62. Tolkien Still Matters : with Nick Groom, author of Tolkien in the 21st Century
Exploring Tolkien1 Aug 2023

62. Tolkien Still Matters : with Nick Groom, author of Tolkien in the 21st Century

This week Michael and I talked with Professor Nick Groom, author of Tolkien in the 21st Century: The Meaning of Middle-earth Today, releasing Sept. 5, 2023 (apologies for some some of the echo in the audio!). Professor Groom’s book is a detailed, in-depth, but very readable look into MIddle-earth, and how he perceives Tolkien as more relevant than ever before–particularly in a post-COVID culture. This was a refreshing discussion that dove deep into things including:

  • Professor Groom’s thoughts on the ambiguity of evil in Middle-earth
  • How Tolkien’s themes are vital in a post-lockdown era
  • Why he believes The Rings of Power is a great story in the tradition of Middle-earth adaptations–but definitely isn’t Tolkien’s story.

Then, join us in our extended episode (https://theonering.com/members) where we:

  • Does The Rings of Power deserve the amount of criticism we give it?
  • Who is his favorite character in all of Middle-earth?
  • What should be done to encourage young artists to write great new stories again?

🎉 To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! Nick Groom is the Professor of Literature in English at the University of Macau, held positions at universities of Chicago, Stanford and Exeter where he holds an Honorary Professorship, and for many years taught the only UK undergraduate course in Tolkien. BECOME A MEMBER! Get access to the extended edition of this podcast, our private Discord chat, and live chats. Click here! 🔗 Episode Links Tolkien in the 21st Century (US version) Twenty-First-Century Tolkien (UK version) The Last Ringbearer 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast Get the Extended Podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Google 🔍 If You Like Tolkien The Silmarillion The Fall of Númenor The Fall of Gondolin The Children of Hurin The Atlas of Middle-earth The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien 🗣 Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! 🖼 Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for the artwork!

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20. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 8 : Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing

20. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 8 : Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing

In our darkest dreams, we never imagined Amazon would change Tolkien’s work as dramatically as they did in  The Rings of Power. In our final in-depth review, we discuss the stupidity of Celebrimbor, t...

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19. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 7 : Shadow and Flame. And a Leaf.

19. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 7 : Shadow and Flame. And a Leaf.

In our longest review yet, Jonathan, Michael, and Dan stand amazed at the volcano survivability rate in Middle-earth, stare bemused at Galadriels’ all new personality, sit frustrated at how the Harfoo...

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18. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 6 : Insta-Mordor!

18. The Rings of Power IN-DEPTH Review : Episode 6 : Insta-Mordor!

Jonathan, Michael, and Dan go in-depth on The Rings of Power Episode 6, “Udun”, and dive into questions like: Is Galadriel allowed to lecture us on humility? Do the Orcs OR the villagers actually have...

4 Okt 20221h 15min

17. The Wisest Elves – Of the Sindar – The Silmarillion – 11

17. The Wisest Elves – Of the Sindar – The Silmarillion – 11

In “Of the Sindar”, Tolkien returns to the OTHER elves–the ones who never left Middle-earth for Valinor. These elves created the fairest dwelling that has ever been east of the sea, worked with the Dw...

20 Sep 202240min

16. The Rings of Power : Episode 2 : In-Depth Discussion (where no detail matters)

16. The Rings of Power : Episode 2 : In-Depth Discussion (where no detail matters)

The more we watch the show, the clearer it is that all the details don’t matter to The Rings of Power. Jonathan, Michael, and Dan discuss Episode 2 and Galadriel’s “I’m fine” face (????), Encino Man a...

8 Sep 202251min

15. The Rings of Power : Episode 1 : In-Depth Discussion (and a Michael Scott moment)

15. The Rings of Power : Episode 1 : In-Depth Discussion (and a Michael Scott moment)

Jonathan and Michael dive into a deeper discussion of Episode 1 of The Rings of Power, “A Shadow of the Past”. They look at how much of Tolkien’s work is in the show, if the show is standing up to the...

6 Sep 202245min

14. Tolkien is Worth Defending : Why The Rings of Power MUST be excellent!

14. Tolkien is Worth Defending : Why The Rings of Power MUST be excellent!

Jonathan, Michael, and Dan discuss why Tolkien is worth defending–and defending ardently. If Tolkien’s work is truly excellent, how much excellence should we demand from those sub-creating in his worl...

30 Aug 202226min

13. Burn the Ships – Of the Flight of the Noldor – The Silmarillion – 10

13. Burn the Ships – Of the Flight of the Noldor – The Silmarillion – 10

We tackle one of our favorite chapters in The Silmarillion: “Of the Flight of the Noldor”. Finally the ill choices of Fëanor are brought to bear as we watch the grievous opening to a long tale that in...

23 Aug 202250min

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