0313 » The Rings of Power » How I Would Have Done It

In episode 322, I'm joined by Andrew Snyder of The Mythic Mind podcast. We talk Middle-earth, Tolkien, Christianity, Kierkegaard, The Shadow, and the consolation that Tolkien provided in Andrew's life during a very dark period. Join us!ANDREW SNYDER » https://linktr.ee/andrewnsnyderEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Eru27WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/xVL_yySA5Z0FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:John RKaitlyn of Tea with TolkienJacob LockhamJohn HEru27Ms. AnonymousAndrew TRedhawkShannon SBrian OEmilio PZeke FJames AJames LChris LChuck FAsya VIsh of the HammerTeresa CDavid of Pints with JackJonathan DEric BJohanna TMike MRobert HPaul DJuliaWertyMatthew WJoeBagelManChris KJacob SRichard KMatt RGarret PJohn WEugene DChris BDaniel SAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2023 JoeBagelManJohn RMike MScott WJason TElina VMelanieTyler WBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

16 Jan 20231h 2min

I'm delighted to share a sample of my recent conversation with Echoes of Eternity, a new-ish podcast from animator Ben West and evangelist Matthew Cantrell. We had a blast, and you're going to love this conversation (1 hour plus).Check out the whole thing here: https://echoesofeternitypodcast.com/episodes/019-john-carswell-the-tolkien-road-adaptationsMake sure to check it out! Coming soon from The Tolkien Road:Smith of Wootton MajorAthrabeth Finrod Ah AndrethSome great interviewsAnd more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

6 Jan 202327min

We're joined by Solomon Schmidt, the man behind HistoryBites.com.Solomon is leading a Tolkien-themed tour to the UK (England and Scotland) in July of 2023, and we sit down with to hear all about the plans.Seriously folks, this looks like the adventure of the lifetime. If not now, ask yourself: WHEN???THIS SOUNDS AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and take it all in, and then head on over to https://historybites.com/tour-uk/ to learn more!LINKS:https://historybites.com/tours/https://historybites.com/tour-uk/https://historybites.com/tour-new-zealand/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

29 Des 202258min

Merry Christmas, fellow travelers! Let's take a close look at the Middle-earth / Christmas connection as well as the recent Rings of Power discussion with Amazon Studios' Vernon Sanders. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gr7WfZZoFAkEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27FOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad (get TWO MONTHS FREE for a limited time)- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/ (take 15% OFF our merch with promo code GB22) - https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 15% OFF our merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/GB22 (use promo code GB22)- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- 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 B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- Matthew W- JoeBagelMan- Chris K- Jacob S- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- John W- Eugene D- Chris B- Daniel SAS WELLAS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2022 - Zeke F- Shannon S- Emilio P- Brian O- Andrew T- Amy HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

27 Des 202244min

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 reward for the descendants of the Edain, and seemed to be filled with symbolism and rituals intended to point them to a greater destiny both in this world and beyond it. "Lovely is Númenor. But my heart resteth not here for ever; for here is ending, and there will be an end and the Fading, when all is counted, and all numbered at last, but yet it will not be enough, not enough. What will the Father, O Father, give me in that day beyond the end when my Sun faileth?"- JRR Tolkien, The Lost Road and Other WritingsWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/w5utCO2kIu4 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27FOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad (get TWO MONTHS FREE for a limited time)- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/ (take 10% OFF our merch with promo code LOST320) - https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF our merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/LOST320 (use promo code LOST320)- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- 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 B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- Matthew W- JoeBagelMan- Chris K- Jacob S- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- John W- Eugene D- Chris B- Daniel SAS WELLAS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2022 - Zeke F- Shannon S- Emilio P- Brian O- Andrew T- Amy HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

19 Des 202228min

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 look at these questions!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/-w5vlKc6pH0 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27This episode was released early for our Patrons! Learn more » https://patreon.com/tolkienroadFOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad (get TWO MONTHS FREE for a limited time)- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/ (take 10% OFF our merch with promo code RINGS319) - https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF our merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/RINGS319 (use promo code RINGS319)- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- Eru27- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- 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 B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- Matthew W- JoeBagelMan- Chris K- Jacob S- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- John W- Eugene D- Chris B- Daniel SAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2022 - Zeke F- Shannon S- Emilio P- Brian O- Andrew T- Amy HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

12 Des 202230min

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 like butter scraped over too much bread. I may have been TOO HASTY at times!There’s so much Tolkien still to cover. And to re-read!But sometimes you need to slow down and breath a little deeper...FOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad (get TWO MONTHS FREE for a limited time)- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/discount/2023 (take 10% OFF our merch with promo code 2023) - https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF our merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/2023 (use promo code 2023)- listen to The Silmarillion for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- buy The Atlas of Middle-earth » https://amzn.to/3KLOxQa- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/- buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE PATRONS:John RKaitlyn of Tea with TolkienJacob LockhamJohn HScotchy BoboEru27Ms. AnonymousAndrew T RedhawkShannon SBrian OEmilio PZeke FJames AJames LChris LChuck FAsya VIsh of the HammerTeresa CDavid of Pints with JackJonathan DEric BJohanna TMike MRobert HPaul DJuliaWertyMatthew WJoeBagelManChris KJacob SRichard KMatt RGarret PJohn WEugene DChris BDaniel SAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2022Zeke FShannon SEmilio PBrian OAndrew TAmy HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

5 Des 202229min

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’s failure? What bits of wisdom can we glean from Tolkien’s commentary on Frodo’s failure at Mt Doom?We’ll dive into these questions and seek to understand what deeper truths about mercy, justice, and suffering Tolkien took away from the stark reality of Frodo’s failure. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/01Hayh_6KE0LINKS:- The Tolkien Estate » https://www.tolkienestate.com/- Letter to Eileen Elgar, September 1963 » https://www.tolkienestate.com/letters/letter-to-eileen-elgar-september-1963/- buy The Letters of JRR Tolkien » https://amzn.to/3F1yX1ZFOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/- https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadSPECIAL THANKS TO THESE PATRONS:John R (Executive Producer)Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien (Executive Producer)Jacob Lockham (Executive Producer)John H (Executive Producer)Scotchy Bobo (Executive Producer)Eru27 (Executive Producer)Ms. AnonymousAndrew T RedhawkShannon SBrian OEmilio PZeke FJames AJames LChris LChuck FAsya VIsh of the HammerTeresa CDavid of Pints with JackJonathan DEric BJohanna TMike MRobert HPaul DJuliaWertyMatthew WJoeBagelManChris KJacob SRichard KMatt RGarret PJohn WEugene DAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2022Michael LMatthew FBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

28 Nov 20227min