Best Valar Podcasts (2025)

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Silmarillion 2025 » Valaquenta » The Gods Of Middle-earth » The Story of the Valar 1:11:52

8d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Valaquenta - The Story of the Valar! Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022. And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters. As mentioned, this …

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Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 01 » Of the Beginning of Days » The Two Lamps, The First War of Middle-earth 48:23

19h ago48:23

48:23

Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 1 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Beginning of Days. Just to be clear, "Quenta Silmarillion" means "The History of the Silmarils". While Tolkien intended "Ainulindalë" and "Valaquenta" to be essentially standalone works, Quenta Silmarillion encompasses the next 24 ch…

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358 – Oath of No Return 1:44:34

1d ago1:44:34

1:44:34

The Steward of Gondor and the Lord of the Éothéod swear oaths to one another; Alan and Matt simply try not to swear at one another. Join us as Eorl knows it’s time to ‘show the way and leave today’ in the fifth of our six episodes covering Cirion & Eorl. The Prince of Dol Amroth discovers the reason for the awe on the Hill of Awe, Eorl swears such …

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Tales of Dunk and Egg 35:51

7d ago35:51

35:51

The episode explores the upcoming spin-off series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," focusing on the adventures of Dunk and Egg amidst the backdrop of Westeros. Minwa and Tony discuss the show's character-driven narrative, humor, and potential impact while addressing fan concerns about the absence of large-scale battles and dragons. Support the show…

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357 – Cirion, Wayward Son 1:42:20

9d ago1:42:20

1:42:20

Come on, you had to know it was coming. Everyone wonders how Cirion will reward Eorl; nobody wonders how Alan will reward Matt. Join us as Cirion and Eorl rise above the noise and confusion atop the Halifirien in our fourth of six episode covering Cirion & Eorl. Tolkien keeps hyping up the secret on top of the mountain, Cirion gives an amazing gift…

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Silmarillion 2025 » Ainulindalë » The Creation of Middle-earth » The Music of the Ainur 1:06:44

15d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Hey there, fellow travellers! Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Ainulindalë - The Music of the Ainur - which, simply put, is the Middle-earth creation story. Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the 30-episode series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022. And while you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to ind…

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356 – Hold On 1:55:34

16d ago1:55:34

1:55:34

Cirion uses his Phone-a-Friend lifeline and, fortunately, Eorl picks up; Alan uses his Phone-a-friend lifeline and… Matt picks up. Join us as Cirion sees that the end of Gondor is “closer than you think and you’re standing on the brink” in our third of six episodes on Cirion & Eorl. The Northmen contribute blood to Gondor, Borondir becomes a legend…

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Read The Silmarillion in 2025 » START HERE! 1:07:44

20d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Hey there, fellow travellers! Right now, I have one major goal for The Tolkien Road: to finish my next book! While I'm doing that, I want to invite you to read through The Silmarillion with The Tolkien Road this year! Over the next several months, we'll be revisiting the 30-episode series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022. And while you're lis…

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Dancing with Dragons Q & A: VOL II 1:00:46

21d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

What's the secret behind the enduring fascination with Game of Thrones, and how do the characters we love—or love to hate—shape its legendary status? Join us as we kick off 2025 and season 3 of Dancing with Dragons with a bang, celebrating Minwa's birthday and exploring the intricate web of character dynamics and plot twists that make Game of Thron…

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355 – Dust in the Wind 1:20:24

23d ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Ondoher learns that battlefield intelligence is crucial to survival; Alan and Matt learn that bad dad jokes are crucial to this podcast. Join us as King Ondoher closes his eyes, only for a moment, and the moment’s gone, in our second of six episodes on Cirion & Eorl. The Gondorian army remains in column formation too long, the vanguard of the Wainr…

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REVISITED » 6 Life-Changing Insights From Tolkien 38:05

27d ago38:05

38:05

Hey there fellow travellers! This week we'll be revisiting episode 197, which focused on 6 amazing spiritual insights from Tolkien. Visit TolkienRoad.com/spirit to download these 6 points as a PDF! 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 almo…

