0296 » Silmarillion 2022 Ch 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West

In episode 265, we're looking at life in Númenor, as spelled out in The Nature of Middle-earth!Originally published 2021-11-15 05:00.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous, Redhawk, Kaitlyn of Tea with TolkienT-SHIRTS! Get your Tolkien Road T-Shirt now and take 10% Off! Just use the code ROAD at checkout.***THIS EPISODE IS 2 DAYS EARLY AND AD-FREE FOR OUR BELOVED PATRONS!***CONTENTS- Númenorean Chieftains Were Beardless » 11:31- Long Life and Peace » 14:30- Weariness / Clinging to Life » 21:00- Númenorean Aging » 22:30- Númenorean Marriage » 32:30- Númenorean Values & Pride » 35:40- Correspondence » 41:45 LINKS- Ep 216 » The Bombadil Enigma » https://youtu.be/iiFIWF6BtUo SPECIAL THANKS:- Andrew T- John R- Ms. Anonymous- Redhawk- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- WertytestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

13 Des 20211h 9min

In episode 264, we discuss some truly surprising new details from The Nature of Middle-earth. Seriously mind-blowing stuff here, including Gandalf's appearance, the race of hobbits, Aragorn's beard, the nature of Eagles, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

8 Nov 20211h 2min

At the end of the day, ONE thing matters more than anything else when it comes to LOTR on Prime...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

1 Nov 202146min

In this episode, we take a close look at "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked! Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

25 Okt 20211h 13min

In episode 261, we're discussing Tolkien's ORIGINAL and far more detailed ending to The Silmarillion. We're delighted to be joined once again by Keith Mathison!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

18 Okt 202154min

In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was saying that to Pippin? What is the broader significance of that line for the work and for Middle-earth (and our reality) in general?  Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

11 Okt 202148min

In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien's writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focus our attention on Appendix I: Metaphysical and Theological Themes.Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

4 Okt 20211h 19min

So Lord of the Rings, according to Tolkien, is Catholic. SO WHAT??? On this episode, we explain why this matters, and what Tolkien was getting at...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

27 Sep 202157min