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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Apr 26, 2012 · 1 hr 11 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Apr 8, 2012 · 49 min
Episode 142: WC Faerie Course, Session 24
George MacDonald, The Princess and the Goblin, Chapters 11-20 Recorded 3/25/11. Support The Tolkien Professor
Mar 29, 2012 · 1 hr 35 min
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" Support The Tolkien Professor
Mar 23, 2012 · 1 hr 17 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Mar 17, 2012 · 1 hr 5 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Mar 14, 2012 · 1 hr 28 min
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" Support The Tolkien Professor
Mar 10, 2012 · 1 hr 14 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Feb 23, 2012 · 1 hr 6 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Feb 12, 2012 · 1 hr 7 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Feb 4, 2012 · 46 min
Episode 134: WC Faerie Course, Session 23
George MacDonald, The Princess and the Goblin, Chapters 1-10 Recorded 3/23/11. Support The Tolkien Professor
Jan 30, 2012 · 1 hr 35 min
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 " Support The Tolkien Professor
Jan 28, 2012 · 1 hr 3 min
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. Support The Tolkien Professor
Jan 27, 2012 · 4 min
Episode 131: Announcements: January 25 2012
What's new at The Tolkien Professor, including two new podcasts and an updated website. Support The Tolkien Professor
Dec 14, 2011 · 26 min
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 " Support The Tolkien Professor
Dec 11, 2011 · 1 hr 40 min
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" Support The Tolkien Professor
Dec 7, 2011 · 27 min
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." Support The Tolkien Professor
Dec 1, 2011 · 1 hr 43 min
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). Support The Tolkien Professor
Nov 30, 2011 · 40 min
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." Support The Tolkien Professor
Nov 24, 2011 · 21 min
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." Support The Tolkien Professor
Nov 19, 2011 · 48 min
Episode 124: WC Faerie Course, Session 22
Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 2. Recorded 3/21/11. Support The Tolkien Professor