A hobbit hole

THE SECRETS OF

Middle Earth

The Secrets of Middle-Earth explores the very Catholic works from the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien in both his writing and the screen adaptations of them, digging into the deeper meanings and hidden layers for the truth and beauty found therein.

Send us your feedback at [email protected] and visit us at the StarQuest Media Facebook page.

ring on red background

Listen on your Favorite Platform

  • Mordor and the Fell Lands of Middle Earth

    Mordor and the Fell Lands of Middle Earth

    For our Halloween episode, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker delve into Tolkien’s “fell lands”—dark regions of Middle-Earth brimming with sinister elements, inclluding Utumno, Angmar, and Mordor, focusing on their roles in Tolkien’s mythology, blending humor and lore, reflecting on both well-known settings and…

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 8: Shadow and Flame

    The big season finale! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the final episode of season 2, which dropped huge story bombs in every story line. Hear their analysis of the episode and the key themes and moments.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: Doomed to Die

    The fall of Eregion! Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss the penultimate episode of season 2, including themes of deception and Adar’s complex motivations. Plus, the significance of the new collection of Tolkien’s poetry.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He?

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: Where Is He?

    Where is he? Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power, including Elendil’s faith and defiance of Pharazon, Miriel’s symbolic baptism; and Annatar’s manipulation of Celebrimbor. Plus Hobbit Day!

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: Halls of Stone

    The best episode yet? Thomas Salerno, Jeff Haecker, and Patrick Mason discuss Sauron’s manipulation of Celebrimbor; the corruption and greed of King Durin; Pharazon’s repression of the Numenor faithful; and Galadriel’s enemy of her enemy.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: Eldest

    Tom, Ents, and wights, oh my! Jeff Haecker, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss the latest episode of Rings of Power and the introduction or return of thse figures from Lord of the Rings; plus the Elrond & Galadriel tension; and Theo’s future.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1 – 3

    Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1 – 3

    Season 2 of Rings of Power is here and Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker dive into the first three episodes, including Sauron’s manipulations of Elves, Dwarves, and Men; Pharazon’s scheme for power in Numenor; and the return of Isildur.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power Season 2 Final Trailer Review

    Rings of Power Season 2 Final Trailer Review

    On the cusp of Rings of Power season 2, Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason break down the final trailer and explore Galadriel’s journey, Sauron’s manipulations, the potential roles of Elrond, Dwarves, and Numenor, and Tom Bombadil.

    Listen Now!

  • Quenta Silmarillion, Ch: 13 The Return of the Noldor

    Quenta Silmarillion, Ch: 13 The Return of the Noldor

    Continuing their exploration of The Silmarillion, Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, and Jeff Haecker discuss “The Return of the Noldor” and the themes of victory and loss, leadership, loyalty, and kinship and the pride of the Noldor.

    Listen Now!

  • Rings of Power Season 2 Preview

    Rings of Power Season 2 Preview

    Rings of Power Season 2 is almost here and Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Mike Schramm preview the new season; their reflections on season 1; hopes and fears for the second; and the themes of friendship, loyalty, valor, and redemption that the show embraces.

    Listen Now!

  • Tolkien and Lewis

    Tolkien and Lewis

    Inklings! Jeff Haecker, Thomas Salerno, and Alix Murray discuss literary friends J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, how their shared experiences and academic careers led to the Inklings and how that friendship shaped Narnia and Middle Earth.

    Listen Now!

  • A Special Message from StarQuest

    A Special Message from StarQuest

    StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest’s shows.

    Listen Now!

yellow background with green figures of children playing
Catholics of Oz logo - australian flag over shape of country
glowing atom on dark background with lets science with the catholics of oz text
Praystation Portable logo on white field with bibles
tardis with glow behind and sparkles on dark background
ring on red background
Logo over earth from space and a purple orb above
star trek space ship and logo over a planet
futuristic city
a red curtain like for a theater stage
logo over architecture
a stargate on a black background
star wars logo