en Secrets of Middle Earth https://sqpn.com/category/podcasts/sme/ Secrets of Middle-Earth explores the deeper meanings, themes, and symbolism found in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and their screen adaptations. From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to The Silmarillion and beyond, each episode goes past plot summaries to examine Tolkien’s myth-making, moral vision, and spiritual imagination. Hosted by a panel of thoughtful Tolkien enthusiasts, the show blends literary insight, theology, and lively discussion to reveal why Middle-earth continues to resonate so powerfully. If you love Tolkien and want to understand what his stories are really saying about courage, evil, hope, and sacrifice, this podcast is for you. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:07:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 SQPN, Inc. false episodic SQPN, Inc. info@sqpn.com Copyright 2026 - SQPN, Inc. - All Rights Reserved Copyright 2026 - SQPN, Inc. - All Rights Reserved 770642 podcast Secrets of Middle Earth https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SecretsofMiddleEarth-1400-copy.png https://www.spqn.com/middleearth TV-G d403e9ae-582e-59f4-b498-02be5659a971 Music of the Legendarium https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17323156/music-of-the-legendarium Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=106866 Music didn't just accompany the creation of Middle-earth — it *was* the creation. Jeff Haecker, Alix Murray, and Patrick Mason trace how song, horn, and verse shape everything from the Ainulindalë to the charge at Pelennor Fields.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:09:45 no Music didn't just accompany the creation of Middle-earth — it *was* the creation. Jeff Haecker, Alix Murray, and Patrick Mason trace how song, horn, and verse shape everything from the Ainulindalë to… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SME108-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />Music didn't just accompany the creation of Middle-earth — it *was* the creation. Jeff Haecker, Alix Murray, and Patrick Mason trace how song, horn, and verse shape everything from the Ainulindalë to the charge at Pelennor Fields.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/04/music-of-the-legendarium/">Music of the Legendarium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Leaf by Niggle https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17315409/leaf-by-niggle Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=106631 Tolkien's "Leaf by Niggle" gets a full panel reading — purgatory, sub-creation, and the eternal weight of creative work. Thomas Salerno leads Kathryn Laffrey, Rob Leonardi, and Robert King through this haunting, personal story.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:12:56 no Tolkien's "Leaf by Niggle" gets a full panel reading — purgatory, sub-creation, and the eternal weight of creative work. Thomas Salerno leads Kathryn Laffrey, Rob Leonardi, and Robert King … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SME107-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />Tolkien's "Leaf by Niggle" gets a full panel reading — purgatory, sub-creation, and the eternal weight of creative work. Thomas Salerno leads Kathryn Laffrey, Rob Leonardi, and Robert King through this haunting, personal story.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/04/leaf-by-niggle/">Leaf by Niggle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien Reading Day 2026: Unlikely Heroes https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17301100/tolkien-reading-day-2026-unlikely-heroes Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=106406 Sam resists the Ring. Fatty Bolger outruns the Nazgûl. Lúthien tears down Sauron's tower. Jeff Haecker, Robert Story, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with favorite passages on unlikely heroes.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:13:53 no Sam resists the Ring. Fatty Bolger outruns the Nazgûl. Lúthien tears down Sauron's tower. Jeff Haecker, Robert Story, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with favorite p… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SME106-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" />Sam resists the Ring. Fatty Bolger outruns the Nazgûl. Lúthien tears down Sauron's tower. Jeff Haecker, Robert Story, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi celebrate Tolkien Reading Day with favorite passages on unlikely heroes.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/03/tolkien-reading-day-2026-unlikely-heroes/">Tolkien Reading Day 2026: Unlikely Heroes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Into the Heart of Middle Earth with Kaitlyn Facista https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17288992/into-the-heart-of-middle-earth-with-kaitlyn-facista Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=106272 A new Tolkien book arrives: Kaitlyn Facista explains Into the Heart of Middle-earth—hope, virtue, and fellowship as lived wisdom. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Robert Story, she shares how her book is a spiritual companion that tracks the LOTR journey.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 57:42 no A new Tolkien book arrives: Kaitlyn Facista explains Into the Heart of Middle-earth—hope, virtue, and fellowship as lived wisdom. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Robert Story, she shares how h… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SME105-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />A new Tolkien book arrives: Kaitlyn Facista explains Into the Heart of Middle-earth—hope, virtue, and fellowship as lived wisdom. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Robert Story, she shares how her book is a spiritual companion that tracks the LOTR journey.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/03/into-the-heart-of-middle-earth-with-kaitlyn-facista/">Into the Heart of Middle Earth with Kaitlyn Facista</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17278146/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-five-armies Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=106127 Can spectacle replace substance? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Thorin’s fall and redemption, Bilbo’s brave choice with the Arkenstone, and a battle bursting with CGI. Does The Battle of the Five Armies honor Tolkien—or bury his themes beneath excess?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:27:48 no Can spectacle replace substance? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Thorin’s fall and redemption, Bilbo’s brave choice with the Arkenstone, and a battle bursting with CGI. Does The B… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SME104-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Can spectacle replace substance? Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Thorin’s fall and redemption, Bilbo’s brave choice with the Arkenstone, and a battle bursting with CGI. Does The Battle of the Five Armies honor Tolkien—or bury his themes beneath excess?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/02/the-hobbit-the-battle-of-five-armies/">The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17269429/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105994 Lavish visuals, unforgettable Smaug, and one very debated romance. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Kathryn Laffrey weigh Tolkien’s themes against big-screen changes in Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:20:54 no Lavish visuals, unforgettable Smaug, and one very debated romance. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Kathryn Laffrey weigh Tolkien’s themes against big-screen changes in Jackson's The H… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SME103-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Lavish visuals, unforgettable Smaug, and one very debated romance. Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Kathryn Laffrey weigh Tolkien’s themes against big-screen changes in Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/02/the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug/">The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Lord of the Rings (1978 Bakshi) https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17258799/lord-of-the-rings-1978-bakshi Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105806 What happens when Tolkien meets experimental animation? Jeff Haecker, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings. Does visual ambition excuse rushed storytelling—or does Gandalf steal the show?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:21:17 no What happens when Tolkien meets experimental animation? Jeff Haecker, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings. Does visual ambition excuse rushed s… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SME102-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What happens when Tolkien meets experimental animation? Jeff Haecker, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi weigh Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings. Does visual ambition excuse rushed storytelling—or does Gandalf steal the show?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/01/lord-of-the-rings-1978-bakshi/">Lord of the Rings (1978 Bakshi)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Silmarillion: Of The Third Age https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17248209/the-silmarillion-of-the-third-age Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105703 What happens when evil isn’t fully defeated? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker finish their discussion of The Silmarillion as they unpack Isildur’s failure, Gondor’s long decline, and the fading of the Elves. The Third Age asks a hard question: is victory ever final?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:24:07 no What happens when evil isn’t fully defeated? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker finish their discussion of The Silmarillion as they unpack Isildur’s failure, Gondor’s long decline, and the f… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SME101-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What happens when evil isn’t fully defeated? Thomas Salerno, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker finish their discussion of The Silmarillion as they unpack Isildur’s failure, Gondor’s long decline, and the fading of the Elves. The Third Age asks a hard question: is victory ever final?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2026/01/the-silmarillion-of-the-third-age/">The Silmarillion: Of The Third Age</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Silmarillion: The Rings of Power https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17228059/the-silmarillion-the-rings-of-power Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105448 Sauron’s fake repentance. Celebrimbor’s fatal pride. What makes a ring powerful? In our 100th episode, Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker uncover the roots of evil in the final chapters of The Silmarillion and what Tolkien says about the nature of corruption.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:29:38 no Sauron’s fake repentance. Celebrimbor’s fatal pride. What makes a ring powerful? In our 100th episode, Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker uncover the roots of evil in the fin… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SME100-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Sauron’s fake repentance. Celebrimbor’s fatal pride. What makes a ring powerful? In our 100th episode, Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Pat Mason, and Jeff Haecker uncover the roots of evil in the final chapters of The Silmarillion and what Tolkien says about the nature of corruption.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/12/the-silmarillion-the-rings-of-power/">The Silmarillion: The Rings of Power</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17219616/this-advent-help-starquest-continue-the-mission Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105341 Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 53 no Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-Advent-Giving-Jimmy-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/11/this-advent-help-starquest-continue-the-mission/">This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Akallabeth, Part 2 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17213738/akallabeth-part-2 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105251 What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate deceiver—or just the spark?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:27:45 no What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate dec… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SME099-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What drives a golden kingdom to collapse into the sea? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Rob Leonardi, and Jeff Haecker dissect Númenor’s fall in Part 2 of the Akallabêth. Is Sauron the ultimate deceiver—or just the spark? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/11/akallabeth-part-2/">Akallabeth, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Akallabeth, Part 1 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17203211/akallabeth-part-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=105123 Númenor teeters on ruin as fear of death eclipses faith. Is mortality a gift or a curse? Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect Tolkien’s Atlantis myth and its spiritual echoes.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:11:23 no Númenor teeters on ruin as fear of death eclipses faith. Is mortality a gift or a curse? Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect Tolkien’s Atlantis myth and its sp… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SME098-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Númenor teeters on ruin as fear of death eclipses faith. Is mortality a gift or a curse? Thomas Salerno, Rob Leonardi, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason dissect Tolkien’s Atlantis myth and its spiritual echoes. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/11/akallabeth-part-1/">Akallabeth, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17190631/ghosts-and-undead-of-middle-earth Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104991 What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Nazgûl—and their spiritual meaning

