Here’s where it all began! Since 2015, we’ve recorded over 30 hours and episodes of chapter-by-chapter discussion on The Silmarillion. Below you’ll find a sequential list of those episodes.
On the first episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell take a close look at the Waldman letter, in which Tolkien explained the broad sweep of the Middle-earth legendarium to a potential publisher: a great starting point for understanding The SIlmarillion!
On the second episode The Tolkien Road podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine Ainulindalë, the Middle-earth creation story! This is the first section of The Silmarillion, and it will blow your mind to learn to just how the world of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings came to be!
In episode 3 of The Tolkien Road podcast, we continue our journey through The Silmarillion as we take an in-depth look at “Valaquenta”.
On the 4th episode of the Talking Tolkien podcast, co-hosts John & Greta Carswell examine the 1st chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of the Beginning of
Where did Dwarves, Ents, and Eagles come from? We explore these questions and more in our discussion of the 2nd chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of Aulë and Yavanna. Come
Where did the Elves come from and what is their doom? What should the Valar do about Melkor? We explore these questions and more in our
Tolkien’s first story of inter-species love concerns Thingol and Melian. Find out why the shortest chapter in The Silmarillion is one of the most important in the history of Middle-earth as we explore the 4th chapter of The Silmarillion proper, Of Thingol and Melian.
How did the Elves get to Aman? Whatever became of Thingol? Where does Galadriel come from? We explore all this and more during this in-depth discussion of The Silmarillion, Chapter 5.
In episode 13, we discuss Chapter 6 of The Silmarillion, “Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor”. Who is Fëanor and why is he important? And who thought it was a good idea to let Melkor out of the dungeon???
In episode 15, we discuss Chapter 7 of The Silmarillion, “Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor”. The Blessed Realm ain’t seemin’ so BLESSED anymore…
Welcome to the 17th episode of The Tolkien Road podcast (formerly known as Talking Tolkien). On this episode, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough
On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the first part of Chapter 9, “Of the
On this episode of Tolkien Road, John & Greta continue their chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion with the second part of Chapter 9, “Of the Flight of the
Concerning “Of the Sindar”, Chapter 10 of The Silmarillion, wherein we find out what’s been happening back in Beleriand… Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to
We’re back! We apologize for our absence; it’s time to move on down the road… On this episode of The Tolkien Road, we continue our discussion
Concerning “Of Men”, Chapter 12 of The Silmarillion… On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 12, “Of Men”. In this
Concerning “Of the Return of the Noldor,” Chapter 13 of The Silmarillion… On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 13.
Concerning “Of Beleriand and Its Realms,” Chapter 14 of The Silmarillion… On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 14, “Of
Concerning “Of the Noldor in Beleriand”, Chapter 15 of The Silmarillion… Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion
Concerning “Of Maeglin”, Chapter 16 of The Silmarillion… Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion of The Silmarillion with Chapter 16,
Concerning “Of the Coming of Men Into the West”, Chapter 17 of The Silmarillion… Hey there fellow travelers! On this episode, we continue our discussion
Concerning “Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin”, Chapter 18 of The Silmarillion… Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road,
Concerning “Of Beren and Lúthien”, Chapter 19 of The Silmarillion… Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. This week, we continue our
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we begin
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we continue
Hey there fellow travelers! Welcome to The Tolkien Road, a long walk through the works and philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien. On this episode, we discuss the
On this episode, having completed The Silmarillion with 29 episodes, we round it off to 30 by taking a victory lap, wherein we discuss our
Concerning “Akallabêth”, the chronicle of Númenór… On this episode, we begin our look at “Akallabêth”, or “The Downfallen”, the story of Númenór’s rise and fall
Continuing with “Akallabêth”, the chronicle of Númenór’s downfall… Topics include: Note from a Listener: more March 25th connections (2:30) Sauron’s Assault Upon Nimloth the Fair (10:00)
Concerning “Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, from the found of Lindon to the Last Alliance of Men and Elves… Correspondence, etc
Concerning “Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age”, from Isildur’s Downfall to the triumph of the Little People… notes from listeners & news
One Episode to Rule Them All!!! Having completed a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of The Silmarillion (which spans over 30 hours of content), we decided to do
Actor Tom Budge recently announced his departure from Amazon’s LOTR TV show. John shares his reaction to this news…
In what may become an annual tradition, we re-visit The Silmarillion‘s “Akallabêth”, Tolkien’s account of the rise and fall of Númenor. And this time around, Greta
Actor Tom Budge recently announced his departure from Amazon’s LOTR TV show. John shares his reaction to this news…
https://youtu.be/GnPnLwpvIVg In early July, I published an 8 minute video on our YouTube channel titled The Silmarillion: 3 Big Problems (and How to Fix Them).
