Best The Tolkien Professor Corey Olsen Podcasts (2025)

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621: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 104 1:17:16

12d ago1:17:16

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Maggie and Corey return for another production meeting, planning Episode 1 of our forthcoming Austen analysis!Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 104, recorded on June 9, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.or…

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Session 337: Re-Entry 1:44:04

19d ago1:44:04

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It's time at last to turn from Tolkien's images of the Book of Mazarbul and remember where we are. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 338: Gandalf Sees the Path Clearly 1:35:44

19d ago1:35:44

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Join us as we watch Gandalf casually figure how to get out from the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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620: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 103 1:18:33

19d ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Maggie and Corey return, to invite their viewer to join them in a production meeting for the proposed new Pride and Prejudice pilot.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 103, recorded on June 2, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studi…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 27 2:08:55

19d ago2:08:55

2:08:55

As we approach the end of our Name of the Rose discussion, we turn to the frame and the film adaptation. ntro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 26 1:24:53

19d ago1:24:53

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Tonight we draw towards the end of Adso's story. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 25 1:32:48

24d ago1:32:48

1:32:48

In which all that is hidden shall become known and that which is covered shall be revealed. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute

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Session 335: What Gandalf Spared Them 2:02:12

24d ago2:02:12

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We return to the book and Ori's beautiful Tengwar, only to read the most grim passage that Gandalf skimmed over. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https:/…

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Session 336: The Last Page 1:57:10

24d ago1:57:10

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Tonight we turn to the last page of Tolkien's illustration of the Book of Mazarbul, and Chad helps Corey interpret the final words of Balin's companions. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute

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618: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 101 1:37:41

1M ago1:37:41

1:37:41

Welcome behind the scenes, as Corey and Maggie record a FanTrack commentary on Rings of Power Season 2, Ep 2.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menuOther Minds and H…

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619: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 102 1:27:31

1M ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Corey and Maggie, excited by their first experiment, are trying another FanTracks recording, watching Andor, s1e1 together.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 102, recorded on May 12, 2025.For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signum…

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Session 334: The Orthography of Ori 2:09:47

1M ago2:09:47

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Corey returns, once more with the assistance and advice of the inimitable Chad Bornholdt, to the Book of Mazarbul. Tonight, we examine Ori's script! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can …

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 24 1:18:33

1M ago1:18:33

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It is time for the final confrontation, in which William almost misses his date with the murderer. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event…

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617: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 100 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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In their centennial episode, Maggie and Corey talk about some future plans and discuss adaptation analysis possibilities with the attendees.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim…

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Session 333: More Cirth! The Real Book of Mazarbul Continues... 2:15:39

2M ago2:15:39

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Tonight, Corey continues to learn the Cirth with Chad Bornholdt's help, and we read more of what Gandalf did not. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https:…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 23 1:30:44

2M ago1:30:44

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As we draw ever closer to the end of the mystery and the identity of the Forbidden Book of Horrible Death, we will definitely not talk about Adso's dream. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annua…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 21 1:33:29

2M ago1:33:29

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Following the inquisition, we relax with a nice sermon from Jorge, the prologue for yet another murder. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign …

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 22 1:30:10

2M ago1:30:10

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In Tonight's class, we return to Jorge's sermon and draw one step closer to the Day of the Wrath of the Lord. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the cam…

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Session 332: The Rosetta Stone of Mazarbul 1:53:41

2M ago1:53:41

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Tonight we look at Tolkien's Book of Mazarbul illustrations, putting ourselves in Gandalf's shoes and puzzling out the text, with the help of special guest Chad Bornholdt! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign eve…

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616: SilmFilm 7-27: Season 7 Casting 2:13:42

2M ago2:13:42

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It's time for the Season 7 Casting episode on SilmFilm, where we review the voting and find out which actors are going to get their big breaks! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch…

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615: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 99 1:29:20

2M ago1:29:20

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Maggie and Corey are joined by Ben Davis for an anticipatory discussion of the material to be adapted in The Hunt for Gollum.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menuO…

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Session 329: Storytime with Gandalf 2:03:16

2M ago2:03:16

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Tonight we begin our discussion of Gandalf's reading from the Book of Mazarbul! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

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Session 331: Balin's End 1:55:48

2M ago1:55:48

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Tonight we discuss the end of the Book of Mazarbul, and Balin's end. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIW…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 20 1:52:07

2M ago1:52:07

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For a fun demonstration of the complexities involved in interpreting signs, let's watch the Inquisition in action! Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed th…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 19 1:43:06

2M ago1:43:06

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Adso witnesses an abstruse but heated debate, and then fails to witness another murder. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts…

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Session 330: A Great Work is Begun 1:55:37

2M ago1:55:37

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Happy Gondorian New Year! In our second session on the Book of Mazarbul, we will get to the high water mark of Balin's expedition. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordin…

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614: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 98 1:29:32

3M ago1:29:32

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Corey and Maggie return to Narnia and the unfortunate Voyage of the Dawn Treader adaptation in order to address the question: Wherein does its badness consist?Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 18 1:23:44

3M ago1:23:44

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Tonight, Adso reconsiders his love from an academic angle, and then a non-murder-mystery tragedy befalls. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaig…

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613: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 97 1:24:26

3M ago1:24:26

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Maggie and Corey return to Narnia to discuss Prince Caspian, focusing on the intro and the summoning of the Witch.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menuOther Minds …

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 17 1:24:34

3M ago1:24:34

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Adso and William tame the labyrinth, but Adso's passion and confusion persist. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can…

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Session 328: The Chamber of Records 2:01:59

3M ago2:01:59

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Tonight we discuss (at least!) our first slide of the new chapter, examining the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtub…

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612: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 96 1:26:16

3M ago1:26:16

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Maggie and Corey turn aside for a discussion we've wanted to have for a long time: Rogue One as an adaptation.Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim?ref=user_menuOther Minds and …

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Session 327: The Mournful Inscription 1:45:44

3M ago1:45:44

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It's time to start a new chapter, and one we've been excitedly waiting for: The Bridge of Khazad-dum. Let's start by learning about runes! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the …

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611: SilmFilm 7-26: Episode 11 2:15:26

3M ago2:15:26

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The Day Has Come! The Night is Passing! Tonight we discuss Episode 11, the first episode of the Battle proper. Let the Unnumbered Tears begin to flow! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you ca…

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609: SilmFilm 7-24: Episode 9 2:19:47

4M ago2:19:47

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Tonight the SilmFilm team moves on to Episode 9, "The Death of Laughter". Join us for the uplifting discussion! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://…

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608: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 95 1:41:11

4M ago1:41:11

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Corey and Maggie turn to Narnia! Anticipating a new adaptation, we look at the earlier adaptations of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Thank you for your support for our project. Rings & Realms:The Lord of the Rings-The War of the Rohirrim https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/signumu/ringsandrealms-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirri…

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Session 324: A Chance Meeting 1:55:12

4M ago1:55:12

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Corey returns just in time for the introduction of central character in the LOTR! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign event broadcasts, you can watch the recordings here. • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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MSA034: The Name of the Rose, Session 15 1:24:26

4M ago1:24:26

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Tonight we remind ourselves that there's a murder mystery ongoing, and consider the meanings of things. Intro music: Gregorian Chant Kevin MacLeod ( http://incompetech.com/ ) Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Thank you for your support for our Annual Fundraising Campaign. If you missed the campaign …

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