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The Tolkien Professor episodes
- 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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18 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
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22 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
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1 hr 5 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
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23 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"
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50 min - 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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33 min - 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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38 min - 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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29 min - Announcements: January 25 2012What's new at The Tolkien Professor, including two new podcasts and an updated website.5 min
- Riddles in the Dark 1: Thorin son of Thrain son of ThrorA discussion of Thror and Thrain, and predictions about Thrain's depiction in the film.1 hr 4 min
About The Tolkien Professor
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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!