The Texas Tolkien Talk Podcast

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By: ChadsFromTexas

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...

The End of All Things: Thoughts on the Endings of Tolkien's Legendarium - Plashkova & LaSala
#31
06/21/2022

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
#30
05/15/2022

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
#29
04/25/2022

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


Varmints of the Valar: Animal Stewards of Middle-earth - Jennifer Mellow
#27
04/17/2022

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


Mindfulness & Meditation in Rivendell - Diana Garrett
#28
04/17/2022

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


Tolkien, Enchantment, & Loss - Dr. John Rosegrant
#26
03/07/2022

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
#25
02/07/2022

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
#24
02/07/2022

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
#23
01/10/2022

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
#22
01/10/2022

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


Texts from the Second Age of Middle-earth - Frode Vinje
#20
11/18/2021

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


On Collecting Tolkien: A Beginner's Perspective - Jennifer Berry
#21
11/18/2021

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


Tolkien About the Future: The Importance of Tolkien for Future Generations - Vida Clark
#19
11/18/2021

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
#18
10/17/2021

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
#17
10/17/2021

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
#16
10/17/2021

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
#15
09/26/2021

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


Acts of Sacrifice - Jerry Soules
#14
09/26/2021

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


Frame Narrative & Canonicity - Joseph Torres
#13
09/26/2021

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


Audiobooks: Past, Present, & Future - Jordan Rannells
#12
07/31/2021

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
#11
07/26/2021

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
#10
07/26/2021

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
#9
07/26/2021

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
#8
06/21/2021

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


The Depths of TĂşrin Turambar - Jake Dove
#7
06/21/2021

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


Xenophobia & Otherness Sacred Reading - Schwenk
#6
06/20/2021

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


War of the Rohirrim - The Chads
#5
06/20/2021

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


Middle-earth Technological Innovations - Sam Dillon
#3
06/03/2021

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


Fates of Elves vs Men - Abigail Dickson
#1
06/03/2021

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


The Joy of the Subcreator - Steve Strickland
#4
06/03/2021

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


Eru's Will - Alexander Mullins
#2
06/03/2021

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


Introduction & How It Works
06/03/2021

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.