Show Notes
Corey and Maggie return with many Rings of Power things to discuss, including their interview with JD and Patrick, and Corey's trip to England.
Other Minds and Hands: An Open and Friendly Discussion of Tolkien Adaptation, Episode 137, recorded on October 26, 2026.
Corey talks about his trip to London and becoming a dwarf, they share info on upcoming Signum classes and events (Maggie is teaching a class on adaptation in December), and they share info about their long interview with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay that just dropped.
Adaptation Discussion with Rings of Power Showrunners - J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay • Adaptation Discussion with Rings of Power ...
Corey becoming a dwarf • Corey Olsen dressed as a Dwarf for Prime V...
Maggie's December class on adaptation at EverLearn https://blackberry.signumuniversity.o...
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