Fool of a Took Podcast

Fool of a Took Podcast
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One does not simply walk into serious discussion…  Fool of a Took Podcast  is a show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense!  Enter the Shire-adjacent mind of Chris, your host, guide, and certified Fool of a Took as he sets out to read The Lord of the Rings for the very first time, joined by his book-loving wife RJ, fellow first-time reader and baker Laura, and Laura’s husband Patrick, a devoted Tolkien super-fan.   Fool of a Took is your book-club companion through Middle-earth—whether you’re discovering LOTR for the first time, revisiting it again, or geeking out as a lifelong Tolkien fan.

  1. 16h ago

    055 - One Does Simply Walk into Mordor when "The Black Gate Opens"

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 10: The Black Gate Opens from "The Return of the King". The Captains of the West march straight toward Mordor on what is essentially a 7,000-man suicide mission. Along the way, Aragorn restores the symbols of Gondor, soldiers begin to break under the terror of Mordor, and Sauron patiently draws the army deeper into his trap. At the Black Gate, the Mouth of Sauron arrives with horrifying evidence that Frodo and Sam may have been captured, Gandalf refuses his terms, and the full strength of Mordor pours out to surround the army. Conversation Topics Merry watches the army leave Minas Tirith while Pippin marches toward Mordor Aragorn restores the fallen king at the Crossroads and publicly reclaims Gondor Gandalf refuses to attack Minas Morgul and protects Frodo’s secret path Sauron lures the army forward with silence, fear, and a deliberately weak ambush Aragorn shows mercy to soldiers who cannot face the terror of Mordor The Mouth of Sauron reveals Frodo and Sam’s possessions and offers Sauron’s terms Gandalf rejects the bargain and takes back the mithril coat, cloak, and sword Mordor’s armies surround the Captains of the West at the Black Gate Timestamps 00:00 The Black Gate is closed… opened… somewhat unlocked 06:56 Merry is left behind as the army marches east 10:19 Aragorn restores the king at the Crossroads 17:28 Mablung returns and the army walks into Sauron’s ambush 24:04 Leaving Ithilien and entering the nightmare of Mordor 29:46 The army camps within sight of the Black Gate 38:48 The Mouth of Sauron arrives 45:08 Frodo and Sam’s belongings are revealed 50:26 Gandalf rejects Sauron’s terms 52:30 The trap is sprung and Mordor attacks 56:46 Pippin saves Beregond and kills the troll chieftain 58:05 “The Eagles are coming!” and the end of Book Five 1:05:48 Why the Mouth of Sauron is such a great villain 1:17:05 Where the hell are Legolas and Gimli? 1:26:42 Food for Thought This weeks "Food for Thought": Troll Blood Soup I know, it would have been a cool cocktail, but after what I did to my co-hosts last week, I couldn't. Instead, a thick and lumpy black bean soup would have to suffice. Adapted from: https://cookieandkate.com/spicy-vegan-black-bean-soup/ 1 Tblsp olive oil1 medium onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans black beans 2 cups veg or chicken broth 1 tsp sherry vinegarsalt & pepper to taste Cook onion, celery, and carrots in oil for 10-15 min. Add garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Add beans and broth, then simmer 30 min. Blend some or all of the soup, depending on how chunky you want it. Stir in sherry vinegar. I doctored mine with cayenne and lime for more heat and acid, plus extra liquid since I blended all the beans. Add salt and pepper to taste. I also added black food coloring because it wasn’t dark enough to be troll blood. If you don’t eat a lot of beans, beware the revenge of the troll… ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG: Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard) Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815) Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023) Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525) Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731) Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  2. Aug 12

    054 - "The Last Debate"... Marching Straight into Mordor?

