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!!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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Sep 30, 2026 · 55:06
Is The Silmarillion harder to read than it needs to be?In this episode of The Tolkien Road, we take a loving but critical look at three major problems with the published…
Sep 28, 2026 · 55:52
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road. Over the next four episodes, we’re…
Sep 21, 2026 · 58:37
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road. Over the next four episodes, we’re…
Sep 16, 2026 · 19:55
On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Final Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's available now at…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:17:37
Over the next four episodes, we’re returning to one of Tolkien’s most compelling—and heartbreaking—tales: “Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife.” Originally published in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 37:20
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Seventh Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Sep 7, 2026 · 47:55
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road. Over the next four episodes, we’re…
Sep 2, 2026 · 12:09
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Sixth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Aug 31, 2026 · 47:28
What makes a great adaptation of an ancient epic—and did Christopher Nolan nail it with The Odyssey ? We discuss what worked, what didn’t, and how Nolan’s singular vision…
Aug 26, 2026 · 11:57
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Fifth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:09:36
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road. Over the next four episodes, we’re…
Aug 19, 2026 · 11:43
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Fourth Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Aug 17, 2026 · 24:42
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you AppendixB of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the…
Aug 12, 2026 · 12:30
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Third Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Aug 10, 2026 · 30:52
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Seventh Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and…
Aug 5, 2026 · 30:33
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Second Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur ! It's…
Aug 3, 2026 · 28:56
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Sixth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and…
Jul 29, 2026 · 38:14
TolkiensOverture.com On 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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 21:13
TolkiensTragedy.com On 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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:12:00
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 48:25
TolkiensTragedy.com On 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…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:14:15
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 25:12
TolkiensTragedy.com On 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…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:02:06
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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 25:46
TolkiensTragedy.com On 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…
Jul 1, 2026 · 40:33
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 23, “Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin”, in which we learn about Tuor's journey…
Jun 29, 2026 · 18:13
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road , I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the…
Jun 24, 2026 · 54:27
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 22, “Of the Ruin of Doriath” After the devastating tragedies of Chapter 21, we…
Jun 22, 2026 · 21:37
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 48:51
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 21, “Of Túrin Turambar” The tale of Túrin is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 33:23
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the…
Jun 10, 2026 · 45:01
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 20, “Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad” After Beren and Lúthien’s…
Jun 8, 2026 · 40:45
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:38:25
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 19, "Of Beren and Lúthien." Chapter 19 goes by many names - among them, The Tale…
Jun 1, 2026 · 36:02
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of…
May 27, 2026 · 55:40
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 18, "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin." Chapter 18 concerns…
May 25, 2026 · 26:47
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of…
May 20, 2026 · 1:03:44
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 17, “Of the Coming of Men Into the West.” In Chapter 17, we learn of how the…
May 18, 2026 · 26:33
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of…
May 15, 2026 · 25:10
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing you the Third Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and…
May 13, 2026 · 52:52
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 16, “Of Maeglin.” In Chapter 16, we learn of the tragic tale involving Aredhel,…
May 11, 2026 · 25:59
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of…
May 6, 2026 · 42:44
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 15, “Of the Noldor in Beleriand.” In Chapter 15, Turgon creates Gondolin,…
May 4, 2026 · 32:03
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of…
May 1, 2026 · 25:46
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing you the Second Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power,…
Apr 29, 2026 · 39:31
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 14, “Of Beleriand and Its Realms.” In Chapter 14, we’ll learn of Beleriand’s…
Apr 27, 2026 · 27:42
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of…
Apr 24, 2026 · 18:14
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings…
Apr 22, 2026 · 53:17
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 13, “Of the Return of the Noldor.” In Chapter 13, we’ll learn of the fate of…
Apr 20, 2026 · 26:40
Hey there, Fellowship! My new book, Tolkien’s Tragedy , is available now in paperback! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! This episode is a walkthrough of the book using…
Apr 15, 2026 · 43:46
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 12, “Of Men.” Chapter 12 is exactly what it sounds like: the origin story of the…
Apr 13, 2026 · 23:37
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TrueMythsPress.com to learn more! In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:00:06
