Tolkien Reading Day 2024 is upon us, and boy do we have a curve ball for you! What do Tolkien and Quentin Tarantino have in common? Apparently more than you'd think! Greta and I watched Tarantino's 2019 film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood" twice this week, and found some fascinating synchronicities with Tolkien's own vision of fairy tales from "On Fairy-stories", including one that has me convinced that Tarantino MUST HAVE read Tolkien when creating the film. We had a blast discussing Tolkien and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and you will too, so do yourself a favor and join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/xQWepG-JgJg WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-101031690 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tolkien-reading-101032618 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 MARCH OF 2024 - Peter B - Paul D - Steven S - Jay Z - Bethany E - Daniel D - Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien 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.

Welcome to Episode 367 of The Tolkien Road, or Episode 3 in the Do Not Be Hasty - reckoning! In this episode, we'll explore Gandalf's arrival at Bag End with fireworks in tow, and his subsequent discussion with Bilbo about his party, plans, and upcoming joke. Perhaps most importantly, we'll answer that important question: just HOW BIG were Gandalf's eyebrows??? Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/cH0TopUiL-s WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/100503865 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/lord-of-rings-pt-100504340 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 MARCH OF 2024 - Peter B - Paul D - Steven S - Jay Z - Bethany E - Daniel D - Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien 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.

In this episode, we grab a pint with Sam's dad at the Ivy Bush as we resume our exploration of Lord of the Rings Book 1 Chapter 1 A Long Expected Party by considering the section from “Twelve more years passed…” to “...this very month as-is.” The bulk of this section concerns Hamfast Gamgee, aka The Gaffer, and his conversation with other Shire-folk including Daddy Twofoot, Sandyman the Miller, and Old Noakes. Through their humorous back and forth, we’ll come to understand how Bilbo and Frodo are generally viewed around the Shire, and discover something of where the Gaffer’s son, Samwise, gets his personality. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/bpQbSAi7M2I WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/100016347 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/100016452 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 - 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 MARCH OF 2024 - Peter B - Paul D - Steven S - Jay Z - Bethany E - Daniel D - Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien 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.

With this episode, we begin a new journey, as we return to The Lord of the Rings for something epic (in scope) and Entish (in pace). Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/jpQhFfCvyL0 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-99625727 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/99676164 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 - 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 MARCH OF 2024 - Peter B - Paul D - Steven S - Jay Z - Bethany E - Daniel D - Kaitlyn of Tea With Tolkien 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.

With Sauron having been defeated and disembodied at the end of the Second Age, and a time of peace settling in upon the free lands of Middle-earth, how do we arrive at the events of The Lord of the Rings, some 3,000 years later? The account we’ll be looking at in this episode is taken entirely from Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, and describes the major events that lead up to A Long-Expected Party, and the forming of the Fellowship of the Ring. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/W3L8dxI-EaU WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98653634 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98653852 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 FEBRUARY OF 2024 - ShaneWise - Sean S - Doc G - Andrew M - Robert H - Sarah W - John R - Sarah M - Jon Rice - Ish of the Hammer - David Bigwood - Cat L - Asya V - Eric B 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.

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! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/FTBb9KDSOKE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234215 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234234 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 FEBRUARY OF 2024 - ShaneWise - Sean S - Doc G - Andrew M - Robert H - Sarah W - John R - Sarah M - Jon Rice - Ish of the Hammer - David Bigwood - Cat L - Asya V - Eric B 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.

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! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-97791398 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/founding-of-and-97793301 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 FEBRUARY OF 2024 - ShaneWise - Sean S - Doc G - Andrew M - Robert H - Sarah W - John R - Sarah M - Jon Rice - Ish of the Hammer - David Bigwood - Cat L - Asya V - Eric B 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.

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. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 LISTEN AD-FREE »https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 JANUARY OF 2024 - Sofi S - Supreme - JoeBagelMan - Elina V - Jason T - John R - Melanie - Richard K - Scott W - Tyler W 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.

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-in-96921024 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/sauron-in-sa3262-96921654 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 JANUARY OF 2024 - Sofi S - Supreme - JoeBagelMan - Elina V - Jason T - John R - Melanie - Richard K - Scott W - Tyler W 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.

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 DECEMBER OF 2023 - Andrew T - Katie W - Brian O (the 1st) - Emilio P - Margaret L - Shannon S - Zeke F 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.

