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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0178 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akkalabêth Re-read Pt 2
October 07, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB"Akallabêth" re-read continues: the return of Sauron and the rise of Ar-Pharazôn! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0177 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Akkalabêth Re-read Pt 1
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBSecond Age Deep Dive continues - re-reading Akallabêth!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0176 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive: Key Themes of the Second Age
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBOur Second Age Deep Dive continues! This time we examine the key themes of the Second Age using Tolkien's 1951 letter to publisher Milton Waldman. If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0175 - September 2019 Mailbag
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBOur first monthly mailbag in the hizzouse!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0174 - LOTR TV / Second Age Deep Dive - A Description of Númenor
September 09, 2019 10:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAn exploration of Númenor's geography and culture, as found in Unfinished Tales! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0173 - LOTR TV Second Age Deep Dive - The Tale of Years Pt2
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBWe continue our Second Age Deep Dive with the Tale of Years Pt 2 from LOTR Appendix B. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0172 - LOTR TV / Second Age Deep Dive - The Tale of Years Pt1
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBSecond Age Deep Dive Part 1! An examination of the LOTR Appendix B timeline. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0171 - Tolkien on the Meaning of Life (Letter 310)
August 19, 2019 13:47 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBWe discuss Tolkien's surprising insights on the meaning of life, as found in a 1969 letter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0170 - Lord of the Rings TV: The Creative Team
August 12, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWe discuss the recent Creative Team announcement from the Amazon LOTR TV show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0169 - Concerning The Hobbit (Animated Film)
August 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this episode, we discuss the animated Hobbit film from 1977. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0168 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies"
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOn this episode, we discuss the final film in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0167 - The Hobbit - Ch19 - The Last Stage
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBConcerning "The Last Stage", the 19th and final chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0166 - The Hobbit - Ch18 - The Return Journey
July 15, 2019 13:32 - 41 minutes - 39 MBConcerning "The Return Journey", the 18th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0165 - The Hobbit - Ch17 - The Clouds Burst
July 08, 2019 13:53 - 59 minutes - 55 MBConcerning "The Clouds Burst", the 17th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0164 -The Hobbit - Ch16 - A Thief in the Night
July 01, 2019 11:37 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBConcerning "A Thief in the Night", the 16th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0163 - The Hobbit - Ch15 - The Gathering of the Clouds
June 24, 2019 13:06 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBConcerning "The Gathering of the Clouds", the 15th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0162 - The Hobbit - Ch14 - Fire and Water
June 17, 2019 12:45 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBConcerning "Fire and Water", the 14th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0161 - The Hobbit - Ch13 - Not At Home
June 13, 2019 12:55 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBConcerning "Not at Home", the 13th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0160 - Concerning TOLKIEN (the film)
June 06, 2019 01:31 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBA discussion of the recent Tolkien biopic... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0159 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
May 31, 2019 14:21 - 1 hour - 91 MBConcerning Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”… If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (film discussion starts at 21:00)... Beorn Mirkwood / Spiders Woodelves / Barrels / Battle Laketown / Bard / The Master Finding the Door Smaug The Battle with Smaug Dol Guldur subplot Tauriel / Kili subplot Also, listener Sharon B. joins us all the way from Australia, and tells us all about what it's like to visit the Shire ...
0158 - The Hobbit - Ch12 - Inside Information
May 28, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBConcerning "Inside Information", from a stealthy scout to a seething serpent... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 11:00)... Bilbo Still Proving Himself Smaug - Description Bilbo Scouts / Steals Cup Smaug's Fury Bilbo & Smaug Smaug's weakness Bilbo / Dwarf discussion / The Thrush Smaug attacks Lake Town Haiku Time For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.c...
0157 - The Hobbit - Ch11 - On the Doorstep
May 13, 2019 17:26 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBConcerning "On the Doorstep", from mountain mists to enchanted entrances... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 6:30)... Sorry for the absence First By Boat, Then By Land Halfway Help The Front Gate Doorstep, but no door The Thrush and the Door Haiku Time For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter vi...
0156 - The Hobbit - Ch10 - A Warm Welcome
April 01, 2019 01:23 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBConcerning "A Warm Welcome", from apple aversions to royal returns... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed... @LOTRonPrime Update (Amazon TV Show) Bilbo's 51st Birthday! The Long Lake and the Lonely Mountain The Wain? The Greater Town??? Laketown The Return of the Mountain-King Recovering the Dwarves Gammers??? The Master Setting off for the Lonely Mountain For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit T...
0155 - The Hobbit - Ch09 - Barrels Out of Bond
March 18, 2019 01:25 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBConcerning "Barrels Out of Bond", from Elvish ensnarement to Bilbo's boldness... Book discussion begins at 15:55 in the episode. Topics discussed... The Wood-Elves Bilbo's use of the Ring The Elvenking's palace Mr. Baggins, alone and unaided... Bilbo and Beren Wine solves all problems Dorwinion - where is it? Barrels or nothing new Tolkien (the film) trailer For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Tw...
