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. 4d ago

    045 "The Two Towers" Movie Breakdown: What Changed and Why

    For the premiere of Season 3, Chris, Robbie Jean, Pat, and Laura revisit the nearly four-hour film, argue over what was changed, what was improved, what got absolutely butchered, and why Peter Jackson technically made The One-and-a-Half Towers. Conversation Topics Returning for a special Two Towers extended-edition movie breakdown First impressions and why the film may work better than the book for some Peter Jackson’s rearranged structure and the “1.5 Towers” problem Frodo, Sam, and Gollum’s changed roles on screen Faramir, Boromir flashbacks, Denethor, and the controversial Osgiliath detour Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli as the chaotic hunter trio Helm’s Deep, the elves, Théoden, Éowyn, Éomer, and Rohan’s bigger emotional stakes Gandalf the White, Shadowfax, Balrog chaos, and wizard rebirth logistics Merry, Pippin, Treebeard, and the return of Tom Bombadil energy Orcs, Uruk-hai, Saruman, Sauron, and simplified movie villain politics Final rapid-fire notes, fan-club credits, Army of Darkness references, and Season 3 teases Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to the special Two Towers book-to-movie breakdown 03:11 - First impressions after reading the book and surviving the extended edition 06:06 - Peter Jackson’s “One-and-a-Half Towers” structure 08:30 - Favorite movie moments, from the Dead Marshes to Helm’s Deep 13:56 - Frodo, Sam, Gollum, and the movie’s changed approach to the ring journey 28:41 - Faramir, Boromir flashbacks, Denethor drama, and the Osgiliath detour 34:07 - Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli become the chaotic hunter trio 42:10 - The warg attack, Aragorn’s fake death, and the road to Helm’s Deep 50:41 - Aragorn, Arwen, Éowyn, stew, and complicated romance energy 54:45 - Éomer, Théoden, Théodred, Gríma, and Rohan’s reshaped story 01:01:01 - Helm’s Deep, the elves, Gandalf, Shadowfax, and naked wizard time 01:06:51 - Merry, Pippin, Treebeard, Entdraft, and Tom Bombadil energy 01:10:57 - Orcs, Uruk-hai, Saruman, Sauron, and Isengard management problems 01:17:32 - Food for Thought begins: Guacamole and fancy tortilla chips Food for Thought: I had to watch the extended edition twice to prep for this episode, so I didn't make anything from scratch. Enter: store-bought guacamole and corn chips. ---------------------------------------------------- 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)

    1h 30m

  2. Season 3, Episode 1 Trailer

    Season 3: The Return of the (Podcast)

    It's time to break out The Return of the King. Season 3 begins June 10th. Don't be late.

    3 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    044 - "The Choices of Master Samwise" Will Haunt Him Forever - SEASON TWO FINALE

    For the SEASON 2 FINALE, we discuss book 4, chapter 10, "The Choices of Master Samwise", the final chapter of The Two Towers. Thanks for an amazing season! We'll be back for Season Three: "The Return of the King" in Spring, 2026! Conversation Topics The battle between Sam and Shelob Sam's transformation into the true Ring bearer The emotional weight of Frodo’s presumed death The significance of language, translation, and elvish tongues Orc hierarchy, names, and the humanization of the enemy The symbolism of the ring’s increasing power The chapter’s narrative style and Tolkien's portrayal of suffering The poor tale of Uftak's betrayal The setup for The Return of the King and season three Timestamps 00:00 - Intro and season finale celebration 02:50 - Recap of Shelob’s Lair (Chapter 9) 04:40 - Sam’s fight with Shelob: anger, courage, and violence 09:10 - Sam channels elvish language, invokes light 12:04 - Sam takes Frodo’s gear, becomes the lone Ring bearer 16:30 - Final ascent, surrounded by orcs, ring on finger 20:44 - Orc captains’ banter, insights into Mordor’s military state 24:44 - Orc discussion of Frodo’s body, Sam’s exhaustion 27:46 - The orc hierarchy and their views on Shelob 30:58 - Orc discovery of Frodo, Sam’s near-breakdown 36:08 - The impenetrable doors, Sam’s desperate attempt to rescue Frodo 37:48 - Reflection on Shelob as a creature and the emotional ambivalence 43:17 - Shelob’s POV, her instincts, and Tolkien’s storytelling mastery 47:30 - Physicality of Shelob’s attack and Sam’s resilience 49:11 - Frodo’s presumed death, Sam’s heartbreak 55:22 - The overarching war effort, the fate of Middle-earth 59:56 - Reflection on Frodo and Sam’s leadership, and key themes1 :02:10 - Language translation, the ring’s influence 1:09:34 - Uftak’s story, the brutalities of orc life 1:11:51 - Orcs’ perception of Frodo as “precious” 1:13:38 - The “Shelob’s Venom” drink 1:20:42 - Season finale thoughts, foreshadowing for The Return of the King 1:22:24 - Announcing the next season, gratitude, and closing notes Todays "Food for Thought": Shelob's Venom Cocktail After Sam stabbed Shelob, she had green ooze coming from her eye and left a trail of green-yellow slime. I thought it would be fun to drink it. I know it's not the same as her venom but oh well, it makes a better name! I was inspired by an "Ecto Cooler" cocktail that had the right color. Going off that recipe, the base of the drink was a tangerine/orange juice. To make it green, I added blue curacao, which conveniently happens to be orange-flavored. It turned green, but not green ENOUGH, so I did add some food coloring. -Tangerine/orange juice -Blue curacao -Vodka (or any clear liquor) -Green food coloring -Club soda/citrus flavored seltzer I made small shooters for the podcast, but you could play with proportions to make a larger cocktail. Start with about half a glass of juice, then add enough blue curacao to get it pretty green. Add food coloring until you're happy with the color. I used thick gel food coloring and mixed it with gin to thin it and make it pourable. At this point, the drink is very weak, so add as much liquor as you would like to strengthen it. It's also pretty sweet, so I cut it with some seltzer to lighten it up a bit. Cheers! ---------------------------------------------------- Content Warning: Explicit Support the pod on Youtube! @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)

