In this episode, Patrick reflects on the new experience of nature he gained from his recent trip to the Badlands of South Dakota, setting the stage for discussing the land of Ithilien, “The Garden of Gondor”. Patrick and Andrew admire Sam’s devotion to Frodo, but debate his wisdom in cooking something “hot from the pot”.

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