Hands can get 25% off their purchase with code Signum25 Also, check out Jordan's YouTube channel: https://www.y...
571: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 71
Tonight Corey and Maggie return to the Cracks of Doom! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 71, recorded on April 29, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / mythgardian Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adaptatio...
569: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 70
Today Maggie and Corey return to Tolkien in order to begin looking more carefully at the act of translation being done in the process of the conversion from book to film. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 70, recorded on April 8, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / my...
570: SilmFilm 7-10: Nirnaeth Arnoediad
Having planned the outline of Season 7, it is now time to think in a little more detail about the last quarter of the season: the Battle itself. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
567: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 68
Happy Gondorian New Year! Corey and Maggie celebrate the day with a discussion of their discussion of the adaptation of the Prologue to the Lord of the Rings. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 68, recorded on March 25, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Ben Davis, from Studio Lab Studio Lab / studiolabnh Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor...
568: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 69
Maggie and Corey make a brief return to Arrakis this evening, joined once more by our resident Dune experts, Dom Nardi and Trevor Brierly Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 69, recorded on April 1, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Dom Nardi Trevor Brierly / dunescholars Discovering Dune https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/di... / 61896505 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor...
566: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 67
Maggie and Corey turn from Arrakis and return to their Children's Lit Adaptation sub-theme with Peter Pan. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 67, recorded on March 18 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Follow our Twitter accounts for updates: Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor / tolkienprof Signum University / signumu Mythgard Institute / mythgardian Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie di...
565: SilmFilm 7-09: Season Outline
It's time to outline Season 7! Let's make a plan.
562: SilmFilm 7-08: Minor Storylines
Tonight we finish the general plot discussions with a consideration of the dwarf and villain plot lines in Season 7. Next stop, episode outline!
563: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 65
Corey and Maggie head to the Hundred Acre Wood for an Openings discussion about a Bear of Very Little Brain. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 65, recorded on March 4, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the show. Rings a...
561: SilmFilm 7-07: Minor Storylines
Tonight the SilmFilm Team tackles various minor characters and subplots, ironing out the final details of the Season 7 story.
564: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 66
Join Maggie and Corey for analysis of the recently released Dune 2, one of the most remarkable adaptations in years. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 66, recorded on March 11, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time read...
559: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 63
Maggie and Corey return to our Openings series for a consideration of Alice in Wonderland. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 63, recorded on February 12, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the show. Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adaptation o...
560: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 64
Today, a case study of a modulation adaptation: Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland (2010), following up on last week's Alice discussion. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 64, recorded on February 19, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the...
558: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 62
Maggie and Corey continue the Openings series to discuss Dune, including the 1984 and 2021 adaptations. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 62, recorded on January 15, 2024. Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the show. Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic ...
557: SilmFilm 7-06: Union of Maedhros
Tonight, the SilmFilm team continues its big-picture planning discussions, considering the Union of Maedhros.
556: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 61
Maggie and Corey continue in the holiday spirit with a close analysis of the Moment of Change in the Christmas Carol. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 61, recorded on December 18, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the show. Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime...
555: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 60
It's the holidays! Maggie and Corey revisit the Christmas Carol as part of their Openings series. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 60, recorded on December 11, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to review and reflect on the show. Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Corey and Maggie did a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adapta...
553: SilmFilm 7-04: The Frame Story
Tonight we decide on the subject of the Frame story for Season 7.
554: SilmFilm 7-05: HĂşrin Thalion
The SilmFilm team begins working through the primary plot elements of the season, beginning with the primary character: Hurin Thalion. 2023 Fundraising Campaign Webathon, at 1pm, Saturday, December 9 Join us for the culmination of our 2023 Fundraising Campaign! / signumuniversity / signumu We will celebrate Signum and its programs, checking in on what’s going on around the university. We will have some fun together, celebrating our weekly broadcasts. And most importantly, we will announce and launch our newest program: Signum’s big new publishing endeavor! Schedule for the day: 1pm What’s up at Signum 4pm Announcement: Official Launch of Signum’s new Publishing System. 6pm Broadcast fun and gaming
552: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 59
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today the Openings Series gets seasonal as Maggie and Corey discuss adaptations of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 59, recorded on November 27, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... It is time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign! https://youtu.be/O3FLTIY6plQ We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Other Minds and Hands drawing, here is the li...
551: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 58
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their Openings Series by discussing Emma, focusing on the 2020 and 1996 films, and Clueless. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 58, recorded on November 20, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... It is time for Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign! https://youtu.be/O3FLTIY6plQ We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Other Minds and Hands drawing, here is th...
547: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 57
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today, Maggie and I discuss the video-game adaptation process with the development team for the new Return to Moria game. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 57, recorded on November 6, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Signum University Annual Fundraising campaign has just started. https://youtu.be/O3FLTIY6plQ We are doing weekly drawings for giveaways to celebrate the campaign. You can sign up for the drawing through Google forms. For this week’s Other Minds and Hands drawing, here i...
548: SilmFilm 7-01: A Look Ahead
It is time to look at the Road Ahead. How do we get from the Land of the Dead that Live to the War of Wrath?
550: SilmFilm 7-03: Sauron, Galadriel, and the East
What are Galadriel and Sauron up to? Are their activities connected at all? And who are the Easterlings anyway, from a Beleriandic perspective?
549: SilmFilm 7-02: Scope of Season 7
It's time to sit down and think thoroughly through the scope of Season 7!
546: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 56
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation The Openings Series continues with more indulgence in Jane Austen! Today, we discuss Sense and Sensibility: the book, the 1995 film, and 2008 BBC miniseries. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 56, recorded on October 30, 2023 SPECIAL GUEST announcement for the next week! (Monday, November 6) The development team for the new Lord of the Rings video game, Return to Moria, is going to join us live at 4 PM ET (new normal time) for a discussion of the game and of adapting Tolkien for video games. Should be a great session! Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Host...
545: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 55
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their Openings series with a look at Pride and Prejudice Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 55, recorded on October 23, 2023 Join us on Mondays at 4 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to revie...
544: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 54
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their Openings series, examining the Fellowship of the Rings, including text alongside Bakshi and Jackson's adaptations. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 54, recorded on October 19, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... A NEW SCHEDULE! New time, starting next week, is Mondays at 4 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whe...
543: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 53
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today we begin our Openings series! Let's talk about The Hobbit, doing a close comparison of the beginnings of the book, the Rankin-Bass film, and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 53, recorded on October 12, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP S...
542: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 52
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today, Maggie and Corey return to talk about the importance of audience in the work of adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 52, recorded on October 5, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolki...
541: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 51
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Let's talk about canon! Today we consider a complex case: The LOTR Extended Cuts and Presentation Reel. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 51, recorded on September 21, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new ...
540: SilmFilm 6-33: Season 6 Music
It's the season finale for Season 6: The Music Episode, with our soundtrack team!
539: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 50
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey talk about where we came from and where we are heading as we broadcast our 50th episode. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 50, recorded on August 3, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Fr... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to...
538: SilmFilm 6-32: Season 6 Art
In the penultimate session of Season 6, the SilmFilm team discusses art commissions for Season 6.
535: SilmFilm 6-30: Season 6, Episode 12
Tonight we discuss the penultimate episode of Season 6: the Hunt of the Wolf! Esplora il podcast
536: SilmFilm 6-31: Season 6, Episode 13
Tonight we discuss the finale of Season 6: the trip to Mandos! The Final Escape from Bondage!
537: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 49
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation How should adaptations engage with fans? What does good fan engagement look like? Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 49, recorded on July 27, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. F...
534: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 48
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today, Maggie and Corey consider some current adaptation projects, including Indiana Jones, Barbie, Super Mario, and others. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 48, recorded on June 29, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to T...
533: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 47
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation At risk of continuing to give nightmares to Maggie's daughter, let's talk more about orcs! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 47, recorded on June 15, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time read...
532: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 46
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey return to the depiction of the Bad Guys in the PJ trilogy, focusing this week on Saruman and the orcs. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 46, recorded on June 8, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien...
530: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 45
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their discussion of the LOTR film trilogy with a look at the Bad Guys. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 45, recorded on June 1, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time...
531: SilmFilm 6-29: Season 6 Casting
Tonight is time for casting! It is time to end the suspense for another set of actors hoping for their big break...
528: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 44
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation More about dwarves! Let's talk about post-Peter-Jackson dwarf depictions. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 44, recorded on May 18, 2023 (This is an audio-edited version of the recording to balance the speakers' voices. We are sorry for the audio quality of this episode.) Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP...
527: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 43
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today it is all about dwarves. The adaptation of Dwarves. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 43, recorded on May 11, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who want to revi...
524: SilmFilm 6-28: Season 6 Frame Story
Tonight, we discuss the Frame narrative for Season 6 -- our overlay of the Aragorn/Arwen meeting with Beren and Luthien.
525: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 41
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today Maggie and I are joined by special scholar-guest Sara Brown, and we will be discussing adapting myth. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 41, recorded on April 27, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Dr. Sara Brown Tolkien scholar, Chair of Faculty at Signum University, and a lot more https://signumuniversity.org/people/s... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tol...
526: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 42
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation May the Fourth be with you! Let's talk about Star Wars and adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 42, recorded on May 4, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who ...
522: SilmFilm 6-26: Season 6, Episode 10
Tonight we descend into Hell.
523: SilmFilm 6-27: Season 6, Episode 11
In tonight's episode, we'll be discussing Episode 11 -- the healing of Beren (again), some big family unions, and the wedding of Beren and Luthien.
521: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 40
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Let's discuss that fascinating and complex adaptation project: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 40, recorded on April 13, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or ...
520: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 39
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey are back this week, ready to talk more about the adaptation choices made in the LOTR films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 39, recorded on April 6, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world o...
519: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 38
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey are back, and today they will continue the discussion about Men in the PJ LOTR films, focusing on the TT and RotK films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 38, recorded on March 30, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether yo...
518: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 37
Join Corey and Maggie, joined again by Ben Davis, as they return to the discussion which technical difficulties thwarted last time: Aragorn's depiction in the LOTR films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 37, recorded on March 16, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Ben Davis, Rings and Realms director Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Studio Lab / studiolabnh Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and H... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP S...
517: SilmFilm 6-25: Season 6, Episode 9
Join us tonight for a discussion of Episode 9 of Season 6, in which Beren and Luthien figure out their relationship and celebrate it with a hideous transformation.
515: SilmFilm 6-24: Season 6, Episode 8
It's time to discuss Episode 8 -- the Leap of Beren! Help us iron out what, exactly, Celegorm and Curufin are thinking.
516: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 36
Maggie and Corey are together at StudioLab again this week, joined for more LOTR film analysis by Rings and Realms director Ben Davis. (This is restored from the local recording and from part of the broadcasted version. We are sorry for the delay in processing and for the poor quality of the early part of this restored video.) Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 36, recorded on February 16, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Ben Davis, Rings and Realms director Rings and Realms: / ringsandrealms Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/mi...
514: SilmFilm 6-23: Season 6, Episode 7
Tonight the team discusses Episode 7: The Luthien and Sauron Showdown!
513: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 35
Maggie and Corey welcome Dom Nardi and Trevor Brierly, editors of the book Discovering Dune, to discuss the adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 35, recorded on February 2, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guests: Dom Nardi Trevor Brierly https://twitter.com/DuneScholars Discovering Dune https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/di... https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://you...
511: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 34
Corey and Maggie continue their discussion of Peter Jackson's FOTR film, doing a deeper dive into characters and scenes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 34, recorded on January 19, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/f...
512: SilmFilm 6-22: Season 6 Casting Criteria
Tonight on SilmFilm: casting for Season 6, including Beren!
510: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 33
Today, in a day that seems long in coming, Maggie and Corey are going to roll up their sleeves and begin a discussion of the Peter Jackson films as a Tolkien adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 33, recorded on January 12, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you a...
509: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 32
Today Maggie and Corey return to The Rings of Power to discuss recent developments and also our recent rewatches of the show. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 32, recorded on January 5, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time read...
508: SilmFilm 6-21: Season 6, Episode 6
Tonight we discuss Episode 6 of Season 6, which contains the awesome but very-challenging-to-depict-visually Song Battle between Sauron and Finrod!
507: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 31
Welcome to Part 2 of our Christmas Adaptation Special! Today, we are looking at some Dickens re-arrangements! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 31, recorded on December 22, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For th...
506: SilmFilm 6-20: Season 6, Episode 5
This evening, we will discuss the draft of Episode 5, in which Beren goes to Nargothrond and Luthien goes to prison.
504: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 29
Let's talk about the Princess Bride ... No, there is too much. Let us sum up. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 29, recorded on December 7, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Dr. Faith Acker https://signumuniversity.org/people/f... Shakespeare and the Middle Ages https://signumuniversity.org/course/l... The Life and Times of the English Epic https://signumuniversity.org/course/l... Foundations in Critical Reading and Research, in which both the book and the movie versions are featured (The Anytime Audit, course pack, option will be available soon) https://signumuniversity.org/course/l... For those considering purchasing the courses above Anytime Audit December Sale, through December 31, 2022 https://signumuniversity.org/news/any... More of the Signum/Mythgard things where The Princess Bride is featured. M...