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354 – Fight Fire With Northmen 1:24:02

30d ago1:24:02

1:24:02

The story of Cirion and Eorl begins with an introduction to the Northmen; the story of Alan and Matt begins with Matt having to pronounce hard words. Join us as the Northmen have nothing to lose ‘cause it’s already lost, as we begin our six-episode sidebar on Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan — can we just call it Cirion & Eorl…

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Season 3 Trailer 1:29

1M ago1:29

1:29

Dancing With Dragons: Season 3 Trailer 🐉 Minwa and Tony let you in on everything you can expect from them on the podcast this year - including coverage on the next spinoff show (A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms), their continuation of their GoT watch along and deep dives, and more. It’ll be a fun year, so stay tuned! Support the show Follow Dancing w…

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353 – They Should’ve Known 2:06:56

1M ago2:06:56

2:06:56

Gondor and Rohan honestly believed in Saruman, while Alan and Matt aren’t sure what to believe anymore. Join The Man of the West and The Nerd of the Rings as we look at all the Kings of Rohan, and Matt gives Alan his new nickname. Saruman’s gets the keys to his new place, Aldor the Old is what it says on the tin, and no one has anything good to say…

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Final Dance of 2024 55:22

2M ago55:22

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On the latest episode of Dancing With Dragons, our hosts Minwa and Tony have a little holiday fun, looking back on the podcast’s highlights of 2024 and their own favorite episodes of Dancing with Dragons, while hinting at what you can expect from us in 2025. They also discuss the latest ASOIAF related news and George RR Martin saying he might never…

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Lore of the Rings Interview » Why and How The Lord of the Rings is a "Religious and Catholic Work" 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Listen to the whole episode: https://www.ringspodcast.com/190-why-and-how-the-lord-of-the-rings-is-a-religious-and-catholic-work/ Hey there, fellow travellers! Merry Christmas! I was recently a guest on the Lore of the Rings podcast - that's L-O-R-E - where I joined host Aaron to discuss the ways in which Lord of the Rings is a "fundamentally relig…

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0396 » REVIEW: The War of the Rohirrim » New Lord of the Rings Anime Film 53:10

2M ago53:10

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In The Tolkien Road Episode 396, we review The War of the Rohirrim, the newly released animated Middle-earth film from Executive Producer Peter Jackson! I have to be honest: the first 2 seasons of The Rings of Power were so painfully bad that I was not feeling enthusiastic about The War of the Rohirrim going into seeing it last night. The one spark…

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352 – White Horse 1:49:54

2M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Felaróf pays Eorl back by surrendering his freedom, while Matt pays Alan back with poetic body shaming. Join The Man of the West and The Nerd of the Rings as we meet the first King of the Mark, and flashback to his naming of Felaróf, in our first of two episodes on Appendix A II - The House of Eorl. Fram kills Scatha, but earns the enmity of the Dw…

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Small Council Draft 1:28:31

2M ago1:28:31

1:28:31

On the Dancing with Dragons podcast, our hosts Minwa and Tony draft their own Small Council, with special guest Tommy from @my_nerdy_obsessions! We each put together who we would pick to have by our side if we each were on the Iron Throne. We also chat with Tommy about GOT, HOTD, and the books. Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on Instag…

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351 – Questions After Nightfall 29 1:44:41

2M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

Join The Man of the West and The Nerd of the Rings as we answer listener questions once again in our 29th Questions After Nightfall! From Nazgûl backstories to chess in Middle-earth, from fantastic Middle-earth insults to the meaning of ‘crownless’, our listeners once again challenge us with unexpected questions. Alan helps Matt with some music his…

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REVISITED » Tolkien's Epic Christmas Poem, NOEL 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Hey there fellow travellers! This week we'll be revisiting episode 261, 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…

