The Tolkien Road
443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 358 ratingsA long walk through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's other works.
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0379 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt03 » The Shadow of the Past part 3 » About That Ring, Frodo...
June 24, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWelcome to Episode 14 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "About That Ring, Frodo..." "'It would be a grievous blow to the world, if the Dark Power overcame the Shire; if all your kind, jolly, stupid Bolgers, Hornblowers, Boffins, Bracegirdles, and the rest, not to mention the ridiculous Bagginses, became enslaved.'" In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we continue through The Shadow of the Past, as Gandalf reveals to Frodo all that he has learned of his Ring in the past 17 years. SECTI...
0378 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt02 » Sam At The Green Dragon » The Shadow of the Past Part 2
June 17, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWelcome to Episode 13 of DO NOT BE HASTY - I'm calling this one "Sam at the Green Dragon"! "And I've heard tell that Elves are moving west. They do say they are going to the harbours, out away beyond the White Towers.' Sam waved his arm vaguely; neither he nor any of them knew how far it was to the Sea, past the old towers beyond the western borders of the Shire. But it was an old tradition that away over there stood the Grey Havens, from which at times elven-ships set sail, never to return."...
0377 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch02.Pt01 » 17 Years Later » Bilbo's Fate, Freder Bolger, Folco Boffin, more
June 10, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we’ll begin exploring The Shadow of the Past (Book 2, Chapter 2 of Lord of the Rings), by finding out what Frodo is up to as the lone master of Bag-End, and what is going on in the wider world beyond the borders of the Shire! This section begins with the words: “The talk did not die down in nine or even ninety-nine days…” And ends with…“but they had no name.” Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG - SaberSystems...
0376 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt11 » Mailbag » Proudfoots, Eleventy, Michel Delving, Winyard, and more!
June 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIn this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we hit the mailbag for your thoughts on The Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party.And by the way, you guys delivered BIG TIME! While we won’t be able to get to nearly everything you wrote in the YouTube comments, on our Patreon page, and elsewhere, we’re going to hit some great stuff from a lot of different folks so buckle up for a fun ride! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG - SaberSystems - Jer...
0375 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt10 » Mathoms » Return of the Shadow, Bilbo's Wife, Bingo vs Frodo, etc
May 28, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB"My father bestowed immense pains on the creation of The Lord of the Rings, and my intention has been that this record his first three years of work on it should reflect those pains." - Christopher Tolkien, Return of the Shadow, Foreword In this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, we undertake our inaugural MATHOMS episode as we explore heretofore neglected matters great and small from The Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with ...
Ainulindalë, Tom Bombadil, and the Music of Middle-earth
May 15, 2024 23:59 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHey there, fellow travellers! Having just completed our 9 episode leg through Chapter 1 of Lord of the Rings, Greta and I are taking this week and next week off as we prepare for our Mailbag and Mathoms episodes and the beginning of our dive into Chapter 2, The Shadow of the Past! I just want to say - I hope you all are enjoying this journey as much as I am! There's just something about a REALLY SLOW read that seems utterly true to the nature of Tolkien and Middle-earth, and I'm excited to co...
0374 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt09 » Goodbye, Gandalf! » A Long Expected Party Pt 9
May 06, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB"Good-bye now! Take care of yourself! Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-bye!" - GANDALF In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we complete our journey through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! After the commotion of the “day after” at Bag-End, Frodo is able to finally enjoy some peace and quiet - until Gandalf comes knocking… Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG - SaberSystems WATCH THE VIDEO » https://y...
0373 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt08 » Master Frodo » A Long Expected Party Pt 8
April 29, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB"You'll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn't you go too? You don't belong here; you're no Baggins - you - you're a Brandybuck!" In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! With Bilbo having hit the Road, Frodo is left to clean up the mess. He’ll discover that sometimes being the Master means working like the Servant! Also: we’ll see that many hobbits have a knack for the art of insult comedy! Finally: the Sackvi...
0372 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt07 » Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe » A Long Expected Party Pt 7
April 22, 2024 10:20 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBGandalf: "Go away and leave it behind. Stop possessing it. Give it to Frodo, and I will look after him." In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! Herein, Bilbo finally hits the road, and Frodo finds Gandalf waiting for him at Bag-End with an important assignment. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/hpiNgjvE3-4 WATCH AD-FREE » https://ww...
