The Tolkien Road By cover art

The Tolkien Road

By: The Tolkien Road
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • A journey through Middle-earth! Join co-hosts John & Greta as they go chapter-by-chapter through The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and all of Tolkien's works and writings.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
    Copyright 2015-2022 True Myths Press
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Ainulindalë, Tom Bombadil, and the Music of Middle-earth

    Ainulindalë, Tom Bombadil, and the Music of Middle-earth
    May 15 2024
    Hey there, fellow travellers!
    Having just completed our 9 episode leg through Chapter 1 of Lord of the Rings, Greta and I are taking this week and next week off as we prepare for our Mailbag and Mathoms episodes and the beginning of our dive into Chapter 2, The Shadow of the Past!
    I just want to say - I hope you all are enjoying this journey as much as I am! There's just something about a REALLY SLOW read that seems utterly true to the nature of Tolkien and Middle-earth, and I'm excited to continue our epic DO NOT BE HASTY quest soon!
    In the meantime, I want to share with you some selections from Tolkien's Overture, my book concerning the Middle-earth creation story, Ainulindalë, and the role of music in Middle-earth. The first selection is the book's first chapter, a close reading of the very first pages of The Silmarillion. The second selection is the book's sixth chapter, an extended exegesis of the role of Tom Bombadil and the source of his power.
    I hope you enjoy it!
    Head on over to TolkienRoad.com/TOVT for info on how you can enjoy the whole thing! That's TolkienRoad.com/TOVT!
    And by the way, if you really love what we're doing, please consider becoming a member of the Fellowship of the Road by visiting Patreon.com/TolkienRoad!
    One last thing: use code MUSIC10 at TrueMythsPress.com to get 10% off of everything in our Etsy store!
    We'll be back soon with more from our DO NOT BE HASTY journey through Lord of the Rings. Until next time, The Road Goes Ever On.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
    Show more Show less
    42 mins
  • 0374 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt09 » Goodbye, Gandalf! » A Long Expected Party Pt 9

    0374 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt09 » Goodbye, Gandalf! » A Long Expected Party Pt 9
    May 6 2024
    "Good-bye now! Take care of yourself! Look out for me, especially at unlikely times! Good-bye!" - GANDALF
    In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we complete our journey through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party!
    After the commotion of the “day after” at Bag-End, Frodo is able to finally enjoy some peace and quiet - until Gandalf comes knocking…
    Join us!
    EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
    - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
    - John R
    - Melkor27
    - KG
    - SaberSystems
    WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/jSJ7DD5PQRY
    WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/102682332
    LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/103554584
    FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:
    PATREON » SUPERFANS!
    TWITTER
    FACEBOOK
    INSTAGRAM
    LINKS & MATHOMS:
    - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)
    - listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
    - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
    - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
    SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
    - John R
    - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
    - Melkor27
    - KG
    - Emilio P
    - Jonathan D
    - Richard K
    - Paul D
    - Julia
    - Werty
    - Chris B
    - Tuor91
    - Carolyn S
    - Emiel K
    - Brian O (the 2nd)
    - Jonathan R
    - Matthew W
    - Daniel D
    - Harrison C
    - Seb M
    - Ms. Anonymous
    - Andrew T
    - Redhawk
    - Shannon S
    - Brian O (the 1st)
    - Zeke F
    - James L
    - Chris L
    - Asya V
    - Ish of the Hammer
    - Teresa C
    - David of Pints with Jack
    - Eric B
    AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN MAY OF 2024
    - Michael W
    - SaberSystems
    - Malcolm C
    Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
    Show more Show less
    26 mins
  • 0373 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt08 » Master Frodo » A Long Expected Party Pt 8

