0252 - Birds of Middle-earth: Swans, Eagles, Crows, Thrushes - Interview with Ornithologist Jon Rice
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: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
16 Aug 20211h 17min
LOTR on Prime & the TWO TREES???
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 latest video, Greta and John break down the release date and the image and discuss what it all means.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
10 Aug 202126min
0251 - The Nature of Middle-earth: An Interview with Carl Hostetter
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 Aug 20211h
The Music of the Ainur
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 audiobook by supporting us on Patreon! For other ways to read Tolkien's Overture (including signed paperback), visit TolkiensOverture.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
2 Aug 202129min
0250 - LOTR TV: Hobbits, Nudity, Silmarillion Rights, and more!
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 the Tolkien Estate, Tolkien experts, nudity, Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales rights, hobbits in the Second Age, and whole lot more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
26 Juli 202145min
The Seed of Middle-earth (Limited Time)
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-road--5222755/support.
19 Juli 202123min
0249 - Akallabêth - 2021
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/support.
12 Juli 20211h 21min
0248 - Helm Hammerhand & The War of the Rohirrim
On episode 248, we explore the legend of Helm Hammerhand and the War of the Rohirrim, which is the subject of a forthcoming film from New Line Cinema. Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
5 Juli 202152min
