The Tolkien Professor

As they near the end of the pre-production process, the SilmFilm team sits down to examine and finalize the detailed outline of all of Season 8.

Maggie and Corey return to Anne of Green Gables for Part 2 of their discussion of LM Montgomery adaptation.

Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128,

recorded on May 11, 2026.

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Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor

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Dr. Maggie Parke

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It's May the 4th, so Maggie and Corey are going to indulge in a Star Wars Diversion and take a close look at the final trailer for the upcoming Mandalorian film.

Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 128,

recorded on May 4, 2026.

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Hosts:

Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor

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Dr. Maggie Parke

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As the SilmFilm Writer's Room nears the end of the pre-production planning, they look north, turning to the Villains.

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Tonight, Maggie and Corey fulfill a long-standing request and look at Anne of Green Gables!

Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 127,

recorded on April 13, 2026.

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Hosts:

Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor

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Dr. Maggie Parke

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