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Episode 129: Silmarillion Seminar 18: Quenta Chapter 17 Dec 11, 2011

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The eighteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 17 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of Men into the West"

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Episode 128: The Hobbit Grows Up Dec 06, 2011

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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 Night," and "The Clouds Burst."

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Episode 127: Mythgard Question and Answer Call-in Session Dec 01, 2011

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Professor Corey Olsen answers questions from people interested in taking courses at the Mythgard Institute (www.mythgard.org).

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Episode 126: Bilbo Earns His Reward Nov 30, 2011

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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," and "Not At Home."

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Episode 125: Bilbo Builds His Resume 2 Nov 24, 2011

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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," "Barrels Out of Bond," and "A Warm Welcome."

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Episode 124: WC Faerie Course, Session 22 Nov 18, 2011

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Lord Dunsany, The Book of Wonder, Part 2. Recorded 3/21/11.

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Episode 123: Silmarillion Seminar 17: Quenta Chapter 16 Nov 10, 2011

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The seventeenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 16 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of Maeglin"

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Episode 122: Tolkien and Horror: A Halloween Special Nov 05, 2011

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Corey Olsen, Dave Kale, Laura Berkholtz, and George Naylor discuss themes of horror in Tolkien's writings.

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Episode 121: Silmarillion Seminar 16: Quenta Chapter 15 Nov 03, 2011

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The sixteenth session of the Silmarillion Seminar, discussing Chapter 15 of the Quenta Silmarillion, "Of the Noldor in Beleriand."

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Episode 120: The Tolkien Professor Visits Hollywood Oct 28, 2011

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Corey Olsen and Dave Kale, program director for Middle-earth Network Radio, discuss the making of the documentary for the video game "The Lord of the Rings: War in the North". The documentary is viewable in four parts at http://www.youtube.com/user/machinima

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