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A journey 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 works and writings.

The Tolkien Road The Tolkien Road

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A journey 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 works and writings.

    0331 » "The Natural Life of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 7

    0331 » "The Natural Life of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 7

    In this episode, we’ll be continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we explore the section title “The Natural Life of Númenor.” In this section, we’ll learn about the beasts, birds, plants, and other natural phenomena of Númenor, according to Tolkien!
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    • 39 min
    Window On The West » What Makes Tolkien So Great?

    Window On The West » What Makes Tolkien So Great?

    Hey there, fellow travelers! I recently joined the Tolkien podcast Window On The West, from the guys at TheOneRing.com, for a discussion of what makes Tolkien so great and the future of Middle-earth on screen! This was a fun conversation, and I'm providing a sample for you here, but you should really head on over to TheOneRing.com to listen to the whole thing, and subscribe to their podcast!
    To make it easy, just head on over to TolkienRoad.com/window and that will get you where you need to be.
    And now, enjoy this sample of my recent appearance on the Window On The West podcast!

    https://tolkienroad.com/window

    • 15 min
    0330 » "The Geography of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 6

    0330 » "The Geography of Númenor" » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 6

    How big was Númenor? What was it like? Did it have any cities? In the latest episode, we're discussing the geography of Númenor. Join us!
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    • 28 min
    Mythic Mind » On Fairy-stories

    Mythic Mind » On Fairy-stories

    Hey there fellow travellers!
    I recently joined fellow Tolkien enthusiast Andrew Snyder on his Mythic Mind podcast for a discussion of On Fairy-stories and All Things Tolkien.
    For those of you who don't know, Andrew is doing great work on the Mythic Mind and is currently spending some time with The Tales from the Perilous Realm. I highly recommend you check it out.
    Here's a sample of our conversation. In order to hear the whole thing, head on over to Mythic Mind and subscribe! To make it easy, I've set up a convenient URL via TolkienRoad.com/MythicMind.
    And now, enjoy this sample of my recent interview on The Mythic Mind!

    TolkienRoad.com/MythicMind

    • 11 min
    0329 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 5 » SA32 » The Edain Reach Númenor » Elros Tar-Minyatur

    0329 » The Fall of Númenor Pt 5 » SA32 » The Edain Reach Númenor » Elros Tar-Minyatur

    Númenor becomes a reality in year 32 of the Second Age. In this section, we’ll learn about the people who became Númenoreans, the various figures that aided them in establishing Númenor, and how they came to Númenor in the first place. Join us!
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    • 33 min
    0328 » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 4 » SA1 » "The Foundation of the Grey Havens and Lindon"

    0328 » The Fall of Númenor » Pt 4 » SA1 » "The Foundation of the Grey Havens and Lindon"

    In this episode, we’ll be exploring the “Foundation of the Grey Havens and of Lindon” in Year 1 of the Second Age. Topics include the overthrow of Morgoth, Thranduil (father of Legolas), Gil-galad, Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, and Elros. Join us!
    WATCH » https://youtu.be/ihNUr7WQokY
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    - Chris B
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    - Brian O
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    - Chuck F
    - Asya V
    - Ish of the Hammer
    - Teresa C
    - David of Pints with Jack
    - Eric B
    - Johanna T
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    • 25 min

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Amazing podcast!

The Tolkien Road is helpful in understanding the works and views of Tolkien. I enjoy the Catholic insight on Tolkien’s work as someone who is not Catholic and would never have noticed certain nuances without this podcast’s guidance. Through the struggles of life The Tolkien Road gives me comfort. Thank you for this wonderful podcast.

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I’ve only now discovered your podcast and am having a marvelous time going back to follow your explorations into the LORC. I also listened to your #300 episode and was moved and inspired by your candid openness. Dear Tolkien must indeed be watching over you! Do keep up this valuable work! And thank you! I’m playing catch up… (I’m also drawn to the Inklings, to Lewis, and to G.K.C.)

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