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The Tolkien Professor

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 23: WC Tolkien Course 07 - “Smith of Wootton Major” Part I Feb 03, 2010

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"Smith of Wootton Major," Part 1. Recorded 2/1/10.

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Episode 22: WC Tolkien Course 06 - “Leaf by Niggle,” Part II Jan 31, 2010

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"Leaf by Niggle," Part 2. Recorded 1/29/10.

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Episode 21: WC Tolkien Course 05 - “Leaf by Niggle,” Part I Jan 29, 2010

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End of "Mythopoeia" and "Leaf by Niggle," Part 1. Recorded 1/27/10.

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Episode 20: WC Tolkien Course 04 - “Mythopoeia” Jan 26, 2010

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Tolkien's poem "Mythopoeia." Also contains a bonus unabridged recording of the poem. Recorded 1/25/10.

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Episode 19: WC Tolkien Course 03 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part II Jan 25, 2010

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"On Fairy-Stories," Part 2. Makeup recording following a lamentable software crash in the midst of the live recording (on 1/22/10).

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Episode 18: WC Tolkien Course 02 - “On Fairy-Stories,” Part I Jan 21, 2010

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"On Fairy-Stories," Part 1. Recorded 1/20/10.

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Episode 17: WC Tolkien Course 01 - Introduction Jan 19, 2010

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Introductory material from the first session of my Tolkien course at Washington College. Recorded 1/18/10.

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Episode 16: Bilbo Builds His Resume 1 Jan 17, 2010

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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."

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Episode 15: Call-In Office Hours 1 Jan 09, 2010

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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.

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Episode 14: Announcements: Fall 2009 Oct 05, 2009

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Announcements of imminent events and upcoming new content.

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