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The Tolkien Road

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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Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays.
In this episode, we’ll revisit part one, as we explore his early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience… 

LINKS:
 • Show Notes: 
https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0219Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/b8CZyJc0XQgListen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146546266Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1

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The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 (Youth and World War I) (Ep219 Rerun)

Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
Every new year brings new resolutions—and for many Tolkien readers, one challenge stands above the rest: The Silmarillion. It’s a book admired, feared, and often postponed. But here at The Tolkien Road, we believe it’s the very heart of Tolkien’s legendarium—and the key to truly understanding Middle-earth.
Starting today, and continuing every Wednesday for the next year, we’ll be walking through The Silmarillion one chapter at a time. Join us on this epic journey, and together we’ll earn our Silmarillion badges—one chapter, one story, one adventure at a time!In this episode, we’ll start with Tolkien’s introduction to the First Age of Middle-earth, The Waldman Letter.
Alright, let’s dive in!

LINKS:
 • Show Notes: 
https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0272 • SilmGuide Page: 
https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg01/ • Watch This Episode: 
https://youtu.be/qTX9Y-FX5zk • Watch Ad-Free: 
https://www.patreon.com/posts/123936576 • Listen Ad-Free: 
https://www.patreon.com/posts/60605852 • Shop True Myths Press: 
https://truemythspress.com/ • Join the Fellowship of the Road: 
https://patreon.com/tolkienroad • Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: 
https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ • Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: 
https://tolkiensoverture.com/ • Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: 
https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1

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Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 1 » Introduction (The Waldman Letter) (EP272 Revisited)

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the founding of Eregion, the Elvish city that eventually gives birth to the Rings of Power!
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 of Middle-earth.
And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age. It’s the culmination of years of study, and I believe it’ll change the way you look at Tolkien’s legendarium.
If you’re enjoying this series, make sure you head over to tolkienroad.substack.com and subscribe.
Read Tolkien's Tragedy: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/
That’s where you’ll get early chapters of Tolkien’s Tragedy and all the behind-the-scenes insights I only share with my readers.
Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0339
To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
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Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/eUbGHjoOeEY
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The Fall of Númenor » Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor (EP339 Revisited)

Hey there fellow travellers!
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I thought it would be a great time to return to one of my favorite topics: Tolkien's controversial assertion that Lord of the Rings is religious and Catholic! Just what did he mean by that? How much does it matter for deepening our appreciation of Lord of the Rings and of Middle-earth? And how does this all connect to Christmas?
To answer that, I put together a brief primer on the profound connection between Lord of the Rings and Christmas itself! So in this episode, you actually get a two for one. Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas!
Also, visit TrueMythsPress.com to for Tolkien Road gear like Two Trees coffee mugs, Tolkien Road t-shirts, and signed copies of my books (which are almost gone!).
Use promo code XMAS to take 15% off your purchase until Epiphany!
- Show Notes » https://tolkienroad.com/e0255
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- Watch the video » https://youtu.be/tnMDGBKCtsU
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- Listen Ad-Free » https://www.patreon.com/posts/55732987

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Lord of the Rings, Christmas, and Catholicism

Hey there fellow travellers!
This week we'll be revisiting episode 269, which focused on Tolkien's EPIC Christmas poem NOEL. Visit TolkienRoad.com/noel for plenty of resources related to it!
Also, visit TrueMythsPress.com to for Tolkien Road gear like Two Trees coffee mugs, Tolkien Road t-shirts, and signed copies of my books (which are almost gone!).
Use promo code NOEL20 to take 20% off your purchase until December 14th.
- Show Notes » https://tolkienroad.com/noel
- Buy Christmas Gifts » https://truemythspress.com/
- Watch the video » https://youtu.be/K3dICFZQIec
- "Noel" text » http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Noel
- listen to "Noel" » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_BJSYM874
- "Unseen JRR Tolkien poems found in school magazine" (The Guardian) » https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/16/unseen-jrr-tolkien-poems-found-in-school-magazine
- Our Lady's Abingdon » https://www.ola.org.uk/
- Wayne Hammond & Christina Scull's Blog Entry on Noel » https://wayneandchristina.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/tolkien-notes-8/
- "JRR Tolkien snubbed by 1961 Nobel jury, papers reveal" » https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-16440150
- "Beyond The Hobbit" (Journal of Tolkien Studies) » https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1126&context=journaloftolkienresearch

