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MSA036: Phantastes, Session 9

October 15, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

Tonight we return to our wanderer in Fairy-land as he continues detail the impact of the Shadow on his journey. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord For more about Signum Fellowship, the home of Signum…
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 8

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

Our peculiar protagonist has been reunited with his shadow -- just like Peter Pan, right? Or maybe not.
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 7

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

Our determined narrator meets both warm and cold welcomes in the forest of Fairyland. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 6

August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

We return to our bumbling friend lost in Fairy Land and watch him make even more excellent decisions.
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 5

August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

Join us tonight for a discussion of Chapters 5 and 6 of Phantastes, in which we learn all about what not to do in the forests of Fairyland. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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MSA036: Phantastes, Session 4

July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

Tonight we continue with Chapters 4 and 5 of Phantastes, in which our narrator meets women in the most unlikely places. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 3

July 3, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

Tonight we continue with Chapters 3 and 4 of Phantastes, and we meet all sorts of fairies, large and small. This is a restored recording from Twitch. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 2

July 3, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

This evening we wander into Fairy Land, as the nocturnal visitor of the night before foretold. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA036: Phantastes, Session 1

June 10, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

Tonight we begin our discussion of Phantastes, and we learn an important lesson: When you suddenly find yourself in Fairy-Land, just play it cool. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 29

May 29, 2026 · 2 hr 18 min

Tonight we come to the end of the entire History of Middle-earth! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 28

May 16, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

As we approach the very end of HoME, we look at two instances of Tolkien's story-genesis process: The New Shadow and Tal-Elmar. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv
MSA035: The Peoples of Middle-earth, Session 27

April 28, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

After a brief look at Lembas, we will discuss the barely begun sequel to the Lord of the Rings. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

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About the show

Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.