Rory and Stuart from The Alliance of Arda join us to discuss Aromantic/Asexual (Aro/Ace) readings of Tolkien.
Episode 14 – Aromantic/Asexual Readings
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Tolkien Adaptations Part 2: Interview w/ Adam Brown of “The Hobbit” Films!
We are so excited to bring you this interview with actor Adam Brown – Ori in the Jackson “Hobbit” films – as part of our series on Tolkien adaptations! Adam graciously joined us from the UK to discuss his experiences as a gay man in the production of the Hobbit movies (including adventures in Wellington gay bars), his fellow dwarves dropping dwarf slash fic art in their group chat, and his passion for British pantomime theatre (including touring “Mother Goose” with Sir Ian McKellen). Plus a never-before-told tale of a planned Moscow premiere for “The Desolation of Smaug” which was cancelled after actors and crew wrote a letter of concern regarding Russia’s anti-LGBTQ policies.
Episode 13 – Shire Quick Post – Recent/Upcoming Seminars, Tolkien Trewsday, and LotR “Magic the Gathering” Set
We cover the Tolkien Society Seminar, GIFcon, Mythopoeic Society’s Online Midsummer Seminar, our #TolkienTrewsday takeover, & the LOTR Magic: The Gathering set.
Episode 12 – Tolkien Would Hate This Podcast Part 2: Sexuality & Queerness
We examine Tolkien’s time as it relates to sexuality and queerness, and his opinions, experiences, and relationships.
Episode 11 – Tolkien Would Hate This Podcast Part 1: Fans, Interpretation, and Adaptation
We discuss Tolkien’s attitudes about his fans, critical interpretation & reader response to his works, and adaptation.
Episode 10.5 – Tolkien Reading Day 2023 Bonus Episode
Reading some of our favourite Tolkien poems: ‘The Mewlips’ (1962), ‘Progress in Bimble Town’ (1931), and ‘Errantry’ (1933).
Episode 10 – Masculinities of Middle-earth
Masculinity, patriarchy, and gender roles in Middle-earth, with a specific focus on Aldarion, Faramir, Aragorn, and Elrond.
Episode 9 – ‘Black Fingon’ with Megan B. Abrahamson & Maria K. Alberto
Megan Abrahamson and Maria Alberto discuss their in-progress research into Black fan art depictions of the elf Fingon
Episode 8 – Special Guest Taylor Driggers
We welcome Taylor Driggers, author and scholar, to discuss the intersections between christian faith, fantasy, and queerness.
Episode 7 – Silvergifting
We look at ‘ Silvergifting’ (Sauron/Celebrimbor) fan fiction. After an intro to fan fiction and its history, we do a few readings of fics.
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