Fool of a Took Podcast
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 intimidation many people have with committing to reading The Lord of the Rings. FOAT is about allowing those who have never read the books, as well as seasoned readers and avid fans of LOTR, to enjoy this journey together. With foods and snacks inspired by the books, mead and wine to be drunk, and hot mics recording everything along the way, the questions still linger in the shadows: Will Pat and Robbie Jean help Chris and Laura finally reach Mordor? Will Chris remember anything from the previous chapter? Is there a LOTR fanatic still to be made? Find out only on Fool of a Took.
Episodes
As season one concludes, Frodo does an exposition dump, Chris nearly dies, and Sam forces Frodo to relive this childhood trauma. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 10, "The Breaking of the Fellowship", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": The Eye of Sugar
I've been waiting a whole book to make these, so the final episode of season 1 felt like the right time...
Sam has a "crappy" time on the boat, Pat can't tell what color his shirt is, and Boromir gaslights the fellowship. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 9, "The Great River", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Mini Swiss Rolls with Eyes (What Sam Saw)
The Cake: 6 large eggs, separated, room temp 1/4 tsp cream of tartar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup ve...
Figuring out our Lembas bread equivalents, Gimli has his first crush, and Pat gives out presents for his birthday. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 8, "Farewell to Lorien", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Elven Lembas Bread
Yes!! I finally get to make Lembas bread! Probably one of the most recognizable foods from LOTR. I reviewed probably 15 different reci...
Deciding our new addresses in Lorien, uncovering each others banes, and role-playing J.R.R. Tolkien's editor trying to reduce the amount of proper nouns per chapter. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 7, "The Mirror of Galadriel", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Galadriel's Mirror Glaze
I've been watching too much Great British Bake-Off, so f...
The fellowship traverse the magical lands of Lothlorien, an accident from Chris' past resembles Sam's tree predicament, and how "The Brave Little Toaster" might play a significant role in Tolkien's multiverse. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 6, "Lothlorien", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Lothlorien Fizz
Intended to evoke vibes o...
Pat makes Robbie Jean cry, Chris plays with a sword, and Laura purposely tries to ruin everyone's night. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 5, "The Bridge of Khazad-dum", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": The Fires of Moria Salsa
It's getting hot in here... sorry. This week's recipe came from https://www.aspicyperspective.com/best-homemade-salsa...
The fellowship make their way into the Mines of Moria, Chris learns the etymology of the word "midnight", and Gandalf finally goes full Boomer. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 4, "A Journey in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": A Journey into Dark Chocolate and Wine
There was little food to be had in this chapter, and certainly nothing ex...
The gang travels to Ireland for New Years, the Hobbits aren't the only ones to freeze to death, and Chris buys a bootleg Tin Whistle. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 3, "The Ring Goes South", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Special thanks to the amazing staff at Montenotte Hotel in County Cork for letting us record a podcast in your fine establishment.
Today's "Food For Thought"...
Chris' counterfeit Amazon book is starting to really affect Tolkien's story, Gollum eats all the spies and the gang consumes the fellowships bodies.
This week we discuss book 2, chapter 2, "The Council of Elrond", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": The (Gingerbread) Council of Elrond
This recipe is from https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-gi...
Gandalf is back, Chris confuses Snow White for Lord of the Rings and Pat's coffee mentality is problematic. This week we discuss book 2, chapter 1, "Many Meetings", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Elven Tea Blooms
Blooming tea or flowering tea feels super fancy and like something high elves would serve at a feast. If you've never heard of it, it&apos...
The Hobbit's get drunk, Chris gets a lisp, and a deep dive on the history of trolls. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 12, "Flight to the Ford", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Eggless Bread Pudding
This episode's recipe uses the stale bread and dried fruit mentioned in the chapter. It is based off https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/desser...
Rj takes back her empathy for Butterbur, Pat's memory of Sam's song is ruined by Les Miserables, and Chris makes a terrible bet. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 11, "A Knife in the Dark", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": A Knife in the Dark Chocolate Mousse
Adapted from https://www.cookwithmanali.com/easy-chocolate-mousse/
8 oz chocolat...
Butterbur realizes how badly he screwed up, Harry is the worst gatekeeper of all time, and Robbie Jean has a glue trap of a mind. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 10 - "Strider", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": Stout Beer for Stout People
BUY STOUT BEER
DRINK STOUT BEER
NOTICE THAT IT WAS 11% AND GET A HANGOVER
Frodo chooses the worst time to do a singing jig, Strider definitely doesn't work for the Middle Earth Parks Service, and finding the truth about Tolkien's love affair with tramps. This week we discuss book 1, chapter 9 - "At the Sign of The Prancing Pony", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": The Prancing Pony's Blackberry Tart
This recipe is based ...
Laura changes her mind about Tom Bombadil, the Hobbits kill time doing naked cartwheels and Pat chokes on a donut. This week we discuss Chapter 8, "Fog on the Barrow-Downs", from The Fellowship of the Ring.
Today's "Food For Thought": A Donut Diorama of the Downs
There is no recipe for this one. Combine donuts and various candies to represent the Barrow-Downs and our hobbit heroes as they...
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 at his house. This included whit...
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. Do not spike your friends' t...
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
1 medium onion, chopped...
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 bacon (extra thick ...
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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