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:19:16 no What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Naz… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SME097-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What do Tolkien’s ghosts reveal about sin, redemption, and the afterlife? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason &#038; Rob Leonardi uncover the undead of Middle-earth—from barrow-wights to Nazgûl—and their spiritual meaning</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/10/ghosts-and-undead-of-middle-earth/">Ghosts and Undead of Middle Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17180931/voyage-of-earendil-and-the-war-of-wrath Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104888 Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil’s voyage, the Valar’s return, and Morgoth’s ruin—where hope is forged from doom.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:16:04 no Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil’s voyage, the Valar’s return, and Morgoth’s ruin—where hope is forged from doom. The … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SME096-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Can mercy undo millennia of pride? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Rob Leonardi tackle Eärendil’s voyage, the Valar’s return, and Morgoth’s ruin—where hope is forged from doom. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/10/voyage-of-earendil-and-the-war-of-wrath/">Voyage of Earendil and the War of Wrath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Fall of Gondolin https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17169205/the-fall-of-gondolin Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104765 Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:04:41 no Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haec… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SME095-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Tolkien’s most ancient tale meets its sharpest lessons: Ulmo’s call to Tuor, Turgon’s fatal stubbornness, Maeglin’s betrayal, Idril’s foresight, and Glorfindel’s stand. With Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason &#038; Rob Leonardi. Was Gondolin doomed—or chosen? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/09/the-fall-of-gondolin/">The Fall of Gondolin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17140702/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:00:11 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104644 What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo’s wit, Thorin’s grit, Radagast’s quirks, and whether Jackson’s changes strengthened or weakened Tolkien’s tale.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:27:57 no What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo’s wit, Thorin’s grit, Radagast’s quirks, and whether Jackson’s c… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SME094-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What makes An Unexpected Journey the strongest Hobbit film? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi debate Bilbo’s wit, Thorin’s grit, Radagast’s quirks, and whether Jackson’s changes strengthened or weakened Tolkien’s tale.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/09/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey/">The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Of the Ruin of Doriath https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17127044/of-the-ruin-of-doriath Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104522 Was Thingol’s pride a greater curse than Morgoth’s malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. Is this Tolkien’s darkest tragedy?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 59:29 no Was Thingol’s pride a greater curse than Morgoth’s malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason & Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SME093-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Was Thingol’s pride a greater curse than Morgoth’s malice? In The Ruin of Doriath, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason &#038; Rob Leonardi confront greed, betrayal, and the Second Kinslaying. Is this Tolkien’s darkest tragedy? </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/08/of-the-ruin-of-doriath/">Of the Ruin of Doriath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien (2019) Movie https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17118654/tolkien-2019-movie Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104408 Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle Earth’s creator.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:16:31 no Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle E… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SME092-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Friendship, faith, and the fire of creativity—how much did the 2019 Tolkien biopic get right? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Rob Leonardi unpack the war, love, and language that shaped Middle Earth’s creator. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/08/tolkien-2019-movie/">Tolkien (2019) Movie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Turin Turambar, Part 3 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17105950/turin-turambar-part-3 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=104266 What makes Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed man? Pat Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno unpack the grim climax of his saga—dragon-slaying, doomed love, and a cursed sword that speaks. A brutal end to Tolkien’s darkest tale.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:17:07 no What makes Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed man? Pat Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno unpack the grim climax of his saga—dragon-slaying, doomed love, and a cursed sword that speaks. A brutal e… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SME091-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What makes Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed man? Pat Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno unpack the grim climax of his saga—dragon-slaying, doomed love, and a cursed sword that speaks. A brutal end to Tolkien’s darkest tale.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/07/turin-turambar-part-3/">Turin Turambar, Part 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Turin Turambar, Part 2 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17067379/turin-turambar-part-2 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=103950 Can pride alone doom a hero? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason dissect Túrin’s tragic spiral from hero to destroyer as Glaurung’s lies twist fate.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 59:43 no Can pride alone doom a hero? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason dissect Túrin’s tragic spiral from hero to destroyer as Glaurung’s lies twist fate. The post Turin Turambar, Part 2 appeared f… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SME090-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Can pride alone doom a hero? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason dissect Túrin’s tragic spiral from hero to destroyer as Glaurung’s lies twist fate.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/07/turin-turambar-part-2/">Turin Turambar, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Turin Turambar, Part 1 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17050339/turin-turambar-part-1 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=103607 Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:11:10 no Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pri… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SME089-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Is Túrin Middle-earth’s most cursed soul? Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker peel back the layers of Tolkien’s most tragic figure—from hero to outlaw—in this rich discussion of fate, pride, and sorrow.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/06/turin-turambar-part-1/">Turin Turambar, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Fan Films https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17034784/fan-films Tue, 20 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=103330 From backyard battles to cinematic gems, Jeff Haecker and Thomas Salerno dissect three Tolkien fan films—highlighting heartfelt efforts, haunting blades, and heroic calls for aid. Featuring Halifirien, Legend of Gurthang, and the excellent Horn of Gondor.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 49:39 no From backyard battles to cinematic gems, Jeff Haecker and Thomas Salerno dissect three Tolkien fan films—highlighting heartfelt efforts, haunting blades, and heroic calls for aid. Featuring H… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SME088-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />From backyard battles to cinematic gems, Jeff Haecker and Thomas Salerno dissect three Tolkien fan films—highlighting heartfelt efforts, haunting blades, and heroic calls for aid. Featuring Halifirien, Legend of Gurthang, and the excellent Horn of Gondor.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/05/fan-films/">Fan Films</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien the Artist https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17023272/tolkien-the-artist Tue, 06 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=103126 From Middle-earth maps to Smaug’s lair, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & artist Alix Murray unpack the genius of Tolkien’s art, its symbolism, and its deep ties to his stories. Discover hidden gems of Tolkien’s creative world.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:33:57 no From Middle-earth maps to Smaug’s lair, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno & artist Alix Murray unpack the genius of Tolkien’s art, its symbolism, and its deep ties to his stories. Discover hidden gem… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SME087-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />From Middle-earth maps to Smaug’s lair, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno &#038; artist Alix Murray unpack the genius of Tolkien’s art, its symbolism, and its deep ties to his stories. Discover hidden gems of Tolkien’s creative world.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/05/tolkien-the-artist/">Tolkien the Artist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Dragons of Middle-Earth https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17012528/dragons-of-middle-earth Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102899 What makes Tolkien’s dragons so unforgettable? From the sinister Glaurung to the catlike menace of Smaug, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unravel the lore, symbolism, and mythic roots of Middle-earth’s greatest beasts.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:12:59 no What makes Tolkien’s dragons so unforgettable? From the sinister Glaurung to the catlike menace of Smaug, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unravel the lore, symbolism, and mythic r… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SME086-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What makes Tolkien’s dragons so unforgettable? From the sinister Glaurung to the catlike menace of Smaug, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker unravel the lore, symbolism, and mythic roots of Middle-earth’s greatest beasts.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/04/dragons-of-middle-earth/">Dragons of Middle-Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Battle of Unnumbered Tears https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/17001698/the-battle-of-unnumbered-tears Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102689 Tolkien’s most devastating chapter takes center stage: the Battle of Unnumbered Tears. Fingon’s fall, dwarven defiance, and Morgoth’s dark triumph are unpacked by Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:13:24 no Tolkien’s most devastating chapter takes center stage: the Battle of Unnumbered Tears. Fingon’s fall, dwarven defiance, and Morgoth’s dark triumph are unpacked by Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and J… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SME085-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Tolkien’s most devastating chapter takes center stage: the Battle of Unnumbered Tears. Fingon’s fall, dwarven defiance, and Morgoth’s dark triumph are unpacked by Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/04/the-battle-of-unnumbered-tears/">The Battle of Unnumbered Tears</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien Reading Day 2025: Fellowship and Community https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16991538/tolkien-reading-day-2025-fellowship-and-community Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102540 Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2025 as we celebrate the bonds of friendship, loyalty, and courage in Middle-earth. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason share powerful passages that reveal Tolkien’s heart for fellowship and community.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:01:07 no Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2025 as we celebrate the bonds of friendship, loyalty, and courage in Middle-earth. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason share powerful passages that reveal… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SME084-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Celebrate Tolkien Reading Day 2025 as we celebrate the bonds of friendship, loyalty, and courage in Middle-earth. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason share powerful passages that reveal Tolkien’s heart for fellowship and community.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/03/tolkien-reading-day-2025-fellowship-and-community/">Tolkien Reading Day 2025: Fellowship and Community</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Beren and Luthien, Part 2 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16986580/beren-and-luthien-part-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102480 Beren and Lúthien’s legendary love story takes center stage! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason break down its epic moments, from Sauron’s defeat to the Silmaril’s power and Lúthien’s fateful choice. Magic, fate, and heroism collide in Tolkien’s masterpiece!

