The Tolkien Professor

The Tolkien Professor

The Tolkien Professor (Corey Olsen)

Episodes 662
Avg. Duration 1h 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (398)
Since Jun 2009
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!

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Recent Episodes

S8E664 664: SilmFilm 8-13: The Season Outline

Jun 10, 2026 1h 56m

In today's writers'-room meeting, the SilmFilm team will complete the planning of the Season Outline for Season 8! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: …

663: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 130

Jun 10, 2026 1h 3m

Maggie and Corey return today, and they return to Jane Austen, to check in on and continue that production. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode…

S8E662 662: SilmFilm 8-12: The Season Outline

May 16, 2026 1h 37m

As they near the end of the pre-production process, the SilmFilm team sits down to examine and finalize the detailed outline of all of Season 8.Support The Tolkien Professor

661: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 129

May 16, 2026 1h 25m

Maggie and Corey return to Anne of Green Gables for Part 2 of their discussion of LM Montgomery adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode…

660: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 128

May 07, 2026 1h 16m

It's May the 4th, so Maggie and Corey are going to indulge in a Star Wars Diversion and take a close look at the final trailer for the upcoming Mandalorian film. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and…

S8E659 659: SilmFilm 8-11: The Villains

Apr 26, 2026 2h 4m

As the SilmFilm Writer's Room nears the end of the pre-production planning, they look north, turning to the Villains. Join us on the Signum University Discord server:…

658: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 127

Apr 16, 2026 1h 3m

Tonight, Maggie and Corey fulfill a long-standing request and look at Anne of Green Gables! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 127, recorded on…

S8E656 656: SilmFilm 8-09: The Havens

Apr 10, 2026 2h 11m

Join the SilmFilm team as we continue pre-production discussions, takling about Elves. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport The Tolkien…

S8E657 657: SilmFilm 8-10: Galadriel

Apr 10, 2026 2h 6m

Today, the SilmFilm team finally turns to the question that Tolkien himself never got around to answering fully: What was Galadriel up to in the last stages of the First Age? Join us on the Signum…

655: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 126

Mar 31, 2026 1h 23m

After touching on some news updates, Maggie and Corey continue with their Pride and Prejudice discussion, focusing on their analysis of Lydia's introduction. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and…

654: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 125

Mar 30, 2026 1h 15m

Maggie and Corey are back and returning to Pride and Prejudice and Adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 125, recorded on March 23,…

653: SilmFilm 8-08: Doriath Story

Mar 13, 2026 2h

Today the SilmFilm Team returns to pre-production discussions, considering the Doriath situation during the time of Turin. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: …

S8E652 652: SilmFilm 8-07: Outlaw Story

Mar 04, 2026 2h 14m

SilmFilm Season 8 Pre-production meetings continue in our writers' room for a discussion of Turin's outlaws. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: …

S8E649 649: SilmFilm 8-04: Túrin's Story

Mar 04, 2026 1h 49m

It's time to continue working through the Season 8 storylines! Join the SilmFilm writing team as we work through the big plot and character questions for Season 8. Join us on the Signum University…

S8E650 650: SilmFilm 8-05: Tuor's Story

Mar 04, 2026 2h 3m

Pre-production continues for Season 8, as the SilmFilm Team considers how to adapt Tuor's story and interweave it with Turin's story. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: …

S8E647 647: SilmFilm 8-02: The Journey Thus Far, Continued!

Mar 04, 2026 2h 2m

Today the SilmFilm team is back to complete their discussion of the Journey Thus Far, our recap and discussion of the trajectory of the project to this…

S8E648 648: SilmFilm 8-03: Story Structure and Themes

Mar 04, 2026 2h 6m

The SilmFilm team sits down to work through the big picture of the post-Nirnaeth Season 8. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University…

S8E646 646: SilmFilm 8-01: The Journey Thus Far

Mar 04, 2026 1h 53m

It is time at last to begin the Eighth Season of the SilmFilm Project! Today, we look back at what we've discussed and prepare for where we are headed. Join us on the Signum University Discord…

S8E651 651: SilmFilm 8-06: Dor-lómin's Story

Mar 04, 2026 2h 8m

Join the team in the SilmFilm Writers' Room, as we continue planning Season 8, with a focus on Dor-Lomin and the Easterlings. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: …

645: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 124

Mar 04, 2026 1h 25m

Maggie and Corey return for another out-of-studio recording session for their Pride and Prejudice analysis. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode…

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