Writer and Philologist: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien | Jul 10, 2025

On today’s episode T-Bob and Chief join Big T and Arian to dive into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Known as the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, the guys talk about who Tolkien was, what inspired him, and how his love of languages, mythology, and faith shows up in the stories that he wrote. They unpack some of the big themes in his books — like power, friendship and loss. Plus, we get into philosophy, a baseball season update, the Mountain Dew Conspiracy theory, the recent viral golf course fight and much more. Enjoy! (00:01:26) T-Bob and Chief (00:13:24) Philosophy (00:22:11) Baseball (00:41:18) Mountain Dew Conspiracy (00:48:21) Grok (01:07:47) Canada golf fight (01:16:21) NFL Running Backs (01:29:41) J.R.R. Tolkien (02:32:00) NFLYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

On today’s episode, the guys are back in the studio after a break!! They cover everything in their personal lives and the news, including Big T’s engagement (and bachelor party planning), the surgery Arian was supposed to get, the FBI’s review of the Epstein ‘client list,’ updates on the Diddy trial, AI music and much more. Enjoy! (00:02:23) Big T is getting married (00:09:37) Teed off (hotels) (00:14:27) Cruises (00:16:12) Arian’s surgery (00:26:59) Epstein Files (00:42:10) Diddy trial (00:52:27) Seed to Table (Naples, Florida) (01:04:07) AI Music (01:27:56) VoicemailsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Some of our favorite moments from the first half of 2025. Enjoy and happy 4th of July! (00:01:00) Moment of Silence for Jimmy Carter (00:06:36) Jerry’s dry jacking experience (00:14:10) Jerry’s update (00:20:06) Big T/Rico’s High Noon Recap (00:29:03) Royal Rumble With Presidents (00:35:59) Brace (00:47:06) Arian picking a baseball team (01:19:06) Sun simulation + the Zaineville incident (with Nick) (01:32:38) Dicky V’s tweet about Arian (01:39:54) PFT’s Kidney Stones and his piss spoon (01:50:08) Christian Yelich and The Brewers join the show (01:59:07) Arian learns a play by play announcer vs. an analyst (02:10:18) PFT’s new power washer (02:16:35) Rough N’ Rowdy match up (02:21:00) Asteroid coming to earth in 2038 (02:31:49) Luka Trade (without Arian) (02:47:18) Luka Trade (with Arian) (02:59:41) Women trolling about a man’s salary (03:06:07) Best asses in the NFL (with Jerry)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

On today’s episode, T-Bob (making his Macrodosing debut!) and Chief join Big T to discuss the life and death of George Washington. From his early days as a young soldier to becoming the first President of the United States, we explore the key moments that shaped his life and legacy. Plus, we get into Zohran Mamdani and the NYC mayoral run, updates on the Diddy trial, Tiny Chef canceled, an AI discussion and much more. Enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - T-Bob and Chief 12:06 - AI Discussion 22:55 - NYC 28:30 - Diddy Trial 35:30 - Tiny Chef canceled 51:33 - George WashingtonYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

On today’s episode PFT and Big T break down what happened in the middle east, why it matters, and what this escalation could mean for the region and the world. Plus, the guys get into Jon Rothstein’s announcements, the NBA Finals, a New AI study and answer all your voicemails. Enjoy! (00:02:00) Iran Airstrikes (00:35:00) Jon Rothstein (00:37:37) NBA Finals (00:42:20) New AI MIT Study (01:03:43) VoicemailsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

In this episode, we take a look into the latest developments surrounding the investigation into the Titan submersible disaster. From newly released findings to ongoing questions about safety, accountability, and deep-sea exploration, we break down what’s been uncovered since the initial tragedy and what it means moving forward. (00:05:04) BBA Recap (00:08:52) Arian and PFT golf update (00:14:30) Tucker Carlson interviews Ted Cruz about Israel-Iran (00:35:35) WNBA drama (00:57:07) ChatGPT & Grok (01:23:25) Titan Submersible InvestigationYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

On today’s episode the guys are back from the weekend to discuss everything that’s happening in the news. We get into a Pine Straw incident involving a former UT football player, the US Open, Will Smith’s new song release, Trump Mobile, the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers, and much more. Enjoy! (00:02:17) Weekend Recap (00:16:20) Grant Frerking Pine Straw (00:23:15) US Open (00:30:37) Will Smith’s new song release (00:34:21) Lake Lanier (00:37:02) Air India crash (00:41:39) Trump Mobile (00:56:36) Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (01:08:48) Rafael Devers trade (01:26:51) VoicemailsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

On today’s Macrodosing, Arian is in Chicago and we get into the life of Harry Houdini — the world’s most famous escape artist. From death-defying stunts to exposing fake psychics, Houdini lived a life of mystery, danger, and obsession. We break down his craziest escapes, his war against spiritualism, and the weird theories surrounding his death. (00:02:57) Milwaukee Recap (00:41:55) Aaron Rodgers is married (00:44:51) USMNT (00:54:30) Machete attack in Florida (01:00:08) US Open (01:06:05) Houdini Download the Gametime app today and use code MACRO for $20 off your first purchase Use promo code MACRO on Amazon or https://stellabluecoffee.com for 20% off orders of $25 or moreYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Arian joins the crew in Chicago to discuss his first pitch strategy and all that's going on in the news. Enjoy! (00:02:20) Arian First Pitch (00:16:40) Elon & Trump (00:29:00) Youtubers in the news (00:34:07) LA Riots (00:36:58) Uber ratings (00:43:29) Landon Donovan (00:59:10) Chilis (01:07:54) VoicemailsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

In this episode, we get into Palantir Technologies, the mysterious data company working with governments, militaries, and big corporations around the world. From its origins in Silicon Valley to its role in national security and big data analytics, we unpack what Palantir does, why it's controversial, and how it's shaping the future of surveillance and decision-making. Plus, we give our live reaction to finding out the Barstool Beach House cast and get into what’s going on with Elon Musk’s black eye, the surprising story of an elephant wandering into a grocery store in Thailand, the Orlando Magic’s rebrand, and much more. Enjoy! 10:20 - Myrtle Beach 24:32 - Peeing in New Mexico 31:48 - Barstool Beach House 38:09 - Elon Musk 42:25 - Elephant in Thailand 46:32 - Orlando Rebrand 55:47 - Illinois Budget (Teed off) 1:06:54 - PalantirYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing