Episodes

  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 33 » SA3255 » Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron (EP359 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 33 » SA3255 » Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron (EP359 REVISITED)
    May 18 2026
    My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!
    In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us!
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    27 mins
  • Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium

    Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium
    May 15 2026
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    On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing you the Third 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!

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    25 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 20 » Chapter 16 » Of Maeglin (EP295 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 20 » Chapter 16 » Of Maeglin (EP295 REVISITED)
    May 13 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 16, “Of Maeglin.”
    In Chapter 16, we learn of the tragic tale involving Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor; Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth; Maeglin, their son; and Idril, the daughter of Turgon.
    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/e0295
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    53 mins
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 32 » SA3175 » Tar-Palantir (EP358 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 32 » SA3175 » Tar-Palantir (EP358 REVISITED)
    May 11 2026
    My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!
    In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways.
    We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift.
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    26 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 19 » Chapter 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand (EP294 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 19 » Chapter 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand (EP294 REVISITED)
    May 6 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 15, “Of the Noldor in Beleriand.”
    In Chapter 15, Turgon creates Gondolin, Galadriel and Melian converse, Thingol learns of the Kinslaying, and Finrod forecasts his 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/e0294
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    43 mins
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 31 » SA2899 » Ar-Adûnakhôr and Ar-Gimilzôr (EP356 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 31 » SA2899 » Ar-Adûnakhôr and Ar-Gimilzôr (EP356 REVISITED)
    May 4 2026
    My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!
    In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we’ll explore the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first Númenorean ruler to live less than 300 years, the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar.
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    32 mins
  • Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor

    Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor
    May 1 2026
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    On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing 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!

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    26 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 18 » Chapter 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms (EP293 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 18 » Chapter 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms (EP293 REVISITED)
    Apr 29 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 14, “Of Beleriand and Its Realms.”
    In Chapter 14, we’ll learn of Beleriand’s regions, rulers, and key geographical features!
    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/e0293
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    40 mins