The Tolkien Road

In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them). For many Tolkien fans, even asserting that there are problems with a ...

23 Elo 202158min

Eagles, swans, thrushes, crows, gulls . . .We discuss the massive and iconic role that birds play in Middle-earth, with ornithologist and Tolkien-fan Jonathan Rice!Become a supporter of this podcast: ...

16 Elo 20211h 17min

By the stars of Elbereth!!! It’s the Two Trees of Valinor!!!On August 2nd, Amazon gave us a release date for LOTR on Prime plus the first official image for the show. And what an image it is!In this l...

10 Elo 202126min

An interview with Carl Hostetter, editor of the newest Tolkien book, The Nature of Middle-earth!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

6 Elo 20211h

This week, we treat you to the first chapter of John's book, Tolkien's Overture: Concerning the Music of the Ainur. To listen to the whole thing, head on over to Audible. You can also get the audioboo...

2 Elo 202129min

A ton of big news about Amazon's LOTR on Prime dropped on Tuesday (7/20/2021). In Episode 250, we discuss all of it, where it came from, how accurate it might be, and what it all means!Topics include ...

26 Heinä 202145min

This week, we treat you to the first 2 chapters of John's book, Tolkien's Requiem: Concerning Beren and Lúthien! Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-...

19 Heinä 202123min

In episode 249, we re-visit "Akallabêth", Tolkien's beautiful account of the rise and fall of Númenor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/sup...

12 Heinä 20211h 21min