0279 » Of Aulë and Yavanna » The Silmarillion Chapter 2 » Dwarves, Ents, Eagles, and More!
After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of Elves and Men, Chapter 2 is something of an interlude, though o...
14 Feb 202249min
REACTION: The Rings of Power » First Photos & Details » Galadriel, Elrond, Dwarves, Hobbits, etc
Our reaction to the Vanity Fair article released on 2/10/2022.The best way to enjoy this BONUS episode is by watching it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/62dcR7XKVncARTICLE: "Amazon's Lord of the Rings Se...
11 Feb 202249min
0278 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 2
Having established their home in Valinor of the Blessed Realm, the Valar begin a new work: the Two Trees of Valinor. What are the Two Trees and what is their significance for Middle-earth? Furthermore...
7 Feb 20221h 13min
0277 » Silmarillion 2022 » Ch 1: Of the Beginning of Days - Part 1
Chapter 1 picks up the story where “Ainulindalë” left off. The Valar have entered the world created by their music, only to find it essentially UNFORMED, and in need of their labor to achieve the shap...
31 Jan 202247min
0276 - Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, Valaquenta, and THE RINGS OF POWER! (Livestream Jan 2022)
Our January 2022 livestream, featuring discussion of The Silmarillion, Ainulindalë, and...THE RINGS OF POWER!Also, watch our reaction video here » https://youtu.be/xgLh1AS9hZcBecome a supporter of thi...
28 Jan 20221h 4min
0275 » In The House of Tom Bombadil » C.R. Wiley Interview » New LOTR-Focused Book » Extended Discussion
Who is Tom Bombadil? This is a topic we've covered several times on the Tolkien Road, but it's an undying enigma for Lord of the Rings fans, and we're always hungry for new insights into the mysteriou...
24 Jan 202257min
0274 » Valaquenta » Silmarillion 2022 » Manwë, Ulmo, Aulë, Gandalf, and more!
In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figure...
17 Jan 20221h 11min
0273 » Ainulindalë » Silmarillion 2022 » Music of the Ainur, Melkor, Ilúvatar
In episode 273, we explore the Middle-earth Creation myth, "Ainulindalë", otherwise known as the Music of the Ainur. “Ainulindalë” is one of the most fascinating legends that Tolkien wrote, and it in...
10 Jan 20221h 6min
