The Tolkien Road

We continue our Second Age Deep Dive with the Tale of Years Pt 2 from LOTR Appendix B. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Second Age Deep Dive Part 1! An examination of the LOTR Appendix B timeline. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

We discuss Tolkien's surprising insights on the meaning of life, as found in a 1969 letter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

We discuss the recent Creative Team announcement from the Amazon LOTR TV show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

On this episode, we discuss the animated Hobbit film from 1977. Enjoy! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

On this episode, we discuss the final film in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "The Last Stage", the 19th and final chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "The Return Journey", the 18th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "The Clouds Burst", the 17th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "A Thief in the Night", the 16th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "The Gathering of the Clouds", the 15th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "Fire and Water", the 14th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "Not at Home", the 13th chapter of The Hobbit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

A discussion of the recent Tolkien biopic... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”… If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (film discussion starts at 21:00)... Beorn Mirkwood / Spiders Woodelves / Barrels / Battle Laketown / Bard / The Master Finding the Door Smaug The Battle with Smaug Dol Guldur subplot Tauriel / Kili subplot Also, listener Sharon B....

Concerning "Inside Information", from a stealthy scout to a seething serpent... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 11:00)... Bilbo Still Proving Himself Smaug - Description Bilbo Scouts / Steals Cup Smaug's Fury Bilbo & Smaug Smaug's weakness Bilbo / Dwarf discussion / The Thrush Smaug attacks Lake To...

Concerning "On the Doorstep", from mountain mists to enchanted entrances... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed (chapter discussion begins at 6:30)... Sorry for the absence First By Boat, Then By Land Halfway Help The Front Gate Doorstep, but no door The Thrush and the Door Haiku Time For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road p...

Concerning "A Warm Welcome", from apple aversions to royal returns... If you like The Tolkien Road, you can support us for only $1 per episode via Patreon! Topics discussed... @LOTRonPrime Update (Amazon TV Show) Bilbo's 51st Birthday! The Long Lake and the Lonely Mountain The Wain? The Greater Town??? Laketown The Return of the Mountain-King Recovering the Dwarves Gammers??? The Master Setting of...

Concerning "Barrels Out of Bond", from Elvish ensnarement to Bilbo's boldness... Book discussion begins at 15:55 in the episode. Topics discussed... The Wood-Elves Bilbo's use of the Ring The Elvenking's palace Mr. Baggins, alone and unaided... Bilbo and Beren Wine solves all problems Dorwinion - where is it? Barrels or nothing new Tolkien (the film) trailer For more on this episode and The Tolkie...

On this special episode of The Tolkien Road, we discuss the big news from the @LOTRonPrime Twitter account this past week, and what it means for the future of the show. You can watch the video of this show on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tolkienroad/videos/423235058243593/ Here's the LOTR on Prime map: https://www.amazon.com/adlp /lotronprime  For more on this episode and The Tolkie...

Concerning "Flies and Spiders", Chapter 8 of The Hobbit! Ugggg...giant spiders. And more digs at Bombur (poor Bombur). Plus a new segment! Lord of the Rings on Prime on Twitter on the Tolkien Road. Or LOT-Ron-Prime!!! So much more fantastical awesomeness on this ep. Checkest it outest!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

Concerning "Queer Lodgings", from Beorn's manor to the borders of Mirkwood... Topics discussed... We try out some new theme songs! What do y'all think? - 1:00 You gotta support the things you love! Support the show financially if you are able! - 7:45 Beorn is the Tom Bombadil of The Hobbit. - 14:50 Proof that Tolkien loved haiku. - 18:00 Eyrie vs Eyrie - 20:40 Carrock & Beorn's Home - 24:50 Visiti...

The Tolkien Road has now been on the air for 4 years, and it's time for us to be completely transparent with you all as we face some hard truths... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

On this episode, we consider everyone's favorite strangely lovable wretch, Gollum (aka Smeagol), and specifically, the nature of the tragedies that surrounds his life.  For more on this episode and The Tolkien Road podcast, please visit TolkienRoad.com or Facebook.com/TolkienRoad. Also, follow us on Twitter via @TolkienRoad. Please send correspondence to TolkienRoadPodcast@gmail.com . Become a sup...

Concerning Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey"...we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Jackson's first Hobbit film. Topics include Guillermo del Toro (the original director), the philosophy of literary adaptation, the dwarf songs, the Erebor prologue, the Trolls, Azog, Radagast, Stone Giants, Gollum, Martin Freeman, and so much more!!! For more on this episode and The Tolki...