0264 » Shocking Surprises from The Nature of Middle-earth » Gandalf, Hobbits, Eagles, Beards, more
In episode 264, we discuss some truly surprising new details from The Nature of Middle-earth. Seriously mind-blowing stuff here, including Gandalf's appearance, the race of hobbits, Aragorn's beard, the nature of Eagles, and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
8 Nov 20211h 2min
0263 » LOTR on Prime » The Most Important Question (Also, Our 2022 Plan!)
At the end of the day, ONE thing matters more than anything else when it comes to LOTR on Prime...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
1 Nov 202146min
0262 » The Kings of Númenor » Unfinished Tales » The Line of Elros » LOTR on Prime » Ar-Pharazôn
In this episode, we take a close look at "The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked! Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
25 Okt 20211h 13min
0261 » The Silmarillion » A Tale of Two Endings » Keith Mathison » Middle-earth Eschatology
In episode 261, we're discussing Tolkien's ORIGINAL and far more detailed ending to The Silmarillion. We're delighted to be joined once again by Keith Mathison!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
18 Okt 202154min
0260 » The Fool's Hope » Of Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith
In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was saying that to Pippin? What is the broader significance of that line for the work and for Middle-earth (and our reality) in general? Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
11 Okt 202148min
0259 » Carl Hostetter » The Nature of Middle-earth » Theological and Metaphysical Themes
In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien's writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focus our attention on Appendix I: Metaphysical and Theological Themes.Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
4 Okt 20211h 19min
0258 - Defeating Evil » A Middle-earth Guide
So Lord of the Rings, according to Tolkien, is Catholic. SO WHAT??? On this episode, we explain why this matters, and what Tolkien was getting at...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
27 Sep 202157min
0257 - Guilty Pleasures » Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more!
In episode 257, we discuss Athrabeth, Enya, Estel, The Shadow, Consolation, and more! Join us!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
20 Sep 202147min
