
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 while not getting too bogged down in pesky things like formality and academic sourcing. Episodes released weekly (he hopes)!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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We're back to the Mailbag this week as we take a look at Galadriel's bae Celeborn, the history of Khazad-dûm, why the Fellowship couldn't have taken the Eagles, and pit our heroes against each other in a winner takes all Colosseum style death match! more
She is the Lady of the Golden Wood, the wise Elven Queen who gives the Fellowship words of warning and gifts to aid them on their journey. She is also a member of the White Council, who drove The Necromancer (Sauron) from his fortress of Dol Guldur. ... more
The Lord of the Rings is a tale of an epic journey, but just how far did they travel? And how long did it take? And how old is the world? And what lies beyond the edges of the map? All these questions (and not many more) will be answered on this week... more
"In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit." And with that single sentence, the modern fantasy genre was born! But what are Hobbits? Where do they come from? Where did they go? We can't ask Cotton Eye Joe, so instead this week we'll do a deep div... more
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Matthias is incredibly knowledgeable about the Tolkien lore. His approach in responding to audience questions makes for a super fun ride.
This is a great podcast! The content is clear and to the point while providing very satisfying and in-depth answers. Matthias has opened my eyes to the rich world of Tolkien and is inspiring me to read more of his works. Thanks for putting these out and please keep it up!
I love listening to this podcast - it’s like hanging out at the Green Dragon talking to good friends. Matthias does excellent research and his thought progression really helps clarify the world of Tolkien while at the same time being highly entertaining!
Very thorough especially interesting for people like me who are not LotR experts. Thanks Matthias!!
I have loved LOTR for a long time and it’s so fun to dive deeper into the works and hear about information that makes it even more meaningful! Great listen!
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Engaging with fans of Tolkien's works, this podcast offers a unique mix of casual discussion and deep exploration of themes from Middle-Earth. Each episode revolves around listener-submitted questions, providing accessible insights into the lore, characters, and conflicts of Tolkien's universe. Topics frequently cover the history and relationships among pivotal characters, as well as comparisons between the book and film adaptations, making it suitable for both casual fans and more dedicated Tolkien enthusiasts seeking understanding beyond surface-level narratives.
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