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
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.
BEYOND THE EPISODE
There’s a place for you at the table.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.
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.