The Tolkien Road

Apr 07 2025 445 ep. 54 mins 2.5k
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Embark upon a wondrous journey through the realms of Middle-earth and beyond with the Tolkien Road, a podcast dedicated to the enchanting tales and writings of JRR Tolkien. Come, join John, Greta, and our mighty Fellowship as we delve deep into the magic that lingers within the pages of these timeless legends.

And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!!

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Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 08 » Of the Darkening of Valinor

Apr 07 2025 53 mins  
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 8 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Darkening of Valinor.In Chapter 8, the bliss of Valinor comes to a sudden end as Melkor unleashes his sinister plot with the aid of the horrifying monster Ungoliant.Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded bac

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 07 » Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor

Mar 31 2025 67 mins  
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 7 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor.In Chapter 7, we learn what the Silmarils are, where they came from, and how clouds begin to gather over the blessed realm of Valinor.Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I reco

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 06 » Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor

Mar 24 2025 65 mins  
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 6 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.Chapter 6 is really the quiet calm before the storm. All hell is about to break loose. Yet first, we must become acquainted with the great Fëanor, one of the most significant characters in the whole Middle-earth legedarium, and also understand how Melkor escapes

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 05 » Of Eldarmar & The Princes of the Eldalië

Mar 17 2025 55 mins  
Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 5 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië.In Chapter 5, we come to find out how the three Elvish peoples (the Vanyar, the Noldor, and the Teleri) came to Aman, the Blessed Realm. We also learn a great deal more about the Noldor and the Teleri, and about the personalities of these groups of Elves. The p

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 04 » Of Thingol and Melian

Mar 10 2025 49 mins  
Hey there, fellow travelers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 4 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Thingol and Melian!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.Chapter 4 of The Silmaril

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 03 » Of the Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor

Mar 03 2025 74 mins  
Hey there, fellow travelers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 3 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Awakening of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor!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 individua

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 02 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » Origins of Dwarves and Ents

Feb 24 2025 50 mins  
Hey there, fellow travellers!Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 2 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Aulë and Yavanna!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.In Chapter 2, we're intro

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

Feb 17 2025 74 mins  
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

Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth

Feb 10 2025 48 mins  
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

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

Feb 03 2025 71 mins  
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