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Middle Earth in Star Wars
Much of modern culture was influenced by Tolkien's writings and Star Warsis no different. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason are joined …
2 years, 3 months ago
Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8
Continuing their dive into the Quenta Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Melkor's corrupting influence, Fëanor's t…
2 years, 3 months ago
Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King
The trilogy ends! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray finish their discussion of the Peter Jackson LOTR trilogy, diving deep into the theme…
2 years, 4 months ago
Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice
The theme for Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is Service and Sacrifice, so Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason shares their favorite quotes from…
2 years, 4 months ago
Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5
Awakening. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason continue their walk through the Silmarillion, covering the creation and awakening of Elves, or…
2 years, 5 months ago
Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers
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 Far…
2 years, 6 months ago
Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 & 2
Continuing their discussion of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the beginning of the Quenta Silmarillion and…
2 years, 6 months ago
Where Did the Blue Wizards Go? (And More Patron Questions)
We gave Patrons the opportunity to ask our Tolkien experts Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Mike Schramm, and Patrick Mason their related questions and …
2 years, 7 months ago
Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring
Focusing on Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray share their experiences of the film; highlights, in…
2 years, 7 months ago
Father Christmas Letters
Over 23 years Tolkien wrote a series of letters from Father Christmas to his children. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss their …
2 years, 8 months ago