The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
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Corey Olsen Podcasts
Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
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Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
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To be a Christian is to be a student. The word “disciple” means “student”, and before he ascended to Heaven, Jesus’s final command to his students was that they should go into all the world and teach, making more students (Matthew 28:19-20). As Christians in the modern world, our calling is still to be students of Jesus and to help each other in fellowship as we learn about Him and from Him. We are to be Students of the Word, studying the Bible, the written word of God, as we walk as the dis ...
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Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth through the magical game-world of Lord of the Rings Online.
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones has been a force in women’s basketball, on and off the court. Now she’s jumping behind the mic to give us an inside look at the women who are changing the game in the paint and beyond. Haley will welcome a who’s who of the women’s game to talk about the biggest news in hoops and their experiences on the court, all while bringing fans behind the scenes of women’s basketball with the most promising and charismatic young stars. It’s a whole Vibe. PERIOD.
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Welcome to Linklete's podcast, the stories behind the youth, high school, college, and professional sports journey, where it leads and what we learn along the way Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/linklete/support
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Join Prescriptive’s own Paul Di Liegro, Senior Sales Executive, as he interviews lawyers, doctors, athletes, and interesting personalities from all walks of life. Paul’s curiosity leads to the uncovering of his guests’ most impactful life stories, and Paul illuminates the connection between life’s important lessons and being a better sales rep. Business, Brains & the Bottom Line is the leading podcast by and for Enterprise IT decision-makers. Read more at https://www.prescriptive.solutions/p ...
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Ep. 140: How Authors Turn Books into Client-Attraction Engines with Henry DeVries
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37:35Most business owners think a book is about selling copies. Henry DeVries knows better. In this episode, Henry DeVries, publisher of Indie Books International, host of Agency Rainmaker TV, and ghostwriter/editor of more than 200 business books, including a McGraw-Hill international bestseller, breaks down how a book can become one of the most powerf…
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511: Concierge Pre-IPO Access: Why Small, Personalized Firms Beat Giant Platforms
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40:48Jason and Christine Healey, founder of Healey Pre-IPO, discuss the specialized market for private stocks in late-stage, high-value companies. She explains that massive firms like SpaceX and OpenAI are remaining private longer than in previous decades, often reaching valuations in the hundreds of billions before debuting on public exchanges. Because…
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Ep. 139: Coaching Leaders for a Business As UnUsual World with Rick Yvanovich
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45:37In this episode, I sit down with Rick Yvanovich, CEO and Founder of TRG International, to explore leadership through the lens of mentoring, coaching, and human-centric growth. With more than four decades of global experience across finance, technology, and human capital, Rick shares how coaching leaders, not just implementing systems, is the real d…
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640: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 119
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1:18:42Join Maggie and Corey for some exciting discussion of adaptation theory today, building on recent discussions.Corey and Maggie explore the terms and ideas of adaption and discuss plotting adaptations on axes. Data! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 119, recorded on December 15, 2025. Join us on th…
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Episode 98: The Water and the Blood
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1:31:54How Jesus Christ — the one in whom believers trust to overcome the world — came not merely through water alone, but through both water and blood, with the Spirit bearing truthful witness to this full coming as Son and Messiah.By Corey Olsen
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How the Spirit is the primary witness testifying to Jesus as the Christ and Son of God, because the breath is truth - and how God's declaration makes it so.By Corey Olsen
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 15
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1:40:37Tonight we will indulge ourselves by reveling in the Authorized Version of Appendix B! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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Join Corey as we discuss approaching Doom: Durin's Bane appears at last. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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Join Corey tonight, for "A Balrog! A Balrog is come!" Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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Session 356: The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
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1:42:55Tonight we actually arrive at the Bridge of Khazad-dum. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 14
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1:52:25Tonight we look at the amazing Tale of Years for the 3rd Age. Appendix B as it should have been... Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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639: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 118
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1:30:38Corey and Maggie return to pre-production on their Pride and Prejudice case study.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 118, recorded on December 1, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAv Join us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this SignumU Youtube channel https:…
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Ep. 138: Laugh, Learn, Lead: Kevin Hubschmann on Using Comedy as a Workplace Superpower
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32:49In this episode, Paul talks with Kevin Hubschmann about using comedy as a workplace superpower. They discuss improv, failure, brain science, creativity games, and the small communication shifts that create big impact. A fun, practical look at how humor and authenticity make teams stronger and more adaptable.…
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638: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 117
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1:22:15Maggie and Corey return with a brief look at another Rings of Power teaser and then more work on the opening episode of the Pride and Prejudice series. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 117, recorded on November 24, 2025. Thank you for your support for Signum University! https://www.youtube.com/pl…
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 13
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1:40:41Tonight we will see Tolkien's story forcibly shrinking and growing again as he connects Numenor to the Lord of the Rings. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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John's incredibly precise description of who exactly is doing all this vanquishing, and in what sense is our faith the victory?By Corey Olsen
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 12
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1:47:02Tonight we continue to look at the story of Numenor, which is trying to grow in uncongenial soil. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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Ep.137: The Future of Law Is Human: Chris DiBella on Empathy, Growth, and Tech That Serves People
