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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
Silmarillion
Elves
Gandalf
Galadriel
Gondor
Melkor
Valar
Lord Of the Rings
Númenor
Tolkien
The Hobbit
Eärendil
Gondolin
Morgoth
Elrond

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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Latest Episodes

This week I am joined by the one and only Willie Jenkins, aka Knew Betta Do Betta! If you've spent much time on Tolkien related social media, you've seen Knew Betta hosting trivia, making lore videos, and being a passionate defender of Tolkien's work... more

For our 50th episode, we're opening up the mailbag to answer your questions about Gandalf's Beard, Elven immortality, the correct reading order for Tolkien's works, plus my hot takes and opinions about all sorts of aspects about the world of Middle E... more

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With Turin trying to live peacefully in Brethil and Morwen and Nienor safely in Doriath, things should be pretty easy going for the family of Hurin, right? It turns out leaving Doriath is a family trait, as Morwen and Nienor set out to find Turin, an... more

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With Turin captured by Orcs, it’s up to Beleg to rescue his friend. Along the way he discovers a runaway elven Lord, Gwindor of Nargothrond. Events transpire, and Turin winds up in Nargothrond itself where he starts Turining all over the place. With ... more

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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 35 ratings
  • I heard about this podcast on Thumb Cramps. So in true Thumb Cramps fashion: 5 stars, I listened to this.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TrustyMcCoolGuy211
    23 days ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    l o t r
    United States2 months 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 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenni4.4
    Germany3 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ifelsehypercube
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What is the Tale of the Children of Hurin? Part 1
Q: Could you please tell us the last of the three great tales, the Children of Hurin? Didn't one of them kill a dragon?
The episode explains that the Children of Hurin is the longest and most complete of the three great tales in the Silmarillion, and it was later published as a standalone book in 2007, with the dragon episode and other events tied to Turin's fate.
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.

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