    1h 24m

  4. 11/12/2025

    043 - Tolkien Terrifies Us All in "Shelob's Lair"

    This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The creepy journey through Shelob’s lair and those dark tunnelsGollum’s long game—what he’s really up toFrodo’s use of the Elven light and its deep loreThe terrifying history of Shelob and UngoliantWhat Frodo’s silent words really meanOur hilarious attempt to recreate Shelob with crab cakesThe epic showdown and Frodo’s moment of hopeThe upcoming finale of The Two Towers and what’s next for the podcastTimestamps: 00:00 – Kick off01:10 – Frodo, Sam, and Gollum’s crazy journey so far02:26 – Gollum’s sneaky long-term plans04:08 – Walking into Shelob’s lair—dark, dense, and terrifying05:50 – Facing Shelob—and her ancient evil roots07:25 – The horror of the mountain tunnels & the dark, sticky environment09:09 – Frodo pulls out the Elven light & what it really means11:37 – Gollum’s betrayal and the attack on Sam13:26 – The deep lore behind Shelob & Ungoliant’s history14:36 – Frodo’s secret elvish words 19:38 – Frodo’s shining sword scene 21:47 – Shelob’s ancient lineage & her role in Middle-earth’s dark history25:28 – How Sauron views Shelob & why she’s there27:14 – Gollum reappears & Sam’s brave fight to save Frodo30:42 – Frodo’s sense of duty & that dangerous naivety36:47 – The mysterious “Watchers” 44:12 – The lore of the great light52:43 – The deep backstory of Ungoliant & how Shelob fits into it55:28 – Tolkien’s weird words & what they really mean58:22 – Sting’s glow and how it signals danger1:06:50 – The hilarious crab cake Shelob & all our chaos1:12:06 – Wrapping up & looking ahead to the final chapter and next seasonTodays "Food for Thought": Shelob Crab CakesHonestly, I just wanted to make a Shelob model out of food. The crab legs are entirely extraneous, but they made such perfect spider legs!!I used this recipe: https://sugarspunrun.com/maryland-crab-cake-recipe/#recipe. It was FABULOUS! While they were baking, I steamed some dungeoness crab legs in the oven. To create the spider, I made one extra large crab cake and one smaller one. Once baked (the crab cakes, not me), I pushed candy eyeballs into the smaller one to make the head, and then painstakingly balanced the crab legs around the body. If you can get this thing to stand up, it looks super impressive (and hilarious)!----------------------------------------------------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)

    1h 18m

  5. 11/05/2025

    042 - Anxiety Climbs in "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol"