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Noel » Tolkien's Christmas Poem » Episode 269 Revisited

In this episode, we're concluding our two part journey through Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas, focusing on The Goblin Wars! Join us as we explore how the “Other Fellowship” of Father Nicholas Christmas, the North Polar Bear, the Red Gnomes, and others join forces to save Christmas! 
By the way, if you're looking for some fun Tolkien-themed merch, head on over to TrueMythsPress.com. That's where you'll find Tolkien Road t-shirts, coffee mugs, and signed copies of my books! Use the code XMAS15 to take 15% OFF your purchase from now through Epiphany!
Alright, without further ado, let's dive into Letters from Father Christmas!

Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0268
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The Goblin Wars » Letters from Father Christmas Pt 2 » Episode 268 Revisited

Well, Thanksgiving 2025 has come and gone, and now the big lead up to Christmas is upon us!
To that end, in the next few episodes, we're taking a look back at our series on Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas, a compilation of Christmas-themed legends he wrote for his young children from 1920 thru 1943.
These letters are a ton of fun, so we're excited to revisit them with you. We'll hope you'll join us and get into the Christmas spirit!
By the way, if you're looking for some fun Tolkien-themed merch, head on over to TrueMythsPress.com. That's where you'll find Tolkien Road t-shirts, coffee mugs, and signed copies of my books! Use the code XMAS15 to take 15% OFF your purchase from now through Epiphany!
Alright, without further ado, let's dive into Letters from Father Christmas!

Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0267
To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
OTHER LINKS:
Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/QG4DH67BcQA
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Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas » Episode 267 Revisited

In 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. This will begin a multi-episode arc on this important figure in Númenor's history - join us!
And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age. It’s the culmination of years of study, and I believe it’ll change the way you look at Tolkien’s legendarium.
If you’re enjoying this series, make sure you head over to tolkienroad.substack.com and subscribe.
Read Tolkien's Tragedy: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/
That’s where you’ll get early chapters of Tolkien’s Tragedy and all the behind-the-scenes insights I only share with my readers.
Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0338
To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
OTHER LINKS:
Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/dq59vV9EOws
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Listen AD-FREE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84023689/
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The Fall of Númenor » Pt 13 » Aldarion and Tar-Meneldur (SA600) (Ep 338 Redux)

In 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, led by the intrepid sea-captain Vëantur. Join us!
And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age. It’s the culmination of years of study, and I believe it’ll change the way you look at Tolkien’s legendarium.
If you’re enjoying this series, make sure you head over to tolkienroad.substack.com and subscribe.
Read Tolkien's Tragedy: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/
That’s where you’ll get early chapters of Tolkien’s Tragedy and all the behind-the-scenes insights I only share with my readers.
Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0337
To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
OTHER LINKS:
Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/VumQLI07YW4
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Listen AD-FREE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83606794
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The Fall of Númenor » Pt 12 » Númenor Returns To Middle-earth (SA600) (Ep 337 Redux)

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by considering the curious case of Silmariën and the origin of the Lords of Andúnië, the forebears of Elendil, Isildur, and eventually Aragorn himself. Join us!
And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age. It’s the culmination of years of study, and I believe it’ll change the way you look at Tolkien’s legendarium.
If you’re enjoying this series, make sure you head over to tolkienroad.substack.com and subscribe.
Read Tolkien's Tragedy: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/
That’s where you’ll get early chapters of Tolkien’s Tragedy and all the behind-the-scenes insights I only share with my readers.
Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0336
To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
OTHER LINKS:
Video of this episode: https://youtu.be/UWgGk5hz3xs
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The Fall of Númenor » Pt 11 » Silmariën, Elendil, & The Lords of Andúnië (Ep 336 Redux)

Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 15 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Noldor in Beleriand.
In Chapter 15, Turgon establishes the secret and glorious realm of Gondolin, Galadriel becomes a handmaiden of Melian, and Thingol learns of the kinslaying!
Silm Guide Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg18/
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Enjoy!

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Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand

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