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The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast

The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast

By: Matthias Austin
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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)!

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Episodes
  • Mailbag: Saruman, Grima, Numenor, The Silmarillion, and Secret Santa presents

    Mailbag: Saruman, Grima, Numenor, The Silmarillion, and Secret Santa presents
    Sep 22 2025

    On this week's episode we're looking at some questions that require a little less in depth research, including questions on: Saruman, Grima Wormtongue, Numenor, the critical reception to the SIlmarillion, and my favorite Christmas presents (yes, really).

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    Got questions? Email lotramapod@gmail.com

    Music by Michael McBride

    Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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    32 mins
  • What's the Difference Between Goblins, Orcs, and Uruk-Hai?

    What's the Difference Between Goblins, Orcs, and Uruk-Hai?
    Sep 15 2025

    Goblins and Uruks and Orcs, oh my! We hear about all three throughout Tolkien's works, but it's not immediately clear what the difference between them? And, much like Cotton Eye Joe, where did they come from? We'll dive into all of that and more on this episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!

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    Got questions? Email lotramapod@gmail.com

    Music by Michael McBride

    Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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    33 mins
  • Who Is Tom Bombadil?

    Who Is Tom Bombadil?
    Sep 8 2025

    It's a big one today folks, the question people have been asking nonstop since The Fellowship of the Ring was first published. What's the deal with that singing guy with the blue coat and yellow boots? Where did he come from, where did he go, where did he come from Tom Bombadil-o? Find out on this week's episode of the Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!

    Map of the Shire, Old Forest, and Barrow Downs

    Encyclopedia of Arda Entry on Tom Bombadil

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    Got questions? Email lotramapod@gmail.com

    Music by Michael McBride

    Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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    32 mins
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