0320 » The Song of Númenor » Elendil, The Lost Road, CS Lewis, The Rings Of Power
What was the purpose of Númenor? In this episode, we explore that question through the lens of the song of Númenor.Many of you know that I have argued that Númenor’s purpose went beyond being a mere r...
19 Joulu 202228min
0319 » The Rings of Power » How Do They Work?
Have you ever asked yourself how the Rings of Power work? In other words, WHY did Sauron’s Ring bring him mastery over the other Rings? What sorts of power did the Rings convey? Let's take a close loo...
12 Joulu 202230min
0318 » Where Do We Go From Here?
2022 was a pretty busy year for this podcast and for Tolkiendom on a broad scale! It was pretty intense to cover both The Silmarillion and The Rings of Power. And, to quote Bilbo, it's made me feel li...
5 Joulu 202229min
"Frodo Failed" » What Did Tolkien Mean?
In a 1963 letter, we find this remarkable line from Tolkien: “Frodo indeed ‘failed’.”What did he mean by that? Is there a deeper message that Tolkien himself took away from writing the scene of Frodo’...
28 Marras 20227min
0317 » The Fall Of Númenor » Book Review
Is the latest Tolkien book worth your time and money? In this episode, I take a close look at The Fall of Númenor and tell you what I think!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kx-r92L7ydc EXECUTIVE PRO...
24 Marras 202220min
0316 » Wrestling With The Rings Of Power
In this episode, we will be looking back on The Rings of Power season 1, and most importantly, discussing some of the in-depth feedback we’ve received along the way!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/...
21 Marras 202252min
0315 » Of The Rings Of Power And The Third Age 2022
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", an account that covers six millennia of Middle-earth history, from the beginning of the Second Age to the en...
14 Marras 20221h 11min
0314 » Akallabêth 2022
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's fall from JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the rise of Sauron, Pharazôn's assault on Valinor, and the ...
7 Marras 20221h 13min
