Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

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

Session 361: The Confrontation

January 6, 2026 • 108 mins
Tonight we discuss the (first) description that has led so many readers to think that Balrogs have wings.
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Session 360: Crossing That Bridge

January 6, 2026 • 119 mins
Tonight we examine the crossing of the Bridge of Khazad-dum, as the Balrog approaches. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 359: Boromir's Response to the Balrog

January 6, 2026 • 96 mins
We've seen Legolas's terror, Gimli's grief, and Gandalf's resignation. But how does Boromir respond to the Balrog? Interest Form on Exploring the Lord of the Rings Discussion Groups https://forms.gle/9s94eyrpWnHaW3xu7 Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 357: Doom, Doom

December 13, 2025 • 114 mins
Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 358: Recognizing Doom

December 13, 2025 • 116 mins
Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm

December 13, 2025 • 102 mins
Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 355: Looking Behind

November 16, 2025 • 115 mins
This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 353: Maybe We Can Get Out After All

November 16, 2025 • 115 mins
In which Gandalf opines that they might get out after all, for all the Drums in the Deep. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 354: The Floor is Ghâsh

November 16, 2025 • 106 mins
Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 352: On the Skewering of Hobbits

October 28, 2025 • 95 mins
Join Corey for some final reflections on the confrontation in the Chamber, followed by some commentary on the skewering of hobbits. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 351: The Beater of the Drums

October 20, 2025 • 120 mins
Join us as we finally hear from Gandalf about his encounter at the door of the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 350: The Final Darkness

October 13, 2025 • 96 mins
Join us while we grope our way in the dark with Gandalf and the Company. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 347: Gandalf Proposes a Solution

September 23, 2025 • 118 mins
In which Gandalf reveals his plan for enabling the Company to escape their predicament. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 348: He “Sang in Answer a Song of Staying”

September 23, 2025 • 100 mins
In which a real magical duel is fought, though we can't quite tell what is happening. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 349: Gandalf Returns

September 23, 2025 • 104 mins
In which Gandalf faces a deadly opponent and falls ... down the stairs. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 346: Frodo Is Injured Again

September 23, 2025 • 108 mins
In which Corey returns to the Chamber of Mazarbul for the penultimate time, and in which Frodo is skewered like a wild boar. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 345: They Have Come

August 18, 2025 • 120 mins
Tonight we discuss the fight by Balin's tomb, in which Sam experiences his first combat.
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Session 344: Frodo's One Moment of Martial Glory

August 18, 2025 • 110 mins
Tonight we return to the cave-troll attack, already in progress. Let's watch as Frodo achieves the acme of his combat career. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 343: The Cave Troll Cameo

July 23, 2025 • 105 mins
Tonight we get more up close and personal with a troll since anyone since Bilbo, and this one is all out of talking purses. Probably. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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Session 342: Resolution

July 23, 2025 • 97 mins
The Company of the Rings resolves to make a stand against overwhelming odds. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
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