The Tolkien Road

On episode 240, we survey The Treason of Isengard, volume 7 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!

On episode 239, we survey The Return of the Shadow, volume 6 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!

On episode 238, we survey The Lost Road and Other Writings, volume 5 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!

On episode 237, we survey The Shaping of Middle-earth, volume 4 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!

On episode 236, we survey The Lays of Beleriand, volume 3 in The History of Middle-earth series. Join us!

On episode 235, we are continuing our tour of The History of Middle-earth series as we survey The Book of Lost Tales II.The Book of Lost Tales II contains the earliest versions of legends including "Beren and Lúthien", "The Children of Húrin", "The Fall of Gondolin", "Eärendel", and "The Ruin of Doriath".Join us!

On episode 234, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the last 6 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.

On episode 233, we continue our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, as we explore the first 4 chapters of the Book of Lost Tales I.

On episode 232, we commence our survey of The History of Middle-earth series, beginning with The Book of Lost Tales I.

On this episode, we are continuing our After The Silmarillion series by taking a look at the contents of Unfinished Tales.

ON THIS EPISODE, we embark on our journey through the post-Silmarillion landscape by taking a high-level look at Unfinished Tales.

We discuss our journey for the foreseeable future, including our BIG PLAN with regard to tackling the remainder of Tolkien's Middle-earth works. Join us!

Concerning Tolkien's Modern Reading, the new book from Dr. Holly Ordway...

We catch up with Kaitlyn Facista of Tea With Tolkien about Hobbit Parties, Silmarillion Book Clubs, Middle-earth lore, and a whole bunch more!

Tolkien's life from the publication of Lord of the Rings to his death in 1973. Also, a bit about about Bombadil and the Blue Wizards!

The publication of The Hobbit, composing Lord of the Rings, and feedback on the Project Northmoor Controversy.

A look at what's coming for the podcast and Tolkien fandom in 2021, from LOTRonPrime to The Nature of Middle-earth and more!

We talk what you all had to say about our Lord of the Rings & Religion and Is Middle-earth Pagan episodes...

From the very beginning of its history, it is clear that Middle-earth is brimming with great spiritual powers. From the kingship of Manwë to the Elvish love of Elbereth, Tolkien constructs a world where god-like figures seem to govern its affairs. Was Tolkien promoting a pagan religious outlook? Does his construction of Middle-earth betray his Catholic faith? Join us, as we explore the relationship of Middle-earth and paganism. Please patronize The Tolkien Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad 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. This episode is executive produced by Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien and Liis U. Special thanks to the following patrons: Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien Liis U Shannon S Brian O Emilio P Zeke F James A James L Chris L Chuck F Asya V Ish of the Hammer Teresa C David of Pints with Jack Jonathan D Eric S Joey S Eric B Matt L Johanna T Ms. Anonymous Sam N

A deep dive into the ambitious Project Northmoor and The Tolkien Society's concerns in response to it...