Jaron Pak
School
Thomas Edison University Of New Jersey
Expertise
Tolkien, The Office, MCU
- Jaron has spent over a decade writing for numerous niches, from education to artisan coffee, business, finance, tech — but entertainment is always the one that lures him back.
- Along with writing, Jaron has a passion for research. He spent the first half of his career performing intense research projects. He particularly enjoys mining ancient texts to find out how they've influenced modern pop culture narratives. From Xenophon to the Kalevala, he has no fear of tackling complex primary sources in order to find the information he needs.
- Jaron has literally read through The Lord of the Rings dozens of times (at this point he's lost count) and has repeatedly devoured The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and countless other Tolkienian writings. He is an expert on all things related to the famous Oxford Professor.
Experience
Jaron is a serial entrepreneur and has worked as a professional writer since he was 19 years old. He is consistently recruited to both write and ghostwrite for high-profile publications, including Forbes, Inc, and Entrepreneur. At the end of the day, though, Jaron is a world-class nerd that was born with a pen in his hand. He has spent years geeking out over Marvel films, The Office, Community, Star Wars, and the like. His one passion to rule them all is his lifelong obsession with all things Tolkien, and he prides himself on being a plugged-in member of the intense, insane, and endlessly lovable Tolkien community (and outside of that prestigious group, can find no equal to challenge his vast store of Middle-earth lore). He also helms the podcast "The Halfling" and has spent time rubbing shoulders with and interviewing a plethora of Middle-earth actors and influencers.
Education
Jaron has a bachelor's in Entrepreneurship from Thomas Edison University of New Jersey. He has additional SEO training and has started multiple businesses in various fields, more than one of which revolves around Tolkien.
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Stories By Jaron Pak
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Ever wonder why Jean-Luc Picard speaks with a British accent on "Star Trek" despite his French heritage? One Redditor has quite the explanation.
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According to this popular "The Office" fan theory, Jim and Pam Halpert's second child, Phillip, was conceived during one of the show's Season 7 episodes.
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Everyone knows Gandalf is an elderly wizard, but just how old is the beloved character during "The Lord of the Rings"? We do a deep dive on Gandalf's age.
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Black Widow's reluctance to join in on a fun challenge among friends in "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is actually a pretty powerful MCU moment.
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John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer were deliberately kept away from each other while preparing to film one of "The Office's" most iconic scenes.
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While "Inside Out 2" may be darker and grittier than its predecessor, its trailer contains a blink-and-you-miss it reference to a classic meme.
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Anakin and Obi-Wan's lightsaber duel in "Revenge of the Sith" is intense, but it also features one of the funnier filmmaking mistakes in the franchise.
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This fan theory claims that Brian the boom mic guy was a victim of character assassination and never threatened Jim and Pam's relationship on "The Office."
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"Dune" director Denis Villeneuve explained that once he cuts scenes from a film, he refuses to go back and "create a Frankenstein" of deleted scenes.
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On the surface, the Rotten Tomatoes critic score for "Kung Fu Panda 4" is quite solid. But there's a reason why it may be a cause for concern for the franchise.
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A popular "Lord of the Rings" fan theory suggests Frodo never knew Legolas' name during his travels, but there's enough evidence to prove it's false.
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One Reddit fan theory suggests there may be more to Toby's firing on "The Office" finale than fans initially thought.
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Bob Iger is not pulling any punches when it comes to Marvel and Disney's new releasing strategy. According to the CEO, certain projects just need to be axed.
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The highly anticipated film "Dune: Part 2" made a big financial splash on its opening weekend. This is why the sequel did so well at the box office.
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We break down the long-standing rumors of a Lord of the Rings spin-off focusing on young Aragorn and explore the possibility of such a project.
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It's official -- "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have signed on for another three years.
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The most powerful character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" may ruin Season 2 of "The Rings of Power" (and no, we're not talking about Sauron).
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Fans have often asked why the eagles in "Lord of the Rings" didn't do more. But what would the story look like if they weren't in it at all?
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Hobbits have a passion for family history, and the genealogical connections in "The Lord of the Rings" between Frodo, Pippin, Merry, and Bilbo are complex.
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Here's what viewers can expect given the expectation that Greta Gerwig's "Chronicles of Narnia" reboot for Netflix will be a faith-based project.
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A pair of TikTok users present intriguing and convincing fan theories that connect Disney's "Tangled" to both "Snow White" and "Hercules."
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A new report regarding the accuracy of "The Rings of Power" Season 2 leaks could throw what we think we know about the upcoming season out the window.
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As Marvel Studios looks back at its middling Phase 4, the company has decided to make some vast changes to its future rollouts ... and that's a good thing!
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In "The Lord of the Rings" franchise, the Undying Lands play a hugely important role. But what exactly are they, and what is their connection to Mars?
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One fan on TikTok puts forth a devastating "Finding Nemo" fan theory that completely transforms the tone and meaning of the beloved Disney film.
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Fans of Amazon Prime's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" can expect an edgier and more character-driven story when the show returns for Season 2.
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It might be interesting to see Anna develop fire-based powers in "Frozen 3," but if this theory is proven right, it may seriously hurt the franchise.