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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 2026 » Episode 8 » Chapter 4 » Of Thingol and Melian (EP282 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 8 » Chapter 4 » Of Thingol and Melian (EP282 REVISITED)
    Feb 18 2026
    In episode 8 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 4, “Of Thingol and Melian.”
    With Melkor imprisoned in Mandos and the Elves on the way to the Blessed Realm, we pause to consider a BRIEF love story that lays the groundwork for a FAR MORE EPIC love story later in The Silmarillion. Join us!
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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 min
  • The Fall of Númenor Pt 21 » SA1500 » Sauron the Generous » "Annatar" (EP346 REVISITED)

    The Fall of Númenor Pt 21 » SA1500 » Sauron the Generous » "Annatar" (EP346 REVISITED)
    Feb 16 2026
    In this episode, we discuss Sauron's "gifts" to the Noldor, and how their nature and past makes them particularly prone to Sauron's malevolent plot.

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    31 mins
  • Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 7 » Ch 3 » Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor (EP280 REVISITED)

    Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 7 » Ch 3 » Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor (EP280 REVISITED)
    Feb 11 2026
    In episode 7 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 3, “Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor.” While the Valar and the gods of the Blessed Realm dwell in relative security, Melkor labors ceaselessly to dominate the rest of the world, even as the dawn of the Children of Ilúvatar draws nigh. Join us!
    LINKS:
    • Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0280
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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 hr and 15 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.

Amazing Podcast

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