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- Titel: The Tolkien Road
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- Ardapedia-Seite: https://www.ardapedia.org/wiki/The_Tolkien_Road
- Letzte Synchronisation: 26.11.2025 01:42
- Anzahl Episoden: 481
- Durchschnittlicher Veröffentlichungsabstand: 8 Tage 5 Stunden
- Durchschnittliche Episodenlänge: 53:35
- Gesamtlaufzeit aller Episoden: 427:44:13 (~ 17,8 Tage)
Episoden
| Titel | Veröffentlichungsdatum | Untertitel | Beschreibung | Länge | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 13 » Aldarion and Tar-Meneldur (SA600) (Ep 338 Redux) | 24.11.2025 12:30 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring The Voyages of Aldarion, the grandson of Vëantur, and future King of Númenor. This will begin a multi-episode arc on this important figure in Númenor's history -... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring The Voyages of Aldarion, the grandson of Vëantur, and future King of Númenor. This will begin a multi-episod... | 34:53 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 12 » Númenor Returns To Middle-earth (SA600) (Ep 337 Redux) | 17.11.2025 13:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining Númenor’s return to Middle-earth in the year 600 of the Second Age, led by the intrepid sea-captain Vëantur. Join us! And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining Númenor’s return to Middle-earth in the year 600 of the Second Age, led by the intrepid sea-captain Vëantu... | 32:50 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 11 » Silmariën, Elendil, & The Lords of Andúnië (Ep 336 Redux) | 10.11.2025 13:55 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën and the origin of the Lords of Andúnië, the forebears of Elendil, Isildur, and eventually Aragorn himself. Join us! And as a... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën and the origin of the Lords of Andúnië, the forebears of Elendil, Isildur, ... | 17:00 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 10 » Sauron Stirs In Middle-earth (Ep 335 Redux) | 03.11.2025 13:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining the return of Sauron around the year 500 of the Second Age! Join us! And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor,... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining the return of Sauron around the year 500 of the Second Age! Join us!And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new ... | 38:30 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 9 » The Founding of Moria and The Death of Elros (Ep 334 Redux) | 27.10.2025 12:30 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the state of Dwarf-dom at the beginning of the Second Age, the founding of Moria / Khazad-dûm, and well as the death of Númenor’s first king. Join us! And as a... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the state of Dwarf-dom at the beginning of the Second Age, the founding of Moria / Khazad-dûm, and well as ... | 31:49 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 8 » "The Life of the Númenoreans" (Ep 332 Redux) | 20.10.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore “The Life of Númenoreans.” In this section, we’ll learn about the every day life of the men and women of the Star-Land, according to Tolkien! Join us! And as a... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore “The Life of Númenoreans.” In this section, we’ll learn about the every day life of the men and women of the ... | 41:25 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 7 » "The Natural Life of Númenor" (Ep 331 Redux) | 13.10.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore “The Natural Life of Númenor.” In this section, we’ll learn about the beasts, birds, plants, and other natural phenomena of Númenor, according to Tolkien! Join us! And... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore “The Natural Life of Númenor.” In this section, we’ll learn about the beasts, birds, plants, and other natura... | 40:21 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 6 » "The Geography of Númenor" » The Tolkien Road Episode 330 | 06.10.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "The Geography of Númenor". How big was the Land of Gift? What was it like? Did it have any cities? In the latest episode, we’re going to cover everything you ever wanted to... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "The Geography of Númenor". How big was the Land of Gift? What was it like? Did it have any cities? In the latest episode, w... | 29:41 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 5 » "SA32 - The Edain Reach Númenor" (Ep 329 Redux) | 29.09.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "SA32 » The Edain Reach Númenor", in whch we’ll learn about the people who became Númenoreans, the various figures that aided them in establishing Númenor, and how they came to... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "SA32 » The Edain Reach Númenor", in whch we’ll learn about the people who became Númenoreans, the various figures that ... | 34:10 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 4 » "SA1 - Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon" (Ep 328 Redux) | 22.09.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we’ll be exploring the “Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon” in Year 1 of the Second Age. Topics include the overthrow of Morgoth, Thranduil (father of Legolas), Gil-galad, Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, and Elros. Join us! If... | In this episode, we’ll be exploring the “Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon” in Year 1 of the Second Age. Topics include the overthrow of Morgoth, Thranduil (father of Legolas), Gil-gal... | 26:25 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 3 » Before the Second Age (Ep 327 Redux) | 16.09.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "Before the Second Age", a summary of the major events leading up to the story of Númenor. If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of Tolkien’s greatest... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "Before the Second Age", a summary of the major events leading up to the story of Númenor.If you’ve ever been curious abou... | 27:39 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 2 » The Saga of a Dark Age (Ep 325 Redux) | 08.09.2025 12:00 | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with the volume's introduction, titled "The Saga of a Dark Age". If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of Tolkien’s greatest kingdom — and how it ties into... | In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor with the volume's introduction, titled "The Saga of a Dark Age".If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall o... | 26:09 | anhören |
| The Fall of Númenor » Pt 1 » Intro and Overview (Ep 324 Redux) | 01.09.2025 12:30 | We’re bringing back one of our most popular journeys: our series on The Fall of Númenor! If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of Tolkien’s greatest kingdom — and how it ties into the Rings of Power and the epic drama of the... | We’re bringing back one of our most popular journeys: our series on The Fall of Númenor! If you’ve ever been curious about the rise and tragic downfall of Tolkien’s greatest kingdom — and how... | 30:58 | anhören |
| 0397 » Introducing Tolkien’s Tragedy: My New Book on Númenor & the Second Age | 25.08.2025 12:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! I’ve got some exciting news: my new book Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age is finally here. This has been years in the making. In fact, when I first started outlining it,... | Hey there, fellow travelers! I’ve got some exciting news: my new book Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age is finally here.This has been years in the maki... | 11:55 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age | 18.08.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey concludes with Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age! The last chapter of The Silmarillion is a synoptic account of the Second and Third Ages which focuses upon the legends of the Rings of Power, all the way through the... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey concludes with Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age!The last chapter of The Silmarillion is a synoptic account of the Second and Third Ages which focuses upon the lege... | 1:12:10 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Akallabêth » The Downfall of Númenor | 11.08.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Akallabêth - the Downfall of Númenor! “Akallabêth” is the synoptic account of Númenor in the Second Age of Middle-earth. This account spans almost 3500 years of history. It begins with the establishment of... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Akallabêth - the Downfall of Númenor!“Akallabêth” is the synoptic account of Númenor in the Second Age of Middle-earth. This account spans almost 3... | 1:14:08 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath | 04.08.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 24 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath! In Chapter 24, the First Age comes to a cataclysmic end, as a hero undertakes a desperate journey to Valinor, and the... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 24 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath!In Chapter 24, the First Age comes to a cataclysmic end, as a hero unde... | 1:02:06 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin | 28.07.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 23 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin. With Doriath having fallen in Chapter 22, the remaining Elvish enclaves of Beleriand face increasing peril, and not even Gondolin can... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 23 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin.With Doriath having fallen in Chapter 22, the remaining Elvish enclaves of Beleriand f... | 40:31 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 22 » Of the Ruin of Doriath | 21.07.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 22 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Doriath! “Of the Ruin of Doriath” is not one of the longer chapters in The Silmarillion, but it is packed with hugely significant events as we rapidly... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 22 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Doriath!“Of the Ruin of Doriath” is not one of the longer chapters in The Silmarillion, but it is pa... | 54:17 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 21 » Of Túrin Turambar | 14.07.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 21 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Túrin Turambar. The tale of Túrin Turambar is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and Lúthien” and “Akallabêth” as the longest chapter in The Silmarillion. It is also quite... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 21 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Túrin Turambar.The tale of Túrin Turambar is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and Lúthien” and “Akallabêth�... | 48:44 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad | 07.07.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 20 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad!After Beren and Lúthien’s excellent adventure, what could possibly come next? Only a great battle brimming with bloodshed and... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 20 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad!After Beren and Lúthien’s excellent adventure, what could possibly come next... | 44:57 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 19 » Of Beren and Lúthien | 30.06.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 19 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beren and Lúthien. In my view, “Of Beren and Lúthien” is the crown jewel of The Silmarillion. I love it so much I wrote a book about it. It was one of Tolkien’s... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 19 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beren and Lúthien.In my view, “Of Beren and Lúthien” is the crown jewel of The Silmarillion. I love it so much... | 1:38:26 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin | 23.06.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 18 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin. In Chapter 18, Angband breaks loose upon Beleriand. What ensues is the The Battle of Sudden Flame and its terrible... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 18 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin.In Chapter 18, Angband breaks loose upon Beleriand. What ensues is t... | 55:39 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 17 » Of the Coming of Men Into the West | 17.06.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 17 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Coming of Men Into the West. In Chapter 17, we learn of the first Men to enter into Beleriand. Furthermore, we learn about the beginnings of their relationship... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 17 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Coming of Men Into the West.In Chapter 17, we learn of the first Men to enter into Beleriand. Furthermore, we le... | 1:03:54 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin | 02.06.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 16 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Maeglin. “Of Maeglin” represents a shift in the style of The Silmarillion. While we had previously been dealing in something like a chronicle of the various Elves in... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 16 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Maeglin.“Of Maeglin” represents a shift in the style of The Silmarillion. While we had previously been dealing ... | 52:56 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand | 26.05.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 15 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Noldor in Beleriand. In Chapter 15, Turgon establishes the secret and glorious realm of Gondolin, Galadriel becomes a handmaiden of Melian, and Thingol learns of... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 15 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Noldor in Beleriand.In Chapter 15, Turgon establishes the secret and glorious realm of Gondolin, Galadriel becom... | 42:53 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms | 19.05.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 14 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beleriand and Its Realms. Silm Guide Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg17/ To support our work here, please visit https://patreon.com/tolkienroad. Enjoy!... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 14 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beleriand and Its Realms.Silm Guide Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg17/To support our work here, pleas... | 39:35 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor | 12.05.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 13 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Return of the Noldor. The action really picks back up in Chapter 13: a faceoff between Fëanor and Balrogs, the capture and torment of Maedhros, a confrontation... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 13 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Return of the Noldor.The action really picks back up in Chapter 13: a faceoff between Fëanor and Balrogs, the c... | 53:26 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 12 » Of Men | 05.05.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 12 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Men. Yes, Chapter 12 introduces a mysterious new intelligent species to Middle-earth - the Atani, that is, the mortal people of mankind - and speaks of their first... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 12 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Men.Yes, Chapter 12 introduces a mysterious new intelligent species to Middle-earth - the Atani, that is, the mortal... | 43:54 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor | 28.04.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 11 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor. With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of the Two Trees subsiding, the dust is settling, and the... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 11 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of th... | 1:00:10 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 10 » Of the Sindar | 21.04.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 10 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sindar. The Noldor, led by Fëanor, have re-entered Beleriand in pursuit of Morgoth and the Silmarils. This chapter brings us up to speed with the Elves that... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 10 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sindar.The Noldor, led by Fëanor, have re-entered Beleriand in pursuit of Morgoth and the Silmarils. This chapt... | 53:04 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 09 » Of the Flight of the Noldor | 14.04.2025 12:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 9 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Flight Of The Noldor. With Melkor and Ungoliant having slain the Two Trees and stolen the Silmarils, Chapter 9 concerns the consequences of these actions for the... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 9 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Flight Of The Noldor.With Melkor and Ungoliant having slain the Two Trees and stolen the Silmarils, Chapter 9 con... | 1:21:42 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 08 » Of the Darkening of Valinor | 07.04.2025 12:40 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 8 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Darkening of Valinor. In Chapter 8, the bliss of Valinor comes to a sudden end as Melkor unleashes his sinister plot with the aid of the horrifying monster... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 8 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Darkening of Valinor.In Chapter 8, the bliss of Valinor comes to a sudden end as Melkor unleashes his sinister pl... | 53:19 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 07 » Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor | 31.03.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 7 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor. In Chapter 7, we learn what the Silmarils are, where they came from, and how clouds begin to gather over the blessed realm... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 7 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor.In Chapter 7, we learn what the Silmarils are, where they came from, and h... | 1:07:52 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 06 » Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor | 24.03.2025 13:00 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 6 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. Chapter 6 is really the quiet calm before the storm. All hell is about to break loose. Yet first, we must become acquainted with... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 6 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.Chapter 6 is really the quiet calm before the storm. All hell is about to break ... | 1:05:58 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 05 » Of Eldarmar & The Princes of the Eldalië | 17.03.2025 12:30 | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 5 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië. In Chapter 5, we come to find out how the three Elvish peoples (the Vanyar, the Noldor, and the Teleri) came to Aman, the... | Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 5 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië.In Chapter 5, we come to find out how the three Elvish peoples (the Vanyar, t... | 55:15 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 04 » Of Thingol and Melian | 10.03.2025 12:30 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 4 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Thingol and Melian! Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I... | Hey there, fellow travelers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 4 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Thingol and Melian!Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entir... | 49:41 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 03 » Of the Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor | 03.03.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 3 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor! Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode... | Hey there, fellow travelers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 3 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor!Over the next several months, we'l... | 1:14:43 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 02 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » Origins of Dwarves and Ents | 24.02.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 2 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Aulë and Yavanna! Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 2 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Aulë and Yavanna!Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entir... | 50:29 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 (part 2) » Of the Beginning of Days » The Creation of the Two Trees of Valinor | 17.02.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days, part 2! Yes, Chapter 1 had so much to discuss that we had to break it into two parts, so you're getting the second... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days, part 2!Yes, Chapter 1 had so much to discuss that we had to break... | 1:14:23 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth | 10.02.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days. Just to be clear, "Quenta Silmarillion" means "The History of the Silmarils". While Tolkien intended "Ainulindalë"... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days.Just to be clear, "Quenta Silmarillion" means "The History of the ... | 48:23 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Valaquenta » The Gods Of Middle-earth » The Story of the Valar | 03.02.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar! Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022. And... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar!Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the entire 30-episode Silmarillion serie... | 1:11:52 | anhören |
| Silmarillion 2025 » Ainulindalë » The Creation of Middle-earth » The Music of the Ainur | 27.01.2025 14:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which, simply put, is the Middle-earth creation story. Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the 30-episode series that Greta... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which, simply put, is the Middle-earth creation story.Over the next several months, we... | 1:06:44 | anhören |
| Read The Silmarillion in 2025 » START HERE! | 22.01.2025 11:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Right now, I have one major goal for The Tolkien Road: to finish my next book! While I'm doing that, I want to invite you to read through The Silmarillion with The Tolkien Road this year! Over the next several months,... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Right now, I have one major goal for The Tolkien Road: to finish my next book!While I'm doing that, I want to invite you to read through The Silmarillion with The Tolkien ... | 1:07:44 | anhören |
| REVISITED » 6 Life-Changing Insights From Tolkien | 15.01.2025 12:30 | Hey there fellow travellers! This week we'll be revisiting episode 197, which focused on 6 amazing spiritual insights from Tolkien. Visit https://TolkienRoad.com/spirit to download these 6 points as a PDF! Also, visit https://truemythspress.com/ to... | Hey there fellow travellers!This week we'll be revisiting episode 197, which focused on 6 amazing spiritual insights from Tolkien. Visit TolkienRoad.com/spirit to download these 6 points as a PDF!Also... | 38:05 | anhören |
| Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work" | 21.12.2024 19:13 | Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/ Hey there, fellow travellers! Merry Christmas! I was recently a guest on the Lore of the Rings podcast - that's L-O-R-E -... | Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/Hey there, fellow travellers!Merry Christmas! I was recently a guest on... | 21:11 | anhören |
| 0396 » REVIEW: The War of the Rohirrim » New Lord of the Rings Anime Film | 16.12.2024 11:00 | In The Tolkien Road Episode 396, we review The War of the Rohirrim, the newly released animated Middle-earth film from Executive Producer Peter Jackson! I have to be honest: the first 2 seasons of The Rings of Power were so painfully bad that I was... | In The Tolkien Road Episode 396, we review The War of the Rohirrim, the newly released animated Middle-earth film from Executive Producer Peter Jackson!I have to be honest: the first 2 seasons of The ... | 53:10 | anhören |
| REVISITED » Tolkien's Epic Christmas Poem, NOEL | 04.12.2024 16:42 | Hey there fellow travellers! This week we'll be revisiting episode 261, which focused on Tolkien's EPIC Christmas poem NOEL. Visit https://TolkienRoad.com/noel for plenty of resources related to it! Also, visit https://truemythspress.com/ to for... | Hey there fellow travellers!This week we'll be revisiting episode 261, which focused on Tolkien's EPIC Christmas poem NOEL. Visit TolkienRoad.com/noel for plenty of resources related to it!Also, visi... | 39:55 | anhören |
| 0395 » The Rings Of Power Season 2 Is A Crushing Disaster | 25.11.2024 11:00 | I'm done with Season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Power, but I didn't watch all 8 episodes. I just can't watch anymore... EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - KG - Eärendil Hope WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/4g1ugQfbHFE... | I'm done with Season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Power, but I didn't watch all 8 episodes. I just can't watch anymore...EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- KG- Eärendil HopeWATC... | 14:44 | anhören |
| 0394 » Lord of the Rings » Foreword & Prologue » Mailbag » Allegory, Stoors / Harfoots / Fallohides, etc | 14.10.2024 10:00 | Welcome to The Tolkien Road Episode 394! In this bonus MAILBAG episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering your thoughts on the Foreword and Prologue to The Lord of the Rings! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - KG -... | Welcome to The Tolkien Road Episode 394!In this bonus MAILBAG episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering your thoughts on the Foreword and Prologue to The Lord of the Rings!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS... | 22:24 | anhören |
| 0393 » Lord of the Rings » Foreword & Prologue » Mathoms » "Hobbit" origins, Shire background, and more | 07.10.2024 10:00 | Welcome to The Tolkien Road Episode 393! In this bonus MATHOMS episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll take a look at some fascinating footnotes to the Foreword and Prologue of The Lord of Rings! TOPICS COVERED: - Lord of the Rings' attraction - The... | Welcome to The Tolkien Road Episode 393!In this bonus MATHOMS episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll take a look at some fascinating footnotes to the Foreword and Prologue of The Lord of Rings!TOPICS COV... | 44:44 | anhören |
| REVISITED » The Fall of Eregion and Celebrimbor » Tolkien's Version | 04.10.2024 12:30 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our discussion of Sauron's sack of Eregion and defeat of Celebrimbor from 2023, as Tolkien told it! Episode notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0349/ Video: https://youtu.be/DnI07pSeqXQ | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our discussion of Sauron's sack of Eregion and defeat of Celebrimbor from 2023, as Tolkien told it!Episode notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0349/Video: h... | 31:03 | anhören |
| REVISITED » Sauron Seduces The Elves » Tolkien's Version | 02.10.2024 12:30 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our 2023 episode on Sauron's seduction of the Elves, which led to the creation of the Rings of Power! Episode notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0345/ Video: https://youtu.be/cY5EmQrBD2k | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our 2023 episode on Sauron's seduction of the Elves, which led to the creation of the Rings of Power!Episode notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0345/Video:... | 23:13 | anhören |
| 0392 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt11 » The Shadow of the Past part 11 » Sam's Grand Entrance | 30.09.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 22 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam's Grand Entrance". (This is episode 392 of The Tolkien Road podcast). ‘Well, sir,’ said Sam dithering a little. ‘I heard a deal that I didn’t rightly understand, about an enemy, and... | Welcome to Episode 22 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam's Grand Entrance". (This is episode 392 of The Tolkien Road podcast).‘Well, sir,’ said Sam dithering a little. ‘I heard a dea... | 35:54 | anhören |