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:22:05 no Beren and Lúthien’s legendary love story takes center stage! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason break down its epic moments, from Sauron’s defeat to the Silmaril’s power and Lúthien’s fa… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SME083-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Beren and Lúthien’s legendary love story takes center stage! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason break down its epic moments, from Sauron’s defeat to the Silmaril’s power and Lúthien’s fateful choice. Magic, fate, and heroism collide in Tolkien’s masterpiece!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/03/beren-and-luthien-part-2/">Beren and Luthien, Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Beren and Luthien, Part 1 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16971014/beren-and-luthien-part-1 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102273 Love, doom, and destiny collide in the legendary tale of Beren and Lúthien! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason recount Beren’s perilous quest, Finrod’s heroic sacrifice, and Sauron’s cruelty—plus, the latest on Rings of Power Season 3!

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:27:36 no Love, doom, and destiny collide in the legendary tale of Beren and Lúthien! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason recount Beren’s perilous quest, Finrod’s heroic sacrifice, and Sauron’s cruelt… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SME082-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Love, doom, and destiny collide in the legendary tale of Beren and Lúthien! Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Pat Mason recount Beren’s perilous quest, Finrod’s heroic sacrifice, and Sauron’s cruelty—plus, the latest on Rings of Power Season 3!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/02/beren-and-luthien-part-1/">Beren and Luthien, Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The House of Finwe https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16960503/the-house-of-finwe Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102132 The House of Finwë shaped the fate of the Noldor, from Fëanor’s fiery rebellion to Fingolfin’s heroism and Finarfin’s wisdom. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason recount the family’s triumphs, tragedies, and the doom that followed their choices.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:15:29 no The House of Finwë shaped the fate of the Noldor, from Fëanor’s fiery rebellion to Fingolfin’s heroism and Finarfin’s wisdom. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason recount the family’s triu… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SME081-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The House of Finwë shaped the fate of the Noldor, from Fëanor’s fiery rebellion to Fingolfin’s heroism and Finarfin’s wisdom. Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason recount the family’s triumphs, tragedies, and the doom that followed their choices.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/02/the-house-of-finwe/">The House of Finwe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Our Dream Live Action Tolkien Series https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16949893/our-dream-live-action-tolkien-series Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=102016 What Middle-earth stories would you bring to life? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason unleash creative pitches from Patrons, from epic battles to whimsical tales. Hear bold ideas for Tolkien-inspired shows and share your own!

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:24:14 no What Middle-earth stories would you bring to life? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason unleash creative pitches from Patrons, from epic battles to whimsical tales. Hear bold ideas for… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SME081-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What Middle-earth stories would you bring to life? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason unleash creative pitches from Patrons, from epic battles to whimsical tales. Hear bold ideas for Tolkien-inspired shows and share your own!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/01/our-dream-live-action-tolkien-series/">Our Dream Live Action Tolkien Series</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 17 – 18 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16940140/quenta-silmarillion-ch-17-18 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101915 Discover hidden themes in The Silmarillion as Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason unravel the alliances of men and elves, Fingolfin’s duel with Morgoth, and the tragedy of the Dagor Bragollach. Plus, news on Tolkien adaptations and fan feedback!

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:19:00 no Discover hidden themes in The Silmarillion as Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason unravel the alliances of men and elves, Fingolfin’s duel with Morgoth, and the tragedy of the Dagor B… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SME079-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Discover hidden themes in The Silmarillion as Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason unravel the alliances of men and elves, Fingolfin’s duel with Morgoth, and the tragedy of the Dagor Bragollach. Plus, news on Tolkien adaptations and fan feedback!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2025/01/quenta-silmarillion-ch-17-18/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 17 &#8211; 18</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The War of the Rohirrim https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16923308/the-war-of-the-rohirrim Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101572 Explore The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker as they discuss Rohan’s legendary history, Helm Hammerhand’s epic battles, Hera’s heroic journey, and how the film honors Tolkien’s deep and timeless lore.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:30:52 no Explore The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker as they discuss Rohan’s legendary history, Helm Hammerhand’s epic battles, Hera’s heroic journ… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SME078-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Explore The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker as they discuss Rohan’s legendary history, Helm Hammerhand’s epic battles, Hera’s heroic journey, and how the film honors Tolkien’s deep and timeless lore.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/12/the-war-of-the-rohirrim/">The War of the Rohirrim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> A Special Advent Message https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16917207/a-special-advent-message Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:23:54 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101498 StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 2:43 no StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows. The post A Special Advent Message… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-Advent-Giving-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/12/a-special-advent-message/">A Special Advent Message</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16913166/join-jimmy-and-dom-for-livestream-event-on-12-12-24 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:22:48 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101465 Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 40 no Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more. The post Join… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rome-post-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/12/join-jimmy-and-dom-for-livestream-event-on-12-12-24/">Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rohan and the Rohirrim https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16909906/rohan-and-the-rohirrim Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101384 Explore with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker the rich history and culture of Rohan including its founding, the Oath of Friendship with Gondor, and the pivotal role it plays in the War of the Ring, as well as the upcoming War of the Rohirrim movie, delving into Helm Hammerhand’s tragic tale and speculating on the adaptation’s portrayal of Rohan’s epic struggles.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:25:49 no Explore with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker the rich history and culture of Rohan including its founding, the Oath of Friendship with Gondor, and the pivotal role it plays in the… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SME077-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Explore with Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker the rich history and culture of Rohan including its founding, the Oath of Friendship with Gondor, and the pivotal role it plays in the War of the Ring, as well as the upcoming War of the Rohirrim movie, delving into Helm Hammerhand’s tragic tale and speculating on the adaptation’s portrayal of Rohan’s epic struggles.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/12/rohan-and-the-rohirrim/">Rohan and the Rohirrim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 14 – 16 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16891131/quenta-silmarillion-ch-14-16 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101257 Discover Beleriand! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker continue their journey through the Silmarillion, incl. chapters about Beleriand and its influence on later Middle-earth settings and on Turgon's founding of Gondolin.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:21:02 no Discover Beleriand! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker continue their journey through the Silmarillion, incl. chapters about Beleriand and its influence on later Middle-earth settings… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SME076-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Discover Beleriand! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker continue their journey through the Silmarillion, incl. chapters about Beleriand and its influence on later Middle-earth settings and on Turgon's founding of Gondolin.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/11/quenta-silmarillion-ch-14-16/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 14 &#8211; 16</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power Season 2 Wrap Up https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16876104/rings-of-power-season-2-wrap-up Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101134 Now that season 2 of Rings of Power is complete, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Alix Murray discuss its themes, character arcs, and story development, including some critiques on Galadriel and the Harfoots arc.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:35:27 no Now that season 2 of Rings of Power is complete, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Alix Murray discuss its themes, character arcs, and story development, including some critiques on… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SME075-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Now that season 2 of Rings of Power is complete, Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Alix Murray discuss its themes, character arcs, and story development, including some critiques on Galadriel and the Harfoots arc.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/11/rings-of-power-season-2-wrap-up/">Rings of Power Season 2 Wrap Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Mordor and the Fell Lands of Middle Earth https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16868418/mordor-and-the-fell-lands-of-middle-earth Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=101048 For our Halloween episode, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker delve into Tolkien’s “fell lands”—dark regions of Middle-Earth brimming with sinister elements, inclluding Utumno, Angmar, and Mordor, focusing on their roles in Tolkien’s mythology, blending humor and lore, reflecting on both well-known settings and obscure places filled with werewolves and ancient evils, ultimately weaving a narrative of Middle-Earth’s haunted geography for fans.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:35:35 no For our Halloween episode, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker delve into Tolkien’s “fell lands”—dark regions of Middle-Earth brimming with sinister elements, inclluding Utumno, Angmar, a… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SME074-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />For our Halloween episode, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker delve into Tolkien’s “fell lands”—dark regions of Middle-Earth brimming with sinister elements, inclluding Utumno, Angmar, and Mordor, focusing on their roles in Tolkien’s mythology, blending humor and lore, reflecting on both well-known settings and obscure places filled with werewolves and ancient evils, ultimately weaving a narrative of Middle-Earth’s haunted geography for fans.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/10/mordor-and-the-fell-lands-of-middle-earth/">Mordor and the Fell Lands of Middle Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16837147/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-8-shadow-and-flame Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100898 The big season finale! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the final episode of season 2, which dropped huge story bombs in every story line. Hear their analysis of the episode and the key themes and moments.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:35:28 no The big season finale! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the final episode of season 2, which dropped huge story bombs in every story line. Hear their analysis of the episode… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SME073-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The big season finale! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the final episode of season 2, which dropped huge story bombs in every story line. Hear their analysis of the episode and the key themes and moments. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/10/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-8-shadow-and-flame/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16829535/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-7-doomed-to-die Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100833 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:21:33 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SME072-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/10/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-7-doomed-to-die/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He? https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16819467/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-6-where-is-he Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100770 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!

