Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
Join 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.
Episodes
April 12, 2024 • 114 mins
What do we learn from Gandalf's attempt to open the door?
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April 12, 2024 • 86 mins
Tonight we finish watching Gandalf take the wrong approach, and we will see the growing evidence of Boromir's frustration.
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April 12, 2024 • 107 mins
Tonight we gaze out across the foul pool, as ominous ripples form and move towards the bank.
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April 12, 2024 • 102 mins
Tonight we return to Gandalf's laughter-filled interlude in between the Watcher's approach and his attack.
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March 11, 2024 • 95 mins
Tonight we return to the doors of Moria and consider their security protocols.
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March 11, 2024 • 108 mins
Tonight, Gandalf initiates the Lost Password Recovery Process for the Doors of Durin.
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March 11, 2024 • 106 mins
Tempers flare at the Doors of Durin. Tonight, we look carefully at Boromir's contribution.
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February 19, 2024 • 116 mins
Tonight we look at the description of the moon letters on the gate.
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February 19, 2024 • 85 mins
Let's do some metainterpretation of Moria gate!
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February 12, 2024 • 113 mins
It is time for Master Gamgee to put his foot down.
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February 12, 2024 • 118 mins
Tonight we'll watch Gandalf find the doors that are shut, and see yet another nod to The Hobbit.
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January 4, 2024 • 115 mins
It's the seventh anniversary of ExLOTR! Let's celebrate the friendship of dwarves and elves.
Special guest: Thomas P. Hillman
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January 4, 2024 • 96 mins
Tonight the doom of Bill the Pony is spoken, his departure drawing ever nigh.
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January 4, 2024 • 108 mins
You ever get that feeling that you get when you are about to be attacked by a tentacular monstrosity? Let's enjoy that together this evening.
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December 9, 2023 • 119 mins
Let's savor another deliciously alliterative descriptive passage: the Walls of Moria!
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December 9, 2023 • 96 mins
The Company approaches the Doors of Moria, and continues to find ominous signs.
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November 24, 2023 • 109 mins
Tonight we discuss the unexpectedly missing river. #SpiritualStreams
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November 11, 2023 • 113 mins
On the morning after the battle with the wolves, the full strangeness of the situation is revealed.
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November 11, 2023 • 104 mins
Exploring The Lord of the Rings with The Tolkien Professor
Tonight we watch as Gandalf shows foresighted leadership and Boromir starts to grumble.
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November 7, 2023 • 103 mins
Gandalf begins a pleasant conversation with the Warg Captain, which ends rather abruptly.
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