The Tolkien Road

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

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The Tolkien Road

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0220 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 2: 1917 - 1936 07.12.2020 53:35

A look at Tolkien's adult life immediately following World War I.... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0219 - The Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 1: 1892 - 1916 30.11.2020 39:58

A look at Tolkien's early life, from his birth in South Africa to his World War I experience... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0218 - Lord of the Rings & Religion 23.11.2020 59:42

Concerning the influence of Tolkien's religious views on the works of Middle-earth... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0217 - A Tolkien (& Lewis & Rowling) Tour! 16.11.2020 57:24

On this episode we are psyched to be discussing an upcoming Tolkien Tour of England and Scotland! We are joined by writer and tour leader Solomon Schmidt, who will tell us all about the Tolkien tour he has planned for the Summer of 2021! By the way, this is also a CS Lewis and JK Rowling tour, so if you are a Narnia and / or Harry Potter fan, you'll want to learn as much about this as you can! Ple...

0216 - The Bombadil Enigma - An Interview with Keith Mathison 09.11.2020 1:16:09

Concerning the origin and meaning of Tom Bombadil... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0215 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 2 02.11.2020 1:09:35

The disaster of the Gladden Fields stands as a most notorious event in the history of Middle-earth: a conspiracy of bad fortune and lingering Sauronic malice. Yet what if, despite the doom of Isildur and his men, it can be rightly seen as the first great victory in the War of the Ring itself? Join us, as we explore The Disaster of the Gladden Fields. Please patronize the Tolkien Road: https://pat...

0214 - Unfinished Tales - The Disaster of the Gladden Fields - Pt 1 26.10.2020 1:04:26

Concerning Isildur's loss of the One Ring... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0213 - LOTR on Prime - The Sexxxy Age??? 19.10.2020 1:33:14

We're joined by Clifford Broadway of TheOneRing.net to discuss the recent "sexy scandal" surrounding LOTR on Prime...it's an epic convo, and you don't want to miss it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0212 - The Dawn of Númenor 12.10.2020 1:10:26

A close look at the founding of Númenor at the beginning of the Second Age... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0211 - The White Trees of Gondor 05.10.2020 1:21:51

Concerning the White Trees of Gondor... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0210 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 8: The Fate of the Fellowship 28.09.2020 1:03:34

Concerning the later years of Sam, Pippin, Merry, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0209 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 7: 2942 - 3017 21.09.2020 57:25

With Smaug vanquished, Erebor & Dale restored, and Dol Guldur abandoned, a new era of peace for Middle-earth seems to have arrived. However, loose ends abound, as Gollum begins his desperate search for the precious, and Sauron begins to execute his master plan to utterly destroy Gondor and unleash his cruel tyranny upon all of Middle-earth. Join us, as we continue our journey through the history o...

0208 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 6: 2770 - 2941 14.09.2020 1:02:24

Concerning the key events of the years TA2770 - TA2941... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0207 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 5: 2480 - 2770 07.09.2020 55:01

Concerning the years TA2480 - TA2770... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0206 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Pt 4: 1977 - 2480 31.08.2020 1:13:21

Concerning the years TA1977 - TA2480... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0205 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 3: 861 - 1976 24.08.2020 1:10:57

We explore the second millennium of the Third Age, from the division of Arnor to the return of the Shadow... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0204 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 2: SA3320 - TA861 17.08.2020 41:42

Our journey through the Third Age continues as we explore its first millennium and the early history of Gondor and Arnor... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0203 - LOTR - History of the Third Age - Part 1: Three Millennia 10.08.2020 47:13

We begin an extended journey through the history of the Third Age... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0202 - The Long Defeat feat. Conor Sweeney 03.08.2020 1:14:05

Concerning Tolkien's idea of the long defeat... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Silmarillion Megaguide 20.07.2020 0:28

A megaguide to the Silmarillion... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0201 - CS Lewis & Mythopoeia feat. David Bates 13.07.2020 1:31:27

Concerning CS Lewis, his friendship with Tolkien, and the poem "Mythopoeia"... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0200 - What We've Learned from Tolkien (So Far) 06.07.2020 1:35:34

"What we've learned is that we haven't actually learned what we thought we learned..." - GRETA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0199 - Tolkien the Anarchist - Pt 2 22.06.2020 59:35

Tolkien's thoughts on Churchill, Stalin, America, Japan, the British Empire, the Roman Empire, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0198 - Tolkien the Anarchist - Pt 1 15.06.2020 49:07

A discussion of Tolkien's political ideology... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

0197 - 6 Spiritual Insights from Tolkien That Will Change Your Life 08.06.2020 38:05

A discussion of key spiritual insights from Tolkien... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .