In this episode, I am joined by The Middle-earth Mixer (@middleearthmixr) for a general conversation about what makes Tolkien great, as well some of the ideological factors that are often part of the broader Tolkien community. Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Enroll in a course - including The Lord of the Rings - at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Use the code "MIXR" for 25% off any course! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In this episode, I am joined by a few of the participants in my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course. To get access to all of the material from that course, including the recordings of our live conversations, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "PODCAST" for 50% off the cost during the month of November. Become a patron of the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Today I am joined by Aaron Bair to discuss his book, A Joyful Outpost: Exploring the Household Economy of the Beavers from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3AcIx2I  Enroll in a course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmind All videos/podcasts from "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" are now available to $10+/month patrons! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In this episode, I explain why I dropped the "many meaningful roads ahead" ending line from the show and I discuss the issue of looking for meaning in a supposedly meaningless world. Enroll in a Mythic Mind study today while prices are lowered! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Recommended Book: On the Incarnation by Athanasius Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I discuss the trajectory of neoplatonism from the pre-Socratics to Boethius. You can watch the video of the main lesson here: Boethius and Neoplatonism Support my work by becoming a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind. Purchase "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Recommended Book: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% your order at MiddleBorne Arms Become a supporter of this podcast:...

(A couple days after the original posting, I realized that the file I uploaded had a broken ending. This has now been corrected.) In this episode, I provide my introduction to Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy, which was made for my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" course. To enroll in the course and gain permanent access to all materials, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "FORTUNE" before the end of September for 50% off the cost of the...

In this episode, I provide my introduction to Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy, which was made for my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" course. To enroll in the course and gain permanent access to all materials, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and be sure to use the patron code "FORTUNE" before the end of September for 50% off the cost of this course. Become a patron and join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmind Get a custom wooden sword...

Some of the participants in the recently completed "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course have reassembled to discuss a high-level view of C.S. Lewis's Ransom series - Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength. You can purchase the entire course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/, and be sure to use the code RANSOM before the end of October 2024 for 50% off the cost! Recommended book: Tom Shippey's Translation of Beowulf Shop Middleborn Arms and use the...

In this episode, I conclude my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as I discuss Beowulf's encounter with the dragon - and his mortal doom. For a deeper look at this material, enroll in "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" today! Get an awesome, handcrafted wooden sword or book mark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order! Recommended Book: Winters in the World Support me on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this...

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In this episode, we continue to discuss Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as our hero does battle with the hell-dame, the mother of Grendel. Sign up for the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Also, for the rest of August, my now (nearly) complete "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course is reduced to half price. Although the course is not currently ongoing, the content will be available to you indefinitely. Use the same link...

In this episode, I finally return to my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf! If you would like to take a deeper dive into this incredible text with a great community of like-minded adventurers, be sure to enroll in the August "Beowulf and Boethius" course! Until the end of July, you can use the code "MYTHICMIND" for 50% off tuition! Sign up here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/life-death-and-meaning-with-beowulf-and-boethius Become a supporter of this podcast:...

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the third essay in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the first two essays in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Once upon a time, I gifted $10+/month patrons subscriptions to my Substack on Tolkien's letters, but that process became overly tedious. However, I am now bringing it back - in a way. I am starting to record my reading of these articles and posting them to the Patreon podcast feed. The first episode is now available to everyone, but, moving forward, this series will be exclusive to $10+/month patrons. In addition to this series, patronage will provide you with ad-free episodes of the Mythic...

For the first recorded Fellowship chat, Elisabeth Dawson and I talked about philosophy, Boethius, the arts, and more. We did not have a clear agenda for this conversation, but I believe it moved in some very worthwhile directions. Most future Fellowship chats will be on the Mythic Mind Fellowship podcast, so be sure to subscribe to that one as well! Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmind Browse my independent course offerings at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/

In this episode, I deviate from my normal literary focus to talk a bit about Fallout (the show and game) and the value (if any) video games might have in discussions related to stories and literature.I would love to hear your thoughts, either through a message, comment here, or on Speakpipe at speakpipe.com/mythicmind. Support me on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmind Browse the upcming courses I am offering at andrewnsnyder.podia.com

In this episode, I am including the audio for the introductory video for the upcoming "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course." To get full access to the course, be sure to enroll! Use the code "PODCAST" at checkout to receive 50% off the cost! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis You can also support my work on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmind

Enroll in the "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" study here! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis Use the code "PERELANDRA" for 25% off tuition! Support my work on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmind Look up my full conversation with Jonathan Kutz on The Classical Life Podcast.

The Hell-fiend Grendel strikes Heorot, ushering in time of shadow and despair for the Hall of Hrothgar. By turn of Providence, Beowulf take to the sea in aid of the Danes. Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship and support my work at patreon.com/mythicmind

This is the inaugural episode of our new sub-series on Beowulf as we continue to look at some of Tolkien's non-legendarium work. In this short episode, I set up the series and discuss the story's introduction, bringing us up to Hrothgar and the construction of Heorot. Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship and support my work here at patreon.com/mythicmind! Enroll in our summer study, "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis!

In this episode I am joined by Aaron Irber, host of the I Might Believe in Fairies podcast, to discuss Tolkien's written story, Smith of Wootton Major. Give it a listen and be sure to check out Aaron's show as well! Join the Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmind Sign up for the C.S. Lewis study here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis Sign up by the end of 2023 with the promo code FIRSTINTHEWARDROBE to receive 25% off. If you sign up by the end of...

In this episode, I finally get back to Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm to discuss Roverandom with author and podcaster Thomas Salerno, my first repeat guest. If you enjoy this conversation and have not already done so, I welcome you to listen to our previous episode on Leaf by Niggle. If you don't already keep up with Thomas's work, you can find him here: https://thomasjsalerno.substack.com https://youtube.com/@StarQuestMedia To support my work and join the Fellowship, you cana go...

In this short episode, I discuss some exciting plans for the summer and recommend an incredible series! patreon.com/mythicmind