Concerning "The Departure of Boromir", from elegies for Boromir to Aragorn's decision... Announcements, correspondence, etc (2:00) The Death of Boromir (11:00) The White Hand (21:30) Elegies for Boromir (26:00) Aragorn’s Decision (33:30) Haiku Time (37:45) For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support ....
Oct 15, 2016•48 min
One Episode to Rule Them All!!! Having completed a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion (which spans over 30 hours of content), we decided to do an episode where we cover the whole of The Silmarillion in less than an hour. With this one episode, you get the whole enchilada, from "Ainulindalë" to "Eärendil" to the end of the Third Age. If you've always wanted to read The Silmarillion but have never succeeded, then this is the episode for you! You can also find some helpful resources...
Oct 08, 2016•41 min
Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", from Isildur's Downfall to the triumph of the Little People... notes from listeners & news (4:30) The Beginning of the Third Age (14:30) The Fall of Isildur (17:00) The Decline of Arnor (24:00) The Return of the Ring-Wraiths & the Decline of Gondor (28:00) The Wizards (36:30) The Council of the Wise (40:00) The Triumph of the Little People (48:00) The Noldor Depart (56:30) Haiku Time (57:45) For more on this episode or The Tolkien Roa...
Oct 01, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Concerning "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, from the found of Lindon to the Last Alliance of Men and Elves... Correspondence, etc (1:30) First Age and Akallabêth recap (12:30) Lindon, Gil-Galad, and Elrond (20:00) Sauron, Lord of the Gifts (22:30) The Forging of the Rings (25:30) Men = Easy to Ensnare (29:00) The Numenorean Kingdoms of Middle-earth (32:00) The Seven Stones & the White Tree (38:00) Sauron's Return & Assault on Gondor (40:30) The Last Alliance of Men & Elves (...
Sep 25, 2016•54 min
Continuing with "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór's downfall... Topics include: Note from a Listener: more March 25th connections (2:30) Sauron's Assault Upon Nimloth the Fair (10:00) The Worship of Melkor (13:00) Ar-Pharazôn's Unholy Crusade (29:30) Amandil Goes West/Elendil Goes East (33:00) Gathering Clouds (36:30) The Assault Upon Aman (39:00) The Great Chasm (41:00) Elendil's Escape & Sauron's Fate (44:30) Haiku (46:00) For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please v...
Sep 17, 2016•55 min
Concerning "Akallabêth", the chronicle of Númenór... On this episode, we begin our look at "Akallabêth", or "The Downfallen", the story of Númenór’s rise and fall in the Second Age. Josh Sosa on Jackson's Fellowship... (3:00) What "Akallabêth" means... (14:00) The Waldman Letter on the Second Age (15:30) Eärendil & the Edain (20:00) The Downfall of Morgoth & the Raising of Númenór (23:00) The Religion of Númenór (29:00) The Ban (34:00) The Escape from Death/Númenór’s Complaint (37:00) Sa...
Sep 10, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Concerning Galadriel, from her name to her hair to the reasons behind her exile... Her Name - 14:00 Her Lineage - 18:00 Her Exile - 24:30 A Penitent? - 32:00 For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Sep 03, 2016•44 min
Concerning Peter Jackson's cinematic version of Fellowship of the Ring, from what we loved to what we loathed... On this episode, Greta and I are fresh off of reading “Fellowship of the Ring” and so we thought it would be fun to go back and watch Peter Jackson’s 2001 film adaptation of the book, and then share our thoughts on it with you guys. For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t...
Aug 26, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Concerning "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from Boromir's fall to Sam's unfailing friendship... A Brief Note on Lembas and Melian - 3:30 A Note on Tolkien's Requiem - 7:00 Frodo’s Decision - 9:30 The Temptation of Boromir - 15:30 Frodo in the Ring World - 32:00 Meanwhile by the Riverside... - 40:30 Boromir’s Confession - 46:00 Sam & Frodo - 48:00 Haiku Time - 54:30 For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...
Aug 20, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Concerning "The Great River", Book2 Chapter 9 of The Lord of the Rings... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Aug 14, 2016•51 min
In episode 71, we discuss "Farewell to Lórien", Book 2, Chapter 8 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Aug 06, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Concerning Gandalf and his wizard brethren the Istari: Saruman, Radagast, and the Blue Wizards. Topics of discussion: Haiku from Mary Grace - 3:30 Spoiler Alert - 7:30 Valaquenta on Olórin - 9:30 Letter 181 - Gandalf the Incarnate Angel - 15:30 Unfinished Tales 4-2: The Istari - 34:00 Letter 156 - Gandalf's Sacrifice - 57:30 For more on this episode or The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--...
