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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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  • Jun 18, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min

    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/ Support The Tolkien Professor

  • May 22, 2021 · 1 hr 57 min

    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/ Support The Tolkien Professor

  • May 22, 2021 · 2 hr 3 min

    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/ Support The Tolkien Professor

  • May 8, 2021 · 2 hr 7 min

    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 Bëor, 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/ Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Apr 23, 2021 · 2 hr 2 min

    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/ Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Mar 14, 2021 · 1 hr 56 min

    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!). Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Feb 21, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min

    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! Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Feb 21, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min

    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? Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jan 16, 2021 · 2 hr 11 min

    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. Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jan 9, 2021 · 1 hr 50 min

    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. Support The Tolkien Professor