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Fool of a Took is a weekly Lord of the Rings read-through podcast. Bookworms Pat (the Tolkien fanatic and annual re-reader) and Robbie Jean (read it 20 years ago) lead their spouses Chris and Laura (the “fools” who have never read the books) on this journey for the first time as they read a chapter each week and discuss it together. If you haven't read the book before and are a bit nervous to start, this is the podcast for you! At its core, FOAT is a podcast designed to remove the intimidati ...
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007 - "In the House of Tom Bombadil" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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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 Thought": Tom Bombadil's Dinner Spread This episode's Food for Thought was simply a recreation of what Tom fed the hobbits a…
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006 - "The Old Forest" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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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": Magic Willow's Mandatory Naptime Tea Get yourself some chamomile tea or other herbal tea. Drink it and take a nice nap. D…
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005 - "A Conspiracy Unmasked" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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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. Today's "Food For Thought": Fatty's Stuffed Mushrooms 4 Portobello mushroom caps 1 cup cooked crumbled sausage …
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004 - "A Shortcut to Mushrooms" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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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. Today's "Food For Thought": Mrs. Maggot's Hearty Mushroom & Bacon Quiche Frozen or homemade pie crust (deep dish) 1/2 lb b…
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003 - "Three Is Company" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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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 Mushroom & Bacon Quiche Frozen or homemade pie crust 1/2 lb bacon (extra thick cut recommended) 1 tsp veg oil -----------…
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002 - "The Shadow of the Past" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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A typo breaks the silence, the gang give each other travel names and Aragorn turns RJ on. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 2 - "the Shadow of the Past" from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": A Snack for Gollum Smoked salmon Cheese of choice (recommend chive cream cheese and smoked gouda) Crackers Swedish fish This snack do…
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001 - "A Long-Expected Party" - Fool of a Took Podcast
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Gentle (and not so gentle) hobbits, Gandalf's a jerk, and a good old fashioned Ham Sam-which. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 1 - "A long-Expected Party" - from The Fellowship of the Ring. Today's "Food For Thought": A Toast to Bilbo's Birthday Bash Drink of choice (sweet wine and mead are good options) Honey Pop Rocks -Line the rim of your go…
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