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The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, Assistant Professor of English at Washington College in Maryland. Find me on Facebook at “The Tolkien Professor,” on Twitter at @tolkienprof, or at my website at www.tolkienprofessor.com. I have also begun a grand new venture: the Mythgard Institute, offering courses on Tolkien studies for credit at the MA level, or just for fun! Join us at www.mythgard.org.

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Episode 343: 2017 Signum Webathon: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Oct 30, 2017

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342: SilmFilm 3-06: Episode 3 – Meanwhile, in Beleriand… Sep 25, 2017

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    <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>

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341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying Sep 25, 2017

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    <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 reunite Valinor and Beleriand through the use of ships.</p>

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Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017 Sep 22, 2017

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339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor Sep 01, 2017

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    <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>

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338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges Sep 01, 2017

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    <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 elves decide to live in a cave? Is ice the only dangerous thing in the Helcaraxë? And what exactly is Angband like?</p>

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337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative Sep 01, 2017

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    <p>Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.</p>

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336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc Jul 20, 2017

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    <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>

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335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes Jun 14, 2017

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    <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 artistic adaptation of The Silmarillion.</p>

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334: SilmFilm 2-23: Creative Input from the Listeners Apr 17, 2017

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