Sqpn: Secrets Of Middle-earth

The fall of Eregion! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss the penultimate episode of season 2, including themes of deception and Adar's complex motivations. Plus, the significance of the new collection of Tolkien's poetry. The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Where is he? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power, including Elendil's faith and defiance of Pharazon, Miriel's symbolic baptism; and Annatar's manipulation of Celebrimbor. Plus Hobbit Day! The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The best episode yet? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Sauron's manipulation of Celebrimbor; the corruption and greed of King Durin; Pharazon's repression of the Numenor faithful; and Galadriel's enemy of her enemy. The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tom, Ents, and wights, oh my! Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power and the introduction or return of thse figures from Lord of the Rings; plus the Elrond & Galadriel tension; and Theo's future. The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Season 2 of Rings of Power is here and Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker dive into the first three episodes, including Sauron's manipulations of Elves, Dwarves, and Men; Pharazon's scheme for power in Numenor; and the return of Isildur. The post Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1 – 3 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

On the cusp of Rings of Power season 2, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason break down the final trailer and explore Galadriel's journey, Sauron's manipulations, the potential roles of Elrond, Dwarves, and Numenor, and Tom Bombadil. The post Rings of Power Season 2 Final Trailer Review appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Continuing their exploration of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss "The Return of the Noldor" and the themes of victory and loss, leadership, loyalty, and kinship and the pride of the Noldor. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch: 13 The Return of the Noldor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Rings of Power Season 2 is almost here and Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Schramm preview the new season; their reflections on season 1; hopes and fears for the second; and the themes of friendship, loyalty, valor, and redemption that the show embraces. The post Rings of Power Season 2 Preview appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Inklings! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss literary friends J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, how their shared experiences and academic careers led to the Inklings and how that friendship shaped Narnia and Middle Earth. The post Tolkien and Lewis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Of the Sindar, Sun and Moon, and Men. Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss the next part of the Silmarillion in their ongoing deep read series, and discuss the themes of light vs. dark, life and death, and the gift of mortality. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 10-12 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Before the upcoming big budget Hollywood film was announced, there was a fan film about the hunt for Gollum, and Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dive in to discuss it. Plus lots of discussion of upcoming Middle Earth-themed media. The post The Hunt for Gollum (Fan Film) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Continuing their walk through the Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the tragic kinslaying and the oath that would bring doom to Middle Earth as well as the themes of pride, betrayal and the consequences of your actions. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Much of modern culture was influenced by Tolkien's writings and Star Warsis no different. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason are joined by Kathryn Laffrey to discuss all the ways that Tolkien's ideas, characters, and plots have influenced Star Wars. The post Middle Earth in Star Wars appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Continuing their dive into the Quenta Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Melkor's corrupting influence, Fëanor's tragic complexity, and the symbolism of Ungoliant's darkness and hunger as they set the stage for the entire First Age. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The trilogy ends! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray finish their discussion of the Peter Jackson LOTR trilogy, diving deep into the themes of sacrifice, courage, resilience, and more, while comparing how the films differed from original book and the film's lasting impact. The post Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The theme for Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is Service and Sacrifice, so Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason shares their favorite quotes from Tolkien's works on the subject, concluding that nearly the whole Legendarium is on that topic. The post Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Awakening. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason continue their walk through the Silmarillion, covering the creation and awakening of Elves, origins of orcs, the first binding of Morgoth, and themes of power, sacrifice, and morallity. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

So much happens in Peter Jackson's film verison of The Two Towers. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss the film's portrayals of Faramir and Theoden; the themes of hope, unity, and despair at Helm's Deep; and the changes made from the book. The post Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Continuing their discussion of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss the beginning of the Quenta Silmarillion and the themes of fate, free will, creation, and destruction within Tolkien's universe. The post Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 & 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.