The Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast

The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium - Plashkova & LaSala

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Tanya Plashkova & Jeff LaSala discuss "The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium"!

Elendili:
Tanya Plashkova
Jeff LaSala

Jeff's Silmarillion Primer can be found at this link:
https://www.tor.com/series/the-silmarillion-primer/

The Gallant Edith Bratt - Nancy Bunting

Sat, 14 May 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Nancy Bunting discusses "The Gallant Edith Bratt"!
Elendili:
Nancy Bunting
Marilyn R. Pukkila

Wayne Hammond and Cristina Scull's review of The Gallant Edith Bratt.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol14/iss2/1/?fbclid=IwAR1IQxidGFaDSoK-VdopwcL-wi964ZumeLFkS_mLRO-Kx67DGq0d6EA_mIY

A Long-Expected Soundscape - Jordan Rannells

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0500

Jordan Rannells presents the topic of A Long-Expected Soundscape!
Elendili:
Jordan Rannells

Link to Jordan's Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/expectedsoundscape/a-long-expected-soundscape

Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell - Diana Garrett

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Diana Garrett presents the topic of Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell!
Elendili:
Diana Garrett
Jennifer Mellow

Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth - Jennifer Mellow

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Jennifer Mellow presents the topic of Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth!
Elendili:
Jennifer Mellow
Diana Garrett

Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss - Dr. John Rosegrant

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0600

Dr. John Rosegrant presents the topic of his book: Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss!

Elendili:
Jeremy Edmonds
Marilyn R. Pukkila
Dr. John Rosegrant

In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme - D. Scott Fortner

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600

D. Scott Fortner presents the topic of In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme!
Elendili:
D. Scott Fortner
Wannes Brangers

Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality - Wannes Brangers

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0600

Wannes Brangers presents the topic of Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality!
Elendili:
Wannes Brangers
D. Scott Fortner

Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien - Magan & Shelton

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien!
Elendili:
Laurie Magan
Dr. Luke Shelton

Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 1: Text vs Film - Magan & Shelton

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0600

Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 1: Text vs Film!
Elendili:
Laurie Magan
Dr. Luke Shelton

On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective - Jennifer Berry

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Jennifer Berry presents the topic of On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective!
Elendili:
Jennifer Berry
Frode Vinje
Vida Clark

Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth - Frode Vinje

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Frode Vinje presents the topic of Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth!
Elendili:
Frode Vinje
Vida Clark
Jennifer Berry

Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations - Vida Clark

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Vida Clark presents the topic of Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations!
Elendili:
Vida Clark
Jennifer Berry
Frode Vinje

Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments? - Heather Rebele

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Heather Rebele presents the topic of Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments?
Elendili:
Heather Rebele
Marilyn R. Pukkila
Ed Wrycroft

If Balrogs Had Wings - Ed Wrycroft

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Ed Wrycroft presents the topic of If Balrogs Had Wings!
Elendili:
Ed Wrycroft
Heather Rebele
Marilyn R. Pukkila

The Double-Edged Chisel of Creativity - Marilyn R. Pukkila

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Marilyn R. Pukkila presents the topic “The Double-Edged Chisel of Creativity”; a sort of follow-up on Steve Strickland's “The Joy of the Sub-Creator” episode!
Elendili:
Marilyn R. Pukkila
Ed Wrycroft
Heather Rebele

The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names - Kim Gibson

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Kim Gibson presents the topic of The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names!
Elendili:
Kim Gibson
Joseph Torres
Jerry Soules

Acts of Sacrifice - Jerry Soules

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Jerry Soules presents the topic of Acts of Sacrifice!
Elendili:
Jerry Soules
Kim Gibson
Joseph Torres

Frame Narrative & Canonicity - Joseph Torres

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Joe Torres presents the topic of Frame Narrative & Canonicity!
Elendili:
Joseph Torres
Jerry Soules
Kim Gibson

Audiobooks: Past, Present, & Future - Jordan Rannells

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Jordan Rannells joins the Chads for a special discussion on Audiobooks & the future of Immersive Audiobooks, including 12 samples.
Elendili:
Jordan Rannells

Ring-lore: Let's Talk About Those Rings! - Laurie Magan

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Laurie Magan presents the topic of Ring-lore: Let’s talk about all those Rings, who made them, who had them, who DIDN’T have them, and what it all means!
Elendili:
Kathryn Olsen
Laurie Magan

Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole!
Elendili:
Laurie Magan
Kathryn Olsen

Deep Dives for Everyday Use Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0500

Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Deep Dives for Everyday Use!
Elendili:
Laurie Magan
Kathryn Olsen

What if First Age characters met LOTR characters? - Beccah Davis

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0500

Beccah Davis presents the topic of "What if First Age characters met LOTR characters?"!
Elendili:
Jake Dove
Lorienne Schwenk
Beccah Davis

The Depths of Túrin Turambar - Jake Dove

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Jake Dove presents the topic of The Depths of Túrin Turambar!
Elendili:
Lorienne Schwenk
Beccah Davis
Jake Dove

Xenophobia & Otherness Sacred Reading - Schwenk

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Lorienne Schwenk presents the Sacred Reading topic of Xenophobia & Otherness!
Elendili:
Beccah Davis
Jake Dove
Lorienne Schwenk

War of the Rohirrim - The Chads

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Chad^2 present a discussion based on the news of the "War of the Rohirrim" anime!
Elendili:
Lorienne Schwenk
Beccah Davis
Jake Dove

The Joy of the Subcreator - Steve Strickland

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Steve Strickland presents the topic of The Joy of the Subcreator!
Elendili:
Abigail Dickson
Alexander Mullins
Sam Dillon
Steve Strickland

Middle-earth Technological Innovations - Sam Dillon

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Sam Dillon presents the topic of Middle-earth Technological Innovations!
Elendili:
Abigail Dickson
Alexander Mullins
Sam Dillon
Steve Strickland

Eru's Will - Alexander Mullins

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Alexander Mullins presents the topic of Eru's Will!
Elendili:
Abigail Dickson
Alexander Mullins
Sam Dillon
Steve Strickland

Fates of Elves vs Men - Abigail Dickson

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500

Abigail Dickson presents the topic of the Fates of Elves vs Men!
Elendili:
Abigail Dickson
Alexander Mullins
Sam Dillon
Steve Strickland

Introduction & How It Works

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0500

This first episode simply explains how the podcast works & how you can get on the show.
You fill out our form. We round up 4-ish people. Everyone sees what the 4 topics will be. We work around schedules & record a live Zoom discussion. It's THAT simple.