| REVISITED » The Rings of Power - Tolkien's Version - Part 2 | 27.09.2024 11:30 | Hey there, fellow travellers! In this REVISITED episode, we're looking at episode 315 from 2022, which was our latest discussion concerning Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Tolkien's history of the events from the beginning of the Second Age... | Hey there, fellow travellers! In this REVISITED episode, we're looking at episode 315 from 2022, which was our latest discussion concerning Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, Tolkien's history o... | 1:11:28 | anhören |
| REVISITED » The Rings of Power - Tolkien's Version - Part 1 | 25.09.2024 11:00 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our discussion of "Akallabêth" from 2022, so we can get some solid perspective on what Tolkien intended for the story of Númenor. Join us! https://www.tolkienroad.com/0314-akallabeth-2022/ Video:... | Hey there, fellow travellers! Let's revisit our discussion of "Akallabêth" from 2022, so we can get some solid perspective on what Tolkien intended for the story of Númenor. Join us!https://www.tolk... | 1:13:30 | anhören |
| 0391 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt10 » The Shadow of the Past part 10 » Frodo, the Chosen One | 23.09.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 21 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Frodo, The Chosen One". (This is episode 391 of The Tolkien Road podcast). ""It has been said that dragon-fire could melt and consume the Rings of Power, but there is not now any dragon... | Welcome to Episode 21 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Frodo, The Chosen One". (This is episode 391 of The Tolkien Road podcast).""It has been said that dragon-fire could melt and consume th... | 33:04 | anhören |
| REVISITED » In the House of Tom Bombadil with CR Wiley | 20.09.2024 12:00 | Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we’ve covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it’s an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we’re always hungry for new insights into the mysterious nature of The Old Forest’s Master. With the... | Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we’ve covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it’s an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we’re always hungry for new insights into the mys... | 1:01:59 | anhören |
| REVISITED » The Bombadil Engima with Keith Mathison | 18.09.2024 12:30 | Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo! With the inclusion of Tom Bombadil in Season 2 of The Rings of Power, we're in a Tommy kind of mood, and will be revisiting a few episodes we've done on the engimatic fellow over the next week or so. Today,... | Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo!With the inclusion of Tom Bombadil in Season 2 of The Rings of Power, we're in a Tommy kind of mood, and will be revisiting a few episodes we've done on the engim... | 1:16:09 | anhören |
| 0390 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt09 » The Shadow of the Past part 9 » The Power of Pity | 16.09.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 20 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Power of Pity". (This is episode 390 of The Tolkien Road podcast). "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to... | Welcome to Episode 20 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Power of Pity". (This is episode 390 of The Tolkien Road podcast)."Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Ca... | 33:37 | anhören |
| REVISITED: The Rings of Power » Why The Details Of Middle-earth Matter | 12.09.2024 12:00 | Hey there, Fellowship! We interrupt your week to revisit this bonus episode from a few years back called "The Rings of Power » Why the Details of Middle-earth Matter". It came out a few months before The Rings of Power Season 1 debuted. In it, I... | Hey there, Fellowship!We interrupt your week to revisit this bonus episode from a few years back called "The Rings of Power » Why the Details of Middle-earth Matter". It came out a few months before ... | 10:47 | anhören |
| 0389 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt08 » The Shadow of the Past part 8 » Gandalf's Worst Mistake | 09.09.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 19 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Gandalf's Worst Mistake". 'The murder of Déagol haunted Gollum, and he had made up a defence, repeating it to his “Precious” over and over again, as he gnawed bones in the dark, until he... | Welcome to Episode 19 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Gandalf's Worst Mistake".'The murder of Déagol haunted Gollum, and he had made up a defence, repeating it to his “Precious” over a... | 34:40 | anhören |
| 0388 » Reaction: The Rings of Power Season 2 | 04.09.2024 10:00 | The second season of The Rings of Power is upon us, and in the Tolkien Road Episode 388, Greta and I give you our reaction to the first three episodes! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - KG - Eärendil Hope WATCH THE VIDEO »... | The second season of The Rings of Power is upon us, and in the Tolkien Road Episode 388, Greta and I give you our reaction to the first three episodes!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien... | 37:57 | anhören |
| 0387 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt07 » The Shadow of the Past part 7 » The Sad Story of Gollum | 26.08.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 18 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Sad Story of Gollum". "'You ought to begin to understand, Frodo, after all you have heard," said Gandalf. 'He hated it and loved it, as he hated and loved himself. He could not get... | Welcome to Episode 18 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Sad Story of Gollum"."'You ought to begin to understand, Frodo, after all you have heard," said Gandalf. 'He hated it and loved it,... | 38:54 | anhören |
| REVISITED: 0254 » The Purpose of Númenor | 19.08.2024 10:00 | Hey there, Fellowship! Greta and I plan to be back with more episodes in our epic DO NOT BE HASTY series soon. This week, with season 2 of The Rings of Power nearly upon us, I thought we'd revisit episode 254, which focused on The Purpose of Númenor,... | Hey there, Fellowship! Greta and I plan to be back with more episodes in our epic DO NOT BE HASTY series soon.This week, with season 2 of The Rings of Power nearly upon us, I thought we'd revisit epis... | 30:03 | anhören |
| 0386 » Lord of the Rings » Prologue part 3 » Of the Finding of the Ring and a Note on Shire Records (2024) | 12.08.2024 10:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 386! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll conclude our jaunt through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings by exploring the sections “Of the Finding of the Ring” and “Note on... | Hey there, fellow travelers!Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 386!In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll conclude our jaunt through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings by exploring the... | 21:48 | anhören |
| 0385 » Lord of the Rings » Prologue part 2 » Concerning Pipe-weed and The Ordering of the Shire (2024) | 05.08.2024 10:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 385! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll continue through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings by exploring the sections “Concerning Pipe-weed” and “Of the Ordering of the... | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 385!In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll continue through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings by exploring the sections... | 24:32 | anhören |
| 0384 » Lord of the Rings » Prologue part 1 » Concerning Hobbits (2024) | 29.07.2024 10:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 384! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be talking about HOBBITS, and specifically, the history and culture of hobbits. We’ll do so by exploring the first part of the... | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 384!In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be talking about HOBBITS, and specifically, the history and culture of hobbits.W... | 36:00 | anhören |
| 0383 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt06 » The Shadow of the Past part 6 » Sméagol and Déagol | 22.07.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 17 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sméagol and Déagol". "The Ring went into the shadows with [Gollum], and even [Sauron], when his power had begun to grow again, could learn nothing of it." In this episode of DO NOT BE... | Welcome to Episode 17 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sméagol and Déagol"."The Ring went into the shadows with [Gollum], and even [Sauron], when his power had begun to grow again, could l... | 41:37 | anhören |
| 0382 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt05 » The Shadow of the Past part 5 » The Powers of the Ring | 15.07.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 16 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Powers of the Ring". In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we continue through The Shadow of the Past, as Gandalf leads us on a deep dive into the history and lore of the Rings of... | Welcome to Episode 16 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Powers of the Ring".In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we continue through The Shadow of the Past, as Gandalf leads us on a deep d... | 37:13 | anhören |
| 0381 » Lord of the Rings » Tolkien's Foreword(s) » What LOTR Is About, According To Tolkien | 08.07.2024 10:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 381! In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering this highly important and controversial question: WHAT DID TOLKIEN SAY LORD OF THE RINGS WAS ABOUT? We’ll do so by... | Hey there, fellow travelers!Welcome to The Tolkien Road, episode 381!In this bonus episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll be considering this highly important and controversial question: WHAT DID TOLKIEN... | 33:56 | anhören |
| 0380 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt04 » The Shadow of the Past part 4 » The Fiery Letters | 01.07.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 15 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Fiery Letters". 'Hold it up!' said Gandalf. 'And look closely!' As Frodo did so, he now saw fine lines, finer than the finest pen-strokes, running along the ring, outside and... | Welcome to Episode 15 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "The Fiery Letters".'Hold it up!' said Gandalf. 'And look closely!' As Frodo did so, he now saw fine lines, finer than the finest pen-s... | 36:19 | anhören |
| 0379 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt03 » The Shadow of the Past part 3 » About That Ring, Frodo... | 24.06.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 14 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "About That Ring, Frodo..." "'It would be a grievous blow to the world, if the Dark Power overcame the Shire; if all your kind, jolly, stupid Bolgers, Hornblowers, Boffins, Bracegirdles,... | Welcome to Episode 14 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "About That Ring, Frodo...""'It would be a grievous blow to the world, if the Dark Power overcame the Shire; if all your kind, jolly, st... | 43:38 | anhören |
| 0378 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt02 » The Shadow of the Past part 2 » Sam At The Green Dragon | 17.06.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 13 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam at the Green Dragon"! "And I've heard tell that Elves are moving west. They do say they are going to the harbours, out away beyond the White Towers.' Sam waved his arm vaguely;... | Welcome to Episode 13 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam at the Green Dragon"!"And I've heard tell that Elves are moving west. They do say they are going to the harbours, out away beyond t... | 29:29 | anhören |
| 0377 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt01 » The Shadow of the Past part 1 » 17 Years Later » Bilbo's Fate, Fredegar Bolger, Folco Boffin, more | 10.06.2024 10:00 | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll begin exploring The Shadow of the Past (Book 2, Chapter 2 of Lord of the Rings), by finding out what Frodo is up to as the lone master of Bag-End, and what is going on in the wider world beyond the borders of... | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll begin exploring The Shadow of the Past (Book 2, Chapter 2 of Lord of the Rings), by finding out what Frodo is up to as the lone master of Bag-End, and what ... | 32:14 | anhören |
| 0376 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt11 » Mailbag » Proudfoots, Eleventy, Michel Delving, Winyard, and more! | 03.06.2024 10:00 | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we hit the mailbag for your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party.And by the way, you guys delivered BIG TIME! While we won’t be able to get to nearly everything you wrote in the... | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we hit the mailbag for your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party.And by the way, you guys delivered BIG TIME! While we won’t... | 1:27:52 | anhören |
| 0375 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt10 » Mathoms » Return of the Shadow, Bilbo's Wife, Bingo vs Frodo, etc | 28.05.2024 10:00 | "My father bestowed immense pains on the creation of The Lord of the Rings, and my intention has been that this record his first three years of work on it should reflect those pains." - Christopher Tolkien, Return of the Shadow, Foreword In this... | "My father bestowed immense pains on the creation of The Lord of the Rings, and my intention has been that this record his first three years of work on it should reflect those pains." - Christopher To... | 49:25 | anhören |
| Ainulindalë, Tom Bombadil, and the Music of Middle-earth | 15.05.2024 23:59 | Hey there, fellow travellers! Having just completed our 9 episode leg through Chapter 1 of Lord of the Rings, Greta and I are taking this week and next week off as we prepare for our Mailbag and Mathoms episodes and the beginning of our dive into... | Hey there, fellow travellers!Having just completed our 9 episode leg through Chapter 1 of Lord of the Rings, Greta and I are taking this week and next week off as we prepare for our Mailbag and Mathom... | 42:05 | anhören |
| 0374 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt09 » Goodbye, Gandalf! » A Long Expected Party Pt 9 | 06.05.2024 10:00 | "Good-bye now! Take care of yourself! Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-bye!" - GANDALF In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we complete our journey through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! After the... | "Good-bye now! Take care of yourself! Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-bye!" - GANDALF In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we complete our journey through Lord of the Rings Book 1,... | 26:19 | anhören |
| 0373 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt08 » Master Frodo » A Long Expected Party Pt 8 | 29.04.2024 10:00 | "You'll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn't you go too? You don't belong here; you're no Baggins - you - you're a Brandybuck!" In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party!... | "You'll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn't you go too? You don't belong here; you're no Baggins - you - you're a Brandybuck!"In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of th... | 42:54 | anhören |
| 0372 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt07 » Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe » A Long Expected Party Pt 7 | 22.04.2024 10:20 | Gandalf: "Go away and leave it behind. Stop possessing it. Give it to Frodo, and I will look after him." In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! Herein, Bilbo finally hits the... | Gandalf: "Go away and leave it behind. Stop possessing it. Give it to Frodo, and I will look after him."In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A L... | 50:54 | anhören |
| 0371 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt06 » Bilbo Goes Gollum » A Long Expected Party Pt 6 | 15.04.2024 10:00 | In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! As Bilbo sneaks back to Bag-End and prepares to leave the Shire once and for all, Gandalf confronts him about the Ring, and an ugly... | In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party!As Bilbo sneaks back to Bag-End and prepares to leave the Shire once and for all, Gan... | 55:26 | anhören |
| 0370 » LOTR 1.01.05 » A Long Expected Party Pt 05 » Bilbo's Speech / Hobbit Math | 08.04.2024 10:00 | In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, Bilbo delivers his unforgettable birthday speech and shocking surprise, as we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! We’ll take time to consider every detail of his speech, and... | In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, Bilbo delivers his unforgettable birthday speech and shocking surprise, as we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party!We’ll ta... | 40:15 | anhören |
| 0369 » LOTR 1.01.04 » A Long Expected Party Pt 04 » Bilbo's Birthday Banquet | 01.04.2024 10:00 | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, Bilbo’s birthday festivities begin, as we continue through LORD OF THE RINGS Book 1, Chapter 1, A LONG EXPECTED PARTY! We’ll take time to envision the layout of the party field, and consider the variety of... | In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, Bilbo’s birthday festivities begin, as we continue through LORD OF THE RINGS Book 1, Chapter 1, A LONG EXPECTED PARTY!We’ll take time to envision the layout of ... | 39:34 | anhören |
| 0368 » Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Tolkien, Tarantino, and The Great Escape | 25.03.2024 13:52 | Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is upon us, and boy do we have a curve ball for you! What do Tolkien and Quentin Tarantino have in common? Apparently more than you'd think! Greta and I watched Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" twice this... | Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is upon us, and boy do we have a curve ball for you!What do Tolkien and Quentin Tarantino have in common? Apparently more than you'd think!Greta and I watched Tarantino's 2019... | 30:15 | anhören |
| 0367 » LOTR 1.01.03 » A Long Expected Party Pt 03 » Gandalf, Keeper of the Secret Fire(works) | 18.03.2024 10:00 | Welcome to Episode 367 of The Tolkien Road, or Episode 3 in the Do Not Be Hasty - reckoning! In this episode, we'll explore Gandalf's arrival at Bag End with fireworks in tow, and his subsequent discussion with Bilbo about his party, plans, and... | Welcome to Episode 367 of The Tolkien Road, or Episode 3 in the Do Not Be Hasty - reckoning!In this episode, we'll explore Gandalf's arrival at Bag End with fireworks in tow, and his subsequent discus... | 45:07 | anhören |
| 0366 » LOTR 1.01.02 » A Long Expected Party Pt 02 » Hamfast "The Gaffer" Gamgee | 11.03.2024 10:00 | In this episode, we grab a pint with Sam's dad at the Ivy Bush as we resume our exploration of Lord of the Rings Book 1 Chapter 1 A Long Expected Party by considering the section from “Twelve more years passed…” to “...this very month as-is.” The bulk... | In this episode, we grab a pint with Sam's dad at the Ivy Bush as we resume our exploration of Lord of the Rings Book 1 Chapter 1 A Long Expected Party by considering the section from “Twelve more y... | 43:08 | anhören |
| 0365 » LOTR 1.01.01 » A Long Expected Party Pt 01 » Bilbo Goes To Eleventy | 04.03.2024 11:00 | With this episode, we begin a new journey, as we return to The Lord of the Rings for something epic (in scope) and Entish (in pace). Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO »... | With this episode, we begin a new journey, as we return to The Lord of the Rings for something epic (in scope) and Entish (in pace). Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- ... | 45:35 | anhören |
| 0364 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 38 » The Third Age (A Brief Chronicle) | 19.02.2024 11:00 | With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the Second Age, and a time of peace settling in upon the free lands of Middle-earth, how do we arrive at the events of The Lord of the Rings, some 3,000 years later? The account we’ll be... | With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the Second Age, and a time of peace settling in upon the free lands of Middle-earth, how do we arrive at the events of The Lord of the Ri... | 20:41 | anhören |
| 0363 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves | 12.02.2024 11:00 | With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth once and for all! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of... | With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth... | 32:33 | anhören |
| 0362 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 36 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor » SA3320 | 05.02.2024 11:00 | In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems -... | In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Ka... | 40:07 | anhören |
| 0361 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 35 » The Downfall » SA3310-3319 | 29.01.2024 11:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic en... | 35:20 | anhören |
| 0360 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » Sauron In Númenor » SA3262 | 22.01.2024 11:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems -... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- K... | 26:05 | anhören |
| 0359 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 33 » SA3255 » Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron | 26.12.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems -... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Ka... | 25:52 | anhören |
| 0358 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 32 » SA3175 » Tar-Palantir | 11.12.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that... | In this episode, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharaz... | 25:07 | anhören |
| 0357 » Tolkien's Lost Letters » Our Lady of Lourdes (St. Bernadette), Socialism, Fatherhood, and more! | 27.11.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week! Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG... | In this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week!Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea wi... | 30:21 | anhören |
| Exploring Tolkien » Peter Jackson vs. Lord of the Rings (Tolkien's Version) | 22.11.2023 11:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from https://www.theonering.com/. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and asking the question: Are we... | Hey there, fellow travelers!I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from TheOneRing.com. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings f... | 12:43 | anhören |
| 0356 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 31 » SA2899 » Ar-Adûnakhôr and Ar-Gimilzôr | 20.11.2023 11:00 | In the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, with the death of... | In the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline.In this episode, we... | 31:16 | anhören |
| 0355 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 30 » Tolkien Road Episode 355 » SA2280 » Umbar, Pelargir, and the Decline of Númenor | 17.11.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed. We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly... | In this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed.We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing... | 26:51 | anhören |
| 0354 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 29 » Tolkien Road Episode 354 » SA2251 » Rise of the Ring-Wraiths | 15.11.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Those events are: Death of Tar-Atanamir; Tar-Ancalimon Takes The Sceptre; Rebellion and Division of the Númenóreans begins; About this time the Nazgûl or... | In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age.Those events are: Death of Tar-Atanamir; Tar-Ancalimon Takes The Sceptre; Rebellion and Division of the Númen... | 22:42 | anhören |
| 0353 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 28 » Tar-Atanamir » Envying the Valar | 13.11.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. We learn here that Atanamir was given the epithet “The Great”. Yet we also learn that he was given another - “The Unwilling”. I have to admit, it’s not entirely clear... | In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor.We learn here that Atanamir was given the epithet “The Great”. Yet we also learn that he was given another - “T... | 31:16 | anhören |
| 0352 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 27 » The Númenorean Empire » Tar-Ciryatan | 29.10.2023 10:00 | The War of the Three Rings is over! With Sauron’s armies destroyed, Middle-earth is at peace. However, Middle-earth’s peace brings with it a new threat - Númenorean Empire! In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru... | The War of the Three Rings is over!With Sauron’s armies destroyed, Middle-earth is at peace.However, Middle-earth’s peace brings with it a new threat - Númenorean Empire!In this episode, we’ll ... | 30:28 | anhören |
| 0351 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 26 » SA1701 » Sauron Routed and The First White Council | 23.10.2023 10:00 | With Sauron’s invading armies having been pushed back from the Grey Havens and subsequently routed at the Battle of Tharbad, the Dark Lord is on the run! In this episode, we’re looking at the next series events, those of the year SA1701. Join us!... | With Sauron’s invading armies having been pushed back from the Grey Havens and subsequently routed at the Battle of Tharbad, the Dark Lord is on the run!In this episode, we’re looking at the next ... | 34:11 | anhören |
| 0350 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 25 » SA1699-1700 » The Battle of the Grey Havens | 16.10.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. When we left off, things were looking pretty dire for the Elves of... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans.When we left of... | 27:08 | anhören |
| 0349 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 24 » SA1693-1697 » The War of the Three Rings | 09.10.2023 10:00 | With this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (what we might also call the War of the Three Rings) begins. And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme, I decided to combine them into this one episode. The... | With this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (what we might also call the War of the Three Rings) begins. And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme, I... | 31:03 | anhören |
| 0348 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 23 » SA1600 » Sauron Forges The One Ring | 02.10.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1600 - Sauron Forges The One Ring In Orodruin. The Completes The Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor Perceives The Designs Of Sauron." Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO »... | In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1600 - Sauron Forges The One Ring In Orodruin. The Completes The Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor Perceives The Designs Of Saur... | 31:03 | anhören |
| 0347 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 22 » SA1590 - The Forging of the Three Rings | 25.09.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1590 - The Three Rings Are Completed In Eregion"! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/1tsKulWfUBk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-88290129... | In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1590 - The Three Rings Are Completed In Eregion"!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/1tsKulWfUBkWATCH AD-FREE » https... | 28:47 | anhören |
| 0346 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 21 » SA1500 » Sauron The Generous Demon | 28.08.2023 10:00 | The full title of this chapters is "c1500 - The Elven Smiths Instructed By Sauron Reach The Height Of Their Skill. They Begin The Forging of the Rings of Power."In this episode, we discuss the nature of Sauron's "gifts" to the Noldor, and how their... | The full title of this chapters is "c1500 - The Elven Smiths Instructed By Sauron Reach The Height Of Their Skill. They Begin The Forging of the Rings of Power."In this episode, we discuss the nature ... | 30:39 | anhören |
| 0345 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 20 » SA1200 » Sauron Seduces The Eldar (But Not Gil-galad Or Elrond) | 21.08.2023 10:00 | In this chapter, we find rumors of Sauron beginning to unveil his plot. In fact, it’s even debatable what Sauron’s “plot” was from the beginning! Even so, Gil-galad and Elrond refuse to treat with him, though the Elven-smiths of Eregion are won over.... | In this chapter, we find rumors of Sauron beginning to unveil his plot. In fact, it’s even debatable what Sauron’s “plot” was from the beginning!Even so, Gil-galad and Elrond refuse to treat w... | 23:13 | anhören |