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 11, “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.” With the hurricane of…
Apr 6, 2026 · 32:02
In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. Atanamir’s reign was of major consequence for the people of Númenor, as his longing for…
Apr 1, 2026 · 53:04
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 10, “Of the Sindar.” In Chapter 10, the perspective shifts from the Blessed…
Mar 30, 2026 · 31:09
In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru SA2029, as Númenor spreads its influence over Middle-earth - and the Shadow spreads its influence…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:21:39
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 9, “Of the Flight of the Noldor.” Chapter 9 of The Silmarillion brings us to the…
Mar 27, 2026 · 34:46
In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s defeat and the first White Council. Join us! Watch On YouTube »…
Mar 18, 2026 · 53:19
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 8, “Of the Darkening of Valinor.” Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe…
Mar 16, 2026 · 27:46
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…
Mar 11, 2026 · 1:07:52
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 7, “Of the Silmarils & the Unrest of the Noldor.” What are the Silmarils and…
Mar 9, 2026 · 31:45
With this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (aka The War of the Three Rings) begins! And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme,…
Mar 4, 2026 · 1:05:51
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 6, “Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.” With Melkor having been imprisoned,…
Mar 2, 2026 · 31:43
In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1600 - Sauron Forges The One Ring”, including the construction of Barad-Dûr and the response of…
Feb 25, 2026 · 55:06
In latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 5, “Of Eldamar & the Princes of the Eldalië.” With 3 groups of Elves - the Vanyar,…
Feb 23, 2026 · 29:27
In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we discuss the forging of the Three Elven Rings, as found in the chapter “c1590 - The Three Rings Are…
Feb 18, 2026 · 0:34
In episode 8 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 4, “Of Thingol and Melian.” With Melkor imprisoned in Mandos and the Elves on the way to…
Feb 16, 2026 · 31:27
In this episode, we discuss Sauron's "gifts" to the Noldor, and how their nature and past makes them particularly prone to Sauron's malevolent plot. Watch On YouTube »…
Feb 11, 2026 · 1:14:34
In episode 7 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 3, “Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor.” While the Valar and the gods…
Feb 9, 2026 · 23:53
In this episode, we find Sauron beginning to unveil his plot by winning over the Elven-smiths of Eregion. All the while, the Númenoreans begin to establish a permanent presence…
Feb 4, 2026 · 50:16
In episode 6 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 2, “Of Aulë and Yavanna,” wherein we learn the origin stories for the Dwarves, the Ents,…
Feb 2, 2026 · 16:05
In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter SA1075 Tar-Ancalimë, the first ruling Queen of Númenor, and only child of…
Jan 28, 2026 · 1:13:52
In episode 5 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the second half of Chapter 1, “Of The Beginning of Days”. LINKS: Show Notes:…
Jan 26, 2026 · 16:21
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…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:30:06
In this episode, we’ll conclude our journey through Tolkien’s life story as we examine the years from the publication and massive success of The Lord of the Rings to Tolkien’s…
Jan 21, 2026 · 47:53
In episode 4 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the first half of Chapter 1, “Of The Beginning of Days”. LINKS: Show Notes:…
Jan 19, 2026 · 26:02
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…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:05:18
Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays. In this episode,…
Jan 14, 2026 · 1:11:35
In episode 3 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Valaquenta, an account and description of the gods of Middle-earth, including the first inklings…
Jan 12, 2026 · 29:32
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…
Jan 9, 2026 · 54:00
Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays. In this episode,…
Jan 7, 2026 · 1:06:38
In episode 2 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the creation story of Middle-earth, Ainulindalë, aka The Music of the Ainur. In this chapter,…
Jan 5, 2026 · 21:48
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…
Jan 2, 2026 · 39:48
Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays. In this episode,…
Dec 31, 2025 · 1:07:44
Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road. Every new year brings new resolutions—and for many Tolkien readers, one challenge stands above the rest: The Silmarillion.…
Dec 29, 2025 · 18:37
In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the founding of Eregion, the Elvish city that eventually gives birth to the Rings of Power!…
Dec 19, 2025 · 54:37
Hey there fellow travellers! As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I thought it would be a great time to return to one of my favorite topics: Tolkien's controversial…
Dec 8, 2025 · 39:55
Hey there fellow travellers! This week we'll be revisiting episode 269, which focused on Tolkien's EPIC Christmas poem NOEL. Visit TolkienRoad.com/noel for plenty of resources…
Dec 3, 2025 · 51:05
In this episode, we're concluding our two part journey through Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas, focusing on The Goblin Wars! Join us as we explore how the “Other…
Dec 1, 2025 · 56:42
Well, Thanksgiving 2025 has come and gone, and now the big lead up to Christmas is upon us! To that end, in the next few episodes, we're taking a look back at our series on…
Nov 24, 2025 · 34:53
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 32:50
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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 17:00
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…
Nov 3, 2025 · 38:30
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:…
Oct 27, 2025 · 31:49
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 /…
Oct 20, 2025 · 41:25
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…
Oct 13, 2025 · 40:21
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,…
Oct 6, 2025 · 29:41
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…
Sep 29, 2025 · 34:10
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…
Sep 22, 2025 · 26:25
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…
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