The Tolkien Road

Tolkien's New Book: The Fall of Númenor Will Present The Legends Inspiring The Rings of Power

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting a new Tolkien book! "The Fall of Númenor" was announced on June 22, 2022. In this bonus episode, we'll discuss what's in it and all of ...

0296 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", the 17th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about...

0295 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 16 » Of Maeglin

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Maeglin", the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as ...

MIDDLE-EARTH: Christian Propaganda or Pre-Christian Mythology?

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we imposing Christianity onto MIddle-earth? That's what one listener thinks...“This show is Christian propaganda disguised as a discussion of To...

THE RINGS OF POWER » Why the Details of Middle-earth Matter

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"It is precisely the colouring, the atmosphere, the unclassifiable individual details of a story, and above all the general purport that informs with ...

0294 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", the 15th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmaril...

Orcish Ideologies and The Rings of Power

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Yet this is held true by the wise of Eressëa, that all those of the Quendi who came into the hands of Melkor, ere Utumno was broken, were put there ...

The Rings of Power and the Long Defeat

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"I am a Christian, and indeed a Roman Catholic, so that I do not expect ‘history’ to be anything but a ‘long defeat’ – though it contains (a...

0293 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Beleriand and Its Realms", the 14th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion readi...

0292 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having arrived to Beleriand, Fëanor wastes no time in confronting Morgoth.WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHYEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitly...

0291 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 12 - Of Men

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of Men", the 12th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this explorat...

0290 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 11 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor", the 11th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your ...

0289 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 10 - Of the Sindar

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an in-depth discussion of "Of the Sindar", the 10th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this l...

0288 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 9 - Of the Flight of the Noldor

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is an in-depth discussion of "Of the Flight of the Noldor", the 9th chapter of The Silmarillion. Learn how to get the most out of your reading fr...

0287 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 8 - Of the Darkening of Valinor

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects ...

The God and Gods of Middle-earth feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Lord of the Rings Christian, Pagan or, in some way, both? In the legendarium of Middle-earth, Tolkien connects the gods of the ancient world with t...

0286 » The Silmarillion 2022 Ch 7 » Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding ...

0285 - All Things Tolkien March 2022 Livestream

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, fellow travelers!You are about to listen to an audio recording of our MARCH 2022 YouTube livestream. For the video of this replay, includin...

Tolkien and Man's Destiny » "All Tales May Come True..." » Tolkien Reading Day 2022

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My choice for Tolkien Reading Day 2022. Enjoy!WATCH THIS VIDEO » https://youtu.be/ib-30vDvxxQSUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroadTOLKIEN ROAD »...

Is the RINGS OF POWER Canon?

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With The Rings of Power & The War of the Rohirrim coming soon, I’m starting to wonder: what’s going to be considered “canonical” going forward...

0284 » Of Fëanor & The Unchaining Of Melkor » The Silmarillion Ch 6

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of F...

0283 » Of Eldamar & the Princes of the Eldalië » The Silmarillion Chapter 5

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With 3 groups of Elves - the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri - having arrived on the threshold of the Great Sea, they must make the final leg of their jour...

0282 » Of Thingol and Melian » The Silmarillion Ch 4 » Elwë, Grey-Elves

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Melkor imprisoned in Mandos and the Elves on the way to the Blessed Realm, we pause to consider a BRIEF love story that lays the groundwork for a...

0281 » Rings Of Power Controversies, The Silmarillion, and more!

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During our Feb 2022 Livestream, we discussed all of the controversies surround The Rings Of Power, our journey thus far in The Silmarillion, and a bun...

RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing The Second Age Timeline Is Wrong » LOTR on Prime

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon plans to "compress" the 3,500 year timeline of the Second Age into a "single point in time". There are so many problems with this, and in this ...

0280 » Of The Coming Of The Elves & The Captivity Of Melkor » The Silmarillion Chapter 3

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having taken a scenic detour in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 we pick up where Chapter 1 left off. Though the Blessed Realm of Aman is now lit by the Two Tr...

