In this episode we talk to Professor Michael Drout from Wheaton College. We learn why so many scholars think it is important to talk about how to read Tolkien. We discuss how Tolkien created an “impression of depth” through his vast size and intricate detail in his writings. And we learn about Dr. Drout’s first …
The Digital Philologist, James Tauber, explains to us the history of philology, how it has evolved, and the benefits of using technology to study the classics (including Tolkien). Come listen to this Renaissance man as he talks to us about why the love of wisdom and the love of words are so important.
The brilliant creator of Realelvish.net talks with us about her site, her book, her classes, and the Sindarin language. We also talk about the Parma Eldalamberon journal, the Vinyar Tengwar journal, and the cultural rules elves use for naming things and people. Lastly, she breaks down some of elvish words we used in the campaign. …
Join us for this language focused discussion with community expert, Paul Strack. We talk to him about the evolution of Tolkien’s languages, the nature of Quenya, and we dissect some of the Quenya words from the campaign. Quenya Words Discussed: Minyasercë = First Blood (instead of Ennayór)Corondur Servant of the mound (instead of Ezellendur)Morlumbë or Morhala …
The last of the new character chats. The DM also talks about the nature of the podcast, possible fan interviews, and reads a passage about Feredir when he was a child. End this episode with the characters’ first impression of the Cottage of Lost Play.
Trying to keep these double entendres titles going for the player interviews is difficult, but well worth it. In this interview, we learn about Jon the player behind Mor-lómin. We learn that there is something truly horrifying hidden behind his dark elven-looking exterior. And we learn that this podcast is probably better named, “The Second …
It wouldn’t be a Middle Earth story without an elf in the fellowship. With Angolan having been dubbed the curator of artifacts at Elostirion, the party needed to fill their elven quota. Ezellendur was their man. Learn how he joined the party, why he has a bone to pick with the shadow, and who the …
In the final installment of Dr. Olsen’s interview, we discuss the nature of the Ainur, the sentimentality of the dwarves, Stephen Colbert, and Corey’s recent delve into rap music.
In the second part of the interview, we discuss the man and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Professor Olsen then weighs in about elements of Taradon’s Wager.
Join us as we chat with Dr. Corey Olsen about his first experiences playing Dungeons & Dragons, about his double major in English and Astrophysics, and about the genesis of The Tolkien Professor.