Lembas Bread: Filling Plot Holes (and Stomachs) Jess of the Shire 2026-09-22 | Lembas Bread: Filling Plot Holes (and Stomachs)
Is Adaptation an Art? Jess of the Shire 2025-07-25 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Adaptations catch a lot of criticism online, but I think we should examine what adaptations really are, and what it is that makes them good. Can an unfaithful adaptation make for good art?*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/15TaYUfps-mzcDihgnf3UwehEIMPgJbDGTegBo2mQuxQ/edit?usp=sharing
Leviathan is Steampunk Perfection Jess of the Shire 2025-07-11 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan was one of my favorite books when I was 12 years old, and now that I've reread them to prepare for the recently released adaptation, I can confirm that I still love them. These books are an excellent example of how historical fiction can be used to teach real history, and they're proof that Steampunk is far more than an aesthetic.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/128SfI4vxzBSWV9_7Eu2MnyoVrmNLpTa9IlTqsCMvZes/edit?usp=sharing
The Silmarillion in 30(ish) Minutes Jess of the Shire 2025-07-04 | The Silmarillion is very long. How quickly do you think I can summarize it? Watch me lose my mind as I hurry through some of Middle Earth's most brutal history.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0
Terry Pratchetts Dark YA Literature Jess of the Shire 2025-06-27 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Terry Pratchett's young adult literature manages to be age appropriate AND shockingly dark, and it's the best "real" Young Adult literature I've ever read. Let's talk about why it's so great!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzwnZDuBLucvBxgBOBSgH5R4iDCeCM22ZGsMMQ9U6_M/edit?usp=sharing
The Real Story of Sutton Hoo Jess of the Shire 2025-06-20 | Sutton Hoo is more than just an archeological site. It was discovered at a pivotal point in our storytelling history, and its impact can still be felt in modern history and fantasy today, from the Lord of the Rings to Beowulf.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/13G0I_8aGGA_LX1OuDzkenYcJ-f24HXGeXq-bmbHaCpA/edit?usp=sharing
PTSD in the Lord of the Rings Jess of the Shire 2025-06-13 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.In modern fantasy fiction, Tolkien's presentation of war and its true cost is unmatched. Inspired by his own wartime experiences, he creates an incredibly sensitive, nuanced and shockingly progressive image of the impact of trauma on everyone.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/10VTKd8zLnJ1zxw4hkuSRukjgdtY8XwzOdY0B_7JrTaA/edit?usp=sharing
Discworld: A Complete(ish) Guide Jess of the Shire 2025-06-06 | Discworld seems intimidating from the outset, but today I'm breaking it all down. Join me in my sketchy basement to talk about the books, the genres, the series, and the characters, and more.Want my recommendation on which book to start with? Take my quiz: uquiz.com/XXaSVD*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0
How Tolkien Wrote the Silmarillion Jess of the Shire 2025-05-30 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.The Silmarillion took Tolkien a lifetime to write, and I find the story of its composition almost as fascinating as the story it tells.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1BeQ3zoqbU9Yn4CIaVEUFjOy0ymtpOPMP-OC5U_hdOPk/edit?usp=sharing
The History of Fantasy Maps Jess of the Shire 2025-05-23 | Maps have become a given part of the fantasy genre, but why is that? Today, I'm nerding out about the history of real maps and fake maps to try and figure out why they're such effective storytelling tools.Want to learn more about the Flat Earth Myth? Check these out:https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/why-do-some-people-believe-the-earth-is-flatblogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/2018/05/the-earth-is-in-fact-round.html*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1GtzS9m1UEjNsUkjco_QAT_AzPKOd-Jz9QMhZjrXf75U/edit?usp=sharing
The Allegory of Tolkiens Final Story Jess of the Shire 2025-05-16 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.I adore Tolkien's non-Middle Earth tales, and Smith of Wootton Major may just be my favorite. In this video, we're exploring the story, the allegory within it, and whether or not we should be reading it as an allegory at all.Watch my Smith of Wootton Major read here: youtu.be/v5kuqgn9uFg?si=Jq0QIsxx3nAkzWPJ*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZVWTp-9LPSqqMtWiw3QZD3V4zmGFnh8JH7_AppxzLeM/edit?usp=sharing
Endings are Hard to Write Jess of the Shire 2025-05-09 | Check out Flexispot at: bit.ly/4jHU9w7 and use code LOTUS30 to get $30 off and Free Shipping!Nobody knows how to write an ending any more! Today we're going back to the classics to figure out makes an ending good and why that's something we should care about in the first place.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/10TBgFUX09ELGI-KXfcNCrP88mUdimr2voF3TvnBibMc/edit?usp=sharing
How Discworld Changed Fantasy Jess of the Shire 2025-04-25 | Terry Pratchett proved that there was a market for really, really weird fantasy fiction. But there's so much more to it than that!Check the Brandywine Festival: kickstarter.com/projects/burgschneiderlarp/middle-earth-adventures-the-brandywine-festival?ref=dprxk7*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1mff6vaS88rnd7_ec3tQ78-fDMulAbYNUMQDlaJQWhfU/edit?usp=sharing
Introducing the Brandywine Festival! Jess of the Shire 2025-04-18 | The Brandywine Festival is a five day, four night Live Action Roleplaying event taking place THIS October! If you want to join me in eating, drinking, and dancing our feet off, get your ticket now!Check out the Kickstarter here: kickstarter.com/projects/burgschneiderlarp/middle-earth-adventures-the-brandywine-festival?ref=dprxk7If you want to enter to win a FREE ticket, here's where to do it: instagram.com/reel/DIlzT4Nxlmr/?igsh=MTA5MGlvamU5N3c3MA==This giveaway is in no way associated with or sponsored by YouTube or Instagram.