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 9: The Last Debate from "The Return of the King". The battle is won, but the war definitely isn’t. This week, the fellowship finally gets the story of Aragorn and the Army of the Dead before Gandalf gathers the leaders of the West for one last, slightly suicidal strategy session. We talk ghost armies, Legolas discovering the sea, Aragorn coming into his own, Sauron’s greatest weakness, and why marching directly toward Mordor might actually be the only plan left. Plus, Laura turns the Shadow Host into extremely alcoholic ghost Jell-O shots, which goes about as well as you’d expect. Conversation Topics Legolas and Gimli reunite with Merry and Pippin The story behind Aragorn and the Army of the Dead How the Corsairs of Umbar were defeated Why Aragorn released the Oathbreakers The themes of hope and fear in The Last Debate Why Gandalf says they can’t defeat Sauron by force Aragorn’s decision to march on the Black Gate The plan to distract Sauron while Frodo finishes his mission Aragorn finally comes into his own as king How Tolkien’s World War I experience influenced this chapter Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Chapter 9: “The Last Debate” 03:24 Tolkien finally fills in the missing pieces of the battle 05:33 Legolas and Gimli head into Minas Tirith to find the hobbits 09:30 Legolas hears the call of the sea 15:35 Aragorn’s desperate race toward Minas Tirith 22:38 Aragorn captures the Corsair fleet 28:48 The Last Debate begins 30:24 Gandalf explains why Sauron cannot be defeated by force 37:29 Aragorn makes the call: they’re marching on Mordor 41:08 7,000 soldiers against the might of Mordor 43:06 Aragorn is finally coming into his own 52:07 The important question: How exactly do ghosts run? 1:05:10 Aragorn releases the Army of the Dead 1:09:45 Where is Faramir during all of this? 1:14:42 Food for Though1:19:02 Next week: “The Black Gate Opens” 1:23:22 What happens to Fool of a Took after LOTR? This weeks "Food for Thought": The Shadow Host Jello Shots This week we honor the good work of the Shadow Host by making jello shots in their likeness. Or something. 1 6-oz packet blue jello 1 packet unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup vodka (I used Everclear because I ran out of vodka and regretted it... we ALL regretted it) 1/4 cup Gordon's strawberry gin 1/4 cup ginger beer 1 cup hot water In a medium-sized bowl, bloom the gelatin in the liquor/ginger beer mix. Add hot water and jello packet. Pour into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 3-5 hours. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut your army out. Add candy eyes (they will not stick) and a toothpick sword! I added a small amount of edible glitter and a drop of black food coloring to make them less neon blue. ----------------------------------------------------Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: ExplicitSupport the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris NewhardGot a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.comFollow the fools on IG:Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard)Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815)Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023)Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525)Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731)Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  3. Aug 5

    053 - Dr. Aragorn Will See You Now in "The Houses of Healing"

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 8: The Houses of Healing from "The Return of the King". Chris, Patrick, Laura, and Robbie Jean return to Minas Tirith for one of the most hopeful chapters in The Return of the King. As Merry, Éowyn, and Faramir struggle against the Black Breath, Aragorn enters the Houses of Healing and finally begins to look like the king he was born to become. Along the way, the hosts debate Tolkien’s best healing scenes, share the recurring nightmares that would become their own “Black Breath,” and spend far too much time laughing at Gondor’s endlessly talkative healers. Between thoughtful discussions and the usual chaos, this episode reminds everyone why the quieter chapters often have the biggest emotional payoff.Conversation TopicsMerry and Pippin reunite after the battleThe Black Breath and magical depressionAragorn refuses to claim the throneFaramir recognizes his kingÉowyn’s wounds go beyond the battlefieldSassy Aragorn returns with healing handsThe hosts reveal their worst recurring nightmaresTimestamps00:00 No Laughing in the Houses of Healing04:22 Merry Wanders Through a Hateful Dream13:16 The Hands of a King20:24 Aragorn Secretly Enters Minas Tirith29:04 Faramir, Éowyn, and Merry Need Healing38:02 Aragorn Awakens Éowyn47:02 The People Discover Their King53:02 The Hosts Face the Black Breath1:12:55 Faramir Recognizes Aragorn1:22:04 Food for Thought: Healing Herbal TeaToday's "Food for Thought": The Tea of HealingThe Athelas tea that Aragorn made filled the room with a lovely, sweet scent and healed our heroes. Rather than spraying my co-hosts down with perfume, I brought one of my favorite delicious-smelling herbal teas.No recipe for this one. If you're looking for ideas, the tea I used had chamomile, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rose hip, valerian root, hibiscus, and cornflower. Enjoy with pinkies out and be healed!----------------------------------------------------Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: ExplicitSupport the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris NewhardGot a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.comFollow the fools on IG:Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard)Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815)Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023)Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525)Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731)Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  4. Jul 29