LOTR on Amazon = Numenor and the Second Age!!!
March 09, 2019 22:42 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, we discuss the big news from the @LOTRonPrime Twitter account this past week, and what it means for the future of the show. You can watch the video of this show on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tolkienroad/videos/423235058243593/ Here's the LOTR on Prime map: https://www.amazon.com/adlp/lotronprime For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitt...
0154 - The Hobbit - Ch08 - Flies and Spiders
March 04, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBConcerning "Flies and Spiders", Chapter 8 of The Hobbit! Ugggg...giant spiders. And more digs at Bombur (poor Bombur). Plus a new segment! Lord of the Rings on Prime on Twitter on the Tolkien Road. Or LOT-Ron-Prime!!! So much more fantastical awesomeness on this ep. Checkest it outest!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0153 - The Hobbit - Ch07 - Queer Lodgings
February 18, 2019 01:18 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBConcerning "Queer Lodgings", from Beorn's manor to the borders of Mirkwood... Topics discussed... We try out some new theme songs! What do y'all think? - 1:00 You gotta support the things you love! Support the show financially if you are able! - 7:45 Beorn is the Tom Bombadil of The Hobbit. - 14:50 Proof that Tolkien loved haiku. - 18:00 Eyrie vs Eyrie - 20:40 Carrock & Beorn's Home - 24:50 Visiting Beorn. 2 x 2 introductions of Gandalf, Bilbo, and the dwarves. Bombur insult sandwich. - 33:0...
0152 - Is there a future for The Tolkien Road?
February 04, 2019 16:19 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Tolkien Road has now been on the air for 4 years, and it's time for us to be completely transparent with you all as we face some hard truths... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0151 - Concerning Gollum
January 28, 2019 18:22 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBOn this episode, we consider everyone's favorite strangely lovable wretch, Gollum (aka Smeagol), and specifically, the nature of the tragedies that surrounds his life. For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
Tolkien's Requiem - Ch05 - Consolation
December 24, 2018 15:57Chapter Five: Consolation Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien The consolation of the Happy Ending Lúthien and Mandos Beren and Lúthien return to Beleriand Elwing and Eärendil Postscript *** Visit TolkiensRequiem.com to download a free electronic copy of the book ***
Tolkien's Requiem - Ch04 - The Eucatastrophe of Beren and Lúthien
December 22, 2018 20:30Chapter Four: The Eucatastrophe of Beren and Lúthien Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien The most beautiful of the Children of Ilúvatar Beren's chain Fate Thingol's bride price Felagund Carcharoth Eagles *** Visit TolkiensRequiem.com to download a free electronic copy of the book ***
Tolkien's Requiem - Ch03 - Further Dyscatastrophes
December 21, 2018 16:28*** Visit TolkiensRequiem.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien Chapter Three: Further Dyscatastrophes The Noldor in Beleriand Men, the Younger Children of Ilúvatar Corruption and Possession The Battle of Sudden Flame Gorlim, the Unhappy Beren and the Oath of Fëanor Celegorm and Curufin Rash Vows Thanks again...
Tolkien's Requiem - Ch02 - Fëanor, Melkor, and the Tragedy of the Two Trees
December 19, 2018 15:04*** Visit TolkiensRequiem.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien Chapter Two: Fëanor, Melkor, and the Tragedy of the Two Trees The Two Lamps The Two Trees of Valinor Ungoliant The Destruction of the Two Trees The Silmarils Fëanor's Oath Thanks again you for your...
Tolkien's Requiem - Ch01 - The Seed of Middle-earth
December 18, 2018 17:58*** Visit TolkiensRequiem.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien Chapter One: The Seed of Middle-earth Tolkien's Epitaph What Beren and Lúthien is about Secondary Belief Fëanor, the Fiery Spirit Morgoth Dyscatastrophes Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Requiem. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensRequiem.com. Also, if you enjoy th...
0150 - Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"
November 25, 2018 23:42 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBConcerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"...we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Jackson's first Hobbit film. Topics include Guillermo del Toro (the original director), the philosophy of literary adaptation, the dwarf songs, the Erebor prologue, the Trolls, Azog, Radagast, Stone Giants, Gollum, Martin Freeman, and so much more!!! For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twi...