On Fairy Stories: Tolkiens Best Work Jess of the Shire 2025-04-11 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" is his thesis on the craft of storytelling and fantasy, and it just might be the most significant thing he ever wrote.Check the Brandywine Festival: kickstarter.com/projects/burgschneiderlarp/middle-earth-adventures-the-brandywine-festival?ref=dprxk7*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1Ijk9foPO9eo2BmQ48W3TSMih6G3dfT2GV54M16cQ--M/edit?usp=sharing
The Tragedy of the Children of Húrin Jess of the Shire 2025-04-04 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.The tale of Túrin Turambar is by far Tolkien's most tragic and dramatic, but it was only able to become so tragic because expert understanding of tragic modes, and especially of the contrast between the old pagan tragedies and new Christian ones. I get to nerd out hard in this video, and I love being able to do that!Check out my video on Beren & Luthien: youtu.be/NIwnc6VSkNY*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: drive.google.com/file/d/1y6pfLjmWzc9nDjtuB4Y0gGyPLy4xjDvM/view?usp=sharing
The Tragedy of Gollum Jess of the Shire 2025-03-28 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Gollum is probably one of the best--or at least the most tragic--characters in the Lord of the Rings. Today, we're exploring is tragic story arc to try and determine if he is actually the hero of the story.Check out the old "Riddles in the Dark" vs the new: ringgame.net/riddles.html*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/16vnf6La_0jHBy8nkTyYMuQa598miSLtBAYDG_8l_gRg/edit?usp=sharing
The Curse of Immortality in Fiction Jess of the Shire 2025-03-21 | Use my code Jess or click my link displate.com/?art=67a1226377b35 to get 25% OFF 1-2 Displates or 30% OFF 3+ Displates!Read LeGuin's The Island of the Immortals: lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-island-of-the-immortals*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1YJh_pCPq59NMZJhKJJHB0W0-RNxzCEDPruE2kqizQi8/edit?usp=sharing
The REAL Story of Saint Patrick Jess of the Shire 2025-03-14 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.St. Patrick has firmly entered the realm of legend, but who was the real man behind that legend, and how did the modern "St. Paddy's day" celebration come to be?*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1WdEPiI8foxNO7zEyxh1X6d0GIE2Y4-2zvvx-BcDB3xE/edit?usp=sharing
John Boormans (attempted) Lord of the Rings Movie Jess of the Shire 2025-03-07 | Go to piavpn.com/JessoftheShire to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free.John Boorman's attempted Lord of the Rings script is a somewhat terrifying fever dream of buxom maids, scantily clad elves and oddly cruel wizards. I can't wait to tell you all about it!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Check out the full script: drive.google.com/file/d/1BuyEN3izKtfo_GT_WSA6SuFF-wPlcrH6/view?usp=sharingFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1mHcW2RiFa0LBlfUh2MmW0HxT2TYg2n0vqnK16gzB39Y/edit?usp=sharing
The Brothers Grimm & Dark Fairytales Jess of the Shire 2025-02-21 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.We all know the Brothers Grimm for their fairytales, but how well do we know them? In this video, we're exploring the life and times of the Brothers Grimm, some of their darkest and weirdest fairytales, and why they wrote what they did.Check out the Grimm translation by Jack Zipes (not an affiliate link): https://a.co/d/gvrYPch*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1WCuexT4nJKtCumYqAC9cJTrzIGY-BoUHixAu_qXMTRY/edit?usp=sharing
Middle Earths Greatest Love Story Jess of the Shire 2025-02-14 | Use my link to get 10% off Manta Sleep! tinyurl.com/yzdtptehThe Tale of Beren & Luthien is one of my all time favorite Middle Earth Stories, and it's one of the most beautifully personal stories Tolkien ever told. Today, we're exploring the tale, its many iterations, its connection to the Lord of the Rings and to Tolkien's own life.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1pmkOtg1lATzR5oXwMeF8ZE4LKZgRWiH0GIxG4ZkFYz4/edit?usp=drive_link
Was Tolkien an Environmentalist? Jess of the Shire 2025-02-07 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.From ents to elves and hobbits to Saruman, Tolkien explore the idea of environmentalism in a fascinating way in the Lord of the Rings. Today, we're chatting about what he said, how he said it, and what he suggests for a more sustainable world.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Works Cited: docs.google.com/document/d/18VK8I9OFoLo4HHf_QLQtti6FOsI4sfZGXVDF16P0fkw/edit?usp=sharing
