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New675: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 137October 29, 2026 · 1 h 35 min
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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!

Episodes 673

  1. 675: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 137

    1 h 35 minEpisode 675

    Corey and Maggie return with many Rings of Power things to discuss, including their interview with JD and Patrick, and Corey's trip to England. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien …

    Show notes

    Corey and Maggie return with many Rings of Power things to discuss, including their interview with JD and Patrick, and Corey's trip to England.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 137, recorded on October 26, 2026.

    Corey talks about his trip to London and becoming a dwarf, they share info on upcoming Signum classes and events (Maggie is teaching a class on adaptation in December), and they share info about their long interview with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay that just dropped.

    Adaptation Discussion with Rings of Power Showrunners - J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay • Adaptation Discussion with Rings of Power ...

    Corey becoming a dwarf • Corey Olsen dressed as a Dwarf for Prime V...

    Maggie's December class on adaptation at EverLearn https://blackberry.signumuniversity.o...

    Signum University Fall Fundraising 2026 • Signum University Annual Fundraising Campa...

    Signum Fellowship https://www.signumfellowship.org/home

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    For more about Signum Fellowship, the home of Signum University's programs, events, and community, please visit https://www.signumfellowship.org/home

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity

    and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu

    Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit...

    For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  2. 674: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 136

    1 h 1 minEpisode 674

    Maggie and Corey are back for a Rings & Realms pre-production meeting! We will tell you what we plan to do, and get your feedback on what you'd like to see. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly …

    Show notes

    Maggie and Corey are back for a Rings & Realms pre-production meeting! We will tell you what we plan to do, and get your feedback on what you'd like to see.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 136, recorded on October 12, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    For more about Signum Fellowship, the home of Signum University's programs, events, and community, please visit https://www.signumfellowship.org/home

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity

    and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu

    Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit...

    For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  3. 673: SilmFilm 8-17: Season 8, Episode 1

    1 h 33 minSeason 8 · Episode 673

    The SilmFilm team is ready to start with real episodes! Today we discuss the Episode 1 script, written by Ilana Mushin. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discordSupport The Tolkien Professor

  4. 672: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 135

    1 h 4 minEpisode 672

    After a discussion of the recently released Narnia images (which reveal a lot!), Corey and Maggie return to think about what we expect in S3 of Rings of Power. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly …

    Show notes

    After a discussion of the recently released Narnia images (which reveal a lot!), Corey and Maggie return to think about what we expect in S3 of Rings of Power.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 135, recorded on September 21, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity

    and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu

    Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit...
    For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  5. 671: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 134

    1 h 9 minEpisode 671

    Corey and Maggie are back, and thinking through Rings of Power Season 3 stuff, and the Road Ahead. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 134, recorded on …

    Show notes

    Corey and Maggie are back, and thinking through Rings of Power Season 3 stuff, and the Road Ahead.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 134, recorded on September 14, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity

    and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu

    Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit...

    For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  6. 670: SilmFilm 8-16: Music Commissioning

    1 h 58 minSeason 8 · Episode 670

    The SilmFilm writer's room is joined our resident composer, Phil Menzies, for some discussion of the musical themes and passages that we will want to include in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University …

    Show notes

    The SilmFilm writer's room is joined our resident composer, Phil Menzies, for some discussion of the musical themes and passages that we will want to include in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    Support The Tolkien Professor

  7. 669: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 133

    1 h 35 minEpisode 669

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Corey and Maggie take a step back to think through the upcoming Tolkien film adaptations (Rings of Power, Hunt for Gollum, Shadows of …

    Show notes

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation

    Corey and Maggie take a step back to think through the upcoming Tolkien film adaptations (Rings of Power, Hunt for Gollum, Shadows of the Past) and consider them as creative undertakings. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 133, recorded on August 31, 2026. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity

    and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu

    Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director...
    Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/

    Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit...

    For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  8. 667: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 132

    1 h 20 minEpisode 667

    Maggie and Corey are together in the studio to chat more about Rings of Power Season 3 and Rings & Realms. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 132, recorded on …

    Show notes

    Maggie and Corey are together in the studio to chat more about Rings of Power Season 3 and Rings & Realms.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 132, recorded on August 10, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule

    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  9. 668: SilmFilm 8-15: Casting Criteria

    2 h 8 minSeason 8 · Episode 668

    SilmFilm returns, in the homestretch of the pre-production process. Today we discuss Casting Criteria for our new characters in Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discordSupport The …

    Show notes

    SilmFilm returns, in the homestretch of the pre-production process. Today we discuss Casting Criteria for our new characters in Season 8.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

    Support The Tolkien Professor

  10. 666: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 131

    59 minEpisode 666

    Maggie and Corey return to the Rings of Power to do some analysis of the Rings of Power Season 3 teaser trailer. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 131 …

    Show notes

    Maggie and Corey return to the Rings of Power to do some analysis of the Rings of Power Season 3 teaser trailer.

    Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 131,
    recorded on August 3, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel / signumuniversity and SignumU Twitch channel / signumu Check the schedule here. / schedule For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/ You can watch or listen to the recordings here. • Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendl... https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subsc...

    Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director...

