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[@khumrichouser1]

I would definitely be excited for a Silmarillion read along. Or even discussion on chapters with everyone reading on their own would be great as well. I think that could take the LOTR trivia to a whole new level. Very excited for the idea!

[@HeatherMac320]

I think it’s a great idea too!! I’m definitely up for it!! 📖

[@MrGraphite]

add it as a shot segment, would be fun.

[@Tinaf653]

Oh me too, my favourite Tolkien book!

[@angelapeterson2413]

I agree. I have read the Silmarillion and it would be great to read it "together."

[@khumrichouser1]

@@angelapeterson2413 I have not yet read it because I was always intimidated by it for some reason

[@Kamikazevondoom]

Anyone here May 2024. Still missing this channel :)

[@NerdoftheRings]

Love the new segment! Really cool how you guys are involving fans in the podcast in creative ways!

[@elliepope3185]

Nerd of the ring! i love your vids!

[@Richard_Nickerson]

It makes me wonder how backlogged these are. It was the 2nd instance of someone referring to something *at least* one month old as the future.

[@thebrandybuck323]

@@Richard_Nickerson I think it may be partly be because of Dom's Moonhaven job in Ireland...

[@thebrandybuck323]

Awesome episode! Can't wait to see Viggo on the show!! PLEASE READ The Silmarillion! That's a promise I've been waiting for since you guys and Elijah said you would all read it together!!! Andy Serkis has done audiobooks for TH and LotR, so you two should get ahead of the game and do the Silmarillion! It's so amazing!

[@BeatlemaccaAR]

Right? Then he can talk about Argentine food and do a mate sipping session for B&D eat the world 😬😬🧉🧉

[@thebrandybuck323]

@@BeatlemaccaAR hahahahahahah yes

[@LindaC616]

@@BeatlemaccaAR lol, I think they're going to hate mate

[@fromtheday9461]

absolutely read the Silmarillion together ! you could do a segment on the podcast where you update us where you’ve gotten to and discuss it, perhaps ? maybe did a chapter at a time ?

[@yojon4905]

Great idea alas I don’t have faith they will do that

[@nickb220]

lol no that’s weird

[@SuperRedtrout]

@@yojon4905 We should do a weekly update on how likely we think the silmarillion readalong is. How would you rate the likelihood on the scale from a strawberry seed to a melon? I'm a grape at the moment.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

I would ABSOLUTELY recommend The Silmarillion. I could not recommend it more. It is my favorite Tolkien book, hands down. It is very difficult to begin, but it literally just gets better and better as it goes. The Ainulindalë, the very beginning of The Silmarillion, is dense and difficult. I won't sugarcoat it, it gave me pause on my first attempt. But if you're into mythology, it's infinitely fascinating. I recommend keeping RotK on-hand for the pronunciation guide in the appendices. I recommend even more to listen to the audiobook on your first attempt. The audiobook read by Martin Shaw is excellent, and it really helps with pronunciation and following the dense parts.

[@amberanime]

My advice is dont try to remember everything first time reading. Just read and experience. The characters that matter will come across enough times to remember them by the end.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

@@amberanime Yes, this too. I only have it so memorized because I've both physically read and listened to it like 2 dozen times

[@micheleg2369]

I absolutely loved hearing about Peter Jackson saying "There's nowhere else I'd rather be." - Such good leadership!

[@steveslenderman]

100% read the simarillion. Approach it from a history book perspective, with character quotes and stories. It’s sad some people start but don’t finish because they think it will be like reading the hobbit or the lord of the rings. I encourage you to read it and it would be amazing to read it together. I would have loved to have read it with someone and discuss when I first read it. So much history and backstory to fill in generations of details.

[@Only1stross]

Billy helping Dom through the math question is just gold! This is the best show

[@ccgsales]

Dom, re: your printer issue. If an inkjet printer has sat for an extended period without printing, the print heads may be dried out, or the cartridges may be dried out. Try cleaning the print heads and running the alignment/setup again, as if it was a new printer. If that doesn't work, try new cartridges. If the printer cannot print a test from the onboard screen, it is something local. If it prints local, but wont print from a document sent from the computer, it might be a driver or communication issue. (i.e. software or cable) hth

[@EBuff75]

This ^^^ I gave up on inkjet printers years ago and switched to laser to just to avoid the issues with clogged/dried out print heads. Older inkjets had the printer head as part of the cartridge, so when you put a new one in, it would resolve all the issues, but they went away from that years ago and made them separate items. I've had really good luck so far with Brother laser multifunction printers/scanners/copiers/(the older one even had fax capability).