| 0344 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 19 » SA1075 » The Reign of Tar-Ancalimë | 14.08.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter 1075 - TAR-ANCALIMË BECOMES THE FIRST RULING QUEEN OF NÚMENOR. Having covered the life and significance of one of Númenor’s most important rulers,... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter 1075 - TAR-ANCALIMË BECOMES THE FIRST RULING QUEEN OF NÚMENOR. Having covered the life and signi... | 15:26 | anhören |
| 0343 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 18 » SA1000 » Sauron Founds Mordor | 03.08.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter c1000 SAURON CHOOSES MORDER. After our deep dive in to the story of Númenor’s pivotal 6th king, Tar-Aldarion, we return now to Sauron, and take a look... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter c1000 SAURON CHOOSES MORDER. After our deep dive in to the story of Númenor’s pivotal 6th king,... | 15:37 | anhören |
| 0342 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 17 » SA883 » The Accession of Tar-Aldarion | 24.07.2023 10:00 | This chapter concludes the era of Aldarion, one of the most important kings in the history of Númenor. As we learned in the last episode, his father, Tar-Meneldur, chose to turn the rule of Númenor over to Aldarion earlier than was normal, due to a... | This chapter concludes the era of Aldarion, one of the most important kings in the history of Númenor. As we learned in the last episode, his father, Tar-Meneldur, chose to turn the rule of Númenor ... | 25:19 | anhören |
| 0341 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 16 » SA870: The Wedding of Aldarion & Erendis » Gil-galad, Tar-Meneldur | 17.07.2023 10:00 | This chapter continues the story of Aldarion, destined to be Númenor’s 6th King. While it begins with the wedding, long-expected, of Aldarion and Erendis, it concludes with many events unexpected, including word from Gil-galad to the King of Númenor... | This chapter continues the story of Aldarion, destined to be Númenor’s 6th King. While it begins with the wedding, long-expected, of Aldarion and Erendis, it concludes with many events unexpected, ... | 28:43 | anhören |
| 0340 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 15 » SA800 » Aldarion & Erendis » Uinen, Ossë, Tar-Meneldur | 10.07.2023 10:00 | Over the next 3 episodes in our Fall of Númenor series, we’ll return to the story of Aldarion, whom we met 2 episodes ago. Aldarion is the son of Tar-Meneldur and the expectant heir to Númenor's throne. But as we will learn, he is a man torn between a... | Over the next 3 episodes in our Fall of Númenor series, we’ll return to the story of Aldarion, whom we met 2 episodes ago. Aldarion is the son of Tar-Meneldur and the expectant heir to Númenor's t... | 21:01 | anhören |
| 0339 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor | 19.06.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the year SA750, when Eregion was founded by the Noldor. 750 years into the Second Age, things are relatively peaceful. Númenor’s benevolent influence is extending... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the year SA750, when Eregion was founded by the Noldor.750 years into the Second Age, things are relatively pe... | 17:42 | anhören |
| 0338 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 13 » The Voyages of Aldarion • Tar-Meneldur | 06.06.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring The Voyages of Aldarion, the grandson of Vëantur, and future King of Númenor. While we don’t have any narratives from the Second Age on the scale of Lord of the... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring The Voyages of Aldarion, the grandson of Vëantur, and future King of Númenor. While we don’t have any narr... | 34:10 | anhören |
| 0337 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 12 » SA600 The First Ships Of The Númenoreans Appear Off The Coast Of Middle-earth | 30.05.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining Númenor’s return to Middle-earth in the year 600 of the Second Age. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/VumQLI07YW4 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining Númenor’s return to Middle-earth in the year 600 of the Second Age. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://yout... | 32:11 | anhören |
| 0336 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 11 » Silmariën, Elendil, & The Lords of Andunië | 22.05.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën, the daughter of Elendil (but not the sister of Isildur). Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/UWgGk5hz3xs EXECUTIVE... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën, the daughter of Elendil (but not the sister of Isildur). Join us!WATCH THE V... | 16:20 | anhören |
| 0335 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 10 » Sauron Stirs In Middle-earth | 18.05.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining the return of Sauron around the year 500 of the Second Age. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/JwxMA3AICiQ EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by examining the return of Sauron around the year 500 of the Second Age. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/JwxMA3... | 37:56 | anhören |
| 0334 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 9 » Dwarves, Moria, and the Death of Elros | 08.05.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the state of Dwarf-dom at the beginning of the Second Age, the founding of Moria / Khazad-dûm, and well as the death of Númenor’s first king. Join us! WATCH THE... | In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the state of Dwarf-dom at the beginning of the Second Age, the founding of Moria / Khazad-dûm, and well as ... | 31:07 | anhören |
| 0333 » Lord of the Rings & Easter Joy » Everything Sad Will Come Untrue » Samwise and The Field of Cormallen | 15.04.2023 19:28 | Happy Easter everyone! (we're Catholic, and so was Tolkien, so it's still Easter...) In this episode, we read Samwise's astonished awakening in The Field of Cormallen after the destruction of the One Ring, and discuss how it relates to the... | Happy Easter everyone! (we're Catholic, and so was Tolkien, so it's still Easter...) In this episode, we read Samwise's astonished awakening in The Field of Cormallen after the destruction of the One ... | 33:33 | anhören |
| 0332 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 8 » The Life of the Númenoreans | 03.04.2023 10:00 | What was it like to be an every day Númenorean? How did it feel to be one of that blessed number who were able to enjoy a much longer lifespan in an island paradise? While these details may not seem of particular importance in advancing the story of... | What was it like to be an every day Númenorean? How did it feel to be one of that blessed number who were able to enjoy a much longer lifespan in an island paradise? While these details may not seem ... | 40:47 | anhören |
| 0331 » "The Natural Life of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 7 | 20.03.2023 10:00 | In this episode, we’ll be continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore the section title “The Natural Life of Númenor.” In this section, we’ll learn about the beasts, birds, plants, and other natural phenomena of Númenor, according... | In this episode, we’ll be continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore the section title “The Natural Life of Númenor.” In this section, we’ll learn about the beasts, bir... | 39:40 | anhören |
| Window On The West » What Makes Tolkien So Great? | 15.03.2023 22:51 | Hey there, fellow travelers! I recently joined the Tolkien podcast https://www.theonering.com/lord-of-the-rings-podcast/, from the guys at https://www.theonering.com/, for a discussion of what makes Tolkien so great and the future of Middle-earth on... | Hey there, fellow travelers! I recently joined the Tolkien podcast Window On The West, from the guys at TheOneRing.com, for a discussion of what makes Tolkien so great and the future of Middle-earth o... | 15:14 | anhören |
| 0330 » "The Geography of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 6 | 13.03.2023 10:00 | How big was Númenor? What was it like? Did it have any cities? In the latest episode, we're discussing the geography of Númenor. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/MXVNVJvm-Fw EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R -... | How big was Númenor? What was it like? Did it have any cities? In the latest episode, we're discussing the geography of Númenor. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/MXVNVJvm-Fw EXECUTIVE PRO... | 28:55 | anhören |
| Mythic Mind » On Fairy-stories | 09.03.2023 11:00 | Hey there fellow travellers! I recently joined fellow Tolkien enthusiast Andrew Snyder on his Mythic Mind podcast for a discussion of On Fairy-stories and All Things Tolkien. For those of you who don't know, Andrew is doing great work on the Mythic... | Hey there fellow travellers!I recently joined fellow Tolkien enthusiast Andrew Snyder on his Mythic Mind podcast for a discussion of On Fairy-stories and All Things Tolkien.For those of you who don't ... | 11:33 | anhören |
| 0329 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 5 » SA32 » The Edain Reach Númenor » Elros Tar-Minyatur | 06.03.2023 11:00 | Númenor becomes a reality in year 32 of the Second Age. In this section, we’ll learn about the people who became Númenoreans, the various figures that aided them in establishing Númenor, and how they came to Númenor in the first place. Join us! WATCH... | Númenor becomes a reality in year 32 of the Second Age. In this section, we’ll learn about the people who became Númenoreans, the various figures that aided them in establishing Númenor, and how ... | 33:30 | anhören |
| 0328 » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 4 » SA1 » "The Foundation of the Grey Havens and Lindon" | 27.02.2023 11:00 | In this episode, we’ll be exploring the “Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon” in Year 1 of the Second Age. Topics include the overthrow of Morgoth, Thranduil (father of Legolas), Gil-galad, Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, and Elros. Join us!... | In this episode, we’ll be exploring the “Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon” in Year 1 of the Second Age. Topics include the overthrow of Morgoth, Thranduil (father of Legolas), Gil-gal... | 25:46 | anhören |
| REACTION: New MIDDLE-EARTH Films On The Way! » Good News, Bad News...??? | 24.02.2023 19:34 | New Line / Warner Brothers have announced that they are forging ahead with plans to create new films based on Lord of the Rings and the Middle-earth legendarium! What does this all mean? Let's talk about it!... | New Line / Warner Brothers have announced that they are forging ahead with plans to create new films based on Lord of the Rings and the Middle-earth legendarium! What does this all mean? Let's talk ab... | 11:44 | anhören |
| 0327 » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 3 » "Before the Second Age" | 20.02.2023 11:00 | This is the third episode in my series exploring The Fall of Númenor, the recently published collection of Second Age writings, edited by Brian Sibley. “Before The Second Age” is, in a way, the book’s second introduction. Here, Sibley goes into the... | This is the third episode in my series exploring The Fall of Númenor, the recently published collection of Second Age writings, edited by Brian Sibley.“Before The Second Age” is, in a way, the bo... | 27:02 | anhören |
| 0326 » Leaf By Niggle 2023 » Featuring Dr. Chris Hackett » Tolkien's Purgatorial Myth | 13.02.2023 11:00 | Leaf By Niggle, 2023! Dr. Chris Hackett (https://hackettwrites.com%29/ joins us for what has become an annual tradition on The Tolkien Road. While we’ve covered Leaf By Niggle several times in the past, and frequently refer to it, it’s an incredible... | Leaf By Niggle, 2023! Dr. Chris Hackett (https://HackettWrites.com) joins us for what has become an annual tradition on The Tolkien Road. While we’ve covered Leaf By Niggle several times in the past... | 1:24:49 | anhören |
| 0325 » The Fall of Númenor » Part 2 » The Saga of a Dark Age | 06.02.2023 11:00 | This is the second episode in my series exploring The Fall of Númenor, the recently published collection of Second Age writings, edited by Brian Sibley. Sibley’s introduction is titled “The Saga of a Dark Age”. Tolkien himself termed the Second Age a... | This is the second episode in my series exploring The Fall of Númenor, the recently published collection of Second Age writings, edited by Brian Sibley. Sibley’s introduction is titled “The Saga ... | 25:24 | anhören |
| 0324 » The Fall of Númenor » Part 1 » An Overview | 30.01.2023 11:00 | I'm beginning a journey through The Fall of Númenor, the recently published compilation of Tolkien's Second Age and Númenorean writings! Join me! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Eru27 WATCH THE VIDEO »... | I'm beginning a journey through The Fall of Númenor, the recently published compilation of Tolkien's Second Age and Númenorean writings! Join me!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, J... | 30:08 | anhören |
| 0323 » Smith of Wootton Major » The Background & The Story | 23.01.2023 11:00 | Finally, we arrive at SMITH OF WOOTTON MAJOR! In this episode, we’ll be reviewing the story and having a knock-down, drag-out, deep dive discussion, classic Tolkien Road style! But here’s the thing: as you’re going to find out, Smith of Wootton Major... | Finally, we arrive at SMITH OF WOOTTON MAJOR!In this episode, we’ll be reviewing the story and having a knock-down, drag-out, deep dive discussion, classic Tolkien Road style!But here’s the thing:... | 1:01:26 | anhören |
| 0322 » The Mythic Mind with Andrew Snyder | 16.01.2023 11:00 | In episode 322, I'm joined by https://linktr.ee/andrewnsnyder podcast. We talk Middle-earth, Tolkien, Christianity, Kierkegaard, The Shadow, and the consolation that Tolkien provided in Andrew's life during a very dark period. Join us! ANDREW SNYDER... | In episode 322, I'm joined by Andrew Snyder of The Mythic Mind podcast. We talk Middle-earth, Tolkien, Christianity, Kierkegaard, The Shadow, and the consolation that Tolkien provided in Andrew's life... | 1:02:36 | anhören |
| Echoes of Eternity: Rings Of Power, Númenor, Gandalf, Blue Wizards, Game Of Thrones, and more! | 06.01.2023 19:05 | I'm delighted to share a sample of my recent conversation with Echoes of Eternity, a new-ish podcast from animator Ben West and evangelist Matthew Cantrell. We had a blast, and you're going to love this conversation (1 hour plus). Check out the whole... | I'm delighted to share a sample of my recent conversation with Echoes of Eternity, a new-ish podcast from animator Ben West and evangelist Matthew Cantrell. We had a blast, and you're going to love th... | 27:48 | anhören |
| UK Fantasy Tour Summer 2023 » Tolkien, CS Lewis, Rowling » Places That Inspired LOTR, Narnia, Harry Potter | 29.12.2022 11:00 | We're joined by Solomon Schmidt, the man behind https://historybites.com/tours/. Solomon is leading a Tolkien-themed tour to the UK (England and Scotland) in July of 2023, and we sit down with to hear all about the plans. Seriously folks, this looks... | We're joined by Solomon Schmidt, the man behind HistoryBites.com.Solomon is leading a Tolkien-themed tour to the UK (England and Scotland) in July of 2023, and we sit down with to hear all about the p... | 58:04 | anhören |
| 0321 » Rings Of Power Seasons 2 and 3 + Middle-earth and Christmas | 27.12.2022 15:55 | Merry Christmas, fellow travelers! Let's take a close look at the Middle-earth / Christmas connection as well as the recent Rings of Power discussion with Amazon Studios' Vernon Sanders. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gr7WfZZoFAk... | Merry Christmas, fellow travelers! Let's take a close look at the Middle-earth / Christmas connection as well as the recent Rings of Power discussion with Amazon Studios' Vernon Sanders. Join us!WATCH... | 44:22 | anhören |
| 0320 » The Song of Númenor » Elendil, The Lost Road, CS Lewis, The Rings Of Power | 19.12.2022 11:00 | What was the purpose of Númenor? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of the song of Númenor. Many of you know that I have argued that Númenor’s purpose went beyond being a mere reward for the descendants of the Edain, and... | What was the purpose of Númenor? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of the song of Númenor.Many of you know that I have argued that Númenor’s purpose went beyond being a m... | 28:12 | anhören |
| 0319 » The Rings of Power » How Do They Work? | 12.12.2022 11:00 | Have you ever asked yourself how the Rings of Power work? In other words, WHY did Sauron’s Ring bring him mastery over the other Rings? What sorts of power did the Rings convey? Let's take a close look at these questions! WATCH THE VIDEO »... | Have you ever asked yourself how the Rings of Power work? In other words, WHY did Sauron’s Ring bring him mastery over the other Rings? What sorts of power did the Rings convey? Let's take a close l... | 30:11 | anhören |
| 0318 » Where Do We Go From Here? | 05.12.2022 11:00 | 2022 was a pretty busy year for this podcast and for Tolkiendom on a broad scale! It was pretty intense to cover both The Silmarillion and The Rings of Power. And, to quote Bilbo, it's made me feel like butter scraped over too much bread. I may... | 2022 was a pretty busy year for this podcast and for Tolkiendom on a broad scale! It was pretty intense to cover both The Silmarillion and The Rings of Power. And, to quote Bilbo, it's made me feel li... | 29:14 | anhören |
| "Frodo Failed" » What Did Tolkien Mean? | 28.11.2022 11:00 | In a 1963 letter, we find this remarkable line from Tolkien: “Frodo indeed ‘failed’.” What did he mean by that? Is there a deeper message that Tolkien himself took away from writing the scene of Frodo’s failure? What bits of wisdom can we glean... | In a 1963 letter, we find this remarkable line from Tolkien: “Frodo indeed ‘failed’.”What did he mean by that? Is there a deeper message that Tolkien himself took away from writing the scene o... | 7:13 | anhören |
| 0317 » The Fall Of Númenor » Book Review | 24.11.2022 11:00 | Is the latest Tolkien book worth your time and money? In this episode, I take a close look at The Fall of Númenor and tell you what I think! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kx-r92L7ydc EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R,... | Is the latest Tolkien book worth your time and money? In this episode, I take a close look at The Fall of Númenor and tell you what I think!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kx-r92L7ydc EXECUTIVE P... | 20:18 | anhören |
| 0316 » Wrestling With The Rings Of Power | 21.11.2022 11:00 | In this episode, we will be looking back on The Rings of Power season 1, and most importantly, discussing some of the in-depth feedback we’ve received along the way! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/E-RTe65YO78 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of... | In this episode, we will be looking back on The Rings of Power season 1, and most importantly, discussing some of the in-depth feedback we’ve received along the way!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.... | 52:21 | anhören |
| 0315 » Of The Rings Of Power And The Third Age 2022 | 14.11.2022 11:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", an account that covers six millennia of Middle-earth history, from the beginning of the Second Age to the end of the Third. WATCH THE VIDEO »... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", an account that covers six millennia of Middle-earth history, from the beginning of the Second Age to the en... | 1:11:28 | anhören |
| 0314 » Akallabêth 2022 | 07.11.2022 11:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's fall from JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the rise of Sauron, Pharazôn's assault on Valinor, and the escape of Elendil and Isildur to establish Arnor... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's fall from JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the rise of Sauron, Pharazôn's assault on Valinor, and t... | 1:13:30 | anhören |
| 0313 » The Rings of Power » How I Would Have Done It | 31.10.2022 10:00 | The first season of The Rings of Power is behind us, and for a lot of us, including me and Greta, it was pretty disappointing. In this episode, I’m going to explore how I would have approached telling the story of the Second Age. WATCH THE VIDEO »... | The first season of The Rings of Power is behind us, and for a lot of us, including me and Greta, it was pretty disappointing.In this episode, I’m going to explore how I would have approached tellin... | 27:46 | anhören |
| 0312 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath | 24.10.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath", the 24th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Eärendil's and Elwing's journey to the Blessed Realm, the final battle with Morgoth, and... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath", the 24th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Eärendil's and Elwing's journey to ... | 1:01:29 | anhören |
| 0311 » The Rings of Power Ep 8: Alloyed » Reviewed! | 17.10.2022 14:42 | In "Alloyed", the Three Elven Rings are created, Tar-Palantír dies, and Sauron is REVEALED! Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/tQ45xB90Jsw EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John... | In "Alloyed", the Three Elven Rings are created, Tar-Palantír dies, and Sauron is REVEALED! Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/tQ45xB90Jsw EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn... | 1:07:00 | anhören |
| 0310 » The Rings of Power Ep 7: The Eye » Reviewed! | 11.10.2022 10:00 | In "The Eye", Elrond is denied access to Mithril, Galadriel and the Númenoreans search for survivors, and The Stranger departs for Greenwood the Great. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/6Lv9JqFcMTw ***THIS AUDIO AND... | In "The Eye", Elrond is denied access to Mithril, Galadriel and the Númenoreans search for survivors, and The Stranger departs for Greenwood the Great. Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO »... | 57:03 | anhören |
| 0309 » The Rings of Power Ep 6: Udûn » Reviewed! | 08.10.2022 10:00 | In "Udûn", the Southlanders stay the Orcs, Númenor comes to their aid, and something boils to a blow beneath the surface of Middle-earth. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/ncrSx2IoF0M EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of... | In "Udûn", the Southlanders stay the Orcs, Númenor comes to their aid, and something boils to a blow beneath the surface of Middle-earth. Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://yout... | 58:49 | anhören |
| 0308 » The Rings of Power Ep 5: Partings » Reviewed! | 26.09.2022 10:00 | In "Partings", a sinister new figure arrives at The Stranger's crater, Galadriel is addicted to fighting, Gil-galad makes a big deal about Mithril, and Númenor's forces depart for Middle-earth. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO »... | In "Partings", a sinister new figure arrives at The Stranger's crater, Galadriel is addicted to fighting, Gil-galad makes a big deal about Mithril, and Númenor's forces depart for Middle-earth. Join ... | 1:12:39 | anhören |
| 0307 » The Rings of Power Ep 4: The Great Wave » Reviewed! | 19.09.2022 10:00 | In "The Great Wave", Míriel is haunted by a prophetic dream, Galadriel touches a Palantír, and Arondir delivers a message from Adar! Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kWoODn2MFJ8 ***AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR... | In "The Great Wave", Míriel is haunted by a prophetic dream, Galadriel touches a Palantír, and Arondir delivers a message from Adar! Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/... | 1:13:07 | anhören |
| 0306 » The Rings of Power Ep 3: Adar » Reviewed | 12.09.2022 10:00 | In "Adar", we finally arrive in Númenor, and we're introduced to a mysterious orc father-figure. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/D78RkJzkx_E ***AUDIO RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS »... | In "Adar", we finally arrive in Númenor, and we're introduced to a mysterious orc father-figure. Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/D78RkJzkx_E ***AUDIO RELEASED 2 DAYS ... | 50:19 | anhören |
| 0305 » The Rings of Power Ep 2: Adrift » Reviewed! | 09.09.2022 10:00 | "Adrift" introduces Dwarves, Khazad-dûm, Eregion, Halbrand, and "The Stranger", and we're covering it all in Episode 305. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/v7f4fgjLUu0 ***VIDEO RELEASED 1 DAY EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** ***AUDIO RELEASED 3... | "Adrift" introduces Dwarves, Khazad-dûm, Eregion, Halbrand, and "The Stranger", and we're covering it all in Episode 305. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/v7f4fgjLUu0 ***VIDEO RELEASED 1 D... | 45:29 | anhören |
| Rings of Power » Where's Celeborn??? | 07.09.2022 10:00 | Is Amazon erasing Galadriel's husband??? If so, this would be a HORRIFYING move on their part, as it has major implications for legendarium in terms of Lord of the Rings and the later history of Middle-earth. In this video, I ask: WHERE IS... | Is Amazon erasing Galadriel's husband???If so, this would be a HORRIFYING move on their part, as it has major implications for legendarium in terms of Lord of the Rings and the later history of Middle... | 8:15 | anhören |
| 0304 » The Rings of Power Ep 1: A Shadow of the Past » Reviewed | 06.09.2022 10:00 | The Rings of Power is upon us! What Would Tolkien Think??? Greta and I discuss Episode 1, A Shadow of the Past, and go into all of the things Amazon got right and wrong. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO »... | The Rings of Power is upon us! What Would Tolkien Think???Greta and I discuss Episode 1, A Shadow of the Past, and go into all of the things Amazon got right and wrong. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » http... | 1:04:13 | anhören |
| 0303 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin | 30.08.2022 16:36 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", the 23rd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom! WATCH THE VIDEO »... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", the 23rd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon an... | 39:53 | anhören |
| Rings of Power » Trailer Review » One Week To Go » What Would Tolkien Think? | 26.08.2022 10:00 | WIth one week to go before the release of Amazon's The Rings of Power, I talk about my expectations at this point, and review the latest trailer (8/24). RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing The Second Age Timeline Is Wrong » LOTR on Prime... | WIth one week to go before the release of Amazon's The Rings of Power, I talk about my expectations at this point, and review the latest trailer (8/24).RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing ... | 12:05 | anhören |
| 0302 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 22 » Of the Ruin of Doriath | 23.08.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Ruin of Doriath", the 22nd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Morgoth's twisted plot to defeat Thingol, and the role the Silmaril of Beren and Lúthien plays in it! ***THIS... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Ruin of Doriath", the 22nd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Morgoth's twisted plot to defeat Thingol, and the role the Si... | 53:38 | anhören |
| 0301 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 21 » Of Túrin Turambar | 15.08.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Túrin Turambar", the 21st chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the tragic tale of the ill-fated son of Húrin, one of the Great Tales of Middle-earth's First Age! WATCH THE VIDEO»... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Túrin Turambar", the 21st chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the tragic tale of the ill-fated son of Húrin, one of the Great ... | 48:02 | anhören |
| 0300 » How Tolkien Saved My Life | 25.07.2022 10:00 | This is our 300th episode! Given that, I decided it was time to look back on this journey, and see how far we’ve come, and reflect on everything behind us. It struck me that, especially in the last few years, I’ve been moving at such a hurried pace... | This is our 300th episode! Given that, I decided it was time to look back on this journey, and see how far we’ve come, and reflect on everything behind us. It struck me that, especially in the last ... | 45:41 | anhören |
| Rings of Power » Simon Tolkien, Conflicting Canon, Diversity, Númenor, and Tar-Míriel | 23.07.2022 19:08 | Talking about this article » https://ew.com/tv/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-numenor-first-look/ As I was researching the Rings of Power recently (for my trailer response), I came across this writeup on EW.com from July 13th. And well, let's... | Talking about this article » https://ew.com/tv/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-numenor-first-look/As I was researching the Rings of Power recently (for my trailer response), I came across this w... | 14:29 | anhören |
| Rings of Power Trailer Reaction » Don't Be Hasty Edition | 22.07.2022 13:31 | So I am probably the last Tolkien fan channel to give my thoughts on the latest LOTRonPrime Trailer. All I can say is, this is a channel where we strive to live Treebeard’s motto: DON’T BE HASTY! Watch the video » https://youtu.be/DQpH6jx4cMc... | So I am probably the last Tolkien fan channel to give my thoughts on the latest LOTRonPrime Trailer. All I can say is, this is a channel where we strive to live Treebeard’s motto: DON’T BE HASTY!W... | 14:37 | anhören |