505: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 30
Maggie and Corey's Christmas Special, Part 1! Today we look at classic Retelling Adaptations of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, focusing on "Scrooge" (1951), "Mickey's Christmas Carol" (1983), and "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992). Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 30, recorded on December 15, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 ha...
503: SilmFilm 6-19: Season 6 Art
Tonight is Season 6 Art Commissioning Day. Let's talk about visual design choices for the Beren and Luthien story!
502: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 28
Join Maggie and Corey for further discussion on adaptation theory and some talk about the Rings of Power BTS footage. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 28, recorded on December 1, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan....
500: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 27
Join Corey and Maggie as they discuss and debate some important questions about adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 27, recorded on November 17, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Fall Fundraising Campaign 2022 has started. Watch Corey's announcement. https://youtu.be/4E4L9oMDmV0 Join us for our annual webathon to enjoy presentations from our diverse programs, the traditional Trivia Contest, and the State of the University address. On November 19, starting at 1PM ET (updated!). We will stream on Signum’s Twitch and YouTube channels. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.yo...
501: SilmFilm 6-18: Season 6, Episode 4
Tinuviel! SilmFilm is back, and just in time for the meeting of Beren and Luthien!
499: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 26
Join Corey and Maggie for an interview with Bear McCreary, composer of the score for the Rings of Power Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 26, recorded on November 10, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guests: Special guest: Bear McCreary, composer Website https://bearmccreary.com/ Blog https://bearmccreary.com/bears-blog/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bearmccreary also in the episode is Phillip Menzies, composer on our SilmFilm project. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/ Phillip’s Youtube page where he has all the SilmFilm music https://www.youtube.com/user/philmen32 Fall Fundraising Campaign 2022 has started. Watch Corey's announcement and come to our campaign broadcasts for news on our new programs and more fun. https://youtu.be/4E4L9oMDmV0 Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDA...
498: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 25
Corey and Maggie are back to continue some final reflections on Episode 8 of RoP s1, as time passes and wounds continue to heal. Fall Fundraising Campaign 2022 has started. Watch Lorey's announcement and come to our campaign broadcasts for news on our new programs and more fun. https://youtu.be/4E4L9oMDmV0 Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 25, recorded on November 3, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?...
497: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 24
Join Maggie and Corey for a discussion of Episode 8, as the journey towards Acceptance continues... Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 24, recorded on October 20, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Now that RoP Season 1 has ended, here are some fun suggestions for you, whether you are new to Tolkien's world or a long-time reader/fan. For those who wan...
496: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 23
Corey and Maggie are together again at StudioLab in NH, to answer questions about Episode 7 and anticipate the finale! And we'll be joined by a special guest! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 23, recorded on October 13, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: James Tauber from Digital Tolkien Project https://signumuniversity.org/people/j... Twitter https://twitter.com/DigitalTolkien Digital Tolkien Project website https://digitaltolkien.com/ Digital Text, the course he taught at Signum, in Summer 2022, is now available for Anytime Audit purchase https://signumuniversity.org/course/l... He also teaches Tolkien-related and other modules at SPACE (Signum Portal for Adult Continuing Education) https://signumuniversity.org/non-degr... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at...
495: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 22
Join Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke for a final discussion of Rings of Power Episode 6, and some anticipation of Ep 7 and beyond! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 22, recorded on October 6, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Rings and Realms: https://www.youtube.com/c/RingsandRealms Join Dr. Corey Olsen and Dr. Maggie Parke for a weekly analysis of Pr...
493: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 20
Join Corey and Maggie as we answer some more Episode 4 questions and start getting ready for Episode 5. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 20, recorded on September 22, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Rings and Realms: https://www.youtube.com/c/RingsandRealms Join Dr. Corey Olsen and Dr. Maggie Parke for a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adap...
494: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 21
Join Corey and Maggie for some follow-up on Episode 5, anticipation of Episode 6, and miscellaneous adaptation themes! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 21, recorded on September 29, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule Join us on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Rings and Realms: https://www.youtube.com/c/RingsandRealms Join Dr. Corey Olsen and Dr. Maggie Parke for a weekly analysis of Prime Vi...
490: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 17
Join us today for the deep breath before the plunge -- a casual moment to talk about what we are up to and to take your questions about the show!
491: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 18
Maggie and Corey do some Q&A after this week's Rings and Realms episode, and anticipate Episode 3.
492: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 19
Join Corey Olsen and Maggie Parke, who are here to discuss Numenor, dads, bad guys, and whatever else you have questions about in RoP!
489: SilmFilm 6-17: Musical Commissioning
Tonight on SilmFilm, we discuss the score for Season 6, and the musical commissions we have in mind for our staff composer, Phillip Menzies.
488: SilmFilm 6-16: Season 6 Episode 3
Tonight we discuss Episode 3 of Season 6: Beren avenges his father and hits the road!
487: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 16
Today we are joined by the legendary John Howe to discuss visual adaptation of Tolkien. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 17, recorded on August 17, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: John Howe https://www.john-howe.com/blog/ Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... A new program starting on August 31: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUp... Join Dr. Corey Olsen and Dr. Maggie Parke for a weekly analysis of Prime Video's epic adaptation of Tolkien’s myt...
485: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 15
Join Corey and Maggie for some long-delayed trailer discussion, in a cool new location! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 16, recorded on Augast 3, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the live schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule ...
484: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 14
Come for an Open Q&A with Corey (Maggie can't make it today!) about the trailers and the ComiCon rollout of the #ringsofpower Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 15, recorded on July 27, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the live schedule here. ht...
486: SilmFilm 6-15: Season 6 Episode 2
Time to discuss Episode 2! Betrayal! Violence!
483: SilmFilm 6-14: The Depiction of Magic
Tonight we discuss Magic and its representation in the Beren and Luthien story!
482: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 13
Join Corey and Maggie as they discuss the new Rings of Power metateaser and discuss TolkienTok with some awesome TikTokers.
481: SilmFilm 6-13: Season 6 Episode 1
Tonight we discuss the script of Episode 1 of Season 6! There are ghosts, vampires, frustrated balrogs, desperate outlaws, and the heirs of kings.
480: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 12
Join Corey and Maggie as they share more details from their discussions with the Rings of Power showrunners and continue discussing Empire images. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 13, recorded on June 15, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the l...
479: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 11
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 12, recorded on June 8, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the live schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule More about the individual programs Exploring the Lord of the Rings: a sentence-by-sentence...
478: SilmFilm 6-12: The Frame Story
Join us tonight for a discussion of the Frame story for Season 6! (Hint: Tinuviel! Tinuviel!)
477: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 10
Let's discuss the recent Wheel of Time adaptation! Corey really admires it and dares you to change his mind!
476: SilmFilm 6-11: Beren and Lúthien – Finale
Tonight we finish the plot outline discussion for Season 6. Time to resolve the issues with the end of the season...
474: SilmFilm 6-10: Beren and Lúthien – Part 4
This evening we finish thinking through the arc of the Beren and Luthien story, focusing on the final sequence: To Mandos and Back Again.
475: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 9
Today, Maggie and Corey are joined by Sergio and Cesar from the Tolkien Talk YouTube channel in Brazil! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 10, recorded on May 18, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Sergio and Cesar from the Tolkien Talk YouTube channel in Brazil Youtube https://www.youtube.com/TolkienTalk Twitter https://twitter.com/TolkienTalkBR Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly...
473: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 8
Join Corey and Maggie as they discuss their whirlwind trip to London for Amazon Prime Video's Sneak Peek Rings of Power experience! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 9, recorded on May 10, 2022 What Corey and Maggie are talking about, you can find out some of the atmosphere of the event from the OneRing.net article by Justin Sewell here, https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2022... and from the Tolkien Guide's post here. https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/pl...
472: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 7
Today we are joined by the Voice of Geekdom, to talk about the idea of "canon". Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 8, recorded on April 20, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Voice of Geekdom YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/VoiceofGeekdom Twitter https://twitter.com/VoiceOfGeek Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgar...
471: SilmFilm 6-09: Beren and Lúthien – Part 3
Tonight: How many dogfights do we really want to do in one episode? And how do we depict the dynamics of Beren and Luthien's relationship at this stage?
470: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 6
Today we will think through the Elvish political situation in Eriador in the Second Age, considering the opportunities and challenges that the Rings of Power show faces. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 7, recorded on April 13, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.o...
468: SilmFilm 6-08: Beren and Lúthien – Part 2
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467: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 5
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 5, recorded on March 30, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ You can check the live schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule More about the individual programs Exploring the Lord of the Rings: a sentence-by-sentenc...
466: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 4
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 4, recorded on March 23, 2022 Today, Corey and Maggie are joined by our second special guest, not-so-clueless fangirl Helen from the Clueless Fangirl, and discuss NĂşmenor in the #RingsOfPower adaptation. Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkein Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Helen from The Clueless Fangirl Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvuc... Twitter https://twitter.com/HelenaLahnstein Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offer...
465: SilmFilm 6-07: Beren and Lúthien – Part 1
Tonight we start on the Beren and Luthien story, and we decide the order of the first part of the season.
464: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 3
Today we pause to take a real look at the Rings of Power trailer -- not to speculate about events or to worry about details, but to consider themes and the larger story. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 3, recorded on March 16, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkein Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.o...
463: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 2
Today we have both cohosts, and we are also joined by our first guest: Knewbettadobetta, whom you can follow on TikTok. Today we'll discuss the significance of background lore choices and what it means for an adaptation to be "faithful". Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 2, recorded on March 9, 2022 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkein Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Knewbettadobetta Twitter https://twitter.com/Knewbettadobet1 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@knewbettadobetta Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMight... Other Minds and Hands takes place (almost) every week at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUnive... and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly a...
462: SilmFilm 6-06: Nargothrond and Doriath
So how do we shape the Nargothrond and Doriath suplots of the Beren and Luthien story?
461: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 1
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 1, recorded on February 23, 2022 In the first episode of Other Minds and Hands, Corey Olsen gives an introduction to Tolkien adaptation, starting with Tolkien’s vision for his legendarium from his famous Letter to Milton Waldman, and then addressing some of the widespread reactions to the upcoming Amazon adaptation. Next episode will be at 4 pm US Eastern, Wednesday, March 9. Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkein Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Corey Olsen is offering several free and open weekly and biweekly programs on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and other topics at Mythgard Institute. https://mythgard.org/ Those recordings can be found on this Signum University Youtube channel as well as on our podcasts. https://mythgard.org/listen/ The audio versions of this show will be added to the Tolkien Professor podcast. We also provid...
460: SilmFilm 6-05: Glaurung, Thingol, and...?
So, what exactly is Glaurung up to during the Beren and Luthien story?
458: Character Posters from #LOTRROP: Who are these people? Part 1
Let's discuss the Character Posters that dropped today!
459: Character Posters from #LOTRROP: Who are these people? Part 2
Let's discuss the Character Posters that dropped today!
457: SilmFilm 6-04: Villains - Dorthonion
Meanwhile, what exactly happened in Dorthonion? How is Sauron involved? Thuringwethil?
456: SilmFilm 6-03: Sauron and Thuringwethil
Okay, so what is Thuringwethil's story, anyway? How did she die, but also, how did she live? And what does this tell us about Sauron?
455: SilmFilm 6-02: Villains
And now to plan one of Sauron's big moments: his rise and fall in the Luthien story. And what happened to Thuringwethil anyway?
454: SilmFilm 6-01: Big Picture Questions
The day has come! It is finally time to embark on the first-ever film adaptation of the story of Beren and Luthien. Let's do this!
453: SilmFilm 5-41: Episode 13 - End of Dagor Bragollach & Fingolfin's Duel
Join us for the final session of Season 5, as we discuss the end of the Dagor Bragollach and the Duel of Fingolfin and Morgoth.
452: SilmFilm 5-40: The Music of Season 5
What's the score? Tonight we hear and discuss the music composed for Season 5!
451: SilmFilm 5-39: Season 5, Episode 12 - Dagor Bragollach, Part 1
It's time for Episode 12, the first half of the Dagor Bragollach. Join us as the flames sweep across northern Beleriand!
450: SilmFilm 5-38: Frame Discussion
Tonight we discuss the Frame story! Incanus in Harad. Will Gandalf smoke a hookah and ride a white oliphaunt? What is the origin story of the Mouth of Sauron? All this and more...
449: SilmFilm 5-37: Episode 11 - The Athrabeth and Fingolfin's Big Push
Tonight, the heart of Season 5: the Athrabethof Finrod and Andreth! This is awesome stuff.