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:14:20 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SME071-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/09/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-6-where-is-he/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16811386/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-5-halls-of-stone Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100695 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:14:33 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SME070-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/09/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-5-halls-of-stone/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16802661/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-4-eldest Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100644 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:12:49 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SME069-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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 &#038; Galadriel tension; and Theo's future.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/09/rings-of-power-season-2-episode-4-eldest/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1 – 3 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16792029/rings-of-power-season-2-episodes-1-3 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:30:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100589 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:35:04 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SME068-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/09/rings-of-power-season-2-episodes-1-3/">Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1 &#8211; 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power Season 2 Final Trailer Review https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16776810/rings-of-power-season-2-final-trailer-review Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100446 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:09:24 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SME067-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/08/rings-of-power-season-2-final-trailer-review/">Rings of Power Season 2 Final Trailer Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch: 13 The Return of the Noldor https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16763655/quenta-silmarillion-ch-13-the-return-of-the-noldor Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100314 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:11:19 no 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,… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SME066-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/08/quenta-silmarillion-ch-13-the-return-of-the-noldor/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch: 13 The Return of the Noldor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power Season 2 Preview https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16752372/rings-of-power-season-2-preview Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=100166 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:20:34 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SME065-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/07/rings-of-power-season-2-preview/">Rings of Power Season 2 Preview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien and Lewis https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16738723/tolkien-and-lewis Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:00:03 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=99767 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:09:51 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SME064-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/07/tolkien-and-lewis/">Tolkien and Lewis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> A Special Message from StarQuest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16728577/a-special-message-from-starquest Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:59:25 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=99587 StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 3:30 no 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. <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/StarQuest_HORIZ_Media-e1719601099975-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/06/a-special-message-from-starquest/">A Special Message from StarQuest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 10-12 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16724793/quenta-silmarillion-ch-10-12 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:00:14 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=63472 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:09:01 no 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.… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SME063-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/06/quenta-silmarillion-ch-10-12/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 10-12</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Hunt for Gollum (Fan Film) https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16711278/the-hunt-for-gollum-fan-film Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=63348 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SME062-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/06/the-hunt-for-gollum-fan-film/">The Hunt for Gollum (Fan Film)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16696232/quenta-silmarillion-ch-9-flight-of-the-noldor Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=63244 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SME061-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/05/quenta-silmarillion-ch-9-flight-of-the-noldor/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 9: Flight of the Noldor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Middle Earth in Star Wars https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16682037/middle-earth-in-star-wars Tue, 14 May 2024 20:00:20 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=63091 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:04:27 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SME060-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/05/middle-earth-in-star-wars/">Middle Earth in Star Wars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, & 8 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16668938/quenta-silmarillion-ch-6-7-8 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:00:07 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62906 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:19:39 no 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 … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SME059-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/04/quenta-silmarillion-ch-6-7-8/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 6, 7, &#038; 8</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Peter Jackson’s The Return of The King https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16652022/peter-jacksons-the-return-of-the-king Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:00:33 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62763 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:32:28 no 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,… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SME058-post-1-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/04/peter-jacksons-the-return-of-the-king/">Peter Jackson&#8217;s The Return of The King</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16632163/tolkien-reading-day-2024-service-and-sacrifice Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62578 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:08:01 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SME057-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/03/tolkien-reading-day-2024-service-and-sacrifice/">Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Service and Sacrifice</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, & 5 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16611167/quenta-silmarillion-ch-3-4-5 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:00:02 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62457 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:22:16 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SME056-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/03/quenta-silmarillion-ch-3-4-5/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 3, 4, &#038; 5</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Peter Jackson’s The Two Towers https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16584925/peter-jacksons-the-two-towers Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:00:48 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62223 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:10:23 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SME055-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/02/peter-jacksons-the-two-towers/">Peter Jackson&#8217;s The Two Towers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 & 2 https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16562062/quenta-silmarillion-ch-1-2 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:00:41 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=62100 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.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:18:31 no 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… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SME054-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />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.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/02/quenta-silmarillion-ch-1-2/">Quenta Silmarillion, Ch. 1 &#038; 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Where Did the Blue Wizards Go? (And More Patron Questions) https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16545194/where-did-the-blue-wizards-go-and-more-patron-questions Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=54303 We gave Patrons the opportunity to ask our Tolkien experts Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Mike Schramm, and Patrick Mason their related questions and made the answers available exclusively to Patrons first and the later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover the origin and fate of the wizards, where the Entwives went, and what part of Tolkien's stories they would change.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:08:14 no We gave Patrons the opportunity to ask our Tolkien experts Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Mike Schramm, and Patrick Mason their related questions and made the answers available exclusively to Patrons… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SME052-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />We gave Patrons the opportunity to ask our Tolkien experts Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, Mike Schramm, and Patrick Mason their related questions and made the answers available exclusively to Patrons first and the later to the whole audience. This time the questions cover the origin and fate of the wizards, where the Entwives went, and what part of Tolkien's stories they would change.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/01/where-did-the-blue-wizards-go-and-more-patron-questions/">Where Did the Blue Wizards Go? (And More Patron Questions)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16525000/peter-jacksons-the-fellowship-of-the-ring Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:43 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=61845 Focusing on Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray share their experiences of the film; highlights, including Boromir's redemptive death; its cultural impact; controversies about changes from the books; and more.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:26:13 no Focusing on Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray share their experiences of the film; highlights, including Boromir's redemptive death; its cultural… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SME052-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Focusing on Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray share their experiences of the film; highlights, including Boromir's redemptive death; its cultural impact; controversies about changes from the books; and more.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2024/01/peter-jacksons-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/">Peter Jackson&#8217;s The Fellowship of the Ring</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Father Christmas Letters https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16509267/father-christmas-letters Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:00:34 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=61641 Over 23 years Tolkien wrote a series of letters from Father Christmas to his children. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss their experiences of the letters; Tolkien's whimsical, playful side; his devotion as a father; and the enduring magic of his imagination.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 54:45 no Over 23 years Tolkien wrote a series of letters from Father Christmas to his children. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss their experiences of the letters; Tolkien's whimsical,… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SME051-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Over 23 years Tolkien wrote a series of letters from Father Christmas to his children. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss their experiences of the letters; Tolkien's whimsical, playful side; his devotion as a father; and the enduring magic of his imagination.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/12/father-christmas-letters/">Father Christmas Letters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Ainulindale and Valaquenta https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16492232/ainulindale-and-valaquenta Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:14 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=61500 Tolkien's Silmarillion begins with the Ainulindale and Valaquenta and so Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason begin the first part of a conversation about these two stories, on Middle Earth's creation, the balance of good and evil, immortality and free will, and more.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:29:09 no Tolkien's Silmarillion begins with the Ainulindale and Valaquenta and so Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason begin the first part of a conversation about these two stories, on Middle… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SME050-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Tolkien's Silmarillion begins with the Ainulindale and Valaquenta and so Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason begin the first part of a conversation about these two stories, on Middle Earth's creation, the balance of good and evil, immortality and free will, and more.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/12/ainulindale-and-valaquenta/">Ainulindale and Valaquenta</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16485913/a-special-message-from-starquest-ceo-dom-bettinelli Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:30:48 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=61433 StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 2:38 no StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give The post A special message… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-Advent-Giving-Dom-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for listeners as we approach the Christmas season. We need to hear from you this Advent and Christmas at sqpn.com/give</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/12/a-special-message-from-starquest-ceo-dom-bettinelli/">A special message from StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Elves and Dwarves https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16434371/elves-and-dwarves Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:00:29 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=61122 Examining Tolkien's Elves and Dwarves, Thomas Salerno, Mike Schramm, and Jeff Haecker discuss their mystical and earthly natures; portrayals in media; their rich backstory in "The Silmarillion;" symbolism in their relationship—elves reflect beauty; dwarves, greed; their history of conflict and cooperation, especially in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," where Gimli and Legolas's friendship exemplifies their potential harmony.