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House Velaryon 40:52

3M ago40:52

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On the Dancing with Dragons podcast, Tony and Minwa begin a new journey diving into the rich histories of the Westerosi families in A Song of Ice and Fire, starting with the ancient House Velaryon - from their Valyrian origins all the way to the events of House of the Dragon and even Game of Thrones. They discuss Corlys Velaryon and other interesti…

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0395 » The Rings Of Power Season 2 Is A Crushing Disaster 14:44

3M ago14:44

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I'm done with Season 2 of Amazon's The Rings of Power, but I didn't watch all 8 episodes. I just can't watch anymore... EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - KG - Eärendil Hope WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/4g1ugQfbHFE FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: PATREON » SUPERFANS! TWITTER FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKS & MATHOMS: - …

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350 – Wanted Dead Or Alive 2:01:01

3M ago2:01:01

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The Stewardship of Gondor became hereditary as a kingship; should the PPP co-hosts follow suit? Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy on his last episode this season as the Stewards of Gondor harden their hearts against the return of a king, any king. Cirion looks for an answer, and decides to phone a friend; the Stew…

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349 – I’ll Be There For You 1:44:16

3M ago1:44:16

1:44:16

The Wainriders strike Gondor, leaving them without a king for a time, while Don’s old jokes leave Alan to cry a thousand rivers. Join The Man of the West and the Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy as the arrival of the Wainriders triggers a series of Unfortunate Events. Eärnil saves the day for Gondor, but not for Arthedain, Malbeth has some impor…

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GOT on the Big Screen? 41:57

3M ago41:57

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In a new episode of Dancing with Dragons, Minwa and Tony discuss the rumoured new movie set in the world of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and A Song of Ice and Fire. They consider potential story ideas and what the fans want to see most on the big screen. Support the show Follow Dancing with Dragons on Instagram Follow Tony on IG: Sirtone_R…

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348 – You Give Love a Bad Name 1:38:08

3M ago1:38:08

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The waning of Gondor had already begun in Atanatar’s day; let’s hope Don brings better luck for the PPP. Join us as Gondor reaches the summit of its power in the first of two episodes on the Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion in Appendix A. Lazy kings and racist Gondorians lead to a civil war, Eldacar is shot through the heart and Castamir’s to blame,…

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347 – Livin’ On a Prayer 1:45:53

3M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Arvedui offers the Lossoth jewels they don’t want; Alan and Don offer bad puns you don’t want. Join us as evil comes to Arnor as we continue our time in Appendix A, this time on Arnor and the Heirs of Isildur. Rhudaur goes bad, the Barrow-downs get new residents, and Arvedui finds he’s not even halfway there. We speculate on the reason for Arnor’s …

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Unaired Pilot of Game of Thrones 49:47

4M ago49:47

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In a new episode of Dancing with Dragons, Minwa and Tony share the story of the lost, unaired original pilot of Game of Thrones. They discuss the showrunners’ ups and downs during the process, from important recastings to major story changes and even minor details. Learn how they overcame ‘massive problems’ (as quoted to them), in order to create w…

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346 – Already Gone 1:58:53

4M ago1:58:53

1:58:53

Tolkien gives us 3400 years of Númenórean history in just a few pages; Alan and Don make those few pages *feel* like a 3400-year long episode. Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as we walk through the line of Kings and Queens of Númenor in our second episode on Appendix A I (i) on Númenor. We wonder what would have…

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345 – Take It Easy 1:49:38

4M ago1:49:38

1:49:38

Shall I describe it to you, or would you like Alan and Don to find you a map? Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy as Tolkien introduces us to his island paradise in the what-it-says-on-the-tin chapter, A Description of the Island of Númenor, from Unfinished Tales! We have fun with Quenya pronunciations, decide that …

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The Night's Watch 59:54

4M ago59:54

59:54

-In the latest episode of the podcast, Tony and Minwa dive into the history of one of the most important and iconic locations in Westeros, the Wall, and those who guard it - The Night’s Watch. There’s more than meet’s the eye to the ancient landmark and the strong Westerosi defense force… including an insane story from the books we’d love to see as…

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