016 - We're Gonna Need A Bigger Flashlight for "A Journey in the Dark"

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 WineThere was little food to be had in this chapter, and certainly nothing exciting. So- another play on the chapter title!Wine and chocolate pairings are great; in this episode I did a dry, full-bodied red (Bordeaux style) with dark chocolate- both 72% and 86% cocoa. Try with some other dry reds like Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, etc., and see how each melds with the chocolate flavors and brings out other subtle flavors.----------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Fool of a Took Podcast — the show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Join Chris, RJ, Pat and Laura as they dive headfirst into the world of Tolkien.With chapter snacks, fresh grog, and plenty of tongue wagging, Fool of a Took Podcast is like sitting in a pub in Bree, if everyone in the pub had ADHD and a microphone. Content Warning: Explicit Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed todays episode, give us a like and subscribe and share this video with someone who likes The Lord of the Rings.Watch the podcast on Youtube! InstagramTikTokOriginal music for the show composed by Chris NewhardGot a question? Email us [email protected] the fools on IG:ChrisRobbie JeanPatLaura