| 0299 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad | 11.07.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad", the 20th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the cataclysmic battle that brings the Noldor to ruin, and sets in motion the climax of the... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad", the 20th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the cataclysmic battle that brings the Noldo... | 44:06 | anhören |
| The Rings of Power » The Ents Arrive! | 08.07.2022 14:42 | We react to the latest marketing video from The Rings of Power! Strange comets, Harfoots, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Celebrimbor, Elrond, and...ENTS! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/8QrTbowIreM SUPPORT / FOLLOW: - tolkienroad.com -... | We react to the latest marketing video from The Rings of Power! Strange comets, Harfoots, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Celebrimbor, Elrond, and...ENTS!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/8QrTbowIreMSUPPORT /... | 19:38 | anhören |
| 0298 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 19 » Of Beren and Lúthien | 04.07.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Beren and Lúthien", the 19th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the story Tolkien called "the seed of Middle-earth", in which a forefather of the Men of the West sets out to... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Beren and Lúthien", the 19th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the story Tolkien called "the seed of Middle-earth", in which ... | 1:37:40 | anhören |
| 0297 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin | 27.06.2022 10:00 | Chapter 18 concerns the Battle of Sudden Flame and the aftermath thereof. It sets in motion the action-packed final third of The Silmarillion, in which many of the great stories of the First Age occur. WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/3RQYy0j4fT4... | Chapter 18 concerns the Battle of Sudden Flame and the aftermath thereof. It sets in motion the action-packed final third of The Silmarillion, in which many of the great stories of the First Age occur... | 55:00 | anhören |
| Tolkien's New Book: The Fall of Númenor Will Present The Legends Inspiring The Rings of Power | 23.06.2022 17:59 | We're getting a new Tolkien book! "The Fall of Númenor" was announced on June 22, 2022. In this bonus episode, we'll discuss what's in it and all of the other important info. LINKS: - Announcement from The Tolkien Society (contains the Press... | We're getting a new Tolkien book! "The Fall of Númenor" was announced on June 22, 2022. In this bonus episode, we'll discuss what's in it and all of the other important info.LINKS:- Announcement from... | 6:13 | anhören |
| 0296 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West | 20.06.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", the 17th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the early ancestors of Aragorn, Boromir, Faramir, and other Men of the West! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", the 17th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the early ancestors of Aragorn, Boromir, Faramir,... | 1:03:06 | anhören |
| 0295 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 16 » Of Maeglin | 13.06.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Maeglin", the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of Elvish tragedy! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R,... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Maeglin", the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of Elvish tragedy!EXECUTIVE P... | 52:12 | anhören |
| MIDDLE-EARTH: Christian Propaganda or Pre-Christian Mythology? | 11.06.2022 18:50 | Are we imposing Christianity onto MIddle-earth? That's what one listener thinks... “This show is Christian propaganda disguised as a discussion of Tolkien mythology. It’s fine to be Christian, obviously Tolkien was a Christian, but Christianity... | Are we imposing Christianity onto MIddle-earth? That's what one listener thinks...“This show is Christian propaganda disguised as a discussion of Tolkien mythology. It’s fine to be Christian, obvi... | 17:06 | anhören |
| THE RINGS OF POWER » Why the Details of Middle-earth Matter | 07.06.2022 23:09 | "It is precisely the colouring, the atmosphere, the unclassifiable individual details of a story, and above all the general purport that informs with life the undissected bones of the plot, that really count." - On Fairy-stories Some have said that... | "It is precisely the colouring, the atmosphere, the unclassifiable individual details of a story, and above all the general purport that informs with life the undissected bones of the plot, that reall... | 19:28 | anhören |
| 0294 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand | 30.05.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", the 15th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of the founding of Gondolin! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of... | Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", the 15th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of the foundi... | 42:07 | anhören |
| Orcish Ideologies and The Rings of Power | 28.05.2022 16:30 | "Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there in prison, and by slow arts of cruelty were corrupted and enslaved; and thus did Melkor breed the... | "Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there in prison, and by slow arts of cruelty were corrup... | 16:50 | anhören |
| The Rings of Power and the Long Defeat | 25.05.2022 14:18 | "I am a Christian, and indeed a Roman Catholic, so that I do not expect ‘history’ to be anything but a ‘long defeat’ – though it contains (and in a legend may contain more clearly and movingly) some samples or glimpses of final victory." - JRR... | "I am a Christian, and indeed a Roman Catholic, so that I do not expect ‘history’ to be anything but a ‘long defeat’ – though it contains (and in a legend may contain more clearly and moving... | 13:27 | anhören |
| 0293 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms | 24.05.2022 13:12 | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Beleriand and Its Realms", the 14th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of the map of Middle-earth's First Age. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of... | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Beleriand and Its Realms", the 14th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of the map of Middle-eart... | 38:57 | anhören |
| 0292 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor | 18.05.2022 14:33 | Having arrived to Beleriand, Fëanor wastes no time in confronting Morgoth. WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "His prayer was answered... | Having arrived to Beleriand, Fëanor wastes no time in confronting Morgoth.WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHYEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob LockhamQUOTE ... | 52:43 | anhören |
| 0291 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 12 - Of Men | 09.05.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Men", the 12th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age story of the origins of Men. With the Sun having risen upon... | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Men", the 12th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age story of the origin... | 43:11 | anhören |
| 0290 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor | 02.05.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor", the 11th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age story of the creation of the... | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor", the 11th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of JRR ... | 59:18 | anhören |
| 0289 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 10 - Of the Sindar | 25.04.2022 10:00 | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sindar", the 10th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this long-form exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age story of Beleriand's first war! WATCH THIS EPISODE... | Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sindar", the 10th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this long-form exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age st... | 52:16 | anhören |
| 0288 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 9 - Of the Flight of the Noldor | 18.04.2022 10:00 | This is an in-depth discussion of "Of the Flight of the Noldor", the 9th chapter of The Silmarillion. Learn how to get the most out of your reading from this long-form exploration of JRR Tolkien's First Age story of Fëanor's Oath! Chapter 9 brings... | This is an in-depth discussion of "Of the Flight of the Noldor", the 9th chapter of The Silmarillion. Learn how to get the most out of your reading from this long-form exploration of JRR Tolkien's Fir... | 1:21:02 | anhören |
| 0287 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 8 - Of the Darkening of Valinor | 11.04.2022 10:00 | Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years of Frodo’s journey. WATCH THE VIDEO »... | Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years ... | 52:41 | anhören |
| The God and Gods of Middle-earth feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick | 06.04.2022 10:00 | Is Lord of the Rings Christian, Pagan or, in some way, both? In the legendarium of Middle-earth, Tolkien connects the gods of the ancient world with the God of biblical Christianity in a manner that, somehow, he intended to be acceptable to "a... | Is Lord of the Rings Christian, Pagan or, in some way, both? In the legendarium of Middle-earth, Tolkien connects the gods of the ancient world with the God of biblical Christianity in a manner that, ... | 1:07:44 | anhören |
| 0286 » The Silmarillion 2022 Ch 7 » Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor | 04.04.2022 10:00 | What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding them, and how their existence becomes a curse for the Blessed Realm. WATCH THE VIDEO »... | What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding them, and how their existence becomes a curse for ... | 1:07:14 | anhören |
| 0285 - All Things Tolkien March 2022 Livestream | 28.03.2022 10:00 | Hey there, fellow travelers! You are about to listen to an audio recording of our MARCH 2022 YouTube livestream. For the video of this replay, including all of the chats from those who were live with us, check the show notes for the link. WATCH... | Hey there, fellow travelers!You are about to listen to an audio recording of our MARCH 2022 YouTube livestream. For the video of this replay, including all of the chats from those who were live with u... | 1:26:18 | anhören |
| Tolkien and Man's Destiny » "All Tales May Come True..." » Tolkien Reading Day 2022 | 25.03.2022 13:12 | My choice for Tolkien Reading Day 2022. Enjoy! WATCH THIS VIDEO » https://youtu.be/ib-30vDvxxQ SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad TOLKIEN ROAD » https://tolkienroad.com/ | My choice for Tolkien Reading Day 2022. Enjoy!WATCH THIS VIDEO » https://youtu.be/ib-30vDvxxQSUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroadTOLKIEN ROAD » https://tolkienroad.com/Become a supporter of th... | 11:35 | anhören |
| Is the RINGS OF POWER Canon? | 22.03.2022 23:37 | With The Rings of Power & The War of the Rohirrim coming soon, I’m starting to wonder: what’s going to be considered “canonical” going forward? In simple terms, will the lore that the show creates be considered “authoritative” going forward?... | With The Rings of Power & The War of the Rohirrim coming soon, I’m starting to wonder: what’s going to be considered “canonical” going forward?In simple terms, will the lore that the show crea... | 13:38 | anhören |
| 0284 » Of Fëanor & The Unchaining Of Melkor » The Silmarillion Ch 6 | 21.03.2022 10:00 | With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon... | With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of... | 1:05:09 | anhören |
| 0283 » Of Eldamar & the Princes of the Eldalië » The Silmarillion Chapter 5 | 14.03.2022 10:00 | With 3 groups of Elves - the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri - having arrived on the threshold of the Great Sea, they must make the final leg of their journey to the Land of the Valar, Aman, and will do so by extraordinary means. Once they arrive, they... | With 3 groups of Elves - the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri - having arrived on the threshold of the Great Sea, they must make the final leg of their journey to the Land of the Valar, Aman, and will do so... | 54:23 | anhören |
| 0282 » Of Thingol and Melian » The Silmarillion Ch 4 » Elwë, Grey-Elves | 07.03.2022 11:00 | With Melkor imprisoned in Mandos and the Elves on the way to the Blessed Realm, we pause to consider a BRIEF love story that lays the groundwork for a considerably EPIC love story later in The Silmarillion. Like Chapter 2, Chapter 4 doesn’t so much... | With Melkor imprisoned in Mandos and the Elves on the way to the Blessed Realm, we pause to consider a BRIEF love story that lays the groundwork for a considerably EPIC love story later in The Silmari... | 48:50 | anhören |
| 0281 » Rings Of Power Controversies, The Silmarillion, and more! | 28.02.2022 11:00 | During our Feb 2022 Livestream, we discussed all of the controversies surround The Rings Of Power, our journey thus far in The Silmarillion, and a bunch of amazing correspondence from you, our amazing Fellowship! The audio of this episode was... | During our Feb 2022 Livestream, we discussed all of the controversies surround The Rings Of Power, our journey thus far in The Silmarillion, and a bunch of amazing correspondence from you, our amazing... | 1:32:25 | anhören |
| RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing The Second Age Timeline Is Wrong » LOTR on Prime | 26.02.2022 18:04 | Amazon plans to "compress" the 3,500 year timeline of the Second Age into a "single point in time". There are so many problems with this, and in this video I'm beginning to explore all of those problems. Let's talk about this in the comments!... | Amazon plans to "compress" the 3,500 year timeline of the Second Age into a "single point in time". There are so many problems with this, and in this video I'm beginning to explore all of those proble... | 21:28 | anhören |
| 0280 » Of The Coming Of The Elves & The Captivity Of Melkor » The Silmarillion Chapter 3 | 21.02.2022 11:00 | Having taken a scenic detour in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 we pick up where Chapter 1 left off. Though the Blessed Realm of Aman is now lit by the Two Trees of Valinor, the rest of Middle-earth lay in “twilight under the stars”. While the Valar and their... | Having taken a scenic detour in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 we pick up where Chapter 1 left off. Though the Blessed Realm of Aman is now lit by the Two Trees of Valinor, the rest of Middle-earth lay in �... | 1:13:58 | anhören |
| RINGS OF POWER » Teaser Reaction & Analysis » Break Down of First Teaser Trailer » Super Bowl Ad | 16.02.2022 17:22 | Good morning! We're breaking down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power. You can watch the video of this episode here » https://youtu.be/VbUS061qO2U It was revealed during the Super Bowl last night. If you haven't seen it,... | Good morning! We're breaking down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power.You can watch the video of this episode here » https://youtu.be/VbUS061qO2UIt was revealed during the Su... | 42:13 | anhören |
| 0279 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » The Silmarillion Chapter 2 » Dwarves, Ents, Eagles, and More! | 14.02.2022 11:00 | After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men, Chapter 2 is something of an interlude, though one of great consequence. In it, we learn about the... | After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men, Chapter 2 is something of an interlude, though o... | 49:49 | anhören |
| REACTION: The Rings of Power » First Photos & Details » Galadriel, Elrond, Dwarves, Hobbits, etc | 11.02.2022 22:01 | Our reaction to the Vanity Fair article released on 2/10/2022. The best way to enjoy this BONUS episode is by watching it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/62dcR7XKVnc ARTICLE: "Amazon's Lord of the Rings Series Rises: Inside The Rings Of Power" »... | Our reaction to the Vanity Fair article released on 2/10/2022.The best way to enjoy this BONUS episode is by watching it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/62dcR7XKVncARTICLE: "Amazon's Lord of the Rings Se... | 49:21 | anhören |
| 0278 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 2 | 07.02.2022 11:00 | Having established their home in Valinor of the Blessed Realm, the Valar begin a new work: the Two Trees of Valinor. What are the Two Trees and what is their significance for Middle-earth? Furthermore, how do they prepare the way for the coming of... | Having established their home in Valinor of the Blessed Realm, the Valar begin a new work: the Two Trees of Valinor. What are the Two Trees and what is their significance for Middle-earth? Furthermore... | 1:13:27 | anhören |
| 0277 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 1 | 31.01.2022 11:00 | Chapter 1 picks up the story where “Ainulindalë” left off. The Valar have entered the world created by their music, only to find it essentially UNFORMED, and in need of their labor to achieve the shape they had envisioned. And, ultimately, to set the... | Chapter 1 picks up the story where “Ainulindalë” left off. The Valar have entered the world created by their music, only to find it essentially UNFORMED, and in need of their labor to achieve the... | 47:28 | anhören |
| 0276 - Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, Valaquenta, and THE RINGS OF POWER! (Livestream Jan 2022) | 28.01.2022 01:08 | Our January 2022 livestream, featuring discussion of The Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, and... THE RINGS OF POWER! Also, watch our reaction video here » https://youtu.be/xgLh1AS9hZc | Our January 2022 livestream, featuring discussion of The Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, and...THE RINGS OF POWER!Also, watch our reaction video here » https://youtu.be/xgLh1AS9hZcBecome a supporter of t... | 1:04:44 | anhören |
| 0275 » In The House of Tom Bombadil » C.R. Wiley Interview » New LOTR-Focused Book » Extended Discussion | 24.01.2022 11:00 | Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we've covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it's an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we're always hungry for new insights into the mysterious nature of The Old Forest's Master. In... | Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we've covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it's an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we're always hungry for new insights into the mysteriou... | 57:55 | anhören |
| 0274 » Valaquenta » Silmarillion 2022 » Manwë, Ulmo, Aulë, Gandalf, and more! | 17.01.2022 11:00 | In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figures like Manwë, Varda, Ulmo, and Yavanna, and... | In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figures... | 1:11:07 | anhören |
| 0273 » Ainulindalë » Silmarillion 2022 » Music of the Ainur, Melkor, Ilúvatar | 10.01.2022 11:00 | In episode 273, we explore the Middle-earth Creation myth, "Ainulindalë", otherwise known as the Music of the Ainur. “Ainulindalë” is one of the most fascinating legends that Tolkien wrote, and it introduces key characters and themes into the... | In episode 273, we explore the Middle-earth Creation myth, "Ainulindalë", otherwise known as the Music of the Ainur. “Ainulindalë” is one of the most fascinating legends that Tolkien wrote, and ... | 1:06:04 | anhören |
| 0272 » Silmarillion 2022 » Introduction, Contents, Map, Waldman Letter | 03.01.2022 11:00 | Hey there, FELLOW TRAVELERS! So you want to read The Silmarillion, eh? If you have any interest in Middle-earth, it’s only natural. Especially for those who have completed The Lord of the Rings (no small feat in and of itself), it’s the most... | Hey there, FELLOW TRAVELERS!So you want to read The Silmarillion, eh? If you have any interest in Middle-earth, it’s only natural. Especially for those who have completed The Lord of the Rings (no s... | 1:07:03 | anhören |
| 0271 » Carl Hostetter » LOTR on Prime, Peter Jackson's Films, Tolkien's Catholic Faith, and more! | 27.12.2021 18:16 | Hey there, fellow travelers! By far, the biggest thing to happen to Tolkiendom in 2021 was The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished Tolkien writings. When we interviewed Carl Hostetter, the book's editor, back in... | Hey there, fellow travelers!By far, the biggest thing to happen to Tolkiendom in 2021 was The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previously unpublished Tolkien writings. When we intervie... | 26:16 | anhören |
| 0270 » Fly, You Fools! » LOTR on Prime, Silmarillion, Return of Haiku, Isildur, Gandalf, and more | 20.12.2021 11:00 | We did a LIVESTREAM! So this one will feel a little experimental - not our normal open, and lots of banter with the patrons who joined us! We had a lot of fun doing it, and it will certainly be the first of many to come. It was mostly a pilot... | We did a LIVESTREAM! So this one will feel a little experimental - not our normal open, and lots of banter with the patrons who joined us! We had a lot of fun doing it, and it will certainly be the fi... | 52:19 | anhören |
| 0269 » Tolkien‘s Lost Christmas Poem ”Noel” | 13.12.2021 21:29 | In 2013, Tolkien's lost poem "Noel" was discovered in the archives of an Oxfordshire school. With Christmas just around the corner, we take a close look at this 1936 poem, and discover the thematic seeds of Middle-earth's epic drama. Join us!... | In 2013, Tolkien's lost poem "Noel" was discovered in the archives of an Oxfordshire school. With Christmas just around the corner, we take a close look at this 1936 poem, and discover the thematic se... | 1:02:35 | anhören |
| 0268 » The Goblin Wars!!! | 13.12.2021 21:29 | Have you ever heard of Tolkien's GOBLIN WARS? (HINT: you won't find them in the Middle-earth legendarium). These are the stories of Goblins invading the North Pole and stealing gifts intended for the children of England from Father Christmas'... | Have you ever heard of Tolkien's GOBLIN WARS? (HINT: you won't find them in the Middle-earth legendarium). These are the stories of Goblins invading the North Pole and stealing gifts intended for the ... | 50:23 | anhören |
| 0267 » Letters from Father Christmas | 13.12.2021 21:28 | We take a look at Letters From Father Christmas, a collection of Christmas-themed illustrated letters that Tolkien wrote this children from 1920-1943. SPOILER: they're great! Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous, Redhawk,... | We take a look at Letters From Father Christmas, a collection of Christmas-themed illustrated letters that Tolkien wrote this children from 1920-1943.SPOILER: they're great!Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS... | 55:53 | anhören |
| 0266 » Tolkien vs. Narnia! | 13.12.2021 21:25 | The conventional wisdom says that JRR Tolkien didn't much care for his buddy C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. Is this true? If so, what was so off-putting about the stories from Tolkien's perspective? In episode 266, John is joined by Holly Ordway... | The conventional wisdom says that JRR Tolkien didn't much care for his buddy C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.Is this true? If so, what was so off-putting about the stories from Tolkien's perspective?... | 53:38 | anhören |
| 0265 » Númenorean Living & The Nature of Middle-earth » Important LOTR on Prime Details! | 13.12.2021 21:16 | In episode 265, we're looking at life in Númenor, as spelled out in The Nature of Middle-earth! Originally published 2021-11-15 05:00. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous, Redhawk, Kaitlyn of Tea with... | In episode 265, we're looking at life in Númenor, as spelled out in The Nature of Middle-earth!Originally published 2021-11-15 05:00.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John... | 1:09:44 | anhören |
| 0264 » Shocking Surprises from The Nature of Middle-earth » Gandalf, Hobbits, Eagles, Beards, more | 08.11.2021 10:00 | In episode 264, we discuss some truly surprising new details from The Nature of Middle-earth. Seriously mind-blowing stuff here, including Gandalf's appearance, the race of hobbits, Aragorn's beard, the nature of Eagles, and more! | In episode 264, we discuss some truly surprising new details from The Nature of Middle-earth. Seriously mind-blowing stuff here, including Gandalf's appearance, the race of hobbits, Aragorn's beard, t... | 1:02:54 | anhören |
| 0263 » LOTR on Prime » The Most Important Question (Also, Our 2022 Plan!) | 01.11.2021 09:00 | At the end of the day, ONE thing matters more than anything else when it comes to LOTR on Prime... | At the end of the day, ONE thing matters more than anything else when it comes to LOTR on Prime...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support... | 46:11 | anhören |
| 0262 » The Kings of Númenor » Unfinished Tales » The Line of Elros » LOTR on Prime » Ar-Pharazôn | 25.10.2021 09:00 | In this episode, we take a close look at "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked! Join us! | In this episode, we take a close look at "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot t... | 1:13:39 | anhören |
| 0261 » The Silmarillion » A Tale of Two Endings » Keith Mathison » Middle-earth Eschatology | 18.10.2021 09:00 | In episode 261, we're discussing Tolkien's ORIGINAL and far more detailed ending to The Silmarillion. We're delighted to be joined once again by Keith Mathison! | In episode 261, we're discussing Tolkien's ORIGINAL and far more detailed ending to The Silmarillion. We're delighted to be joined once again by Keith Mathison!Become a supporter of this podcast: http... | 54:23 | anhören |
| 0260 » The Fool's Hope » Of Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith | 11.10.2021 09:00 | In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was saying that to Pippin? What is the broader significance of that line for the work and for Middle-earth... | In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was saying that to Pippin? What is the broader significanc... | 48:39 | anhören |
| 0259 » Carl Hostetter » The Nature of Middle-earth » Theological and Metaphysical Themes | 04.10.2021 09:00 | In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien's writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focus our attention on Appendix I: Metaphysical and Theological Themes. Join us! | In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien's writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focus our attention on Appendix I: Metaphysical and Th... | 1:19:04 | anhören |
| 0258 - Defeating Evil » A Middle-earth Guide | 27.09.2021 09:00 | So Lord of the Rings, according to Tolkien, is Catholic. SO WHAT??? On this episode, we explain why this matters, and what Tolkien was getting at... | So Lord of the Rings, according to Tolkien, is Catholic. SO WHAT??? On this episode, we explain why this matters, and what Tolkien was getting at...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre... | 57:37 | anhören |
| 0257 - Guilty Pleasures » Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more! | 20.09.2021 09:00 | In episode 257, we discuss Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more! Join us! | In episode 257, we discuss Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more! Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 47:06 | anhören |
| 0256 - The Nature of Middle-earth, The Wheel of Time, LOTRonPrime, LOTR film flaws, Verisimilitude, Elendil, etc | 13.09.2021 09:00 | In episode 256, we discuss The Nature of Middle-earth, The Wheel of Time, Robert Jordan / Carl Hostetter resemblance, LOTRonPrime theories, LOTR films criticisms, The Council of Elrond, and more! | In episode 256, we discuss The Nature of Middle-earth, The Wheel of Time, Robert Jordan / Carl Hostetter resemblance, LOTRonPrime theories, LOTR films criticisms, The Council of Elrond, and more!Becom... | 1:05:33 | anhören |
| 0255 - Lord of the Rings "Religious and Catholic" » What Did Tolkien Mean? | 06.09.2021 09:00 | Did Tolkien really say that the Lord of the Rings is “fundamentally religious and Catholic”? What did he mean by that? Join us as we explore the topic. | Did Tolkien really say that the Lord of the Rings is “fundamentally religious and Catholic”? What did he mean by that? Join us as we explore the topic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w... | 50:17 | anhören |
| 0254 - Númenor's Religion (and Purpose) | 30.08.2021 09:00 | Why did Númenor exist? Was it simply to reward the Edain and their descendants? Or was there some greater purpose that impacted the rest of Arda, and perhaps even the Cosmos? In episode 254, we’re exploring the Religion of Númenor in order to better... | Why did Númenor exist? Was it simply to reward the Edain and their descendants? Or was there some greater purpose that impacted the rest of Arda, and perhaps even the Cosmos?In episode 254, we’re e... | 1:00:36 | anhören |
