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 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.
0386: The Lord of the Rings » Prologue » Of the Finding of the Ring and a Note on Shire Records
Why did Bilbo lie about how he found the Ring—and why did Tolkien invent an entire history for the manuscripts behind The Lord of the Rings?
In Episode 386 of The Tolkien Road, John concludes the Prologue with “The Finding of the Ring” and “Note on the Shire Records.” We explore Bilbo’s false account, Gandalf’s suspicions, the mysterious “luck” behind finding the Ring, and Tolkien’s elaborate history of the Red Book of Westmarch.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 — Introduction
01:10 — The Finding of the Ring
02:27 — The Accident That Changed Middle-earth
03:24 — Was Finding the Ring Really Luck?
04:04 — Does the Ring Have a Will?
05:26...
0232: The Book of Lost Tales I » How Tolkien’s Middle-earth Really Began
What exactly is The Book of Lost Tales—and why did Christopher Tolkien decide to publish the long, complicated history of his father’s evolving mythology?
In this episode of The Tolkien Road, John and Greta begin their journey through The History of Middle-earth with Volume 1, The Book of Lost Tales 1. Along the way, they explore Christopher Tolkien’s difficult task as his father’s literary executor, why The Silmarillion is so challenging, whether a frame narrative might have made it more accessible, and what Tolkien’s earliest surviving mythology reveals about the evolution of Middle-earth.
The episode also begin...
0385: The Lord of the Rings » Prologue » Concerning Pipe-weed and the Ordering of the Shire
Why did Tolkien devote part of The Lord of the Rings Prologue to pipe-weed and the government of the Shire?
In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through the Prologue with “Concerning Pipe-weed” and “Of the Ordering of the Shire,” exploring Tolkien’s love of small details, the history of Hobbit smoking, and the surprisingly simple political structure of the Shire.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 — Introduction: Why the Little Details Matter
01:37 — Why Tolkien Wrote About Pipe-weed
02:22 — The Hobbit Invention of Smoking
04:03 — Tobold Hornblower and the Southfarthing
05:31 — Bree, the Prancing Pony, and the Spread of Pipe-weed
06:21 — Did Pipe-we...
0231: Unfinished Tales » What’s In The Book?
What exactly is inside Unfinished Tales—and why did Christopher Tolkien include these particular writings?
In this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our After the Silmarillion series with a guided tour through Unfinished Tales, covering material from the First, Second, and Third Ages, along with the book’s fascinating appendices.00:00 — Introduction: Unfinished Tales, Part Two05:33 — Tolkien Quote of the Week: Recovery and Seeing the Ordinary Anew08:00 — What Is Actually in Unfinished Tales?10:04 — Part One: The First Age12:56 — Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin15:12 — The Children of Húrin21:22 — Part Two: The Second Age22:48 — Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner’s Wife27:18 —...
0384: The Lord of the Rings » Prologue » Concerning Hobbits
What exactly are hobbits—and where did they come from?
In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we begin our journey through the Prologue to The Lord of the Rings with “Concerning Hobbits,” exploring Tolkien’s surprisingly detailed history of hobbit origins, migrations, culture, and the eventual founding of the Shire.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 — Introduction: Concerning Hobbits
01:25 — Tolkien, the Red Book of Westmarch, and Hobbit History
03:12 — Hobbit Culture: Peace, Quiet, Magic, and Machinery
05:05 — What Do Hobbits Actually Look Like?
06:30 — The Merry Folk of the Shire
08:35 — Where Did Hobbits Come From?
10:06 — Did Hobbits Exist in the Second Age?
11:30 — The...
0230: Unfinished Tales » Overview & Background
What exactly is Unfinished Tales—and why did Christopher Tolkien choose to publish his father’s unfinished writings at all?
In this episode of The Tolkien Road, we begin a new journey into Tolkien’s posthumously published legendarium by exploring the history, purpose, and editorial philosophy behind Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth.00:00 — Introduction: Beginning Unfinished Tales06:36 — Tolkien Quote of the Week: Why Fantasy Matters08:52 — What Is Unfinished Tales?10:14 — Why This Book Was So Important11:38 — Christopher Tolkien Takes Up His Father’s Work12:56 — Why Unfinished Tales Is Harder Than The Silmarillion14:31 — Unfinished Tales as a Bridge to The History of Middle-earth...
0381: The Lord of the Rings » Tolkien's Foreword(s)
What did Tolkien himself say The Lord of the Rings was about?In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we explore Tolkien’s forewords to The Lord of the Rings — because there are actually two very different versions.
00:00 — What Did Tolkien Say The Lord of the Rings Was About?02:15 — The Original 1954 Foreword03:43 — The Red Book of Westmarch09:45 — Tolkien as “Translator” and Middle-earth as History13:20 — Why Tolkien Replaced the First Foreword15:24 — The Second-Edition Foreword20:17 — Why Tolkien Wrote The Lord of the Rings21:21 — No Hidden Message or World War II Allegory22:12 — What the Story Would Look Like If It WERE About WWII26:09 — Allegory...
Three Major Problems With The Silmarillion (Episode 0253 Revisited)
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 Silmarillion — and how a future edition might make Tolkien’s mythology far more accessible to first-time readers.