Why Beowulf Matters Jess of the Shire 2025-01-31 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Beowulf if one of the English language's oldest and most significant stories. But it wasn't always seen as so valuable. Today, we're exploring the story, its themes, its academic history and that one time it almost burned to a crisp.A very fun Beowulf performance: youtube.com/watch?v=2WcIK_8f7oQ*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0
Chosen Ones: What They Say About Us Jess of the Shire 2025-01-24 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.The "chosen one" archetype is inescapable in modern fantasy fiction, so I think we shoukd explore this trope. Where did it come from, why is it used (and maybe overused) so much, and what has it become?*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1v405EQfiV1gP-9PphzsVyInJ2G8LDr3QcYtUPLjq1IM/edit?usp=drive_link
Bilbo Baggins: Book vs Movie Jess of the Shire 2025-01-10 | Use code SHIRE for 51% Off Any Yearly Subscription to World Anvil: worldanvil.com/?c=JessoftheShireBilbo is one of the best parts of the Hobbit movies, but he's not exactly the character that we meet in the book...Lets explore what these differences are, why they matter, and why the craft of storytelling is so cool!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1BkX8X6Uo6gzW4FhvmQuSckU99Ad1Mu9BQfT3aO3yuZI/edit?usp=sharing
Nosferatu: Repression & Expression Jess of the Shire 2024-12-27 | Nosferatu is best known as being a forbidden Dracula adaptation, but it's really so much more. We're exploring the subversive and surprisingly feminine-focused original silent film, as well as the remakes by Herzog and Robert Eggers.Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/129pNlzfM0e4oJV_GuOlrwW71Ccu9d_C9xFBYEnCLVQs/edit?usp=drive_link
The REAL Story of Santa Claus Jess of the Shire 2024-12-20 | Thank you to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://factor.yt.link/VLqHHl8 to get 50% off and free shipping on your first Factor box and 20% off your next month of orders with code JESSFIFTY.It's that time of the year when you can't stop hearing about Santa Claus. So where did he come from?Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/18cWXmYBFCJHicNVs3NdRg0mUA56d44QbZIorGRfS8dI/edit?usp=sharing
Rohan: The Places of Middle Earth Jess of the Shire 2024-12-13 | During this holiday season, get up to 50% off a MasterClass subscription. Head over https://masterclass.yt.link/OJyGDcQ for the current offer!Rohan is one of my favorite places in Middle Earth, mostly because of how detailed and realistic it is. Today, we're discussing Tolkien's love for English history, movie Behind the Scenes and Anglo-Saxon architecture!Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1KMIN__svRn1YQeEe1TrSAktL0QECzyjH6X0hYYCKVME/edit?usp=sharing
Why do We Tell Creepy Christmas Stories? Jess of the Shire 2024-12-06 | Thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video! Visit https://warbyparker.yt.link/cLWS3e5 to check out Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program. Order five pairs of glasses to try at home for free (free shipping included).Christmas is the merriest time of the year, but also...the spookiest? From A Christmas Carol to The Nightmare Before Christmas and Krampus, scary Christmas stories have been an incredibly important part of the Christmas media canon. So why is that?Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1bGueLzGOVFiNx42UswAxZHYTxMh8zFDijIE8rj19pcY/edit?usp=drivesdk
The Music of Middle Earth: An (Almost) Complete Guide Jess of the Shire 2024-11-29 | Thank you Helix Sleep for sponsoring! Helix’s Black Friday Sale is running now and they are offering my followers an EXCLUSIVE limited-time offer– Visit helixsleep.com/jessoftheshire to get 27% off your mattress (plus two FREE pillows) and receive a Free Bedding Bundle withyour Luxe or Elite order. Offers subject to change.Tolkien's poems and songs are one of the most-complained about things in the Lord of the Rings. Today, we're going to explore why he included them, what they mean, and how maybe, on your next read-through, you should give them a go.Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1dCYy-gla3PqdYKgBWHGCKfyzBjoZwDmygQW0g_U03LE/edit?usp=sharing #helixsleep
