The Tolkien Road The Tolkien Road

"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.
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- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- John R
- Melkor27
- KG
- SaberSystems
- Jeremy D
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Melkor27
- KG
- SaberSystems
- Jeremy D
- Emilio P
- Jonathan D
- Richard K
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Chris B
- Tuor91
- Carolyn S
- Emiel K
- Brian O (the 2nd)
- Jonathan R
- Matthew W
- Daniel D
- Harrison C
- Seb M
- Willbo Baggins
- Ms. Anonymous
- Andrew T
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O (the 1st)
- Zeke F
- James L
- Chris L
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Eric B
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN MAY OF 2024
- Michael W
- SaberSystems
- Malcolm C
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Hey 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 continue our epic DO NOT BE HASTY quest soon!
In the meantime, I want to share with you some selections from Tolkien's Overture, my book concerning the Middle-earth creation story, Ainulindalë, and the role of music in Middle-earth. The first selection is the book's first chapter, a close reading of the very first pages of The Silmarillion. The second selection is the book's sixth chapter, an extended exegesis of the role of Tom Bombadil and the source of his power.
I hope you enjoy it!
Head on over to TolkienRoad.com/TOVT for info on how you can enjoy the whole thing! That's TolkienRoad.com/TOVT! 
And by the way, if you really love what we're doing, please consider becoming a member of the Fellowship of the Road by visiting Patreon.com/TolkienRoad!
One last thing: use code MUSIC10 at TrueMythsPress.com to get 10% off of everything in our Etsy store!
We'll be back soon with more from our DO NOT BE HASTY journey through Lord of the Rings. Until next time, The Road Goes Ever On.

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"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
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- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Melkor27
- KG
- Emilio P
- Jonathan D
- Richard K
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Chris B
- Tuor91
- Carolyn S
- Emiel K
- Brian O (the 2nd)
- Jonathan R
- Matthew W
- Daniel D
- Harrison C
- Seb M
- Ms. Anonymous
- Andrew T
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O (the 1st)
- Zeke F
- James L
- Chris L
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Eric B
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN MAY OF 2024
- Michael W
- SaberSystems
- Malcolm C
Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

"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 Sackville-Bagginses STRIKE AGAIN!
Join us!
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- John R
- Melkor27
- KG
- SaberSystems
WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/hpiNgjvE3-4
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FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:
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LINKS & MATHOMS:
- 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
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Melkor27
- KG
- Emilio P
- Jonathan D
- Richard K
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Chris B
- Tuor91
- Carolyn S
- Emiel K
- Brian O (the 2nd)
- Jonathan R
- Matthew W
- Daniel D
- Harrison C
- Seb M
- Ms. Anonymous
- Andrew T
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O (the 1st)
- Zeke F
- James L
- Chris L
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Eric B
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN MAY OF 2024
- Michael W
- SaberSystems
- Malcolm C
Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

Gandalf: "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
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LINKS & MATHOMS:
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- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Melkor27
- KG
- Emilio P
- Jonathan D
- Richard K
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Chris B
- Tuor91
- Carolyn S
- Emiel K
- Brian O (the 2nd)
- Jonathan R
- Matthew W
- Daniel D
- Harrison C
- Seb M
- Ms. Anonymous
- Andrew T
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O (the 1st)
- Zeke F
- James L
- Chris L
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Eric B
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN APRIL OF 2024
- KG
- Terry S
- Katie P
- Julia
- Jonathan D
- Ty M
Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In 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
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FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:
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LINKS & MATHOMS:
- 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
- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
- John R
- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
- Melkor27
- KG
- Emilio P
- Jonathan D
- Richard K
- Paul D
- Julia
- Werty
- Chris B
- Tuor91
- Carolyn S
- Emiel K
- Brian O (the 2nd)
- Jonathan R
- Matthew W
- Daniel D
- Harrison C
- Seb M
- Ms. Anonymous
- Andrew T
- Redhawk
- Shannon S
- Brian O (the 1st)
- Zeke F
- James L
- Chris L
- Asya V
- Ish of the Hammer
- Teresa C
- David of Pints with Jack
- Eric B
AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN APRIL OF 2024
- KG
- Terry S
- Katie P
- Julia
- Jonathan D
- Ty M
Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.