These two are old men themselves but then I realize wait... did LOTR really come out over 20 years ago? I always fondly remember the last time I was in the theatre for a theatrical release was for The Two Towers 2001. It's been that long since I've set foot in a theatre.
Christopher Lee randomly saying "watch this!" and chucking a pen at mach 7 into a tree is the most Christopher Lee thing I've ever heard of, and I love it.
And that Sean Austin Helicopter story was the most Sean Austin thing I've ever heard. Hilarious especially when compared to the original story from the appendices
I love your videos, it makes it very fun and interesting to understand the lore of Tolkiens world. Thank you. Would love another theory video "what if bilbo didn't leave frodo the ring" 🙂 keep it up
Would love to see Viggo on your podcast! Loving this podcast so much, I'm working from home and it feels lonely a lot of the time. Having you all on makes me feel like I'm among old friends. Thank you for what you do! ❤️
Definitely need to get all four of the hobbits together for an episode. Or really any of the other cast members. Would love to see Viggo, Orlando, Sean Bean, Karl, Liv. All of them!
@@PylonsHockey watched it when it was live. Not the same thing and not what I'm asking for. Asking for them to appear on the pod cast, individually (except for all four hobbits). Not a huge mash of 15 different people talking in a very small time window
Dom: I remember I wrapped on the same day as Christopher Lee Billy: Oh I thought you meant rapped like ….. Dom: Oh, no, like Eminem rapped? Billy: yeah…. Dom: Nah, I put a W in front if it Billy: Ahh right, I never heard it I love the subtle humor that flows so effortlessly between these two! 😄
It was beautiful to hear what Sean's dad John Astin said about how "no one is a piece on a chessboard, every human interaction is sacred," and extremely touching that Sean tries to make all the fan interactions about the fans. Not that I think, as a fan, that everything needs to be about ME. Just that Sean Astin is an admirable person and I need to incorporate his philosophy into my own interactions with people.
I have to say, as someone that will happily watch the extended editions of Lord of the Rings, you guys could definitely run this podcast for three hours and keep me completely enraptured
It's nice to see actors like Sean recognizing the hell the crews are going through on films. Actors have long hours of course, but much of it is sitting and waiting and often what is best called 'academic' work. So while actors may suffer 14 hour days from the time they have to wake up to the time they are allowed to sleep, much of the crew is there hours before and hours after, often frantically grinding the entire time.
I only appreciate Sean more after watching this. Also I genuinely didn't know he was fattened up purposefully. The end bit with the helicopters was hilarious !
OMG I melted when Sean came on! I had the honor of meeting him at the first ever LOTR convention and he was the most humble, sweetest and loveliest of humans. I gushed to him how much his performance of Sam meant to me and he was so sweet. A gem (just like you both!). Thank you for having him on Dom and Bill!
Samwise Gamgee was my favorite character in the books, and Sean Astin did a beautiful job with the character. He still brings me to tears many times in the movie, esecially on Mount Doom, where he was talking about Rosie Cotton. Tears, I tell you!
1:03:32 i love how everyone's face is just as red Dom's pants from laughing so hard!! The LotR cast includes some of my fave people ever! Keep up the great work, Dom & Billy!
As someone who watched the "Fellowship of the Cast" segment on my FOTR EE dvd enough times that I could probably recite half of it to you from memory still 16 years later at this point some of these stories cropping up again has absolutely made my life! Sean with the helicopters, the rugby game, Elijah's keys...what an absolute joy this was 🤣
Sean Astin is such a delightful person. You guys have a way of making us feel like we were all on set with you. I never get tired of hearing about your time on set.
❤ 'i cant carry it for you, BUT I CAN CARRY YOU' still just destroys me every time One of the many moments which do that, but one of the biggest for me
I literally CRIED, I was dying throughout the helicopter story and the thing that killed me was when Billy said that Sean had the Bunsen burner in one hand and the ping pong racket in the other one 😂😂😂 HOLY DAMN that was AWESOME!!! LOVE YOU GUYS
I've just moved across the country and I'm all alone in an unfamiliar place. I've been feeling a bit homesick but, lads, watching The Friendship Onion makes me feel so much better. Thank you for making such a brilliant and enjoyable show!
I feel your pain. I've also moved cross country, started a new job and don't know anyone yet. A weekly check in with people I've followed for 20 years is definitely a salve for homesickness and anxiety. You got this.
Omg hi guys! SAME! Just moved cross country with no connections here. Tuesdays are my new favorite day because this podcast is so positive and light during a very crazy time in my life.
I can’t express enough how much this podcast means to me. These films were pivotal in my life & the behind the scenes were just as such. It is so wonderful to hear more and more stories of how these extraordinary films were created by such a talented and dedicated group of folks. Thanks again for sharing these great stories with us!!!
Sean Astin's role in LotR was so powerful, and his sincerity, apparent work ethic and ideologies really seemed to have blended into Samwise to bring that role to life so vividly, I really feel as if I am just watching Samwise be interviewed.