448: SilmFilm 5-36: Sets, Locations, and Props
Silm Film 5-36 (08/12/21) Sets, Locations, and Props Corey Olsen and Dave Kale are joined by Marie Prosser for a post-production session to discuss the possible Locations, Set Design choices, and Props that will be used in Season 5, based on listener suggestions on the messageboards. Location scouting for the Forest of Brethil, Nan Elmoth, Tarn Aeluin, and the Ascar-Gelion confluence results in choices moving forward. We also discuss the appearance of the leadership symbols of the Three Houses of the Edain - the stole of the Wise for the House of BĂ«or, the spear of Haleth, and the Dragon-helm of Dor-lĂłmin. forums.signumuniversity.org
447: SilmFilm 5-35: Season 5 Episode 10 Continued - Fingolfin's Vision
Silm Film 5-35 (07/29/21) Corey Olsen and Dave Kale are joined by Nick Palazzo to continue discussing Episode 10. While the story of Aredhel's death is told in detail by Tolkien, the topic of this session is the most controversial adaptation choice of Season 5 - Fingolfin's vision that will lead to his fruitless big push against Angband and his eventual duel with Morgoth at the end of the season. An appearance by a surprise character and the influence of Men on the story make the final form of this episode new to everyone. forums.signumuniversity.org
446: A Special Emergency "The Trees are in the Amazon Show!?" Livestream
SilmarillionOnPrime? Really? Let's talk about this!
445: SilmFilm 5-34: Season 5 Episode 10
Silm Film 5-34 (7/8/21) Season 5 Episode 10: Bound Together Corey Olsen and Dave Kale are joined by Marie Prosser to discuss the final episode for Aredhel as she returns to Gondolin with her son Maeglin, and Turgon decides to implement the first execution. [Fingolfin's vision after the double wedding in Dor-lomin signals his shift from maintaining the Siege indefinitely to an attempt to take a more active approach as the season heads towards the Dagor Bragollach.] https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
444: SilmFilm 5-33: Season 5 Casting
Silm Film 5-33 (7/1/21) Season 5 Casting Session Corey Olsen and Dave Kale are joined by special guest HĂĄkan Walles to discuss the results of the casting poll and determine the actors who will represent the new characters in Season 5. First they determine the casting for the Haradrim in the Third Age Frame story, then for the Edain in Beleriand, and finally the elvish characters. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
443: SilmFilm 5-32: Season 5 Episode 9
Silm Film 5-32 (6/10/21) Season 5 Episode 9: A Brief Flame Corey Olsen and Dave Kale are joined by Nick Palazzo to discuss Episode 9 of Season 5, in which Andreth and Aegnor fall in love, but the rom com goes off the rails when the couple is unable to overcome the obstacles facing them. The Noldor have a council in Dorthonion to discuss the Siege, and Maedhros involves the Dwarves in a construction project at Himring as we gear up for the end of the Season. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
442: SilmFilm 5-31: Season 5 Episode 8
Silm Film 5-31 (5/20/2021) Season 5 Episode 8: To the Horizon Corey Olsen, joined by Dave Kale, Nick Palazzo, and Marie Prosser, discusses the Aredhel subplot from S05Ep07 as well as the first draft script for Episode 8. Aredhel and Eöl are engaged in a tug of war for the loyalty of their son Maeglin, who visits Nogrod. Andreth is introduced as a young woman of Nargothrond, and she visits Haleth and the Haladin in Brethil in a cultural exchange that will have lasting impact on the House of Bëor. Meanwhile, the discontented youths of Nargothrond get up to no good by throwing a bonfire party and plotting to steal horses. Luckily, the House of Bëor does not repeat the rebellion of the Noldor, and a non-violent solution to the problem is found. The House of Bëor moves to Ladros. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
441: SilmFilm 5-30: Season 5 Episode 7
Silm Film Session 5-30: Episode 7 - The Council of Estolad The Silmarillion Film Project is a theoretical adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion into a long-running television show. Season 5 introduces Men to Beleriand and culminates in Fingolfin's duel with Morgoth after the Dagor Bragollach. In this session, Corey Olsen discusses the plot of Season 5 Episode 7. The scattered people of Estolad will finally emerge as the unified House of Hador. Bereg will be a voice of dissent at the Council, and Amlach will be impersonated by Sauron. Meanwhile, Aredhel is coming to realize how trapped in Nan Elmoth she is. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
440: SilmFilm 5-29: Culture of the Edain
Silm Film 5-29 (4/22/2021) Season 5 Culture of the Edain Corey Olsen discusses the culture of the Edain in Season 5, joined by Nick Palazzo and Marie Prosser. The Houses of BĂ«or, Haleth, and Hador migrate throughout Beleriand over the course of the season, come into contact with the elves, and develop unique signs of leadership and material culture. Also, decisions are made about the history of Narsil! https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
439: SilmFIlm 5-28: Season 5 Episode 6
Silm Film 5-28 (4/8/2021) Season 5 Episode 6: Freedom Corey Olsen discusses Season 5 Episode 6, the action-packed escape from Angband! He is joined by Nick Palazzo, Script Editor. Rhogrin and Annael escape from Angband, and they are aided by the young Hador, who has been recruited by Fingon to join the war in the north. Also, Haleth kills Tevildo to claim the Forest of Brethil for her people. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
438: SilmFilm 5-27: Season 5 Episode 5 (cont'd), Elves vs Men (cont'd)
In which we discuss Haleth among the giant spiders, Gandalf in Harad, and more about the differences between Elves and Men.
437: SilmFilm 5-26: Season 5 Episode 5
Episode 5 tonight -- Let's talk about the unfriendship of the Green Elves (not to mention the Grey!).
436: SilmFilm 5-25: HARAD - Culture and Frame Story
Tonight: Harad! Let's do some world-building and figuring out what Harad is like (or one corner of it, anyway).
434: SilmFilm 5-23: Casting Criteria
Tonight we discuss the criteria for casting the new characters for Season 5. What are we looking for in Humans?
435: SilmFilm 5-24: Season 5, Episode 4
Tonight we discuss the script for Episode 4: the battle at the Stockade, and the emergence of Haleth!
433: SilmFilm 5-22: Season 5, Episode 2
Join us tonight as return to discussing our Episode Outlines. We will discuss the B plot of Episode 2 and then Episode 3, which will deal centrally with the Elves' discovery of the Gift of Men.
432: The Mythgard Amazon Synopsis Stream with the Tolkien Professor and Dr. Maggie Parke
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431: SilmFilm 5-21: Creative Commissions
Tonight we resume our SilmFilm discussions discussing what creative works we would like to commission in conjunction with this season, with a heavy focus on the musical score.
430: SilmFilm 5-20: Season 5 Episode 2
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428: SilmFilm 5-18: Season 5 Episode 1
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429: SilmFilm 5-19: World Views of Elves and Men
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427: SilmFilm 5-17: Season 5 Frame
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425: SilmFilm 5-15: Season 5 Outline
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424: SilmFilm 5-14: Pre-production Storylines: Villains (Part 6)
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423: SilmFilm 5-13: Pre-production Storylines: Villains (Part 5) Miscellaneous Elves and Villains
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422: SilmFilm 5-12: Pre-production Storylines: Villains (Part 4) Miscellaneous Elves and Villains
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421: SilmFilm 5-11: Pre-production Storylines: Elves (Part 3) Aredhel + Eöl, Miscellaneous Elves
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426: SilmFilm 5-16: Season 5 Outline
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420: SilmFilm 5-10: Pre-production Storylines - Elves (Part 2) Noldor - Fingolfin, Sons of Finarfin, Maedhros
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419: SilmFilm 5-09: Pre-production Storylines - Elves (Part 1) House of Finarfin
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418: SilmFilm 5-08: Pre-production Storylines - Men (Part 4) Andreth and Barahir
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417: SilmFilm 5-07: Pre-production Storylines - Men (Part 3) Hador and Amlach
Silm Film 5-07 (06/18/20) House of Hador Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert continue the pre-production process of developing season-long storylines for the Men of Beleriand. The House of Hador does not have the devoted relationship to the Elves that the House of BĂ«or do, nor are they as isolationist as the House of Haleth. In this session, the identity of the House of Hador is discussed, and a unique story for this house emerges. The roles of Hador and Amlach are discussed. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
416: SilmFilm 5-06: Pre-production Storylines - Men (Part 2)
Silm Film 5-06 (06/04/20) House of BĂ«or Corey Olsen and Trish Lambert continue the pre-production process of developing season-long storylines for the Men of Beleriand. The migration of the Men into Beleriand is not fully developed as a story, so we will need to create coherent storylines for each House, with characters that we care about. In this session, the goal is to decide how to handle BĂ«or and his relationship with the Elves of Nargothrond. Amlach's story is also discussed. forums.signumuniversity.org
415: SilmFilm 5-05: Pre-production Storylines - Men (Part 1)
Silm Film 5-05 (05/21/2020) Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert discuss the human stories in Season 5. Pre-production moves into discussing season-long storylines. For the Men, we will be focusing on stories for several 'hero' characters to embody the story of each House of the Edain. Potential condensed family trees are discussed. The focus of this session is on the storyline of Haleth and the Haladin, as they are the most isolated of the three Houses of the Edain. https://mythgard.org/silmfilm/
414: SilmFilm 5-04: Pre-production Season Frame
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413: Session 5-03: Pre-production - Season Outline
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412: SilmFilm 5-02: Pre-production - Theme and Pacing
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411: SilmFilm 5-01: Pre-production - Scope of the Season
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410: Podcast Feed Changes
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409: SilmFilm 4-32: Post Production - Music
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408: SilmFilm 4-31: Post Season - Sets and Locations
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407: SilmFilm 4-30: Post Production Final Script Review - Part 6
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406: SilmFilm 4-29: Post Production Script Review - Part 5
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405: SilmFilm 4-28: Post Production Script Review - Part 4
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404: SilmFilm 4-27: Post Production Script Review - Part 3
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403: SilmFilm 4-26: Post Production Script Review - Part 2
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Episode 402: Hobbit Day Reading 2019
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Episode 401: State of the University Address - Fall 2019
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400: SilmFilm 4-25: Post Production Script Review - Part 1
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399: SilmFilm 4-24: Episodes 12 & 13
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398: SilmFilm 4-23: Episodes 11 & 12
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397: SilmFilm 4-22: Creative Content - Dragons
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396: SilmFilm 4-21: Episodes 10 & 11
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395: SilmFilm 4-20: Episodes 9 & 10
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394: SilmFilm 4-19: Creative Content - Casting
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393: SilmFilm 4-18: Episodes 7 & 8
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392: SilmFilm 4-17: Creative Content
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391: SilmFilm 4-16: Episodes 5 & 6
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Episode 390: Tolkien Biopic Discussion
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389: SilmFilm 4-15: Creative Content
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388: SilmFilm 4-14: Episodes 3 & 4
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387: SilmFilm 4-13: Creative Content
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386: SilmFilm 4-12: Episode 1 - Dragons
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385: SilmFilm 4-11: Season Outline
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Episode 384: State of the University Address
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Episode 383: Amazon Lord of the Rings Maps Discussion
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Episode 382: Tolkien Trailer 2 Discussion
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381: SilmFilm 4-10: Overarching Storylines - Dragons Healers, and the Role of LĂşthien
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380: SilmFilm 4-09: Overarching Storylines - The Fall of Man, Dragons, and LĂşthien
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Episode 379: Tolkien Trailer 1 Discussion
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378: SilmFilm 4-08: Overarching Storylines - Villains
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377: SilmFilm 4-07: Overarching Storylines - Dark Characters
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375: SilmFilm 4-05: Celeborn and Galadriel
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376: SilmFilm 4-06: Dwarves and Eöl
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374: SilmFilm 4-04: Overarching Storylines
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373: SilmFilm 4-03: Frame Narrative
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372: SilmFilm Special Session: LA Moot
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371: SilmFilm 4-02: Season Overview
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370: SilmFilm 4-01: Determining the Scope
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369: SilmFilm 3-26: Creative Contributions - Music, Sets and Locations
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368: SilmFilm 3-25: Season 3 Casting
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367: SilmFilm 3-24: Creative Contributions - Art, Costumes, Sets and Locations
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366: SilmFilm 3-23: Creative Contributions - Sets and Locations
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365: SilmFilm 3-22: Script Outline Review, Part 4
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364: SilmFilm 3-21: Script Outline Review, Part 3
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363: SilmFilm 3-20: Script Outline Review, Part 2
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362: SilmFilm 3-19: Script Outline Review, Part 1
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361: SilmFilm 3-18: Episode 13 (Finale) - Sunlight
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360: SilmFilm 3-17: Episode 12 - Parley
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359: SilmFilm 3-16: Episode 11 - The Last Light of the Trees
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Episode 358: State of the University Address: Certification Update
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357: SilmFilm 3-15: Episode 10 - Battle under Stars
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356: SilmFilm 3-14: Episode 9 - Battle in Beleriand
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355: SilmFilm 3-13: Episode 8 - The Burning of The Ships
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354: SilmFilm 3-12: Episode 7 - The Doom of Mandos
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353: SilmFilm 3-11: Episode 6 - The Green Elves
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352: SilmFilm 3-10: Episode 5 - Menegroth
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351: SilmFilm 3-09: Episode 4 - Khazâd ai-mênu!
