Meet Michael and Nick for the ninth time as they descend into the haziness that is the Barrow-downs. They quickly recap the hobbit's journey so far before establishing exactly what a barrow-wight is, as well as another perilous situation Frodo finds himself in after a foolish error in judgement.

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.

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.

Meet Michael and Nick for the second time as they try to find a nickname for JRR Tolkien, they discuss the customs of parties and gift giving in The Shire, note the differences (or similarities) in the coming of age of us and Hobbits, and the seemingly isolated culture of Hobbits.