Corey and Maggie are back for episode two of our epic, three-episode initial drop analysis. In this installment, Corey and Annatar compete for shiniest, we explore Rhûn, experience dread in Khazad-dûm, learn that Elrond has a backup career as a woodworker or military man, and we hope for the best in Eregion.
You can view it all at once, or see the separate chapters for subject specific content.
Chapters:
1:56 - Introduction
3:10 - Analysis: Of the Rings of Power and the Second Age
• 3:15 - Khazad-dûm
• 12:06 - The Elves
• 22:46 - In Rhûn
• 29:07 - The Fall of Celebrimbor
45:11 - Themes: The Enveloping Shadow
48:14 - Lore: Tolkien Points
• 48:22 - Film References
• 51:44 - The Floor is Lava
• 53:07 - History of the East
• 54:49 - Ithildin
• 56:49 - Cirdan's Beard
• 58:38 - Title Sequence
• 1:01:08 - Gandalf the Blue
1:03:35 - Looking Ahead
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Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen, aka The Tolkien Professor, is president of Signum University and is one of the academic experts on Tolkien and his lore. Dr Maggie Parke is a lecturer at Signum University, Director of Signum Studios, and her expertise is in adaptation, production, and fan engagement.
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