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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663 episodes
Updated June 18

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Oct 30, 2017 · 1 hr 40 min
Episode 343: 2017 Signum Webathon: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
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Sep 25, 2017 · 2 hr 10 min
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.
Sep 25, 2017 · 2 hr 40 min
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.
Sep 22, 2017 · 20 min
Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017
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Sep 1, 2017 · 2 hr 23 min
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 Fëanor.
Sep 1, 2017 · 2 hr 26 min
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?
Sep 1, 2017 · 2 hr 27 min
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.
Jul 20, 2017 · 2 hr 43 min
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.
Jun 14, 2017 · 2 hr 19 min
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.
Apr 17, 2017 · 2 hr 33 min
334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners
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Mar 27, 2017 · 1 hr 59 min
333: SilmFilm 2-22: Season 2 Casting
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Mar 13, 2017 · 2 hr 28 min
332: SilmFilm 2-21: Script Outlines (Episodes 9 – 13)
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Feb 18, 2017 · 2 hr 23 min
331: SilmFilm 2-20: Script Outlines (Episodes 5 – 8)
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Feb 14, 2017 · 2 hr 26 min
330: SilmFilm 2-19: Script Outlines (Episodes 1 – 4)
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Jan 17, 2017 · 2 hr 30 min
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.
Jan 12, 2017 · 1 hr 56 min
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.
Dec 18, 2016 · 2 hr 3 min
327: SilmFilm 2-16: Episode 12
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Dec 5, 2016 · 1 hr 58 min
326: SilmFilm 2-15: Episode 11 – Saga of Feänor at Formenos
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Dec 5, 2016 · 1 hr 59 min
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.
Nov 19, 2016 · 2 hr 19 min
324: SilmFilm: BONUS! SilmFilm Special: The Season 2 Frame
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