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit Signum Studios https://studios.signumuniversity.org/ Signum Collaboratory https://collaboratory.signumuniversit... For more information about Signum University https://signumuniversity.org/

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  11. 665: SilmFilm 8-14: The Frame Story

    1 h 51 minSeason 8 · Episode 665

    It is time to decide on the frame story for Season 8! Today, we consider possibilities and flesh out its relationship to the main story and theme of Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server …

    Show notes

    It is time to decide on the frame story for Season 8! Today, we consider possibilities and flesh out its relationship to the main story and theme of Season 8. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Mythmoot XIII: June 25-28, 2026
    https://signumuniversity.org/event/mythmoot-xiii-june-25-28-2026/

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  12. 664: SilmFilm 8-13: The Season Outline

    1 h 57 minSeason 8 · Episode 664

    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: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport The …

    Show notes

    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: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Support The Tolkien Professor

  13. 663: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 130

    1 h 4 minEpisode 663

    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 130, recorded on …

    Show notes

    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 130,
    recorded on June 1, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here.
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY
    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
    https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

    For more information about Signum University
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  14. 662: SilmFilm 8-12: The Season Outline

    1 h 38 minSeason 8 · Episode 662

    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

  15. 661: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 129

    1 h 25 minEpisode 661

    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 128, recorded on …

    Show notes

    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 128,
    recorded on May 11, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here.
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY
    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/people/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://signumuniversity.org/people/maggie-parke/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
    https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

    For more information about Signum University
    https://signumuniversity.org/

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  16. 660: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 128

    1 h 17 minEpisode 660

    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 Friendly …

    Show notes

    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 Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128,
    recorded on May 4, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here.
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY
    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
    https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

    For more information about Signum University
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  17. 659: SilmFilm 8-11: The Villains

    2 h 5 minSeason 8 · Episode 659

    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: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport …

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    As the SilmFilm Writer's Room nears the end of the pre-production planning, they look north, turning to the Villains.

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  18. 658: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 127

    1 h 3 minEpisode 658

    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 April 13, 2026 …

    Show notes

    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 April 13, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY

    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/people/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
    https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

    For more information about Signum University
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  19. 656: SilmFilm 8-09: The Havens

    2 h 11 minSeason 8 · Episode 656

    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 Professor

  20. 657: SilmFilm 8-10: Galadriel

    2 h 7 minSeason 8 · Episode 657

    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 University …

    Show notes

    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?

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  21. 655: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 126

    1 h 23 minEpisode 655

    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 Friendly …

    Show notes

    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 Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 126,
    recorded on March 31, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here.
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY
    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
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    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

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  22. 654: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 125

    1 h 16 minEpisode 654

    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, 2026. Join us on …

    Show notes

    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, 2026.

    Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv

    Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET,
    on this SignumU Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/SignumUniversity
    and SignumU Twitch channel https://www.twitch.tv/signumu
    Check the schedule here. https://www.twitch.tv/signumu/schedule
    For more information https://mythgard.org/miscellany/
    You can watch or listen to the recordings here.
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLasMbZ4s5vIV0nHc_Ji8CLs1C-a6iuXMY
    https://tolkienprof.fireside.fm/subscribe

    Hosts:
    Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/corey-olsen/
    Dr. Maggie Parke
    https://signumuniversity.org/directory/maggie-parke/

    For more information about Signum Studios and Signum Collaboratory, visit
    Signum Studios
    https://studios.signumuniversity.org/
    Signum Collaboratory
    https://collaboratory.signumuniversity.org/

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  23. 653: SilmFilm 8-08: Doriath Story

    2 h 1 minEpisode 653

    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 …

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    Today the SilmFilm Team returns to pre-production discussions, considering the Doriath situation during the time of Turin.

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  24. 652: SilmFilm 8-07: Outlaw Story

    2 h 14 minSeason 8 · Episode 652

    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: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAvSupport The …

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    SilmFilm Season 8 Pre-production meetings continue in our writers' room for a discussion of Turin's outlaws.

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  25. 651: SilmFilm 8-06: Dor-lómin's Story

    2 h 8 minSeason 8 · Episode 651

    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 …

    Show notes

    Join the team in the SilmFilm Writers' Room, as we continue planning Season 8, with a focus on Dor-Lomin and the Easterlings.

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  26. 647: SilmFilm 8-02: The Journey Thus Far, Continued!

    2 h 3 minSeason 8 · Episode 647

    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 point …

    Show notes

    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 point.

    https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/

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  27. 650: SilmFilm 8-05: Tuor's Story

    2 h 3 minSeason 8 · Episode 650

    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 …

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    Pre-production continues for Season 8, as the SilmFilm Team considers how to adapt Tuor's story and interweave it with Turin's story.

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  28. 646: SilmFilm 8-01: The Journey Thus Far

    1 h 53 minSeason 8 · Episode 646

    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 server …

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    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 server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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  29. 649: SilmFilm 8-04: Túrin's Story

    1 h 50 minSeason 8 · Episode 649

    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 Discord …

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    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 Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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  30. 648: SilmFilm 8-03: Story Structure and Themes

    2 h 7 minSeason 8 · Episode 648

    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 Discord server …

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    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 Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

    Support The Tolkien Professor

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