Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", an account that covers six millennia of Middle-earth history, from the beginning of the Second Age to the end of the Third. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/oajJtpC8_HA EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo, Eru27 This final chapter of The Silmarillion is really something completely separate from the rest of the book: an Age-spanning synopsis of t...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's fall from JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the rise of Sauron, Pharazôn's assault on Valinor, and the escape of Elendil and Isildur to establish Arnor and Gondor. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/JRqaGOaRkz0 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo, Eru27 With Morgoth having been finally defeated in the War of Wrath, the Men allied with the Elv...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
The first season of The Rings of Power is behind us, and for a lot of us, including me and Greta, it was pretty disappointing. In this episode, I’m going to explore how I would have approached telling the story of the Second Age. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/g2ScN9YK-0A EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo, Eru27 *** RELEASED TWO DAYS EARLY FOR OUR AMAZING PATRONS *** SPECIAL THANKS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - Jacob Lo...
Oct 31, 2022•28 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath", the 24th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Eärendil's and Elwing's journey to the Blessed Realm, the final battle with Morgoth, and the fates of the Silmarils and the Sons of Fëanor. RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR AMAZING PATRONS » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/lgI8ldBpAYQ EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockh...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In "Alloyed", the Three Elven Rings are created, Tar-Palantír dies, and Sauron is REVEALED! Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/tQ45xB90Jsw EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo THE THREE ELVEN RINGS» https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Three_Rings GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind ca...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In "The Eye", Elrond is denied access to Mithril, Galadriel and the Númenoreans search for survivors, and The Stranger departs for Greenwood the Great. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/6Lv9JqFcMTw ***THIS AUDIO AND VIDEO WERE RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS!!!*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo QUENYA TRANSLATION SOURCES» https://folk.uib.no/hnohf/wordlists.htm GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF ...
Oct 11, 2022•57 min
In "Udûn", the Southlanders stay the Orcs, Númenor comes to their aid, and something boils to a blow beneath the surface of Middle-earth. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/ncrSx2IoF0M EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, w...
Oct 08, 2022•59 min
In "Partings", a sinister new figure arrives at The Stranger's crater, Galadriel is addicted to fighting, Gil-galad makes a big deal about Mithril, and Númenor's forces depart for Middle-earth. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/hUykYXcIboA ***AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storym...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In "The Great Wave", Míriel is haunted by a prophetic dream, Galadriel touches a Palantír, and Arondir delivers a message from Adar! Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/kWoODn2MFJ8 ***AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo FOLLOW & SUPPORT US: - https://patreon.com/tolkienroad - https://twitter.com/tolkienroad - https://truemythspress.com/ - https://facebook.com...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In "Adar", we finally arrive in Númenor, and we're introduced to a mysterious orc father-figure. Join us as we discuss it all! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/D78RkJzkx_E ***AUDIO RELEASED 2 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Ins...
Sep 12, 2022•50 min
"Adrift" introduces Dwarves, Khazad-dûm, Eregion, Halbrand, and "The Stranger", and we're covering it all in Episode 305. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/v7f4fgjLUu0 ***VIDEO RELEASED 1 DAY EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** ***AUDIO RELEASED 3 DAYS EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo GOOD FANTASY VS. THE SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF "What really happens is that the storymaker proves a successful ‘sub-creator’. He m...
Sep 09, 2022•45 min
Is Amazon erasing Galadriel's husband??? If so, this would be a HORRIFYING move on their part, as it has major implications for legendarium in terms of Lord of the Rings and the later history of Middle-earth. In this video, I ask: WHERE IS CELEBORN??? Join me as I explore the possibilities for his absence from The Shadow of the Past, the first episode of The Rings of Power! FOLLOW / SUPPORT / MERCH: - FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad - SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad - WEBSITE ...
Sep 07, 2022•8 min
The Rings of Power is upon us! What Would Tolkien Think??? Greta and I discuss Episode 1, A Shadow of the Past, and go into all of the things Amazon got right and wrong. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://www.patreon.com/posts/reaction-rings-1-71443807 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo TOLKIEN vs. TIME COMPRESSION "I fail to see why the time-scheme should be deliberately contracted. [. . .] I cannot see why definite time-statements, co...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin", the 23rd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Ynw-JeVnhRk EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo With Nargothrond and Doriath both having fallen, and the Sons of Fëanor reduced to wretchedness, only Gondolin remains of the great El...
Aug 30, 2022•40 min
WIth one week to go before the release of Amazon's The Rings of Power, I talk about my expectations at this point, and review the latest trailer (8/24). RINGS OF POWER Controversies » Why Compressing The Second Age Timeline Is Wrong » LOTR on Prime » https://youtu.be/RfJraeLEjzA LINKS: - FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad - SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad - WEBSITE » https://tolkienroad.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--52...
Aug 26, 2022•12 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Ruin of Doriath", the 22nd chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about Morgoth's twisted plot to defeat Thingol, and the role the Silmaril of Beren and Lúthien plays in it! ***THIS AUDIO WAS RELEASED 1 DAY EARLY FOR OUR PATRONS*** WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/a3kHJfQ1ucM EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo After the devastating tragedies of Chapter 21, we get…more ...
