Craig takes Ryan back to Middle-earth in this Silmarillion podcast series.

Ainulindalë, with Kip Rasmussen

The Silmarillion is not a novel. It’s barely even a story, at least as you’re used to. This may be one reason that many struggle with Tolkien’s lifelong passion project. Craig, with the help of Tolkien illustrator Kip Rasmussen, tries once again to throw Ryan headlong into Middle-earth. Mellon, goheno nin! Download this episode (right click and save)

Beren & Luthien

We continue our Silmarillion Podcast series. Craig drags Ryan back in Middle-earth for a discussion about the tale of Beren and Luthien. Todd joins us in studio, and Craig also cuts from time to time to a chat he had with friend of the podcast Nic Jeter. Download this episode (right click and save)

Akallabêth

Craig, Ryan, and Nic discuss Akallabêth, the story of the downfall of Númenor. Bit by bit, Craig is forcing Ryan to read the entire book. They dispense with the regular opening insults, and instead opt for bringing back the long-lost “Craig’s LotR (Silmarillion) Trivia.” Download this episode (right click and save)

Fëanor and the Silmarils

In which is discussed the Silmarillion, chapters 5-9. This is the section all about Fëanor, Melkor, the Silmarils, and the flight of the Noldor. We go back to our roots for this episode. This time it’s just Ryan and Craig in the studio, talking about Tolkien, playing trivia games, and trying to get something out of fantasy literature that’s above their heads.

Of Turin Turambar

Ryan and Craig welcome two guests to discuss “Of Turin Turambar,” the most relentlessly gloomy story in Tolkien’s entire oeuvre. And they even have some fun while they’re at it! Kip Rasmussen, the Tolkien illustrator who joined us on our first Silmarillion episode, returns after a four-year absence. Jack Butler, a first-time guest, is a podcaster and writer in Washington, D.C.