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The Secrets of Middle-earth explores the myths, legends and themes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. A podcast about the books, the movies and the videogame 'Lord of the Rings Online', the Hobbit and the Silmarillion. Hosted by Fr. Roderick.

Secrets of Middle Earth StarQuest Media

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    • 4.8 • 151 Ratings

The Secrets of Middle-earth explores the myths, legends and themes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. A podcast about the books, the movies and the videogame 'Lord of the Rings Online', the Hobbit and the Silmarillion. Hosted by Fr. Roderick.

    Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice

    Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice

    SME057: The theme for Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is Service and Sacrifice, so Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason shares their favorite quotes from Tolkien’s works on the subject, concluding that nearly the whole Legendarium is on that topic.

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    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5

    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5

    SME056: Awakening. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason continue their walk through the Silmarillion, covering the creation and awakening of Elves, origins of orcs, the first binding of Morgoth, and themes of power, sacrifice, and morallity.

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    * An Announcement: I’m Writing a Book! — Tea with Tolkien

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    • 1 hr 22 min
    Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers

    Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers

    SME055: 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 Faramir and Theoden; the themes of hope, unity, and despair at Helm’s Deep; and the changes made from the book.

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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 & 2

    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 & 2

    SME054: Continuing their discussion of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the beginning of the Quenta Silmarillion and the themes of fate, free will, creation, and destruction within Tolkien’s universe.

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    * Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com



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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Where Did the Blue Wizards Go? (And More Patron Questions)

    Where Did the Blue Wizards Go? (And More Patron Questions)

    SME053: We gave Patrons the opportunity to ask our Tolkien experts Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Mike Schramm, and Patrick Mason their related questions and made the answers available exclusively to Patrons first and the later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover the origin and fate of the wizards, where the Entwives went, and what part of Tolkien’s stories they would change.

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    * The Houses of the Edain (Men) | Tolkien Explained

    * A Guide to Tolkien’s Elves | Tolkien Explained

    * LOTR Project Interactive Map of Middle Earth

    * The Silmarillion Reader’s Guide — Tea with Tolkien

    * The Atlas of Middle Earth, by Karen Wynn Fonstad





    * Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!

    * You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.

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    * Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com



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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring

    Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring

    SME052: Focusing on Peter Jackson’s Fellowship of the Ring, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray share their experiences of the film; highlights, including Boromir’s redemptive death; its cultural impact; controversies about changes from the books; and more.

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    * You can watch The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime.

    * Purchase J.R.R. Tolkien books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Middle Earth Store (Coming soon).

    * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page.

    * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord

    * Send your feedback or comments to middleearth@sqpn.com



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    • 1 hr 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
151 Ratings

151 Ratings

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I like the knowledge of all the commentary

I believe this is a wonderful podcast
I like the knowledge of all the podcast commentary companions and think you all did well , I’m about 1/3 thru the entire recordings, I think this is very relaxing to listen too, except maybe the battles haha , those are brutal hahahhh. Good work everyone God bless you

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Awesome source of LOTR Lore

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I haven’t listened to it yet

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