[@ObitusJoe]

Almost at 100k. I am excited. This is such a pleasant, kind, fun, and positive podcast.

[@hannahbivins5848]

One podcast to rule them all! Thank you for brightening the world with your witty sense of humor and beautiful friendship!

[@elidamiquelasso2591]

This podcast is therapy! 🥰🥰🥰

[@thebrandybuck323]

oh yes! agrees!

[@NARYA_THE_GREAT]

I'm definitely all for a Silmarillion read along, it's such a great book and contains my favorite passage in all of literature!

[@jaanaffi]

Yes for Silmarillion from here too!!! Would love to hear you reading it ❤️❣️ Love your show❣️

[@laurahand2018]

Hey Billy and Dom. Your podcast always brightens up my week. I can not stop smiling. It has brought back so many memories of my LOTR days. My friend and I loved reading the books and had quite a collection of merchandise even the LOTR role playing game. My friend also use to make me laugh with a Gollum mask. Please keep up the podcast I love watching it on KZbin and listen to it on Spotify when I’m in the car. Thank you. You guys are amazing.

[@nathanthaxton7492]

A perfect episode to listed to on a rainy Tuesday with a cup of tea.

[@dew-me7266]

I'm glad they stayed best friends after the films, i love all there stuff.

[@griffink85]

I am so excited to hear that Billy Boyd is coming to the Comiccon in Winnipeg, its gonna be great to meet him!!!

[@theblackheart5727]

When Dom mentions “Ollie” a few times this episode, is that Orlando Bloom he’s talking about? Or was it someone on the crew?

[@DylanLasich04]

Look forward to this every Tuesday morning! Love the podcast, you guys are great ❤

[@AnotherBrownAjah]

Look forward to your show every week. Thank you mates. So relaxing pretending to chat with ya

[@swizard0922]

Good day to you!!!! There is a statue being made by Weta called Escape off the Road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring,and you should do a review of it. Maybe discuss what the filming of that’s scene was like?

[@angelawilliams1758]

So, on the topic of books, when I was at uni, my dissertation was about the Vietnam War in American Theatre, and I was having to read some really heavy literature. So, a friend of mine said "try reading this" and she passed me a copy of Terry Pratchett' "Mort", and it was the first series of books that I fell in love with, and brought me to reading in general. And now, I am also reading the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan... love fantasy fiction like LOTR.

[@zoebennett4024]

I'm listening to the audio book of The Silmarillion right now but would love a book club to follow, Tolkien or other books. I love this podcast and my 5 month old listens along with me in the car and its even stopped him crying once or twice.

[@claracarmona5388]

The Friendship Onion is now always be one of my favorite podcast of all times

[@sierramcroberts13]

Why is it only billy and dom can crack me up with a manscaped ad??? Love how they do it

[@KikiXoX95]

Love you Dom and Billy!! Thank you guys for all the amazing memories, from Portland Oregon!

[@bensanders4033]

Yesssss, precioussss! Read the Silmarillion! I just heard the audiobook of The Hobbit read by Andy Serkis. Very cool!

[@eruvandib.676]

I think it's best to read The Silmarillion with friends because I first read the Silmarillion during a read along on Tumblr. Everyone talked about the week's reading and made fan art, timelines, and family trees, and that really helped me remember the characters and keep all that epic history straight. Not to mention it was more fun with all those friends enjoying it at the same time.🙂

[@natashasullivan4559]

I have Dyscalculia too Dom! Im so shit with maths and numbers.

[@penske3469]

“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be” than watching you both. Brilliant podcast, keep well and happy. Love from Newfoundland ❤🇨🇦

[@avaa001]

I love you podcast sooo much! I'm ready😍😍😍💖

[@superkaboose1066]

Would be awesome to do a Salmarillion read along, like a few chapters a week or something so all us can tag along! and have a segment where you guys discuss each week about what you read.