| 0253 - The Silmarillion: 3 Major Problems | 23.08.2021 09:00 | In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them). For many Tolkien fans, even asserting that there are problems with a work like The Silmarillion might be considered... | In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them). For many Tolkien fans, even asserting that there are problems with a ... | 58:25 | anhören |
| 0252 - Birds of Middle-earth: Swans, Eagles, Crows, Thrushes - Interview with Ornithologist Jon Rice | 16.08.2021 09:00 | Eagles, swans, thrushes, crows, gulls . . . We discuss the massive and iconic role that birds play in Middle-earth, with ornithologist and Tolkien-fan Jonathan Rice! | Eagles, swans, thrushes, crows, gulls . . .We discuss the massive and iconic role that birds play in Middle-earth, with ornithologist and Tolkien-fan Jonathan Rice!Become a supporter of this podcast: ... | 1:17:23 | anhören |
| LOTR on Prime & the TWO TREES??? | 10.08.2021 09:00 | By the stars of Elbereth!!! It’s the Two Trees of Valinor!!! On August 2nd, Amazon gave us a release date for LOTR on Prime plus the first official image for the show. And what an image it is! In this latest video, Greta and John break down the... | By the stars of Elbereth!!! It’s the Two Trees of Valinor!!!On August 2nd, Amazon gave us a release date for LOTR on Prime plus the first official image for the show. And what an image it is!In this... | 26:31 | anhören |
| 0251 - The Nature of Middle-earth: An Interview with Carl Hostetter | 06.08.2021 09:00 | An interview with Carl Hostetter, editor of the newest Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth! | An interview with Carl Hostetter, editor of the newest Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:00:56 | anhören |
| The Music of the Ainur | 02.08.2021 09:00 | This week, we treat you to the first chapter of John's book, Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur. To listen to the whole thing, head on over to Audible. You can also get the audiobook by supporting us on Patreon! For other ways to... | This week, we treat you to the first chapter of John's book, Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur. To listen to the whole thing, head on over to Audible. You can also get the audioboo... | 29:07 | anhören |
| 0250 - LOTR TV: Hobbits, Nudity, Silmarillion Rights, and more! | 26.07.2021 09:00 | A ton of big news about Amazon's LOTR on Prime dropped on Tuesday (7/20/2021). In Episode 250, we discuss all of it, where it came from, how accurate it might be, and what it all means! Topics include the Tolkien Estate, Tolkien experts, nudity,... | A ton of big news about Amazon's LOTR on Prime dropped on Tuesday (7/20/2021). In Episode 250, we discuss all of it, where it came from, how accurate it might be, and what it all means!Topics include ... | 45:01 | anhören |
| The Seed of Middle-earth (Limited Time) | 19.07.2021 09:00 | This week, we treat you to the first 2 chapters of John's book, Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien! Enjoy! | This week, we treat you to the first 2 chapters of John's book, Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien! Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkie... | 23:26 | anhören |
| 0249 - Akallabêth - 2021 | 12.07.2021 09:00 | In episode 249, we re-visit "Akallabêth", Tolkien's beautiful account of the rise and fall of Númenor. | In episode 249, we re-visit "Akallabêth", Tolkien's beautiful account of the rise and fall of Númenor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/s... | 1:21:55 | anhören |
| 0248 - Helm Hammerhand & The War of the Rohirrim | 05.07.2021 09:00 | On episode 248, we explore the legend of Helm Hammerhand and the War of the Rohirrim, which is the subject of a forthcoming film from New Line Cinema. Join us! | On episode 248, we explore the legend of Helm Hammerhand and the War of the Rohirrim, which is the subject of a forthcoming film from New Line Cinema. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: htt... | 52:49 | anhören |
| 0247 - The Good News of the Return of the King: An Interview with Michael Jahosky | 28.06.2021 09:00 | John interviews author Michael Jahosky on his book The Good News of the Return of the King. Join us! | John interviews author Michael Jahosky on his book The Good News of the Return of the King. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/suppo... | 1:14:41 | anhören |
| 0246 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 12: The Peoples of Middle-earth | 21.06.2021 09:00 | On episode 246, we complete our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 12, The Peoples of Middle-earth. Join us! | On episode 246, we complete our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 12, The Peoples of Middle-earth. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker... | 54:28 | anhören |
| 0245 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 11: The War of the Jewels | 14.06.2021 09:00 | On episode 245, we continue our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 11, The War of the Jewels. Join us! | On episode 245, we continue our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 11, The War of the Jewels. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p... | 58:13 | anhören |
| 0244 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 10: Morgoth's Ring | 07.06.2021 09:00 | On episode 244, we survey Morgoth's Ring, volume 10 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 244, we survey Morgoth's Ring, volume 10 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/suppor... | 1:12:11 | anhören |
| 0243 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 9: Sauron Defeated - Pt 2 | 31.05.2021 10:00 | On episode 243, we survey the second part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 243, we survey the second part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-r... | 39:25 | anhören |
| 0242 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 9: Sauron Defeated - Pt 1 | 24.05.2021 09:00 | On episode 242, we survey the first part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 242, we survey the first part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-ro... | 43:45 | anhören |
| 0241 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 8: The War of the Ring | 17.05.2021 09:00 | On episode 241, we survey The War of the Ring, volume 8 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 241, we survey The War of the Ring, volume 8 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/su... | 53:25 | anhören |
| 0240 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 7: The Treason of Isengard | 10.05.2021 09:00 | On episode 240, we survey The Treason of Isengard, volume 7 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 240, we survey The Treason of Isengard, volume 7 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--522275... | 53:02 | anhören |
| 0239 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 6: The Return of the Shadow | 03.05.2021 09:00 | On episode 239, we survey The Return of the Shadow, volume 6 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 239, we survey The Return of the Shadow, volume 6 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52227... | 1:03:16 | anhören |
| 0238 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 5: The Lost Road and Other Writings | 26.04.2021 09:00 | On episode 238, we survey The Lost Road and Other Writings, volume 5 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 238, we survey The Lost Road and Other Writings, volume 5 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-roa... | 57:42 | anhören |
| 0237 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 4: The Shaping of Middle-earth | 19.04.2021 09:00 | On episode 237, we survey The Shaping of Middle-earth, volume 4 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 237, we survey The Shaping of Middle-earth, volume 4 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52... | 44:00 | anhören |
| 0236 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 3: The Lays of Beleriand | 12.04.2021 09:00 | On episode 236, we survey The Lays of Beleriand, volume 3 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us! | On episode 236, we survey The Lays of Beleriand, volume 3 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/... | 59:39 | anhören |
| 0235 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 2: The Book of Lost Tales II | 29.03.2021 09:30 | On episode 235, we are continuing our tour of The History of Middle-earth series as we survey The Book of Lost Tales II. The Book of Lost Tales II contains the earliest versions of legends including "Beren and Lúthien", "The Children of Húrin", "The... | On episode 235, we are continuing our tour of The History of Middle-earth series as we survey The Book of Lost Tales II.The Book of Lost Tales II contains the earliest versions of legends including "B... | 1:18:24 | anhören |
| 0234 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 3 | 22.03.2021 10:00 | On episode 234, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the last 6 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I. | On episode 234, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the last 6 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com... | 59:05 | anhören |
| 0233 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 2 | 16.03.2021 09:00 | On episode 233, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the first 4 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I. | On episode 233, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the first 4 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co... | 1:03:03 | anhören |
| 0232 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 1 | 09.03.2021 13:07 | On episode 232, we commence our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, beginning with The Book of Lost Tales I. | On episode 232, we commence our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, beginning with The Book of Lost Tales I.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-r... | 54:48 | anhören |
| 0231 - Unfinished Tales - Part 2 | 22.02.2021 10:00 | On this episode, we are continuing our After The Silmarillion series by taking a look at the contents of Unfinished Tales. | On this episode, we are continuing our After The Silmarillion series by taking a look at the contents of Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolki... | 48:55 | anhören |
| 0230 - Unfinished Tales - Part 1 | 15.02.2021 10:00 | ON THIS EPISODE, we embark on our journey through the post-Silmarillion landscape by taking a high-level look at Unfinished Tales. | ON THIS EPISODE, we embark on our journey through the post-Silmarillion landscape by taking a high-level look at Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t... | 1:14:50 | anhören |
| 0229 - The Next Great Journey | 08.02.2021 11:00 | We discuss our journey for the foreseeable future, including our BIG PLAN with regard to tackling the remainder of Tolkien's Middle-earth works. Join us! | We discuss our journey for the foreseeable future, including our BIG PLAN with regard to tackling the remainder of Tolkien's Middle-earth works. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www... | 52:09 | anhören |
| 0228 - Tolkien's Modern Reading - Holly Ordway | 01.02.2021 10:00 | Concerning Tolkien's Modern Reading, the new book from Dr. Holly Ordway... | Concerning Tolkien's Modern Reading, the new book from Dr. Holly Ordway...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:23:24 | anhören |
| 0227 - Tea with Tolkien 2021 | 25.01.2021 10:00 | We catch up with Kaitlyn Facista of Tea With Tolkien about Hobbit Parties, Silmarillion Book Clubs, Middle-earth lore, and a whole bunch more! | We catch up with Kaitlyn Facista of Tea With Tolkien about Hobbit Parties, Silmarillion Book Clubs, Middle-earth lore, and a whole bunch more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c... | 1:10:14 | anhören |
| 0226 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 4: 1950 - 1973 | 18.01.2021 10:00 | Tolkien's life from the publication of Lord of the Rings to his death in 1973. Also, a bit about about Bombadil and the Blue Wizards! | Tolkien's life from the publication of Lord of the Rings to his death in 1973. Also, a bit about about Bombadil and the Blue Wizards!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas... | 1:29:51 | anhören |
| 0225 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 3: 1937 - 1949 | 11.01.2021 10:00 | The publication of The Hobbit, composing Lord of the Rings, and feedback on the Project Northmoor Controversy. | The publication of The Hobbit, composing Lord of the Rings, and feedback on the Project Northmoor Controversy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--522... | 1:04:51 | anhören |
| 0224 - Tolkien & Middle-earth in 2021 | 04.01.2021 10:00 | A look at what's coming for the podcast and Tolkien fandom in 2021, from LOTRonPrime to The Nature of Middle-earth and more! | A look at what's coming for the podcast and Tolkien fandom in 2021, from LOTRonPrime to The Nature of Middle-earth and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tol... | 53:21 | anhören |
| 0223 - Lord of the Rings & Religion - Feedback | 28.12.2020 10:00 | We talk what you all had to say about our Lord of the Rings & Religion and Is Middle-earth Pagan episodes... | We talk what you all had to say about our Lord of the Rings & Religion and Is Middle-earth Pagan episodes...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52227... | 1:14:35 | anhören |
| 0222 - Is Middle-earth Pagan? | 21.12.2020 10:00 | From the very beginning of its history, it is clear that Middle-earth is brimming with great spiritual powers. From the kingship of Manwë to the Elvish love of Elbereth, Tolkien constructs a world where god-like figures seem to govern its affairs. Was... | From the very beginning of its history, it is clear that Middle-earth is brimming with great spiritual powers. From the kingship of Manwë to the Elvish love of Elbereth, Tolkien constructs a world wh... | 1:03:49 | anhören |
| 0221 - The Project Northmoor Controversy | 14.12.2020 10:00 | A deep dive into the ambitious Project Northmoor and The Tolkien Society's concerns in response to it... | A deep dive into the ambitious Project Northmoor and The Tolkien Society's concerns in response to it...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/s... | 17:42 | anhören |
| 0220 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936 | 07.12.2020 11:00 | A look at Tolkien's adult life immediately following World War I.... | A look at Tolkien's adult life immediately following World War I....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 53:35 | anhören |
| 0219 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 | 30.11.2020 11:00 | A look at Tolkien's early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience... | A look at Tolkien's early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 39:58 | anhören |
| 0218 - Lord of the Rings & Religion | 23.11.2020 10:00 | Concerning the influence of Tolkien's religious views on the works of Middle-earth... | Concerning the influence of Tolkien's religious views on the works of Middle-earth...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 59:42 | anhören |
| 0217 - A Tolkien (& Lewis & Rowling) Tour! | 16.11.2020 10:00 | On this episode we are psyched to be discussing an upcoming Tolkien Tour of England and Scotland! We are joined by writer and tour leader Solomon Schmidt, who will tell us all about the Tolkien tour he has planned for the Summer of 2021! By the way,... | On this episode we are psyched to be discussing an upcoming Tolkien Tour of England and Scotland! We are joined by writer and tour leader Solomon Schmidt, who will tell us all about the Tolkien tour h... | 57:24 | anhören |
| 0216 - The Bombadil Enigma - An Interview with Keith Mathison | 09.11.2020 10:00 | Concerning the origin and meaning of Tom Bombadil... | Concerning the origin and meaning of Tom Bombadil...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:16:09 | anhören |
| 0215 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 2 | 02.11.2020 10:00 | The disaster of the Gladden Fields stands as a most notorious event in the history of Middle-earth: a conspiracy of bad fortune and lingering Sauronic malice. Yet what if, despite the doom of Isildur and his men, it can be rightly seen as the first... | The disaster of the Gladden Fields stands as a most notorious event in the history of Middle-earth: a conspiracy of bad fortune and lingering Sauronic malice. Yet what if, despite the doom of Isildur ... | 1:09:35 | anhören |
| 0214 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 1 | 26.10.2020 09:00 | Concerning Isildur's loss of the One Ring... | Concerning Isildur's loss of the One Ring...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:04:26 | anhören |
| 0213 - LOTR on Prime - The Sexxxy Age??? | 19.10.2020 10:00 | We're joined by Clifford Broadway of TheOneRing.net to discuss the recent "sexy scandal" surrounding LOTR on Prime...it's an epic convo, and you don't want to miss it! | We're joined by Clifford Broadway of TheOneRing.net to discuss the recent "sexy scandal" surrounding LOTR on Prime...it's an epic convo, and you don't want to miss it!Become a supporter of this podcas... | 1:33:14 | anhören |
| 0212 - The Dawn of Númenor | 12.10.2020 10:00 | A close look at the founding of Númenor at the beginning of the Second Age... | A close look at the founding of Númenor at the beginning of the Second Age...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:10:26 | anhören |
| 0211 - The White Trees of Gondor | 05.10.2020 09:00 | Concerning the White Trees of Gondor... | Concerning the White Trees of Gondor...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:21:51 | anhören |
| 0210 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 8: The Fate of the Fellowship | 28.09.2020 10:00 | Concerning the later years of Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas... | Concerning the later years of Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:03:34 | anhören |
| 0209 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 7: 2942 - 3017 | 21.09.2020 10:00 | With Smaug vanquished, Erebor & Dale restored, and Dol Guldur abandoned, a new era of peace for Middle-earth seems to have arrived. However, loose ends abound, as Gollum begins his desperate search for the precious, and Sauron begins to execute his... | With Smaug vanquished, Erebor & Dale restored, and Dol Guldur abandoned, a new era of peace for Middle-earth seems to have arrived. However, loose ends abound, as Gollum begins his desperate search fo... | 57:25 | anhören |
| 0208 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 6: 2770 - 2941 | 14.09.2020 10:00 | Concerning the key events of the years TA2770 - TA2941... | Concerning the key events of the years TA2770 - TA2941...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:02:24 | anhören |
| 0207 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 5: 2480 - 2770 | 07.09.2020 10:00 | Concerning the years TA2480 - TA2770... | Concerning the years TA2480 - TA2770...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 55:01 | anhören |
| 0206 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 4: 1977 - 2480 | 31.08.2020 10:00 | Concerning the years TA1977 - TA2480... | Concerning the years TA1977 - TA2480...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:13:21 | anhören |
| 0205 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 3: 861 - 1976 | 24.08.2020 10:00 | We explore the second millennium of the Third Age, from the division of Arnor to the return of the Shadow... | We explore the second millennium of the Third Age, from the division of Arnor to the return of the Shadow...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52227... | 1:10:57 | anhören |
| 0204 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 2: SA3320 - TA861 | 17.08.2020 10:00 | Our journey through the Third Age continues as we explore its first millennium and the early history of Gondor and Arnor... | Our journey through the Third Age continues as we explore its first millennium and the early history of Gondor and Arnor...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolk... | 41:42 | anhören |
| 0203 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 1: Three Millennia | 10.08.2020 09:30 | We begin an extended journey through the history of the Third Age... | We begin an extended journey through the history of the Third Age...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 47:13 | anhören |
| 0202 - The Long Defeat feat. Conor Sweeney | 03.08.2020 10:00 | Concerning Tolkien's idea of the long defeat... | Concerning Tolkien's idea of the long defeat...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:14:05 | anhören |
| Silmarillion Megaguide | 20.07.2020 09:00 | A megaguide to the Silmarillion... | A megaguide to the Silmarillion...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 0:28 | anhören |
| 0201 - CS Lewis & Mythopoeia feat. David Bates | 13.07.2020 10:00 | Concerning CS Lewis, his friendship with Tolkien, and the poem "Mythopoeia"... | Concerning CS Lewis, his friendship with Tolkien, and the poem "Mythopoeia"...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:31:27 | anhören |
| 0200 - What We've Learned from Tolkien (So Far) | 06.07.2020 09:00 | "What we've learned is that we haven't actually learned what we thought we learned..." - GRETA | "What we've learned is that we haven't actually learned what we thought we learned..." - GRETABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:35:34 | anhören |
| 0199 - Tolkien the Anarchist - Pt 2 | 22.06.2020 07:00 | Tolkien's thoughts on Churchill, Stalin, America, Japan, the British Empire, the Roman Empire, and more! | Tolkien's thoughts on Churchill, Stalin, America, Japan, the British Empire, the Roman Empire, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/s... | 59:35 | anhören |
| 0198 - Tolkien the Anarchist - Pt 1 | 15.06.2020 09:00 | A discussion of Tolkien's political ideology... | A discussion of Tolkien's political ideology...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 49:07 | anhören |
| 0197 - 6 Spiritual Insights from Tolkien That Will Change Your Life | 08.06.2020 10:00 | A discussion of key spiritual insights from Tolkien... | A discussion of key spiritual insights from Tolkien...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 38:05 | anhören |
| 0196 - Tolkien vs the Nazis | 01.06.2020 09:00 | Concerning Tolkien's disdain for the Nazis and racialist ideology... | Concerning Tolkien's disdain for the Nazis and racialist ideology...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 56:50 | anhören |
| 0195 - The Future of Middle-earth - 2020 Edition | 25.05.2020 07:00 | It’s a fascinating time to be a fan of Middle-earth. As we wait in eager anticipation for the new Second Age TV series, the future of storytelling in Middle-earth seems wide open. Yet so much hangs in the balance! Will the show be a rousing success,... | It’s a fascinating time to be a fan of Middle-earth. As we wait in eager anticipation for the new Second Age TV series, the future of storytelling in Middle-earth seems wide open. Yet so much hangs ... | 52:47 | anhören |
| 0194 - The Hobbit - The Lost Chapters - Pt3 - The Broken Bridge | 18.05.2020 09:00 | Concerning Tolkien's unpublished 1960 revisions to Chapter 2 of The Hobbit... | Concerning Tolkien's unpublished 1960 revisions to Chapter 2 of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 53:38 | anhören |
| 0193 - The Hobbit - The Lost Chapters - Pt2 - A Well-Planned Party | 11.05.2020 12:06 | Concerning Tolkien's unpublished 1960 revisions to Chapter 1 of The Hobbit... | Concerning Tolkien's unpublished 1960 revisions to Chapter 1 of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 53:11 | anhören |
| 0192 - The Hobbit - The Lost Chapters - Pt1 | 04.05.2020 09:00 | Concerning Tolkien's unfinished revision of The Hobbit from 1960... | Concerning Tolkien's unfinished revision of The Hobbit from 1960...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 45:16 | anhören |
| 0191 - Unfinished Tales - The Quest of Erebor - Pt 2 | 27.04.2020 04:30 | A discussion of the second part of "The Quest of Erebor" from Unfinished Tales. | A discussion of the second part of "The Quest of Erebor" from Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:12:18 | anhören |
| 0190 - Unfinished Tales - The Quest of Erebor - Pt 1 | 20.04.2020 05:00 | A discussion of the first part of "The Quest of Erebor" from Unfinished Tales. | A discussion of the first part of "The Quest of Erebor" from Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 47:34 | anhören |
| 0189 - The Tolkienian Spirit in a Time of Crisis | 21.03.2020 18:00 | As fans of Tolkien, what part do we have to play in the Coronavirus pandemic crisis? | As fans of Tolkien, what part do we have to play in the Coronavirus pandemic crisis?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 37:07 | anhören |
| 0188 - The Mariner's Mailbag | 11.03.2020 09:00 | It's mail time! We tackle a bunch of questions and comments from our amazing listeners! | It's mail time! We tackle a bunch of questions and comments from our amazing listeners!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 55:17 | anhören |
| 0187 - Unfinished Tales - Aldarion & Erendis - The Mariner's Wife - Pt 4 (Second Age Deep Dive) | 24.02.2020 11:00 | Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife - Part Four. Join us as we continue to explore this little-known tale of Númenor! | Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife - Part Four. Join us as we continue to explore this little-known tale of Númenor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkie... | 57:59 | anhören |
| Lord of the Rings Card Game - Our Interview on the Card Talk Podcast | 18.02.2020 20:04 | Our guest appearance on the Card Talk Podcast, all about Lord of the Rings: The Card Game! | Our guest appearance on the Card Talk Podcast, all about Lord of the Rings: The Card Game!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:39:49 | anhören |
| 0186 - Unfinished Tales - Aldarion & Erendis - The Mariner's Wife - Pt 3 (Second Age Deep Dive) | 10.02.2020 11:00 | Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife - Part Three. Join us as we continue to explore this little-known tale of Númenor! | Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife - Part Three. Join us as we continue to explore this little-known tale of Númenor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolki... | 1:16:59 | anhören |
| 0185 - Unfinished Tales - Aldarion & Erendis - The Mariner's Wife - Pt 2 (Second Age Deep Dive) | 27.01.2020 11:30 | "Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" - Part Two. Join us as we explore this little-known tale of Númenor! | "Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" - Part Two. Join us as we explore this little-known tale of Númenor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--522... | 47:16 | anhören |
| 0184 - In Memoriam: Christopher Tolkien (1924 - 2020) | 17.01.2020 16:38 | Christopher Tolkien, youngest son of JRR Tolkien, passed away on January 15th, 2020. On this episode, we pay tribute to Christopher and the indispensable role he played in securing and expanding the literary legacy of his father. | Christopher Tolkien, youngest son of JRR Tolkien, passed away on January 15th, 2020. On this episode, we pay tribute to Christopher and the indispensable role he played in securing and expanding the l... | 49:15 | anhören |
| 0183 - Unfinished Tales - Aldarion & Erendis - The Mariner's Wife - Pt 1 (Second Age Deep Dive) | 13.01.2020 13:38 | "Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" - Part One. Join us as we explore this little-known tale of Númenor! | "Aldarion & Erendis: The Mariner's Wife" - Part One. Join us as we explore this little-known tale of Númenor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--522... | 1:08:58 | anhören |
| 0182 - Mathoms - 2020 Plans, Mailbag, and More!!! | 06.01.2020 14:01 | 2020 plans, mailbag, LOTRonPrime News, and more!!!! | 2020 plans, mailbag, LOTRonPrime News, and more!!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:08:03 | anhören |
| 0181 - A Long Expected Mailbag | 16.12.2019 13:37 | Our overdue mailbag episode, featuring discussions of all kinds of wonderful Tolkien miscellany... | Our overdue mailbag episode, featuring discussions of all kinds of wonderful Tolkien miscellany...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support... | 1:11:16 | anhören |
| 0180 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akallabêth Re-read Pt 4 | 11.11.2019 12:00 | Akallabêth re-read concludes: Ar-Pharazôn attacks Valinor and Númenor is destroyed! | Akallabêth re-read concludes: Ar-Pharazôn attacks Valinor and Númenor is destroyed!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 48:01 | anhören |
| 0179 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akkalabêth Re-read Pt 3 | 30.10.2019 11:00 | Akallabêth re-read continues: concerning Sauron's Númenorean Vacation! | Akallabêth re-read continues: concerning Sauron's Númenorean Vacation!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 57:15 | anhören |
| All Tales May Come True - Concerning Tolkien's Creative Mysticism | 14.10.2019 17:03 | What does Tolkien mean when he says "All Tales May Come True"? | What does Tolkien mean when he says "All Tales May Come True"?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 7:22 | anhören |