00:00 — Introduction04:45 — The Silmarillion: Three Big Problems and How to Fix Them06:40 — Why the Published Silmarillion Is Open to Criticism10:47 — The Three Big Problems11:10 — Problem #1: The Maps23:21 — Problem #2: The Lack of a Frame Narrative28:57 — Problem #3: No Timetable31:30 — What a Better Edition of The Silmarillion Could Look Like33:11 — Is There a Fourth Problem?33:35 — Listen...
The Mariner's Wife - Part 5: The Mariner's Mailbag (EP188 Revisited)
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Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
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 Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.
Today, we’re revisiting Part Five of our discussion.
And...
The Mariner's Wife - Part 4: Númenor's First Queen (EP187 Revisited)
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Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
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 Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.
Today, we’re revisiting Part One of our discussion.
And...
Tolkien's Overture: Music, Metaphysics, and Middle-earth (Chapter 8 / Coda)
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 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: Coda
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The Mariner's Wife - Part 3: The Crowning of Aldarion (EP186 Revisited)
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 Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.
Today, we’re revisiting Part Three of our discussion.
And for those of you waiting for fresh journeys down the Tolkien Road, don’t worry—we’ll be back soon with brand-new episodes.
For now, let’s return...
Tolkien's Overture: Musical Mathoms (Chapter 7)
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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 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: Co...
The Mariner's Wife - Part 2: The Call of the Sea (EP185 Revisited)
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Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
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 Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.
Today, we’re revisiting Part Two of our discussion.
And...
Tolkien's Overture: Tom Bombadil, the Musical Master (Chapter 6)
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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 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: Co...
Nolan’s Odyssey vs. The Rings of Power: What Makes a Great Adaptation?
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 compares with the corporate approach behind Amazon’s The Rings of Power. Then Greta weighs in on John’s own proposal for adapting the story of Númenor, presented in Appendix B of Tolkien’s Tragedy.
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Tolkien's Overture: Lúthien, Mighty In Song (Chapter 5)
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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 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: Co...
The Mariner's Wife - Part 1: Young Aldarion (EP183 Revisited)
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Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
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 Unfinished Tales, this story takes us deep into the history of Númenor, exploring the troubled marriage of the royal couple Aldarion and Erendis—and the painful conflict between ambition, duty, love, and family.
Today, we’re revisiting Part One of our discussion.
And...
Tolkien's Overture: Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music (Chapter 4)
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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 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: Co...
Tolkien's Tragedy: The Rings of Power Done Right
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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 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 Sec...
Tolkien's Overture: The Reality of Arda (Chapter 3)
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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 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: Co...
Tolkien's Tragedy: Downfall and Aftermath
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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 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 - T...
Tolkien's Overture: The Vision of Ilúvatar (Chapter 2)
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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 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: Co...
Tolkien's Tragedy: Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron
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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 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 - T...
Tolkien's Overture: The Creation of Middle-earth (Introduction and Chapter 1)
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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 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: Mu...
Tolkien's Tragedy: Rise of the Shadow (The Third Millennium)
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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 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 - T...
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.
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Tolkien's Tragedy: The New Dark Lord (The Second Millennium)
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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 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 - T...
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!
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Tolkien's Tragedy: Almost Paradise (The First Millennium)
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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 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 - T...
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.
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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 Episod...
Tolkien's Tragedy: The Purpose of Númenor
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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 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 - T...
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 27 » Chapter 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (EP303 REVISITED)
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 and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom!
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Tolkien's Tragedy: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien
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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 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 Dar...
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 26 » Chapter 22 » Of Túrin Turambar (EP302 REVISITED)
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 get…more devastating tragedies! Chapter 22 picks up with Húrin, now old and worn out by Morgoth’s tortures. Set free to wander aimlessly in the wasted regions of Beleriand, he inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that will lead to end of the kingdom of Doriath, once the hidden heart of Beleriand’s free regions.
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The Fall of Númenor Pt 38 » The Third Age (A Brief Chronicle) (EP364 REVISITED)
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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 looking at in this episode is taken entirely from "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age," and describes the major events that lead up to "A Long-Expected Party," an...
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 25 » Chapter 21 » Of Túrin Turambar (EP301 REVISITED)
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 Lúthien” and “Akallabêth” as the longest chapter in The Silmarillion. It is also quite tragic, as we shall see. After giving a bit of background on Túrin’s ancestry, it picks up where the last chapter left off, with Túrin’s father Húrin imprisoned in Angband. The chapter then focuses in on the highly tragic twists and turns of Túrin’s life.
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The Fall of Númenor Pt 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (EP363 REVISITED)
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In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. 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! Join us!
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Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 24 » Chapter 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad (EP299 REVISITED)
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 excellent adventure, what could possibly come next? Only a great battle brimming with bloodshed and “Unnumbered Tears” of course! First though, Tolkien provides a brief epilogue for Beren and Lúthien, giving them a happy ending, though, in true Tolkienian fashion, leaving Melian with a “grief of loss” heavier than anyone has ever known.
With the exploits of Beren and Lúthien having demonstrated Morgoth’s vulnerabilities, the time seems ripe to press the attack, and...
The Fall of Númenor Pt 36 » SA3320 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor (EP362 REVISITED)
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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!
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