Jul 30, 2016•1 hr 10 min
In episode 69, we discuss "The Mirror of Galadriel", Book 2, Chapter 7 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Jul 23, 2016•59 min
In episode 67, we discuss "Lothlórien", Book 2, Chapter 6 of The Lord of the Rings. Join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Jul 09, 2016•1 hr 11 min
A discussion of "The Bridge of Khaza-dûm", Book 2, Chapter 5 of The Lord of the Rings... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Jul 01, 2016•59 min
Concerning "A Journey in the Dark", Chapter 4 of Book 2 of The Lord of the Rings... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Jun 25, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we interview Gabriel Blanchard, a fellow Tolkien enthusiast, about Tolkien’s languages. Gabriel really knows his stuff, and I think you’ll find this discussion very helpful when it comes to understanding the different languages that Tolkien created. Also, be sure to check out TrueMyths.org/Elvish for the show notes as well as links to some helpful resources, G...
Jun 18, 2016•1 hr 19 min
We're back! On this episode, we discuss the merits of Star Wars: The Force Awakens using Tolkien's On Fairy-Stories as a guide. Enjoy! And SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Jun 11, 2016•36 min
Concerning "The Ring Goes South", from the forging of the Fellowship to the treachery of Caradhras... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
May 12, 2016•57 min
Concerning "The Council of Elrond", from the story of the Ring to strategies for victory... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Apr 30, 2016•1 hr 13 min
Concerning "Many Meetings", from the ways of Rivendell to Bilbo's song of Eärendil... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .
Apr 23, 2016•1 hr 15 min
On this episode, having completed The Silmarillion with 29 episodes, we round it off to 30 by taking a victory lap, wherein we discuss our Top 5 things about The Silmarillion as a whole. We also discuss where the Tolkien Road should go next. And yes, we’d love to hear from you about your Top 5 Silmarillion things too. Send us an email or leave a comment at TrueMyths! Come get lost in Middle-earth and explore the history and background of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The Tolkien Road is ...
Apr 12, 2016•42 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss the final chapter of The Silmarillion, "The Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath", wherein Eärendil makes his fateful voyage to the Blessed Realm in order to obtain the aid of the Valar. The First Age ends here, and as you might expect, it’s a very eventful chapter, complete with the downfall of Morgoth, the doom of Fëanor’s sons, and the fate of...
Apr 02, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this special Good Friday episode, we take a moment to consider the place of March 25th, a date of major significance, in Tolkien’s works and philosophy. We'll see the role it plays within The Lord of the Rings, as well as how it ties the book to Tolkien's Catholic faith. By the way, if you haven’t already, please leave The Tolkien Road a rating and feedback on iTunes. We’d ...
Mar 26, 2016•36 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 23, "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", wherein Tuor the son of Huor comes to Gondolin with a dire warning from Ulmo. There’s a whole lot to discuss! By the way, if you haven’t already, please leave The Tolkien Road a rating and feedback on iTunes. We’d love to know what you think of the podcast. Enjo...
Mar 19, 2016•1 hr 11 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 22, "Of the Ruin of Doriath", wherein Húrin is released from his 28-year bondage and doom comes to Thingol's kingdom. There’s a whole lot to discuss! By the way, if you haven’t already, please pop on over to iTunes and leave us a rating and feedback. It’s easy to do, only takes a moment, and can make ...
Mar 12, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue discussing Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, Of Túrin Turambar. It’s a pretty tragic tale, only slightly more depressing than the current election cycle. LOL! If you liked that bit of topical humor then leave us a rating and feedback on iTunes! Heck, even if you didn’t, leave us a rating anyway. It’s easy to do, only takes a moment, and is the best w...
Mar 05, 2016•1 hr 28 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 21 of The Silmarillion, "Of Túrin Turambar". The tale of Túrin is a long one, so it’s definitely going to take more than one episode to cover. It’s also quite tragic and sad, so make sure you’ve got a box of tissues nearby. Speaking of tragedies, it would certainly be tragic if you missed this opportunity to leave The Tolkien...
Feb 27, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss Chapter 20 of The Silmarillion, "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad". It’s an action-packed chapter and an important turning point in the fortunes of the Eldar. By the way, if you haven’t already, please pop on over to iTunes and leave us a rating and feedback. It’s easy to do, only takes a moment, and can make a big difference in helping us sp...
Feb 20, 2016•1 hr 25 min
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. This week, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion Chapter 19, the story of Beren and Lúthien. By the way, if you haven’t already, please pop on over to iTunes and leave us a rating and feedback. It’s easy to do, only takes a moment, and can make a big difference in helping us spread the word about the show! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the episode Beren and Finrod i...
Feb 06, 2016•1 hr 25 min
