Fool of a Took Podcast
One does not simply walk into serious discussion… Welcome to the Fool of a Took Podcast — the show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Join your resident fools (who may or may not have eaten second breakfast) as they dive headfirst into the world of Tolkien, fantasy, and all things nerdy, armed with questionable facts, unfiltered opinions, and a dangerously low Wisdom stat. It’s like sitting in a pub in Bree, if everyone in the pub had ADHD and a microphone.
Enter the Shire-adjacent mind of Chris, your host, guide, and certified Fool of a Took. Having never read the books before, each episode, Chris navigates the twisting paths of Tolkien lore, fantasy fandoms, and absurd tangents with the grace of a drunken elf on roller skates thanks to his book-worm wife RJ, Tolkien-fanatic Pat and fellow "fool of a wife" Laura.
Whether they're passionately defending Boromir’s honor, ranking Middle-earth snacks, or accidentally summoning Sauron via mispronunciation, Fool of a Took brings heart, humor, and just enough chaos to keep things… precious.
Whether you’re a hardcore Tolkienite or just here for the snacks, this is your one podcast to rule them all (or at least mildly entertain).
Episodes
27 episodes
026 - "The Uruk-Hai" Are Terrifying
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 3, "The Uruk-Hai", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Ugluk's Orc-DraughtThis drink was described as burning the mouth and giving an unbelievable burst of energy to the hob...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:10:42
025 - "The Riders of Rohan" are no joke
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 2, "The Riders of Rohan", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": The Blondies of RohanListen, I wasn't feeling particularly inspired this week, OK? The riders are blond... righ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:15:54
024 - BONUS EPISODE: Discussing "THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING" - Tolkien’s Text vs. Jackson’s Vision
*FYI - This episode is AUDIO only*A special BONUS EPISODE of Fool of a Took Podcast for the season 2 premiere. We sat down and analyzed Peter Jackson's 2001 Oscar winning adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring (the extended versions)....
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:28:45
023 - SEASON TWO PREMIERE: We Weren't Ready for "The Departure of Boromir"
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 1, "The Departure of Boromir", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Boromir's Cream HornYes, that name was meant to be gross. Anyway, a cream horn is a real dessert and it fe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:05:46
022 - SEASON ONE FINALE: Unimaginable Consequences from "the Breaking of the Fellowship"
As season one concludes, Frodo does an exposition dump, Chris nearly dies, and Sam forces Frodo to relive this childhood trauma. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 10, "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:28:54
021 - It's Either Death or Drowning in "The Great River"
Sam has a "crappy" time on the boat, Pat can't tell what color his shirt is, and Boromir gaslights the fellowship. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 9, "The Great River", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Though...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:02:28
020 - Nobody Wants to Say "Farewell to Lorien"
Figuring out our Lembas bread equivalents, Gimli has his first crush, and Pat gives out presents for his birthday. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 8, "Farewell to Lorien", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Tho...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:08:32
019 - Reflecting On "The Mirror of Galadriel"
Deciding our new addresses in Lorien, uncovering each others banes, and role-playing J.R.R. Tolkien's editor trying to reduce the amount of proper nouns per chapter. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 7, "The Mirror of Galadriel", from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:59
018 - Time Moves Differently in "Lothlorien"
The fellowship traverse the magical lands of Lothlorien, an accident from Chris' past resembles Sam's tree predicament, and how "The Brave Little Toaster" might play a significant role in Tolkien's multiverse. This week we discuss book 2, chapt...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:09:21
017 - Losing More Than We Imagined at "The Bridge of Khazad-Dum"
Pat makes Robbie Jean cry, Chris plays with a sword, and Laura purposely tries to ruin everyone's night. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 5, "The Bridge of Khazad-dum", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:09:20
016 - We're Gonna Need A Bigger Flashlight for "A Journey in the Dark"
The fellowship make their way into the Mines of Moria, Chris learns the etymology of the word "midnight", and Gandalf finally goes full Boomer. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 4, "A Journey in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:12:45
015 - We Flew to Ireland for "The Ring Goes South" - New Years Day Special
The gang travels to Ireland for New Years, the Hobbits aren't the only ones to freeze to death, and Chris buys a bootleg Tin Whistle. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 3, "The Ring Goes South", from The Fellowship of the Ring. S...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:17:46
014 - "The Council of Elrond" Decide The Future of Middle-Earth - *Christmas Special*
Chris' counterfeit Amazon book is starting to really affect Tolkien's story, Gollum eats all the spies and the gang consumes the fellowships bodies.This week we discuss book 2, chapter 2, "The Council of Elrond", from The Fellowship of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:23:50
013 - Reuniting With Dear Friends in "Many Meetings"
Gandalf is back, Chris confuses Snow White for Lord of the Rings and Pat's coffee mentality is problematic. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 1, "Many Meetings", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Elven...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:00:25
012 - Frodo Might Not Make It Through the "Flight to the Ford"
The Hobbit's get drunk, Chris gets a lisp, and a deep dive on the history of trolls. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 12, "Flight to the Ford", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Eggless Bread Pudding<...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:16
011 - The Nazgul Attempt To Take Frodo's Life With "A Knife in the Dark"
Rj takes back her empathy for Butterbur, Pat's memory of Sam's song is ruined by Les Miserables, and Chris makes a terrible bet. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 11, "A Knife in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:21
011 - The Nazgul Attempt To Take Frodo's Life With "A Knife in the Dark"
Butterbur realizes how badly he screwed up, Harry is the worst gatekeeper of all time, and Robbie Jean has a glue trap of a mind. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 10 - "Strider", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food F...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:03:49
009 - Bad Things Happen "At The Sign of the Prancing Pony"
Frodo chooses the worst time to do a singing jig, Strider definitely doesn't work for the Middle Earth Parks Service, and finding the truth about Tolkien's love affair with tramps. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 9 - "At the Sign of The Pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:13
008 - We'll Never See Napping the Same After "Fog on the Barrow-Downs"
Laura changes her mind about Tom Bombadil, the Hobbits kill time doing naked cartwheels and Pat chokes on a donut. This week we discuss Chapter 8, "Fog on the Barrow-Downs", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Though...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:45
007 - Not Sure What To Trust... "In the House of Tom Bombadil"
Sam sleeps like a log, rain is mostly pee, and Pat struggles to articulate his hate for Tom Bombadil. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 7 - "In the House of Tom Bombadil", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thoug...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:02
006 - Hobbits Are Poor Decision-Makers in "The Old Forest"
Laura accidentally roofies the group, Merry gets aroused by Tom Bombadil, and Pat & Rj attempt a sea shanty. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 6 - "The Old Forest", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought"...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:41
005 - Frodo's Secret Unravels in "A Conspiracy Unmasked"
The hobbits take a bubble bath, Laura learns about Papa Smurf's secret, and saving Merry at BuckleBerry Ferry makes Pat throw up his drink. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 5 - "A Conspiracy Unmasked", from The Fellowship of the Ring. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:00:59
004 - The Hobbits Almost Become Dinner Themselves in "A Shortcut to Mushrooms"
Chris pulls a rain man, the hobbits get roofied, and J. R. R. Tolkien's real name is revealed - it's not what you think it is. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 4 - "A Shortcut to Mushrooms", from The Fellowship of the Ring. Tod...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:35
003 - "Three Is Company" When You're Not Wanted
Rest in peace Otho, fat shaming, and Ted Sandyman ruin's Pat's dream of being Gandalf. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 3 - "Three Is Company" from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": Mrs. Maggot's Hearty Mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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