Tolkien's Tragedy - Chapter 3: Almost Paradise - The First Millennium

Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 23 » Chapter 19 » Of Beren and Lúthien (EP298 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 19, "Of Beren and Lúthien." Chapter 19 goes by many names - among them, The Tale of Tinúviel, the Lay of Leíthian, and the Seed of Middle-earth. Simply put, this is one of Tolkien’s greatest stories, an epic romance that in many ways undergirds the entirety of the Middle-earth legendarium. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0298 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0298] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg22/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg22/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/qFiDAJQws-I [https://youtu.be/qFiDAJQws-I] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/132620727 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/132620727] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68577959 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/68577959] * Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/ [https://truemythspress.com/] * Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad [https://patreon.com/tolkienroad] * Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Fall of Númenor Pt 35 » SA3310-3319 » The Downfall (EP361 REVISITED)

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy [https://tolkienstragedy.com/], is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] to learn more! In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ [https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0361/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0361/] Helpful Links: * buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/ [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] * take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF [https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF] (enter code TENOFF at checkout) * listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon [https://www.audibletrial.com/everon] * buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 22 » Chapter 18 » Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin (EP297 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 18, "Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin." Chapter 18 concerns the Battle of Sudden Flame and the aftermath thereof. It sets in motion the action-packed final third of The Silmarillion, in which many of the great stories of the First Age occur. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0297 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0297] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg21/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg21/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/3RQYy0j4fT4 [https://youtu.be/3RQYy0j4fT4] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131971589 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/131971589] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68251527 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/68251527] * Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/ [https://truemythspress.com/] * Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad [https://patreon.com/tolkienroad] * Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Fall of Númenor Pt 34 » SA3262 » Sauron In Númenor (EP360 REVISITED)

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy [https://tolkienstragedy.com/], is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZk [https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZk] Ad-Free Video » ttps://www.patreon.com/posts/96921024 [https://ttps//www.patreon.com/posts/96921024] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/96921654 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/96921654] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0360/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0360/] Helpful Links: * buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/ [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] * take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF [https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF] (enter code TENOFF at checkout) * listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon [https://www.audibletrial.com/everon] * buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 21 » Chapter 17 » Of the Coming of Men into the West (EP296 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 17, “Of the Coming of Men Into the West.”  In Chapter 17, we learn of how the first Men came into Beleriand, of their interactions with the Elves already living there, and of Melkor’s response to their coming. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age [https://tolkienstragedy.com/] * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0296 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0296] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg20/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg20/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/QUufRHW0T0o [https://youtu.be/QUufRHW0T0o] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/131624287 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/131624287] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67913214 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/67913214] * Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/ [https://truemythspress.com/] * Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad [https://patreon.com/tolkienroad] * Read Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ [https://tolkiensrequiem.com/] * Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ [https://tolkiensoverture.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].