Lord of the Rings and Tolkien Universe Lore with Willie Jenkins (@knewbettadobetta)

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Lord of the Rings and Tolkien Universe Lore with Willie Jenkins (@knewbettadobetta)

Temple of Geek Podcast

16 minutes 47 seconds

1 year ago

Lord of the Rings and Tolkien Universe Lore with Willie Jenkins (@knewbettadobetta)

At New York Comic Con, Kari’s special guest, Willie Jenkins, a Tolkien expert known for his deep knowledge of all things Lord of the Rings, shared his unique journey as a fan. Starting with reading The Hobbit in detention, he dove headfirst into Tolkien’s world. He discussed the challenges and rewards of reading The Silmarillion and how it enriches the experience of reading The Lord of the Rings.

Willie also highlighted his active involvement in the Tolkien community. He collaborates with other content creators on the Voices of Arda podcast and YouTube channel, fostering a safe and positive space for fans to discuss and learn about Tolkien’s works. Additionally, he teaches classes on The Silmarillion and other Tolkien-related topics at Signum University.

Key Topics:

* [00:00:00] Introduction and Willie’s background

* [00:01:13] Willie’s journey as a Tolkien fan

* [00:02:37] The importance of The Silmarillion

* [00:04:16] The connections between The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings

* [00:07:01] The influence of Tolkien on other works, such as Star Wars

* [00:08:45] Willie’s involvement in the Tolkien community

* [00:10:31] The Voices of Arda podcast and YouTube channel

* [00:12:30] Willie’s work with Signum University

* [00:14:06] The importance of positivity and respect in fandom

Highlights:

* [00:06:41] Willie’s insights on the character of Sauron

* [00:07:01] The comparison of Sauron to Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine

* [00:07:48] The discussion of the similarities between the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars fandoms

* [00:08:45] Willie’s thoughts on the upcoming Amazon series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”

* [00:12:30] Willie’s passion for Tolkien’s works and his desire to share it with others

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Where to find Willie Jenkins:

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* TikTok: @knewbettadobetta

* Twitter: @knewbettadobetta1

* Instagram: @knewbettadobetta3

* Voices of Arda Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1w4bpIDSQHlxwAHWXoFjEz

* Voices of Arda YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrg4AK8lCx8

Additional Resources:

* Signum University: https:...