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Podcast: Exploring Tolkien
Episode: How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo's Best Bud
Description: Michael and I continue to analyze the general changes Peter Jackson made to Lord of the Rings. This week, we look at:
Gandalf, the Befuddled
Sam, the Best Bud
Merry and Pippen, the Pranksters
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