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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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  • Updated June 18

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  • Jan 17, 2010 · 22 min

    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." Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jan 9, 2010 · 25 min

    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. Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Oct 2, 2009 · 44 min

    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. Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Sep 6, 2009 · 29 min

    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" Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Aug 3, 2009 · 14 min

    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" Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jul 31, 2009 · 13 min

    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" Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jul 27, 2009 · 17 min

    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 Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jul 20, 2009 · 21 min

    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 Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jul 13, 2009 · 1 hr 4 min

    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 Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jul 8, 2009 · 22 min

    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 Support The Tolkien Professor

  • Jun 16, 2009 · 49 min

    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" Support The Tolkien Professor