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Embark upon a wondrous journey through the realms of Middle-earth and beyond with the Tolkien Road, a podcast dedicated to the enchanting tales and writings of JRR Tolkien. Come, join John, Greta, and our mighty Fellowship as we delve deep into the magic that lingers within the pages of these timeless legends. And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!!
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- Yesterday38 min
Tolkien's Overture: The Creation of Middle-earth (Introduction and Chapter 1)
TolkiensOverture.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur!It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: The Music of the AinurChapter 2: The Vision of IlúvatarChapter 3: The Reality of ArdaChapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and MusicChapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in SongChapter 6: Tom Bombadil, the Musical MasterChapter 7: Musical MathomsChapter 8: CodaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 3 days ago21 min
Tolkien's Tragedy: Rise of the Shadow (The Third Millennium)
TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fifth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:Númenor & The Mind of TolkienChapter 1: The Themes of the Second AgeChapter 2: The Purpose of NúmenorChapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First MillenniumChapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second MillenniumChapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third MillenniumChapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. SauronChapter 7: Downfall & AftermathAppendix A: Rumours of a Lost AgeAppendix B: The Rings of Power Done RightAppendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold TalesAppendix D: Concerning the White TreesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 30 » Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age (EP315 REVISITED)
In the last episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", the history that ties together the legends of the First and Second Ages with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0314SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg28/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/JRqaGOaRkz0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136110217Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74224141Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Tolkien's Tragedy: The New Dark Lord (The Second Millennium)
TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fourth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:Númenor & The Mind of TolkienChapter 1: The Themes of the Second AgeChapter 2: The Purpose of NúmenorChapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First MillenniumChapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second MillenniumChapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third MillenniumChapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. SauronChapter 7: Downfall & AftermathAppendix A: Rumours of a Lost AgeAppendix B: The Rings of Power Done RightAppendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold TalesAppendix D: Concerning the White TreesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 2 weeks ago1h 14m
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 29 » Akallabêth - The Downfall of Númenor (EP314 REVISITED)
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's rise and fall. With Morgoth having been defeated in the War of Wrath, the Men allied with the Elves of Beleriand are rewarded with an earthly paradise: the Island of Númenor. Yet over the course of a 3300 year history, the Númenoreans tragically discover that the soul of Man desires things that the natural world cannot provide.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0314SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg28/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/JRqaGOaRkz0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/136110217Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74224141Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 2 weeks ago25 min
Tolkien's Tragedy: Almost Paradise (The First Millennium)
TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Third Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:Númenor & The Mind of TolkienChapter 1: The Themes of the Second AgeChapter 2: The Purpose of NúmenorChapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First MillenniumChapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second MillenniumChapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third MillenniumChapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. SauronChapter 7: Downfall & AftermathAppendix A: Rumours of a Lost AgeAppendix B: The Rings of Power Done RightAppendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold TalesAppendix D: Concerning the White TreesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 28 » Chapter 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath (EP312 REVISITED)
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 24, “Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath”, in which we learn about Eärendil's and Elwing's journey to the Blessed Realm, the final battle with Morgoth, and the fates of the Silmarils and the Sons of Fëanor.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0312SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg27/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/lgI8ldBpAYQWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/135024534Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73639924Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
Tolkien's Tragedy: The Purpose of Númenor
TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Second Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Table of Contents:Númenor & The Mind of TolkienChapter 1: The Themes of the Second AgeChapter 2: The Purpose of NúmenorChapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First MillenniumChapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second MillenniumChapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third MillenniumChapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. SauronChapter 7: Downfall & AftermathAppendix A: Rumours of a Lost AgeAppendix B: The Rings of Power Done RightAppendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold TalesAppendix D: Concerning the White TreesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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