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Ainulindale and Valaquenta
Tolkien's Silmarillion begins with the Ainulindale and Valaquenta and so Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason begin the first part of a co…
2 years, 8 months ago
A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli
StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christ…
2 years, 8 months ago
Elves and Dwarves
Examining Tolkien's Elves and Dwarves, Thomas Salerno, Mike Schramm, and Jeff Haecker discuss their mystical and earthly natures; portrayals in media…
2 years, 9 months ago
The One Ring
Explore the theological and philosophical themes concerning good, evil, and power, as reflected in the One Ring's symbolism. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Hae…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Hobbit (1977)
One of the first film versions of Tolkien's work, Rankin Bass's animated The Hobbit continues to delight. Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff H…
2 years, 11 months ago
A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest
We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world fro…
2 years, 11 months ago
Born of Hope
Not all Middle-Earth movies are big-budget Hollywood productions. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker review the fan-made LOTR film "Bo…
3 years ago
Gollum
Smeagol or Gollum? Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jeff Haecker, and Kaitlyn Facista do a deep dive on the character of this Ringbearer, his motivat…
3 years, 1 month ago
Middle Earth Fathers
Happy Father's Day! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Thomas Sanjurjo are celebrating Dads as they discuss the fathers of Middle Ear…
3 years, 2 months ago
Mothers of Middle Earth
Happy Mother's Day! Jeff Haecker, Kaitlyn Fascista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Thomas Salerno discuss motherhood in Tolkien's Legendarium and Rings of Powe…
3 years, 3 months ago