Austin Allen, Jake Berg

The Big Dog Podcast

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Tired of reading alone? Join the Big Dogs (Austin & Jake) in our weekly book club where we have a lighthearted and insightful conversation about one or two chapters every week. We offer an enjoyable breakdown and make predictions along the way. We’ve already covered the Lord of the Rings trilogy and are currently reading Mistborn - Era One.

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Austin Allen, Jake Berg

Episodes

Chapters 2 & 3 | Mistborn: The Final Empire 13.01.2026 1:23:44

Join the Big Dogs (Austin & Jake) as they discuss the events surrounding chapters 2 & 3 of Mistborn: The Final Empire. We have a fun conversation about Kelsier, Vin, Dockson and Lord Ruler.

Prologue & Chapter 1 | Mistborn: The Final Empire 05.01.2026 1:30:10

The Big Dogs (Austin and Jake) embark on a new adventure as they begin the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson. Join them as the go over the Prologue and Chapter 1 of Mistborn: The Final Empire.

Big Dog Podcast Season 2 Promo & Book Reveal 29.12.2025 2:06

The Lord of the Rings series may be complete, but the Big Dogs aren't done just yet! Join the Big Dogs as they announce the next book series that they will be reading for the first time and dissecting weekly.

Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Reflection Podcast 29.12.2025 58:15

Join the Big Dogs as they take one last look back at the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books. We go over questions like favorite character, biggest letdown, funniest moment and much more!

Book 6, Chapter 9: The Grey Havens | The Return of the King 28.12.2025 54:32

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 9: The Grey Havens.

Book 6, Chapter 8: The Scouring of the Shire | The Return of the King 22.12.2025 1:07:44

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 8: The Scouring of the Shire.

Book 6, Chapters 6 & 7: Many Partings & Homeward Bound | The Return of the King 16.12.2025 1:02:44

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapters 6 & 7: Many Partings & Homeward Bound.

Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King | The Return of the King 05.12.2025 46:53

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 5: The Steward and the King.

Book 6, Chapter 4: The Field of Cormallen | The Return of the King 29.11.2025 55:33

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 4: The Field of Cormallen.

Book 6, Chapter 3: Mount Doom | The Return of the King 26.11.2025 1:04:17

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 3: Mount Doom.

Book 6, Chapter 2: The Land of Shadow | The Return of the King 26.11.2025 1:01:51

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 2: The Land of Shadow.

Book 6, Chapter 1: The Tower of Cirith Ungol | The Return of the King 21.11.2025 1:13:42

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 6, Chapter 1: The Tower of Cirith Ungol.

Book 5, Chapters 9 & 10: The Last Debate & The Black Gate Opens | The Return of the King 16.11.2025 1:13:45

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapters 9 & 10: The Last Debate & The Black Gate Opens.

Book 5, Chapters 7 & 8: The Pyre of Denethor & The Houses of Healing | The Return of the King 09.11.2025 1:05:41

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapters 7 & 8: The Pyre of Denethor & The Houses of Healing.

Book 5, Chapters 5 & 6: The Ride of the Rohirrim & The Battle of the Pelennor Fields | The Return of the King 26.10.2025 55:50

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapters 5 & 6: The Ride of the Rohirrim & The Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

Book 5, Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor | The Return of the King 13.10.2025 1:24:13

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor.

Book 5, Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan | The Return of the King 05.10.2025 51:39

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan.

Book 5, Chapter 2: The Passing of the Grey Company | The Return of the King 01.10.2025 1:09:25

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapter 2: The Passing of the Grey Company.

Book 5, Chapter 1: Minas Tirith | The Return of the King 26.09.2025 1:02:06

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Book 5, Chapter 1: Minas Tirith.

Book 4, Chapter 10: The Choices of Master Samwise | The Two Towers 16.09.2025 56:33

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapter 10: The Choices of Master Samwise.

Book 4, Chapter 9: Shelob's Lair | The Two Towers 12.09.2025 56:46

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapter 9: Shelob's Lair.

Book 4, Chapters 7 & 8 : Journey to the Cross-roads & The Stairs of Cirith Ungol | The Two Towers 01.09.2025 1:19:28

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapters 7 & 8 : Journey to the Cross-roads & The Stairs of Cirith Ungol.

Book 4, Chapter 6: The Forbidden Pool | The Two Towers 28.08.2025 1:00:56

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapter 6: The Forbidden Pool.

Book 4, Chapter 5: The Window on the West | The Two Towers 28.08.2025 1:02:55

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapter 5: The Window on the West.

Book 4, Chapter 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit | The Two Towers 10.08.2025 49:48

Join the Big Dogs as they go over the Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, Book 4, Chapter 4: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit.