Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Tolkien Heads

Religion EN ↓ 34 episodes

Tripp Fuller, Nick Polk, and a bunch of our fellow Tolkien Heads, nerd out about all things Tolkien. Nick is the production editor for Mallorn, the academic journal of The Tolkien Society, and Tripp is a Professor of Religion & Philosophy. They both love Tolkien's mythology and reasons to talk about it together.

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Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Episodes

Tolkien & Trump: The Professor or the Profligate with Dr. Craig Boyd 27.11.2025 1:50:44

Alright Tolkien Heads, this one's important. Dr. Craig Boyd joins us to dig into Tolkien's political philosophy and—look, we gotta talk about how the alt-right has been trying to claim Tolkien as one of their own, which is just... no. Craig offers a much-needed corrective by actually reading what the man wrote and believed. The heart of the conversation is this contrast between Gandalf and Saruman...

For Frodo! - Tolkien Camp Time 05.03.2025 1:04:58

Join us for a special episode recorded live at Theology Beer Camp, as we head to Middle Earth with our resident Tolkien Head, Nick Polk and renowned Tolkien scholar Craig Boyd. Boyd opens the session with a deep look at the life of Gandalf and the nature of virtue in Tolkien's world, followed by a compelling conversation on how these themes apply to our lives. The conversation is rich with insight...

It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that Ring! - Rings of Power Season 2.5 20.09.2024 1:52:33

Nick & Tripp gather to nerd out about episode 5 of The Rings of Power! WATCH the conversation on YouTube Follow the Tolkien fun at https://tolkienpop.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"If You Like It, Celebrimbor Put A Ring On It"- Rings of Power | Season 2 ep. 4 10.09.2024 2:50:59

Nick & Tripp gathered to nerd out after the in 4th episode drop of Rings of Power season 2! Since Tom Bombadil has arrived they got their friend Tom to join. You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube. Keep up with all the Tolkien fun on Nick's Tolkien Pop substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bringer of Pods!! - Rings of Power | Season 2: 1-3 03.09.2024 1:52:03

Nick & Tripp gathered to nerd out after the initial 3 episode drop of Rings of Power season 2! You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube. Keep up with all the Tolkien fun on Nick's Tolkien Pop substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rings of Power Season 2 Pre-Game 28.08.2024 1:36:05

At the request of Durin the 4th, Nick & Tripp give you the meat and give it to you raw... well, at least it was fun. The Tolkien Heads team is going to be live-streaming our way through the new season of ROP, and this is us getting hyped for the fresh season. You can WATCH this conversation on YouTube. Keep up with all the Tolkien fun on Nick's Tolkien Pop substack. Learn more about your ad choice...

Have Yourself a Lord of the Rings Christmas Movie Marathon 02.12.2023 3:10:04

I hope that no matter where you are in life, you have been able to enjoy the holiday season by eating good food, spending time with friends and family, or at least getting some rest. If the holidays don’t tend to provide comfort, then you can escape and take shelter in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy with Nick Polk from Tolkien Pop! as well as Tolkien Scholar Dr. Craig Boyd! As we enter the ey...

Is Tolkien Process Curious? w/ Tripp & Nick: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 01.08.2023 1:23:32

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Pity & Tolkien w/ Tom Hillman: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 01.08.2023 26:45

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“Gandalf the Jesuit vs Saruman the Technocrat” w/ Craig Boyd: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 01.08.2023 38:23

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an Interview with John Garth: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 01.08.2023 1:05:46

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a Conversation with Alan Sisto of The Prancing Pony: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 01.08.2023 1:05:30

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a Conversation with Dr. Robin Anne Ried: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 31.07.2023 1:04:55

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Kasey Hitt: The Last Homely House Within You: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 31.07.2023 30:05

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Rev. Tom Emanuel: Tolkien After the Domination of the Author: TOLKIEN SUMMIT 31.07.2023 25:50

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Toasting Tolkien on his 131st Birthday #TolkienBirthdayToast 03.01.2023 1:22:23

Today J.R.R. Tolkien turns 131! My buddy and pro-Tolkien nerd Nick Polk joined me to share a toast to Tolkien and reflect on a passage we selected as we enter a new year. After the toast, you will hear our special Tolkien Heads session from Theology Beer Camp, which was a bunch of fun. Nick Polk is the production editor for Mallorn, the academic journal of The Tolkien Society. His most recent rese...

Tolkien Heads: the Rings of Power Season One Recap Hour 26.10.2022 1:32:07

The Tolkien Heads pack their pipes and get ready to nerd out as they take a look back at the first season of Rings of Power. Go grab lots of nerdy Tolkien goodness at www. TolkienHeadPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariana Rios Maldonado: Ethics & Otherness in Tolkien’s Middle-earth 23.10.2022 1:27:44

Join the Tolkien Heads class Mariana Rios Maldonado completed her undergraduate studies in Literature and Spanish Linguistics at the Autonomous University of Zacatecas, Mexico, and her master’s degree in Comparative Literature at the Peter Szondi Institute in Berlin’s Freie Universität. Her research focuses on the influence of Germanic mythology and culture in contemporary literature, Germanophoni...

Tolkien Heads w/ Donna Bowman 07.10.2022 1:34:30

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Tolkien Heads: ep 5 convo :) 29.09.2022 1:00:29

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Tolkien Heads- Brian Zahnd 29.09.2022 1:26:00

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Tolkien Heads: Rings of Power Half-Time Report 20.09.2022 1:30:46

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Tolkien Heads with Anthony Le Donne: From Rings of Power to House of Dragon 13.09.2022 2:25:54

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Kevin Max & the Rings of Power #TolkienHeads 06.09.2022 2:36:41

The Rings of Power is not out and about in the world! After seeing the first two episodes, I have been able to exhale, knowing the show isn’t going to be the nightmare many of us Tolkien Heads feared. It was surprisingly good. In this live-streamed episode, Nick Polk and I were joined by singer, poet, and connoisseur of fantasies, Kevin Max. Kevin is a four-time Grammy-winning vocalist, whose work...

Tolkien Heads w/ Dr. Stephen Yandell 31.08.2022 1:50:49

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