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:15:37 no Examining Tolkien's Elves and Dwarves, Thomas Salerno, Mike Schramm, and Jeff Haecker discuss their mystical and earthly natures; portrayals in media; their rich backstory in "The… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SME049-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Examining Tolkien's Elves and Dwarves, Thomas Salerno, Mike Schramm, and Jeff Haecker discuss their mystical and earthly natures; portrayals in media; their rich backstory in "The Silmarillion;" symbolism in their relationship—elves reflect beauty; dwarves, greed; their history of conflict and cooperation, especially in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," where Gimli and Legolas's friendship exemplifies their potential harmony.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/11/elves-and-dwarves/">Elves and Dwarves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The One Ring https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16389298/the-one-ring Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:00:15 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=54297 Explore the theological and philosophical themes concerning good, evil, and power, as reflected in the One Ring's symbolism. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Mike Schramm discuss the influences of Tolkien’s work on modern fantasy, highlighting the Ring's evolution from a plot tool to a symbol of power and corruption, paralleled in modern takes on sin and redemption. The Ring's symbolic narrative rooted in Judeo-Christian themes signifies a timeless struggle between power’s allure and the redemption found in its renunciation, showcasing Tolkien's enduring impact on the genre and moral discourse.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:03:53 no Explore the theological and philosophical themes concerning good, evil, and power, as reflected in the One Ring's symbolism. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Mike Schramm discuss the influences of… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SME048-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Explore the theological and philosophical themes concerning good, evil, and power, as reflected in the One Ring's symbolism. Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Mike Schramm discuss the influences of Tolkien’s work on modern fantasy, highlighting the Ring's evolution from a plot tool to a symbol of power and corruption, paralleled in modern takes on sin and redemption. The Ring's symbolic narrative rooted in Judeo-Christian themes signifies a timeless struggle between power’s allure and the redemption found in its renunciation, showcasing Tolkien's enduring impact on the genre and moral discourse.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/10/the-one-ring/">The One Ring</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Hobbit (1977) https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16356053/the-hobbit-1977 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:00:59 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=53948 One of the first film versions of Tolkien's work, Rankin Bass's animated The Hobbit continues to delight. Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss the virtues of the adaptation and the differences from its more famous brethren.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:04:08 no One of the first film versions of Tolkien's work, Rankin Bass's animated The Hobbit continues to delight. Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss the virtues of the adaptation and… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SME047-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />One of the first film versions of Tolkien's work, Rankin Bass's animated The Hobbit continues to delight. Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss the virtues of the adaptation and the differences from its more famous brethren.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/09/the-hobbit-1977/">The Hobbit (1977)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16349327/a-message-from-dom-bettinelli-of-starquest Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:23:11 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=54027 We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 2:10 no We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective. The post A… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Patreon-banner-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />We need your help to continue to produce our great Catholic shows that explore the intersection of faith and modern culture and look at the world from a uniquely Catholic perspective.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/09/a-message-from-dom-bettinelli-of-starquest/">A message from Dom Bettinelli of Starquest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Born of Hope https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16288641/born-of-hope Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:00:22 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=53701 Not all Middle-Earth movies are big-budget Hollywood productions. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker review the fan-made LOTR film "Born of Hope" and discuss the bittersweet tale of Aragorn's parents Arathorn and Gilraen.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 50:31 no Not all Middle-Earth movies are big-budget Hollywood productions. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker review the fan-made LOTR film "Born of Hope" and discuss the bittersweet… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SME046-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Not all Middle-Earth movies are big-budget Hollywood productions. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker review the fan-made LOTR film "Born of Hope" and discuss the bittersweet tale of Aragorn's parents Arathorn and Gilraen.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/08/born-of-hope/">Born of Hope</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Gollum https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16234614/gollum Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:50 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=53494 Smeagol or Gollum? Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jeff Haecker, and Kaitlyn Facista do a deep dive on the character of this Ringbearer, his motivations and roles in various, the latest video game featuring Gollum, and the controversial opinion: Is Gollum the hero of LOTR?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:18:23 no Smeagol or Gollum? Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jeff Haecker, and Kaitlyn Facista do a deep dive on the character of this Ringbearer, his motivations and roles in various, the latest video game… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SME045-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Smeagol or Gollum? Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, Jeff Haecker, and Kaitlyn Facista do a deep dive on the character of this Ringbearer, his motivations and roles in various, the latest video game featuring Gollum, and the controversial opinion: Is Gollum the hero of LOTR?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/07/gollum/">Gollum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Middle Earth Fathers https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16188791/middle-earth-fathers Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:00:33 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=53249 Happy Father's Day! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Thomas Sanjurjo are celebrating Dads as they discuss the fathers of Middle Earth, both good and bad, including both biological fathers and spiritual fathers.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:06:28 no Happy Father's Day! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Thomas Sanjurjo are celebrating Dads as they discuss the fathers of Middle Earth, both good and bad, including both biological… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SME044-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Happy Father's Day! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Thomas Sanjurjo are celebrating Dads as they discuss the fathers of Middle Earth, both good and bad, including both biological fathers and spiritual fathers. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/06/middle-earth-fathers/">Middle Earth Fathers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Mothers of Middle Earth https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16114458/mothers-of-middle-earth Tue, 09 May 2023 20:00:27 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=52964 Happy Mother's Day! Jeff Haecker, Kaitlyn Fascista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Thomas Salerno discuss motherhood in Tolkien's Legendarium and Rings of Power, including how his own mother's death at a young age affected his portrayal of mothers in his own works.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:05:49 no Happy Mother's Day! Jeff Haecker, Kaitlyn Fascista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Thomas Salerno discuss motherhood in Tolkien's Legendarium and Rings of Power, including how his own mother's death at a… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SME043-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Happy Mother's Day! Jeff Haecker, Kaitlyn Fascista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Thomas Salerno discuss motherhood in Tolkien's Legendarium and Rings of Power, including how his own mother's death at a young age affected his portrayal of mothers in his own works.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/05/mothers-of-middle-earth/">Mothers of Middle Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Valar https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102014/the-valar Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:00:33 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=52797 The Valar are the angelic guardians of Middle-earth who watch over the heroes and influence the world in dramatic and surprising ways. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss their favorite Valar and even create their own original Valar characters.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:01:33 no The Valar are the angelic guardians of Middle-earth who watch over the heroes and influence the world in dramatic and surprising ways. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SME042-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The Valar are the angelic guardians of Middle-earth who watch over the heroes and influence the world in dramatic and surprising ways. Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss their favorite Valar and even create their own original Valar characters.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/04/the-valar/">The Valar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien Reading Day 2023: Adventure https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102015/tolkien-reading-day-2023-adventure Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:00:42 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=52533 It's Tolkien reading day and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Sanjurjo offer up their favorite passages on the theme of travel and adventure, from the darkest depths to the hopeful highs.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:06:36 no It's Tolkien reading day and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Sanjurjo offer up their favorite passages on the theme of travel and adventure, from the darkest depths to the… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SME041-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />It's Tolkien reading day and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Sanjurjo offer up their favorite passages on the theme of travel and adventure, from the darkest depths to the hopeful highs.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/03/tolkien-reading-day-2023-adventure/">Tolkien Reading Day 2023: Adventure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Love Stories of the Legendarium https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102016/love-stories-of-the-legendarium Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:00:45 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=52215 Tolkien's stories are filled with tales of romance and friendship, and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss all the great love stories, including their favorites, like Beren and Luthien, Aragorn and Arwen, and even Gimli and Galadriel.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:06:37 no Tolkien's stories are filled with tales of romance and friendship, and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss all the great love stories, including their… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SME040-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Tolkien's stories are filled with tales of romance and friendship, and Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Jeff Haecker discuss all the great love stories, including their favorites, like Beren and Luthien, Aragorn and Arwen, and even Gimli and Galadriel.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/02/love-stories-of-the-legendarium/">Love Stories of the Legendarium</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> The Faith of Tolkien https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102017/the-faith-of-tolkien Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:00:28 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=52091 Faith is the topic for Jeff Haecker, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista as they discuss Tolkien's own Catholic faith and how he saw it in his works, plus the faiths of the people of his creation in Middle Earth.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:23:17 no Faith is the topic for Jeff Haecker, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista as they discuss Tolkien's own Catholic faith and how he saw it in his works, plus the faiths of the people… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SME039-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Faith is the topic for Jeff Haecker, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista as they discuss Tolkien's own Catholic faith and how he saw it in his works, plus the faiths of the people of his creation in Middle Earth.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/01/the-faith-of-tolkien/">The Faith of Tolkien</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tom Bombadil https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102018/tom-bombadil Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:00:45 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51900 Who is Tom Bombadil? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the enigmatic Tom: Who is he? What did Tolkien have to say about him? And what other similarly enigmatic characters are there in the Legendarium?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:06:56 no Who is Tom Bombadil? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the enigmatic Tom: Who is he? What did Tolkien have to say about him? And what other similarly… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SME038-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Who is Tom Bombadil? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the enigmatic Tom: Who is he? What did Tolkien have to say about him? And what other similarly enigmatic characters are there in the Legendarium?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2023/01/tom-bombadil/">Tom Bombadil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Tolkien Christmas Gift Guide https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102019/tolkien-christmas-gift-guide Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:00:41 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51575 What to get that Tolkien fan in your life for Christmas? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker have Tolkien-related and adjacent gift ideas for all the fans in your life (or for your own Christmas list).

