The Tolkien Professor
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 98 minutes
- Episodes
- 629
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
345: SilmFilm 3-08: Episode 4 – Kazhâd a mênu!
<p>In Episode 4, we will focus on the dwarves, though there will be some non-dwarf stuff happening as well, including checkins with Eöl, Thingol, Sauron and Shelob.</p>
02:31:43 |
Thu 02 Nov 2017
344: SilmFilm 3-07: Episode 3 (cont’d) – Meanwhile, (still) in Beleriand…
<p>There is a lot to be worked out, and after some discussion, a new proposed outline for the season emerges. In Episode 3, we will now see orcs starting to appear in Belerian, while the Noldor f…02:06:15 |
Tue 31 Oct 2017
342: SilmFilm 3-06: Episode 3 – Meanwhile, in Beleriand…
<p>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.</p>
02:10:53 |
Mon 25 Sep 2017
341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying
<p>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 reuni…02:40:53 |
Mon 25 Sep 2017
339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor
<p>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.</p>
02:23:14 |
Fri 01 Sep 2017
338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges
<p>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 el…02:26:33 |
Fri 01 Sep 2017
337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative
<p>Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.</p>
02:27:44 |
Fri 01 Sep 2017
336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc
<p>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.</p>
02:43:00 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes
<p>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 a…02:19:23 |
Wed 14 Jun 2017
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