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Tolkien's Overture: The Reality of Arda (Chapter 3)
Aug 12, 2026 · 13 min
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Third Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur! It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Music of the Ainur Chapter 2: The Vision of Ilúvatar Chapter 3: The Reality of Arda Chapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music Chapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in Song Chapter 6: Tom B…
Tolkien's Tragedy: Downfall and Aftermath
Aug 10, 2026 · 31 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Seventh Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark…
Tolkien's Overture: The Vision of Ilúvatar (Chapter 2)
Aug 5, 2026 · 31 min
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Second Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur! It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Music of the Ainur Chapter 2: The Vision of Ilúvatar Chapter 3: The Reality of Arda Chapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music Chapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in Song Chapter 6: Tom…
Tolkien's Tragedy: Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron
Aug 3, 2026 · 29 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Sixth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark Lo…
Tolkien's Overture: The Creation of Middle-earth (Introduction and Chapter 1)
Jul 29, 2026 · 38 min
TolkiensOverture.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my book Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur! It's available now at TolkiensOverture.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Music of the Ainur Chapter 2: The Vision of Ilúvatar Chapter 3: The Reality of Arda Chapter 4: Ulmo, Lord of Water and Music Chapter 5: Lúthien, Mighty in Song…
Tolkien's Tragedy: Rise of the Shadow (The Third Millennium)
Jul 27, 2026 · 21 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fifth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark Lo…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 30 » Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age (EP315 REVISITED)
Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
In the last episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we explore "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age", the history that ties together the legends of the First and Second Ages with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0314 SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg28/ Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/…
Tolkien's Tragedy: The New Dark Lord (The Second Millennium)
Jul 20, 2026 · 48 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Fourth Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark L…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 29 » Akallabêth - The Downfall of Númenor (EP314 REVISITED)
Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we explore "Akallabíth", the legend of Númenor's rise and fall. With Morgoth having been defeated in the War of Wrath, the Men allied with the Elves of Beleriand are rewarded with an earthly paradise: the Island of Númenor. Yet over the course of a 3300 year history, the Númenoreans tragically discover that the soul of Man desires things that the natural world cannot provide. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's…
Tolkien's Tragedy: Almost Paradise (The First Millennium)
Jul 13, 2026 · 25 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Third Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark Lo…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 28 » Chapter 24 » Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath (EP312 REVISITED)
Jul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 24, “Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath”, in which we 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. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0312 SilmGuide Page: https://…
Tolkien's Tragedy: The Purpose of Númenor
Jul 6, 2026 · 26 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Second Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter 4: A New Dark L…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 27 » Chapter 23 » Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (EP303 REVISITED)
Jul 1, 2026 · 41 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 23, “Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin”, in which we learn about Tuor's journey and Ulmo's efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom! Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0303 SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg26/ Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/Ynw-Je…
Tolkien's Tragedy: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien
Jun 29, 2026 · 18 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Table of Contents: Númenor & The Mind of Tolkien Chapter 1: The Themes of the Second Age Chapter 2: The Purpose of Númenor Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium Chapter…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 26 » Chapter 22 » Of Túrin Turambar (EP302 REVISITED)
Jun 24, 2026 · 54 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 22, “Of the Ruin of Doriath” After the devastating tragedies of Chapter 21, we get…more devastating tragedies! Chapter 22 picks up with Húrin, now old and worn out by Morgoth’s tortures. Set free to wander aimlessly in the wasted regions of Beleriand, he inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that will lead to end of the kingdom of Doriath, once the hidden heart of Beleriand’s free regions.…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 38 » The Third Age (A Brief Chronicle) (EP364 REVISITED)
Jun 22, 2026 · 22 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the Second Age, and a time of peace settling in upon the free lands of Middle-earth, how do we arrive at the events of The Lord of the Rings, some 3,000 years later? The account we’ll be looking at in this episode is taken entirely from "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age," and describes the major events that lead up to "A Lo…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 25 » Chapter 21 » Of Túrin Turambar (EP301 REVISITED)
Jun 17, 2026 · 49 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 21, “Of Túrin Turambar” The tale of Túrin is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and Lúthien” and “Akallabêth” as the longest chapter in The Silmarillion. It is also quite tragic, as we shall see. After giving a bit of background on Túrin’s ancestry, it picks up where the last chapter left off, with Túrin’s father Húrin imprisoned in Angband. The chapter then focuses in on the highly tragic twists and tu…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (EP363 REVISITED)
Jun 15, 2026 · 33 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth once and for all! Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 24 » Chapter 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad (EP299 REVISITED)
Jun 10, 2026 · 45 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 20, “Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad” After Beren and Lúthien’s excellent adventure, what could possibly come next? Only a great battle brimming with bloodshed and “Unnumbered Tears” of course! First though, Tolkien provides a brief epilogue for Beren and Lúthien, giving them a happy ending, though, in true Tolkienian fashion, leaving Melian with a “grief of loss” heavier than anyone has eve…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 36 » SA3320 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor (EP362 REVISITED)
Jun 8, 2026 · 41 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97791398 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97793301 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0362/ Helpful Lin…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 23 » Chapter 19 » Of Beren and Lúthien (EP298 REVISITED)
Jun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 19, "Of Beren and Lúthien." Chapter 19 goes by many names - among them, The Tale of Tinúviel, the Lay of Leíthian, and the Seed of Middle-earth. Simply put, this is one of Tolkien’s greatest stories, an epic romance that in many ways undergirds the entirety of the Middle-earth legendarium. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second A…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 35 » SA3310-3319 » The Downfall (EP361 REVISITED)
Jun 1, 2026 · 36 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.c…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 22 » Chapter 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin (EP297 REVISITED)
May 27, 2026 · 56 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 18, "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin." 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. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolk…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » SA3262 » Sauron In Númenor (EP360 REVISITED)
May 25, 2026 · 27 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 21 » Chapter 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West (EP296 REVISITED)
May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 17, “Of the Coming of Men Into the West.” 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. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0296 SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolki…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 33 » SA3255 » Ar-Pharazôn vs Sauron (EP359 REVISITED)
May 18, 2026 · 27 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/O1wqD8IaSp8 Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/95177994 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/95178096 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0359/ Helpful Links:…
Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium
May 15, 2026 · 25 min
TolkiensTragedy.com On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing you the Third Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age! It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 20 » Chapter 16 » Of Maeglin (EP295 REVISITED)
May 13, 2026 · 53 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 16, “Of Maeglin.” In Chapter 16, we learn of the tragic tale involving Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor; Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth; Maeglin, their son; and Idril, the daughter of Turgon. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0295 SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/…
The Fall of Númenor Pt 32 » SA3175 » Tar-Palantir (EP358 REVISITED)
May 11, 2026 · 26 min
My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.…
Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 19 » Chapter 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand (EP294 REVISITED)
May 6, 2026 · 43 min
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 15, “Of the Noldor in Beleriand.” In Chapter 15, Turgon creates Gondolin, Galadriel and Melian converse, Thingol learns of the Kinslaying, and Finrod forecasts his doom. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0294 SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg18/ Watch This E…
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