[@WHYtheband]

Love this podcast!!!!

[@cloudstrifelv]

I think its a little ironic that Dom had a problem with a printer.. a little throw back to Lost days

[@runningthroughacastle]

Love the podcast, guys! I could listen to y'all talk about almost anything and get a kick out of it! Sending love

[@mfcabrini]

I see that Matt is here from Nerd of the Rings. He would be a great guest to have on the Onion!

[@tiamotzz]

Sure, read The Silmarillion. It kind of reads like an old Bible, but it adds a lot of understanding. I read LotR every year for twenty years. After the films, I stopped doing that, but I recently decided to take it up again.

[@St3v3z]

You guys should record some of your League of Legends games together and put them on KZbin because I have a feeling they would be brilliant to watch. I need to see Billy playing Dr Mundo in the jungle!

[@amr427]

Lol Dom's story of the printer reminds me of Eddie Izzard's bit about CTRL-P print 😂😂

[@HighlandPhoenix]

So close to 100k! Keep up the great work guys!

[@oriricha]

"It´s in my mouth" lol so lovely

[@aliss1325]

I can't believe it's Tuesday already! Love this! Glad I remembered to check my subscriptions on KZbin to find this beauty to watch.

[@thomasferraro479]

YES YES YES definitely read the Silmarillion. It is so great, some of my favorite parts of the LOTR movies were any mentions from the Silmarillion. Morgoth got a name drop, Beren and Luthien. Def read it please.

[@jeeranko3359]

BOOK CLUB, PLEASE! That'll be awesome! Let's do a Tolkien read-along, starting with The Silmarillion, then The Hobbit, then LOTR. I'm sure there are thousands of fans who'll be over the moon about this))

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Man, that's so cool! Listen to the show for several minutes, then pause to step a way for a moment, come back and look, to find there's still an hour left of it! Woohoo!

[@rexthefighter5833]

Clicked the second it appeared! Love these two😂

[@hazey9514]

Read along to the Simarillion yes please!!! It is a difficult read but incredibly rich and the stories of that era of middle-earth are just amazing. I VOTE YES!

[@CarlMakesVideos]

First ad break ends at 18:05 Second ad break ends at 35:35

[@michaeladams1523]

I "read" a lot of books because I proof listen/quality check audiobooks for a living. Due to this, my personal reading has suffered. But, I would recommend Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn books. I love the show and always look forward to Tuesdays.

[@madisonvath6289]

I would actually love to do this as a career!!

[@domestic.adventure]

The Silmarillion! Yes!! I would love to read along with you!

[@brandenrhodes8986]

I think doing a Silmarillion book club would be fantastic!! I would go buy a copy of the book just so I could read along with you two, and to feel like part of the discussions! Love your show and I look forward to my weekly KZbin notification.

[@Lisa-ol1ih]

OK I know I'm super late to this but I would LOVE a Silmarillion discussion, I just finished it for the first time a couple months ago and my head is still swimming with all the lore and people and world building. Also, yes Dom, after listening to the first episode of the Friendship Onion I remarked to my partner how much lower your voice is now compared to your performance in Lost which we were recently watching. I believe my phrasing was something along the lines of "it sounds like he's smoked a pack of cigarettes a day since then" but still definitely a sexy voice!

[@gildedjaymina8802]

OMG Dom! I have always had trouble with numbers and tipping! I would tell people i had numeric dyslexia and knowing there is a term for it makes me feel so validated so thank you!

[@chin70]

Currently reading LOTR (nearly finished The Two Towers) and I’m planning on doing The Silmarillion after so I’m all for you guys doing a read-along or something with that book. Looking forward to whatever you do and love the podcast!

[@charlesfarley28]

I'm smiling ear to ear to be able to enjoy my morning before work with you delightful boys and your show along with a cuppa and Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen. Reminds me of the old days on the South Side of Des Moines at the only coffeehouse/comics shop of its kind, The Cup O' Kryptonite.

