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  • Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 3 » Valaquenta (EP274 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 3 » Valaquenta (EP274 REVISITED)
    Jan 14 2026
    In episode 3 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Valaquenta, an account and description of the gods of Middle-earth, including the first inklings of Gandalf’s origin story.
    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0274
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg03/
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/wtRxezDytYo
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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 hora e 12 minutos
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 16 » SA870 » The Wedding of Aldarion & Erendis » Gil-galad, Tar-Meneldur (EP341 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 16 » SA870 » The Wedding of Aldarion & Erendis » Gil-galad, Tar-Meneldur (EP341 REVISITED)
    Jan 12 2026
    This chapter continues the story of Aldarion, destined to be Númenor’s 6th King. While it begins with the wedding, long-expected, of Aldarion and Erendis, it concludes with many events unexpected, including word from Gil-galad to the King of Númenor regarding “ a new shadow arising in the East”.
    This is a long chapter dense with nuance and character development, perhaps the richest glimpse we get into the various psyches of Númenoreans as individuals, and while I’d love to give it a much more in depth reading, I’m only going to hit the high points as regards this history of Númenor.
    However, if you’d like a more in-depth discussion of this story between me and Greta, please check out the notes, or just go back and find episodes 183, 185, 186, and 187.
    WATCH ON YOUTUBE » https://youtu.be/Ega_4eoLio4
    DISCUSSION EPISODES ON THE MARINER'S WIFE / ALDARION & ERENDIS:
    • EP183: https://youtu.be/Ey76ckHwROE
    • EP185: https://youtu.be/l83a6Idacg4
    • EP186: https://youtu.be/NgcX2-QOmSI
    • EP187: https://youtu.be/8HzR-raLIjc
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    30 minutos
  • The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936 (Family Life, Scholarly Pursuits, and The Hobbit) (Ep220 Rerun)

    The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936 (Family Life, Scholarly Pursuits, and The Hobbit) (Ep220 Rerun)
    Jan 9 2026
    Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays.
    In this episode, we’ll revisit part two, as we examine Tolkien's adult life immediately following World War I, from 1917 to 1936, leading up to the publication of The Hobbit…

    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0220
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/6z71Peu0vr4
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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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    54 minutos
  • Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 2 » Ainulindalë (EP273 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 2 » Ainulindalë (EP273 REVISITED)
    Jan 7 2026
    In episode 2 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the creation story of Middle-earth, Ainulindalë, aka The Music of the Ainur. In this chapter, we’ll meet the powers behind the great events of Middle-earth’s history, including Ilúvatar, Manwë, and the ultimate villain, Melkor.
    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0273
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg02/
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/K6k3fwOdGdk
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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 hora e 7 minutos
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 15 » Aldarion & Erendis » Uinen, Ossë, Tar-Meneldur (EP340 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 15 » Aldarion & Erendis » Uinen, Ossë, Tar-Meneldur (EP340 REVISITED)
    Jan 5 2026
    Over the next 3 episodes in our Fall of Númenor series, we’ll return to the story of Aldarion, whom we met 2 episodes ago. Aldarion is the son of Tar-Meneldur and the expectant heir to Númenor’s throne. But as we will learn, he is a man torn between a deep longing for the sea and his destiny as Númenor’s king. We have in fact covered this story before, in great detail, in episodes 183, 185, 186, and 187. For a more detailed discussion of the story itself, I’ll refer you to to those episodes. Check the show notes for more info. However, in this episode, I’d like to touch on some of the prevailing themes in this story that relate to the larger story of Númenor, and unpack some key passages from this chapter.
    WATCH ON YOUTUBE » https://youtu.be/9Fy-Wav5G08
    DISCUSSION EPISODES ON THE MARINER'S WIFE / ALDARION & ERENDIS:
    • EP183: https://youtu.be/Ey76ckHwROE
    • EP185: https://youtu.be/l83a6Idacg4
    • EP186: https://youtu.be/NgcX2-QOmSI
    • EP187: https://youtu.be/8HzR-raLIjc
    HELPFUL LINKS
    • Episode Webpage: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0340
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    22 minutos
  • The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 (Youth and World War I) (Ep219 Rerun)

    The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 (Youth and World War I) (Ep219 Rerun)
    Jan 2 2026
    Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, so given we are in his birth month, we’ll be revisiting our four-part series on his life story over the next few Fridays.
    In this episode, we’ll revisit part one, as we explore his early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience…

    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0219
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/b8CZyJc0XQg
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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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    40 minutos
  • Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 1 » Introduction (The Waldman Letter) (EP272 Revisited)

    Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 1 » Introduction (The Waldman Letter) (EP272 Revisited)
    Dec 31 2025
    Hey there, Fellowship! Welcome to The Tolkien Road.
    Every new year brings new resolutions—and for many Tolkien readers, one challenge stands above the rest: The Silmarillion. It’s a book admired, feared, and often postponed. But here at The Tolkien Road, we believe it’s the very heart of Tolkien’s legendarium—and the key to truly understanding Middle-earth.
    Starting today, and continuing every Wednesday for the next year, we’ll be walking through The Silmarillion one chapter at a time. Join us on this epic journey, and together we’ll earn our Silmarillion badges—one chapter, one story, one adventure at a time!In this episode, we’ll start with Tolkien’s introduction to the First Age of Middle-earth, The Waldman Letter.
    Alright, let’s dive in!

    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0272
    • SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg01/
    • Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/qTX9Y-FX5zk
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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 hora e 8 minutos
  • The Fall of Númenor » Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor (EP339 Revisited)

    The Fall of Númenor » Pt 14 » Eregion Founded By The Noldor (EP339 Revisited)
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor by exploring the founding of Eregion, the Elvish city that eventually gives birth to the Rings of Power!
    750 years into the Second Age, things are relatively peaceful. Númenor’s benevolent influence is extending into the lands once ruled by Morgoth’s minions, and there is little news of war or misery. However, with the shadow of Morgoth now a fading memory, a new power begins to stir, and Elvish craftsmen dream anew of beauty that will influence the fate of Middle-earth.
    And as a reminder: I’ve got a brand-new book on the way, Tolkien’s Tragedy: Concerning Númenor, The Rings of Power, and the Second Age. It’s the culmination of years of study, and I believe it’ll change the way you look at Tolkien’s legendarium.
    If you’re enjoying this series, make sure you head over to tolkienroad.substack.com and subscribe.
    Read Tolkien's Tragedy: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/
    That’s where you’ll get early chapters of Tolkien’s Tragedy and all the behind-the-scenes insights I only share with my readers.
    Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0339
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
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    19 minutos