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 Embark upon a wondrous journey through the realms of Middle-earth and beyond with the Tolkien Road, a podcast dedicated to the enchanting tales and writings of JRR Tolkien. Come, join John, Greta, and our mighty Fellowship as we delve deep into the magic that lingers within the pages of these timeless legends.

And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!!

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  • Lord of the Rings, Christmas, and Catholicism

    Lord of the Rings, Christmas, and Catholicism
    Dec 19 2025
    Hey there fellow travellers!
    As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I thought it would be a great time to return to one of my favorite topics: Tolkien's controversial assertion that Lord of the Rings is religious and Catholic! Just what did he mean by that? How much does it matter for deepening our appreciation of Lord of the Rings and of Middle-earth? And how does this all connect to Christmas?
    To answer that, I put together a brief primer on the profound connection between Lord of the Rings and Christmas itself! So in this episode, you actually get a two for one. Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas!
    Also, visit TrueMythsPress.com to for Tolkien Road gear like Two Trees coffee mugs, Tolkien Road t-shirts, and signed copies of my books (which are almost gone!).
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    - Show Notes » https://tolkienroad.com/e0255
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    55 mins
  • Noel » Tolkien's Christmas Poem » Episode 269 Revisited

    Noel » Tolkien's Christmas Poem » Episode 269 Revisited
    Dec 8 2025
    Hey there fellow travellers!
    This week we'll be revisiting episode 269, which focused on Tolkien's EPIC Christmas poem NOEL. Visit TolkienRoad.com/noel for plenty of resources related to it!
    Also, visit TrueMythsPress.com to for Tolkien Road gear like Two Trees coffee mugs, Tolkien Road t-shirts, and signed copies of my books (which are almost gone!).
    Use promo code NOEL20 to take 20% off your purchase until December 14th.
    - Show Notes » https://tolkienroad.com/noel
    - Buy Christmas Gifts » https://truemythspress.com/
    - Watch the video » https://youtu.be/K3dICFZQIec
    - "Noel" text » http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Noel
    - listen to "Noel" » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0_BJSYM874
    - "Unseen JRR Tolkien poems found in school magazine" (The Guardian) » https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/16/unseen-jrr-tolkien-poems-found-in-school-magazine
    - Our Lady's Abingdon » https://www.ola.org.uk/
    - Wayne Hammond & Christina Scull's Blog Entry on Noel » https://wayneandchristina.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/tolkien-notes-8/
    - "JRR Tolkien snubbed by 1961 Nobel jury, papers reveal" » https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-16440150
    - "Beyond The Hobbit" (Journal of Tolkien Studies) » https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1126&context=journaloftolkienresearch


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    40 mins
  • The Goblin Wars » Letters from Father Christmas Pt 2 » Episode 268 Revisited

    The Goblin Wars » Letters from Father Christmas Pt 2 » Episode 268 Revisited
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, we're concluding our two part journey through Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas, focusing on The Goblin Wars! Join us as we explore how the “Other Fellowship” of Father Nicholas Christmas, the North Polar Bear, the Red Gnomes, and others join forces to save Christmas!
    By the way, if you're looking for some fun Tolkien-themed merch, head on over to TrueMythsPress.com. That's where you'll find Tolkien Road t-shirts, coffee mugs, and signed copies of my books! Use the code XMAS15 to take 15% OFF your purchase from now through Epiphany!
    Alright, without further ado, let's dive into Letters from Father Christmas!

    Episode Link: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0268
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    51 mins
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