INTRODUCTION / EPISODE 0
Before the Journey Begins
Meet the presenters and discover the road ahead.
Explore this episode
The introduction to the series, its recurring traditions, and the journey through Middle-earth.
DPN / MIDDLE-EARTH UNIVERSE
A Wanderer’s Guide
to Middle-earth
A 60-episode journey through the history, peoples, places, and mysteries of Tolkien’s world.
Created by Dr. Denni Towle · Presented by two Wanderers
EPISODE GUIDE
A Wanderer’s Guide to Middle-earthChoose an episode, then explore the food, drinks, and creators featured along the journey.
EPISODE 1 / NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Before Time — Eru, the Ainur, and the Music of Creation
The journey begins before Middle-earth as we know it. Find released episodes on the series page.
Food, drinks & spotlights
Confirmed companion notes are collected in the sections below as they are added.
The full 60-episode guide will grow as episode listings and confirmed companion notes are added.
SEASON 1 / EPISODE 0
Before the
Journey Begins.
The table is set. Discover the series and get a taste of the road ahead.
Episode 1 launches November 2, 2026
6:00 AM Central · New episodes daily through December 31.
Spotify playback availability depends on your browser and account.
RECIPES, DRINKS & CREATOR SPOTLIGHTS
There’s a place for you at the table.Recipes↗
Dishes from the journey, with ingredients and preparation steps.
Coffee↗The coffees featured along the road, collected episode by episode.
Tea↗Teas and infusions for a quieter moment at the table.
Prancing Pony Pour↗The drinks raised at the inn-table throughout the series.
Creator Spotlight↗Meet the creators and resources featured in the show.
Off the Path↗Longer journeys beyond the main trail.
Episodes↗Start at the beginning and follow the road through the series.
THE ROAD AHEAD
Four Ages.
One long road.
From the creation of Arda through the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Ages, discover the deeper history beyond the familiar stories. Eight longer Off the Path episodes take us further into the peoples, places, and connections across Tolkien’s world.
Along the way: coffee, tea, Prancing Pony Pour, From the Wanderer’s Table, and Creator Spotlights. A little lore, a little laughter, and provisions for the journey.