The Tolkien Road

The Tolkien Road

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!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

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March 18, 2026 53 mins
In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 8, “Of the Darkening of Valinor.” 
Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years of Frodo’s journey.
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In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. Join us!

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In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 7, “Of the Silmarils & the Unrest of the Noldor.” 
What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding them, and how their existence becomes a curse for the Blessed Realm.
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With this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (aka The War of the Three Rings) begins! And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme, I decided to combine them into this one episode.

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In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 6, “Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.” 
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
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In this episode, we're continuing our journey through The Fall of Númenor with "c1600 - Sauron Forges The One Ring”, including the construction of Barad-Dûr and the response of Celebrimbor to Sauron’s actions.

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In latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 5, “Of Eldamar & the Princes of the Eldalië.”
With 3 groups of Elves - the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri - having arrived on the threshold of the Great Sea, they must make the final leg of their journey to the Land of the Valar, Aman, and will do so by extraordinary means. Once they arrive, they will establish their own kingdoms within the...
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In this episode, we continue our journey through The Fall of Númenor as we discuss the forging of the Three Elven Rings, as found in the chapter “c1590 - The Three Rings Are Completed in Eregion!”

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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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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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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!
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In this episode, we find Sauron beginning to unveil his plot by winning over the Elven-smiths of Eregion. All the while, the Númenoreans begin to establish a permanent presence in Middle-earth.

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In episode 6 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 2, “Of Aulë and Yavanna,” wherein we learn the origin stories for the Dwarves, the Ents, and more!
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In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter SA1075 Tar-Ancalimë, the first ruling Queen of Númenor, and only child of Tar-Aldarion and Erendis.

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In episode 5 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the second half of Chapter 1, “Of The Beginning of Days”.
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In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the chapter c1000 SAURON CHOOSES MORDER. After our deep dive in to the story of Númenor’s pivotal 6th king, Tar-Aldarion, we return now to Sauron, and take a look at the founding of Mordor and the building of Barad-dûr.

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In this episode, we’ll conclude our journey through Tolkien’s life story as we examine the years from the publication and massive success of The Lord of the Rings to Tolkien’s death in 1973.

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In episode 4 of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore the first half of Chapter 1, “Of The Beginning of Days”.
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This chapter concludes the era of Aldarion, one of the most important kings in the history of Númenor. As we learned in the last episode, his father, Tar-Meneldur, chose to turn the rule of Númenor over to Aldarion earlier than was normal, due to a letter from the Elven High-King Gil-galad. asking for Númenor’s aid amidst the increasingly dire situation in Middle-earth. In this chapter, we’ll explore Aldarion’s reign, as well as wh...
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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 three, as we examine the years from 1937 to 1949, as Tolkien struggles to surpass The Hobbit with a far more ambitious sequel while enduring the uncertainties of World War II in Great Britain.

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