The Tragic Women of Dune Jess of the Shire 2024-11-21 | Check out Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus! play.tacticusgame.com/JessoftheShireNovDune was published at a time when women-dominated science fiction was a rarity, and its presentation of empowered, powerful women was groundbreaking. And yet, all of his women are written to be miserable, trapped in the machinations of fate. Are they really so empowered then?Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1wHhFQTj-Vf3xKDkbn1PXTgIFbSU_FLjlCEV58Bkn97Q/edit?usp=sharing
Did Tolkien Hate Allegory? Jess of the Shire 2024-11-15 | Thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring this video! Visit https://warbyparker.yt.link/cb7bZXP to check out Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program. Order five pairs of glasses to try at home for free (free shipping included).Tolkien famously hated allegory, and yet, his Lord of the Rings stories are frequently read as allegorical. What gives?Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1czsb8WUWroqnYwqcvkNAMSQWATQ0QL9CFy2WGDVaNP0/edit?usp=sharing
The Mines of Moria: The Places of Middle Earth Jess of the Shire 2024-11-08 | Buried in the heart of Middle Earth lies the dwarven Kingdom of Moria. Once the jewel of Dwarvendom, it's become a hellish subterranean maze, and today, we're going to explore it! Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1fClbK2yeR2wTs-s3j7meA3Ya_kbMpLKWYhibqTdJ8yg/edit?usp=sharing
Monstrosity & the Vampire: A History Jess of the Shire 2024-10-25 | From Dracula and Vlad the Impaler to Lestat and Edward, vampires have haunted our imagination for centuries. But how did this nebulous myth about waking corpses become what it is today? We're diving deep on vampire media from the last 500 years to get to the bottom of the making of this modern myth.Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=83474753Check out Caitlin Doughty's vampire video: youtu.be/teFCP69trOI?si=sf64IycHSxApfi8AFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries contact: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations contact: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1bG6K184OnLoyM0Jb6YrncIGmq2AZnYcKyHWyUNaP3gE/edit?usp=drive_linkChapters:00:00:00-00:18:16 The Ancient Myth00:18:16- 00:50:16 The Early Villains00:50:16-01:43:46 The New Century01:43:46-02:02:20 The Supernatural Romance02:02:20-02:29:51 The Modern Monster
Saruman: Book vs Movie Jess of the Shire 2024-10-18 | Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/shireLet's talk about Saruman! His role had to be changed in some pretty significant ways to suit the story that Peter Jackson was telling, but were they able to maintain the character's integrity?*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0#rocketmoney #personalfinance Sponsored by Rocket MoneySources: docs.google.com/document/d/1bcn6dIz0wBMPR39AEyKOg8DMD1rpz2_431umcK75YvY/edit?usp=sharing
Did Tolkien Hate...Everything? Jess of the Shire 2024-10-11 | Use code SHIRE for 51% Off Any Yearly Subscription: worldanvil.com/?c=JessoftheShireThe internet really loves to push the idea that J.R.R. Tolkien hated...well, everything. So, did he? We're going to chat about his taste in literature, misconceptions in Tolkien academia through the years and the role of the author in modern society!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1dMfxrY4P1_E50MZUGatzSW1LvOo4sWo5mR6GSaoH-ac/edit?usp=sharing
The Curse of the British Everyman Jess of the Shire 2024-10-04 | The trope of the Everyman is kind of a given (especially) in British media. Today, we're going to explore its origins, its use, and its purpose through the tales of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, Bilbo Baggins and Arthur Dent.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1lW5ytGdkpbiaG6dyo4CmVmESZI5sBOf7uI9zdc066Pc/edit?usp=sharing
The Danger of Creativity in the Lord of the Rings Jess of the Shire 2024-09-27 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1HK84RMFDlqcy_phnZh2zS1btzwvoKqIv5GA3D1v7Boo/edit?usp=sharing
King Arthur and The Lord of the Rings Jess of the Shire 2024-09-20 | *Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Tolkien had a contentious relationship with the myths of King Arthur. They were too disorganized, not quite English enough and too Christian for his taste. And yet, they impacted the Lord of the Rings in so many ways!Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ybPHMoprOiGeNqoOkSsiJK0MFt_3NMOtQnM4K8U7IzU/edit?usp=sharing
