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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.

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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.

    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor

    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor

    SME061: Continuing their walk through the Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the tragic kinslaying and the oath that would bring doom to Middle Earth as well as the themes of pride, betrayal and the consequences of your actions.

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    Middle Earth in Star Wars

    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.

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8

    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.

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    • 1 hr 19 min
    Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King

    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.

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    • 1 hr 32 min
    Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice

    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.

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5

    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.

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    * An Announcement: I’m Writing a Book! — Tea with Tolkien

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    • 1 hr 22 min

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