In this episode, 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. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 DECEMBER OF 2023 - Andrew T - Katie W - Brian O (the 1st) - Emilio P - Margaret L - Shannon S - Zeke F 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.

In this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week! Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/QGBSygzWEFk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93525366 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tolkiens-letters-93526932 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - 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 NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S 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.

Hey there, fellow travelers! I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from TheOneRing.com. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and asking the question: Are we OK with these changes? Some of the issues we discussed include: Do Men Want Power MORE THAN Immortality? Did Jackson SCREW UP The Last Alliance of Men and Elves? Does The One Ring REALLY Have A Mind Of Its Own? To listen to the whole thing, subscribe to the Exploring Tolkien podcast by heading over to TheOneRing.com. https://www.theonering.com/men-want-power-isildur-didnt-kill-sauron-and-the-rings-mind/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, with the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first N ruler to live less than 300 years, and the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/prOhKagqb3Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93135527 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ar-adunakhor-and-93135734 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - 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 NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S 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.

In this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed. We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-umbar-of-92971008 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/umbar-and-sa2280-92971319 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - 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 NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S 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.

In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Those events are: Death of Tar-Atanamir; Tar-Ancalimon Takes The Sceptre; Rebellion and Division of the Númenóreans begins; About this time the Nazgûl or Ringwraiths, Slaves of the Nine Rings, First Appear. We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/N3C8LKrXBfo WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-92837906 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/rise-of-rings-of-92837928 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - 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 NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S 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.

In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. We learn here that Atanamir was given the epithet “The Great”. Yet we also learn that he was given another - “The Unwilling”. I have to admit, it’s not entirely clear to me why Tar-Atanamir deserved to be called “The Great”, though I will explore that issue in this episode. And we will certainly discuss why he was called “The Unwilling.” At the end of the day, one thing is for certain: Atanamir’s reign was of major consequence for the people of Númenor, as his long for immortality began to sow the seeds of discontent, restlessness, and malice toward the Eldar, the Valar, and ultimately Ilúvatar Himself. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/fXPQG4LYlGY WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-92694652 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-atanamirs-of-92694956 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG 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 - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - 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 NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S 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.

The War of the Three Rings is over! With Sauron’s armies destroyed, Middle-earth is at peace. However, Middle-earth’s peace brings with it a new threat - Númenorean Empire! In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru SA2029, as Númenor spreads its influence over Middle-earth - and the Shadow spreads its influence over Númenor. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVM WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-91796302 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/numenorean-fall-91796542 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG 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 - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Richard K - Matt R - Matthew W - John W - Eugene D - Chris B - Daniel S - Seb M - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B - AlaskanMoose31 AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER OF 2023 - Catherine - Tom S - Cheri R - Stephanie B - John W - Alan C - Dustin Q - Robert S - Melkor27 - Eugene D - James L - Ken P - Samuel B - Redhawk - Alex S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

With Sauron’s invading armies having been pushed back from the Grey Havens and subsequently routed at the Battle of Tharbad, the Dark Lord is on the run! In this episode, we’re looking at the next series events, those of the year SA1701. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9s WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-91403916 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG 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 - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Richard K - Matt R - Matthew W - John W - Eugene D - Chris B - Daniel S - Seb M - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B - AlaskanMoose31 AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER OF 2023 - Catherine - Tom S - Cheri R - Stephanie B - John W - Alan C - Dustin Q - Robert S - Melkor27 - Eugene D - James L - Ken P - Samuel B - Redhawk - Alex S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. When we left off, things were looking pretty dire for the Elves of Eriador against the army of Sauron. In this chapter, we’ll continue our exploration of Sauron’s War Against The Elves, or The War of the Three Rings, as I also refer to it. The chapters we’ll be looking at are: - 1699 Sauron overruns Eriador - 1700 Tar-Minastir sends a great navy from Númenor to Lindon. Sauron Is Defeated. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/D13ydcT42Oc WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-90982103 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/battle-of-grey-90981634 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG 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 - Jacob Lockham - John H - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Richard K - Matt R - Matthew W - John W - Eugene D - Chris B - Daniel S - Seb M - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B - AlaskanMoose31 AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER OF 2023 - Catherine - Tom S - Cheri R - Stephanie B - John W - Alan C - Dustin Q - Robert S - Melkor27 - Eugene D - James L - Ken P - Samuel B - Redhawk - Alex S Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.