    052 - Why "The Pyre of Denethor" is So Tragic

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 7: The Pyre of Denethor from "The Return of the King". While the Battle of the Pelennor Fields rages below, Gandalf and Pippin race back through Minas Tirith to save Faramir from his own father. Denethor reveals the source of his despair, rejects the return of the king, and chooses fire over hope. The group discusses Denethor’s manipulation through the palantír, Gandalf’s impossible decision, Pippin’s growing trauma, and the symbolic end of Gondor’s stewards. Laura also serves flaming Old Fashioned's, which goes about as safely as expected. Also, Warriors of Virtue FTW. Conversation Topics Gandalf’s decision to save Faramir Denethor’s despair and the palantír Hope, pride, and the choice of death Pippin’s transformation through trauma The end of Gondor’s stewards Flaming Old Fashioneds and bad decisions Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to The Pyre of Denethor 04:07 Gandalf and Pippin race to save Faramir 07:35 Beregond defends the House of the Stewards 11:30 Denethor declares Gondor has failed 18:07 Denethor reveals the Palantír25:02 Denethor chooses fire over hope 33:36 Gandalf chooses Faramir over the battlefield 39:31 Food for Thought: The heathen kings 46:26 Was Denethor mad or manipulated? 53:04 How Denethor’s death changes Pippin 59:06 Flaming Old Fashioned's close the episode Today's "Food for Thought": The Old-Fashioned Pyre of Denethor This week, we raise a toast to Denethor's charred remains. I figured his signature cocktail would be an Old Fashioned, because of course it would. However, to make it a little more personal, I SET IT ON FIRE!Old Fashioned Recipe1.5 oz bourbon whiskey1 tsp simple syrup2 dashes bittersOrange peelLuxardo cherriesCombine bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a glass with ice. Add some of the cherry syrup if you want a touch more sweetness. Stir or shake until cold, then strain into a heavy whiskey glass with a large ice cube. Twist an orange peel over the top and drop into the drink. Add 1 cherry. For the flaming element, I made a small boat by slicing off the end of a lime, then sprinkling sugar on top. Place the lime boat on top of each drink. Then drip some 151-proof liquor onto the sugar and light it with a long lighter or match. PLEASE PLEASE blow it out and let the glass cool for a hot second before drinking ! ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG:Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard) Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815) Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023) Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525) Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731) Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  5. Jul 22

    051 - "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields" is Peak Tolkien

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields from "The Return of the King". After a five-month hiatus (and one new baby later), the Fellowship of Fools returns to tackle one of Tolkien’s greatest chapters. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields delivers everything: Théoden’s heroic charge, Éowyn’s unforgettable stand against the Witch-king, Merry’s unlikely heroics, Aragorn’s dramatic arrival, and enough battlefield twists to keep everyone guessing. The crew also debates Tolkien’s writing choices, uncovers hidden callbacks dating back to Tom Bombadil, and wrestles with one very controversial ending. Conversation Topics Returning after five months and welcoming the newest member of the Fellowship Théoden’s legendary charge and the Rohirrim’s arrival Éowyn and Merry fulfill the Witch-king’s prophecy Théoden’s final moments and Éomer’s rise as King Aragorn’s arrival and the turning of the battle Tolkien’s long-term storytelling pays off with Merry’s Barrow-blade Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back after a five-month break 02:10 Recapping The Ride of the Rohirrim 04:25 The Witch-king faces the Riders of Rohan 06:05 Théoden’s charge changes the battle 12:00 Théoden falls beneath Snowmane15:20 Éowyn reveals her identity 20:15 Merry strikes the Witch-king 22:05 Éowyn defeats the Lord of the Nazgûl 24:15 Théoden’s final words 31:00 Éomer becomes King of Rohan 38:05 Aragorn arrives with the Black Fleet 43:45 Tolkien’s hidden payoff with Merry’s Barrow-blade 58:30 Discussing Tolkien’s historical influences and language 01:03:30 Arwen’s banner and the return of hope 01:07:20 Food for Thought 01:14:35 Birthday cake Today's "Food for Thought": The Cake of the Pelennor FieldsIn honor of Chris’s birthday and his inability to read a map, I made a Minas Tirith and Pelennor Fields cake. Use any dense cake and frosting recipe that is sturdy enough to cut and stack. I used buttermilk chocolate cake, chocolate filling, and vanilla buttercream. Bake two 8-inch round cakes and let them cool. Slice one cake in half, fill it, add a thin crumb coat, and chill for 30 minutes. From the second cake, cut six circles in gradually smaller sizes using cutters, cups, or whatever you have. Stack them with frosting between each layer, secure with a skewer, and chill again. Tint buttercream green, gray, blue, and black. Decorate the bottom cake as the Pelennor Fields with grass, roads, the Anduin River, the Rammas Echor, and small Corsair ships. Place the stacked Minas Tirith tower at the edge, decorate it with stonework, and use a silver candle for the highest point. Finish by placing candles across the fields to represent the fires of Mordor. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG:Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard) Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815) Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023) Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525) Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731) Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  6. Jul 15