Aug 23, 2022•54 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Túrin Turambar", the 21st chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the tragic tale of the ill-fated son of Húrin, one of the Great Tales of Middle-earth's First Age! WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/ekQQ69g6J8E EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo The tale of Túrin Turambar is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and Lúthien” and “Akallabêth” as the longest chapter in The Silma...
Aug 15, 2022•48 min
This is our 300th episode! Given that, I decided it was time to look back on this journey, and see how far we’ve come, and reflect on everything behind us. It struck me that, especially in the last few years, I’ve been moving at such a hurried pace that I haven’t taken enough time to do that, to simply look back and ask myself “Has this been worth it? Why am I doing this?” In episode 300, you'll learn how the podcast came to be, where we're going, and the role we believe Tolkien plays in it pers...
Jul 25, 2022•46 min
Talking about this article » https://ew.com/tv/lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-numenor-first-look/ As I was researching the Rings of Power recently (for my trailer response), I came across this writeup on EW.com from July 13th. And well, let's just say, I have thoughts... LINKS: - FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad - SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad - WEBSITE » https://tolkienroad.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222...
Jul 23, 2022•14 min
So I am probably the last Tolkien fan channel to give my thoughts on the latest LOTRonPrime Trailer. All I can say is, this is a channel where we strive to live Treebeard’s motto: DON’T BE HASTY! Watch the video » https://youtu.be/DQpH6jx4cMc LINKS: - FOLLOW » https://twitter.com/tolkienroad - SUPPORT » https://patreon.com/tolkienroad - WEBSITE » https://tolkienroad.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support ....
Jul 22, 2022•15 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad", the 20th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the cataclysmic battle that brings the Noldor to ruin, and sets in motion the climax of the First Age! WATCH THE VIDEO» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QaFHbuVxdQ EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo Chapter 20 tells of the fifth great battle of Beleriand, the most fateful and catacly...
Jul 11, 2022•44 min
We react to the latest marketing video from The Rings of Power! Strange comets, Harfoots, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Celebrimbor, Elrond, and...ENTS! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/8QrTbowIreM SUPPORT / FOLLOW: - tolkienroad.com - patreon.com/tolkienroad - twitter.com/tolkienroad Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support ....
Jul 08, 2022•20 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Beren and Lúthien", the 19th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the story Tolkien called "the seed of Middle-earth", in which a forefather of the Men of the West sets out to obtain one of the Silmarils from the Iron Crown of Morgoth! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo Chapter 19 is the story of Beren and Lúthien, aka The Tale of Tinúviel, aka The Lay of Leíthian, a...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Chapter 18 concerns the Battle of Sudden Flame and the aftermath thereof. It sets in motion the action-packed final third of The Silmarillion, in which many of the great stories of the First Age occur. WATCH THE VIDEO» https://youtu.be/3RQYy0j4fT4 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo QUOTE OF THE WEEK » "To Men Morgoth feigned pity, if any would hearken to his messages, saying that their woes came only of their servitude to the rebel Nold...
Jun 27, 2022•55 min
We're getting a new Tolkien book! "The Fall of Númenor" was announced on June 22, 2022. In this bonus episode, we'll discuss what's in it and all of the other important info. LINKS: - Announcement from The Tolkien Society (contains the Press Release): https://www.tolkiensociety.org/2022/06/new-tolkien-book-the-fall-of-numenor-to-be-published/ - Brian Sibley (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Sibley - Brian Sibley (Website): https://www.briansibley.com/ Become a supporter of this po...
Jun 23, 2022•6 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Coming of Men Into the West", the 17th chapter of JRR Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Learn about the early ancestors of Aragorn, Boromir, Faramir, and other Men of the West! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo In Chapter 17, we learn of how the first Men came into Beleriand, of their interactions with the Elves already living there, and of Melkor’s response to their coming. QUOTE OF T...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of Maeglin", the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of Elvish tragedy! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H, Scotchy Bobo In Chapter 16, we learn of a tragic tale of Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor, Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth, Maeglin, their son, and Idril, the daughter of Turgon. WATCH THE VIDEO» https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Jun 13, 2022•52 min
Are we imposing Christianity onto MIddle-earth? That's what one listener thinks... “This show is Christian propaganda disguised as a discussion of Tolkien mythology. It’s fine to be Christian, obviously Tolkien was a Christian, but Christianity doesn’t exist in Arda. The mythology was not meant to be a metaphor for Christianity/the Bible - Tolkien had said that he dislikes such devices in story telling." In this video, I respond to that misguided accusation, and reveal what Tolkien actually thou...
Jun 11, 2022•17 min
"It is precisely the colouring, the atmosphere, the unclassifiable individual details of a story, and above all the general purport that informs with life the undissected bones of the plot, that really count." - On Fairy-stories Some have said that Amazon's planned compressions of the Second Age timeline is not a big deal. Well, I don't think Tolkien would have agreed. I explain why. Furthermore, I explore one fan's proposal for how they could do the show. WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/NClo...
Jun 07, 2022•19 min
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore "Of the Noldor in Beleriand", the 15th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of the founding of Gondolin! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS » Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien, John R, Jacob Lockham, John H In Chapter 15, Turgon creates Gondolin, Galadriel and Melian converse, Thingol learns of the Kinslaying, and Finrod forecasts his doom. QUOTE OF THE WEEK » “‘I would take what joy is here left, untrouble...
May 30, 2022•42 min
