The Tolkien Road

In "The Great Wave", Míriel is haunted by a prophetic dream, Galadriel touches a Palantír, and Arondir delivers a message from Adar! Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kWoODn2MFJ8 ***AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS***EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboFOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/- https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadGOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF"What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, what he relates is ‘true’: it accords with the laws of that world. You therefore believe it, while you are, as it were, inside. The moment disbelief arises, the spell is broken; the magic, or rather art, has failed." - On Fairy-storiesLINKS - Cymatics (Definition) » https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymatics - Cymatic Demo (Video) » https://youtu.be/CsjV1gjBMbQ?t=108 - Tolkien On His Tidal Wave Dream » https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/AtlantisSPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (SEPTEMBER OF 2022)- Brielle A- Dustin Q- Johanna T- Robert SBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

19 Sep 20221h 13min

In "Adar", we finally arrive in Númenor, and we're introduced to a mysterious orc father-figure. Join us as we discuss it all!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/D78RkJzkx_E ***AUDIO RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS***EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboGOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF"What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, what he relates is ‘true’: it accords with the laws of that world. You therefore believe it, while you are, as it were, inside. The moment disbelief arises, the spell is broken; the magic, or rather art, has failed." - On Fairy-storiesSPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (SEPTEMBER OF 2022)- Brielle A- Dustin Q- Johanna T- Robert SBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

12 Sep 202250min

"Adrift" introduces Dwarves, Khazad-dûm, Eregion, Halbrand, and "The Stranger", and we're covering it all in Episode 305. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/v7f4fgjLUu0 ***VIDEO RELEASED 1 DAY EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS******AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS***EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboGOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, what he relates is ‘true’: it accords with the laws of that world. You therefore believe it, while you are, as it were, inside. The moment disbelief arises, the spell is broken; the magic, or rather art, has failed." - On Fairy-storiesSPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (SEPTEMBER OF 2022)- Brielle A- Dustin Q- Johanna T- Robert SBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

9 Sep 202245min

Is Amazon erasing Galadriel's husband???If so, this would be a HORRIFYING move on their part, as it has major implications for legendarium in terms of Lord of the Rings and the later history of Middle-earth.In this video, I ask: WHERE IS CELEBORN??? Join me as I explore the possibilities for his absence from The Shadow of the Past, the first episode of The Rings of Power!FOLLOW / SUPPORT / MERCH:- FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- WEBSITE » https://tolkienroad.com- TRUE MYTHS PRESS » https://truemythspress.com (use code CELEBORN to take 10% off your order)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

7 Sep 20228min

The Rings of Power is upon us! What Would Tolkien Think???Greta and I discuss Episode 1, A Shadow of the Past, and go into all of the things Amazon got right and wrong. Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://www.patreon.com/posts/reaction-rings-1-71443807 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboTOLKIEN vs. TIME COMPRESSION "I fail to see why the time-scheme should be deliberately contracted. [. . .] I cannot see why definite time-statements, contrary to the book and to probability, should be made." - Tolkien in Letter 210FOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/- https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadSPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Dawn J- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (SEPTEMBER OF 2022)- Brielle A- Dustin Q- Johanna T- Robert SBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

6 Sep 20221h 4min

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", the 23rd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Ynw-JeVnhRk EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboWith Nargothrond and Doriath both having fallen, and the Sons of Fëanor reduced to wretchedness, only Gondolin remains of the great Elven realms. But how long will Gondolin remain hidden, and, if it is discovered, can it withstand the onslaught of Angband’s fury?QUOTE OF THE WEEK from The Silmarillion Chapter 20...The field was lost; but still Húrin and Huor and the remnant of the house of Haldor stood firm with Turgon of Gondolin, and the hosts of Morgoth could not yet win the Pass of Sirion. Then Húrin spoke to Turgon, saying: ‘Go now, lord, while time is! For in you lives the last hope of the Eldar, and while Gondolin stands Morgoth shall still know fear in his heart.’ But Turgon answered: ‘Not long now can Gondolin be hidden; and being discovered it must fall.’ Then Huor spoke and said: ‘Yet if it stands but a little while, then out of your house shall come the hope of Elves and Men. This I say to you, lord, with the eyes of death: though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again, from you and from me a new star shall arise. Farewell!’FOLLOW & SUPPORT US:- https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- https://truemythspress.com/- https://facebook.com/tolkienroad- https://instagram.com/tolkienroadLINKS & MATHOMS:- 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/- Timeline of Arda » https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda- Interactive Map of Beleriand » http://lotrproject.com/map/beleriand/- Episode 56 » Silmarillion 2015 » Ch 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLFY3DSnRAc SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Dawn J- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (AUGUST OF 2022)- Jonathan L- Henry B- Austin B- Caitlin HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

30 Aug 202239min

WIth one week to go before the release of Amazon's The Rings of Power, I talk about my expectations at this point, and review the latest trailer (8/24).RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing The Second Age Timeline Is Wrong » LOTR on Prime » https://youtu.be/RfJraeLEjzALINKS:- FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad- SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad- WEBSITE » https://tolkienroad.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

26 Aug 202212min

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Ruin of Doriath", the 22nd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Morgoth's twisted plot to defeat Thingol, and the role the Silmaril of Beren and Lúthien plays in it!***THIS AUDIO WAS RELEASED 1 DAY EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS***WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/a3kHJfQ1ucM EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy BoboAfter the devastating tragedies of Chapter 21, we get…more devastating tragedies! Chapter 22 picks up with Húrin, now old and worn out by Morgoth’s tortures. Set free to wander aimlessly in the wasted regions of Beleriand, he inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that will lead to end of the kingdom of Doriath, once the hidden heart of Beleriand’s free regions.QUOTE OF THE WEEK » "And at the last Melian spoke, and said: ‘Húrin Thalion, Morgoth hath bewitched thee; for he that seeth through Morgoth’s eyes, willing or unwilling, seeth all things crooked." - Silmarillion Ch 22LINKS & MATHOMS:- 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/- Timeline of Arda » https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline_of_Arda- Interactive Map of Beleriand » http://lotrproject.com/map/beleriand/- Episode 53 » Silmarillion 2015 » Ch 22 » Of the Ruin of Doriath » https://youtu.be/JlrI3Y-3uC4SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Jacob Lockham- John H- Scotchy Bobo- 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- Dawn J- Richard K- Matt R- Garret P- Seb MAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (AUGUST OF 2022)- Jonathan L- Henry B- Austin B- Caitlin HBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

23 Aug 202253min