In episode 259, we sit down once again with Carl Hostetter, editor of the latest volume of JRR Tolkien’s writings, The Nature of Middle-earth. We focus our attention on Appendix I: Metaphysical and Theological Themes. Join us!
In this episode, we take a close look at “The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor” from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked!
In this episode, we take a close look at “The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor” from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked!
In this episode, we take a close look at “The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor” from Unfinished Tales! It’s a brief and fascinating account of the 3000 year history of Númenor, and contains a lot that needs to be unpacked!
We explore Chapter 1 of The Silmarillion, Of the Beginning of Days. Join us!
Having established their home in Valinor of the Blessed Realm, the Valar begin a new work: the Two Trees of Valinor. What are the Two
https://youtu.be/UbQhz9qR5JA After the epic span of Chapter 1, which culminated in the creation of The Two Trees of Valinor and introduced the juxtaposing natures of
https://youtu.be/2ZEa5HCYYYA Having taken a scenic detour in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 we pick up where Chapter 1 left off. Though the Blessed Realm of
Amazon plans to “compress” the 3,500 year timeline of the Second Age into a “single point in time”. There are so many problems with this,
Amazon plans to “compress” the 3,500 year timeline of the Second Age into a “single point in time”. There are so many problems with this,
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…
Join us for an in-depth discussion of “Of Beleriand and Its Realms”, the 14th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading from this exploration of the map of Middle-earth’s First Age.
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Noldor in Beleriand”, the 15th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of the founding of Gondolin!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of Maeglin”, the 16th chapter of The Silmarillion. Get the most out of your Silmarillion reading as we unpack this story of Elvish tragedy!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Coming of Men Into the West”, the 17th chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the early ancestors of Aragorn, Boromir, Faramir, and other Men of the West!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin”, the 18th chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the Battle of Sudden Flame and the great duel between Morgoth and Fingolfin!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of Beren and Lúthien”, the 19th chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the story Tolkien called “the seed of Middle-earth”, in which a forefather of the Men of the West sets out to obtain one of the Silmarils from the Iron Crown of Morgoth!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad”, the 20th chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the cataclysmic battle that brings the Noldor to ruin, and sets in motion the climax of the First Age!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of Túrin Turambar”, the 21st chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the tragic tale of the ill-fated son of Húrin, one of the Great Tales of Middle-earth’s First Age!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Ruin of Doriath”, the 22nd chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about Morgoth’s twisted plot to defeat Thingol, and the role the Silmaril of Beren and Lúthien plays in it!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin”, the 23rd chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about Tuor’s journey and Ulmo’s efforts to save Turgon and his people from doom!
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath”, the 24th chapter of JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about Eärendil’s and Elwing’s journey to the Blessed Realm, the final battle with Morgoth, and the fates of the Silmarils and the Sons of Fëanor.
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Akallabíth”, the legend of Númenor’s fall from JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. Learn about the rise of Sauron, Pharazôn’s assault on Valinor, and the escape of Elendil and Isildur to establish Arnor and Gondor.
Join us for an in-depth discussion as we explore “Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age”, an account that covers six millennia of Middle-earth history, from the beginning of the Second Age to the end of the Third.
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