The Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast
Hosted by Chads from Texas.This is a podcast for you! We may be based in Texas but this podcast is not just for Texans. On this podcast, fans of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien from all over the world can come on with us and others for discussions on topics of your choosing. Anyone can sign up to come on and record an episode with us and other fans just like you, who are passionate about The Professor and his Legendarium. Or, if that's not your bale of hay, you can simply download and listen.New Episodes are released monthly to semi-monthly - Please subscribe on your preferred platform to get the latest episodes, and be sure to follow us on our Facebook page.
Episodes
32 episodes
The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium - Plashkova & LaSala
Tanya Plashkova & Jeff LaSala discuss "The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium"!Elendili:Tanya PlashkovaJeff LaSalaJeff's Silmarillion Primer can be found at this link:https://www....
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:01:46
The Gallant Edith Bratt - Nancy Bunting
Nancy Bunting discusses "The Gallant Edith Bratt"!Elendili:Nancy BuntingMarilyn R. PukkilaWayne Hammond and Cristina Scull's review of The Gallant Edith Bratt.https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol14/iss2...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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58:15
A Long-Expected Soundscape - Jordan Rannells
Jordan Rannells presents the topic of A Long-Expected Soundscape!Elendili:Jordan RannellsLink to Jordan's Kickstarter:
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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57:06
Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell - Diana Garrett
Diana Garrett presents the topic of Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell!Elendili:Diana GarrettJennifer Mellow
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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47:43
Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth - Jennifer Mellow
Jennifer Mellow presents the topic of Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth!Elendili:Jennifer MellowDiana Garrett
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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47:15
Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss - Dr. John Rosegrant
Dr. John Rosegrant presents the topic of his book: Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss!Elendili:Jeremy EdmondsMarilyn R. PukkilaDr. John Rosegrant
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:53:01
In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme - D. Scott Fortner
D. Scott Fortner presents the topic of In Tolkien's Subcreated World, Genetics Reign Supreme!Elendili:D. Scott FortnerWannes Brangers
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:54
Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality - Wannes Brangers
Wannes Brangers presents the topic of Dwarves' Morality Through Mortality!Elendili:Wannes BrangersD. Scott Fortner
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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59:52
Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien - Magan & Shelton
Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 2: "How" to Read Tolkien!Elendili:Laurie MaganDr. Luke Shelton
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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52:02
Gatekeeping in Tolkien Fandom, Part 1: Text vs Film - Magan & Shelton
Laurie Magan & Dr. Luke Shelton present the joint topic of Gatekeeping, Part 1: Text vs Film!Elendili:Laurie MaganDr. Luke Shelton
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:00:38
On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective - Jennifer Berry
Jennifer Berry presents the topic of On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective!Elendili:Jennifer BerryFrode VinjeVida Clark
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:29
Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth - Frode Vinje
Frode Vinje presents the topic of Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth!Elendili:Frode VinjeVida ClarkJennifer Berry
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:36
Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations - Vida Clark
Vida Clark presents the topic of Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations!Elendili:Vida ClarkJennifer BerryFrode Vinje
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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41:01
Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments? - Heather Rebele
Heather Rebele presents the topic of Oxonmoot 2021: Favorite presenters & moments?Elendili:Heather RebeleMarilyn R. PukkilaEd Wrycroft
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:21
If Balrogs Had Wings - Ed Wrycroft
Ed Wrycroft presents the topic of If Balrogs Had Wings!Elendili:Ed WrycroftHeather RebeleMarilyn R. Pukkila
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:27
The Double-Edged Chisel of Creativity - Marilyn R. Pukkila
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. PukkilaEd WrycroftHeather Rebele
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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38:04
The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names - Kim Gibson
Kim Gibson presents the topic of The Wonderful World of Hobbiton Names!Elendili:Kim GibsonJoseph TorresJerry Soules
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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49:20
Acts of Sacrifice - Jerry Soules
Jerry Soules presents the topic of Acts of Sacrifice!Elendili:Jerry SoulesKim GibsonJoseph Torres
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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54:36
Frame Narrative & Canonicity - Joseph Torres
Joe Torres presents the topic of Frame Narrative & Canonicity!Elendili:Joseph TorresJerry SoulesKim Gibson
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:39
Audiobooks: Past, Present, & Future - Jordan Rannells
Jordan Rannells joins the Chads for a special discussion on Audiobooks & the future of Immersive Audiobooks, including 12 samples.Elendili:Jordan Rannells
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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2:09:41
Ring-lore: Let's Talk About Those Rings! - Laurie Magan
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 OlsenLaurie Magan
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:00:28
Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen
Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Hospitality Beyond the Hobbit Hole!Elendili:Laurie MaganKathryn Olsen
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:26
Deep Dives for Everyday Use Sacred Reading - Kathryn Olsen
Kathryn Olsen presents the Sacred Reading topic of Deep Dives for Everyday Use!Elendili:Laurie MaganKathryn Olsen
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:29