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38:39In this episode, Paul sits down with Chris DiBella, Founder and CEO of DiBella Law Offices, a nationally recognized personal injury firm known as much for its results as its humanity. Chris shares how he built a multi-office, high-growth firm by putting people at the center of every decision, from clients and staff to the communities he serves. Chr…
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This evening we will look over the Company's shoulders as the orcs catch up to them in the Second Hall, at the edge of the Bridge of Khazad-dûm. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…
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637: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 116
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1:30:00Maggie and Corey return to the production meeting to flesh out some detailed notes for P&P Episode 0. Corey and Maggie finalise their plan for ep 1 of the Pride and Prejudice Deep Dive episodes. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 116, recorded on November 10, 2025.https://signumuniversity.org/news/…
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Tonight we join the Company of the Ring in peering out into the Second Hall of Old Moria to discover what, exactly, is on fire. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings…
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Session 353: Maybe We Can Get Out After All
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1:55:04In which Gandalf opines that they might get out after all, for all the Drums in the Deep. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 11
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1:55:34Join Corey tonight in posthumously assuring Christopher Tolkien that everything is okay, and we understand the difficulties he was operating under. https://signumuniversity.org/news/annual-fundraising-campaign-2025/ Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard Academy…
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Episode 96: Putting Together the Pieces
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1:44:38Answering all the questions and solving all the issues!By Corey Olsen
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Ep. 136: Breaking Through the Noise: Building a Brand, a Team, and a Life You Love with Sean Olsen
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29:04Sean Olsen, founder of the Olsen Law Firm, shares the lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear about standing out in a crowded market. From using storytelling to build a memorable brand to turning client experience into your most powerful marketing tool, Sean offers a roadmap for competing against bigger players with bigger budgets. He also dives i…
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636: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 115
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1:26:10Maggie and Corey return to Pride and Prejudice! It's time to regroup and work towards script notes for our first episode.Corey and Maggie continue planning for their deep dive into the adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 115, recorded on November 3, 2025.Join us o…
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Overcoming!By Corey Olsen
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635: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 114
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1:29:37Maggie and Corey and back, and today we are looking at the brilliant adaptation work of Miriam Ellis in her paintings.Corey and Maggie review a video from artist Miriam Ellis ( https://www.miriamellis.com/ ) where she introduces two of her Tolkien paintings, 'filling in the gaps' moments from The Lord of the Rings. They then dive into the paintings…
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Session 352: On the Skewering of Hobbits
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1:35:07Join Corey for some final reflections on the confrontation in the Chamber, followed by some commentary on the skewering of hobbits. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 9
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2:19:00Tonight we share in Tolkien's delight in names by studying the growth of the hobbit family trees. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 10
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1:50:48Tonight we turn to the formation of perhaps the most puzzling of the Appendices: Appendix D, on the Shire Calendar Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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Episode 94: How Hard Is It To Make the Commandments Happen?
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1:31:14Let's think hard about WHY John says we should keep the commandments.By Corey Olsen
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Ep. 135: Enterprise Architecture in Motion: Aligning Strategy, Speed, and Scale with Aaron Busch
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34:08What does modern Enterprise Architecture really look like in an era of digital transformation? In this episode, Aaron Busch, Enterprise Architect at Prescriptive Data Solutions and veteran of nearly 30 years in, shares his blueprint for transforming data centers and cloud environments while keeping business strategy front and center. We cover how t…
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Session 351: The Beater of the Drums
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2:00:16Join us as we finally hear from Gandalf about his encounter at the door of the Chamber of Mazarbul. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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Episode 93: Loving, Knowing, and Keeping
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1:20:49Let's consider what we are to do with God's commandments.By Corey Olsen
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634: Other Minds and Hands, Episode 113
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1:18:56Corey and Maggie look forward towards Rings of Power Season 3, with a discussion of their Sneak Peak videos.Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 113, recorded on September 29, 2025.Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.gg/szXMFAvJoin us on Mondays at 4:30 PM ET, on this Sig…
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Join us while we grope our way in the dark with Gandalf and the Company. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the RingsBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 8
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1:52:45Word-count decreases while stress mounts in the continued revisions of what will be Appendix F. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 7
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1:42:01Tonight we will see Tolkien most purely in his element, delighting in linguistic worldbuilding and applied philology. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Support Mythgard AcademyBy Mythgard Institute
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Episode 92: Belief, Love, and Birth
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1:24:58The deceptively simple sentence that starts 1 John 5.By Corey Olsen
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Ep. 134: Bridging Risk and Technology: How CyberSecure Is Fixing Cyber Insurance with John Czapko
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32:40In this episode, I sit down with John Czapko, CEO of CyberSecure, a leader with 26 years of experience in IT before founding a successful commercial insurance firm. That rare blend of technical expertise and risk management insight gives John a unique perspective on one of today’s biggest business challenges: cyber insurance. John explains why the …
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Episode 91: Love, Birth, and the Commandments
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1:20:54We are in a war zone, but we do not fear. Perfect love drives out that fear. Let's review!By Corey Olsen
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510: Body Language, Intuition and Lie Detection in Business with David Jaison
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28:53Today's 10th episode, David Jason and mentalist David Jason discussed the importance of intuition and body language in negotiations and lie detection, exploring techniques for recognizing truthful emotions through micro-expressions and behavioral inconsistencies. They covered the origins of body language analysis and its application in both virtual…
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