    0373 » Lord of the Rings Bk1.Ch01.Pt08 » Master Frodo » A Long Expected Party Pt 8
    Apr 29 2024
    "You'll live to regret it, young fellow! Why didn't you go too? You don't belong here; you're no Baggins - you - you're a Brandybuck!"
    In this episode of Do Not Be Hasty, we continue through Lord of the Rings Book 1, Chapter 1, A Long Expected Party!
    With Bilbo having hit the Road, Frodo is left to clean up the mess. He’ll discover that sometimes being the Master means working like the Servant!
    Also: we’ll see that many hobbits have a knack for the art of insult comedy!
    Finally: the Sackville-Bagginses STRIKE AGAIN!
    Join us!
    EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
    - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
    - John R
    - Melkor27
    - KG
    - SaberSystems
    WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/hpiNgjvE3-4
    WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/102682332
    LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/102682599
    FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:
    PATREON » SUPERFANS!
    TWITTER
    FACEBOOK
    INSTAGRAM
    LINKS & MATHOMS:
    - take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)
    - listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon
    - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/
    - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/
    SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:
    - John R
    - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien
    - Melkor27
    - KG
    - Emilio P
    - Jonathan D
    - Richard K
    - Paul D
    - Julia
    - Werty
    - Chris B
    - Tuor91
    - Carolyn S
    - Emiel K
    - Brian O (the 2nd)
    - Jonathan R
    - Matthew W
    - Daniel D
    - Harrison C
    - Seb M
    - Ms. Anonymous
    - Andrew T
    - Redhawk
    - Shannon S
    - Brian O (the 1st)
    - Zeke F
    - James L
    - Chris L
    - Asya V
    - Ish of the Hammer
    - Teresa C
    - David of Pints with Jack
    - Eric B
    AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN MAY OF 2024
    - Michael W
    - SaberSystems
    - Malcolm C
    Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.
    Show more Show less
    43 mins
Art Literary History & Criticism Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Show more Show less

Featured Article: Elrond—A Lord of the Rings Character Guide


If you love J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, then you know that all of the events of the story would be impossible without the half-Elf Elrond. Elrond, the Lord of Rivendell, lived in Middle-earth from the First Age to the beginning of the Fourth Age. It was with the help of Elrond that the evil Sauron was defeated and alliances were forged. Elrond is one of the most prominent characters throughout Tolkien's stories. But who is he and what is his story?

Featured Article Elrond A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
Continue Your Journey Through Middle earth

Continue Your Journey
Through Middle-earth

Explore collection

What listeners say about The Tolkien Road

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    4
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    5
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    3
  • 4 Stars
    2
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Paul

Longtime listener, finally able to leave a review

I've been a longtime listener, introduced first through Spotify. John and Greta do a great job bringing the works of Tolkien into podcast form and make a solid pair of presenters. When the show began, one of the hosts had written a book on Beren and Luthien; the other had almost no knowledge of Tolkien's works. As John and Greta journeyed through Tolkien's works, I (someone who's been reading Tolkien since I was 8) really appreciated the perspective Greta brought into the show. So many podcasts on Tolkien are just super fans; it was refreshing getting someone experiencing it all for the first time while being guided by someone of expert level. It would be foolish to think a podcast about Tolkien would not discuss religion at all, but I found this to always be more of a scholarly way of discussing it, and it's always been very level headed, anyone concerned about that should be at ease. It's been a wonderful 300 episodes and I'm thrilled to see what's to come. I'll end with a quote that I believe these two have followed pretty well. "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." The road goes ever on indeed, and I'm glad to be on it.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amanda Leach

Calm down

Hi guys! I really enjoy your show. I’ve finally been able to follow along with the Silmarillion and looking to get back to those.

I’ve had a hard time with the shows geared around RoP. The amount of negativity towards timeline issues and basically everything else. There is a lot of good in the show too, so much that does stay true to Tolkien.

Literally the first thing I said when she mentioned Celeborn is “Oh good, John will be happy now” lol. But no, still complaining about them not having a daughter. There’s so many characters in this world and moving pieces, the storytellers do need to limit how many characters they add. I’m sure we will see him next season and she will get pregnant at the end of the show. It will be fine.

This is an awesome moment in time where we get to explore new places in Tolkiens world and this show has done an amazing job of that! Just enjoy it.

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Todd A

must-have for all Tolkien geeks out there

excellent reviews and discussions on varied topics.
great for those without the time to read all you might want!

Report this

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!