[@nickbonavita1379]

Speaking of PJ when are you going to have SIR Peter Jackson on the show??? He can tell us about some of the mischief that you two got into off the cameras that didn't make it on the appendices discs or KZbin.

[@joshmyoutube]

Another hit! Making Tuesdays something to look forward to

[@samuellascari8056]

The Name of the Wind and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell! Reread them so many times!

[@mfcabrini]

JS & Mr. N is really more profound than it seems on the surface. Haven't read Name of the Wind. I'll look for it. Thanks.

[@candycyanide366]

Dom... I'm rewatching lost... and I'm a few episodes off from when charlie dies.... I'm not ready for this PAIN! Also sending love from the west Midlands england x

[@Wispmage]

I'm all for you both tackling the Silmarillion. It's a fantastic book and I know you'd both crush the readings!

[@thomaswesleywilson3354]

100% recommend the Simarilion! Listened to it on audible 3 times in the last year and gonna do it again soon. Also if you’re going to re-read the Hobbit or the Trilogy you should listen to it on Audible because your friend Andy Serkis did an AMAZING VOICE OVER of all four that just released this year! I am just about to finish Return of The King, and the 1990 recordings were great (I listened to them the first time last year) but Andy does such a good job I’m sad I’m at the end again lol. Gonna start the children of Hurin soon :)

[@Zyy225]

Oh..my God😇you guys have no idea how happy I am to find this channel.. You guys are legendary.. Epic and humble as persons 💕

[@warpdrivedude]

Loved today’s episode! I love the relaxed and fun atmosphere! Wish I could hang out with you at a pub and have a pint!

[@mistergee3924]

I'm down for the Silmarillion. I work on my other hobbies while listening to your podcast. Adding portions of a good book? Priceless!

[@korilavire2856]

Yesssss Silmarillion book club please! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@atlanticvamp]

Dom's hair is always good!

[@Janbon1]

DOM! I also have the exact same issues with numbers and maths! The simplest equation and my mind just goes completely blank and I panic. It is absolutely embarassing and I once had a maths teacher stand me up in front of the whole class and mock me for it which obviously, did not help. I'm so glad I'm not the only one....

[@MGart1002]

Yes!!! DO the Silmarillion!!!! That's brilliant!!!!

[@reagan_helms]

I’m in for a Silmarillion read through podcast with the two of you! Looking forward to the accountability to get through it finally.

[@cowabungablackwater4909]

I’ve read the Silmarillion, a lot of it was lost on me but I would 100% listen to the audiobook if you guys were to do it.

[@alphazebra01]

Yes, I've tried many coconut waters and the Harvest one is the BEST!!

[@koyo4625]

Silmarillion yes. If you're also looking for a very in-depth fantasy, I would recommend the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Massive epic having a tv series coming out later this year.

[@elliepope3185]

these podcasts are so entertaining keep up the good work!

[@jeannegoldberg6051]

Just so informative and enjoyable thanks you two🥰

[@carolholz1125]

G'day from down under. On the topic of books that made an impression on oneself, for me it was the novel by Alex Haley - "Roots". When I finished reading it, I started reading it over again. Of course it was the Miniseries on TV that peaked my interest into reading this fabulous & emotional true story. Of course I loved the Hobbit & LOTR books & have read them several times over the years. Love your Podcast guys.

[@finks1]

Yes yes a thousand times yes to you guys reading the Silmarillion book club style.

[@hohoiboshi8654]

You definitely should read "The Silmarillion". To me it is a great example of reflection on why there is evil in the world, and many other philosophical questions. But you should be prepared that the language in it is close to the ones you will find in Northern saga and epic tales.

[@Paul-xn1nl]

Just wanted to say I love the idea of a Silmarillion read along. I just finished it myself two days ago after putting it off for 20 years! definitely worth the wait, but I wish I hadn't have waited so long. Maybe you guys reading it could translate into more LOTR trivia that John can get wrong? I'm still laughing about gimli son of gamli. Also, I surf as well and I love when you guys talk about surfing! Thanks for the great show!

[@ericamonroe7261]

Please do audiobooks! It would be brilliant to fall asleep to Billy or Dom in my ear!