Rivendell: The Places of Middle Earth Jess of the Shire 2024-09-13 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Today, we're moving onto the Last Homely House, Rivendell! It's an important location in both the Lord of the Rings AND the Hobbit, and Peter Jackson's version is an excellent demonstration of the power of practical effects.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZxS9vk-0yo7pNvSBg0lJk5nvn5FxQ_uboVheBWXPOSc/edit?usp=sharing
Whats so great about The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? Jess of the Shire 2024-09-06 | Go to https://mondly.app/jessoftheshire to get 96% off of lifetime access to 41 languages and start learning today!Today, I'm guiding you through Douglas Adams' wacky scifi hit, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! What's so cool about it? Is life really meaningless? Why 42?*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6huSources: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZRkEYlmBHxJK5HsNzNRC3qmd-F0uXjfi_ahEtsMjuXs/edit?usp=sharing
Galadriel: Book vs Movie Jess of the Shire 2024-08-30 | Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to strms.net/hellofresh_jess_of_the_shire, use my code SHIREAUG10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply.Today, we're talking about a character that Tolkien couldn't stop rewriting: Galadriel. And also a little bit about the Rings of Power but ONLY a little bit.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6huSources: docs.google.com/document/d/1VlYs4p0lIgI4Ao1pdkE7j7FCXFN5cGyJ4iHK_yINRSg/edit?usp=sharing
What Did the Ring Actually Do?? Jess of the Shire 2024-08-23 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.I'm endeavoring to answer, once and for all "So, what did the Ring of Power actually Do?" (hint: it's more complicated than you think)*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1puwuKEOiJtjZjILOoIcYtl1n41uR9ToxLaEm2JchiOk/edit?usp=sharing
The Plants of Middle Earth: An (Almost) Complete Guide Jess of the Shire 2024-08-16 | Everybody knows Tolkien loved his trees, but what about the other plants of Middle Earth? Today, we're doing a deep dive.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Check out "The Flora of Middle Earth" (Not an affiliate link): https://a.co/d/h206HuXFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0
War in the Lord of the Rings Jess of the Shire 2024-08-09 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.In this video, we explore the ways in which war weaves itself through the Lord of the Rings, stemming from Tolkien's own experiences with the first and second World War.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1f3YP0D7kQJxeJRELXtg0n4Htc06dANhHHUNZeZxrkKM/edit?usp=sharing
Bree: The Places of Middle Earth Jess of the Shire 2024-08-02 | Today we're heading to Bree and the Prancing Pony to talk about its real life origins, some behind the scenes fun and why it's such an important part of the story!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1xAMKCywHNa408nZsJf8DYCU9WiZZfQYFsvXr_p92igM/edit?usp=sharing
The Lord of the Rings Musical is BACK Jess of the Shire 2024-07-26 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Buy tickets for the show: chicagoshakes.com/productions/the-lord-of-the-ringsSee a Preview here: youtu.be/PRwkQDgf3xA?si=a8hE04rkFRhU5IVoWatermill Performance of "Now and for Always": youtube.com/watch?v=suL8eUXyMx0My video on the old LotR Musical: youtu.be/sTlg5TBai54Videos referenced: youtube.com/watch?v=RaHRFlPCtsUyoutube.com/watch?v=0IMPvstWPzU&t=1s*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1xBBxrr3uSFhQcqQPgY1vu0PBcE0K7qydrwgQAr7h4Pc/edit?usp=sharing
Denethor: Book vs Movie Jess of the Shire 2024-07-19 | Check out MyHeritage at bit.ly/JessofTheShire and use my code JOTS to get free shipping!*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/13trdOeMg30oOdVqqPcFkScY1JfxLCuGpFeNOb9bHqQo/edit?usp=sharing
Childrens Literature & Fantasy: A Brief History Jess of the Shire 2024-07-12 | Go to squarespace.com/jessoftheshire to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1B3wdDxD8WTWMIepopikaxEJ1IG7NJ5yYtDLg9ymuKog/edit?usp=sharing
The Monsters of the Lord of the Rings: An (Almost) Complete Guide Jess of the Shire 2024-07-05 | The first 500 people to click my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/jessoftheshire07241Today, we're walking through Tolkien's monsters. Where did they come from, what are they, and are they really all monstrous?Check out my video on Dragons: youtu.be/bCcq2UxKC8Q*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.comFor Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.comMusic by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1IkKyvYsIhfhiRk6BUYXwyd3L30GVLPVzbQc741lf0No/edit?usp=drivesdk