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:01:47 no What to get that Tolkien fan in your life for Christmas? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker have Tolkien-related and adjacent gift ideas for all the fans in your life… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SME037-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What to get that Tolkien fan in your life for Christmas? Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker have Tolkien-related and adjacent gift ideas for all the fans in your life (or for your own Christmas list).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/12/tolkien-christmas-gift-guide/">Tolkien Christmas Gift Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102020/blessed-advent-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-starquest-2 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:30:17 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51506 Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:07 no Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest. The post Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas,… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Advent-Giving-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/12/blessed-advent-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-starquest-2/">Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Season 1 Review https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102021/rings-of-power-season-1-review Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:15 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51291 With Season 1 complete, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker give a new look back to the whole season, including how it all appears on a re-watch, plus their predictions for what comes next.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:24:40 no With Season 1 complete, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker give a new look back to the whole season, including how it all appears on a re-watch, plus their predictions for what comes… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SME036-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />With Season 1 complete, Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker give a new look back to the whole season, including how it all appears on a re-watch, plus their predictions for what comes next.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/11/rings-of-power-season-1-review/">Rings of Power, Season 1 Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Ep. 8: Alloyed https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102022/rings-of-power-ep-8-alloyed Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:00:23 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51166 Finale! Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the Rings of Power finale; the big reveal of two characters; the forging of the Rings; and the future of this podcast.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:07:01 no Finale! Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the Rings of Power finale; the big reveal of two characters; the forging of the Rings; and the future of this… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SME035-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Finale! Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the Rings of Power finale; the big reveal of two characters; the forging of the Rings; and the future of this podcast.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/10/rings-of-power-ep-8-alloyed/">Rings of Power, Ep. 8: Alloyed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Episode 7: The Eye https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102023/rings-of-power-episode-7-the-eye Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:00:57 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51110 As season 1 races toward its end, Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker continue to play "guess the Sauron;" marvel at the Dwarves; note the characters who CAN'T die; and note the Tolkien-ish flourishes in the script.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:14:34 no As season 1 races toward its end, Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker continue to play "guess the Sauron;" marvel at the Dwarves; note the characters who… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SME034-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />As season 1 races toward its end, Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker continue to play "guess the Sauron;" marvel at the Dwarves; note the characters who CAN'T die; and note the Tolkien-ish flourishes in the script.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/10/rings-of-power-episode-7-the-eye/">Rings of Power, Episode 7: The Eye</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Ep. 6: Udun https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102024/rings-of-power-ep-6-udun Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:00:16 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51046 Doom! Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the question of the redeemability of orcs; Halbrand's secret; and Galadriel's focused drive.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:27:52 no Doom! Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the question of the redeemability of orcs; Halbrand's secret; and Galadriel's focused drive. The post… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SME033-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Doom! Thomas Salerno, Kaitlyn Facista, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the question of the redeemability of orcs; Halbrand's secret; and Galadriel's focused drive.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/10/rings-of-power-ep-6-udun/">Rings of Power, Ep. 6: Udun</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Ep. 5: Partings https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102025/rings-of-power-ep-5-partings Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:00:41 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=51000 The mystery of mithril. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the great friendship between Durin and Elrond; the odd trio following the Harfoots; and Gil-galad's tale about the origin of mithril.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:19:11 no The mystery of mithril. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the great friendship between Durin and Elrond; the odd trio following… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SME032-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The mystery of mithril. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss the latest episode, including the great friendship between Durin and Elrond; the odd trio following the Harfoots; and Gil-galad's tale about the origin of mithril.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/09/rings-of-power-ep-5-partings/">Rings of Power, Ep. 5: Partings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Ep. 4: The Great Wave https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102026/rings-of-power-ep-4-the-great-wave Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:00:41 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=50917 Choose not the path of fear, but of faith. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss episode 4 and the vision of the great wave; theories about the identities of various characters; and how Galadriel's character is being built.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:09:57 no Choose not the path of fear, but of faith. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss episode 4 and the vision of the great wave; theories about the identities of… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SME031-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Choose not the path of fear, but of faith. Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Thomas Salerno, and Jeff Haecker discuss episode 4 and the vision of the great wave; theories about the identities of various characters; and how Galadriel's character is being built.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/09/rings-of-power-ep-4-the-great-wave/">Rings of Power, Ep. 4: The Great Wave</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Rings of Power, Ep. 3: Adar https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102027/rings-of-power-ep-3-adar Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:00:27 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=50850 Mysteries abound this week as Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno discuss the arrival at Numenor, and the increasing number of questions and strangers in this 3rd episode of The Rings of Power.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:31:38 no Mysteries abound this week as Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno discuss the arrival at Numenor, and the increasing number of questions and strangers in this 3rd… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SME030-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Mysteries abound this week as Thomas Sanjurjo, Kaitlyn Facista, Jeff Haecker, and Thomas Salerno discuss the arrival at Numenor, and the increasing number of questions and strangers in this 3rd episode of The Rings of Power.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/09/rings-of-power-ep-3-adar/">Rings of Power, Ep. 3: Adar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Shadow of the Past and Adrift https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102028/shadow-of-the-past-and-adrift Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:00:59 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=50790 Hope and vigilance! Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Rings of Power, the themes it is unrolling so far, and how faithful to Tolkien's vision it stays.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:16:30 no Hope and vigilance! Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Rings of Power, the themes it is unrolling so far, and how faithful to… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SME029-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Hope and vigilance! Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, Thomas Salerno, and Kaitlyn Facista discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Rings of Power, the themes it is unrolling so far, and how faithful to Tolkien's vision it stays.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/09/shadow-of-the-past-and-adrift/">Shadow of the Past and Adrift</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> We’re Going On An Adventure https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102029/were-going-on-an-adventure Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=50710 Preparing for The Rings of Power, Dom Bettinelli gathers Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Kaitlyn Facista to talk about their love for Tolkien; their hopes and fears for the new series; and Kaitlyn's pre-release access to the show and its cast and crew.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:03:23 no Preparing for The Rings of Power, Dom Bettinelli gathers Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Kaitlyn Facista to talk about their love for Tolkien; their hopes and fears for the new… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SME028-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Preparing for The Rings of Power, Dom Bettinelli gathers Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Kaitlyn Facista to talk about their love for Tolkien; their hopes and fears for the new series; and Kaitlyn's pre-release access to the show and its cast and crew.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/08/were-going-on-an-adventure/">We&#8217;re Going On An Adventure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Return to Middle Earth https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102030/return-middle-earth Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:06:23 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=50441 The Secrets of Middle Earth is returning. As Amazon prepares to unveil its blockbuster series that brings us back to Tolkien's world, Starquest is relaunching its popular podcast, The Secrets of Middle Earth.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:29 no The Secrets of Middle Earth is returning. As Amazon prepares to unveil its blockbuster series that brings us back to Tolkien's world, Starquest is relaunching its popular podcast, The Secrets of… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SME-Return-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />The Secrets of Middle Earth is returning. As Amazon prepares to unveil its blockbuster series that brings us back to Tolkien's world, Starquest is relaunching its popular podcast, The Secrets of Middle Earth.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2022/07/return-middle-earth/">Return to Middle Earth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/16102031/blessed-advent-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-starquest Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:35:26 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=39821 StarQuest (SQPN) wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are grateful for all your support in 2020 whether by listening to our programs, sharing them with your friends, or providing financial support. Please consider supporting our media apostolate with a US tax-deductible gift and help us continue making the programs you love.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 2:39 no StarQuest (SQPN) wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are grateful for all your support in 2020 whether by listening to our programs, sharing them with your friends, or providing… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2020-Christmas-giving-message-post-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />StarQuest (SQPN) wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are grateful for all your support in 2020 whether by listening to our programs, sharing them with your friends, or providing financial support. Please consider supporting our media apostolate with a US tax-deductible gift and help us continue making the programs you love.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2020/12/blessed-advent-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-from-starquest/">Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> HTL004: Dragon Sickness https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735430/htl004-dragon-sickness Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:08:43 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=21042 It's in the darkest moments, when Bilbo faces the most dangerous monsters, that he grows the most. What can his encounters with goblins, spiders and Smaug teach us about facing the dangers in our own life? And what is the biggest threat to middle-earth that also often endangers our own world?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 59:52 no It's in the darkest moments, when Bilbo faces the most dangerous monsters, that he grows the most. What can his encounters with goblins, spiders and Smaug teach us about facing the dangers in our… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HTLH04-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />It's in the darkest moments, when Bilbo faces the most dangerous monsters, that he grows the most. What can his encounters with goblins, spiders and Smaug teach us about facing the dangers in our own life? And what is the biggest threat to middle-earth that also often endangers our own world?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2016/10/htl004-dragon-sickness/">HTL004: Dragon Sickness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> HTLH003: Trolls https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735439/htlh003-trolls Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:45:37 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=21018 In this episode, we follow Bilbo Baggins and learn from his encounter with the trolls. How can we deal with the trolls in our own lives?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:03:39 no In this episode, we follow Bilbo Baggins and learn from his encounter with the trolls. How can we deal with the trolls in our own lives? The post HTLH003: Trolls appeared first on StarQuest Media. <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HTLH03-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this episode, we follow Bilbo Baggins and learn from his encounter with the trolls. How can we deal with the trolls in our own lives?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2016/10/htlh003-trolls/">HTLH003: Trolls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> HTLH002: Adventure https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735443/htlh002-adventure Mon, 17 Oct 2016 20:29:17 +0000 https://www.sqpn.com/?p=20936 How to Live Like a Hobbit: AdventureWhat would you do if one day a wizard knocked on your door, looking for someone to go on an adventure? Would you jump up and leave, or would you politely refuse the invitation and stay where you are? Are you a Baggins or more like a Took? How can we follow in Bilbo's footsteps?

