The Tolkien Professor

By 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 wi... more

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The podcast currently has 730 episodes available.

The Tolkien Professor episodes:

July 27, 2009 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
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18min
July 20, 2009 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
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22min
July 13, 2009 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
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1h 5min
July 08, 2009 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
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23min
June 16, 2009 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"
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50min
June 16, 2009 Episode 3: The Ridiculous and the Sublime
The Hobbit Series Lecture 2, in which I look at the beginning of Bilbo's burlarious career and examine the natures of trolls and elves. Text: Chapters 2 and 3, "Roast Mutton" and "A Short Rest"
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33min
June 16, 2009 Episode 2: Took and Baggins
The Hobbit Series Lecture 1, in which I examine how Tolkien introduces his fantasy world through his flustered little protagonist. Text: Chapter 1, "An Unexpected Party"
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38min
June 16, 2009 Episode 1: How to Read Tolkien and Why
The Intro Lecture, in which I discuss Tolkien's understanding of the nature and importance of storytelling. Primary Text: Tolkien's essay "On Fairy-Stories"
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29min
January 01, 1990 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.
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1h 4min
January 01, 1990 Announcements: January 25 2012
What's new at The Tolkien Professor, including two new podcasts and an updated website.
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5min

FAQs about The Tolkien Professor:

How many episodes does The Tolkien Professor have?

The podcast currently has 730 episodes available.