Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
Mythgard InstituteJoin The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 350 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsFiction | |||
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In which Gandalf faces a deadly opponent and falls ... down the stairs.
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In which a real magical duel is fought, though we can't quite tell what is happening.
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In which Corey returns to the Chamber of Mazarbul for the penultimate time, and in which Frodo is skewered like a wild boar.
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In which Gandalf reveals his plan for enabling the Company to escape their predicament.
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- An Entish Reading
A wonderful reading of the best book of the twentieth century. The slow pace is worthy of Treebeard. Narnian points many hidden gems out. LOTRO is a great medium within which to “Explore the Lord of the Rings.” I hope to catch up and listen to the Grey Havens.
Apple Podcasts5your co podcaster
United States2 months ago - Deep rather than broad
Many of the podcasts I follow give great overviews of whole eras of history or types of literature in a half hour. It is harder to find deep dives into topics beyond the barest introduction. This podcast scratches that itch for the lotr, one of my heart books.
Apple Podcasts5Red2138United States4 months ago - Wonderful
A truly deep and wonderful dive. I only worry that only those few us families of who will reach five score years and remain hale, will ever see the end of it!
Apple Podcasts5Iango82
United Kingdoma year ago - Amazing!
Wonderful podcast. A must listen for all literature fans :)
Apple Podcasts5Millycox123United Kingdoma year ago - Great Content-Annoying side material
Professor Corey Olson does a very good job diving deep into a tight textual analysis of the Lord of the Rings. Loses a star based on his extensive promotion of his other projects, as well as an inconsistent and often dismissive view of those who do not share his interpretations, especially, though not uniquely, in the area of textual adaptation.
Nevertheless, this is still largely a fantastic podcast (though infrequently updated). It seems to run weekly, though the podcast itself is only updat... more
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Canadaa year ago
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Engaging in a meticulous exploration of Tolkien's works, the content features a sentence-by-sentence analysis of "The Lord of the Rings," weaving together themes of bravery, character development, and literary techniques. Each episode is characterized by deep dives into intricate narrative elements including alliteration, rhythm, and the emotional stakes surrounding characters like Frodo and Sam. The discussion often parallels literature with interactive elements from the game-world of Lord of the Rings Online, providing a unique blend of scholarly insight and community engagement. The podcast is distinguished by its focus on close textual analysis and the nuances of language, making it a gem for anyone passionate about Tolkien's expansive ... more
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