68 episodes
Secrets of Middle Earth StarQuest Media
-
- Arts
-
-
5.0 • 2 Ratings
-
The Secrets of Middle-earth explores the myths, legends and themes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. A podcast about the books, the movies and the videogame 'Lord of the Rings Online', the Hobbit and the Silmarillion. Hosted by Fr. Roderick.
-
Middle Earth in Star Wars
SME060: Much of modern culture was influenced by Tolkien’s writings and Star Warsis no different. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason are joined by Kathryn Laffrey to discuss all the ways that Tolkien’s ideas, characters, and plots have influenced Star Wars.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more. -
Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8
SME059: Continuing their dive into the Quenta Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Melkor’s corrupting influence, Fëanor’s tragic complexity, and the symbolism of Ungoliant’s darkness and hunger as they set the stage for the entire First Age.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more. -
Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King
SME058: The trilogy ends! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray finish their discussion of the Peter Jackson LOTR trilogy, diving deep into the themes of sacrifice, courage, resilience, and more, while comparing how the films differed from original book and the film’s lasting impact.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more. -
Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice
SME057: The theme for Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is Service and Sacrifice, so Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason shares their favorite quotes from Tolkien’s works on the subject, concluding that nearly the whole Legendarium is on that topic.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more. -
Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5
SME056: Awakening. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason continue their walk through the Silmarillion, covering the creation and awakening of Elves, origins of orcs, the first binding of Morgoth, and themes of power, sacrifice, and morallity.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* An Announcement: I’m Writing a Book! — Tea with Tolkien
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more. -
Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers
SME055: So much happens in Peter Jackson’s film verison of The Two Towers. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss the film’s portrayals of Faramir and Theoden; the themes of hope, unity, and despair at Helm’s Deep; and the changes made from the book.
Get all new episodes automatically and for free:
Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.
Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Middle Earth. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?
Links for this episode:
* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
* You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.
* Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).
* Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.
* Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord
* Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com
Want to Sponsor A Show?
Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.
Customer Reviews
5stars
Great podcast, keep up the good work! =)