    This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Frodo’s mental exhaustion and the Ring’s heavy influence on him Gollum’s rare moment of tenderness The nightmare city of Minas Morgul Frodo's temptation to put on the Ring The muttering, glowing Tower of the Moon Gollum’s tricky, uncertain route into Mordor The Nazgul’s silent armyFrodo’s internal battle The mysterious "Phial of Galadriel" Frodo’s despair and Sam’s quiet strength The chapter’s unsettled tone Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and chapter overview 01:28 Recap of previous chapters and journey into Mordor 02:50 The eerie beauty of Morgul Vale and the Tower of Sorcery 07:07 Frodo and Sam’s perilous ascent and the nightmare landscape 12:23 The storm of the Witch King and the army’s approach 14:32 The Witch King’s presence and the power of Galadriel’s gift 18:34 Frodo’s despair and the importance of hope 22:58 Gollum’s vulnerable moment and complex morality 26:26 The secret pass and its danger 30:31 Frodo and Sam’s exhaustion and reflections on storytelling and heroism 36:00 Highlights of Tolkien’s imagery of Minas Morgul and its symbolism 37:59 The looming shadow of evil, the fear, and the resilience of light 40:51 The mysterious eye in the sky and foreshadowing 42:31 Gollum’s inner torment and duality 44:07 Frodo and the Witch King; more of the epic confrontation 52:29 The unspoken sacrifices and the battle of morality among the dark characters 55:42 The significance of Galadriel’s gift and its symbolic meaning 59:14 Frodo’s despair and Sam’s enduring hope 01:00:50 The importance of storytelling, legacy, and the human spirit 01:04:10 Gollum’s moments of vulnerability and internal conflict 01:12:07 The enduring power of light versus darkness in Tolkien’s world 01:13:14 The moral complexity of evil characters like the Witch King 01:15:22 Food for Thought: glow-in-the-dark cocktails Todays "Food for Thought": Tower of the Moon Cocktail Minas Ithil, the Tower of the Moon, was said to glow with imprisoned moonlight long ago. Lucky for us, tonic water happens to glow like moonlight under a black light. Therefore, a gin & tonic in a champagne flute under black light makes a perfect Tower of the Moon. Keep it pretty heavy on tonic for the glow to work well. ---------------------------------------------------- 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)

    1h 21m

  6. 10/29/2025

    041 - A Statue, a Shadow, and a Bad Feeling: “Journey to the Cross-roads”

    This week we discuss book 4, chapter 7, "Journey to the Crossroads", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The chapter’s fleeting nature: a breath before the chaos.Tolkien’s views on subtext and seriousness—Al Gore, internet, and culture.Gollum’s mysterious and increasingly squirrely behavior.The strategic significance of Minas Morgul and the crossroads.Themes of creation vs. destruction in Middle-earth.The symbolism behind the fallen statue and hope in darkness.Cultural customs: Faramir’s farewell kiss and Aragorn’s royal gestures.Sam’s unwavering hope and Frodo’s weariness—heroic exhaustion.Speculation about Entwives and ancient lore clues.The culinary arts of hobbits—hot cross buns and other treats!Timestamps: 0:00 – Funny heat joke; Florida visit.2:45 – Frodo convinces Faramir to trust Gollum.3:35 – Very short chapter—like a deep breath.4:50 – Map discussion: Crossroads and landmarks.7:00 – Quiet land, Gollum acting strange.8:30 – Minas Morgul: dark mountains, fire.10:00 – Morgul river, old stories, Gollum’s call.12:00 – Gollum’s strange knowledge grows darker.13:00 – Night walk, danger, Gollum’s urgency.15:00 – Earthquake vibes, Frodo’s heavy load.16:00 – Hope from Sam, exhaustion from Frodo.20:00 – Frodo sees the broken statue.22:00 – Hope fading, evil’s destruction.30:00 – Faramir’s strange peaceful silence.36:00 – A quiet moment before the storm.38:00 – Curious bushes, possible antwife clues.40:00 – Sam’s sad dream of home.45:00 – Sunset: last light fades.46:00 – Evil can only destroy, not create.50:00 – Hot Crossroads Buns; Tolkien-inspired snacks.55:00 – Hobbit hikes, tired but cheerful.58:00 – Near the end of The Two Towers!Todays "Food for Thought": Hot Crossroads BunsThere wasn't much food in this chapter, so instead of feeding my cohosts stale bread and dried fruit YET AGAIN, I did some baking. My brain pretty much screamed at me, "HOT CROSSROADS BUNS" and then I couldn't think of anything else, so I went for it. I've never made them before, and even though I had some trouble with the dough, I was super impressed with how tasty they were!I used this recipe: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/reci...I used cranberries and raisins as the dried fruit, and cranberry juice to hydrate them. My dough was probably stickier than it should have been, so I couldn't form neat round buns. Instead I got out a second baking dish, plopped sticky handfuls in, and prayed to the baking gods. They were misshapen but delicious! ----------------------------------------------------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...)

