We discuss the landscape of Queer and Intersectional Tolkien studies and what these important and fresh outlooks can contribute to Tolkien scholarship.
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The Redemption of Lobelia Sackville-Baggins: Petty Thief to Folk Hero
Well, we’re back! Join Alicia, Grace, and Leah as we shake off the cobwebs and delve deep into the Hobbit-holes of Bag End to explore Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Is she actually the villain she’s made out to be in “The Hobbit” and “Fellowship”, or simply a victim of narrative bias? Plus JIRT’s “mommy issues” and a contrast of Lobelia as an ‘Aunt’ archetype with biographical information about Tolkien’s own aunts and uncles, and some teasers for our inevitable “Fuck Humphrey Carpenter” episode. Stay tuned after the outro for some extended B-roll of the comedy of errors that was our first recording session in way-too-long!
Episode 15 – Year One Retrospective
Help us mark our first birthday with a bit of reflection as Tim asks a few questions about their experience thus far.
Episode 14 – Aromantic/Asexual Readings
Rory and Stuart from The Alliance of Arda join us to discuss Aromantic/Asexual (Aro/Ace) readings of Tolkien.
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
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