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Episode 350: Wigand Webathon Special 2017
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Episode 349: All About Exploring Lord of the Rings
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Episode 348: All About the Signum Academy
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347: The Silmarillion Project Webathon Special 2017
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Episode 346: 2017 State of the University Address
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345: SilmFilm 3-08: Episode 4 – Kazhâd a mênu!
In Episode 4, we will focus on the dwarves, though there will be some non-dwarf stuff happening as well, including checkins with Eöl, Thingol, Sauron and Shelob.
344: SilmFilm 3-07: Episode 3 (cont’d) – Meanwhile, (still) in Beleriand…
There is a lot to be worked out, and after some discussion, a new proposed outline for the season emerges. In Episode 3, we will now see orcs starting to appear in Belerian, while the Noldor feel the need for ships and the Kinslaying ultimately occurs.
Episode 343: 2017 Signum Webathon: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
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342: SilmFilm 3-06: Episode 3 – Meanwhile, in Beleriand…
The beginning of the episode will pick up where we left off with the aftermath of the Kinslaying, before moving on across the ocean to Beleriand.
341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying
In the second episode of the season, we need to reconcile how the Kinslaying and the crisis at the harbor will work with the characterization of Olwë, who is part of Ulmo’s grand plan to reunite Valinor and Beleriand through the use of ships.
Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017
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339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor
For the first episode of Season 3, we are going to focus on the rebellion of the Noldor, including the debate in the torch-lit square of Tirion that culminates in the Oath of FĂ«anor.
338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges
As we get closer to discussing the Season 3 episode structure, we need to discuss some of the creative challenges we will face over the upcoming season and answer questions like: Why do the elves decide to live in a cave? Is ice the only dangerous thing in the Helcaraxë? And what exactly is Angband like?
337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative
Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.
336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc
We begin the third season with the rebellion of the Noldor – but where should we end it? We discuss possible endings and arcs for the new season.
335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes
Listener and resident composer Philip Menzies joins the SilmFilm team again to talk about music for Season 2. Also, Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith joins the discussion to discuss subcreation and artistic adaptation of The Silmarillion.
334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners
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333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting
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332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)
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331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)
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330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)
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329: SilmFilm 2-18: The Killing of the Trees, Frame and Bad Guy Subplots
Now that we’ve worked through the details of each episode, we will solidify the season-long arcs, the frame narrative, and the subplots of our major villains.
328: SilmFilm 2-17: Episode 13 – The Season Finale
In which we discuss the major themes of the show: the tragedy of loss and tragic falls of the main characters we have been developing throughout the last two seasons.
327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12
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326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos
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325: SilmFilm 2-14: Episode 10 – The Kinstrife
In Episode 10 of the season, we bring Fingolfin and Fëanor into conflict – finally revealing Fëanor for the jerk he really is.
324: SilmFilm: BONUS! SilmFilm Special: The Season 2 Frame
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323: SilmFilm 2-13: Episode 9 – Finally! The Flippin’ Silmarils!
After a season and a half, we’re finally ready to introduce the things at the center of the story: the Silmarils! Plus, we get ready for the next episode, where the central conflict of the season will come to a head.
322: SilmFilm 2-12: Episode 8 – Everybody Loves Fingolfin
By the eighth episode of the season, we are getting ready for a bit of a twist as we prepare for the trial of Melkor and shift towards the real conflict of the season.
320: SilmFilm 2-10: Episode 6 – Finwë has a lot of reproductive work to do
In the sixth episode of Season 2, we work out the details of Fëanor’s birth and the death of his mother Miriel, establishing parallels between the two and laying the foundation’s for Fëanor’s doom.
321: SilmFilm 2-11: Episode 7 – Spirit of Fire (aka The Silmarillion needs more Rap Battles)
This episode focuses on the Noontide of Valinor, and in particular on the growth in Fëanor’s skill as a master smith, with lots of foreshadowing of him smithing with the red glow of forge-fire on his face.
319: SilmFilm 2-09: Episode 5 – The Enemies and The Surfer Elves
In this session, we revisit the Thingol and Melian story, take a hard look at Sauron’s posse, and map out the structure of Season 2, Episode 5, which focuses on the arrival of the Noldor and Vanyar.
318: SilmFilm 2-08: Episode 4 – The Avari (The Unwilling)
In the fourth episode of Season 2, we show the developing power struggle between Gothmog and Mairon, and the return of Lenwë to the Avari.
317: SilmFilm 2-07: Episode 3 - DeGreat DeBate
Episode 3 of Season 2 will focus on the debate amongst the elves about whether to remain in Middle-earth or head over to Valinor.
316: SilmFilm 2-06: Episode 2 – “Don’t Get in the Van, Elwë!”
In the second episode of Season 2, the Elvish ambassadors take a trip to Valinor.
315: SilmFilm 2-05: Episode 1 – Crisis in Cuivienen
Discussion and outline of the first episode of Season 2, starting with Arwen’s frame story, which leads into the story of the awakening of the elves on the shores of Cuivienen.
314: SilmFilm 2-04: Linguistics, etc.
Discussion about the linguistics of the Silmarillion, the continuing the Big Picture stuff for Season 2, and the sundering of races, as well as material culture and other markers.
313: SilmFilm 2-03: The Elves
Today is the day we talk about the Elves – how they came to be and their divisions.
312: SilmFilm 2-02: Episode Calendar
Deciding on general outline for season 2 – not in detail, as we will map out episode-by-episode plots later.
311: SilmFilm 2-01: Brainstorming
Discussing the big-picture overview of the season, starting with the the awakening of the Elves at Cuivienen (from their point of view) and ending with the Darkening of Valinor.
SilmFilm 1-20: Script Outlines
We bring on some additional panelists this week to discuss script outlines and fill in the holes left in our episodic discussions. Guest panelists include Karita Alexander, Brian Fattorini, Nick Palazzo, and Marie Prosser.
SilmFilm 1-19: Music
Joining us for a discussion of the musical score is John DiBartolo of the Lonely Mountain Band. We also will listen to clips of proposed character themes from composer Philip Menzies.
SilmFilm 1-18: Casting Poll Results and Costuming
We review the results of our casting poll from Session 16 and discuss what we’d like to see our newly cast … uh, cast … wear.
SilmFilm 1-17: Envisioning Arda - Sets/Locations
Following up on our casting conversation, this time we’re talking about how we want things to look. What type of forests should fill Valinor? What architecture styles should we use for the Valar (and the elves who copy them)? What other visual considerations do we need to make?
SilmFilm 1-16: Casting
Now that we’ve mapped out the characters, plot and action of the 13-episode first season, we get to decide who we’d like to see play the parts! This casting call includes a discussion forum component, so be sure to join in the fun!
SilmFilm 1-15: Episode 13 - The War to Begin All Wars
In the 2-hour season finale, the culmination of the strife amongst the Valar comes to a head with three councils, two summonings, and an epic battle that will establish the Platonic ideal for all future battles.
SilmFilm 1-14: Episode 12 - Can’t Kick the Orc Can Anymore
We’ve gone too long without discussing the Mûmakil in the room: those darn orcs. In this session, we stop kicking that tin ration packaging down the road and deal with the inevitable.
SilmFilm 1-13: Episode 11 - Aulë and the Dwarves
In this episode, we explore why Aulë does what he does, showing parallels with Melkor and planting the seeds of impatience for the Coming of the Children of Iluvatar amongst the Valar.
Episode 302: The Last (Really!) RITD Episode -- BotFA EE Review
In the final episode of Riddles in the Dark (really), Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert go over the extended edition of the final film in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy. Emotions run high as they consider the tying up (or not) of loose ends and the various arcs that may or may not have worked.
SilmFilm 1-12: Episode 10 - Fall of the House of Ainur (Part the Second)
Subtitle: If you have a Balrog, you don’t need a cat. In which we start to link together all of the subplots and develop the first multi-episode story arc.
300: SilmFilm 1-11: Episode 9 - The Fall of the House of Ainur (sort of), Part the First
In Episode 9, we begin to look at the downfall of various Ainur, setting the stage for the three rebellions that happen over the rest of the season: Aulë’s rebellion, Mairon’s (Sauron’s) rebellion, and Ossë’s rebellion.
299: SilmFilm 1-10: Episode 8 - The Two Trees (Aftermath)
In the eighth episode of Season 1, we focus on the Two Trees, showing how they help to beautify Valinor – and instill jealousy and devious plans in Melkor.
298: SilmFilm 1-09: Episode 7 - Finally, Something For The FĂ«anturi To Do!
In today’s session, we come up with a new tagline for the SilmFilm Project: “It’s better than Jackson could have come up with.” Also, we talk about the establishment of Valinor and provide a view of the Valar settling into their new homes.
297: SilmFilm: Fantasy Casting for the Silmarillion Film Project
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296: SilmFilm 1-08: Episode 6 - Murder of the Lamps
After wrapping up some loose ends from the previous session, we shape episode 6 into something of a “whodunit” murder mystery, with the victims being the Lamps of the Valar.
295: SilmFilm 1-07: Episode 5 - Creating the Lamps, Distressing the Damsel
In Episode 5, we discuss the decision to create the lamps and the introduction of Tulkas
294: SilmFilm 1-06: Episode 4 - Yay Melkor!!
In the fourth episode of Season 1, we determine how Melkor meets the other Valar and focus on the end of the Ainulindalë and Iluvatar’s conversation with Ulmo.
293: SilmFilm 1-05: Episode 3 - He Who Shall Not Be Named Morgoth
We continue to discuss central themes of the season, in particular focusing on Melkor – including what the heck to call him (as well as others who experience name changes in The Silmarillion, like Sauron).
292: SilmFilm 1-04: Episode 2 - From Chaos to Harmony
Today we are figuring out the content of the frame story and the Silmarillion story for episode 2 and how to tie it all together.
291: SilmFilm 1-03: Episode 1 (Pilot) - The Ainulindalë
It’s time to discuss the Music of the Ainur, one of the most thought-provoking and beautiful stories Tolkien wrote. This is a central core concept that, while it’s detached from the “main” story of The Silmarillion, it’s always there in the background.
290: SilmFilm 1-02: Narrative Overview
We continue our discussion about the overall narrative of Season 1, as well as focus on the elements of the frame story that will encompass the show.
289: SilmFilm 1-01: Plot Overview
We will begin by discussing the overall plot of the first season and the major events that we want to occur during the season, including the Music of the Ainur, creation of Arda, the making of the Two Lamps, and the arrival of the Valar.
Episode 288: Tolkien Chat: Makin’ Movies in Middle-earth
Adaptation has been a topic that has intrigued many Mythgardians, including Signum University President Corey Olsen (also known as The Tolkien Professor). From music and art to film to The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) video game, the inspiration that the works of J.R.R. Tolkien have offered continues to be of interest to Corey and his podcast listeners. In a recent Tolkien Chat, Corey took on another sort of adaptation: the new Middle-earth Lore Series. A brainchild of Joel “Andang” Shepherd, the director of the Players Alliance (a Mythgard Institute partner) and the force behind the weekly LOTRO Players News podcast, the series looks at the history of Middle-earth from an unusual angle. Using locations such as The Shire, Bree-land and Rivendell as anchors, the episodes relates the history of each place and the people who inhabited it. And those places and people are all inside LOTRO. The first episode of the series, “The Shire,” was recently released, and to celebrate the launc...
287: SilmFilm 0-04: Plot Mapping
In the final episode in this season, we will attempt to lay out a map for the whole show, season by season.
286: SilmFilm 0-03: Storytelling
We will continue tackling big issues, including chronology, language style and use of narration.
285: SilmFilm 0-02: Big Decisions
We will discuss some of the critical issues that will lay the foundation of the adaptation, including character depiction, music and magic.
284: SilmFilm 0-01: Introducing the Silmarillion Film Project
We will explain what we are doing and what we are not doing in this project. We will explain the general framework of our episodes and give a high level overview of what we will cover in Season 0. We will conclude the episode (as we will conclude all our episodes) with a question for listeners to discuss in the forum prior to a final decision at the start of the next episode.
Episode 283: Mythgard Monday at Ales and Tales-Frodo and Sauron: What Were They Thinking?
In the Lord of the Rings Online, Mythgard gathers at Ales and Tales to celebrate Gondorian New Year and the 7th Anniversary of the Lonely Mountain Band kinship. Corey's talk is on Frodo and Sauron at the Cracks of Doom: What Were They Thinking?
Episode 282: Riddles in the Dark, The Ultimate Episode (Really!)