    1 hr
  7. 040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool"

    10/22/2025

    040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool"

    This week we discuss book 4, chapter 6, "The Forbidden Pool", from The Two Towers.  Conversation Topics:   Gollum’s funny reaction to being caught — way different from the puppy-eyed guy in the movies   How Gollum’s actually pretty complex—big emotions behind that monster exterior   Faramir being smart and moral when it really counts   The creepy story of Minas Ithil and how the Ringwraiths came to be   What Ithil (the moon) and Minas Morgul symbolize in all this dark lore   Frodo’s internal struggle — how the Ring’s messing with his mind   Trust issues—can Frodo really rely on Gollum/Smeagol?   The scary route through Cirith Ungol and all that mountain doom talk   How Tolkien drops long-lost lore in such a smooth way   Timestamps:   01:09 – Recap of Chapter 5 04:25 – Frodo’s wake-up call 06:12 – Faramir’s cautious watch 13:50 – Frodo tries to distract Gollum 15:11 – Gollum gets caught 17:33 – Gollum’s defenses 18:06 – Trust and oaths 19:01 – Faramir’s “doom” 20:15 – Gollum’s secrets 21:29 – Minas Ithil’s fall 23:34 – Final warning—Ungol 25:07 – Moon and trust wisdom 27:07 – Gollum’s split personality 34:02 – Gollum’s sharp mind 35:22 – Gollum like a cat 39:08 – Sarcastic or broken? 42:27 – Trusting treacherous Gollum 45:10 – Minas Ithil’s dark lore 52:37 – Palantír knowledge 55:16 – Emotions run high 56:30 – Fishy treat time Todays "Food for Thought": Smeagol's Smelly Salmon Smeagol's love of fish nearly became his undoing in this chapter. So of course, I had to make fish for Food for Thought! -Salmon filets -Thai sweet chili sauce Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking tray with foil. Place salmon filets on the foil and coat with sauce. Bake roughly 15 minutes- adjust based on filet thickness. Done!  This is one of the easiest and tastiest dinners Pat and I have weekly. Add some chopped broccoli or asparagus to the pan and everything is done at the same time! ---------------------------------------------------- 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: (  / foolofatookpodcast  ) TikTok: (  / foolofatookpodcast  )   Original music for the show composed by Chris Newhard Got a question? Email us Foolofatookpodcast@gmail.com Follow 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...)

    1h 4m

  8. 10/15/2025

    039 - Captain Faramir and "the Window on the West"

    This week we discuss book 4, chapter 5, "The Window on the West", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The story behind Faramir’s bedroom and “the Window on the West”How Faramir’s insight reveals the true nature of the ring’s curseThe lore of Gandalf’s many names (Mithrandir, Tharkun, and beyond)Boromir and Faramir’s contrasting personalities and destiniesThe mysterious ghostly boat and Boromir’s horn—visions of grief and historyFrodo’s loss and despair, and Sam’s unwavering resolveFrodo’s “Nine Walkers” nickname—echoes of the past, parallels, and hopeThe secret hideaway at Henneth Anun—facing sunset behind waterfallsThe humor, chaos, and unexpected treats—bread, wine, and silly banterThe Gollum cameo and tension beneath the surfaceThe three classes of Men in Tolkien’s world—high, middle, and darkThe significance of Tolkien’s names and linguistic layeringsTimestamps:00:00 — Opening chaos and chapter banter02:30 — The story of Faramir, Boromir, and the haunted boat11:45 — Faramir’s visions, grief, and the ghostly horn15:05 — The secretBase at Henneth Anun, behind waterfalls22:06 — Frodo and Sam’s moment of peace and Frodo’s despair25:42 — Frodo’s confession and the “Nine Walkers” reference30:15 — Faramir’s lore, Gandalf’s names, and the lore of Middle-earth33:00 — The window into Gondor’s soul and Faramir’s reflection37:00 — The contrasting hearts of Boromir and Faramir44:00 — The emotional weight of Boromir’s horn and the past47:55 — The Gollum sighting, shadows, and the mystery in the woods48:19 — The talk of Gollum’s little animal and suspicious encounters51:00 — The lineage, Stewards, and the royal blood of Gondor56:00 — The three classes of Men; Men of the West, Twilight, and Darkness58:10 — “He Who Must Not Be Named” and Tolkien’s linguistic parallels59:45 — Frodo’s heroic final revelations, Sam’s heroism, and the chaos of secrets01:07:22 — Toast to Faramir, Frodo, and all of Middle-earth: "Food for Thought"01:08:05 — Wrap-up and teaser for the next chapter, The Forbidden PoolTodays "Food for Thought": Faramir's FeastThe hungry hobbits are treated to a massive feast once they make it to the Gondor army's secret hideout behind a waterfall. Faramir's group has been eating well!For this episode, I made a charcuterie board/plate mimicking what they ate that night. It includes bread (peasant bread), red cheeses (spicy pepper cheddar and gouda), salted meat (OK, cured meat-- salami and prosciutto), and dried fruits (apricots and prunes). Can't forget the wine- a nice Sauvignon Blanc complemented our feast beautifully.----------------------------------------------------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...)

    1h 9m
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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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    2024 - 2026
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