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The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast

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

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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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

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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In today's episode, Peter Owens from the Things You Can Do and I talk about Gollum. What motivates him? What's wrong with him? Should we pity him or fear him? Or something else? Come along for a journey into the ethics of Middle Earth where we'll dis... more

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In the Hobbit, we meet strange men found nowhere else in Middle Earth: The Men of Lake-Town, the Men of Dale, and Beorn, a skin-changer who takes the form of a huge bear. Who are these people? Where do they come from? And are they related to any of t... more

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A professor of ethics and resident philosopher on the podcast.
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Episode: Is There Free Will in Middle Earth?

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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.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • 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 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenni4.4
    Germanya month 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuzzingBumbleBee
    United States2 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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
  • Super Informative

    Matthias is incredibly knowledgeable about the Tolkien lore. His approach in responding to audience questions makes for a super fun ride.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadaman2009
    Canada7 months ago

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Listeners praise clear, in-depth Tolkien lore explanations and accessible delivery.
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What is the History of Númenor? Part I: The Beginning of the Downfall
Q: What did Númenor do to get wiped off the map?
Númenor's downfall began with its people growing prideful, questioning the decrees of the Valar, and being tempted to seek immortality, leading to their eventual destruction.
Is There Free Will in Middle Earth?
Q: How much of The War of the Ring is driven by free will, and how much is Eru Ilúvatar quietly correcting the music of the Ainur?
The question explores how key moments feel like chance and delves into the philosophical implications of free will versus divine design in Tolkien's works.
Mailbag: Why Didn't They Take the Eagles, Celeborn, Khazad-dûm, and a Fellowship Colosseum Brawl
Q: Could you debunk some of the cheat codes?
There are multiple reasons why certain convenient solutions in the story, like using the eagles to transport Frodo, don't work, acknowledging both narrative and in-world logic.
Mailbag: Why Didn't They Take the Eagles, Celeborn, Khazad-dûm, and a Fellowship Colosseum Brawl
Q: Why didn't Frodo just take Gandalf's Eagle to Mordor, fly over Mount Doom, and drop the ring in?
Frodo couldn't take an eagle to Mordor for several reasons, including the eagles' limitations in carrying weight, the risk of being intercepted by Nazgûl, the corrupting power of the ring affecting even the eagles, and the fact that such a simple solution would negate the story's complexity.
What's Beyond the Map? (and other questions)
Q: Could you detail the time spans in various events, the sizes and boundaries of the main areas, and especially the mapping of Middle-Earth?
Matthias explains the ages in Middle-Earth, the structure of time throughout its history, geographical distances between significant locations, and discusses what lies beyond the known maps.

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