Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 3 » Valaquenta (EP274 REVISITED)
In episode 3 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Valaquenta, an account and description of the gods of Middle-earth, including the first inklings of Gandalf’s origin st...
14 Jan 1h 11min
The Fall of Númenor Pt 16 » SA870 » The Wedding of Aldarion & Erendis » Gil-galad, Tar-Meneldur (EP341 REVISITED)
This chapter continues the story of Aldarion, destined to be Númenor’s 6th King. While it begins with the wedding, long-expected, of Aldarion and Erendis, it concludes with many events unexpected, inc...
12 Jan 29min
The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936 (Family Life, Scholarly Pursuits, and The Hobbit) (Ep220 Rerun)
Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays.In this episode, we’ll revisit part two, a...
9 Jan 54min
Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 2 » Ainulindalë (EP273 REVISITED)
In episode 2 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the creation story of Middle-earth, Ainulindalë, aka The Music of the Ainur. In this chapter, we’ll meet the powers beh...
7 Jan 1h 6min
The Fall of Númenor Pt 15 » Aldarion & Erendis » Uinen, Ossë, Tar-Meneldur (EP340 REVISITED)
Over the next 3 episodes in our Fall of Númenor series, we’ll return to the story of Aldarion, whom we met 2 episodes ago. Aldarion is the son of Tar-Meneldur and the expectant heir to Númenor’s thr...
5 Jan 21min
The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 (Youth and World War I) (Ep219 Rerun)
Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays.In this episode, we’ll revisit part one, a...
2 Jan 39min
Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 1 » Introduction (The Waldman Letter) (EP272 Revisited)
Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.Every new year brings new resolutions—and for many Tolkien readers, one challenge stands above the rest: The Silmarillion. It’s a book admired, feare...
31 Dec 20251h 7min
The Fall of Númenor » Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor (EP339 Revisited)
In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the founding of Eregion, the Elvish city that eventually gives birth to the Rings of Power!750 years into the Sec...
29 Dec 202518min
