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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 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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We're cracking open the mailbag this week as we look at two of the primary symbols of Gondor: The White Tree and the Seven Stars! We'll go through the history of the White Tree, tracing it's roots (get it?) back to Telperion, one of the Two Trees of Valinor, plus make a guess at what its fruit looks like, then talk about what the Seven Stars could mean in context of Elendil! Plus, I have a special request in our segment THIS WEEK IN MIDDLE EARTH! Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
I had the good fortune to interview Graham Judd, the illustrator of The Flora of Middle Earth (a book he worked on with his father Walter Judd). We talk about how Graham developed his artistic style, Tolkien as an artist, the challenges of illustrating plants that don't exist in our world, and the upcoming 2nd edition oh his book! Be sure to check out his website! https://www.gjuddart.com/ Graham's Instagram Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
They ride into battle on their great Mûmakil, their ships sail from their havens in Umbar, and their cavalry under the banner of the Black Snake wreaks havoc on the fields of the Pelennor. They are the Haradrim, Gondor's oldest and bitterest foes. But who are they, and why did they align themselves with Sauron in the days of his might? Find out all this and more on this week's episode! Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
Demons of the Ancient World, Morgoth's fiercest warriors, creatures of Flame and Shadow: They are the Balrogs. But what are they, were did they come from, and most importantly, do they have wings? Find out answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode! Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
We're cracking open the mailbag to answer your questions! Questions like: What is Thranduil's History, How Will Colbert's Film Deal with the Barrowblades, Who is Gildor Inglorion, and an Entish Update! I dive into some of Tolkien's most obscure writing to find the answers to these questions, and once again ponder what even is canon in a universe with so much inconsistency! My 15 Minute Video on Ents Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
He is the creator of everything in Middle Earth, the Author of the Story, He whose words brought the world into being. No, I'm not talking about JRR Tolkien, I'm talking about Eru Ilúvatar, the monotheistic God of Arda, who created the Ainur and with them sang the Great Music that brought Eä into existence. Plus, we're revisiting a question from the very first episode of the show! Along the way we dive into the theology of Middle Earth, consult official philosopher of the show Peter to help us with some tricky metaphysics, and get to know the highest of Powers. Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
I'm battling a cold this week, so please enjoy this interview I did with Shaun Gunner, the CEO of the largest Tolkien charitable organization in the world! The Tolkien Society Register for Oxonmoot ! Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
This week, I turn to Tolkien scholar Dr. Sara Brown to answer a question that critics of Tolkien's works have leveled at the Professor since the Lord of the Rings was first published: Given the relative lack of female characters in his stories, but taking into account their prominence and achievements in the narrative, is it fair to say that Lord of the Rings is sexist? We dive deep into that topic while also spending some time getting Dr. Brown's Hot Takes and Opinions! Plus: Updates on Rings of Power Season 3 from San Diego Comic Con and a new response to our question: Proudfoots or Proudfeet? It's all happening on this week's episode! Signum University Graduate Program Signum University EverLearn Signum Tutorials See Dr. Brown's Presentation at Oxenmoot! Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
As Denethor's least favorite son, Faramir is always playing second fiddle to Boromir, but in the end he takes on his familial rule as Steward. In this week's episode, we dive into his history and look at his future with Eowyn! Plus: We have an extended News from Arda segment as we rebut recent justifications Andy Serkis made in the lack of diversity in his casting for The Hunt for Gollum. Join our Patreon! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
This is a little preview of what you can expect every week from the $5 a month Wizard's Pupils tier over on Patreon, just head to Patreon.com/lotramapod to sign up!
Lord of Minas Morgul, Captain of Sauron's armies, Leader of the Nazgûl: He is the Witch-King of Angmar. But...where exactly is Angmar? And what is a witch-king? And how is he connected to the Barrow Wights that we see in The Fellowship of the Ring? Find out the answers to all this and more as we talk all things Angmar in this week's episode! Map of Arnor Our Patreon is live! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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. We discuss how he got started in Tolkien content creation, the push back he received as a person of color in a stereotypically white space, his advice for other content creators, and of course some hot takes and opinions! Knew Betta's Linktree Our Patreon is live! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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 Earth! Thank you for the incredible support you've given me this past year, here's to 50 more! Our Patreon is live! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Segment Stings by Peter Owens & Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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, and along the way meet Glaurung, Father of Dragons, who isn't done yet meddling in Turin Turambar's life. Find out the fate of the Children of Hurin, along with Morwen and Hurin himself, in this week's episode! Map of Beleriand Hurin's Family Tree Patreon Survey Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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 a dragon on the way, will his presence in the hidden kingdom bring victory or disaster? Find out on this week’s episode! Map of Beleriand Hurin's Family Tree The Dragon Helm of Dor-Lomin Patreon Survey Support Ashley's Go Fund Me! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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, living as an outlaw in the Wild, until his friend Beleg Strongbow finds him and talks some sense into him (but not much). Hear all about it in this week's episode! Map of Beleriand Hurin's Family Tree The Dragon Helm of Dor-Lomin Patreon Survey Support Ashley's Go Fund Me! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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! Map of Beleriand Hurin's Family Tree The Dragon Helm of Dor-Lomin Patreon Survey Support Ashley's Go Fund Me! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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 the tide in the War of the Ring. But who are these strange Northerners? How did the come to be so bonded with their horses? And is Eowyn, shieldmaiden of the House of Eorl, unique, or one in a long line of fearsome female warriors? Find out on this week's episode! Patreon Survey Support Ashley's Go Fund Me! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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 life? And what did they do in the service of the Dark Lord Sauron? Find out all this and more on this week's episode! Patreon Survey Support Ashley's Go Fund Me! Our Sponsors: The Ex-Baptist Sister's Podcast and Things You Can Do To submit a question to the show and to find all of my Social Media go to lotramapod.com Theme Music by Michael McBride Cover Art by Lauren Ciatti
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 discuss good and evil, pain and addiction, love and pity, and incontinence. Also, Frodo and Sam's Special Boat for Boys™ . 9:30 | Illustrated Hobbit Reddit Post 11:30 | Film Depiction Blog Post 23:45 | Anti-Climacus (Soren Kierkegaard), The Sickness Unto Death (Normally Peter try to put the edition and page, but I got this off the internet because I couldn't find my copy of this text - it's probably in a box somewhere in the basement, but I promise a cursory google search will confirm it's factuality!) Things You Can Do, Season 1 Soundtrack Submit a question and follow me on social media!
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