I usually listen to the podcast but I really needed to see the laughter of the boys when Sean was telling the helicopter story, so here I am... it does not disappoint! hahahaha
Was having a 'not so nice' and stressing day, but this episode dropped and i have to say that i have never laughed SO MUCH listening to anything ever and i must thank Dom, Billy and Sean! The helicopter ride story just had me on the floor! Wish we could have more episodes during the week, because I can't have too much of this podcast!
I was having a really rough day, but watching this episode was just what I needed. Billy’s laugh is infectious! I was losing it at the helicopter story!! So much joy in this episode, it turned my day around❤️
Sean Astin, by far the very best podcast thus far! Enjoy every single one but our Samwise is just the best. Love to hear him talk about his dear parents and his stories are epic. Billy and Dom laughing hysterically with Sean made my day. So glad there’ll be a part II.
omg i had zero idea the filming was that gruesome on the poor actors. i mean it kinda makes sense, cause the result was absolutely staggering and will for sure be regarded highly after all of them are long gone. but damn, just thinking of how hard they worked for so long to give us that magic...the magic that endures, and we can all go back to at any moment. mad respect to everyone involved in that production, and huge thank you.
Always a pleasure to see them together again. LotR trilogy will always be iconic and I loved the extended editions bc of the cast interviews. The nostalgia is real Everyone knows Sean from The Goonies, I know him from Toy Soldiers...
Hilarious!! I always love when you learn that a person has some of the same traits as the character they're playing, and I freakin' adore Samwise Gamgee.
Absolutely loved this like the Elijah Wood one. I'm 46 and grew up with Sean's movies. The stories were hilarious and it's so great that Sean is as caring and looking out for others just like Sam. Also used to love Lost, great show until the weird ending lol. Billy is so funny with the bunsen burner re-enactments. Hi from Erith, UK
Saw this on spotify and I was so excited but I love watching instead of listening so I just had to wait for this to be uploaded to youtube which was hard 😂.
The amount of absolute hysterics in this episode is just infections. I love the banter, and it's very plain how longstanding their friendships are with each other.
It's so weird to hear stories I remember from the Fellowship DVD cast voice over years and years ago. (Although I will treasure the story about Sir Christopher and the Bic pen)
Everytime I see Sean Astin I smile he’s just so genuine. but at the same time it’s sad because he looks older and it makes you realize that we are all getting older. Love the podcast I watch every episode
Today is my 30th birthday and this was absolutely one of the best gifts I received! I remember watching LOTR when I was 11 years old and now to be watching this it’s just so fantastic! This podcast has been one of the most entertaining podcasts I’ve ever watched! Thank you all for doing this! 😊😊
This was so much fun! I am old enough to remember Sean's parents acting on TV. His dad was the best Gomez. His mom was truly wonderful. Sean's acting as Sam was so right on, when I think of Sam while reading Lord of the Rings he has Sean's face.
i think Sean was really the closest to the book character for sure, partly cos of the writing and partly cos of his brilliant acting. i LOVE the anecdote about Sir Ian reminding Sean to take Frodo's hand when he wakes in Rivendell, it's those little touches that really make the movies so special
I have had the WORST week and laughing at this was one of the only good things to happen. I love you guys. Thank you for being a bright spot in my week.
Gotta love how it's been 20 years and Sean is still not done screaming about the helicopters. Good thing they didn't have Elijah there for it, I think that man would've just straight up died of laughter, he's always so easily amused. Rip Elijah if he ever watches this.
46:20 given the strikes on now, this is really fascinating to hear. Pushing people to work those hours is crazy, and creatives are exploited to do it because they love the work. Kudos to Sean for carrying on his mother's legacy by helping to lead the SAG talks!
Been loving the show guys! Had to say goodbye to my dog the day this came out. Came back to say how nice it was to listen to you three fellows laughing and having fun after i got. Sean is always such a sweet dude. Keep it the good work :)
Wow it’s so cool and interesting to hear Sean’s perspective and experience of the filming. Like Dom said, it does resonate with their characters a bit, how each of them talk about filming LOTR. It was so sweet and heartwarming to see Sean, thanks for bringing him on the podcast! Looking forward to more LOTR guests! ❤️🙏
I can't get enough of you guys and your show!! I rise above chronic pain every day and watching your show makes me feel better!! THANK YOU BOYS 😘🥰💞💞💞💞💞
Guys. This episode had me in literal tears! Can Sean be in every episode from now on because he sure does like to weave a tale. Can’t wait for part 2 to come out 😀
Damn, the helicopter story never gets old. It was hilarious listening to it at LOTR extra materials and now 20+ yearts later. Never change, guys, never change.
Oh my gosh I absolutely loved this episode. Huge Sean Astin fan. Does he have his own podcast at all? I could listen to him tell stories all day. Thank you for having him.
Sean Astin was a major part of my childhood (Goonies, Encino Man, Lord of the Rings, etc) and I always enjoy seeing and hearing from him. Thanks for doing this and reminiscing. Took me back for a minute.
