11. The Road to Hell – Of the Silmarils – The Silmarillion – 8
Michael tries to stump Jonathan and Dan with “All That is Gold Does Not Glitter”… As we dive further into Fēanor’s story, Dan realizes that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, while Michael … and Jonathan points out that Melkor is officially the strongest Valar. Episode 10 Links A Tolkien-esque Pipe Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Google If You Like Tolkien ???? The Silmarillion The Atlas of Middle-earth The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
9 Aug 202240min
10. Fire and Greed – Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor – The Silmarillion – 7
This week, Jonathan quizzes Dan and Michael on some important numbers, Dan sees similarities between the two big characters, Jonathan realizes Melkor was a nice guy, and Michael takes a deeper look at Fëanor’s fire. Episode 9 Links The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Subscribe to our Podcast Apple Google If You Like Tolkien ???? The Silmarillion The Atlas of Middle-earth The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
2 Aug 202234min
9. Love Makes You do Stupid Things – Of Thingol & Melian / Of Eldamar – The Silmarillion – 6
Dan gets TWO big thoughts this week as we review both Of Thingol and Melian, and Of Eldamar and the coming of the Eldaliē. He realizes that love can make you do stupid things–like gaze into each others’ eyes for 100 years… and he says what we’re all thinking in the 2nd chapter–what in the world is going on! And for good measure, Michael refers to his great elven diagram diagram (linked below too) again. Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
19 Juli 202236min
8. An Analysis of The Rings of Power Trailer
Michael and Jonathan review the new Rings of Power teaser trailer, looking through the entire 2+ minutes, and discussing what is Tolkien (a little), what isn’t Tolkien (a lot), and why the Hobbits are waddling. Sorry for the low audio on the trailer–we’ll have it fixed in the next bonus episode! You might enjoy watching this episode on YouTube instead (just so you can see the trailer 🙂 ). Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
15 Juli 202243min
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 existence of female orcs! Featured this Week The Languages of Middle-earth – A Complete Guide to All Fourteen of the Languages Tolkien Invented Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
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! Featured this Week Youtube Channel Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
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 hopes for eagles in her trees is dashed by Manwë. And If You DON’T Like Tolkien… feel free to watch “************”…???? (listen till the end!) Featured this Week Get the first 3 books of The Wheel of Time Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
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? How long is the time of the lamps? Is the light of the trees physical? Which Valar long for Middle-earth? And if pipeweed is something you enjoy, make sure you stay till the end! Featured this Week The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook by Alan Lee Tolkien Resources Get The Silmarillion Get The Atlas of Middle-earth Get The Silmarillion audio book for FREE! Just become an Audible Premium Plus member, get your first month (and book credit free), use that credit to get The Silmarillion, and then cancel before your first month is up!
21 Juni 202240min
