040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool"
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 6, "The Forbidden Pool", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Gollum’s funny reaction to being caught — way different from the puppy-eyed guy in the movies ...
22 Loka 20251h 3min
039 - Captain Faramir and "the Window on the West"
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 5, "The Window on the West", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The story behind Faramir’s bedroom and “the Window on the West”How Faramir’s insight reveals...
15 Loka 20251h 9min
038 - Samwise Finds Comfort and Conflict in “Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit”
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 4, "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics:The hobbits’ strategic plan for their journey around MordorGollum’s physical and psycholo...
8 Loka 20251h 15min
037 - Walking 1,200 Miles to Mordor to Find “The Black Gate is Closed”
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 3, "The Black Gate is Closed", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics:The boredom and despair creeping into the narrative Gollum’s complex characterThe impossibi...
1 Loka 20251h 14min
036 - Gollum can't be trusted in "The Passage of the Marshes"
This week we discuss book 4, chapter 2, "The Passage of the Marshes", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics:The brutal brutality of The Passage of the Marshes and Tolkien’s masterful misery craftin...
24 Syys 20251h 8min
035 - Frodo and Sam Struggle with "The Taming of Smeagol"
Kicking off Book 4 in our brand new podcast set, this week we discuss book 4, chapter 1, "The Taming of Sméagol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The crew humorously shares their moving day ...
17 Syys 20251h 21min
034 - Pippin’s Perilous Night with "The Palantír"
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 11, "The Palantír", from The Two Towers. Dive into the thrilling conclusion of Book Three with the Fool of a Took Podcast as Pippin's curiosity leads to a dire enc...
3 Syys 20251h 17min
033 - Gandalf Has a Plan for "The Voice of Saruman"
This week we discuss book 3, chapter 10, "The Voice of Saruman", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics:Understanding the power and magic of Saruman's voiceGandalf's diplomatic showdown with Saruman...
27 Elo 20251h 18min
