Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their Openings series, examining the Fellowship of the Rings, including text alongside Bakshi and Jackson's adaptations. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 54, recorded on October 19, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... A NEW SCHEDUL...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 544•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today we begin our Openings series! Let's talk about The Hobbit, doing a close comparison of the beginnings of the book, the Rankin-Bass film, and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 53, recorded on October 12, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuni...
Oct 15, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep 543•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today, Maggie and Corey return to talk about the importance of audience in the work of adaptation. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 52, recorded on October 5, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take pla...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 542•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Let's talk about canon! Today we consider a complex case: The LOTR Extended Cuts and Presentation Reel. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 51, recorded on September 21, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, ...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 541•Transcript available on Metacast It's the season finale for Season 6: The Music Episode, with our soundtrack team!
Sep 02, 2023•3 hr 57 min•Ep 540•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey talk about where we came from and where we are heading as we broadcast our 50th episode. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 50, recorded on August 3, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, ta...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 539•Transcript available on Metacast In the penultimate session of Season 6, the SilmFilm team discusses art commissions for Season 6.
Aug 03, 2023•3 hr 44 min•Ep 538•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation How should adaptations engage with fans? What does good fan engagement look like? Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 49, recorded on July 27, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 537•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we discuss the finale of Season 6: the trip to Mandos! The Final Escape from Bondage!
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Ep 536•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we discuss the penultimate episode of Season 6: the Hunt of the Wolf! Esplora il podcast
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep 535•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today, Maggie and Corey consider some current adaptation projects, including Indiana Jones, Barbie, Super Mario, and others. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 48, recorded on June 29, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 534•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation At risk of continuing to give nightmares to Maggie's daughter, let's talk more about orcs! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 47, recorded on June 15, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THUR...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep 533•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey return to the depiction of the Bad Guys in the PJ trilogy, focusing this week on Saruman and the orcs. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 46, recorded on June 8, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until furthe...
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 532•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey continue their discussion of the LOTR film trilogy with a look at the Bad Guys. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 45, recorded on June 1, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 34 min•Ep 530•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight is time for casting! It is time to end the suspense for another set of actors hoping for their big break...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep 531•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation More about dwarves! Let's talk about post-Peter-Jackson dwarf depictions. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 44, recorded on May 18, 2023 (This is an audio-edited version of the recording to balance the speakers' voices. We are sorry for the audio quality of this episode.) Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie P...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 528•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today it is all about dwarves. The adaptation of Dwarves. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 43, recorded on May 11, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. Check the sch...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 527•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Today Maggie and I are joined by special scholar-guest Sara Brown, and we will be discussing adapting myth. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 41, recorded on April 27, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Dr. Sara Brown Tolkien scholar, Chair o...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 525•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation May the Fourth be with you! Let's talk about Star Wars and adaptation! Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 42, recorded on May 4, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, take place on THURSDAYS at 4:30 PM ET. C...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 526•Transcript available on Metacast In tonight's episode, we'll be discussing Episode 11 -- the healing of Beren (again), some big family unions, and the wedding of Beren and Luthien.
May 10, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Ep 523•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight we descend into Hell.
May 10, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep 522•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight, we discuss the Frame narrative for Season 6 -- our overlay of the Aragorn/Arwen meeting with Beren and Luthien.
May 10, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep 524•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Let's discuss that fascinating and complex adaptation project: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 40, recorded on April 13, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, ta...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 521•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey are back this week, ready to talk more about the adaptation choices made in the LOTR films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 39, recorded on April 6, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands will now, until further notice, ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 520•Transcript available on Metacast Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation Maggie and Corey are back, and today they will continue the discussion about Men in the PJ LOTR films, focusing on the TT and RotK films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 38, recorded on March 30, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Other Minds and Hands wi...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 519•Transcript available on Metacast Join Corey and Maggie, joined again by Ben Davis, as they return to the discussion which technical difficulties thwarted last time: Aragorn's depiction in the LOTR films. Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 37, recorded on March 16, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https://signumuniversity.org/director... Dr. Maggie Parke https://signumuniversity.org/director... Episode guest: Ben Davis, Rings and Realms director Rings and Realms...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 518•Transcript available on Metacast Join us tonight for a discussion of Episode 9 of Season 6, in which Beren and Luthien figure out their relationship and celebrate it with a hideous transformation.
Mar 17, 2023•2 hr•Ep 517•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to discuss Episode 8 -- the Leap of Beren! Help us iron out what, exactly, Celegorm and Curufin are thinking.
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep 515•Transcript available on Metacast Maggie and Corey are together at StudioLab again this week, joined for more LOTR film analysis by Rings and Realms director Ben Davis. (This is restored from the local recording and from part of the broadcasted version. We are sorry for the delay in processing and for the poor quality of the early part of this restored video.) Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 36, recorded on February 16, 2023 Hosts: Dr. Corey Olsen the Tolkien Professor https:...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 516•Transcript available on Metacast Tonight the team discusses Episode 7: The Luthien and Sauron Showdown!
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Ep 514•Transcript available on Metacast 