In the final episode of a long journey there and back again, Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert wind up the riddle run-through for Year 3. It's all over but the score tabulation, and we say farewell to Riddles in the Dark. But the road goes ever on, and our intrepid threesome are gearing up to launch a new podcast series--focused on adapting The Silmarillion to screen.
Episode 281: Riddles in the Dark, The Penultimate Episode
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Trish Lambert and Dave Kale discuss three of the six "leftover" riddles that needed more discussion. Final decision by listener vote.
Episode 280: Riddles in the Dark, The Beginning of the End
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Trish Lambert and Dave Kale conduct a lightning round of the Year Three riddles and conundra to arrive at final answers. Those that stumped the group will be discussed in more detail in the next episode.
Episode 279: The Riddles in the Dark Team Debriefs The Battle of the Five Armies
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Trish Lambert and Dave Kale share their thoughts about The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Episode 278: The Tolkien Professor Debriefs The Battle of the Five Armies
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen offers his own reactions, observations and insights about the third installment of Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit in this well-attended and highly interactive debrief.
Episode 277: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 7
In the second ending to the Riddles in the Dark series, The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert wrap up their speculations about the third Hobbit movie
Episode 276: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 6
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert go over more of the information that has been released prior to the launch of the third Hobbit movie
Episode 275: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, DOS Extended Edition Analysis
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert considered the extra footage included in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition. This was broadcast as the final segment in the Mythgard annual fund raising webathon in early November
Episode 274: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 5
The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert are happy to finally be able to dig into material being released for the third Hobbit film
Episode 273: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 4
Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and co-hosts Trish Lambert and Dave Kale are relieved to finally have material to consider for the third Hobbit movie.
Episode 272: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 3: It's LEGO Time!
Just in time to save us from an episode of wandering speculations in the void created by Warner Brothers and Peter Jackson, the LEGO sets for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies have been released. A video version of this episode is available at http://youtu.be/x3jN3L4P4XI
Episode 271: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 2: Not a Banner Episode
Co-hosts and live listeners found it hard to like the promotional banner for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Fortunately, there are some good tangential conversations.
Episode 270: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Postgame Episode 1: On with the Analysis
The analysis phase kicks off by pondering the trailer for the extended edition of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, among other things
Episode 269: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.16: The Riddle Roundup, Time to Vote!
The whole Riddles in the Dark gang races through all 15 riddles and conundra while Corey casts his votes for all to see. Submit your answers by midnight Eastern Time, Sunday September 21st, at http://www.mythgard.org/?p=7143
Episode 268: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.15: The Journey Home
We wrap up the riddle game with the key question: Will there be a Bag End auction?
Episode 266: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory Episode 6
Corey and Laura share listener observations and present the final five conundra of the riddle game
Episode 267: Tolkien Chat 19: Mythgard at Mythcon 2014
Corey talks to Mythgard students who joined him at Mythcon 45 in August of 2014, as well as an impressive list of drop-by guests
Episode 265: Tolkien Chat 18: Comments on the release of Tolkien's Beowulf translation
Professor Olsen comments on the release of J.R.R. Tolkien's translation of Beowulf
Episode 264: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.14: The Aftermath
What happens when the dust settles after the battle? Corey and Trish ask the tough questions.
Episode 263: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Bonus Episode: Comic-Con and the Teaser Trailer
Dave and guest listener Karen offer up a first hand view of the Comic-Con experience. Then Corey launches into a two-minute-per-second analysis of the teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Episode 262: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.13: Farewell to Thorin
Corey and Trish put the "fun" into "funeral" in this installment of Riddles in the Dark, while Dave is off running around San Diego Comic-Con.
Episode 261: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory Episode 5
Corey and Trish (standing in for Laura) share great listener observations about the Battle of Dol Guldur (RITD Episodes 3.09 and 3.10)
Episode 260: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.12: The Battle of Five Armies, Part 2
Who's gonna die? That's the big question in this episode of Riddles in the Dark, as The Tolkien Professor and fellow co-hosts ponder the imponderables of Peter Jackson's third Hobbit movie. Also, from about minute 18 to about minute 43, there is a general discussion about fantasy genre, specifically comparing Tolkien to George R.R. Martin and similar authors.
Episode 259: Riddles in the Dark Bonus: Pronunciation Guide
In response to a listener query, Corey walks through Tolkien's language pronunciation and how the names in The Hobbit films are supposed to be pronounced.
Episode 258: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory Episode 4
Corey and Trish (standing in for Laura) go over all the riddles covering the Siege (RITD Episodes 3.06, 3.07 and 3.08)
Episode 257: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.11: The Battle of Five Armies, Part 1
Why will the Elves march to Erebor? Will Bilbo be conscious for the battle? Does Roac constitute one of the armies? These and other pressing questions are considered in this installment of Riddles in the Dark
Episode 256: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.10: Dol Guldur Part 2 - The Black Hats
What is Sauron up to? Where are all those Orcs going anyway? And what's going on with the Nazgul? We don't have the answers, but we have LOTS of theories.
Episode 255: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.09: Dol Guldur Part 1 - The White Hats
In a Daveless episode, Trish and Corey consider what will be happening at Dol Guldur in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, with excursions into unrelated topics
Episode 254: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory, Episode III
The third episode of the Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory. The Tolkien Professor addresses your comments and questions on RITD 3.04 and RITD 3.05.
Episode 253: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.08: The Siege,Thief in the Night
Moving right along toward the Battle of (the) Five Armies, Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and his Riddles in the Dark co-hosts actually talk about....wait for it....THE HOBBIT!!!
Episode 252: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.07: The Siege,Laketown View
Our hosts were very talkative in this episode, starting with a rant about the new name for Hobbit Movie 3, then moving on to considering how the Siege of Erebor might look from the Laketown side of the table. And Corey got to use "abscond" in a sentence, which pleased him no end.
Episode 251: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory, Episode II
The second episode of the Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory. The Tolkien Professor addresses your comments and questions on RITD 3.02 and RITD 3.03. Afterwards, Corey speaks with Professor Robin Reid about her research on Tolkien's influence on modern culture.
Episode 250: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.06: The Siege,Erebor View
Corey extols the virtues of Roac, Trish attempts to be a human sound effects machine, and Dave holds it all together as the talk centers on what the Dwarves are up to before the Men and Elves arrive in The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Episode 249: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.05: Smaug's Attack
How epic will the attack of the dragon on Laketown be? Will there be any red shirts among the cast? And what about that oily Master? Inquiring minds examine these and other questions about The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Episode 248: Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory, Episode 1
The first episode of the Riddles in the Dark Supererogatory. The Tolkien Professor addresses your comments and questions on RITD 3.01
Episode 247: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.04: Meanwhile, Back in Laketown
What's going on in Laketown while the Dwarves are zigging and zagging around Erebor with a dragon in close pursuit? We theorize about this and other matters, and this time there are sound effects!
Episode 246: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.03: There and Back Again - The Beginning
Saddle up the battle pigs! The RITD team go from serious to silly and back again as they consider the many ways that Peter Jackson could choose to begin the third Hobbit movie.
Episode 245: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.02: Those Elves
Talking Elves in the second episode of the third year of Riddles in the Dark.
Episode 244: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 2, Episode 3.01: Action and Violence
The first riddle episode of the last year of Riddles in the Dark considers how action and violence impact the first two Hobbit movies and how these aspects will show up in The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Episode 243: Silmarillion Seminar 35: Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Part 2
The thirty-fifth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Part 2
Episode 242: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 1, Episode b
The second installment of Phase 1 of Year 3 of Riddles in the Dark team sees us revisiting The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug one last time. Three key themes are considered in the context of how they will follow through into The Hobbit: There and Back Again: 1) Dark versus Light; 2) Tauriel and Legolas and how they represent the Elvish portion of the story; and 3) Return of the King, Erebor style.
Episode 241: Riddles in the Dark Year 3, Phase 1, Episode a
The Riddles in the Dark team returns for the third and final round of the "how will Jackson tell the story" game. Phase 1, Episode a is a general look back at The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. Corey and Dave coin new terms to describe various ways people have reacted to the films of the trilogy so far, while Trish cracks the whip to keep things on track.
Episode 240: Tolkien Chat 17: Reactions to the Desolation of Smaug Part 2
Part 2: Professor Olsen discusses his reactions to the second Hobbit movie, The Desolation of Smaug
Episode 239: Tolkien Chat 16: Reactions to the Desolation of Smaug Part 1
Part 1: Professor Olsen discusses his reactions to the second Hobbit movie, The Desolation of Smaug
Episode 238: A Bit of Wookie: Riddles in the Dark Year 2 in Review
As The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug is unveiled around the world, Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen, Laura Berkholtz, and Trish Lambert review all the riddles and conundra posed in the second year of the Riddles in the Dark game
Episode 237: Riddles in the Dark: Hail Fellow and Fewmets!
Warming up by looking at some more materail from The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, our Riddles in the Dark co-hosts move on to talk about the extended edition of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Episode 236: Riddles in the Dark 2.16: You Be Dragon?
Checking out a flood of material released by Peter Jackson for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, with a little dissension amongst our Riddles in the Dark co-hosts to spice things up. Note: This was a highly visual episode, as Corey et al. tracked back and forth through the videos being considered. If you prefer to watch the episode rather than just listen to the audio, go to http://www.mythgard.org/?p=5060.
Episode 235: Riddles in the Dark 2.15: Fringe Festival 2
Considering the fringe characters in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug by way of Lego set interpretation. There is a visual companion PDF for this episode available at http://www.tolkienprofessor.com/documents/ritd2.15VisualCompanion.pdf
Episode 234: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.11: Blame it on the Arkenstone
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz take on the weighty theme of bromance in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 233: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.10: Ring? What Ring?
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz discuss listener opinions on when Bilbo will reveal the presence of the Ring.
Episode 232: Call-In Office Hours 5
The fifth Tolkien Professor open Skype Session, recorded on October 7, 2013. Topics discussed include invisible Ringwraiths, getting a PhD in Tolkien Studies, and more.
Episode 231: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.09: Barrels on the Brain
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz discuss opinions on the relationship between the elves of Mirkwood and the men of Laketown in The Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 230: Riddles in the Dark NOT 2.15: Trailer 2 Mega-Episode
A 3.33-hour discussion of the 2.5-minute second trailer for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug
Episode 229: Tolkien Chat 15: Ethan Gilsdorf and Noble Smith
Professor Olsen chats with authors Ethan Gilsdorf and Noble Smith
Episode 228: Riddles in the Dark 2.14: Fringe Festival 1
Kamikaze Thrush, Bald Raven, Radish Hat, Galion the Butler, and That Girl Elf
Episode 227: Riddles in the Dark 2.13: The End of All Things (In the Second Movie)
From what cliff will we be left hanging at the end of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug?
Episode 226: Tolkien Chat 14: Bernd Greisinger
Professor Olsen talks with Bernd Greisinger of the Greisinger Museum, home of the largest collection of Tolkien artifacts in the world
Episode 225: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.08: Smog and Thrane
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review listener comments and opinions on the start of The Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 224: Riddles in the Dark 2.12: Smaug Smack Talk
Considering the big flying lizard in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 223: Riddles in the Dark 2.11: We'll Always Have the Carrock
Bromancing the (Arken)Stone in the Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 222: Riddles in the Dark 2.10: Is This a Ring I See Before Me?
The most prominent inanimate character in the Third Age of Middle-earth is discussed in the context of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 221: Tolkien Chat 13: Mythgard Takes Mythcon
Mythgard Students presented a variety of papers at this year's Mythcon in Lansing, MI
Episode 220: Riddles in the Dark Midyear Review
Corey Olsen, Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review all the riddles and conundra posed so far for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 219: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.07: Revenge of the Zomborcs
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Bolg's role in The Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 218: Riddles in the Dark 2.09: In Case of Emergency, Call the Elven King
Laketown and its socio-political-economic position in the region are examined.
Episode 217: Special Trailer Episode: Did You Remember to Pack the Trebuchet?
All four Riddles in the Dark cohoses review the first trailer for The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug.
Episode 216: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.06: No Holds Bard?
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.06 on Bard's support (or lack thereof) for the Dwarves' mission to defeat Smaug.
Episode 215: Riddles in the Dark Digest: The Bonus Episode
Trish Lambert and Breana Melvin talk through a video that Breana compiled of all of Peter Jackson's public videos (prior to release of the first movie trailer) about The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. Breana cut and spliced to put everything into as close as chronological as she could, and she and Trish consider the meaning of it all.
Episode 214: Riddles in the Dark 2.08: The Beginning of Desolation
Prof Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert talk about how Peter Jackson will begin The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug
Episode 213: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.05: Who Let the Dwarves Out?
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.05 on Bilbo's role in the escape of the Dwarves from the Mirkwood Elves.
