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Exclusive: The Tolkien Society Talks Return of the Ring

Tune in tomorrow, May 17th, at 3 pm EST on Middle-earth Network Radio for an exclusive interview with The Tolkien Society’s Trustee and Publicity Officer and Deputy Chair of The Return of the Ring, Shaun Gunner. Host, Mark Osltey, and special guest, Shaun Gunner, will be talking details about The Tolkien Society‘s wildly popular event, Return of the Ring, a [...]

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Mythgard Special: Paul Martin and Dr. Corey Olsen

Join Paul Martin of NarniaFans.com and Corey Olsen, President of the Mythgard Institute, for a live Q&A session on the Chronicles of Narnia tonight! We’ll be meeting for a live video class hosted by the Mythgard Institute; all are welcome to participate.  Bring your questions be ready for a fun discussion! Discussion will begin at [...]

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MeNET Specials 12: Save The Shire

Tuesday night on The Founders’ Inklings episode 24 [link to listen, download, or subscribe] our very own American Gollum and Creative Director at Middle-earth Network, Tyler Michael Jonsson, read our prepared statement: Save The Shire. The response by those listening and participating in the live chat room was immediate and overwhelming. And so we offer this [...]

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MeNET Specials 11: The Hobbit Pub And The Law

The last several days have found an online firestorm surrounding a Southampton, UK pub called “The Hobbit” that our intrepid reporter Mark McBride has covered in not just one, but two excellent articles. And for this Middle-earth Network Special we are joined by lawyer, Aaron Hall to discuss trademark and copyright law. We also re-visit [...]

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MeNET Specials 10: Jon Anderson

Middle-earth Network founder, John DiBartolo presents his exciting interview with bard, Jon Anderson. In John’s words: “You may know Jon Anderson as the lead singer and musical director of the Progressive rock Band Yes. But more than that Jon Anderson is a true visionary, writer, musician, and all around warm soul who emanates compassion and [...]

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MeNET Specials 09: Tom Shippey’s Library

[Originally posted Jan. 7, 2012] Tolkien scholar, Tom Shippey joins us on this episode of Middle-earth Network Specials! Middle-earth Network Specials are originally heard live on Middle-earth Network Radio and is a time for us to gather at the Bird and Baby, enjoy a pipeful of Old Toby, and to set aside a part of [...]

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MeNET Specials 08: Wars

[Originally posted Dec. 19, 2011] Bethany and Riley Blanton, from the Star Wars Report podcast interview Nathan P Butler, Jim Perry and Sean E Williams about their popular series “Wars”. They talk about how the publishing industry has changed, what it’s like writing in a multi-author series, and most importantly, what is “Wars” all about? Middle-earth Network [...]

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MeNET Specials 07: Arjan Kiel

[Originally posted Nov. 16, 2011] Join us for a wonderful discussion with composer, Arjan Kiel as we talk about the art of musical composition. We give a sneak peak into the music behind the forthcoming audio book, The Princess And The Goblin. Arjan hails from the Netherlands and is a long-time friend of Middle-earth Network, [...]

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MeNET Specials 06: Gandalf’s Fist

[Originally posted Nov. 9, 2011] It’s no coincidence that Gandalf’s Fist are climbing the charts and the winning the hearts of the masses.  Their music is a unique blend of fantasy, and local historical inspirations put to song that is both brilliantly performed, and masterfully executed. We’re joined by Dean and Luke to listen to, and discuss [...]

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MeNET Specials 05: Road To The Shire

[Orignially posted Nov. 7, 2011] Hysterically funny, extremely talented and endowed with very hair feet- that’s how we would describe the three “Hobbits” who run Road to the Shire. Mark Ostley and Arwen Kester, of Middle-earth Network recently had a chance to talk with Olo, Beri and Toad. Tune in to find out the back story of the [...]

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