Episodes

  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 (part 2) » Of the Beginning of Days » The Creation of the Two Trees of Valinor

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 (part 2) » Of the Beginning of Days » The Creation of the Two Trees of Valinor
    Feb 17 2025
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days, part 2!
    Yes, Chapter 1 had so much to discuss that we had to break it into two parts, so you're getting the second half right now!
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    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 is their significance for Middle-earth? Furthermore, how do they prepare the way for the coming of Elves and Men, and work against the dark designs of Melkor?
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    Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth
    Feb 10 2025
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days.
    Just to be clear, "Quenta Silmarillion" means "The History of the Silmarils". While Tolkien intended "Ainulindalë" and "Valaquenta" to be essentially standalone works, Quenta Silmarillion encompasses the next 24 chapters.
    Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    Chapter 1 - Of the Beginning of Days tells of the First War of Arda, the creation of the two Great Lamps by the Valar, and the malicious actions of Melkor, the fallen Ainu and chief villain of Quenta Silmarillion.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
    Enjoy!

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    48 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Valaquenta » The Gods Of Middle-earth » The Story of the Valar

    Silmarillion 2025 » Valaquenta » The Gods Of Middle-earth » The Story of the Valar
    Feb 3 2025
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar!
    Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    As mentioned, this episode is an overview of Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar - which introduces us to many of the great powers, or gods, that govern Middle-earth. In addition, it also tells us briefly of the true nature of familiar figures like Sauron and Gandalf.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
    Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ainulindalë » The Creation of Middle-earth » The Music of the Ainur

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ainulindalë » The Creation of Middle-earth » The Music of the Ainur
    Jan 27 2025
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which, simply put, is the Middle-earth creation story.
    Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the 30-episode series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    This episode is an overview of Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which is the creation story of Middle-earth.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
    Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Read The Silmarillion in 2025 » START HERE!

    Read The Silmarillion in 2025 » START HERE!
    Jan 22 2025
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Right now, I have one major goal for The Tolkien Road: to finish my next book!
    While I'm doing that, I want to invite you to read through The Silmarillion with The Tolkien Road this year!
    Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the 30-episode series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters. You can find that link in the show notes!
    The first episode is an overview of The Silmarillion, including its background, structure, and themes.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
    Enjoy!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • REVISITED » 6 Life-Changing Insights From Tolkien

    REVISITED » 6 Life-Changing Insights From Tolkien
    Jan 15 2025
    Hey there fellow travellers!
    This week we'll be revisiting episode 197, which focused on 6 amazing spiritual insights from Tolkien. Visit TolkienRoad.com/spirit to download these 6 points as a PDF!
    Also, visit TrueMythsPress.com to for Tolkien Road gear like Two Trees coffee mugs, Tolkien Road t-shirts, and signed copies of my books (which are almost gone!).
    Finally, if you'd like to support our work, visit Patron.com/TolkienRoad!

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    38 mins
  • Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work"

    Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work"
    Dec 21 2024
    Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Merry Christmas! I was recently a guest on the Lore of the Rings podcast - that's L-O-R-E - where I joined host Aaron to discuss the ways in which Lord of the Rings is a "fundamentally religous work".
    We uncovered:
    - The grace Faramir says before sharing a meal with Frodo and Sam.
    - The liturgical significance of March 25 — the day the One Ring was destroyed.
    - The mysterious Three Prayers of Númenor, preserved in Unfinished Tales.
    - Why Tolkien preferred absorbed symbolism over overt allegory.
    I wanted to share a portion of this interview on The Tolkien Road's podcast feed, but you really need to go check out the whole thing over on Aaron's feed.
    Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/
    Enjoy!


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    21 mins
  • 0396 » REVIEW: The War of the Rohirrim » New Lord of the Rings Anime Film

    0396 » REVIEW: The War of the Rohirrim » New Lord of the Rings Anime Film
    Dec 16 2024
    In The Tolkien Road Episode 396, we review The War of the Rohirrim, the newly released animated Middle-earth film from Executive Producer Peter Jackson!
    I have to be honest: the first 2 seasons of The Rings of Power were so painfully bad that I was not feeling enthusiastic about The War of the Rohirrim going into seeing it last night.
    The one spark of hope that I felt was the knowledge that it had Peter Jackson as an Executive Producer, and that it had nothing to do with Amazon Studios.
    We stayed away from the marketing and from others’ thoughts and opinions, hoping to go into it with as much fresh perspective as we could garner.
    So what did we think? Watch and find out!
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    53 mins