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The Tolkien Road

The Tolkien Road

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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 Readthrough 2026 » Episode 28 » Chapter 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath (EP312 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 28 » Chapter 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath (EP312 REVISITED)
    Jul 8 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 24, “Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath”, in which we learn about Eärendil's and Elwing's journey to the Blessed Realm, the final battle with Morgoth, and the fates of the Silmarils and the Sons of Fëanor.
    Join us as we discuss!
    LINKS:
    • Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0312
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg27/
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    • 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/


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Tolkien's Tragedy: The Purpose of Númenor

    Tolkien's Tragedy: The Purpose of Númenor
    Jul 6 2026
    TolkiensTragedy.com
    On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Second Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!
    It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!

    Table of Contents:
    • Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien
    • Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age
    • Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor
    • Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium
    • Chapter 4: A New Dark Lord - The Second Millennium
    • Chapter 5: Rise of the Shadow - The Third Millennium
    • Chapter 6: Ar-Pharazôn vs. Sauron
    • Chapter 7: Downfall & Aftermath
    • Appendix A: Rumours of a Lost Age
    • Appendix B: The Rings of Power Done Right
    • Appendix C: Of Middle-earth Untold Tales
    • Appendix D: Concerning the White Trees


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    26 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 27 » Chapter 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (EP303 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 27 » Chapter 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (EP303 REVISITED)
    Jul 1 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 23, “Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin”, in which we learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom!
    Join us as we discuss!
    LINKS:
    • Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0303
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg26/
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/Ynw-JeVnhRk
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    • 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/


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    41 mins
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I LOVE it , this is clearly a True correction for Tolkien Purists to correct the awful Lore Butchering of TROP.

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this podcast is great, gives so much depth of the world of tolkien. I would recommend this to any lord of the rings fan.

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