RINGS OF POWER » Teaser Reaction & Analysis » Break Down of First Teaser Trailer » Super Bowl Ad

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning! We're breaking down the new teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power.You can watch the video of this episode here » https:/...

0279 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » The Silmarillion Chapter 2 » Dwarves, Ents, Eagles, and More!

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men...

REACTION: The Rings of Power » First Photos & Details » Galadriel, Elrond, Dwarves, Hobbits, etc

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our reaction to the Vanity Fair article released on 2/10/2022.The best way to enjoy this BONUS episode is by watching it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/...

0278 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 2

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having established their home in Valinor of the Blessed Realm, the Valar begin a new work: the Two Trees of Valinor. What are the Two Trees and what i...

0277 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 1

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter 1 picks up the story where “Ainulindalë” left off. The Valar have entered the world created by their music, only to find it essentially U...

0276 - Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, Valaquenta, and THE RINGS OF POWER! (Livestream Jan 2022)

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our January 2022 livestream, featuring discussion of The Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, and...THE RINGS OF POWER!Also, watch our reaction video here » h...

0275 » In The House of Tom Bombadil » C.R. Wiley Interview » New LOTR-Focused Book » Extended Discussion

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we've covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it's an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we're...

0274 » Valaquenta » Silmarillion 2022 » Manwë, Ulmo, Aulë, Gandalf, and more!

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies ...

0273 » Ainulindalë » Silmarillion 2022 » Music of the Ainur, Melkor, Ilúvatar

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 273, we explore the Middle-earth Creation myth, "Ainulindalë", otherwise known as the Music of the Ainur. “Ainulindalë” is one of th...

0272 » Silmarillion 2022 » Introduction, Contents, Map, Waldman Letter

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, FELLOW TRAVELERS!So you want to read The Silmarillion, eh? If you have any interest in Middle-earth, it’s only natural. Especially for th...

0271 » Carl Hostetter » LOTR on Prime, Peter Jackson's Films, Tolkien's Catholic Faith, and more!

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, fellow travelers!By far, the biggest thing to happen to Tolkiendom in 2021 was The Nature of Middle-earth, the latest collection of previou...

0270 » Fly, You Fools! » LOTR on Prime, Silmarillion, Return of Haiku, Isildur, Gandalf, and more

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We did a LIVESTREAM! So this one will feel a little experimental - not our normal open, and lots of banter with the patrons who joined us! We had a ...

0269 » Tolkien‘s Lost Christmas Poem ”Noel”

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, Tolkien's lost poem "Noel" was discovered in the archives of an Oxfordshire school. With Christmas just around the corner, we take a close l...

0268 » The Goblin Wars!!!

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of Tolkien's GOBLIN WARS? (HINT: you won't find them in the Middle-earth legendarium). These are the stories of Goblins invading ...

0267 » Letters from Father Christmas

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at Letters From Father Christmas, a collection of Christmas-themed illustrated letters that Tolkien wrote this children from 1920-1943....

0266 » Tolkien vs. Narnia!

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The conventional wisdom says that JRR Tolkien didn't much care for his buddy C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.Is this true? If so, what was so off-put...

0265 » Númenorean Living & The Nature of Middle-earth » Important LOTR on Prime Details!

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 265, we're looking at life in Númenor, as spelled out in The Nature of Middle-earth!Originally published 2021-11-15 05:00.WATCH THIS EPISO...

0264 » Shocking Surprises from The Nature of Middle-earth » Gandalf, Hobbits, Eagles, Beards, more

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 264, we discuss some truly surprising new details from The Nature of Middle-earth. Seriously mind-blowing stuff here, including Gandalf's a...

0263 » LOTR on Prime » The Most Important Question (Also, Our 2022 Plan!)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of the day, ONE thing matters more than anything else when it comes to LOTR on Prime...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

0262 » The Kings of Númenor » Unfinished Tales » The Line of Elros » LOTR on Prime » Ar-Pharazôn

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a close look at "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3...

