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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 22 » Chapter 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin (EP297 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 22 » Chapter 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin (EP297 REVISITED)
    May 27 2026
    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.tolkienroad.com/e0297
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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/


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    56 mins
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » SA3262 » Sauron In Númenor (EP360 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » SA3262 » Sauron In Númenor (EP360 REVISITED)
    May 25 2026
    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.
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    27 mins
  • Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 21 » Chapter 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West (EP296 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 21 » Chapter 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West (EP296 REVISITED)
    May 20 2026
    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.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg20/
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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/


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    1 hr and 4 mins
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I LOVE it , this is clearly a True correction for Tolkien Purists to correct the awful Lore Butchering of TROP.

As a Tolkien Purist, LOVE this

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this podcast is great, gives so much depth of the world of tolkien. I would recommend this to any lord of the rings fan.

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