[@beccahart5963]

I love this Silmarillion idea!! It’s a brilliant book. Very dense though. To help me keep story lines and characters straight, I would read a chapter then listen to the Prancing Pony podcast. They have hours of content discussing the Silmarillion in depth. I’d re-read along with ya’ll!

[@nor123abc]

My favorite coconut water, too!💚 I enjoy this podcast so much. I received my hoodie a few days ago. Yaaay! Love you guys! Take care.😄

[@Renazuki]

Cayenne works well with chocolate especially dark chocolate. Cinnamon is another one that pairs really well with chocolate.

[@Feathertusk]

My trick for tipping is that 20% is $1 for every $5. So if the bill was $30 then you tip $6, basically divide your bill by 5. I round up or down to the nearest whole number depending on service (usually up, because I know how tough it can be and how little they are usually paid).

[@johnc6809]

Hi guys! Love your show, and really feel your portrayals of Merry and Pepin were true and honest wonderful portrayal of friendship. Reading is the best. My introduction was having the Hobbit read to me in the fifth grade, so age ten! I was hooked! You should do the Silmarillion. I read DUNE in high school during the seventies. I’m really enjoying the Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin series from which Peter Weirs wonderful film “Master and Commander” was based. It’s all about an enduring friendship in the face of dramatic adventures! Billy was great in it, but I wanted more scenes for Bonden his character! Have a great day, my friends, pray for rain! John Carlson

[@janetfleishman2723]

John, I had The Hobbit read to me in 5th grade too. You aren’t by any chance from PA are you? Maybe we had the same teacher!

[@johnc6809]

@@janetfleishman2723 California. Merrily Daniels was a young teacher. She road a motorcycle to school and played the guitar. A Hippy by my parents standards, but she instilled my love of Tolkien, and reading.

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Yes please..you guys reading the Silmarillion would be fantastic. Thankyou for your podcast

[@p.s.7859]

Laura sounded definitely like she is from Germany. Accent gave it away. 😄

[@craigjrknox]

I would be stoked for you guys to read the Silmarillion! Would be stoked to hear your guys opinions on the book!

[@dimensiepoort]

Yes to the silmarillian!

[@Tallatega]

Thanks! My friend advised me to use risotto rice for Sushi (just put it into the rice cooker as other rice). Never made better home-made sushi.

[@mariannestupfel-wallace4576]

Love your podcast Billy and Dom...keep up the good work. I recommend any book by Khaled Hosseini...especially "A Thousand Splendid Suns." I also recommend any book by Ursula K Le Guin. (I love to read all kinds of genres, so it's difficult for me to pick a favorite book / author.) I have read "The Silmarillion" and enjoyed it because I love reading anything that Tolkien wrote. That would be cool if either one of you (or both) recorded an audiobook of Silmarillion.

[@Trickiesmge]

The questions from the David Bowie guest were really great!

[@sorchieo]

You guys should try Melba sauce! It's an upstate new york (Albany area) dipping sauce. Often served with mozzerella sticks instead of or in addition to marinara.

[@Haruckio]

This is without a doubt my favorite podcast!

[@mollynesbitt3605]

Definitely down to read The Silmarillion with you fine gentlemen! :)

[@thomaswesleywilson3354]

Also after today’s episode I must have watched an hour of behind the scenes and bloopers on KZbin of the trilogy - you guys are hilarious in those interviews and videos - Dom’s brandybuck bridge splinter and Sean Astin‘s vest mishap resulting in shooting the Grey Havens 4 times

[@lumiegames]

My TFO t-shirt arrived today, just in time for the new podcast release. Got the yellow one in XXL to wear as a dress, and it's super comfy! Silmarillion read-along would be fantastic ❤

[@naturekin48]

You guys need to start trying to stuff you havent tried yet. That is more fun for all hehe. I did email you a while ago about Doce De Leite Com Brigadeiro. I believe you can buy them at Brazilian stores. This stuff is so yummy. You can cook with it or use it as a spread.

[@grannypeacock]

As an American with a Scottish mother I loved hearing Billy say thingwee

[@grannypeacock]

But I did have to look up claggy