By-The-Bywater
Since 2019
A monthly conversation about everything Tolkien, from the texts to the adaptations and parodies, by three hosts with a critical ear.
MIDDLE-EARTH TIMELINE
Reading Tolkien is even better with company. These podcasts, YouTube channels, websites and societies talk about his books, his world and their adaptations, from chapter by chapter readings to lore videos and scholarly lectures.
The list covers creators in English and in French, sorted by type then by name. Each card links to their own site or channel.
Since 2019
A monthly conversation about everything Tolkien, from the texts to the adaptations and parodies, by three hosts with a critical ear.
Since 2022
TheOneRing.com's fortnightly podcast, reading all the ages of Middle-earth chapter by chapter with Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine.
Since 2022
A French-language podcast reading The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and The Hobbit chapter by chapter.
Since 2016
A weekly chapter-by-chapter trip through Tolkien's books, with friendly hosts, guest scholars and a lot of humour.
Since 2020
Tolkien scholars and well-known fans tell how Tolkien entered their lives, in a finished series of interviews.
Since 2021
Joshua Scott's podcast on Middle-earth history and the ideas behind Tolkien's stories.
Since 2009
Corey Olsen's lectures and seminars on Tolkien, from The Hobbit to The Silmarillion, in one of the oldest Tolkien podcasts.
Since 2015
John and Greta Carswell's chapter-by-chapter journey through The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Since 2024
Fausthea and Elrohir's French-language analyses of Tolkien's lesser known texts, characters and themes.
Since 2016
Short videos that each answer one question about Tolkien's world, alongside other fantasy series.
Since 2022
Weekly videos on the art of storytelling, through Tolkien's books first and other fantasy authors next.
Since 2016
Buulia's French-language channel telling the stories of Middle-earth, with long videos and Twitch streams.
Since 2014
Yoystan's lore videos and essays on Tolkien's legendarium, on YouTube for more than ten years.
Since 2020
Middle-earth lore explained with maps and enthusiasm, plus a chapter-by-chapter reading of The Lord of the Rings.
Since 2021
Weekly lore videos on Tolkien's world, with fun comparisons to other fantasy and science fiction sagas.
Since 2021
Text-focused video analyses of Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth.
Since 2021
A French channel telling the history of Middle-earth in numbered episodes, with live quizzes for its viewers.
Since 2020
Rainbow Dave tells the whole history of Middle-earth in order, from The Silmarillion onwards, in a clear and fun way.
Since 2018
James Tauber's digital humanities project on Tolkien's texts, with free search, citation, glossary and timeline tools.
Since 1997
Mark Fisher's illustrated encyclopedia of Middle-earth, online since 1997, with an interactive chronicle and calendar.
Since 2014
A free, peer-reviewed online journal of Tolkien studies, hosted by Valparaiso University since 2014.
Since 2011
A free, open source dictionary of Tolkien's Elvish languages, with sources for every word.
Since 2008
Vincent Ferré's site on Tolkien in French: editions, translations, events, media and academic resources.
Since 1999
The fan news site born with Peter Jackson's films in 1999, still covering every Tolkien book, film, series and game.
Since 2006
The forum and guides of Tolkien book collectors: editions, printings, calendars, letters and auctions.
Since 2003
The largest Tolkien wiki, with sourced articles on every character, place and event of Middle-earth.
Since 2009
The blog of Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, with addenda to their reference books and notes on Tolkien editions.
Since 2010
A French association publishing printed essays on Tolkien's world since 2010, plus a free bibliography of Tolkien studies.
Since 2012
Corey Olsen's online university and Mythgard Institute, with Tolkien courses and the free Mythgard Academy discussions.
Since 1967
The American society for the Inklings since 1967, publisher of Mythlore and home of the Mythopoeic Awards.
Since 1969
The UK charity and literary society devoted to Tolkien since 1969, with Oxonmoot, Mallorn and Tolkien Reading Day.
Since 2003
The French Tolkien association and website: encyclopedia, Elvish languages, essays, magazine and events, in French.
It depends on what you like. The Prancing Pony Podcast reads Tolkien's books chapter by chapter with humour, while the Tolkien Professor, Corey Olsen, offers lectures and long readings close to a university course.
Yes. The Tolkien Society, founded in 1969, is an educational charity open to everyone, with local groups, events like Oxonmoot and its journals Amon Hen and Mallorn.
