The Tolkien Professor

<p>In Episode 5, we discuss the decision to create the lamps and the introduction of Tulkas</p>

5 Des 20152h 5min

<p>In the fourth episode of Season 1, we determine how Melkor meets the other Valar and focus on the end of the Ainulindalë and Iluvatar’s conversation with Ulmo.</p>

5 Des 20152h 5min

<p>We continue to discuss central themes of the season, in particular focusing on Melkor – including what the heck to call him (as well as others who experience name changes in The Silmarillion, like ...

19 Okt 20151h 58min

<p>Today we are figuring out the content of the frame story and the Silmarillion story for episode 2 and how to tie it all together.</p>

19 Okt 20151h 50min

<p>It’s time to discuss the Music of the Ainur, one of the most thought-provoking and beautiful stories Tolkien wrote. This is a central core concept that, while it’s detached from the “main” story of...

2 Okt 20151h 48min

<p>We continue our discussion about the overall narrative of Season 1, as well as focus on the elements of the frame story that will encompass the show.</p>

2 Sep 20151h 59min

<p>We will begin by discussing the overall plot of the first season and the major events that we want to occur during the season, including the Music of the Ainur, creation of Arda, the making of the ...

26 Aug 20151h 54min

Adaptation has been a topic that has intrigued many Mythgardians, including Signum University President Corey Olsen (also known as The Tolkien Professor). From music and art to film to The Lord of the...

12 Aug 201543min