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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...
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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.
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8 JUL 2026 · 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 https://tolkienstragedy.com/
- Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0312
- SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg27/
- Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/lgI8ldBpAYQ
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- Read 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.
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6 JUL 2026 · https://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 the Second Age!
It's available now at https://tolkienstragedy.com/, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!
Table of Contents:
- Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien
- Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age
- Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor
- Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium
- Chapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second Millennium
- Chapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third Millennium
- Chapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. Sauron
- Chapter 7: Downfall & Aftermath
- Appendix A: Rumours of a Lost Age
- Appendix B: The Rings of Power Done Right
- Appendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold Tales
- Appendix D: Concerning the White Trees Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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1 JUL 2026 · 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!
Join us as we discuss!
LINKS:
- Read https://tolkienstragedy.com/
- Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0303
- SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg26/
- Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/Ynw-JeVnhRk
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- Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71256775
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- Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad
- Read 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.
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29 JUN 2026 · https://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 of Power, and the Second Age!
It's available now at https://tolkienstragedy.com/, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!
Table of Contents:
- Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien
- Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age
- Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor
- Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium
- Chapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second Millennium
- Chapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third Millennium
- Chapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. Sauron
- Chapter 7: Downfall & Aftermath
- Appendix A: Rumours of a Lost Age
- Appendix B: The Rings of Power Done Right
- Appendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold Tales
- Appendix D: Concerning the White Trees Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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24 JUN 2026 · 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.
Join us as we discuss!
LINKS:
- Read https://tolkienstragedy.com/
- Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0302
- SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg25/
- Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/ekQQ69g6J8E
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- Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad
- Read 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.
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22 JUN 2026 · My new book, https://tolkienstragedy.com/, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit https://tolkienstragedy.com/ to learn more!
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," and the forming of the Fellowship of the Ring.
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17 JUN 2026 · 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.
Join us as we discuss!
LINKS:
- Read https://tolkienstragedy.com/
- Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0301
- SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg24/
- Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/ekQQ69g6J8E
- Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133983955
- Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70440300
- Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/
- Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad
- Read 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.
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15 JUN 2026 · My new book, https://tolkienstragedy.com/, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit https://tolkienstragedy.com/ to learn more!
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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- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)
- listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
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- buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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10 JUN 2026 · 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 that’s where the story of the Fifth Battle of Beleriand picks up.
Join us as we discuss!
LINKS:
- Read https://tolkienstragedy.com/
- Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0299
- SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg23/
- Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/0QaFHbuVxdQ
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- Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/
- Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad
- Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
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8 JUN 2026 · My new book, https://tolkienstragedy.com/, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit https://tolkienstragedy.com/ to learn more!
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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- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)
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- buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
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26 APR 2015 · 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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
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...
show more
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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And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!!
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| Organization | John Carswell |
| Categories | Books , Christianity , Film Reviews |
| Website | tolkienroad.com |
| tolkienroadpodcast@gmail.com |
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