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Embark upon a wondrous journey through the realms of Middle-earth and beyond with the Tolkien Road, a podcast dedicated to the enchanting tales and writings of JRR Tolkien. Come, join John, Greta, and our mighty Fellowship as we delve deep into the magic that lingers within the pages of these timeless legends.

And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!!

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  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 15 » Chapter 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor (EP290 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 15 » Chapter 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor (EP290 REVISITED)
    Apr 8 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 11, “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.”
    With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of the Two Trees subsiding, the dust is settling, and the Valar have some decisions to make. Chapter 11 of The Silmarillion deals with the creation of the Sun and the Moon following the disasters in the Blessed Realm, as well as the hiding of Valinor from the peoples of Beleriand and all other lands.
    Join us as we discuss!
    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0290
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg14/
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    • Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
    • Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/
    • Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1


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    1 hr
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 28 » SA2021 » Envying the Valar (EP353 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 28 » SA2021 » Envying the Valar (EP353 REVISITED)
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. Atanamir’s reign was of major consequence for the people of Númenor, as his longing for immortality began to sow the seeds of discontent, restlessness, and malice toward the Eldar, the Valar, and ultimately Ilúvatar Himself. Join us!

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    32 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 14 » Chapter 10 » Of the Sindar (EP289 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 14 » Chapter 10 » Of the Sindar (EP289 REVISITED)
    Apr 1 2026
    In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 10, “Of the Sindar.”
    In Chapter 10, the perspective shifts from the Blessed Realm to Beleriand, where it will remain for the rest of The Silmarillion. We jump back to where we left Beleriand - at the point when the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri all departed, leaving behind some of their brethren, who become known as the Sindar, and take the Teleri Lord Elwë as their King, and the Maia Melian as their Queen.
    Join us as we discuss!
    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0289
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg13/
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    • Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
    • Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/
    • Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1


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    53 mins

Featured Article: Sauron—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


Mairon, Annatar, the Necromancer—the evil Dark Lord Sauron has gone by many names. But who is he, really, and what is his impact on J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth? Sauron is the trilogy's primary antagonist and the one who forged the One Ring to Rule Them All in the fires of Mount Doom. Sauron is storied throughout Tolkien’s lore and mythos. Here's what we know about the powerful and evil Sauron—his character, his history, his powers, and more.

Featured Article Sauron A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
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Hi guys! I really enjoy your show. I’ve finally been able to follow along with the Silmarillion and looking to get back to those.

I’ve had a hard time with the shows geared around RoP. The amount of negativity towards timeline issues and basically everything else. There is a lot of good in the show too, so much that does stay true to Tolkien.

Literally the first thing I said when she mentioned Celeborn is “Oh good, John will be happy now” lol. But no, still complaining about them not having a daughter. There’s so many characters in this world and moving pieces, the storytellers do need to limit how many characters they add. I’m sure we will see him next season and she will get pregnant at the end of the show. It will be fine.

This is an awesome moment in time where we get to explore new places in Tolkiens world and this show has done an amazing job of that! Just enjoy it.

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I've been a longtime listener, introduced first through Spotify. John and Greta do a great job bringing the works of Tolkien into podcast form and make a solid pair of presenters. When the show began, one of the hosts had written a book on Beren and Luthien; the other had almost no knowledge of Tolkien's works. As John and Greta journeyed through Tolkien's works, I (someone who's been reading Tolkien since I was 8) really appreciated the perspective Greta brought into the show. So many podcasts on Tolkien are just super fans; it was refreshing getting someone experiencing it all for the first time while being guided by someone of expert level. It would be foolish to think a podcast about Tolkien would not discuss religion at all, but I found this to always be more of a scholarly way of discussing it, and it's always been very level headed, anyone concerned about that should be at ease. It's been a wonderful 300 episodes and I'm thrilled to see what's to come. I'll end with a quote that I believe these two have followed pretty well. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." The road goes ever on indeed, and I'm glad to be on it.

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excellent reviews and discussions on varied topics.
great for those without the time to read all you might want!

must-have for all Tolkien geeks out there

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