0371 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt06 » Bilbo Goes Gollum » A Long Expected Party Pt 6
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! As Bilbo sneaks back to Bag-End and prepares to leave the Shire once and for all, Gandalf confronts him about the Ring, and an ugly argument ensues. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/WwDsBVoIDBA WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/102290628 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/pos...
0370 » LOTR 1.01.05 » A Long Expected Party Pt 05 » Bilbo's Speech / Hobbit Math
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, Bilbo delivers his unforgettable birthday speech and shocking surprise, as we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party! We’ll take time to consider every detail of his speech, and do the math on the most memorable line of them all: "I don't know half of you as half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - ...
0369 » LOTR 1.01.04 » A Long Expected Party Pt 04 » Bilbo's Birthday Banquet
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode of DO NOT BE HASTY, Bilbo’s birthday festivities begin, as we continue through LORD OF THE RINGS Book 1, Chapter 1, A LONG EXPECTED PARTY! We’ll take time to envision the layout of the party field, and consider the variety of entertainments and meals that made it one of the greatest birthday celebrations of all time! This section begins with the words “Before long the invitations began pouring out…” and ends with the words “...and to cheer at every full stop.” Join us! EXECUTI...
0368 » Tolkien Reading Day 2024: Tolkien, Tarantino, and The Great Escape
March 25, 2024 13:52 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBTolkien Reading Day 2024 is upon us, and boy do we have a curve ball for you! What do Tolkien and Quentin Tarantino have in common? Apparently more than you'd think! Greta and I watched Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" twice this week, and found some fascinating synchronicities with Tolkien's own vision of fairy tales from "On Fairy-stories", including one that has me convinced that Tarantino MUST HAVE read Tolkien when creating the film. We had a blast discussing Tolkien...
0367 » LOTR 1.01.03 » A Long Expected Party Pt 03 » Gandalf, Keeper of the Secret Fire(works)
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome to Episode 367 of The Tolkien Road, or Episode 3 in the Do Not Be Hasty - reckoning! In this episode, we'll explore Gandalf's arrival at Bag End with fireworks in tow, and his subsequent discussion with Bilbo about his party, plans, and upcoming joke. Perhaps most importantly, we'll answer that important question: just HOW BIG were Gandalf's eyebrows??? Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/cH0TopUiL-s W...
0366 » LOTR 1.01.02 » A Long Expected Party Pt 02 » Hamfast "The Gaffer" Gamgee
March 11, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, we grab a pint with Sam's dad at the Ivy Bush as we resume our exploration of Lord of the Rings Book 1 Chapter 1 A Long Expected Party by considering the section from “Twelve more years passed…” to “...this very month as-is.” The bulk of this section concerns Hamfast Gamgee, aka The Gaffer, and his conversation with other Shire-folk including Daddy Twofoot, Sandyman the Miller, and Old Noakes. Through their humorous back and forth, we’ll come to understand how Bilbo and Frodo...
0365 » LOTR 1.01.01 » A Long Expected Party Pt 01 » Bilbo Goes To Eleventy
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWith this episode, we begin a new journey, as we return to The Lord of the Rings for something epic (in scope) and Entish (in pace). Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/jpQhFfCvyL0 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-99625727 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/99676164 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - ta...
0364 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 38 » The Third Age (A Brief Chronicle)
February 19, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWith 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. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea w...
0363 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWith 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! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/FTBb9KDSOKE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234215 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234234 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN R...
0362 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 36 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor » SA3320
February 05, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn 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! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-97791398 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/founding-of-and-97793301 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON...
0361 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 35 » The Downfall » SA3310-3319
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 LISTEN AD-FREE »https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON »...
0360 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » Sauron In Númenor » SA3262
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-in-96921024 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/sauron-in-sa3262-96921654 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON ...
0359 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 33 » SA3255 » Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON »...
0358 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 32 » SA3175 » Tar-Palantir
December 11, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad...
0357 » Tolkien's Lost Letters » Our Lady of Lourdes (St. Bernadette), Socialism, Fatherhood, and more!
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week! Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/QGBSygzWEFk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93525366 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tolkiens-letters-93526932 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOO...
Exploring Tolkien » Peter Jackson vs. Lord of the Rings (Tolkien's Version)
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBHey there, fellow travelers! I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from TheOneRing.com. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and asking the question: Are we OK with these changes? Some of the issues we discussed include: Do Men Want Power MORE THAN Immortality? Did Jackson SCREW UP The Last Alliance of Men and Elves? Does The One Ring REALLY Have A Mind Of Its Own? To listen to the whole thing, subscribe to...
