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- What is the Light of Eärendil?
In the depths of Cirith Ungol, our two hobbit heroes almost despair when Frodo remembers something, a gift given to him by the Lady Galadriel in Lothlorien, a small crystal phial containing the Light of Eärendil. Grabbing it, light bursts forward, illuminating the cavern and driving back the mighty spider Shelob! But what is the light of Eärendil, where does it come from, and why is Shelob so afraid of it? Find out all this and more on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!
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Music by Michael McBride
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28 min - What is the Hidden City of Gondolin? Part 2: The Fall
On this week's episode we continue the story of Gondolin as it falls to ruin in the aftermath of treachery and devastating war, as well at looking at the impact the story of Gondolin had on the creation not just of The Silmarillion, but The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit!
The House of Hador
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35 min - What is the Hidden City of Gondolin? Part 1: The Rise
Hidden deep in the mountains of Beleriand, there is a city. A haven from evil, and a place of beauty and light. This is the City of Gondolin, the hidden realm of King Turgon. On this week's episode, we'll look at the rise of Gondolin and see its glory before its tragic downfall.
Noldor Royal Family Tree
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36 min - Where are the Dwarves in the Fight Against Sauron?
Humans, Elves, Hobbits, Ents, Eagles, we see all of these groups working together to fight Sauron, but the Dwarves just don't seem to be involved. What gives? What are those Dwarves up to during The War of the Ring? Find out on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!
The Song of During by Clamavi De Proundis
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30 min - Mailbag: Saruman, Grima, Numenor, The Silmarillion, and Secret Santa presents
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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Music by Michael McBride
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32 min - What's the Difference Between Goblins, Orcs, and Uruk-Hai?
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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34 min - Who Is Tom Bombadil?
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
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Music by Michael McBride
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32 min - Why Did It Take Aragorn So Long To Become King?
Strider, Ranger of the North. Aragorn, son of Arathorn, chief of the Dúnedain. Elessar, heir of Isildur. He has many names and many titles, but he's 87 years old in Lord of the Rings and still not King! What's taking him so long? Find out on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!
Line of the Kings of Arnor
Line of the Kings of Gondor (more detail than you need but, hey check it out)
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30 min - Why Do Dwarves and Elves Hate Each Other?
Athens and Sparta. Rome and Carthage. England and pretty much everyone. These are the rivalries that have shaped our world, and Middle Earth is no different. The rivalry between the Elves and the Dwarves stretches back to the very beginning of Arda. How did it start? Why do they still no get along? Find out on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!
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26 min - Where Do Dwarves Come From?
In Middle Earth, almost all of the focus is on Elves and Men, but relatively little is spent on the third major race: the Dwarves. Who are the Dwarves? Where do they come from? Why do they look similar to, but also very distinct from, Men and Elves? And how does their origin influence the creation of the Ents and the Eagles? Find out on this week's episode of The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast!
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About The Lord of the Rings AMA Podcast
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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!