    050 - "The Ride of the Rohirrim" Shatters the Darkness

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim from "The Return of the King".The Rohirrim are closing in on Minas Tirith, but an enemy army blocks the road and no one inside the city knows they are coming. With the help of the mysterious Wild Men of the Drúadan Forest, Théoden discovers a secret path that could preserve Rohan’s greatest advantage: surprise.Conversation TopicsA quick recap of the Siege of Gondor and Merry’s quiet journey among the Riders of RohanThe enemy blockade and the Rohirrim’s desperate need for a hidden pathGhân-buri-Ghân and the Wild Men of the Drúadan ForestAncient roads, forgotten peoples, and the tension between nature and industryHirgon’s death and the unanswered Red ArrowThéoden’s strategy and the power of secrecy and timingThe dawn charge on the Pelennor Fields and Tolkien’s epic depiction of battleTimestamps00:00 Welcome and Siege of Gondor recap05:30 Merry among the Rohirrim and the blocked road10:45 Meeting Ghân-buri-Ghân and discovering the secret path16:30 Ancient roads, language, and forgotten peoples22:00 Hirgon’s death and the Red Arrow27:30 Théoden’s battle plan and the importance of secrecy33:00 The changing wind and the approach of dawn38:30 The charge of the Rohirrim45:00 Themes, Tolkien’s language, and chapter analysis52:00 Final thoughts and Food for ThoughtToday's "Food for Thought": Bowl of RocksIn this chapter, Ghan-buri-Ghan suggested that men must eat rocks because of their skill in stonework. That felt like an excellent opportunity to make some edible rocks. Based on this recipe: (https://hungryhappenings.com/my-dad-r...)I added extra Oreo crumbs to make some rocks darker, some natural/red cocoa powder to add another color, and they all looked shockingly natural and tasted amazing!----------------------------------------------------Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: ExplicitSupport the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (  / foolofatookpodcast  )TikTok: (  / foolofatookpodcast  ) Original music for the show composed by Chris NewhardGot a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.comFollow the fools on IG:Chris (  / chrisnewhard  )Robbie Jean (  / robbiejean815  )Pat (  / rolling.seas2023  )Laura (  / kennylaura525  )Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq...)

  7. Jul 8

    049 - Fire, Fear, and the Fall of Hope in "The Siege of Gondor"

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor from "The Return of the King". The walls of Minas Tirith are tested, Denethor fully loses the plot, Faramir gets sent into a nightmare, and the Witch-king arrives at the gate like Middle-earth’s final boss. Conversation Topics Pippin’s first day in the Tower Guard and his uneasy place inside Minas Tirith Faramir’s return, his encounter with Frodo and Sam, and Denethor’s fury over the Ring Gandalf trying to piece together Frodo’s fate, Aragorn’s Palantír move, and Mordor’s timing The fall of Osgiliath, Faramir’s doomed retreat, and the rescue by Prince Imrahil and the Swan Knights Denethor’s collapse, his grief over Faramir, and the horrifying funeral pyre plan Grond, the Witch-king, and Gandalf’s stand at the broken gate Shadowfax, Rohan’s horns, flaming bananas foster, and the chapter’s massive cliffhanger Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back for “The Siege of Gondor” 08:30 Faramir flees Nazgûl, and Gandalf rides out 15:28 Gandalf pieces together Mordor’s attack timing 23:07 Gandalf returns as Faramir holds the rear 30:25 Mordor surrounds Minas Tirith with fire 38:26 Pippin discovers Denethor’s funeral pyre plan 43:05 The Witch-king faces Gandalf before Rohan arrives 49:42 Pippin sees Faramir’s nobility and sorrow 56:26 Denethor, Boromir, Faramir, and the Ring 1:05:26 The crew considers Denethor’s possible Palantír 1:13:22 The Witch-king terrifies, but Shadowfax stands firm 1:18:46 Food for Thought brings flaming bananas foster Today's "Food For Thought": The Flames of Gondor The amount of fire in this chapter was brutal. So of course, I had to use fire in my treat! Right? During the episode, I sort of followed this recipe: https://kitchen-catastrophe.com/kitchen-catastrophe/kc-155-bananas-fosterIt failed because I tried to leave out the alcohol for RJ, spoon out her portion, and then add the alcohol for the rest. I think you need the alcohol to get the right consistency for the sauce. ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow the fools on IG:Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard) Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815) Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023) Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525) Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731) Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