0261 » The Silmarillion » A Tale of Two Endings » Keith Mathison » Middle-earth Eschatology

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 261, we're discussing Tolkien's ORIGINAL and far more detailed ending to The Silmarillion. We're delighted to be joined once again by Keith...

0260 » The Fool's Hope » Of Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was sayi...

0259 » Carl Hostetter » The Nature of Middle-earth » Theological and Metaphysical Themes

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien's writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focu...

0258 - Defeating Evil » A Middle-earth Guide

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So Lord of the Rings, according to Tolkien, is Catholic. SO WHAT??? On this episode, we explain why this matters, and what Tolkien was getting at...Be...

0257 - Guilty Pleasures » Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more!

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 257, we discuss Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more! Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

0256 - The Nature of Middle-earth, The Wheel of Time, LOTRonPrime, LOTR film flaws, Verisimilitude, Elendil, etc

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 256, we discuss The Nature of Middle-earth, The Wheel of Time, Robert Jordan / Carl Hostetter resemblance, LOTRonPrime theories, LOTR films...

0255 - Lord of the Rings "Religious and Catholic" » What Did Tolkien Mean?

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did Tolkien really say that the Lord of the Rings is “fundamentally religious and Catholic”? What did he mean by that? Join us as we explore the t...

0254 - Númenor's Religion (and Purpose)

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why did Númenor exist? Was it simply to reward the Edain and their descendants? Or was there some greater purpose that impacted the rest of Arda, and...

0253 - The Silmarillion: 3 Major Problems

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them). For many Tolkien fa...

0252 - Birds of Middle-earth: Swans, Eagles, Crows, Thrushes - Interview with Ornithologist Jon Rice

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eagles, swans, thrushes, crows, gulls . . .We discuss the massive and iconic role that birds play in Middle-earth, with ornithologist and Tolkien-fan ...

LOTR on Prime & the TWO TREES???

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By the stars of Elbereth!!! It’s the Two Trees of Valinor!!!On August 2nd, Amazon gave us a release date for LOTR on Prime plus the first official i...

0251 - The Nature of Middle-earth: An Interview with Carl Hostetter

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with Carl Hostetter, editor of the newest Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

The Music of the Ainur

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we treat you to the first chapter of John's book, Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur. To listen to the whole thing, head...

0250 - LOTR TV: Hobbits, Nudity, Silmarillion Rights, and more!

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A ton of big news about Amazon's LOTR on Prime dropped on Tuesday (7/20/2021). In Episode 250, we discuss all of it, where it came from, how accurate ...

The Seed of Middle-earth (Limited Time)

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we treat you to the first 2 chapters of John's book, Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien! Enjoy!Become a supporter of this po...

0249 - Akallabêth - 2021

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 249, we re-visit "Akallabêth", Tolkien's beautiful account of the rise and fall of Númenor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

0248 - Helm Hammerhand & The War of the Rohirrim

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 248, we explore the legend of Helm Hammerhand and the War of the Rohirrim, which is the subject of a forthcoming film from New Line Cinema....

0247 - The Good News of the Return of the King: An Interview with Michael Jahosky

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John interviews author Michael Jahosky on his book The Good News of the Return of the King. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

0246 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 12: The Peoples of Middle-earth

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 246, we complete our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 12, The Peoples of Middle-earth. Join us!Become...

0245 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 11: The War of the Jewels

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 245, we continue our journey through The History of Middle-earth series as we survey volume 11, The War of the Jewels. Join us!Become a sup...

0244 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 10: Morgoth's Ring

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 244, we survey Morgoth's Ring, volume 10 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

0243 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 9: Sauron Defeated - Pt 2

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 243, we survey the second part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podca...

0242 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 9: Sauron Defeated - Pt 1

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 242, we survey the first part of Sauron Defeated, volume 9 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcas...

0241 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 8: The War of the Ring

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 241, we survey The War of the Ring, volume 8 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

0240 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 7: The Treason of Isengard

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 240, we survey The Treason of Isengard, volume 7 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

0239 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 6: The Return of the Shadow

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 239, we survey The Return of the Shadow, volume 6 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

0238 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 5: The Lost Road and Other Writings

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 238, we survey The Lost Road and Other Writings, volume 5 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast...