| 0178 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akkalabêth Re-read Pt 2 | 07.10.2019 10:00 | "Akallabêth" re-read continues: the return of Sauron and the rise of Ar-Pharazôn! | "Akallabêth" re-read continues: the return of Sauron and the rise of Ar-Pharazôn!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 39:34 | anhören |
| 0177 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akkalabêth Re-read Pt 1 | 30.09.2019 10:00 | Second Age Deep Dive continues - re-reading Akallabêth!!! | Second Age Deep Dive continues - re-reading Akallabêth!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 53:44 | anhören |
| 0176 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Key Themes of the Second Age | 23.09.2019 10:00 | Our Second Age Deep Dive continues! This time we examine the key themes of the Second Age using Tolkien's 1951 letter to publisher Milton Waldman. If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! For more on this... | Our Second Age Deep Dive continues! This time we examine the key themes of the Second Age using Tolkien's 1951 letter to publisher Milton Waldman. If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us f... | 58:10 | anhören |
| 0175 - September 2019 Mailbag | 16.09.2019 10:00 | Our first monthly mailbag in the hizzouse!!! | Our first monthly mailbag in the hizzouse!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 46:25 | anhören |
| 0174 - LOTR TV / Second Age Deep Dive - A Description of Númenor | 09.09.2019 10:30 | An exploration of Númenor's geography and culture, as found in Unfinished Tales! | An exploration of Númenor's geography and culture, as found in Unfinished Tales!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 50:11 | anhören |
| 0173 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive - The Tale of Years Pt2 | 02.09.2019 10:00 | We continue our Second Age Deep Dive with the Tale of Years Pt 2 from LOTR Appendix B. | We continue our Second Age Deep Dive with the Tale of Years Pt 2 from LOTR Appendix B.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 56:44 | anhören |
| 0172 - LOTR TV / Second Age Deep Dive - The Tale of Years Pt1 | 26.08.2019 10:00 | Second Age Deep Dive Part 1! An examination of the LOTR Appendix B timeline. | Second Age Deep Dive Part 1! An examination of the LOTR Appendix B timeline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 49:28 | anhören |
| 0171 - Tolkien on the Meaning of Life (Letter 310) | 19.08.2019 13:47 | We discuss Tolkien's surprising insights on the meaning of life, as found in a 1969 letter. | We discuss Tolkien's surprising insights on the meaning of life, as found in a 1969 letter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 50:59 | anhören |
| 0170 - Lord of the Rings TV: The Creative Team | 12.08.2019 11:00 | We discuss the recent Creative Team announcement from the Amazon LOTR TV show! | We discuss the recent Creative Team announcement from the Amazon LOTR TV show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:09:51 | anhören |
| 0169 - Concerning The Hobbit (Animated Film) | 05.08.2019 11:00 | On this episode, we discuss the animated Hobbit film from 1977. Enjoy! | On this episode, we discuss the animated Hobbit film from 1977. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:06:44 | anhören |
| 0168 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies" | 29.07.2019 10:00 | On this episode, we discuss the final film in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies! | On this episode, we discuss the final film in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52227... | 1:15:41 | anhören |
| 0167 - The Hobbit - Ch19 - The Last Stage | 22.07.2019 10:00 | Concerning "The Last Stage", the 19th and final chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "The Last Stage", the 19th and final chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 47:16 | anhören |
| 0166 - The Hobbit - Ch18 - The Return Journey | 15.07.2019 13:32 | Concerning "The Return Journey", the 18th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "The Return Journey", the 18th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 41:58 | anhören |
| 0165 - The Hobbit - Ch17 - The Clouds Burst | 08.07.2019 13:53 | Concerning "The Clouds Burst", the 17th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "The Clouds Burst", the 17th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 59:29 | anhören |
| 0164 -The Hobbit - Ch16 - A Thief in the Night | 01.07.2019 11:37 | Concerning "A Thief in the Night", the 16th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "A Thief in the Night", the 16th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 59:06 | anhören |
| 0163 - The Hobbit - Ch15 - The Gathering of the Clouds | 24.06.2019 13:06 | Concerning "The Gathering of the Clouds", the 15th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "The Gathering of the Clouds", the 15th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:05:42 | anhören |
| 0162 - The Hobbit - Ch14 - Fire and Water | 17.06.2019 12:45 | Concerning "Fire and Water", the 14th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "Fire and Water", the 14th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:08:53 | anhören |
| 0161 - The Hobbit - Ch13 - Not At Home | 13.06.2019 12:55 | Concerning "Not at Home", the 13th chapter of The Hobbit... | Concerning "Not at Home", the 13th chapter of The Hobbit...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 57:56 | anhören |
| 0160 - Concerning TOLKIEN (the film) | 06.06.2019 01:31 | A discussion of the recent Tolkien biopic... | A discussion of the recent Tolkien biopic...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:12:27 | anhören |
| 0159 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" | 31.05.2019 14:21 | Concerning Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”… If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (film discussion starts at 21:00)... Beorn Mirkwood / Spiders Woodelves / Barrels... | Concerning Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”… If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (film discussion star... | 1:38:47 | anhören |
| 0158 - The Hobbit - Ch12 - Inside Information | 28.05.2019 12:30 | Concerning "Inside Information", from a stealthy scout to a seething serpent... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 11:00)... Bilbo Still Proving Himself... | Concerning "Inside Information", from a stealthy scout to a seething serpent... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discus... | 1:27:58 | anhören |
| 0157 - The Hobbit - Ch11 - On the Doorstep | 13.05.2019 17:26 | Concerning "On the Doorstep", from mountain mists to enchanted entrances... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 6:30)... Sorry for the absence First By... | Concerning "On the Doorstep", from mountain mists to enchanted entrances... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion... | 47:44 | anhören |
| 0156 - The Hobbit - Ch10 - A Warm Welcome | 01.04.2019 01:23 | Concerning "A Warm Welcome", from apple aversions to royal returns... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed... @LOTRonPrime Update (Amazon TV Show) Bilbo's 51st Birthday! The Long Lake... | Concerning "A Warm Welcome", from apple aversions to royal returns... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed... @LOTRonPrime Update (A... | 57:25 | anhören |
| 0155 - The Hobbit - Ch09 - Barrels Out of Bond | 18.03.2019 01:25 | Concerning "Barrels Out of Bond", from Elvish ensnarement to Bilbo's boldness... Book discussion begins at 15:55 in the episode. Topics discussed... The Wood-Elves Bilbo's use of the Ring The Elvenking's palace Mr. Baggins, alone and unaided... Bilbo... | Concerning "Barrels Out of Bond", from Elvish ensnarement to Bilbo's boldness... Book discussion begins at 15:55 in the episode. Topics discussed... The Wood-Elves Bilbo's use of the Ring The Elvenkin... | 1:14:06 | anhören |
| LOTR on Amazon = Numenor and the Second Age!!! | 09.03.2019 22:42 | On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, we discuss the big news from the @LOTRonPrime Twitter account this past week, and what it means for the future of the show. You can watch the video of this show on our Facebook page:... | On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, we discuss the big news from the @LOTRonPrime Twitter account this past week, and what it means for the future of the show. You can watch the video of this... | 16:10 | anhören |
| 0154 - The Hobbit - Ch08 - Flies and Spiders | 04.03.2019 14:50 | Concerning "Flies and Spiders", Chapter 8 of The Hobbit! Ugggg...giant spiders. And more digs at Bombur (poor Bombur). Plus a new segment! Lord of the Rings on Prime on Twitter on the Tolkien Road. Or LOT-Ron-Prime!!! So much more fantastical... | Concerning "Flies and Spiders", Chapter 8 of The Hobbit!Ugggg...giant spiders. And more digs at Bombur (poor Bombur). Plus a new segment! Lord of the Rings on Prime on Twitter on the Tolkien Road. Or ... | 1:06:05 | anhören |
| 0153 - The Hobbit - Ch07 - Queer Lodgings | 18.02.2019 01:18 | Concerning "Queer Lodgings", from Beorn's manor to the borders of Mirkwood... Topics discussed... We try out some new theme songs! What do y'all think? - 1:00 You gotta support the things you love! Support the show financially if you are able! - 7:45... | Concerning "Queer Lodgings", from Beorn's manor to the borders of Mirkwood... Topics discussed... We try out some new theme songs! What do y'all think? - 1:00 You gotta support the things you love! Su... | 1:19:43 | anhören |
| 0152 - Is there a future for The Tolkien Road? | 04.02.2019 16:19 | The Tolkien Road has now been on the air for 4 years, and it's time for us to be completely transparent with you all as we face some hard truths... | The Tolkien Road has now been on the air for 4 years, and it's time for us to be completely transparent with you all as we face some hard truths...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea... | 33:13 | anhören |
| 0151 - Concerning Gollum | 28.01.2019 18:22 | On this episode, we consider everyone's favorite strangely lovable wretch, Gollum (aka Smeagol), and specifically, the nature of the tragedies that surrounds his life. For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit... | On this episode, we consider everyone's favorite strangely lovable wretch, Gollum (aka Smeagol), and specifically, the nature of the tragedies that surrounds his life. For more on this episode and T... | 42:34 | anhören |
| 0150 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" | 25.11.2018 23:42 | Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"...we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Jackson's first Hobbit film. Topics include Guillermo del Toro (the original director), the philosophy of literary adaptation, the dwarf... | Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"...we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Jackson's first Hobbit film. Topics include Guillermo del Toro (the original director), t... | 59:49 | anhören |
| 0149 - The Hobbit - Ch06 - Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire | 19.11.2018 13:46 | Concerning "Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire", from fir-tree firebombs to eagle-eyed escapes... Catching Up With the Gang - 3:00 The Landslide - 14:30 Wargs! - 19:00 Eagles! - 28:00 Bilbo's Dream - 37:00 Haiku - 41:00 For more on this episode and... | Concerning "Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire", from fir-tree firebombs to eagle-eyed escapes... Catching Up With the Gang - 3:00 The Landslide - 14:30 Wargs! - 19:00 Eagles! - 28:00 Bilbo's Dream -... | 47:55 | anhören |
| 0148 - The Hobbit - Ch05 - Riddles in the Dark | 12.11.2018 13:16 | Concerning "Riddles in the Dark", from random rings to perilous pity... Bilbo Wakes Up - 2:00 Old Gollum - 8:30 The Riddle Game - 28:00 Bilbo's Escape - 47:00 Haiku - 57:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit... | Concerning "Riddles in the Dark", from random rings to perilous pity... Bilbo Wakes Up - 2:00 Old Gollum - 8:30 The Riddle Game - 28:00 Bilbo's Escape - 47:00 Haiku - 57:00 For more on this episode an... | 1:02:39 | anhören |
| 0147 - The Hobbit - Ch04 - Over Hill and Under Hill | 05.11.2018 23:14 | Concerning "Over Hill and Under Hill", from giants and Goblins to Bilbo bonked... Intro - 2:00 Terrains! - 5:00 The Stone Giants - 14:00 Goblins - 21:00 Goblin Songs & Mimesis - 32:00 Goblin Culture - 43:00 The Chase - 45:00 Haiku Time - 52:30 For... | Concerning "Over Hill and Under Hill", from giants and Goblins to Bilbo bonked... Intro - 2:00 Terrains! - 5:00 The Stone Giants - 14:00 Goblins - 21:00 Goblin Songs & Mimesis - 32:00 Goblin Culture -... | 56:01 | anhören |
| John's Interview on Tolkien with Catholic Studies Academy | 30.10.2018 17:47 | I was recently interviewed by Dr. Ben Smith of Catholic Studies Academy on "Philosophical and Theological Themes in Tolkien". It was a great discussion! You can listen to the episode here. Better yet, you can subscribe to the Catholic Studies Academy podcast on your preferred app. Enjoy!!! | I was recently interviewed by Dr. Ben Smith of Catholic Studies Academy on "Philosophical and Theological Themes in Tolkien". It was a great discussion! You can listen to the episode here. Better ye... | Unbekannt | anhören |
| 0146 - The Hobbit - Ch03 - A Short Rest | 30.10.2018 12:49 | Concerning "A Short Rest", from over-merry elves to a fortnight with Elrond... Intro - 2:00 The Problem of the Annoying Elves - 7:00 Elrond & the Last Homely House - 16:00 Haiku Time - 26:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast,... | Concerning "A Short Rest", from over-merry elves to a fortnight with Elrond... Intro - 2:00 The Problem of the Annoying Elves - 7:00 Elrond & the Last Homely House - 16:00 Haiku Time - 26:00 For more ... | 30:39 | anhören |
| 0145 - The Hobbit - Ch02 - Roast Mutton | 22.10.2018 17:40 | Concerning “Roast Mutton”, from bumbling burglary to trolling Trolls... Bilbo Catches Up - 2:00 Landscapes & Verisimilitude - 19:00 Trolls! - 22:00 Looting the Looters - 36:00 Haiku Time - 41:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast,... | Concerning “Roast Mutton”, from bumbling burglary to trolling Trolls... Bilbo Catches Up - 2:00 Landscapes & Verisimilitude - 19:00 Trolls! - 22:00 Looting the Looters - 36:00 Haiku Time - 41:00 F... | 46:14 | anhören |
| 0144 - The Hobbit - Ch01 - An Unexpected Party | 16.10.2018 17:50 | Concerning "An Unexpected Party", from Gandalf's gamble to Dwarvish designs... We're Back! - 1:00 First Time I Read The Hobbit - 6:30 "In a Hole in the Ground..." - 11:00 Bilbo & Gandalf - 18:30 The Dwarves - 31:30 "Far Over the Misty Mountains... | Concerning "An Unexpected Party", from Gandalf's gamble to Dwarvish designs... We're Back! - 1:00 First Time I Read The Hobbit - 6:30 "In a Hole in the Ground..." - 11:00 Bilbo & Gandalf - 18:30 The... | 1:05:00 | anhören |
| The Hobbit - Journey to the Misty Mountains | 10.08.2018 16:43 | Hey there fellow travelers! John here to let you know that it's time to get on the road again! Beginning in September, we will begin our journey through The Hobbit. This 8 episode podcast series will include in-depth, chapter-by-chapter discussions of... | Hey there fellow travelers! John here to let you know that it's time to get on the road again! Beginning in September, we will begin our journey through The Hobbit. This 8 episode podcast series will ... | 1:34 | anhören |
| 0143 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "Return of the King" | 28.05.2018 17:08 | Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic adaptation of "Return of the King", from mucky mouths to western ways... For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter... | Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic adaptation of "Return of the King", from mucky mouths to western ways... For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Fac... | 1:39:41 | anhören |
| 0142 - The Lord of the Rings - The Epilogue | 22.04.2018 23:28 | Concerning The Lord of the Rings’ Epilogue, from Sam’s stories to the sigh of the sea… Why Wasn't It Included? - 4:00 Version 1 - 18:00 Version 2 - 33:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or... | Concerning The Lord of the Rings’ Epilogue, from Sam’s stories to the sigh of the sea… Why Wasn't It Included? - 4:00 Version 1 - 18:00 Version 2 - 33:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien... | 48:56 | anhören |
| 0141 - The Lord of the Rings - Concerning Dwarves (Appendix A.III) | 14.04.2018 22:37 | Concerning the Dwarves, from Durin’s dawn to Gimli’s glory... Durin the Deathless Erebor, the Arkenstone, and Smaug Thror, Thrain, and the Last Dwarf Ring Azog & the Battle of Azanulbizar Thrain & the Ring Thorin Meets Gandalf Dís, Dwarf-woman Gimli... | Concerning the Dwarves, from Durin’s dawn to Gimli’s glory... Durin the Deathless Erebor, the Arkenstone, and Smaug Thror, Thrain, and the Last Dwarf Ring Azog & the Battle of Azanulbizar Thrain &... | 49:48 | anhören |
| 0140 - The Passion of Frodo (Letter 246) | 24.03.2018 18:30 | For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com. | For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Finally, please send correspondence to Tol... | 1:02:37 | anhören |
| 0139 - The Lord of the Rings - Concerning Rohan (Appendix A.II) | 17.03.2018 22:24 | Concerning Rohan, from Eorl’s oath to Eomer’s ascension... Origins of the Rohirrim / Eorl’s Triumph - 3:00 Eorl, Horsetamer / Felaróf - 11:30 Helm Hammerhand vs. the Dunlendings - 17:45 Saruman’s Dawn - 29:30 Théoden & Eómer - 34:00 Correspondence -... | Concerning Rohan, from Eorl’s oath to Eomer’s ascension... Origins of the Rohirrim / Eorl’s Triumph - 3:00 Eorl, Horsetamer / Felaróf - 11:30 Helm Hammerhand vs. the Dunlendings - 17:45 Saruman... | 45:26 | anhören |
| 0138 - The Lord of the Rings - Concerning Aragorn and Arwen (Appendix A.I.v) | 03.03.2018 23:37 | Concerning the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen, from Arador and Arathorn to Elessar and the Evenstar... Tolkien's Overture - Coming Soon! - 3:00 Background (Arathorn, Aragorn, & Arnor) - 7:00 Arwen, Gilraen, Elrond - 12:00 Aragorn in the wilderness - 24:00... | Concerning the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen, from Arador and Arathorn to Elessar and the Evenstar... Tolkien's Overture - Coming Soon! - 3:00 Background (Arathorn, Aragorn, & Arnor) - 7:00 Arwen, Gilraen... | 1:04:57 | anhören |
| 0137 - The Lord of the Rings - The Appendices - An Overview | 24.02.2018 18:29 | Concerning the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings, from the Annals of Anadûnê to the lineage of the Zaragambas... Appendix A - Annals of the Kings and Rulers - 9:00 Appendix B - The Tale of Years - 17:30 Appendix C - Family Trees - 25:00 Appendix D... | Concerning the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings, from the Annals of Anadûnê to the lineage of the Zaragambas... Appendix A - Annals of the Kings and Rulers - 9:00 Appendix B - The Tale of Years -... | 55:00 | anhören |
| 0136 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch9 - The Grey Havens | 07.02.2018 14:33 | Concerning “The Grey Havens”, from sowing seeds to sails of sorrow... Restoring the Shire - 1:30 Galadriel’s Gift - 6:30 Frodo’s Wounds - 12:00 The Red Book - 18:30 "Saved, but not for me…" - 29:00 "Well, I’m back…" - 53:00 Haiku / Correspondence -... | Concerning “The Grey Havens”, from sowing seeds to sails of sorrow... Restoring the Shire - 1:30 Galadriel’s Gift - 6:30 Frodo’s Wounds - 12:00 The Red Book - 18:30 "Saved, but not for me…... | 1:13:21 | anhören |
| 0135 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch8 - The Scouring of the Shire | 29.01.2018 16:58 | Concerning “The Scouring of the Shire”, from surly Shiriffs to snarky Sharkey... At the Gate - 2:00 The Shiriffs - 16:45 Shock in Bywater - 25:00 Farmer Cotton’s Ambush - 34:00 Sharkey and Pimple? - 37:30 The Battle of Bywater - 45:30 Hobbiton / Ted... | Concerning “The Scouring of the Shire”, from surly Shiriffs to snarky Sharkey... At the Gate - 2:00 The Shiriffs - 16:45 Shock in Bywater - 25:00 Farmer Cotton’s Ambush - 34:00 Sharkey and Pim... | 1:21:55 | anhören |
| 0134 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch7 - Homeward Bound | 13.01.2018 17:52 | Concerning “Homeward Bound”, from banter with Butterbur to goodbyes for Gandalf... The 6th of October / Passing Weathertop - 7:20 The State of Bree / A Chat with Butterbur - 17:00 Goodbye to Gandalf - 33:30 Haiku / Correspondence - 38:50 For more... | Concerning “Homeward Bound”, from banter with Butterbur to goodbyes for Gandalf... The 6th of October / Passing Weathertop - 7:20 The State of Bree / A Chat with Butterbur - 17:00 Goodbye to ... | 52:13 | anhören |
| 0133 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch6 - Many Partings | 06.01.2018 19:59 | Concerning “Many Partings”, from Théoden’s burial to Bilbo’s twilight... Frodo Begs Leave - 2:30 Théoden’s Burial - 6:00 A Chat with Treebeard - 16:00 Catching Up with Saruman - 30:00 Rivendell & Bilbo - 40:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 51:00 For... | Concerning “Many Partings”, from Théoden’s burial to Bilbo’s twilight... Frodo Begs Leave - 2:30 Théoden’s Burial - 6:00 A Chat with Treebeard - 16:00 Catching Up with Saruman - 30:00 R... | 57:37 | anhören |
| 0132 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch5 - The Steward and the King | 30.12.2017 19:09 | Concerning “The Steward and the King”, from Éowyn’s angst to Elessar’s ascension... Éowyn & Faramir - 9:00 The Coronation - 53:00 Beregond & Éomer - 59:00 Nimloth’s Sapling - 1:04:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 1:08:00 For more on this episode and The... | Concerning “The Steward and the King”, from Éowyn’s angst to Elessar’s ascension... Éowyn & Faramir - 9:00 The Coronation - 53:00 Beregond & Éomer - 59:00 Nimloth’s Sapling - 1:04:00 Haik... | 1:13:30 | anhören |
| 0131 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch4 - The Field of Cormallen | 02.12.2017 20:04 | Concerning “The Field of Cormallen”, from eagles’ wings to minstrels’ songs... The Eagles Are Coming! - 2:30 Rescuing Frodo & Sam - 12:00 “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” - 17:30 Long live the Halflings - 28:00 The Fellowship Reunited -... | Concerning “The Field of Cormallen”, from eagles’ wings to minstrels’ songs... The Eagles Are Coming! - 2:30 Rescuing Frodo & Sam - 12:00 “Is everything sad going to come untrue?” - 17:30 ... | 54:37 | anhören |
| 0130 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch3 - Mount Doom | 25.11.2017 18:06 | Concerning “Mount Doom”, from last legs to the end of all things... LOTR Amazon TV - Coming in 2020? - 2:00 The Long and Winding Path to Mt. Doom - 20:00 Sauron’s Folly - 29:00 Climbing Mount Doom - 39:00 Gollum’s Return - 52:00 The Crack of Doom -... | Concerning “Mount Doom”, from last legs to the end of all things... LOTR Amazon TV - Coming in 2020? - 2:00 The Long and Winding Path to Mt. Doom - 20:00 Sauron’s Folly - 29:00 Climbing Mount Do... | 1:38:32 | anhören |
| 0129 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch2 - The Land of Shadow | 18.11.2017 18:46 | Concerning “The Land of Shadow”, from the Morgai march to Sam’s star... What a Week! - Amazon, LOTR, Christopher, etc - 1:30 The Lay of the Land - 19:00 The Escape from Cirith Ungol - 23:30 Hope Out of the West - 29:00 Along the Morgai - 33:30 A... | Concerning “The Land of Shadow”, from the Morgai march to Sam’s star... What a Week! - Amazon, LOTR, Christopher, etc - 1:30 The Lay of the Land - 19:00 The Escape from Cirith Ungol - 23:30 Hope... | 1:02:06 | anhören |
| Amazon Announces a LOTR Prequel TV Series! What We Know... | 14.11.2017 18:29 | BOOM! Tolkien fans got big news yesterday with the official announcement from Amazon that they will be producing a "LOTR Prequel" TV series with the blessing of The Tolkien Estate and Trust. On this special episode, Greta and I discuss the details of... | BOOM! Tolkien fans got big news yesterday with the official announcement from Amazon that they will be producing a "LOTR Prequel" TV series with the blessing of The Tolkien Estate and Trust. On this s... | 19:29 | anhören |
| 0128 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk6 - Ch1 - The Tower of Cirith Ungol | 13.11.2017 19:32 | Concerning “The Tower of Cirith Ungol”, from finding Frodo to offing Orcs... Sam Outside the Gates - 6:30 The Landscape of Mordor - 15:00 Sam & the Ring - 24:00 The Two Watchers - 28:00 Sam the Elf-Warrior - 35:30 Shagrat vs. Snaga - 40:30 Sam Sings... | Concerning “The Tower of Cirith Ungol”, from finding Frodo to offing Orcs... Sam Outside the Gates - 6:30 The Landscape of Mordor - 15:00 Sam & the Ring - 24:00 The Two Watchers - 28:00 Sam the El... | 1:13:27 | anhören |
| 0127 - The Future of Middle-earth - Part 2 | 04.11.2017 17:17 | WE'RE BACK!!! Sorry for the delay... We pick up where we left off in Episode 125 with a discussion of the BREAKING NEWS that the Tolkien Estate is apparently in talks with Amazon (and perhaps other studios) about a Middle-earth TV show. SAY WHAT!?!?... | WE'RE BACK!!! Sorry for the delay... We pick up where we left off in Episode 125 with a discussion of the BREAKING NEWS that the Tolkien Estate is apparently in talks with Amazon (and perhaps other st... | 53:39 | anhören |
| 0126 - Tolkien, Miracles, and the Way Things Really Work | 09.10.2017 13:12 | What was Tolkien's view on miraculous events? What did he believe about the supernatural realm of our own reality? On this episode, we explore Tolkien's Letter 89, written to his son Christopher during World War II. It's a letter that reveals... | What was Tolkien's view on miraculous events? What did he believe about the supernatural realm of our own reality?On this episode, we explore Tolkien's Letter 89, written to his son Christopher during... | 1:20:08 | anhören |
| 0125 - The Future of Middle-earth - Part 1 | 02.10.2017 13:01 | What is the future of our beloved Middle-earth? This is a huge and timely question, and we need your help to explore it! | What is the future of our beloved Middle-earth? This is a huge and timely question, and we need your help to explore it!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien... | 43:03 | anhören |
| 0124 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch10 - The Black Gate Opens | 25.09.2017 13:04 | Concerning “The Black Gate Opens”, from Elessar’s return to Sauron’s trap... The March to Mordor - 5:00 The Daunted - 18:30 The Black Gate - 27:00 The Mouth of Sauron - 31:00 The Trap Is Sprung - 45:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 49:00 For more on this... | Concerning “The Black Gate Opens”, from Elessar’s return to Sauron’s trap... The March to Mordor - 5:00 The Daunted - 18:30 The Black Gate - 27:00 The Mouth of Sauron - 31:00 The Trap Is Sprun... | 1:06:28 | anhören |
| 0123 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch9 - The Last Debate | 18.09.2017 01:18 | Concerning “The Last Debate", from Legolas’ longing to baiting Barad-dûr... Legolas and Gimli - 3:00 The White Gulls Crying - 5:45 Beyond the Paths of the Dead - 18:00 Baiting Suaron - 27:00 The 7000 - 39:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 43:30 For more... | Concerning “The Last Debate", from Legolas’ longing to baiting Barad-dûr... Legolas and Gimli - 3:00 The White Gulls Crying - 5:45 Beyond the Paths of the Dead - 18:00 Baiting Suaron - 27:00 The... | 55:35 | anhören |
| 0122 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch8 - The Houses of Healing | 11.09.2017 01:44 | Concerning "The Houses of Healing", from Merry's malaise to Aragorn's alchemy... The Aftermath - 4:00 In The Houses of Healing - 10:00 The King’s Delay - 16:00 Athelas - 27:00 Faramir Awakens - 31:00 Éowyn’s Emptiness - 36:30 Merry Healed & The King... | Concerning "The Houses of Healing", from Merry's malaise to Aragorn's alchemy... The Aftermath - 4:00 In The Houses of Healing - 10:00 The King’s Delay - 16:00 Athelas - 27:00 Faramir Awakens - 31:0... | 1:06:19 | anhören |
| 0121 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch7 - The Pyre of Denethor | 04.09.2017 17:22 | Concerning “The Pyre of Denethor", from Beregond’s bravery to Denethor’s despair... Backtracking a bit… - 4:00 Denethor’s Madness - 11:00 Heathen? - 19:00 Denethor's Palantír - 26:00 A New Hope - 39:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 42:00 For more on this... | Concerning “The Pyre of Denethor", from Beregond’s bravery to Denethor’s despair... Backtracking a bit… - 4:00 Denethor’s Madness - 11:00 Heathen? - 19:00 Denethor's Palantír - 26:00 A New ... | 56:04 | anhören |
| 0120 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch6 - The Battle of the Pelennor Fields | 28.08.2017 13:09 | Concerning "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields", from Éowyn’s valor to Aragorn’s victory... The Battle is Joined! - 9:00 Théoden Falls / Éowyn Rises - 16:00 The Battle Continues - 32:00 Hope from the South! - 42:00 The Toll of the Fallen - 51:00 Haiku... | Concerning "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields", from Éowyn’s valor to Aragorn’s victory... The Battle is Joined! - 9:00 Théoden Falls / Éowyn Rises - 16:00 The Battle Continues - 32:00 Hope fro... | 1:25:51 | anhören |
| 0119 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch5 - The Ride of the Rohirrim | 21.08.2017 13:34 | Concerning “The Ride of the Rohirrim”, from distant drums to righteous riders... Distant drums - The Woses - 4:00 Ghân-buri-Ghân - 11:00 “Now is the hour come!” - 30:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 44:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road... | Concerning “The Ride of the Rohirrim”, from distant drums to righteous riders... Distant drums - The Woses - 4:00 Ghân-buri-Ghân - 11:00 “Now is the hour come!” - 30:00 Haiku / Correspondenc... | 1:05:36 | anhören |