0149 - The Hobbit - Ch06 - Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire
November 19, 2018 13:46 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBConcerning "Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire", from fir-tree firebombs to eagle-eyed escapes... Catching Up With the Gang - 3:00 The Landslide - 14:30 Wargs! - 19:00 Eagles! - 28:00 Bilbo's Dream - 37:00 Haiku - 41:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
0148 - The Hobbit - Ch05 - Riddles in the Dark
November 12, 2018 13:16 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBConcerning "Riddles in the Dark", from random rings to perilous pity... Bilbo Wakes Up - 2:00 Old Gollum - 8:30 The Riddle Game - 28:00 Bilbo's Escape - 47:00 Haiku - 57:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
0147 - The Hobbit - Ch04 - Over Hill and Under Hill
November 05, 2018 23:14 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBConcerning "Over Hill and Under Hill", from giants and Goblins to Bilbo bonked... Intro - 2:00 Terrains! - 5:00 The Stone Giants - 14:00 Goblins - 21:00 Goblin Songs & Mimesis - 32:00 Goblin Culture - 43:00 The Chase - 45:00 Haiku Time - 52:30 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podca...
John's Interview on Tolkien with Catholic Studies Academy
October 30, 2018 16:47I was recently interviewed by Dr. Ben Smith of Catholic Studies Academy on "Philosophical and Theological Themes in Tolkien". It was a great discussion! You can listen to the episode here. Better yet, you can subscribe to the Catholic Studies Academy podcast on your preferred app. Enjoy!!!
0146 - The Hobbit - Ch03 - A Short Rest
October 30, 2018 12:49 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBConcerning "A Short Rest", from over-merry elves to a fortnight with Elrond... Intro - 2:00 The Problem of the Annoying Elves - 7:00 Elrond & the Last Homely House - 16:00 Haiku Time - 26:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road...
0145 - The Hobbit - Ch02 - Roast Mutton
October 22, 2018 17:40 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBConcerning “Roast Mutton”, from bumbling burglary to trolling Trolls... Bilbo Catches Up - 2:00 Landscapes & Verisimilitude - 19:00 Trolls! - 22:00 Looting the Looters - 36:00 Haiku Time - 41:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-...
0144 - The Hobbit - Ch01 - An Unexpected Party
October 16, 2018 17:50 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBConcerning "An Unexpected Party", from Gandalf's gamble to Dwarvish designs... We're Back! - 1:00 First Time I Read The Hobbit - 6:30 "In a Hole in the Ground..." - 11:00 Bilbo & Gandalf - 18:30 The Dwarves - 31:30 "Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold" - 46:00 Haiku Time - 1:01:00 For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to [email protected]...
Tolkien's Overture - Coda (Epilogue)
October 12, 2018 15:42*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Code (Epilogue) Music is Middle-earth's Reality Drawing "Straight" with Crooked Lines Musical Design / Is Music the Mind of God? The Orchestration of History Musical Reality Creation as Sacred Action Beyond the Walls of the World Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or ele...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch7 - Musical Mathoms
October 11, 2018 13:42*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Seven: Musical Mathoms Of the Beginning of Days and the Two Trees Of Elves and Men Of Dwarves and Ents The Teleri Thingol and Melian The Music of Elves in the Third Age The Music of the Dwarves The Music of Men The Music of Hobbits The Music of Ents The Music of Mordor Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio re...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch6 - Tom Bombadil, the Musical Master
October 10, 2018 15:36*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Six: Tom Bombadil, the Musical Master The Music of the Master Concerning Old Man Willow Tom's "Bat-Signal" Tom vs. Sauron's Ring Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensOverture.com. Also, if you enjoy this book, plea...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch5 - Lúthien, Mighty in Song
October 09, 2018 15:00*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Five: Lúthien, Mighty in Song The Meeting of Beren and Lúthien The Breaking of Sauron's Dungeon Invading Angband Lúthien's Plea Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensOverture.com. Also, if you enjoy this book, pleas...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch4 - Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music
October 08, 2018 15:16*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Four: Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music Ulmo's Presence Ulmo and the Coming of the Elves The Founding of Nargothrond and Gondolin A Land of Music The Destruction of Gondolin Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensOvert...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch3 - The Reality
October 05, 2018 14:14*** Visit TolkiensOverture.com to download a free electronic copy of the book *** Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Three: The Reality The World That Is The Descent of the Valar The Mission of the Valar The Valar Incarnate The Descent of Melkor Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensOverture.com. Also, if you enjoy this book, pl...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch2 - The Vision
October 04, 2018 14:15Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter Two: The Vision The Irony of Discord The Fear of the Ainur Melkor's Shame Sound Becomes Vision The Nature of the Vision Perspectives and Vantage Points Ilúvatar's Secret A Home for Ilúvatar's Children Melkor's Feigned Concern The Sound of the Sea Manwë, Ulmo, and Aulë Ulmo and the Waters Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic...
Tolkien's Overture - Ch1 - The Music
October 02, 2018 19:23Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur Chapter One: The Music Does Ainulindalë Have a Plot? Teaching the Ainur to Play The First Theme Melkor's Movement The Second Theme The Third Theme The Beauty of Sorrow A Violent Unity The Music Ends Thanks again you for your interest in this free audio recording of Tolkien's Overture. To get a paperback or electronic version of this book, please visit TolkiensOverture.com. Also, if you enjoy this book, please leave a r...