Episode 212: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.04: Legolas to the Rescue...or Not
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.04 dealing with the meeting of Thorin and the dwarves with the elves of Mirkwood.
Episode 211: Silmarillion Seminar 34: Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Part 1
The thirty-fourth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Part 1
Episode 210: Riddles in the Dark 2.07: Half-Baked Bolg Weirdness
Prof Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert wander around Dol Guldur and consider how Azog and his little boy will take part in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug
Episode 209: Riddles in the Dark 2.06: Vengeance for My Dolly!
Prof Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert talk Dale politics and consider how the enigmatic Bard will be portrayed in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaugh
Episode 208: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.03: Black Spiders and White Harts
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.03 dealing with the elves of Mirkwood and their defences against the evil encroaching on their land.
Episode 207: Riddles in the Dark 2.05: In Thranduil's Hall
Prof Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert enter the Hall of the Elven King to consider how events will unfold there in "The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug."
Episode 206: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.02: Thrain in Vain
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.02 dealing with the fate of Thrain, Thorin's father.
Episode 205: Silmarillion Seminar 33: Akallabeth, Part 3
The thirty-third session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the Allkalabeth, Part 3
Episode 204: Silmarillion Seminar 32: Akallabeth, Part 2
The thirty-second session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the Allkalabeth, Part 2
Episode 203: Riddles in the Dark 24: The Long-Expected Podcast
At long last, the much anticipated, recording-breaking 3-hour RITD Christmas Special! The trio fully debriefs The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and the results of our RITD game. Featuring bizarre background noises, sometimes terrible audio quality, and a special guest (in spirit, at least). Merry Christmas...three months late!
Episode 202: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2.01: Flogging a Dead Beorn
Trish Lambert and Laura Berkholtz review reader's comments and analyst opinions on Riddle 2.01 dealing with Beorn's relationship to the goblins.
Episode 201: Riddles in the Dark 2.04: Attercop and Tomnoddy
Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert tap into their spidey senses to consider Mirkwood's arachnids in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaugh.
Episode 200: Riddles in the Dark 2.03: Into the Woods
Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert stroke imaginary beards over how Mirkwood will be portrayed in The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, and how the Elves will relate to the forest.
Episode 199: Silmarillion Seminar 31: Akallabeth, Part 1
The thirty-first session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the Allkalabeth, Part 1
Episode 198: Silmarillion Seminar 30: Quenta Chapter 24
The thirtieth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Chapter 24 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath, Part 2"
Episode 197: Riddles in the Dark 2.02: Where's Poppa?
Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert wonder what happened to Thrain and what we will learn about him in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Desoloation of Smaug.
Episode 196: Riddles in the Dark 2.01: Ursa Major or Ursa Minor
Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert consider Beorn, his place in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and his possilbe role in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: Desoloation of Smaug.
Episode 195: Tolkien Chat 12: Adaptation and The Hobbit Movies
Prof Cory Olsen offers his thoughts on Peter Jackson's first Hobbit film and its adaptation from J.R.R. Tolkien's book. Major themes and minor questions are all considered, and offer the listener an opportunity to understand Jackson's work at a deeper level.
Episode 194: Riddles in the Dark 23: Riddle Me Not
Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert review a year's worth of riddles for Movie 1.
Episode 193: Riddles in the Dark 22: The White Council
Prof Cory Olsen and Dave Kale respond to the listeners by discussing the winning topic: The White Council. Which inevitably leads to talk of Saruman.
Episode 192: WC Faerie Course, Session 40
Conclusion - Recorded 05/04/11.
Episode 191: WC Faerie Course, Session 39
Garth Nix, "Sabriel", Chapter 24 - Epilogue Recorded 05/02/11.
Episode 190: Riddles in the Dark 21: Songs and Poems
In this musical version of Riddles in the Dark, Prof Cory Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert get down and get funky talking about the songs and poems in The Hobbit: book, animated feature, and upcoming film.
Episode 189: WC Faerie Course, Session 38
Garth Nix, "Sabriel", Chapter 18 - 23 Recorded 04/29/11.
Episode 188: WC Faerie Course, Session 37
Garth Nix, "Sabriel", Chapter 12 - 17 Recorded 04/27/11.
Episode 187: Silmarillion Seminar 29: Quenta Chapter 24
The twenty-ninth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Chapter 24 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath, Part 1"
Episode 186: Riddles in the Dark 20: Of the Rings of Power and the First Film
After some time looking at some of the media articles that have been showing up about Jackson and his movie, Prof. Corey Olsen and Dave Kale (and Trish Lambert in more than a cameo appearance) consider the Rings of Power in the context of Tolkien's work and in the context of the Lord of the Rings films.
Episode 185: Riddles in the Dark Digest 9: Orcs, The Brown Wizard, and Thror
Dave Kale and Trish Lambert review Orcs, Radagast, and toy figures in this digest episode, among other things. A collage of Comic-Con interview excerpts with Richard Armitage gives rise to this episode's condundrum.
Episode 184: Silmarillion Seminar 28: Quenta Chapter 23
The twenty-eigth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Chapter 23 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin"
Episode 183: Riddles in the Dark 19: Sauron - Hot or Not?
Talk turns to the bad guys in this episode. After checking out the most recent movie scroll, Prof. Corey Olsen and Dave Kale (with Trish chiming in from time to time) consider the Goblin-infested poster as well as the toy sets of the "Goblin King," Bolg, and Grinnah. Then it is on to the Big Bad himself and how he will be portrayed on screen in the first movie.
Episode 182: WC Faerie Course, Session 36
Garth Nix, "Sabriel", Chapter 6 - 11 Recorded 04/25/11.
Episode 180: Silmarillion Seminar 26: Quenta Chapter 21
The twenty-sixth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the third part of Chapter 21 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Turin Turambar"
Episode 181: Silmarillion Seminar 27: Quenta Chapter 22
The twenty-seventh session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Chapter 22 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Ruin of Dorian"
Episode 179: Riddles in the Dark 18: Hobbit Day Panel - The Director's Cut
It is a first-time "group episode" as Prof. Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert are joined by a panel of analysts and experts who are playing the prediction. Broadcast as part of the Middle-earth Network Hobbt Day festivities, the panel conversation centered on the new movie trailer, covering critical issues that included spider legs, tree roots, Fabio Bilbo, and hedgehog acupressure.
Episode 178: WC Faerie Course, Session 35
Garth Nix, "Sabriel", Prologue - Chapter 5, Recorded 04/22/11.
Episode 177: WC Faerie Course, Session 34
Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn", Chapters 12-14, Recorded 04/20/11.
Episode 176: Riddles in the Dark 17: Radagast the Brown and the Movie App
Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, and Trish Lambert consider Radagast the Brown as he appears in The Hobbit and other Tolkien works, and as he might appear in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy. They then turn the conversation to the new Apple movie app (with its edited movie scroll).
Episode 175: Riddles in the Dark Digest 8: Escape and Talking? Animals
Dave Kale and Trish Lambert review Riddles in the Dark episodes 14 and 15, covering Bilbo's escape from the Misty Mountains and the idea of talking animals in Peter Jackson's first Hobbit film. Plus they check out the new movie app and talk about whether the abbreviated scene scroll means anything serious.
Episode 174: Riddles in the Dark 16: Orcs and Goblins (and Zomborcs!)
Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen and Dave Kale talk about goblins and orcs as they appear in Tolkien's book and then consider the role these groups will play in Peter Jackson's films. Plus there are bonuses included!
Episode 173: Riddles in the Dark Digest 7: Controversy!
Welcome to The Riddles in the Dark Digest Controversy episode! Dave and Trish relook at RITD Episode 13 (about Comic-Con), respond to critical commenters, and finally get around to considering the Nazgul, adding in a bonus at the end of the digest...Dave's Nazgul conversation with Fr. Roderick from the Secrets of The Hobbit podcast.
Episode 172: Riddles in the Dark Digest 6: All Gollum All the Time
Dave Kale and Trish Lambert talk Gollum, first talking about the now-answered-by-Andy-Serkis riddle presented in Riddles in the Dark episode 11, then sharing analyst, listener, and their own opinions about the actual riddle game discussed in Riddles in the Dark episode 12.
Episode 171: Riddles in the Dark Digest 5: Beginning and Bilbo
In the fifth episode of Riddles in the Dark Digest, co-hosts Dave Kale and Trish Lambert share analyst and listener comments about Riddles in the Dark episodes 9 & 10. True to RITD tradition, our verbose co-hosts wander among other topics as well, including the possibility of Bilbo hallucinating during the Unexpected Party.
Episode 170: WC Faerie Course, Session 33
Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn", Chapters 9-11, Recorded 04/18/11.
Episode 169: Riddles in the Dark 15: Wargs and Eagles and Bears, Oh My!
Prof. Olsen and Dave discuss talking animals. After all, that's what the Hobbit is all about, right? The films will probably be rife with them! They also speculate about how much screen time the eagles will receive.
Episode 168: Silmarillion Seminar 25: Quenta Chapter 21
The twenty-fifth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the second part of Chapter 21 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Turin Turambar"
Episode 167: Riddles in the Dark 14: Escape and ahem, Trilogy Announcement
Prof. Olsen and Dave discuss more character development stuff, Bilbo and the Company's escape from the goblin tunnels of the Misty Mountains, and the possibilities for developing Bilbo's character by changing the story. OK, fine. Maybe they also talk about the trilogy.
Episode 166: Tolkien Chat 11: The Princess and The Hobbit
Did you know that J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were both released in 1937? Coincidence? Or not? Join Professor Olsen and Trish Lambert in a conversation about these two works and the men who made them in a new Tolkien Chat format called "Pipeweed on the Porch."
Episode 165: Mythgard Swoops in on Return of the Ring
Mythgard students and faculty attending the Tolkien Society's Return of the Ring conference with Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen come together to talk about their impressions and insights so far
Episode 164: Silmarillion Seminar 24: Quenta Chapter 21
The twenty-forth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering the first part of Chapter 21 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Turin Turambar"
Episode 163: Silmarillion Seminar 23: Quenta Chapter 20
The twenty-third session of the Silmarillion Seminar, covering Chapter 20 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad."
Episode 162: WC Faerie Course, Session 32
Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn", Chapters 5-8, Recorded 04/15/11.
Episode 161: Riddles in the Dark 13: What else but Comic-Con?
Digest co-host Trish joins Prof. Olsen and Dave as they cover all things Hobbit and Comic-Con. And Christopher Tolkien! They set a new record for episode length all the while.
Episode 160: Riddles in the Dark Digest 4: The Split
Dave and Trish wrap up their marathon Saturday podcasting session with one more digest. This week we revisit The Split and The Battle of Dol-Guldur!
Episode 159: Riddles in the Dark 12: The Riddle Game
This episode we discuss our namesake Hobbit chapter: Riddles in the Dark. We can't wait so see The Riddle Game on-screen, but how many of the original riddles will make it into the film?
Episode 158: Riddles in the Dark Digest 3: Rivalries and Trollish Dilemmas
Dave and Trish are on a roll! In this episode we review predictions, analysis, and feedback on Riddles 4 and 5 and address copious listener comments about the talking purse!
Episode 157: WC Faerie Course, Session 31
Peter S. Beagle, "The Last Unicorn", Chapters 1-4, Recorded 04/13/11.
Episode 156: Riddles in the Dark Digest 2: Now with More Azanulbizar
The Digest is back! Trish Lambert joins the Riddles team and helps Dave review predictions, analyses, and listener feedback on the third topic, The Battle of Azanulbizar. Make sure you listen to the end...
Episode 155: WC Faerie Course, Session 30
C.S. Lewis, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", Chapters 12-17, Recorded 04/11/11.
Episode 154: WC Faerie Course, Session 29
C.S. Lewis, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", Chapters 7-11, Recorded 04/08/11.
Episode 153: Riddles in the Dark 11: Gollum...and Romance?
This week we discuss two topics that go hand-in-hand: Gollum and romance. Duh.
Episode 152: WC Faerie Course, Session 28
C.S. Lewis, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", Chapters 1-6, Recorded 04/04/11.
Episode 151: Silmarillion Seminar 22: Quenta Chapter 19
The twenty-second session of the Silmarillion Seminar, in which we spend an unprecedented third week on Chapter 19 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Beren and Luthien." And oaths.
Episode 150: Riddles in the Dark 10: We finally discuss the "Hobbit!"
Only four months into the podcast, we finally get around to talking about The Hobbit's titular character, Bilbo Baggins...for two hours!
Episode 149: WC Faerie Course, Session 27
J.R.R. Tolkien, Smith of Wootton Major, Pages 35-39 Recorded 04/01/11.
Episode 148: Riddles in the Dark 9: Framing the Issue
We go back to the very beginning...of first Hobbit film, that is. How will The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey open on-screen?
Episode 147: WC Faerie Course, Session 26
J.R.R. Tolkien, Smith of Wootton Major, Pages 9-34 Recorded 3/30/11.