  8. Jul 1

    048 - King Theoden leads "The Muster of Rohan"

    This week we discuss book 5, chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan from "The Return of the King". The Riders of Rohan gather, the Red Arrow arrives, and Théoden prepares to lead 6,000 horsemen into the shadow of Mordor. In this chapter, Merry feels smaller than ever, Aragorn is presumed extremely dead, Dunharrow gets deeply creepy, and the hosts of Rohan ride toward Minas Tirith with very little hope and, somehow, excellent snack energy. Conversation Topics Where is Merry? Merry hangs with Théoden, tells Shire stories, and realizes the world is way too big Dunharrow shows up with creepy roads, fat haunted statues, and very bad mountain vibes Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli enter the Paths of the Dead, so naturally everyone assumes they’re super dead Hirgon arrives with the Red Arrow, which is basically Gondor’s “please help, everything is on fire” text Théoden has to ride for Minas Tirith while Rohan is also actively getting attacked The Dawnless Day begins, which is a pretty aggressive way for Mordor to ruin breakfast Théoden tells Merry to stay home, and Dernhelm immediately says, “Absolutely not, get on the horse” Dunharrow, fey, sundered, wold, Dernhelm, all of it Timestamps 00:00:00 - The Mustard of Rohan begins 00:04:31 - Merry rides with King Théoden 00:09:54 - The Rohirrim arrive at Dunharrow 00:12:08 - Creepy roads, statues, and mountain ghosts 00:19:27 - Aragorn enters the Paths of the Dead 00:23:25 - Hirgon brings the Red Arrow 00:30:41 - Mordor brings the Dawnless Day 00:36:06 - Dernhelm secretly takes Merry to war 00:39:06 - Rohan rides into the deepening shadow 00:40:20 - Debating Tolkien’s timeline and chapter pacing 00:50:25 - The Púkel-men and forgotten civilizations 01:01:19 - Debating the Red Arrow’s big moment 01:10:50 - Dernhelm means secret helmet, apparently 01:13:46 - Food for Thought: chocolate Red Arrows 01:20:25 - Next week: The Siege of Gondor Today's "Food For Thought": The Red Arrow of Gondor Melt milk chocolate, tempering if you want a shiny, firm finish. Dip pretzel rods in chocolate and cool on parchment. If the chocolate gets too thick, gently rewarm it. Melt dark chocolate and add black food coloring if desired. Pipe thick 2-inch lines onto parchment, then drag one side with a fork to shape them like feathers. Make more than you think you’ll need, then freeze until firm. Cut the centers out of large strawberries and dry them well. To assemble, wear food-safe gloves to avoid fingerprints. Trim excess chocolate from the base of each pretzel rod. Working with frozen feathers, gently melt the smooth edge of each feather against a warm plate, then press it onto the pretzel rod and hold until set. Dry the inside of each strawberry again, pipe in a dollop of chocolate, and press the pretzel rod into place, handling as little as possible.Once you are done swearing about chocolate, admire your creations! ---------------------------------------------------- Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings. Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @FoolofaTookPodcast Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/foolofatookpodcast/) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@foolofatookpodcast) Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.comFollow the fools on IG: Chris (https://www.instagram.com/chrisnewhard) Robbie Jean (https://www.instagram.com/robbiejean815)Pat (https://www.instagram.com/rolling.seas2023) Laura (https://www.instagram.com/kennylaura525) Listen on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fool-of-a-took-podcast/id1770780731) Listen on Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3myYq2eUbKMMtiV7qAl7)

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One does not simply walk into serious discussion…  Fool of a Took Podcast  is a show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense!  Enter the Shire-adjacent mind of Chris, your host, guide, and certified Fool of a Took as he sets out to read The Lord of the Rings for the very first time, joined by his book-loving wife RJ, fellow first-time reader and baker Laura, and Laura’s husband Patrick, a devoted Tolkien super-fan.   Fool of a Took is your book-club companion through Middle-earth—whether you’re discovering LOTR for the first time, revisiting it again, or geeking out as a lifelong Tolkien fan.

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