0356 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 31 » SA2899 » Ar-Adûnakhôr and Ar-Gimilzôr
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, with the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first N ruler to live less than 300 years, and the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - ...
0355 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 30 » Tolkien Road Episode 355 » SA2280 » Umbar, Pelargir, and the Decline of Númenor
November 17, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed. We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-umbar-of-92971008 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/umbar-and-sa2280...
0354 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 29 » Tolkien Road Episode 354 » SA2251 » Rise of the Ring-Wraiths
November 15, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Those events are: Death of Tar-Atanamir; Tar-Ancalimon Takes The Sceptre; Rebellion and Division of the Númenóreans begins; About this time the Nazgûl or Ringwraiths, Slaves of the Nine Rings, First Appear. We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.b...
0353 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 28 » Tar-Atanamir » Envying the Valar
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. We learn here that Atanamir was given the epithet “The Great”. Yet we also learn that he was given another - “The Unwilling”. I have to admit, it’s not entirely clear to me why Tar-Atanamir deserved to be called “The Great”, though I will explore that issue in this episode. And we will certainly discuss why he was called “The Unwilling.” At the end of the day, one thing is for certain: Atanamir’s reign was of m...
0352 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 27 » The Númenorean Empire » Tar-Ciryatan
October 29, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe War of the Three Rings is over! With Sauron’s armies destroyed, Middle-earth is at peace. However, Middle-earth’s peace brings with it a new threat - Númenorean Empire! 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 over Númenor. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVM WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-91796302 LISTEN ...
0351 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 26 » SA1701 » Sauron Routed and The First White Council
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWith Sauron’s invading armies having been pushed back from the Grey Havens and subsequently routed at the Battle of Tharbad, the Dark Lord is on the run! In this episode, we’re looking at the next series events, those of the year SA1701. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9s WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-91403916 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham...
0350 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 25 » SA1699-1700 » The Battle of the Grey Havens
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 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 Númenoreans. When we left off, things were looking pretty dire for the Elves of Eriador against the army of Sauron. In this chapter, we’ll continue our exploration of Sauron’s War Against The Elves, or The War of the Three Rings, as I also refer to it. The chapters we’ll be looking at are: - 1699 Sauron overruns Eriador - 1700 ...
0349 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 24 » SA1693-1697 » The War of the Three Rings
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWith this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (what we might also call the War of the Three Rings) begins. And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme, I decided to combine them into this one episode. The chapters we’ll be looking at are: - 1693 - War of the Elves and Sauron Begins. The Three Rings Are Hidden. - 1695 - Sauron’s forces invade Eriador. Gil-galad sends Elrond to Eregion. - 1697 - Eregion Laid Waste. Death of Celebrimbor. The Gates ...
0348 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 23 » SA1600 » Sauron Forges The One Ring
October 02, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1600 - Sauron Forges The One Ring In Orodruin. The Completes The Barad-dûr. Celebrimbor Perceives The Designs Of Sauron." Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/vZyIucaQEjg WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-90163414 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER F...
0347 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 22 » SA1590 - The Forging of the Three Rings
September 25, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1590 - The Three Rings Are Completed In Eregion"! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/1tsKulWfUBk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-88290129 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myth...
0346 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 21 » SA1500 » Sauron The Generous Demon
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe full title of this chapters is "c1500 - The Elven Smiths Instructed By Sauron Reach The Height Of Their Skill. They Begin The Forging of the Rings of Power."In this episode, we discuss the nature of Sauron's "gifts" to the Noldor, and how their nature and past makes them particularly prone to Sauron's malevolent plot.Join us as we discuss! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/1tsKulWfUBk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-88290129 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn o...
0345 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 20 » SA1200 » Sauron Seduces The Eldar (But Not Gil-galad Or Elrond)
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this chapter, we find rumors of Sauron beginning to unveil his plot. In fact, it’s even debatable what Sauron’s “plot” was from the beginning! Even so, Gil-galad and Elrond refuse to treat with him, though the Elven-smiths of Eregion are won over. All the while, the Númenoreans begin to make permanent havens in Middle-earth (and that's a bad thing). Join us as we discuss! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/cY5EmQrBD2k WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-87936457 ...
