Episode 129: Silmarillion Seminar 18: Quenta Chapter 17
The eighteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 17 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of Men into the West"
11 Dec 20111h 40min
Episode 128: The Hobbit Grows Up
The Hobbit Series Lecture 7 in which we discuss the death of Smaug and the Battle of Five Armies. Text: Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17: "Fire and Water," "The Gathering of the Clouds," "A Thief in the Nig...
7 Dec 201127min
Episode 127: Mythgard Question and Answer Call-in Session
Professor Corey Olsen answers questions from people interested in taking courses at the Mythgard Institute (www.mythgard.org).
1 Dec 20111h 43min
Episode 126: Bilbo Earns His Reward
The Hobbit Series Lecture 6 in which we consider the foolishness of the dwarves and the final turning point of Bilbo's career. Text: Chapters 11, 12, and 13: "On the Doorstep," "Inside Information," ...
30 Nov 201140min
Episode 125: Bilbo Builds His Resume 2
Finally! The return of the hobbit series! The Hobbit Series Lecture 5, Part 2, in which we consider one of the major turning points in Bilbo's life. Text: Chapters 8, 9, and 10: "Flies and Spiders," ...
24 Nov 201121min
Episode 124: WC Faerie Course, Session 22
Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 2. Recorded 3/21/11.
19 Nov 201148min
Episode 123: Silmarillion Seminar 17: Quenta Chapter 16
The seventeenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 16 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Maeglin"
10 Nov 20111h 47min
Episode 122: Tolkien and Horror: A Halloween Special
Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, Laura Berkholtz, and George Naylor discuss themes of horror in Tolkien's writings.
5 Nov 20111h 13min
