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The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast

Matthias Austin
Middle-Earth
Sauron
The Lord Of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Dwarves
Elves
Silmarillion
Gandalf
Galadriel
Gondor
Melkor
Valar
Lord Of the Rings
Númenor
Tolkien
The Hobbit
Eärendil
Morgoth
Elrond
Noldor

Got questions about The Lord the Rings, Middle-Earth, and Tolkien? At The Lord of the Rings AMA podcast, Tolkien fan (not expert) Matthias Austin will do his best to answer your questions as in-depth as possible about the Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, the Silmarillion, and all of the greater Legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien! Episodes released weekly!

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Following on from last week's episode, Turin is now living in Doriath as the foster son of King Thingol, but fate or his bad personality has made him an enemy in Saeros, advisor to the King. Their feud will boil over, and Turin will go on the run, li... more

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Doom, Despair, Death, and Dragons. These are the hallmarks of Tolkien's longest and most completed story of the First Age: The Children of Hurin. Find out how Hurin and his family were cursed by Morgoth in this 1st part to the story!

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Upon their trusty steeds, the Rohirrim charge into battle, crying "Death" as the speed towards their foes! The charge at the fields of Pelennor is one of the most striking moments in all of the Lord of the Rings, and their alliance with Gondor turned... more

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They are Sauron's most loyal servants, evil men enslaved to his will by the Rings of Power they wear. They are the Nazgûl, the Ring Wraiths, and they struck fear into the hearts of the people of Middle Earth for over 4000 years. But who were they in ... more

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Peter Owens
Philosophy doctoral candidate and official philosopher of this show
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Matthias Austin
Host of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast; guides deep-dive lore discussions and answer sessions; known for thorough research and engagement with listener questions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Green dragon

    Listening to this podcast I feel like I’m back at the green dragon after a hard days work only I’ve never done a hard days work thank you Mathias great pod

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    5
    l o t r
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome Poscast

    I really like Matthias‘s podcast on lotr! It gives some great information all around lotr that you always wanted to know… I mostly listen to it while babywearing my sleeping baby in an lotr baby wrap 😊

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    5
    Jenni4.4
    Germany2 months ago
  • Such a delight!

    It’s so fun hearing someone educated and passionate about something sharing that with the world and I’m just happy to be here! Keep it up!

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    5
    BuzzingBumbleBee
    United States3 months ago
  • Day will come again.

    First time listening today, and I appreciate your words about Minnesota and in support of our immigrant neighbors. Looking forward to listening to the back catalog. Day will come again.

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    5
    ifelsehypercube
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome

    👁️ This is an awesome LOTR pod! Matthias is a great host and really good at elaborating for any curious LOTR obsessed people! Highly recommend! 💍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noah 9ersSC
    United States5 months ago

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Guest contributions are valued for expanding perspectives on lore topics.
Listeners praise clear, in-depth Tolkien lore explanations and accessible delivery.
The host's research and thoughtful responses are frequently highlighted as a strength.

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What is the Tale of Beren & Luthien? Part 1
Q: Can you go more into Beren and Luthien?
The host provides a broad setup of the era, the major players, and the stakes, before beginning a detailed retelling in future episodes, starting with how Beren rises from outlaw to crossing paths with Luthien and the looming conflict with Morgoth.
Who Are the Northmen?
Q: Who and what is Beorn?
Beorn is a character who can transform between bear and man, with a mysterious Tolkienian basis for his powers; the host notes that the full explanation isn't stated in the texts and offers educated possibilities.
Why Did Gandalf Choose Bilbo?
Q: Was there a clear strategic reason behind the timing of Bilbo's involvement?
Yes, Gandalf was concerned about a rising Sauron and the risk of an alliance with Smaug, and he wanted a hobbit who could move unseen and influence events without triggering a direct confrontation, making Bilbo the ideal spark at the right time.
Why Did Gandalf Choose Bilbo?
Q: Why did Gandalf first choose Bilbo as his burglar?
Gandalf believed Bilbo's blend of stealth, curiosity, and a pragmatic hobbit nature made him uniquely suited to a stealthy Erebor mission, especially in contrast to louder, more reckless dwarves, and he knew Bilbo from the Shire and his past, which suggested a capacity for growth beyond a typical hobbit.
Mailbag March: The Arkenstone, Gandalf the White's New Name, and J. R. R. Tolkien: Author or Historian?
Q: Are there other letters or writings where Tolkien appears to take a similar historian posture about his world?
Tolkien often spoke as a sub-creator rather than a historian, creating and then interpreting his legends to fit the evolving mythology, with letters and essays illustrating how he viewed language, legend, and the act of myth-making as intertwined rather than strictly historical accounts.

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