7. Of the Coming of the Elves – The Silmarillion – 5
In this week’s episode, Jonathan poses some trivia questions to Michael and Dan, Michael puts together a great diagram (also below!) to explain ALL the different types of elves, and we confirm the exi...
12 Juli 202254min
Independence Day Break
Dan, Jonathan, and Michael are taking the week off to be with friends and family. So if you’re looking for a little more Tolkien commentary this week, be sure to checkout our YouTube channel! Feature...
5 Juli 20222min
6. Of Aulë and Yavanna – The Silmarillion – 4
In this episode, Jonathan is gobsmacked that the dwarves are ACTUALLY the firstborn! Michael, Dan, and Jonathan also discuss the ins and outs of Aulē’s relationship with Yavanna, and how Yavanna’s hop...
28 Juni 202237min
5. Of the Beginning of Days – The Silmarillion – 3
With the stage set for enormous battles between Melkor and the Valar, Jonathan, Michael, and Dan dive into “Of the Beginning of Days” to surface questions like: Did the color green exist before Varda?...
21 Juni 202240min
4. Valaquenta – The Silmarillion – 2
In the second chapter of The Silmarillion, Valaquenta, Michael, Dan, and Jonathan test their knowledge with “All that is Gold, Does Not Glitter”, decide that Varda should’ve dated Melkor, and explain ...
14 Juni 202231min
3. Ainulindalë – The Silmarillion – 1
Join Michael, Dan, and Jonathan as they begin the long journey through The Silmarillion with the first chapter, Ainulindalē. We tackle questions like… Why is music so important? Is there a direct rela...
7 Juni 202235min
2. Thoughts on Amazon’s Rings of Power
Michael, Dan, and Jonathan offer their thoughts on what we know and what we’ve seen about Amazon’s Rings of Power series, and also talk about what Silmarillion story they would like to see put on film...
31 Maj 202228min
1. An Introduction to Window on the West
Who are these guys? Why are they doing a podcast? When did they read the Lord of the Rings? How do they know each other? Learn a little bit about Jonathan, Michael, and Dan in this inaugural episode...
25 Maj 202212min
