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Fools of a Took

Fools of a Took

By: Michael Simpson
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 Michael and Nick have both viewed the critically acclaimed Peter Jackson films multiple times since their release, but neither of them have read the iconic books from J.R.R. Tolkien! So join them as they rectify this pop culture calamity by engaging in a chapter-by-chapter reaction and discussion of one of the most iconic stories of all time, including characters, events and their similarities/differences to the films, and an odd tangent here and there as well.Michael Simpson Art
Episodes
  • In the House of Tom Bombadil

    In the House of Tom Bombadil
    May 10 2025

    Meet Michael and Nick for the eighth time as they finally dive into the character whose absence from the films was felt more than any other, Tom Bombadil. His personality is discussed as well as the kind of Airbnb hosts he and Lady Goldberry would be. Other topics include some nightmares for most of the hobbits, and a particular milestone which seems to be overlooked by everyone involved.
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    40 mins
  • The Old Forest

    The Old Forest
    Feb 21 2025

    Meet Michael and Nick for the seventh time as they dive into a historic war between the hobbits of Buckland and the forest itself, we question Merry's competence as the local guide through the forest and try putting ourselves in his shoes (or hairy feet?). Nick also drops the C-bomb in another attempt to paint Frodo as a broody non-hero protagonist, and we catch a glimpse of this new character by the name of Tom Bombadil.
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    52 mins
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