The Tolkien Road

Silmarillion Readthrough 2026 » Episode 25 » Chapter 21 » Of Túrin Turambar (EP301 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 21, “Of Túrin Turambar” The tale of Túrin is a long one, rivaling “Of Beren and Lúthien” and “Akallabêth” as the longest chapter in The Silmarillion. It is also quite tragic, as we shall see. After giving a bit of background on Túrin’s ancestry, it picks up where the last chapter left off, with Túrin’s father Húrin imprisoned in Angband. The chapter then focuses in on the highly tragic twists and turns of Túrin’s life. 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/e0301 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0301] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg24/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg24/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/ekQQ69g6J8E [https://youtu.be/ekQQ69g6J8E] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133983955 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/133983955] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70440300 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/70440300] * 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 37 » SA3329-3341 » The Last Alliance of Men and Elves (EP363 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 approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the Last Alliance of Men and Elves. With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth once and for all! Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/FTBb9KDSOKE [https://youtu.be/FTBb9KDSOKE] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234215 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234215] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234234 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234234] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0363/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0363/] 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 24 » Chapter 20 » Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad (EP299 REVISITED)

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 20, “Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad” After Beren and Lúthien’s excellent adventure, what could possibly come next? Only a great battle brimming with bloodshed and “Unnumbered Tears” of course! First though, Tolkien provides a brief epilogue for Beren and Lúthien, giving them a happy ending, though, in true Tolkienian fashion, leaving Melian with a “grief of loss” heavier than anyone has ever known. With the exploits of Beren and Lúthien having demonstrated Morgoth’s vulnerabilities, the time seems ripe to press the attack, and that’s where the story of the Fifth Battle of Beleriand picks up. 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/e0299 [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0299] * SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg23/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg23/] * Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/0QaFHbuVxdQ [https://youtu.be/0QaFHbuVxdQ] * Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133452739 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/133452739] * Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68867515 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/68867515] * 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 36 » SA3320 » Founding of Arnor & Gondor (EP362 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 approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 [https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4] Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97791398 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/97791398] Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97793301 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/97793301] Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0362/ [https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0362/] 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 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].