Best Tolkien podcast I've found thus far
I can't figure out how to describe how incredible this podcast is. I think I've started this review at least four or five times trying to find a way to portray my enthusiasm for it. If you are looking for a podcast that will give a close, academic look at Tolkien's writings, this is the podcast for you. Corey Olsen does an amazing job taking a closer look at J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works with keen insight and full acceptance of Tolkien's Christian worldview. Olsen is not only a fan of Tolkien's works, but a consummate professor who analyzes and critiques all of Tolkien's writings (from the Silmarillion to Farmer Giles of Ham) in a way that I think Tolkien would approve of. This is not to say that Olsen forsakes the soup for the ox bones, but he examines the elements of the soup in order to greater appreciate Tolkien's brilliance.
JKoepke via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/10
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Wish had I the opportunity to study this in England.
MeBigStuff via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/11/11
A family member recently introduced me to this series, and I just can't stop listening. This is such an intelligent discussion of Tolkien's works, but it manages to be really fun at the same time-- though his respect for Tolkien's work is obvious, Prof. Olsen has a great sense of humor! My only...Read full review »
sunnyb64 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/12/10
A well cited and grounded journey through the stories of Tolkien. Inspires me to re read Tolkien and encourages you to look at fantasy literature in a different way. The professor is very passionate about the subject and is transferred to listener very easily! Highly recommended. Thank you!
iPod user 99 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/15/11
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