| 0118 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch4 - The Siege of Gondor | 14.08.2017 13:01 | Concerning "The Siege of Gondor", from the flight of Faramir to Grond at the gate… Pippin, Prince of Halflings - 5:30 Gandalf vs. the Nazgûl - 9:00 Faramir’s Return - 14:30 Calculating Hope - 26:00 Osgiliath Overrun - 30:00 The Siege Begins - 36:00... | Concerning "The Siege of Gondor", from the flight of Faramir to Grond at the gate… Pippin, Prince of Halflings - 5:30 Gandalf vs. the Nazgûl - 9:00 Faramir’s Return - 14:30 Calculating Hope - 26... | 1:16:30 | anhören |
| 0117 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch3 - The Muster of Rohan | 07.08.2017 01:21 | Concerning "The Muster of Rohan", from arcane artifacts to an urgent summons... Merry’s Weariness - 15:00 White Rider, Black Rider - 21:00 The Púkel-men & the Firienfeld - 30:00 Legends of the Paths of the Dead - 37:30 The Red Arrow - 47:00 "From... | Concerning "The Muster of Rohan", from arcane artifacts to an urgent summons... Merry’s Weariness - 15:00 White Rider, Black Rider - 21:00 The Púkel-men & the Firienfeld - 30:00 Legends of the Path... | 1:26:06 | anhören |
| 0116 - Poetry in The Lord of the Rings | 31.07.2017 14:01 | On this episode, we’d like to introduce you to some of the bonus content that we’ve been creating over on our Patreon site. Greta and I have been going through the various poems contained in The Lord of the Rings and having a focused discussion on... | On this episode, we’d like to introduce you to some of the bonus content that we’ve been creating over on our Patreon site. Greta and I have been going through the various poems contained in The L... | 35:15 | anhören |
| 0115 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch2 - The Passing of the Grey Company | 22.07.2017 17:15 | Concerning “The Passing of the Grey Company”, from Éowyn's entreaties to the oathbreakers' obligations... From Isengard, the Road Goes On... - 8:00 Halbarad, Elrohir, and Elladan - 14:00 Merry and Théoden - 22:30 3 Days to the Muster! - 27:00 Aragorn... | Concerning “The Passing of the Grey Company”, from Éowyn's entreaties to the oathbreakers' obligations... From Isengard, the Road Goes On... - 8:00 Halbarad, Elrohir, and Elladan - 14:00 Merry an... | 1:26:14 | anhören |
| 0114 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk5 - Ch1 - Minas Tirith | 17.07.2017 13:00 | Concerning "Minas Tirith", from Pelennor Principalities to Pippin's Pledge... The Amazing Minas Tirith - 8:00 The Beacons Are Lit - 16:00 The Pelennor Fields / The Peoples of Gondor - 20:00 The Shape of Minas Tirith - 29:30 Denethor, Steward of... | Concerning "Minas Tirith", from Pelennor Principalities to Pippin's Pledge... The Amazing Minas Tirith - 8:00 The Beacons Are Lit - 16:00 The Pelennor Fields / The Peoples of Gondor - 20:00 The Shape ... | 1:29:36 | anhören |
| 0113 - Tea With Tolkien: An Interview with Kaitlyn Facista | 10.07.2017 02:09 | Concerning Tea With Tolkien, from hobbitish hearts to travelogues for Tolkienites... On this episode we interview superfan Kaitlyn Facista of TeaWithTolkien.com about the various ways in which she is building community amongst Tolkienites. For more on... | Concerning Tea With Tolkien, from hobbitish hearts to travelogues for Tolkienites... On this episode we interview superfan Kaitlyn Facista of TeaWithTolkien.com about the various ways in which she is ... | 1:07:09 | anhören |
| 0112 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Two Towers" | 03.07.2017 00:42 | Concerning Peter Jackson’s cinematic version of The Two Towers, from Faramir’s faults to Osgiliath offerings... The Good - 13:00 The Bad - 48:45 The Ents - 1:25:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com... | Concerning Peter Jackson’s cinematic version of The Two Towers, from Faramir’s faults to Osgiliath offerings... The Good - 13:00 The Bad - 48:45 The Ents - 1:25:00 For more on this episode and Th... | 2:09:39 | anhören |
| 0111 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch10 - The Choices of Master Samwise | 12.06.2017 13:36 | Concerning "The Choices of Master Samwise", from Sam’s onslaught to Shagrat’s orders... Sam vs. Shelob - 8:00 A Elbereth Gilthoniel - 15:30 Sam's Choices - 26:30 Shagrat and Gorbag - 34:00 Haiku / Correspondence - 50:00 For more on this episode and... | Concerning "The Choices of Master Samwise", from Sam’s onslaught to Shagrat’s orders... Sam vs. Shelob - 8:00 A Elbereth Gilthoniel - 15:30 Sam's Choices - 26:30 Shagrat and Gorbag - 34:00 Haiku /... | 1:17:50 | anhören |
| 0110 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch9 - Shelob's Lair | 05.06.2017 14:28 | Concerning “Shelob’s Lair”, from a stifling stench to a salvific starlight… The Lair - 10:00 The Phial - 16:30 The Hobbits Escape - 28:00 Shelob's Story - 34:00 Sam vs. Gollum - 43:30 Haiku / Correspondence - 47:00 For more on this episode and The... | Concerning “Shelob’s Lair”, from a stifling stench to a salvific starlight… The Lair - 10:00 The Phial - 16:30 The Hobbits Escape - 28:00 Shelob's Story - 34:00 Sam vs. Gollum - 43:30 Haiku... | 1:03:22 | anhören |
| 0109 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch8 - The Stairs of Cirith Ungol | 25.05.2017 17:35 | Concerning “The Stairs of Cirith Ungol”, from Morgul’s march to hellish hues… Minas Morgul - 19:00 The Stairs - 37:00 Of Beren, Of Frodo, of Samwise - 44:00 Smeagol's Scheme - 1:03:30 Haiku / Correspondence - 1:09:00 For more on this episode and The... | Concerning “The Stairs of Cirith Ungol”, from Morgul’s march to hellish hues… Minas Morgul - 19:00 The Stairs - 37:00 Of Beren, Of Frodo, of Samwise - 44:00 Smeagol's Scheme - 1:03:30 Haiku /... | 1:18:24 | anhören |
| 0108 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch7 - Journey to the Cross-Roads | 16.05.2017 17:59 | Concerning “Journey to the Cross-Roads”, from Faramir’s farewell to a conquered king’s crown... Farewell to Faramir - 3:00 Landscapes - 10:00 Sam’s Dream - 17:00 At the Cross-roads / The king of Argonath - 21:00 Haiku Time / Correspondence - 24:00... | Concerning “Journey to the Cross-Roads”, from Faramir’s farewell to a conquered king’s crown... Farewell to Faramir - 3:00 Landscapes - 10:00 Sam’s Dream - 17:00 At the Cross-roads / The ki... | 47:06 | anhören |
| 0107 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch6 - The Forbidden Pool | 08.05.2017 01:20 | Concerning “The Forbidden Pool”, from snaring Sméagol to mutterings of Morgul... The Waterfall - 10:00 Too Much Like Trickery - 20:00 Minas Morgul and Cirith Ungol - 30:00 Haiku Time / Correspondence - 37:30 For more on this episode and The Tolkien... | Concerning “The Forbidden Pool”, from snaring Sméagol to mutterings of Morgul... The Waterfall - 10:00 Too Much Like Trickery - 20:00 Minas Morgul and Cirith Ungol - 30:00 Haiku Time / Correspon... | 50:59 | anhören |
| 0106 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch5 - The Window on the West pt2 | 01.05.2017 13:15 | Concerning “The Window on the West”, from nostalgia for Númenor to the praise of the praiseworthy... Blindfolded / The Black Squirrel - 11:30 A Moment of Silence - 24:00 Concerning the Rohirrim and others - 32:00 Sam’s blunder - 38:00 Haiku Time /... | Concerning “The Window on the West”, from nostalgia for Númenor to the praise of the praiseworthy... Blindfolded / The Black Squirrel - 11:30 A Moment of Silence - 24:00 Concerning the Rohirrim ... | 1:02:55 | anhören |
| 0105 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch5 - The Window on the West Pt1 | 23.04.2017 23:46 | Concerning “The Window on the West”, from Faramir’s inquiries to Frodo’s dilemma... Prophetic Inquiries - 7:00 Stern Samwise - 20:00 Faramir Gets Frank - 30:00 Gandalf and Gondor - 44:30 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please... | Concerning “The Window on the West”, from Faramir’s inquiries to Frodo’s dilemma... Prophetic Inquiries - 7:00 Stern Samwise - 20:00 Faramir Gets Frank - 30:00 Gandalf and Gondor - 44:30 For m... | 53:29 | anhören |
| 0104 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch4 - Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit | 08.04.2017 22:23 | Concerning “Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit”, from coney controversy to gallant Gondorians... The landscape of Ithilien - 15:00 The eye rune: what’s the significance? - 21:00 Sam’s view of Frodo - 29:30 Conies & po-ta-toes! - 40:30 Faramir & the Men of... | Concerning “Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit”, from coney controversy to gallant Gondorians... The landscape of Ithilien - 15:00 The eye rune: what’s the significance? - 21:00 Sam’s view of Frodo -... | 1:13:00 | anhören |
| 0103 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch3 - The Black Gate Is Closed | 01.04.2017 23:00 | Concerning “The Black Gate Is Closed”, from murderous mountains to alternative avenues... The Teeth of Mordor - 8:00 Smeagol’s Way - 20:00 The Tower of the Moon - 30:00 Sam’s Oliphaunts - 45:00 Haiku/Correspondence - 49:00 For more on this episode... | Concerning “The Black Gate Is Closed”, from murderous mountains to alternative avenues... The Teeth of Mordor - 8:00 Smeagol’s Way - 20:00 The Tower of the Moon - 30:00 Sam’s Oliphaunts - 45:0... | 1:11:00 | anhören |
| 0102 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch2 - The Passage of the Marshes | 25.03.2017 17:13 | Concerning “The Passage of the Marshes", from freaky fens to Smeagol split... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Stuck between a marsh and a hard place… - 13:45 Gollum’s foibles - 17:00 Frodo’s doomed outlook - 27:00 The Dead Marshes - 40:00 The... | Concerning “The Passage of the Marshes", from freaky fens to Smeagol split... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Stuck between a marsh and a hard place… - 13:45 Gollum’s foibles - 17:00 Frodo... | 1:19:09 | anhören |
| 0101 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk4 - Ch1 - The Taming of Sméagol | 18.03.2017 20:24 | Concerning “The Taming of Sméagol”, from rocky ravines to Gollum’s guarantees... On the road again... - 1:00 Frodo's Regrets - 8:00 An All-Too-Familiar Voice - 20:00 Rope! - 29:30 Capturing Gollum - 37:00 Trusting Gollum? - 46:30 Haiku &... | Concerning “The Taming of Sméagol”, from rocky ravines to Gollum’s guarantees... On the road again... - 1:00 Frodo's Regrets - 8:00 An All-Too-Familiar Voice - 20:00 Rope! - 29:30 Capturing Gol... | 1:16:58 | anhören |
| 0100 - Tolkien, the Universe, and Everything | 11.03.2017 00:44 | Well, we're back! It's the long-awaited 100th episode, wherein we discuss where we've been, where we're going, and why we started this thing in the first place. For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com,... | Well, we're back! It's the long-awaited 100th episode, wherein we discuss where we've been, where we're going, and why we started this thing in the first place. For more on this episode and The Tolki... | 1:06:19 | anhören |
| 0099 - Christianity and LOTR - An Interview with Joseph Pearce | 18.02.2017 17:18 | Concerning Christianity’s influence on and illumination of The Lord of the Rings... For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com, TrueMyths.org, Facebook.com/TolkienRoad, or follow us on Twitter: @TolkienRoad. | Concerning Christianity’s influence on and illumination of The Lord of the Rings... For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com, TrueMyths.org, Facebook.c... | 57:51 | anhören |
| 0098 - Unfinished Tales - The Palantíri | 11.02.2017 18:07 | Concerning Unfinished Tales' "The Palantíri", from visions in the distance to the vanquishing of Denethor... Announcements, Correspondence, etc - 1:00 The Locations of the Stones - 17:30 The Lore of the Stones - 30:00 The History of the Stones -... | Concerning Unfinished Tales' "The Palantíri", from visions in the distance to the vanquishing of Denethor... Announcements, Correspondence, etc - 1:00 The Locations of the Stones - 17:30 The Lore of ... | 58:08 | anhören |
| 0097 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch11 - The Palantír | 04.02.2017 18:25 | Concerning “The Palantír", from the ways of Wizards to the strides of Shadowfax... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Setting out from Isengard - 15:00 Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards - 23:00 Pippin and the Palantír - 28:00... | Concerning “The Palantír", from the ways of Wizards to the strides of Shadowfax... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Setting out from Isengard - 15:00 Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards -... | 1:27:04 | anhören |
| 0096 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch10 - The Voice of Saruman | 28.01.2017 18:23 | Concerning “The Voice of Saruman”, from Saruman’s semantics to Treebeard's trust... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Confronting Saruman - 21:00 Théoden’s Response - 42:00 Gandalf vs. Saruman - 48:00 Conversation with Treebeard - 1:13:00 Haiku... | Concerning “The Voice of Saruman”, from Saruman’s semantics to Treebeard's trust... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Confronting Saruman - 21:00 Théoden’s Response - 42:00 Gandalf vs. S... | 1:36:44 | anhören |
| 0095 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch9 - Flotsam and Jetsam | 21.01.2017 18:03 | Concerning “Flotsam and Jetsam", from longbottom leaf to enraged Ents... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Longbottom Leaf - 13:00 Ents & Huorns - 26:00 The Order of Battle - 36:00 The Baptism of Isengard - 50:00 Wormtongue - 58:00 The Mystery of... | Concerning “Flotsam and Jetsam", from longbottom leaf to enraged Ents... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 Longbottom Leaf - 13:00 Ents & Huorns - 26:00 The Order of Battle - 36:00 The Baptism ... | 1:11:37 | anhören |
| 0094 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch8 - The Road to Isengard Pt2 | 14.01.2017 17:45 | Concerning "The Road to Isengard", from mournful mists to happy hobbits... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 On the Road Again - 20:00 At the Isen Fords - 32:30 The Mist? Meanwhile… - 42:00 The Region of Isengard - 45:30 The Tower of Orthanc -... | Concerning "The Road to Isengard", from mournful mists to happy hobbits... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 On the Road Again - 20:00 At the Isen Fords - 32:30 The Mist? Meanwhile… - 42:00 The ... | 1:33:19 | anhören |
| 0093 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch8 - The Road to Isengard Pt1 | 07.01.2017 18:12 | Concerning “The Road to Isengard”, from wondrous woods to glittering caves... Announcements/Correspondence/etc - 1:00 Aftermath/The Mystery of the Trees - 21:00 To Isengard! - 28:00 Burying the Dead/The Dunlanders’ Fate - 32:30 The strange woods -... | Concerning “The Road to Isengard”, from wondrous woods to glittering caves... Announcements/Correspondence/etc - 1:00 Aftermath/The Mystery of the Trees - 21:00 To Isengard! - 28:00 Burying the De... | 1:29:04 | anhören |
| 0092 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch7 - Helm's Deep Pt2 | 31.12.2016 18:29 | Concerning "Helm's Deep", from darkening hopes to a new day's dawning... Announcements/Correspondence/Etc - 1:00 Dimming Hopes/Gimli's Joy in Battle - 25:00 "That old hatred Saruman has inflamed." - 32:00 The Deeping Wall is Taken - 40:00 Aragorn's... | Concerning "Helm's Deep", from darkening hopes to a new day's dawning... Announcements/Correspondence/Etc - 1:00 Dimming Hopes/Gimli's Joy in Battle - 25:00 "That old hatred Saruman has inflamed." - 3... | 1:09:53 | anhören |
| 0091 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch7 - Helm's Deep Pt1 | 24.12.2016 18:43 | Concerning "Helm's Deep", from a heaviness upon the land to heavy blows in Helm's Deep... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 A heaviness upon the land... - 20:00 "All Isengard must be emptied..." - 29:00 Helm’s Deep - A description - 37:00... | Concerning "Helm's Deep", from a heaviness upon the land to heavy blows in Helm's Deep... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 A heaviness upon the land... - 20:00 "All Isengard must be emptied.... | 1:08:37 | anhören |
| BIG NEWS!!! | 20.12.2016 16:02 | We have exciting news to share with you, our faithful listeners. Head on over to Patreon.com/TolkienRoad to learn more. | We have exciting news to share with you, our faithful listeners. Head on over to Patreon.com/TolkienRoad to learn more. | 0:27 | anhören |
| 0090 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch6 - The King of the Golden Hall Pt2 | 17.12.2016 23:03 | Concerning "The King of the Golden Hall", from the strange paths of hope to the happy warriors of Rohan... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 3:30 Théoden’s Hope - 16:00 Gríma’s last slither - 38:00 Saruman’s treachery - 55:00 The Fate of Eorl’s... | Concerning "The King of the Golden Hall", from the strange paths of hope to the happy warriors of Rohan... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 3:30 Théoden’s Hope - 16:00 Gríma’s last slither... | 1:26:06 | anhören |
| 0089 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch6 - The King of the Golden Hall Pt1 | 10.12.2016 16:44 | Concerning "The King of the Golden Hall", from distant views of Edoras to Théoden's throneroom... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 A distant view of Edoras - 26:00 "Where now the horse and the rider?" - 31:30 Unfriendly greetings - 39:00... | Concerning "The King of the Golden Hall", from distant views of Edoras to Théoden's throneroom... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 A distant view of Edoras - 26:00 "Where now the horse and ... | 1:27:49 | anhören |
| 0088 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch5 - The White Rider Pt2 | 03.12.2016 14:20 | Concerning "The White Rider", from Gandalf's demonslaying to Galadriel's tidings... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 Concerning Boromir - 23:30 Saruman and the Ring - 27:30 Treebeard and the Ents - 35:00 War Is Upon Us - 46:30 Gandalf vs.... | Concerning "The White Rider", from Gandalf's demonslaying to Galadriel's tidings... Announcements, Correspondence, etc. - 1:00 Concerning Boromir - 23:30 Saruman and the Ring - 27:30 Treebeard and the... | 1:25:22 | anhören |
| 0087 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch5 - The White Rider Pt1 | 26.11.2016 13:33 | Concerning "The White Rider", from Merry and Pippin's fate to Gandalf's return... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 More on Ents - 8:30 Who was the old man? - 17:30 Trying to piece together Merry and Pippin’s fate - 24:45 Caught in the Net -... | Concerning "The White Rider", from Merry and Pippin's fate to Gandalf's return... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 More on Ents - 8:30 Who was the old man? - 17:30 Trying to piece together Me... | 1:04:29 | anhören |
| 0086 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch4 - Treebeard Pt3 | 19.11.2016 01:06 | Concerning "Treebeard", from Entmoot to legendary Ent-march... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 An important matter - 10:30 Entmoot - 13:00 Merry and Pippin Discuss Isengard & the Ents - 21:00 Bregalad the Hasty - 24:45 The Ents on the... | Concerning "Treebeard", from Entmoot to legendary Ent-march... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 An important matter - 10:30 Entmoot - 13:00 Merry and Pippin Discuss Isengard & the Ents - 21:... | 51:15 | anhören |
| 0085 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch4 - Treebeard Pt2 | 12.11.2016 01:59 | Concerning "Treebeard", from strange beverages to legendary Entwives... Announcements/Correspondence/Etc - 1:00 Wellinghall/Ent-Draught - 17:30 "Nobody is altogether on my side..." - 23:30 Saruman's Goals - 30:30 Ents and Entwives - 40:00 The Song... | Concerning "Treebeard", from strange beverages to legendary Entwives... Announcements/Correspondence/Etc - 1:00 Wellinghall/Ent-Draught - 17:30 "Nobody is altogether on my side..." - 23:30 Saruman... | 1:04:10 | anhören |
| 0084 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch4 - Treebeard Pt1 | 05.11.2016 17:07 | Concerning "Treebeard", from an intro to Ents to Treebeard's song... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 What Fangorn Is Like - 23:00 Introducing Treebeard - 27:00 The Lore of Living Creatures - 32:00 Off to Treebeards' Home - 38:00 Appendix F:... | Concerning "Treebeard", from an intro to Ents to Treebeard's song... Announcements & Correspondence - 1:00 What Fangorn Is Like - 23:00 Introducing Treebeard - 27:00 The Lore of Living Creatures - 32:... | 1:04:26 | anhören |
| 0083 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch3 - The Uruk-Hai | 29.10.2016 22:12 | Concerning "The Uruk-Hai", from Orcs up close and personal to relentless Rohirrim... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 Getting to know the orcs... - 20:00 The Halflings: Wanted Alive - 24:00 Orcs vs. Orcs - 29:30 The Orc-draught - 35:30... | Concerning "The Uruk-Hai", from Orcs up close and personal to relentless Rohirrim... Announcements, correspondence, etc - 1:00 Getting to know the orcs... - 20:00 The Halflings: Wanted Alive - 24:00 O... | 1:10:25 | anhören |
| 0082 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch2 - The Riders of Rohan | 22.10.2016 21:53 | Concerning "The Riders of Rohan", from Éomer and the men of the Mark to the burnt bones of Orcs... Announcements, correspondence, etc (1:00) The Lay of the Land/Gondor Poem (7:50) In Pursuit of Orcs (13:15) Riders! (18:55) Éomer, the Rohirrim, and... | Concerning "The Riders of Rohan", from Éomer and the men of the Mark to the burnt bones of Orcs... Announcements, correspondence, etc (1:00) The Lay of the Land/Gondor Poem (7:50) In Pursuit of Orcs ... | 1:04:50 | anhören |
| 0081 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk3 - Ch1 - The Departure of Boromir | 15.10.2016 01:35 | Concerning "The Departure of Boromir", from elegies for Boromir to Aragorn's decision... Announcements, correspondence, etc (2:00) The Death of Boromir (11:00) The White Hand (21:30) Elegies for Boromir (26:00) Aragorn’s Decision (33:30) Haiku Time... | Concerning "The Departure of Boromir", from elegies for Boromir to Aragorn's decision... Announcements, correspondence, etc (2:00) The Death of Boromir (11:00) The White Hand (21:30) Elegies for Boro... | 48:05 | anhören |
| 0080 - The Silmarillion in 1 | 08.10.2016 14:11 | One Episode to Rule Them All!!! Having completed a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion (which spans over 30 hours of content), we decided to do an episode where we cover the whole of The Silmarillion in less than an hour. With this one... | One Episode to Rule Them All!!! Having completed a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion (which spans over 30 hours of content), we decided to do an episode where we cover the whole of Th... | 41:00 | anhören |
| 0079 - Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age - Pt2 | 01.10.2016 19:52 | Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", from Isildur's Downfall to the triumph of the Little People... notes from listeners & news (4:30) The Beginning of the Third Age (14:30) The Fall of Isildur (17:00) The Decline of Arnor (24:00)... | Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", from Isildur's Downfall to the triumph of the Little People... notes from listeners & news (4:30) The Beginning of the Third Age (14:30) The Fall ... | 1:06:05 | anhören |
| 0078 - Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age - Pt1 | 25.09.2016 03:08 | Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, from the found of Lindon to the Last Alliance of Men and Elves... Correspondence, etc (1:30) First Age and Akallabêth recap (12:30) Lindon, Gil-Galad, and Elrond (20:00) Sauron, Lord of the Gifts... | Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, from the found of Lindon to the Last Alliance of Men and Elves... Correspondence, etc (1:30) First Age and Akallabêth recap (12:30) Lindon, Gil-Ga... | 53:51 | anhören |
| 0077 - Akallabêth Pt2 | 17.09.2016 04:32 | Continuing with "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór's downfall... Topics include: Note from a Listener: more March 25th connections (2:30) Sauron's Assault Upon Nimloth the Fair (10:00) The Worship of Melkor (13:00) Ar-Pharazôn's Unholy Crusade... | Continuing with "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór's downfall... Topics include: Note from a Listener: more March 25th connections (2:30) Sauron's Assault Upon Nimloth the Fair (10:00) The Wor... | 55:03 | anhören |
| 0076 - Akallabêth Pt1 | 10.09.2016 18:29 | Concerning "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór... On this episode, we begin our look at "Akallabêth", or "The Downfallen", the story of Númenór’s rise and fall in the Second Age. Josh Sosa on Jackson's Fellowship... (3:00) What "Akallabêth"... | Concerning "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór... On this episode, we begin our look at "Akallabêth", or "The Downfallen", the story of Númenór’s rise and fall in the Second Age. Josh Sosa ... | 1:08:37 | anhören |
| 0075 - Concerning Galadriel | 03.09.2016 02:53 | Concerning Galadriel, from her name to her hair to the reasons behind her exile... Her Name - 14:00 Her Lineage - 18:00 Her Exile - 24:30 A Penitent? - 32:00 For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com. | Concerning Galadriel, from her name to her hair to the reasons behind her exile... Her Name - 14:00 Her Lineage - 18:00 Her Exile - 24:30 A Penitent? - 32:00 For more on this episode or The Tolkien Ro... | 44:07 | anhören |
| 0074 - Concerning Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring | 26.08.2016 23:27 | Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic version of Fellowship of the Ring, from what we loved to what we loathed... On this episode, Greta and I are fresh off of reading “Fellowship of the Ring” and so we thought it would be fun to go back and watch... | Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic version of Fellowship of the Ring, from what we loved to what we loathed... On this episode, Greta and I are fresh off of reading “Fellowship of the Ring” and... | 1:00:30 | anhören |
| 0073 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch10 - The Breaking of the Fellowship | 20.08.2016 14:54 | Concerning "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from Boromir's fall to Sam's unfailing friendship... A Brief Note on Lembas and Melian - 3:30 A Note on Tolkien's Requiem - 7:00 Frodo’s Decision - 9:30 The Temptation of Boromir - 15:30 Frodo in the... | Concerning "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from Boromir's fall to Sam's unfailing friendship... A Brief Note on Lembas and Melian - 3:30 A Note on Tolkien's Requiem - 7:00 Frodo’s Decision - 9:... | 1:06:23 | anhören |
| 0072 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch9 - The Great River | 14.08.2016 02:41 | Concerning "The Great River", Book2 Chapter 9 of The Lord of the Rings... | Concerning "The Great River", Book2 Chapter 9 of The Lord of the Rings...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 51:09 | anhören |
| 0071 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch8 - Farewell to Lórien | 06.08.2016 17:54 | In episode 71, we discuss "Farewell to Lórien", Book 2, Chapter 8 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! | In episode 71, we discuss "Farewell to Lórien", Book 2, Chapter 8 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/supp... | 1:10:05 | anhören |
| 0070 - Concerning Gandalf and the Istari | 30.07.2016 14:02 | Concerning Gandalf and his wizard brethren the Istari: Saruman, Radagast, and the Blue Wizards. Topics of discussion: Haiku from Mary Grace - 3:30 Spoiler Alert - 7:30 Valaquenta on Olórin - 9:30 Letter 181 - Gandalf the Incarnate Angel - 15:30... | Concerning Gandalf and his wizard brethren the Istari: Saruman, Radagast, and the Blue Wizards. Topics of discussion: Haiku from Mary Grace - 3:30 Spoiler Alert - 7:30 Valaquenta on Olórin - 9:30 Let... | 1:09:39 | anhören |
| 0069 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch7 - The Mirror of Galadriel | 23.07.2016 16:00 | In episode 69, we discuss "The Mirror of Galadriel", Book 2, Chapter 7 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! | In episode 69, we discuss "The Mirror of Galadriel", Book 2, Chapter 7 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/... | 59:09 | anhören |
| 0067 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch6 - Lothlórien | 09.07.2016 18:14 | In episode 67, we discuss "Lothlórien", Book 2, Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! | In episode 67, we discuss "Lothlórien", Book 2, Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:11:19 | anhören |
| 0066 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch5 - The Bridge of Khaza-dûm | 01.07.2016 21:18 | A discussion of "The Bridge of Khaza-dûm", Book 2, Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings... | A discussion of "The Bridge of Khaza-dûm", Book 2, Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 59:20 | anhören |
| 0065 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch4 - A Journey in the Dark | 25.06.2016 14:05 | Concerning "A Journey in the Dark", Chapter 4 of Book 2 of The Lord of the Rings... | Concerning "A Journey in the Dark", Chapter 4 of Book 2 of The Lord of the Rings...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:22:35 | anhören |
| 0064 - Tolkien's Languages | 18.06.2016 01:03 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we interview Gabriel Blanchard, a fellow Tolkien enthusiast, about Tolkien’s languages. Gabriel really knows his... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we interview Gabriel Blanchard, a fellow Tolkien enthusiast, a... | 1:18:54 | anhören |
