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The Tolkien Road
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 timele...
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The Fall of Númenor » Pt 7 » "The Natural Life of Númenor" (Ep 331 Redux)
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 t...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 6 » "The Geography of Númenor" » The Tolkien Road Episode 330
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?...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 5 » "SA32 - The Edain Reach Númenor" (Ep 329 Redux)
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 b...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 4 » "SA1 - Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon" (Ep 328 Redux)
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 Mor...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 3 » Before the Second Age (Ep 327 Redux)
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 sto...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 2 » The Saga of a Dark Age (Ep 325 Redux)
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...
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 1 » Intro and Overview (Ep 324 Redux)
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 downfal...
0397 » Introducing Tolkien’s Tragedy: My New Book on Númenor & the Second Age
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...
Silmarillion 2025 » Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age
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...
Silmarillion 2025 » Akallabêth » The Downfall of Númenor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Akallabêth - the Downfall of Númenor!
“Akallabêth” is the synoptic account of Númenor in the Second...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 24 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath!
In Chapter 24,...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 23 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin.
With Doriath having fallen in...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 22 » Of the Ruin of Doriath
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...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 21 » Of Túrin Turambar
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 21 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Túrin Turambar.
The tale of Túrin Turambar is a long one, ri...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 20 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad!After Beren and Lúthien’s exc...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 19 » Of Beren and Lúthien
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 19 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beren and Lúthien.
In my view, “Of Beren and Lúthien” is the...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 18 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin.
In Chapter...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 17 » Of the Coming of Men Into the West
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...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 16 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Maeglin.
“Of Maeglin” represents a shift in the style of The...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 15 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Noldor in Beleriand.
In Chapter 15, Turgon establishes t...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 14 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beleriand and Its Realms.
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Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 13 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Return of the Noldor.
The action really picks back up in...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 12 » Of Men
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 12 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Men.
Yes, Chapter 12 introduces a mysterious new intelligent...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 11 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.
With the hurrica...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 10 » Of the Sindar
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 10 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sindar.
The Noldor, led by Fëanor, have re-entered Beler...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 09 » Of the Flight of the Noldor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 9 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Flight Of The Noldor.
With Melkor and Ungoliant having sl...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 08 » Of the Darkening of Valinor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 8 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Darkening of Valinor.
In Chapter 8, the bliss of Valinor...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 07 » Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 7 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor.
In Chapter 7, we...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 06 » Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 6 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.
Chapter 6 is really the...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 05 » Of Eldarmar & The Princes of the Eldalië
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 5 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië.
In Chapter 5, we come...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 04 » Of Thingol and Melian
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 4 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Thingol and Melian!
Over t...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 03 » Of the Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 3 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Awakening of the Elves and t...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 02 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » Origins of Dwarves and Ents
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 2 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Aulë and Yavanna!
Over th...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 (part 2) » Of the Beginning of Days » The Creation of the Two Trees of Valinor
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days, part 2!<...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days.
Ju...
Silmarillion 2025 » Valaquenta » The Gods Of Middle-earth » The Story of the Valar
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar!
Over the next several mont...
Silmarillion 2025 » Ainulindalë » The Creation of Middle-earth » The Music of the Ainur
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Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which, simply put, is the Midd...
Read The Silmarillion in 2025 » START HERE!
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Right now, I have one major goal for The Tolkien Road: to finish my next book!
While I'm doing that, I want...
REVISITED » 6 Life-Changing Insights From Tolkien
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This week we'll be revisiting episode 197, which focused on 6 amazing spiritual insights from Tolkien. Visit Tolkie...
Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work"
Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/
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