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:13:01 no What would you do if one day a wizard knocked on your door, looking for someone to go on an adventure? Would you jump up and leave, or would you politely refuse the invitation and stay where you… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HTLH02-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How to Live Like a Hobbit: Adventure" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />What would you do if one day a wizard knocked on your door, looking for someone to go on an adventure? Would you jump up and leave, or would you politely refuse the invitation and stay where you are? Are you a Baggins or more like a Took? How can we follow in Bilbo's footsteps?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2016/10/htlh002-adventure/">HTLH002: Adventure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> HTL001: Contentment https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735445/htl001-contentment Sat, 08 Oct 2016 16:11:29 +0000 https://sqpn.com/?p=20894 Who wouldn't want to trade their busy, noisy and stressful world for a life in the Shire? It all starts with what is perhaps the most important characteristic of a Hobbit lifestyle: contentment.

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 51:23 no Who wouldn't want to trade their busy, noisy and stressful world for a life in the Shire? It all starts with what is perhaps the most important characteristic of a Hobbit lifestyle: contentment. The… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HTLH01-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />Who wouldn't want to trade their busy, noisy and stressful world for a life in the Shire? It all starts with what is perhaps the most important characteristic of a Hobbit lifestyle: contentment.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2016/10/htl001-contentment/">HTL001: Contentment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME026: The Elves of Ered Luin https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997469/sme026-the-elves-of-ered-luin https://sqpn.com/2013/07/sme026-the-elves-of-ered-luin/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:25:36 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8842 In this episode, Fr. Roderick, Laura and Inge take you to Duillond, Celondim and Gondamon to discover the history of the elves in Ered Luin. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2013/07/sme026-the-elves-of-ered-luin/feed/ 1 SQPN, Inc. full 50:07 no In this episode, Fr. Roderick, Laura and Inge take you to Duillond, Celondim and Gondamon to discover the history of the elves in Ered Luin. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this episode, Fr. Roderick, Laura and Inge take you to Duillond, Celondim and Gondamon to discover the history of the elves in Ered Luin. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2013/07/sme026-the-elves-of-ered-luin/">SME026: The Elves of Ered Luin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME025: Frostbluff https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997470/sme025-frostbluff https://sqpn.com/2012/12/sme025-frostbluff/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 01:36:50 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8721 In this special Christmas episode, we visit the town of Frostbluff and talk about Tolkien’s letters from Father Christmas and their influence on the creation of Middle-earth. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Get the Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien on Amazon (sponsored link) Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2012/12/sme025-frostbluff/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 1:02:28 no In this special Christmas episode, we visit the town of Frostbluff and talk about Tolkien’s letters from Father Christmas and their influence on the creation of Middle-earth. Click here and leave us … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this special Christmas episode, we visit the town of Frostbluff and talk about Tolkien&#8217;s letters from Father Christmas and their influence on the creation of Middle-earth. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Get the Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien on Amazon (sponsored link) Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2012/12/sme025-frostbluff/">SME025: Frostbluff</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME024: The Great River https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997471/sme024-the-great-river https://sqpn.com/2012/04/sme024-the-great-river/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:52:32 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8703   In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue! Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2012/04/sme024-the-great-river/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 35:00 no   In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue! Click here … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode, we follow the great river Anduin to the south and we explore Thinglad and Eorlsmead. We also briefly visit the town of Stangard and stumble upon an impressive statue! Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2012/04/sme024-the-great-river/">SME024: The Great River</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME023: Lothlórien https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997472/sme023-lothlorien https://sqpn.com/2012/03/sme023-lothlorien/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:15:34 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8697   In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel’s mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2012/03/sme023-lothlorien/feed/ 1 SQPN, Inc. full no   In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel’s mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we explore Lothlórien, we visit Caras Caladhon and meet with Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn. We even discover Galadriel&#8217;s mirror and talk to Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2012/03/sme023-lothlorien/">SME023: Lothlórien</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME022: Mirrormere https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997473/sme022-mirrormere https://sqpn.com/2012/01/sme022-mirrormere/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:50:25 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8672 In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2012/01/sme022-mirrormere/feed/ 4 SQPN, Inc. full no In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this episode we explore the mysterious Mirrormere and learn more about the ancient history of the dwarves. After that, we venture back into Moria in search of the Endless Stair. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2012/01/sme022-mirrormere/">SME022: Mirrormere</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME021: The Mines of Moria https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997474/sme021-the-mines-of-moria https://sqpn.com/2011/10/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:36:15 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8659   We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes  

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2011/10/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/feed/ 1 SQPN, Inc. full 1:02:55 no   We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes   The post SME021: The Mines of Moria a… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We enter the Mines of Moria and we explore the depths of Khazad-dum. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes &#160;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/10/sme021-the-mines-of-moria/">SME021: The Mines of Moria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME020: Middle-earth Cosmology https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997475/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology https://sqpn.com/2011/09/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:39:46 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8655   In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2011/09/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/feed/ 5 SQPN, Inc. full no   In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode, we look at the night sky above the hills of Eregion, and we explore the origins of the moon, the sun and the stars. Click here and leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/09/sme020-middle-earth-cosmology/">SME020: Middle-earth Cosmology</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME019: The Trollshaws https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997476/sme019-the-trollshaws Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:04:11 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8619   In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full no   In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes The post SME019: The Trollshaws ap… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode, we explore the Trollshaws east of the Lone-lands, an area long ago inhabited by the Men of Rhûdaur. Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/09/sme019-the-trollshaws/">SME019: The Trollshaws</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME018: The Inklings https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997477/sme018-the-inklings https://sqpn.com/2011/06/sme018-the-inklings/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:42:31 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8600 In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes  

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2011/06/sme018-the-inklings/feed/ 4 SQPN, Inc. full 59:09 no In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn.… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this episode we travel to Michel Delving to meet with special guest Dr. Jason Jewell. He tells us all about the Inklings and about the three hobbits and the small rabbit in the Bird and Baby Inn. Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes &#160;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/06/sme018-the-inklings/">SME018: The Inklings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME017: Hobbits and Humility https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/3997478/sme017-hobbits-and-humility Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:46:24 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8595   In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the ‘Green Dragon’ in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes  

