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The Tolkien Professor

The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen)

The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!

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#671
Monday · 1 hr 9 min
671: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 134
Corey and Maggie are back, and thinking through Rings of Power Season 3 stuff, and the Road Ahead. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 134, recorded on September 14, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord 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 Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
#669
September 11 · 1 hr 34 min
669: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 133
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Corey and Maggie take a step back to think through the upcoming Tolkien film adaptations (Rings of Power, Hunt for Gollum, Shadows of the Past) and consider them as creative undertakings. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 133, recorded on August 31, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord 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 Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E670
September 11 · 1 hr 57 min
670: SilmFilm 8-16: Music Commissioning
The SilmFilm writer's room is joined our resident composer, Phil Menzies, for some discussion of the musical themes and passages that we will want to include in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Support The Tolkien Professor
#667
August 27 · 1 hr 19 min
667: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 132
Maggie and Corey are together in the studio to chat more about Rings of Power Season 3 and Rings & Realms. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 132, recorded on August 10, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord 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 Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E668
August 27 · 2 hr 8 min
668: SilmFilm 8-15: Casting Criteria
SilmFilm returns, in the homestretch of the pre-production process. Today we discuss Casting Criteria for our new characters in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Support The Tolkien Professor
#666
August 27 · 59 min
666: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 131
Maggie and Corey return to the Rings of Power to do some analysis of the Rings of Power Season 3 teaser trailer. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 131, recorded on August 3, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv 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 Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc... Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E665
June 18 · 1 hr 51 min
665: SilmFilm 8-14: The Frame Story
It is time to decide on the frame story for Season 8! Today, we consider possibilities and flesh out its relationship to the main story and theme of Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Mythmoot XIII: June 25-28, 2026 https://signumuniversity.org/event/mythmoot-xiii-june-25-28-2026/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E664
June 10 · 1 hr 56 min
664: SilmFilm 8-13: The Season Outline
In today's writers'-room meeting, the SilmFilm team will complete the planning of the Season Outline for Season 8! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor
#663
June 10 · 1 hr 3 min
663: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 130
Maggie and Corey return today, and they return to Jane Austen, to check in on and continue that production. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 130, recorded on June 1, 2026. 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/subscribe Hosts: 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 Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E662
May 16 · 1 hr 37 min
662: SilmFilm 8-12: The Season Outline
As they near the end of the pre-production process, the SilmFilm team sits down to examine and finalize the detailed outline of all of Season 8. Support The Tolkien Professor
#661
May 16 · 1 hr 25 min
661: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 129
Maggie and Corey return to Anne of Green Gables for Part 2 of their discussion of LM Montgomery adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128, recorded on May 11, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/people/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/people/maggie-parke/ For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
#660
May 7 · 1 hr 16 min
660: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 128
It's May the 4th, so Maggie and Corey are going to indulge in a Star Wars Diversion and take a close look at the final trailer for the upcoming Mandalorian film. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128, recorded on May 4, 2026. 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/subscribe Hosts: 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 Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E659
April 26 · 2 hr 4 min
659: SilmFilm 8-11: The Villains
As the SilmFilm Writer's Room nears the end of the pre-production planning, they look north, turning to the Villains. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor
#658
April 16 · 1 hr 3 min
658: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 127
Tonight, Maggie and Corey fulfill a long-standing request and look at Anne of Green Gables! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 127, recorded on April 13, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/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://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/people/corey-olsen/ Dr. Maggie Parke https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E657
April 10 · 2 hr 6 min
657: SilmFilm 8-10: Galadriel
Today, the SilmFilm team finally turns to the question that Tolkien himself never got around to answering fully: What was Galadriel up to in the last stages of the First Age? Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E656
April 10 · 2 hr 11 min
656: SilmFilm 8-09: The Havens
Join the SilmFilm team as we continue pre-production discussions, takling about Elves. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor
#655
March 31 · 1 hr 23 min
655: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 126
After touching on some news updates, Maggie and Corey continue with their Pride and Prejudice discussion, focusing on their analysis of Lydia's introduction. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 126, recorded on March 31, 2026. 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/subscribe Hosts: 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 Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
#654
March 30 · 1 hr 15 min
654: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 125
Maggie and Corey are back and returning to Pride and Prejudice and Adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 125, recorded on March 23, 2026. 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/subscribe Hosts: 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 Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/ For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/ Support The Tolkien Professor
#653
March 13 · 2 hr
653: SilmFilm 8-08: Doriath Story
Today the SilmFilm Team returns to pre-production discussions, considering the Doriath situation during the time of Turin. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor
S8 · E652
March 4 · 2 hr 14 min
652: SilmFilm 8-07: Outlaw Story
SilmFilm Season 8 Pre-production meetings continue in our writers' room for a discussion of Turin's outlaws. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support The Tolkien Professor

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