0237 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 4: The Shaping of Middle-earth

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 237, we survey The Shaping of Middle-earth, volume 4 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

0236 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 3: The Lays of Beleriand

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 236, we survey The Lays of Beleriand, volume 3 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

0235 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 2: The Book of Lost Tales II

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 235, we are continuing our tour of The History of Middle-earth series as we survey The Book of Lost Tales II.The Book of Lost Tales II cont...

0234 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 3

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 234, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the last 6 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.Become a s...

0233 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 2

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 233, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the first 4 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.Become a ...

0232 - The History of Middle-earth - Vol. 1: The Book of Lost Tales I - Pt 1

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 232, we commence our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, beginning with The Book of Lost Tales I.Become a supporter of this podca...

0231 - Unfinished Tales - Part 2

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are continuing our After The Silmarillion series by taking a look at the contents of Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter of this p...

0230 - Unfinished Tales - Part 1

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS EPISODE, we embark on our journey through the post-Silmarillion landscape by taking a high-level look at Unfinished Tales.Become a supporter o...

0229 - The Next Great Journey

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss our journey for the foreseeable future, including our BIG PLAN with regard to tackling the remainder of Tolkien's Middle-earth works. Join ...

0228 - Tolkien's Modern Reading - Holly Ordway

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Concerning Tolkien's Modern Reading, the new book from Dr. Holly Ordway...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tol...

0227 - Tea with Tolkien 2021

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Kaitlyn Facista of Tea With Tolkien about Hobbit Parties, Silmarillion Book Clubs, Middle-earth lore, and a whole bunch more!Become a...

0226 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 4: 1950 - 1973

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tolkien's life from the publication of Lord of the Rings to his death in 1973. Also, a bit about about Bombadil and the Blue Wizards!Become a supporte...

0225 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 3: 1937 - 1949

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The publication of The Hobbit, composing Lord of the Rings, and feedback on the Project Northmoor Controversy.Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

0224 - Tolkien & Middle-earth in 2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look at what's coming for the podcast and Tolkien fandom in 2021, from LOTRonPrime to The Nature of Middle-earth and more!Become a supporter of this...

0223 - Lord of the Rings & Religion - Feedback

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk what you all had to say about our Lord of the Rings & Religion and Is Middle-earth Pagan episodes...Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

0222 - Is Middle-earth Pagan?

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From the very beginning of its history, it is clear that Middle-earth is brimming with great spiritual powers. From the kingship of Manwë to the Elvi...

0221 - The Project Northmoor Controversy

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the ambitious Project Northmoor and The Tolkien Society's concerns in response to it...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

0220 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at Tolkien's adult life immediately following World War I....Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-r...

0219 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A look at Tolkien's early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

0218 - Lord of the Rings & Religion

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Concerning the influence of Tolkien's religious views on the works of Middle-earth...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

0217 - A Tolkien (& Lewis & Rowling) Tour!

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are psyched to be discussing an upcoming Tolkien Tour of England and Scotland! We are joined by writer and tour leader Solomon Schm...

0216 - The Bombadil Enigma - An Interview with Keith Mathison

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Concerning the origin and meaning of Tom Bombadil...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/sup...

0215 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 2

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The disaster of the Gladden Fields stands as a most notorious event in the history of Middle-earth: a conspiracy of bad fortune and lingering Sauronic...

0214 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 1

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Concerning Isildur's loss of the One Ring...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

0213 - LOTR on Prime - The Sexxxy Age???

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Clifford Broadway of TheOneRing.net to discuss the recent "sexy scandal" surrounding LOTR on Prime...it's an epic convo, and you don't...

0212 - The Dawn of Númenor

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A close look at the founding of Númenor at the beginning of the Second Age...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

0211 - The White Trees of Gondor

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Concerning the White Trees of Gondor...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.