| 0063 - Star Wars The Force Awakens: A Tolkienite's Take | 11.06.2016 20:09 | We're back! On this episode, we discuss the merits of Star Wars: The Force Awakens using Tolkien's On Fairy-Stories as a guide. Enjoy! And SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! | We're back! On this episode, we discuss the merits of Star Wars: The Force Awakens using Tolkien's On Fairy-Stories as a guide. Enjoy! And SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!Become a supporter of this podcast: ht... | 36:03 | anhören |
| 0062 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch3 - The Ring Goes South | 12.05.2016 03:59 | Concerning "The Ring Goes South", from the forging of the Fellowship to the treachery of Caradhras... | Concerning "The Ring Goes South", from the forging of the Fellowship to the treachery of Caradhras...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/su... | 57:19 | anhören |
| 0061 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch2 - The Council of Elrond | 30.04.2016 03:30 | Concerning "The Council of Elrond", from the story of the Ring to strategies for victory... | Concerning "The Council of Elrond", from the story of the Ring to strategies for victory...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:13:07 | anhören |
| 0060 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk2 - Ch1 - Many Meetings | 23.04.2016 14:13 | Concerning "Many Meetings", from the ways of Rivendell to Bilbo's song of Eärendil... | Concerning "Many Meetings", from the ways of Rivendell to Bilbo's song of Eärendil...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:14:44 | anhören |
| 0059 - Our Silmarillion Top 5's | 12.04.2016 13:07 | On this episode, having completed The Silmarillion with 29 episodes, we round it off to 30 by taking a victory lap, wherein we discuss our Top 5 things about The Silmarillion as a whole. We also discuss where the Tolkien Road should go next. And yes,... | On this episode, having completed The Silmarillion with 29 episodes, we round it off to 30 by taking a victory lap, wherein we discuss our Top 5 things about The Silmarillion as a whole. We also discu... | 41:58 | anhören |
| 0058 - The Silmarillion - Ch24 - Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath | 02.04.2016 14:56 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss the final chapter of The Silmarillion, "The Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath", wherein Eärendil... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss the final chapter of The Silmarillion, "The Voyag... | 1:11:37 | anhören |
| 0057 - Concerning March 25th: Frodo's Quest, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion | 26.03.2016 16:38 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this special Good Friday episode, we take a moment to consider the place of March 25th, a date of major significance, in... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this special Good Friday episode, we take a moment to consider the place of ... | 35:54 | anhören |
| 0056 - The Silmarillion - Ch23 - Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin | 19.03.2016 15:19 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 23, "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", wherein Tuor... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter ... | 1:10:45 | anhören |
| 0055 - The Silmarillion - Ch22 - Of the Ruin of Doriath | 12.03.2016 15:56 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 22, "Of the Ruin of Doriath", wherein Húrin is... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter ... | 1:08:41 | anhören |
| 0054 - The Silmarillion - Ch21 - Of Túrin Turambar - Pt2 | 05.03.2016 15:48 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue discussing Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, Of Túrin Turambar. It’s a pretty tragic tale, only... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue discussing Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, Of Túr... | 1:27:31 | anhören |
| 0053 - The Silmarillion - Ch21 - Of Túrin Turambar - Pt1 | 27.02.2016 19:47 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, "Of Túrin Turambar". The tale of Túrin is a long one,... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, "O... | 1:03:17 | anhören |
| 0052 - The Silmarillion - Ch20 - Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad | 20.02.2016 15:19 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss Chapter 20 of The Silmarillion, "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad". It’s an action-packed... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss Chapter 20 of The Silmarillion, "Of the Fifth Battl... | 1:24:45 | anhören |
| The Tolkien Road will return next week! | 13.02.2016 17:48 | No episode this week! We'll be back on 2/20 with Chapter 20 of The Silmarillion. If you'd like to submit a haiku for that episode, please send it be 2/17. The road goes ever on my friends, the road goes ever on! | No episode this week! We'll be back on 2/20 with Chapter 20 of The Silmarillion. If you'd like to submit a haiku for that episode, please send it be 2/17. The road goes ever on my friends, the road go... | Unbekannt | anhören |
| 0051 - The Silmarillion - Ch19 - Of Beren and Lúthien - Pt 2 | 06.02.2016 15:52 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. This week, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion Chapter 19, the story of Beren and Lúthien. By the way, if you haven’t... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. This week, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion Chapter 19, the story... | 1:24:45 | anhören |
| 0050 - The Silmarillion - Ch19 - Of Beren and Lúthien - Pt 1 | 27.01.2016 13:06 | Concerning "Of Beren and Lúthien", Chapter 19 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. It’s our 50th episode! And it also just so happens to be the... | Concerning "Of Beren and Lúthien", Chapter 19 of The Silmarillion...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. It’s o... | 1:24:46 | anhören |
| 0049 - The Silmarillion - Ch18 - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin | 21.01.2016 12:51 | Concerning "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin", Chapter 18 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue... | Concerning "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin", Chapter 18 of The Silmarillion...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy ... | 1:04:51 | anhören |
| 0048 - The Silmarillion - Ch17 - Of the Coming of Men Into the West | 16.01.2016 04:26 | Concerning "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", Chapter 17 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 17, Of the Coming of Men into the West, wherein we learn of... | Concerning "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", Chapter 17 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 17, Of the ... | 51:35 | anhören |
| 0047 - The Silmarillion - Ch16 - Of Maeglin | 22.12.2015 13:13 | Concerning "Of Maeglin", Chapter 16 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 16, Of Maeglin, wherein we learn the story the dark elf Eöl and the Noldorin princess... | Concerning "Of Maeglin", Chapter 16 of The Silmarillion...Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 16, Of Maeglin, wherein we learn the ... | 1:01:44 | anhören |
| 0046 - The Silmarillion - Ch15 - Of the Noldor in Beleriand | 15.12.2015 14:24 | Concerning "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", Chapter 15 of The Silmarillion... Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 15, "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", wherein we learn of the founding of... | Concerning "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", Chapter 15 of The Silmarillion...Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 15, "Of the Noldor in... | 48:09 | anhören |
| 0045 - The Silmarillion - Ch14 - Of Beleriand and Its Realms | 07.12.2015 04:18 | Concerning "Of Beleriand and Its Realms," Chapter 14 of The Silmarillion... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 14, "Of Beleriand and Its Realms." In Chapter 14, we get a detailed run down of the geographical... | Concerning "Of Beleriand and Its Realms," Chapter 14 of The Silmarillion...On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 14, "Of Beleriand and Its Realms." In Chapter 14... | 49:21 | anhören |
| 0044 - The Silmarillion - Ch13 - Of the Return of the Noldor | 23.11.2015 03:30 | Concerning "Of the Return of the Noldor," Chapter 13 of The Silmarillion... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 13. In this chapter, the Noldor arrive in the north of Beleriand after their mass exodus from... | Concerning "Of the Return of the Noldor," Chapter 13 of The Silmarillion...On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 13. In this chapter, the Noldor arrive in the no... | 1:31:04 | anhören |
| 0043 - The Silmarillion - Ch12 - Of Men | 17.11.2015 15:39 | Concerning "Of Men", Chapter 12 of The Silmarillion... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 12, "Of Men". In this short chapter, we learn a bit about the early history of Men in Tolkien’s secondary world and how... | Concerning "Of Men", Chapter 12 of The Silmarillion...On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 12, "Of Men". In this short chapter, we learn a bit about the early h... | 56:09 | anhören |
| 0042 - The Silmarillion - Ch11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor | 09.11.2015 13:42 | We're back! We apologize for our absence; it's time to move on down the road... On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 11, Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor. We cover topics ranging... | We're back! We apologize for our absence; it's time to move on down the road...On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 11, Of the Sun and Moon... | 53:35 | anhören |
| 0041 - Tolkien's Letters - Letter 250 - Concerning Tolkien's Faith | 19.10.2015 02:43 | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin a discussion of Tolkien’s Letters by considering a 1963 letter he wrote to his son Michael. In this... | Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin a discussion of Tolkien’s Letters by considering ... | 1:13:27 | anhören |
| 0040 - The Silmarillion - Ch10 - Of the Sindar | 12.10.2015 03:52 | Concerning "Of the Sindar", Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion, wherein we find out what's been happening back in Beleriand... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this... | Concerning "Of the Sindar", Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion, wherein we find out what's been happening back in Beleriand...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through t... | 1:05:18 | anhören |
| 0038 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch12 - Flight to the Ford | 28.09.2015 11:43 | Concerning "Flight to the Ford," Book 1 Chapter 12 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein Strider and the hobbits deal with the aftermath of the Black Riders' attack... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works... | Concerning "Flight to the Ford," Book 1 Chapter 12 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein Strider and the hobbits deal with the aftermath of the Black Riders' attack...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome t... | 1:16:18 | anhören |
| 0036 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch11 - A Knife in the Dark | 15.09.2015 12:43 | Concerning "A Knife in the Dark," Book 1, Chapter 11 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein the hobbits Strider set out on the long road to Rivendell... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy... | Concerning "A Knife in the Dark," Book 1, Chapter 11 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein the hobbits Strider set out on the long road to Rivendell...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Ro... | 1:16:28 | anhören |
| 0033 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch10 - Strider | 24.08.2015 19:18 | Concerning "Strider", Book 1, Chapter 10 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein we learn more about the mysterious Ranger... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this... | Concerning "Strider", Book 1, Chapter 10 of The Lord of the Rings, wherein we learn more about the mysterious Ranger... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk throug... | 51:42 | anhören |
| 0031 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch09 - At the Sign of the Prancing Pony | 10.08.2015 20:05 | Concerning "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony", Book 1, Chapter 9 of The Lord of the Rings, in which the hobbits visit Bree... Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On... | Concerning "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony", Book 1, Chapter 9 of The Lord of the Rings, in which the hobbits visit Bree...Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk t... | 1:03:58 | anhören |
| 0030 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch08 - Fog on the Barrow-Downs | 03.08.2015 20:00 | Concerning "Fog on the Barrow-Downs", Book 1, Chapter 8 of The Lord of the Rings, in which the Barrow-wight attacks... What is a Barrow-wight? Who are the men of Carn-Dûm? Is there any connection between them and the Black Riders? What’s up with... | Concerning "Fog on the Barrow-Downs", Book 1, Chapter 8 of The Lord of the Rings, in which the Barrow-wight attacks...What is a Barrow-wight? Who are the men of Carn-Dûm? Is there any connection... | 54:20 | anhören |
| 0029 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch07 - In the House of Tom Bombadil | 27.07.2015 11:58 | Concerning "In the House of Tom Bombadil", Book 1, Chapter 7 of The Lord of the Rings, in which we ponder all things Bombadil... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book 1, Chapter 7 of Fellowship, "In the House... | Concerning "In the House of Tom Bombadil", Book 1, Chapter 7 of The Lord of the Rings, in which we ponder all things Bombadil...On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rin... | 1:20:34 | anhören |
| 0028 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch06 - The Old Forest | 20.07.2015 15:59 | Concerning "The Old Forest", Book 1, Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings, in which Frodo and company enter the Perilous Realm... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book 1, Chapter 6 of Fellowship, "The Old... | Concerning "The Old Forest", Book 1, Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings, in which Frodo and company enter the Perilous Realm...On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rin... | 1:04:05 | anhören |
| 0027 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch05 - A Conspiracy Unmasked | 10.07.2015 20:00 | Concerning "A Conspiracy Unmasked", Book 1, Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings, in which our heroes decide to take a bath and the road less travelled... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book1, Chapter 5... | Concerning "A Conspiracy Unmasked", Book 1, Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings, in which our heroes decide to take a bath and the road less travelled...On this episode, we continue our discussi... | 1:08:00 | anhören |
| 0026 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch04 - A Shortcut to Mushrooms | 04.07.2015 16:09 | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 4 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “A Shortcut to Mushrooms”... On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book 1, Chapter 4 of Fellowship, "A Shortcut to Mushrooms." This is a... | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 4 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “A Shortcut to Mushrooms”...On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book 1, C... | 1:10:42 | anhören |
| 0025 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch03 - Three Is Company | 26.06.2015 20:16 | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 3 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “Three Is Company”... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book1, Chapter 3 of Fellowship, Three Is Company. In this chapter, Frodo sets out from Hobbiton... | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 3 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “Three Is Company”... On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Book1, Chapter 3 of Fellowship, Three ... | 1:10:15 | anhören |
| 0024 - The Lord of the Rings - Bk1 - Ch02 - The Shadow of the Past | 19.06.2015 19:55 | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 2 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “The Shadow of the Past”... On this episode of the Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Chapter 2 of Fellowship, "The Shadow of the Past." While consisting... | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 2 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “The Shadow of the Past”... On this episode of the Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion of The Lord of the Rings with Chapter 2 of... | 1:23:14 | anhören |
| 0023 - The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Bk1 - Ch1 - A Long Expected Party | 12.06.2015 22:26 | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “A Long Expected Party”... On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we finally launch into Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long Expected Party". Among other things, we discuss the... | Concerning Book 1 Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring, “A Long Expected Party”... On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we finally launch into Chapter 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Lon... | 1:14:14 | anhören |
| 0022 - On Fairy-Stories - Tolkien's Literary Manifesto | 05.06.2015 20:10 | On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we examine and discuss Tolkien’s influential essay On Fairy-Stories. While both Greta and I are hungry to start our read-through of The Lord of the Rings, I felt it was important to consider the ideas Tolkien lays... | On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we examine and discuss Tolkien’s influential essay On Fairy-Stories. While both Greta and I are hungry to start our read-through of The Lord of the Rings, I felt... | 1:18:39 | anhören |
| 0021 - The Lord of the Rings - Prologue (Concerning Hobbits) | 29.05.2015 15:53 | On this episode of Tolkien Road, we continue with The Lord of the Rings by discussing the Prologue, the section that begins with "Concerning Hobbits." We cover the origin and nature of hobbits, pipeweed, the structure of hobbit society, and Bilbo's... | On this episode of Tolkien Road, we continue with The Lord of the Rings by discussing the Prologue, the section that begins with "Concerning Hobbits." We cover the origin and nature of hobbits, p... | 1:10:24 | anhören |
| 0020 - The Lord of the Rings - Tolkien's Foreword | 22.05.2015 13:36 | On this episode of Tolkien Road, we turn to The Lord of the Rings and begin our journey through the Third Age of Middle-earth with Tolkien's foreword to the Second Edition. This is an important section, because in it Tolkien discusses his reasons for... | On this episode of Tolkien Road, we turn to The Lord of the Rings and begin our journey through the Third Age of Middle-earth with Tolkien's foreword to the Second Edition. This is an important sec... | 1:01:01 | anhören |
| 0019 - The Silmarillion - Ch09 - Of the Flight of the Noldor - Pt 2 | 15.05.2015 19:30 | On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the second part of Chapter 9, "Of the Flight of the Noldor", wherein Fëanor leads the Noldor on a hell-bound quest to attack Morgoth... | On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the second part of Chapter 9, "Of the Flight of the Noldor", wherein Fëanor le... | 1:00:27 | anhören |
| 0018 - The Silmarillion - Ch09 - Of the Flight of the Noldor - Pt 1 | 08.05.2015 15:28 | On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the first part of Chapter 9, "Of the Flight of the Noldor", wherein the Valar must determine what to do after the attack on the Two... | On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the first part of Chapter 9, "Of the Flight of the Noldor", wherein the Valar must... | 1:02:49 | anhören |
| 0017 - The Silmarillion - Ch08 - Of the Darkening of Valinor | 01.05.2015 16:22 | Welcome to the 17th episode of The Tolkien Road podcast (formerly known as Talking Tolkien). On this episode, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with Chapter 8, Of the Darkening of Valinor, wherein Melkor... | Welcome to the 17th episode of The Tolkien Road podcast (formerly known as Talking Tolkien). On this episode, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with Chapte... | 1:05:48 | anhören |
| 0016 - Talking Tolkien is now The Tolkien Road! | 26.04.2015 03:16 | Talking Tolkien is now The Tolkien Road podcast. On this episode, Greta and I discuss the reasons behind the name change as well as what the future will hold. The Road goes ever on! For more info, please visit TrueMyths.org! | Talking Tolkien is now The Tolkien Road podcast. On this episode, Greta and I discuss the reasons behind the name change as well as what the future will hold. The Road goes ever on! For more info, ple... | 17:59 | anhören |
| 0015 - The Silmarillion - Ch07 - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor | 17.04.2015 18:37 | Only 15 episodes in, and we finally find out what a Silmaril is and where they came from! On this episode, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with Chapter 7, Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor.... | Only 15 episodes in, and we finally find out what a Silmaril is and where they came from! On this episode, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with Chapter 7... | 1:07:21 | anhören |
| 0014 - Mythopoeia - Tolkien's Poem for C.S. Lewis | 11.04.2015 17:26 | Tolkien addresses his philosophy-poem "Mythopoeia" to C.S. Lewis, who said that myths were "lies breathed through silver." In this episode, we discuss the meaning of "Mythopoeia" and how it serves as a sort of spiritual and creative manifesto for... | Tolkien addresses his philosophy-poem "Mythopoeia" to C.S. Lewis, who said that myths were "lies breathed through silver." In this episode, we discuss the meaning of "Mythopoeia" and how it serves ... | 1:40:33 | anhören |
| 0013 - The Silmarillion - Ch06 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor | 04.04.2015 18:23 | Who is Fëanor and why is he important? And who thought it was a good idea to let Melkor out of the dungeon?!?! C'MON MAN!!! Way. On this episode, John & Greta discuss Chapter 06 of The Silmarillion, Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. Plus, we... | Who is Fëanor and why is he important? And who thought it was a good idea to let Melkor out of the dungeon?!?! C'MON MAN!!! Way. On this episode, John & Greta discuss Chapter 06 of The Silmarillion, ... | 1:20:17 | anhören |
| 0012 - The Silmarillion - Ch05 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië | 27.03.2015 16:28 | How did the Elves get to Aman? Whatever became of Thingol? Where does Galadriel come from? And why did we forget a critical Wayne's World reference in the Thingol and Melian episode? We explore all these issues and more in Episode 12. Plus, Greta... | How did the Elves get to Aman? Whatever became of Thingol? Where does Galadriel come from? And why did we forget a critical Wayne's World reference in the Thingol and Melian episode? We explore all th... | 1:06:47 | anhören |
| 0011 - Leaf By Niggle - Pt 2 - The Story | 19.03.2015 20:27 | Join us as we discuss "Leaf By Niggle", my favorite non-Middle-earth Tolkien story. "Leaf By Niggle" is a mythical story about creativity and love of neighbor with a wonderful conclusion. In the second of a two-part series, we discuss the profound... | Join us as we discuss "Leaf By Niggle", my favorite non-Middle-earth Tolkien story. "Leaf By Niggle" is a mythical story about creativity and love of neighbor with a wonderful conclusion. In the seco... | 1:23:42 | anhören |
| 0010 - Leaf By Niggle - Pt 1 - Introduction | 13.03.2015 17:21 | "Leaf By Niggle" is one of Tolkien's lesser known works, but it yields a ton of insight into his own creative vision. In the first of a two-part series, we discuss what Tolkien himself had to say about the story he wrote one morning in the late 30's.... | "Leaf By Niggle" is one of Tolkien's lesser known works, but it yields a ton of insight into his own creative vision. In the first of a two-part series, we discuss what Tolkien himself had to say abou... | 29:07 | anhören |
| 0009 - The Silmarillion - Ch04 - Of Thingol and Melian | 04.03.2015 18:59 | Tolkien's first story of inter-species love concerns Thingol and Melian. Find out why the shortest chapter in The Silmarillion is one of the most important in the history of Middle-earth as we explore the 4th chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of... | Tolkien's first story of inter-species love concerns Thingol and Melian. Find out why the shortest chapter in The Silmarillion is one of the most important in the history of Middle-earth as we explo... | 30:18 | anhören |
| 0007 - The Silmarillion - Ch03 - Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor | 04.03.2015 18:55 | Where did the Elves come from and what is their doom? What should the Valar do about Melkor? We explore these questions and more in our discussion of the 3rd chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor.... | Where did the Elves come from and what is their doom? What should the Valar do about Melkor? We explore these questions and more in our discussion of the 3rd chapter of The Silmarillion proper, ... | 1:08:25 | anhören |
| 0008 - Evan Palmer interview | 26.02.2015 15:06 | We sit down with illustrator Evan Palmer of EvanPalmerComics.com to discuss his graphic interpretation of Ainulindalë. It's an illuminating interview for a fascinating work! You can find Evan's work at EvanPalmerComics.com/Ainulindale. Come get lost... | We sit down with illustrator Evan Palmer of EvanPalmerComics.com to discuss his graphic interpretation of Ainulindalë. It's an illuminating interview for a fascinating work! You can find Evan's work ... | 1:10:51 | anhören |
| 0006 - On Enjoying Tolkien or Reasons Why | 23.02.2015 15:38 | Why spend so much time talking and writing about Tolkien? What does it mean to fully enjoy something? We discuss these matters, with a little help from C.S. Lewis, on our first non-Silmarillion episode. Come get lost in Middle-earth and explore the... | Why spend so much time talking and writing about Tolkien? What does it mean to fully enjoy something? We discuss these matters, with a little help from C.S. Lewis, on our first non-Silmarillion episod... | 47:34 | anhören |
| 0005 - The Silmarillion - Ch02 - Of Aulë and Yavanna | 23.02.2015 15:30 | Where did Dwarves, Ents, and Eagles come from? We explore these questions and more in our discussion of the 2nd chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of Aulë and Yavanna. Come get lost in Middle-earth and explore the history of The Hobbit and The Lord... | Where did Dwarves, Ents, and Eagles come from? We explore these questions and more in our discussion of the 2nd chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of Aulë and Yavanna. Come get lost in Middle-e... | 56:04 | anhören |
| 0004 - The Silmarillion - Ch01 - Of the Beginning of Days | 17.02.2015 17:24 | On the 4th episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine the 1st chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of the Beginning of Days. Come get lost in Middle-earth and explore the history of The Hobbit and The Lord of the... | On the 4th episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine the 1st chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of the Beginning of Days. Come get lost in Middle-earth and explo... | 1:03:28 | anhören |
| 0003 - The Silmarillion - Valaquenta | 13.02.2015 12:09 | On the third episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine Valaquenta, the second section in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Come get lost in Middle-earth and explore the history of The Hobbit and The Lord of the... | On the third episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine Valaquenta, the second section in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Come get lost in Middle-earth and exp... | 1:18:39 | anhören |
| 0002 - The Silmarillion - Ainulindalë | 07.02.2015 21:21 | Concerning "Ainulindalë", the Music of the Ainur, the first part of The Silmarillion... | Concerning "Ainulindalë", the Music of the Ainur, the first part of The Silmarillion...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support. | 1:04:04 | anhören |
| 0001 - The Silmarillion - Introduction | 02.02.2015 16:17 | On the first episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell provide an introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and introduce some of the many themes they will be covering as they move through The Silmarillion... | On the first episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell provide an introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and introduce some of the many themes they will be cove... | 1:13:48 | anhören |
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