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 59:56 no   In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the ‘Green Dragon’ in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscr… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode, we travel from Buckland to the &#8216;Green Dragon&#8217; in Bywater to talk with the Tolkien Professor about the importance of Hobbits in Tolkien&#8217;s Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes &#160;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/06/sme017-hobbits-and-humility/">SME017: Hobbits and Humility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME016: The Lone Lands https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735395/sme016-the-lone-lands Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:20:07 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8589 In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where did they come from? How does Middle-earth magic compare to the magic we see in other stories? Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with […]

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:04:49 no In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />In this episode we continue our Lone-Lands exploration, visiting the southern ruins of Minas Eriol, Mithrenost and Ost Guruth where we meet Radagast the Brown. Who is he? What are wizards and where did they come from? How does Middle-earth magic compare to the magic we see in other stories? Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/06/sme016-the-lone-lands/">SME016: The Lone Lands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME015: The Midgewater Marshes https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735397/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 16:31:34 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8579   We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass. What can we learn from hobbit hospitality? What purpose do the numerous ruins we see have? Why did Gandalf refer too the […]

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 1:04:13 no   We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass. … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We investigate the Hobbit settlement of Staddle, east of Bree. In the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring we trek east to Weathertop through the Midgewater Marshes and the Midgewater Pass. What can we learn from hobbit hospitality? What purpose do the numerous ruins we see have? Why did Gandalf refer too the [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme015-the-midgewater-marshes/">SME015: The Midgewater Marshes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME014: Visiting Bree https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735399/sme014-visiting-bree Wed, 25 May 2011 07:50:06 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8571   In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 1:07:31 no   In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes The post S… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we take you on a tour of Bree and discover the past and the present of the town where Frodo met Strider for the first time. Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme014-visiting-bree/">SME014: Visiting Bree</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME013: Journey Through Angmar https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735401/sme013-journey-through-angmar https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme013-journey-through-angmar/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 07:43:57 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8568   We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme013-journey-through-angmar/feed/ 1 SQPN, Inc. full 30:27 no   We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes The post SME013: Journey Through Angmar appeared first on StarQuest Media. <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We travel from Ram Dúath through Malenhad to Nan Gurth in Angmar. Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme013-journey-through-angmar/">SME013: Journey Through Angmar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME012: Dangerous Dragons https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735403/sme012-dangerous-dragons Wed, 25 May 2011 07:37:25 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8563   We enter Angmar and look for dragons! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes  

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 39:59 no   We enter Angmar and look for dragons! Subscribe to the Feed |Subscribe with iTunes   The post SME012: Dangerous Dragons appeared first on StarQuest Media. <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We enter Angmar and look for dragons! Subscribe to the Feed &#124;Subscribe with iTunes &#160;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2011/05/sme012-dangerous-dragons/">SME012: Dangerous Dragons</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME011: The Rangers of Esteldin https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735405/secrets-of-middle-earth-11 https://sqpn.com/2010/10/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:38:03 +0000 http://middleearth.sqpn.com/?p=8406   We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/10/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 1:03:37 no   We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes The post SME011: The Rangers of Esteldin appeared first on StarQuest M… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We meet the rangers of Esteldin and travel to the perilous ruins of Fornost. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/10/secrets-of-middle-earth-11/">SME011: The Rangers of Esteldin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME010: The Bitter Stair https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735407/sme010 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:19:47 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8169   We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 54:00 no   We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes The post SME010: The Bitter Stair a… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We explore the North-Western part of the Misty Mountains and climb the Bitter Stair to get a glimpse of Helegrod. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/09/sme010/">SME010: The Bitter Stair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME009: The Misty Mountains https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735409/sme009 https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme009/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:56:04 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8116   In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme009/feed/ 3 SQPN, Inc. full 47:59 no   In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants. Subscribe … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we travel to the perilous Misty Mountains to explore the Western Bruinen Source, the High Crag and the Giant Halls while trying to avoid trolls, evil dwarves and giants. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme009/">SME009: The Misty Mountains</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME008: Arwen and Aragorn https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735411/sme008 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:16:29 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8105   In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 51:25 no   In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. Subscribe to … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we talk about the complex relations between elves and humans and we discuss how the books and the movies portray the romantic relationship of Arwen and Aragorn. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme008/">SME008: Arwen and Aragorn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME007: Children of Ilúvatar https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735414/secrets-of-middle-earth-07 https://sqpn.com/2010/07/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:01:14 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8086   In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 49:36 no   In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes The post SME007: Children of Ilúvatar ap… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we walk around in Rivendell and we continue our discussion about the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/secrets-of-middle-earth-07/">SME007: Children of Ilúvatar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME006: The Elves of Rivendell https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735416/sme006 https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme006/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:58:59 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=8043   In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme006/feed/ 10 SQPN, Inc. full 45:42 no   In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with iTunes The … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode we travel to Rivendell and visit the Last Homely House. We talk about the origins and the history of the elves in Middle-earth. Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with iTunes</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme006/">SME006: The Elves of Rivendell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME005: The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735418/sme005 https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme005/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:42:09 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7978   In this episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of the Dwarves, we discover the true reason of their fascination with gold and other precious metals, and we gain insight […]

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme005/feed/ 2 SQPN, Inc. full 57:50 no   In this episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth, we explore the snowy region of Ered Luin, where dwarves mine the depths of the Blue Mountains for treasure. We learn about the surprising origin of the Dwarves, we discover the true reason of their fascination with gold and other precious metals, and we gain insight [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme005/">SME005: The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME004: Annuminas and the Shores of Evendim https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735420/sme004 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:40:40 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7976   We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. Who is represented by the gigantic statue on the eastern shore of the lake? Why is the city of Annuminas in ruins? Will Aragorn bring a new dawn to Evendim? Subscribe to the Feed | Subscribe with […]

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 32:53 no   We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. Who is represented by the gigantic statue on the eastern shore of the lake? Why is the city of … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; We travel from the Shire to Lake Evendim and discover the glorious past of the city of Annuminas. Who is represented by the gigantic statue on the eastern shore of the lake? Why is the city of Annuminas in ruins? Will Aragorn bring a new dawn to Evendim? Subscribe to the Feed &#124; Subscribe with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme004/">SME004: Annuminas and the Shores of Evendim</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME003: Tom Bombadil and the Old Forest https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735422/sme003 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:40:07 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7974   In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? An elf? And why has the One Ring no grip on him? Subscribe to the Feed | […]

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]]> SQPN, Inc. full 33:36 no   In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this episode, we make a perilous journey through the Old Forest in search of Tom Bombadil. Tom is one of the most mysterious characters in Middle Earth. How old is he? And what is he? A human? An elf? And why has the One Ring no grip on him? Subscribe to the Feed &#124; [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme003/">SME003: Tom Bombadil and the Old Forest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME002: Visiting Bag End https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735424/slotr02-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3 https://sqpn.com/2010/07/slotr02-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:39:35 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7972   This episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth is recorded in the Shire! We will visit the place where it all began for Bilbo and Frodo: Bag End. We will explore the ancient medieval legends that inspired Tolkien in his creation of Bilbo and young Frodo, and we will see what Frodo has in common with […]

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/slotr02-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/feed/ 1 SQPN, Inc. full 30:16 no   This episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth is recorded in the Shire! We will visit the place where it all began for Bilbo and Frodo: Bag End. We will explore the ancient medieval legends that i… <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; This episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth is recorded in the Shire! We will visit the place where it all began for Bilbo and Frodo: Bag End. We will explore the ancient medieval legends that inspired Tolkien in his creation of Bilbo and young Frodo, and we will see what Frodo has in common with [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/slotr02-bilbo-frodo-beowulf-king-arthur-moses-and-jesus-3/">SME002: Visiting Bag End</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p> SME001: Archet in Breeland https://feeds.sqpn.com/link/15271/4735426/sme001-archet https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme001-archet/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:38:56 +0000 http://secrets.sqpn.com/?p=7970   In this first episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth: presentation of the podcast; Middle Earth in books, movies and games; news: Children of Hurin, the world wide launch of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar; a tour of Archet in Bree-land; fighting wolves, boars and brigands. Lord of the Rings: a catholic […]

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]]> https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme001-archet/feed/ 3 SQPN, Inc. full 38:59 no   In this first episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth: presentation of the podcast; Middle Earth in books, movies and games; news: Children of Hurin, the world wide launch of Lord of the Rings … <p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://sqpn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart_secretsofmiddleearthc_600x600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" />&#160; In this first episode of the Secrets of Middle-earth: presentation of the podcast; Middle Earth in books, movies and games; news: Children of Hurin, the world wide launch of Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar; a tour of Archet in Bree-land; fighting wolves, boars and brigands. Lord of the Rings: a catholic [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://sqpn.com/2010/07/sme001-archet/">SME001: Archet in Breeland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://sqpn.com">StarQuest Media</a>.</p>