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An Australian Lord of the Rings Podcast. 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 written works from J.R.R. Tolkien! So join them as they rectify this pop culture error 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 a little tangent here and there as well.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Fools of a Took podcast

Book 1 Chapter 4 - A Short Cut to Mushrooms

2021/08/15

Meet Michael and Nick for the fourth time as they discuss the appetite of Hobbits (Pippin especially), Sam pronouncing his loyalty and commitment to Frodo, and the character of Farmer Maggot, is he anything like the farmer we see in the films? Nick also starts a theory of a class dynamic in Middle Earth, and Michael has a go at giving the Ringwraiths new voices with their wealth of speaking lines.

Book 1 Chapter 3 - Three is Company

2021/08/09

Meet Michael and Nick for the fourth time as they observe the first leg of the Hobbit's journey after leaving the Shire. They share their thoughts on Frodo's plan to leave the Shire, as well as the first appearance of the Ringwraiths and Elves. They also react to the songs that Tolkien has added and what part they play in the story, and wonder what the etiquette may be for unexpected visitors to your home.

Book 1 Chapter 2 - The Shadow of the Past

2021/08/01

Meet Michael and Nick for the third time as they piece together the journey of the Ring, they begin to question Gandalf's decision making and use of time, as well as what we think of Sam as we finally get a good look at his character, and the sheer amount of time that passes in this single chapter.

Book 1 Chapter 1 - A Long Expected Party

2021/07/25

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.

Book 1 - Prologue

2021/07/11

Say hello to Michael and Nick for the first time as they explain the start of their podcasting journey, and begin diving into the prologue of the book. They draw parallels between themselves and the hobbits, break down the differences between different types of hobbits and their way of life, and they reflect on Bilbo's story and his finding of the Ring.