0344 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 19 » SA1075 » The Reign of Tar-Ancalimë
August 14, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter 1075 - TAR-ANCALIMË BECOMES THE FIRST RULING QUEEN OF NÚMENOR. Having covered the life and significance of one of Númenor’s most important rulers, Tar-Aldarion, we now turn to a rather brief description of the reign of his daughter: Tar-Ancalimë, the first Ruling Queen of Númenor. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/eIFl6hkEV1A WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-876043...
0343 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 18 » SA1000 » Sauron Founds Mordor
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn 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 pivotal 6th king, Tar-Aldarion, we return now to Sauron, and take a look at the founding of Mordor and the building of Barad-dûr. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Lkjvn-3A1SE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREO...
0342 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 17 » SA883 » The Accession of Tar-Aldarion
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThis 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 the rule of Númenor over to Aldarion earlier than was normal, due to a letter from the Elven High-King Gil-galad. asking for Númenor’s aid amidst the increasingly dire situation in Middle-earth. In this chapter, we’ll explore Aldarion’s reign, as well as what becomes of his wife Erendis and daughter Ancalimë. WATCH TH...
0341 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 16 » SA870: The Wedding of Aldarion & Erendis » Gil-galad, Tar-Meneldur
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis 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 events unexpected, including word from Gil-galad to the King of Númenor regarding “ a new shadow arising in the East”. This is a long chapter dense with nuance and character development, perhaps the richest glimpse we get into the various psyches of Númenoreans as individuals, and while I’d love to give it a much more...
0340 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 15 » SA800 » Aldarion & Erendis » Uinen, Ossë, Tar-Meneldur
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBOver 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 heir to Númenor's throne. But as we will learn, he is a man torn between a deep longing for the sea and his destiny as Númenor’s king. We have in fact covered this story before, in great detail, in episodes 183, 185, 186, and 187. For a more detailed discussion of the story itself, I’ll refer you to to those episodes. ...
0339 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the year SA750, when Eregion was founded by the Noldor. 750 years into the Second Age, things are relatively peaceful. Númenor’s benevolent influence is extending into the lands once ruled by Morgoth’s minions, and there is little news of war or misery. However, with the shadow of Morgoth now a fading memory, a new power begins to stir, and Elvish craftsmen dream anew of beauty that will influence the fate ...
0338 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 13 » The Voyages of Aldarion • Tar-Meneldur
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn 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. While we don’t have any narratives from the Second Age on the scale of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, or even some of the greater legends of The Silmarillion, we do have the better part of one story concerning the people of Númenor: the tale of Aldarion and Erendis, aka The Mariner’s Wife. In this chapter, we’re introduced to the ...
0337 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 12 » SA600 The First Ships Of The Númenoreans Appear Off The Coast Of Middle-earth
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn 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. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/VumQLI07YW4 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/di...
0336 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 11 » Silmariën, Elendil, & The Lords of Andunië
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën, the daughter of Elendil (but not the sister of Isildur). Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/UWgGk5hz3xs EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https:/...
0335 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 10 » Sauron Stirs In Middle-earth
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 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! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/JwxMA3AICiQ EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/T...
0334 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 9 » Dwarves, Moria, and the Death of Elros
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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 / Khazad-dûm, and well as the death of Númenor’s first king. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/obyO3Q40xqQ EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - take 10...
0333 » Lord of the Rings & Easter Joy » Everything Sad Will Come Untrue » Samwise and The Field of Cormallen
April 15, 2023 19:28 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHappy Easter everyone! (we're Catholic, and so was Tolkien, so it's still Easter...) In this episode, we read Samwise's astonished awakening in The Field of Cormallen after the destruction of the One Ring, and discuss how it relates to the overwhelming joy of Easter. “The Resurrection was the greatest ‘eucatastrophe’ possible in the greatest Fairy Story – and produces that essential emotion: Christian joy which produces tears because it is qualitatively so like sorrow, because it comes from...
0332 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 8 » The Life of the Númenoreans
April 03, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat was it like to be an every day Númenorean? How did it feel to be one of that blessed number who were able to enjoy a much longer lifespan in an island paradise? While these details may not seem of particular importance in advancing the story of Númenor’s downfall, they do help us to better grasp the significance of being Númenorean, and to juxtapose life in Land of Gift with our everyday lives. Perhaps, through these details, we can arrive at a better characterization of Númenorean cul...