Episode 146: WC Faerie Course, Session 25
George MacDonald, The Princess and the Goblin, Chapters 21-32 Recorded 3/28/11.
Episode 145: Riddles in the Dark 8: Cinemacon Emergency Edition
The hosts hop on the Cinemacon debate bandwagon and weigh in on the "Tomb of the Ringwraiths." How will Sauron's most terrible servants factor into the The Hobbit?
Episode 144: Riddles in the Dark 7: The Split, Part 2
The second in a two-part series on the most hotly debated Hobbit question: where will the two films be split? In this episode, we are joined by special guest Fr. Roderick Vonhogen of SQPN to talk about The White Council.
Episode 143: Riddles in the Dark 6: The Split, Part 1
The first in a two-part series on the most hotly debated Hobbit question: where will the two films be split? In this episode, we address the main Hobbit storyline and predict the "tone" of the ending of An Unexpected Journey.
Episode 142: WC Faerie Course, Session 24
George MacDonald, The Princess and the Goblin, Chapters 11-20 Recorded 3/25/11.
Episode 141: Silmarillion Seminar 21: Quenta Chapter 19
The twenty-first session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing the second part of Chapter 19 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Beren and Luthien"
Episode 140: Riddles in the Dark 5: Troll Dilemmas
The first RITD episode to address humor in the Hobbit; this week we focus on Bilbo's first "successful adventure" with the trolls.
Episode 139: Riddles in the Dark Digest 1
Co-host Dave reviews the first two topics, Thrain and Thror, and presents predictions, arguments, and feedback from RITD analysts and listeners. We also give a few RITD-related updates and news items.
Episode 138: Silmarillion Seminar 20: Quenta Chapter 19
The twentieth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 19 of the Quenta Silmarillion, " Of Beren and Luthien"
Episode 137: Riddles in the Dark 4: Thorin Oakenshield
A discussion of the great dwarf leader, Thorin Oakenshield, one of the main characters of The Hobbit and how he will be portrayed in the upcoming films.
Episode 136: Riddles in the Dark 3: The Battle of Azanulbizar
A discussion of the great Battle of Azanulbizar, and an analysis of the possiblity of its conflation with the Battle of Five Armies in the films.
Episode 135: Riddles in the Dark 2: The Fall of the House of Durin
A discussion of the misfortunes of the House of Durin, Thror and predictions based on casting for the character.
Episode 134: WC Faerie Course, Session 23
George MacDonald, The Princess and the Goblin, Chapters 1-10 Recorded 3/23/11.
Episode 133: Silmarillion Seminar 19: Quenta Chapter 18
The nineteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 18 of the Quenta Silmarillion, " Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin "
Episode 132: Riddles in the Dark 1: Thorin son of Thrain son of Thror
A discussion of Thror and Thrain, and predictions about Thrain's depiction in the film.
Episode 131: Announcements: January 25 2012
What's new at The Tolkien Professor, including two new podcasts and an updated website.
Episode 130: Return and Recovery
The Hobbit Series Lecture 8 in which we discuss the death of Thorin and Bilbo's return to Bag End. Text: Chapters 18 and 19: " The Return Journey" and " The Last Stage "
Episode 129: Silmarillion Seminar 18: Quenta Chapter 17
The eighteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 17 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of Men into the West"
Episode 128: The Hobbit Grows Up
The Hobbit Series Lecture 7 in which we discuss the death of Smaug and the Battle of Five Armies. Text: Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17: "Fire and Water," "The Gathering of the Clouds," "A Thief in the Night," and "The Clouds Burst."
Episode 127: Mythgard Question and Answer Call-in Session
Professor Corey Olsen answers questions from people interested in taking courses at the Mythgard Institute (www.mythgard.org).
Episode 126: Bilbo Earns His Reward
The Hobbit Series Lecture 6 in which we consider the foolishness of the dwarves and the final turning point of Bilbo's career. Text: Chapters 11, 12, and 13: "On the Doorstep," "Inside Information," and "Not At Home."
Episode 125: Bilbo Builds His Resume 2
Finally! The return of the hobbit series! The Hobbit Series Lecture 5, Part 2, in which we consider one of the major turning points in Bilbo's life. Text: Chapters 8, 9, and 10: "Flies and Spiders," "Barrels Out of Bond," and "A Warm Welcome."
Episode 124: WC Faerie Course, Session 22
Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 2. Recorded 3/21/11.
Episode 123: Silmarillion Seminar 17: Quenta Chapter 16
The seventeenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 16 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Maeglin"
Episode 122: Tolkien and Horror: A Halloween Special
Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, Laura Berkholtz, and George Naylor discuss themes of horror in Tolkien's writings.
Episode 121: Silmarillion Seminar 16: Quenta Chapter 15
The sixteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 15 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Noldor in Beleriand."
Episode 120: The Tolkien Professor Visits Hollywood
Corey Olsen and Dave Kale, program director for Middle-earth Network Radio, discuss the making of the documentary for the video game "The Lord of the Rings: War in the North". The documentary is viewable in four parts at http://www.youtube.com/user/machinima
Episode 119: Tolkien Chat 10: In the Bar at Mythcon 2011.
The tenth Tolkien Chat, recorded in the bar at the Albuquerque MCM Elegante during the annual Mythopoeic Society Conference
Episode 118: WC Faerie Course, Session 21
Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 1. Recorded 3/11/11.
Episode 117: Silmarillion Seminar 15: Quenta Chapter 14
The fifteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 14 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Beleriand and Its Realms."
Episode 116: WC Faerie Course, Session 20
Andrew Lang Session 5, in which we discuss "Rapunzel," "Snowdrop," and "The Enchanted Ring." Recorded 3/9/11.
Episode 115: Tolkien Chat 9: David Perlmutter
A conversation with Professor David Perlmutter about two of his favorite intellectual hobbies, military history and Tolkien.
Episode 114: Silmarillion Seminar 14: Quenta Chapter 13
The fourteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 13 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Return of the Noldor."
Episode 113: WC Faerie Course, Session 19
Andrew Lang Session 4, in which we discuss "Jack and the Beanstalk," "The Three Dwarfs," and "The Twelve Brothers." Recorded 3/7/11.
Episode 112: Silmarillion Seminar 13: Quenta Chapter 12
The thirteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 12 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Men."
Episode 111: WC Faerie Course, Session 18
Andrew Lang Session 3, in which we discuss "Snow White and Rose Red," "Jack the Giant Killer," and my favorite "The Black Bull of Norroway." Recorded 3/4/11.
Episode 110: Silmarillion Seminar 12: Quenta Chapter 11
The twelfth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 11 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Sun and the Moon and the Hiding of Valinor."
Episode 109: Silmarillion Seminar 11: Quenta Chapter 10
The eleventh session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 10 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Sindar."
Episode 108: Silmarillion Seminar 10: Quenta Chapter 9
The tenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 9 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Flight of the Noldor."
Episode 107: Silmarillion Seminar 09: Quenta Chapter 8
The ninth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 8 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Darkening of Valinor."
Episode 106: Silmarillion Seminar 08: Quenta Chapter 7
After a brief message to Stephen Colbert, we move on to the eighth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 7 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor."
Episode 105: Silmarillion Seminar 07: Quenta Chapter 6
The seventh session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 6 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Feanor and the Unchaining of Melkor."
Episode 104: WC Faerie Course, Session 17
Andrew Lang Session 2, in which we discuss "Rumpelstiltzkin," "Hansel and Grettel," and "Beauty and the Beast." Recorded 3/2/11.
Episode 103: Mythgard Institute Announcement Show, Part 2
Part Two of the show announcing the grand opening of the Mythgard Institute in the Fall 2011 semester. Both parts were originally broadcast on the Middle-Earth Network Radio.
Episode 102: Mythgard Institute Announcement Show, Part 1
Announcing the Mythgard Institute, offering courses in Tolkien Studies and related fields, beginning Fall 2011. Part one of two shows originally broadcast on the Middle-Earth Network Radio.
Episode 101: Silmarillion Seminar 06: Quenta Chapter 5
The sixth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 5 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalie."
Episode 100: WC Faerie Course, Session 16
Andrew Lang Session 1, in which we discuss "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and "Aladdin." Recorded 2/28/11.
Episode 99: Silmarillion Seminar 05: Quenta Chapters 3-4
The fifth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapters 3 and 4 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of the Elves" and "Of Thingol and Melian."
Episode 98: Special Announcement!
A recording of the special live broadcast on the Middle-Earth Network Radio station a few weeks back, in which I unveiled my Big News.
Episode 97: The Gifts of Annwn, by Scott Holbrook-Foust
An essay exploring the representation of the Celtic Otherworld in Arthurian Literature, with a particular focus on Morgan Le Fay in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
Episode 96: WC Faerie Course, Session 15
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 4, in which we look at the irregularities of the ending of this great poem. Recorded 2/25/11.
Episode 95: WC Faerie Course, Session 14
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 3, in which we learn how to resist seduction with tact and aplomb. Recorded 2/23/11.
Episode 94: WC Faerie Course, Session 13
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 2, in which we look carefully at our protagonist and his values. Recorded 2/21/11.
Episode 93: WC Faerie Course, Session 12
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Part 1, in which we discuss happy endings and relatively jolly green giants. Recorded 2/18/11.
Episode 92: WC Faerie Course, Session 11
Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale, Part 2, in which we look at some of the remarkable differences between Chaucer's version of this story and Dame Ragnelle. Recorded 2/16/11.
Episode 91: WC Faerie Course, Session 10
Chaucer's Wife of Bath's Tale, Part 1, in which we look at some of the remarkable differences between Chaucer's version of this story and Dame Ragnelle. Recorded 2/14/11.
Episode 90: WC Faerie Course, Session 9
The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnelle, Part 2, in which we discuss Sir Gawain's big choice. Recorded 2/11/11.
Episode 89: WC Faerie Course, Session 8
The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnelle, Part 1, in which we meet a knight with a funny name and a preternaturally ugly woman. Recorded 2/9/11.
Episode 88: WC Faerie Course, Session 7
Sir Launfal, Part 3, in which we see our protagonist's strange trial and unexpected deliverance. Recorded 2/7/11.
Episode 87: Silmarillion Seminar 04: Quenta Chapter 2
The fourth session of the new Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 2 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Aule and Yavanna."
Episode 86: WC Faerie Course, Session 6
Sir Launfal, Part 2, in which we examine the relationship between our protagonist and his fairy benefactors. Recorded 2/4/11.
Episode 85: WC Faerie Course, Session 5
Sir Launfal, Part 1, in which we meet our protagonist, his king, and his king's sketchy wife. Recorded 2/2/11.
Episode 84: The Wife of Bath's Tale
An unabridged recording of The Wife of Bath's Tale.
Episode 83: The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnelle
An unabridged recording of Dame Ragnelle.
Episode 82: WC Faerie Course, Session 4
Sir Orfeo, Part 3, in which we enter Faerie and find weird stuff. Recorded 1/31/11.
Episode 81: WC Faerie Course, Session 3
Sir Orfeo Part 2, in which we discuss Sir Orfeo's time of exile in the forest. Recorded 1/28/11.
Episode 80: WC Faerie Course, Session 2
A discussion of the first 194 lines of Sir Orfeo, in the WC Faerie and Fantasy class. Recorded 1/26/11.
Episode 79: Silmarillion Seminar 03: Quenta, Chapter 1
The third session of the new Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 1 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Beginning of Days."
Episode 78: WC Faerie Course, Session 1
The Introductory Ramble for my new class, Faerie and Fantasy. Recorded 1/24/11.
Episode 77: Sir Launfal
An unabridged recording of Sir Launfal, in Middle English. This is the second text we will be discussing in my Faerie and Fantasy course.
Episode 76: Sir Orfeo
An unabridged recording of the poem Sir Orfeo, in Middle English. This is the first text we will be discussing in my Faerie and Fantasy course.
Episode 75: An Introduction to Middle English
In preparation to the Faerie and Fantasy course, I have put together this brief introduction to reading Middle English, since the first few texts we will be discussing in class are in Middle English.
Episode 74: Silmarillion Seminar 02 - Valaquenta
The second session of the new Silmarillion Seminar, discussing the Valaquenta.
Episode 73: The Minstrel, the Painter, and the Scholar, Part 1
A roundtable discussion with John DiBartolo, Ted Nasmith, and Corey Olsen. This is the first of a three-part series.
Episode 72: Tolkien Chat 8: Allison Fischbach
A conversation with Allison Fischbach, a Washington College alum, about mortality and immortality in Tolkien, with special attention paid to the case of Turin Turambar and his family.
Episode 71: Call-In Office Hours 4
The fourth Tolkien Professor open Skype Session, recorded on October 13, 2010. Topics discussed include the Ring and invisibility, Anglo-Saxon, religion, Sam's dialect, death, and the Children of Hurin.
Episode 70: Silmarillion Seminar 01 - Ainulindale
The inaugural session of the new Silmarillion Seminar, discussing the Ainulindale.
