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Silmarillion 2026 » Episode 6 » Ch 2 » Of Aulë and Yavanna (EP279 REVISITED)

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! LINKS: * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0279 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0279] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg05/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg05/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/UbQhz9qR5JA [https://youtu.be/UbQhz9qR5JA] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122881548 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/122881548] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62439992 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/62439992] * 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/] * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1] 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 19 » SA1075 » Tar-Ancalimë, Númenor's First Ruling Queen (EP344 REVISITED)

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. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/eIFl6hkEV1A [https://youtu.be/eIFl6hkEV1A] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/149609267 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/149609267] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/84730458 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/84730458] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0344/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0344/] Helpful Links: * 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/] * read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ [https://tolkienroad.substack.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 2026 » Episode 5 » Ch 1 » Of the Beginning of Days » Part 2 (EP278 REVISITED)

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”. LINKS: * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0278 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0278] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg04/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg04/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/aoFKAh__wDA [https://youtu.be/aoFKAh__wDA] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122358918 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/122358918] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62170260 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/62170260] * 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/] * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1] 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 18 » SA1000 » Sauron Founds Mordor (EP343 REVISITED)

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. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/Lkjvn-3A1SE [https://youtu.be/Lkjvn-3A1SE] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/87100536 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/87100536] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/146601196 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/146601196] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0343 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0343] Helpful Links: * 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/] * read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ [https://tolkienroad.substack.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 Life of JRR Tolkien - Part 4: 1950 - 1973 (Fame, The Silmarillion, and Death) (Ep226 Rerun)

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. LINKS: * Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0226 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0226/]https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg01/ * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/icLzmq1xdow [https://youtu.be/icLzmq1xdow]https://www.patreon.com/posts/123936576 * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46293806 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/46293806] * 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/] * Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 [https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1] 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].