Episode 21: WC Tolkien Course 05 - “Leaf by Niggle,” Part I
End of "Mythopoeia" and "Leaf by Niggle," Part 1. Recorded 1/27/10.
29 Jan 201045min
Episode 20: WC Tolkien Course 04 - “Mythopoeia”
Tolkien's poem "Mythopoeia." Also contains a bonus unabridged recording of the poem. Recorded 1/25/10.
26 Jan 201054min
Episode 19: WC Tolkien Course 03 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part II
"On Fairy-Stories," Part 2. Makeup recording following a lamentable software crash in the midst of the live recording (on 1/22/10).
25 Jan 201030min
Episode 18: WC Tolkien Course 02 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part I
"On Fairy-Stories," Part 1. Recorded 1/20/10.
21 Jan 201042min
Episode 17: WC Tolkien Course 01 - Introduction
Introductory material from the first session of my Tolkien course at Washington College. Recorded 1/18/10.
19 Jan 201024min
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."
17 Jan 201022min
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.
9 Jan 201025min
Episode 14: Announcements: Fall 2009
Announcements of imminent events and upcoming new content.
5 Okt 20097min