Episode 69: Tolkien Chat 7: Tara Holste II
A conversation with Tara Holste, a Washington College alum, about Tolkien's thoughts about and depictions of government.
Episode 68: Q&A Session 3
Discussing the Nazgul's flying mount, the Ring's conferring of invisibility, and the theology of Middle-Earth. Students present: Allison Fischbach, Tessa Fox, and Trevor Williams.
Episode 67: Kalamazoo 2010
A recording of the two papers on Tolkien I read at the Medieval Congress at Kalamazoo in May 2010: The Poetry of the Hobbit and Tolkien's Typology
Episode 66: Q&A Session 2
Discussing Aragorn's prophecies, Goldberry, and Glorfindel's identity. Students present: Rachel Field, Tessa Fox, and Trevor Williams.
Episode 65: Call-In Office Hours 3
The third Tolkien Professor open Skype Session, recorded on June 3, 2010. Topics discussed include recording my class, goblins and orcs, Bilbo's luck, and Frodo's experiences in Mordor.
Episode 64: Tolkien Chat 6: Scott Holbrook-Foust and Eric Singletary
A conversation with listeners Scott Holbrook-Foust and Eric Singletary, priamrily on written and oral cultures in Middle-Earth.
Episode 63: Call-In Office Hours 2
The second Tolkien Professor open Skype Session, recorded on May 20, 2010. Topics discussed include Eowyn's career as a healer, the creation of the world in the Ainulindale, Arwen's jewel, Aragorn's early career, the depiction of the Rohirrim in the films, the eagles, and the dead guy in the Paths of the Dead.
Episode 62: Q&A Session 1
Discussing orcs v. goblins, the Watcher in the Water's targeting of Frodo, the lands east of Mordor, the possibility of Gandalf's torturing of Gollum, what happens to Frodo across the Sea, and the absence of religion in Middle-Earth. Students present: Caroline Knuth, Kelly Topita, Rachel Field, Mac Boyle, Will Malkus, and Eve Nealon.
Episode 61: Tolkien Chat 5: KMO
A conversation with KMO, host of the C-Realm Podcast, on the Silmarillion and Tolkien's mythology.
Episode 60: Tolkien Chat 4: Professor Michael Drout
A chat with Professor Michael Drout, editor of Tolkien Studies, about Tolkien's metafiction and the study of philology.
Episode 59: Tolkien Chat 3: Elizabeth Bateman
A chat with Liz Bateman, Washington College Class of '09, about the power of tragedy in Tolkien's world.
Episode 58: WC Tolkien Course 40 - Return Part VI
The ROTK: Book VI.9. Recorded 4/28/10.
Episode 57: WC Tolkien Course 39 - Return Part V
The ROTK: Book VI.6-8. Recorded 4/26/10.
Episode 56: WC Tolkien Course 38 - Return Part IV
The ROTK: Book VI.2-5. Recorded 4/23/10.
Episode 55: WC Tolkien Course 37 - Return Part III
The ROTK: Book V.8-10, VI.1. Recorded 4/21/10.
Episode 54: WC Tolkien Course 36 - Return Part II
The ROTK: Book V.4-7. Recorded 4/19/10.
Episode 53: WC Tolkien Course 35 - Return Part I
The ROTK: Book V.1-3. Recorded 4/16/10. Special Guest: Michael Drout!
Episode 52: Michael Drout Lecture: Whole Worlds Out of Single Words, Tolkien and Language
TP Bonus Content: Michael Drout Lecture: "Whole Worlds Out of Single Words: Tolkien and Language." Recorded 4/15/10
Episode 51: WC Tolkien Course 34 - Two Towers Part VI
The TT: Book IV.6-10. Recorded 4/14/10.
Episode 50: WC Tolkien Course 33 - Two Towers Part V
The TT: Book IV.2-5. Recorded 4/12/10.
Episode 49: WC Tolkien Course 32 - Two Towers Part IV
The TT: Book III, Chap 10-11; IV.1. Recorded 4/9/10.
Episode 48: WC Tolkien Course 31 - Two Towers Part III
The TT: Book III, Chap 7-9. Recorded 4/7/10.
Episode 47: WC Tolkien Course 30 - Two Towers Part II
The TT: Book III, Chap 4-6. Recorded 4/5/10.
Episode 46: WC Tolkien Course 29 - Two Towers Part I
The TT: Book III, Chap 1-3. Recorded 4/2/10.
Episode 45: WC Tolkien Course 28 - Fellowship Part VII
The FOTR: Book II, Chap 7-10. Recorded 3/29/10.
Episode 44: WC Tolkien Course 27 - Fellowship Part VI
The FOTR: Book II, Chap 4-6. Recorded 3/26/10.
Episode 43: WC Tolkien Course 26 - Fellowship Part V
The FOTR: Book II, Chap 2-3. Recorded 3/24/10.
Episode 42: WC Tolkien Course 25 - Fellowship Part IV
The FOTR: Book I, Chap 11 - Book II, Chap 1. Recorded 3/22/10.
Episode 41: WC Tolkien Course 24 - Fellowship Part III
The FOTR: Book I, Chaps 7-10. Recorded 3/19/10.
Episode 40: WC Tolkien Course 23 - Fellowship Part II
The FOTR: Book I, Chaps 3-6. Recorded 3/18/10.
Episode 39: Tolkien and Food
TP Bonus Content: Lecture on Food for Hobbit Luncheon. Recorded 3/17/10
Episode 38: WC Tolkien Course 22 - Fellowship Part I
The FOTR: Forw, Prol, Chaps 1-2. Recorded 3/15/10.
Episode 37: WC Tolkien Course 21 - The Hobbit Part IV
The Hobbit: Chaps 12-19. Recorded 3/5/10.
Episode 36: WC Tolkien Course 20 - The Hobbit Part III
The Hobbit: Chaps 8-11. Recorded 3/3/10.
Episode 35: WC Tolkien Course 19 - The Hobbit Part II
The Hobbit: Chaps 5-7. Recorded 3/1/10.
Episode 34: WC Tolkien Course 18 - The Hobbit Part I
The Hobbit: Chaps 1-4. Recorded 2/26/10.
Episode 33: WC Tolkien Course 17 - Silmarillion Part IX
Silmarillion: Of the Rings of Power. Recorded 2/24/10.
Episode 32: WC Tolkien Course 16 - Silmarillion Part VIII
Silmarillion: Akallabeth. Recorded 2/22/10.
Episode 31: WC Tolkien Course 15 - Silmarillion Part VII
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 22-24. Recorded 2/19/10.
Episode 30: WC Tolkien Course 14 - Silmarillion Part VI
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 20-21. Recorded 2/17/10.
Episode 29: WC Tolkien Course 13 - Silmarillion Part V
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 18-19. Recorded 2/15/10.
Episode 28: WC Tolkien Course 12 - Silmarillion Part IV
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 13-17. Recorded 2/12/10.
Episode 27: WC Tolkien Course 11 - Silmarillion Part III
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 8-12. Recorded 2/12/10.
Episode 26: WC Tolkien Course 10 - Silmarillion Part II
Silmarillion: Quenta Silmarillion 1-7. Recorded 2/12/10.
Episode 25: WC Tolkien Course 09 - Silmarillion, Part I
Silmarillion: Ainulindale and Valaquenta. Recorded 2/5/10.
Episode 24: WC Tolkien Course 08 - “Smith of Wootton Major” Part II
"Smith of Wootton Major," Part 2. Recorded 2/3/10.
Episode 23: WC Tolkien Course 07 - “Smith of Wootton Major” Part I
"Smith of Wootton Major," Part 1. Recorded 2/1/10.
Episode 22: WC Tolkien Course 06 - “Leaf by Niggle,” Part II
"Leaf by Niggle," Part 2. Recorded 1/29/10.
Episode 21: WC Tolkien Course 05 - “Leaf by Niggle,” Part I
End of "Mythopoeia" and "Leaf by Niggle," Part 1. Recorded 1/27/10.
Episode 20: WC Tolkien Course 04 - “Mythopoeia”
Tolkien's poem "Mythopoeia." Also contains a bonus unabridged recording of the poem. Recorded 1/25/10.
Episode 19: WC Tolkien Course 03 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part II
"On Fairy-Stories," Part 2. Makeup recording following a lamentable software crash in the midst of the live recording (on 1/22/10).
Episode 18: WC Tolkien Course 02 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part I
"On Fairy-Stories," Part 1. Recorded 1/20/10.
Episode 17: WC Tolkien Course 01 - Introduction
Introductory material from the first session of my Tolkien course at Washington College. Recorded 1/18/10.
Episode 16: Bilbo Builds His Resume 1
The Hobbit Series Lecture 5, Part 1, in which we consider the forest of Mirkwood and its denizens. Text: Chapters 8, 9, and 10: "Flies and Spiders," "Barrels Out of Bond," and "A Warm Welcome."
Episode 15: Call-In Office Hours 1
The Tolkien Professor takes calls by Skype from listeners. Topics covered include the Eye of Sauron, the death of the Witchking, and Gandalf's death.
Episode 14: Announcements: Fall 2009
Announcements of imminent events and upcoming new content.
Episode 13: Tolkien Chat 2: Tara Holste
A chat with Tara Holste, Washington College Class of '07, about class relations in Tolkien's fiction, with a primary focus on the relationship between masters and servants.
Episode 12: Tolkien Chat 1: Ben Kozlowski
A chat with Ben Kozlowski, Washington College Class of '08, about the knowledge of evil in Tolkien's world.
Episode 11: Rescued in the Wild, By the Wild 3
The Hobbit Series Lecture 4, Part 3, in which we examine Beorn, then step back and draw some conclusions about the Wild, followed by a brief discussion of fate and a close reading of the dwarves' song, "The Wind Was on the Withered Heath." Text: Chapters 6 and 7, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire" and "Queer Lodgings"
Episode 10: Rescued in the Wild, By the Wild 2
The Hobbit Series Lecture 4, Part 2, in which we take a close look at the goblins, the wargs, and the eagles. Text: Chapters 6 and 7, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire" and "Queer Lodgings"
Episode 9: Rescued in the Wild, By the Wild 1
The Hobbit Series Lecture 4, Part 1, in which we look at the changes in Bilbo and his relationship with Gandalf and the dwarves. Text: Chapters 6 and 7, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire" and "Queer Lodgings"
Episode 8: On Tolkien's Secondary World
A third informal podcast, in which the Tolkien Professor doesn't exactly answer anybody's questions, but talks about some of the issues involved in doing so
Episode 7: On Dragons and Orcs
A second informal podcast Q&A, in which the Tolkien Professor discusses Smaug's family history and the social life of orcs
Episode 6: Tolkien and the Environment
TP Bonus Content: A live recording of a joint lecture I gave in October 2008 with a former student, Shannon Holste, Washington College '07
Episode 5: On Wingless Balrogs and Tom Bombadil
An informal podcast Q&A, in which the Tolkien Professor discusses his views on the winglessness of Balrogs and the identity of Tom Bombadil
Episode 4: At the Roots of the Mountain
The Hobbit Series Lecture 3, in which we come to the turning point of Bilbo's career. Containing a discussion of orcs and a careful reading of the Gollum encounter, riddle by riddle. Text: Chapters 4 and 5, "Over Hill and Under Hill" and "Riddles in the Dark"
Episode 3: The Ridiculous and the Sublime
The Hobbit Series Lecture 2, in which I look at the beginning of Bilbo's burlarious career and examine the natures of trolls and elves. Text: Chapters 2 and 3, "Roast Mutton" and "A Short Rest"
Episode 2: Took and Baggins
The Hobbit Series Lecture 1, in which I examine how Tolkien introduces his fantasy world through his flustered little protagonist. Text: Chapter 1, "An Unexpected Party"
Episode 1: How to Read Tolkien and Why
The Intro Lecture, in which I discuss Tolkien's understanding of the nature and importance of storytelling. Primary Text: Tolkien's essay "On Fairy-Stories"
635: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 114
Maggie and Corey and back, and today we are looking at the brilliant adaptation work of Miriam Ellis in her paintings.Corey and Maggie review a video from artist Miriam Ellis ( https://www.miriamellis.com/ ) where she introduces two of her Tolkien paintings, 'filling in the gaps' moments from The Lord of the Rings. They then dive into the paintings, discussing them as adaptations, and scratching the surface of further investigation!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 114, recorded on October 27, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=...
636: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 115
Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice! It's time to regroup and work towards script notes for our first episode.Corey and Maggie continue planning for their deep dive into the adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 115, recorded on November 3, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity....
637: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 116
Maggie and Corey return to the production meeting to flesh out some detailed notes for P&P Episode 0. Corey and Maggie finalise their plan for ep 1 of the Pride and Prejudice Deep Dive episodes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 116, recorded on November 10, 2025.https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribeHosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen...