Best Fool Of A Took Podcasts (2025)

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044 - "The Choices of Master Samwise" Will Haunt Him Forever - SEASON TWO FINALE 1:24:29

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For the SEASON 2 FINALE, we discuss book 4, chapter 10, "The Choices of Master Samwise", the final chapter of The Two Towers. Thanks for an amazing season! We'll be back for Season Three: "The Return of the King" in Spring, 2026! Conversation Topics The battle between Sam and Shelob Sam's transformation into the true Ring bearer The emotional weigh…

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043 - Tolkien Terrifies Us All in "Shelob's Lair" 1:18:14

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The creepy journey through Shelob’s lair and those dark tunnelsGollum’s long game—what he’s really up toFrodo’s use of the Elven light and its deep loreThe terrifying history of Shelob and UngoliantWhat Frodo’s silent words really meanOur…

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042 - Anxiety Climbs in "The Stairs of Cirith Ungol" 1:20:37

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 8, "The Stairs to Cirith Ungol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Frodo’s mental exhaustion and the Ring’s heavy influence on him Gollum’s rare moment of tenderness The nightmare city of Minas Morgul Frodo's temptation to put on the Ring The muttering, glowing Tower of the Moon Gollum’s tricky, uncertai…

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041 - A Statue, a Shadow, and a Bad Feeling: “Journey to the Cross-roads” 59:45

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 7, "Journey to the Crossroads", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The chapter’s fleeting nature: a breath before the chaos.Tolkien’s views on subtext and seriousness—Al Gore, internet, and culture.Gollum’s mysterious and increasingly squirrely behavior.The strategic significance of Minas Morgul and the c…

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040 - Gollum's Fate is Decided in "The Forbidden Pool" 1:03:47

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 6, "The Forbidden Pool", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Gollum’s funny reaction to being caught — way different from the puppy-eyed guy in the movies How Gollum’s actually pretty complex—big emotions behind that monster exterior Faramir being smart and moral when it really counts The creepy story of M…

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039 - Captain Faramir and "the Window on the West" 1:09:03

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 5, "The Window on the West", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The story behind Faramir’s bedroom and “the Window on the West”How Faramir’s insight reveals the true nature of the ring’s curseThe lore of Gandalf’s many names (Mithrandir, Tharkun, and beyond)Boromir and Faramir’s contrasting personalities …

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038 - Samwise Finds Comfort and Conflict in “Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit” 1:15:36

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 4, "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The hobbits’ strategic plan for their journey around Mordor Gollum’s physical and psychological decline The emotional bond between Frodo and Sam The significance of color symbolism in Tolkien’s description of armies Gollum’s forgotten ski…

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037 - Walking 1,200 Miles to Mordor to Find “The Black Gate is Closed” 1:14:04

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 3, "The Black Gate is Closed", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics:The boredom and despair creeping into the narrative Gollum’s complex character The impossibility of sneaking past Mordor’s Black Gate. The emotional depth behind Minas Ithil and Gollum’s tragic memories. Frodo’s disillusionment and the mount…

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036 - Gollum can't be trusted in "The Passage of the Marshes" 1:08:44

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This week we discuss book 4, chapter 2, "The Passage of the Marshes", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The brutal brutality of The Passage of the Marshes and Tolkien’s masterful misery crafting Gollum’s animalistic guide mode and his dual personalities of Smeagol and Gollum The haunting imagery of corpse candles and battlefield ghosts in t…

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035 - Frodo and Sam Struggle with "The Taming of Smeagol" 1:21:16

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Kicking off Book 4 in our brand new podcast set, this week we discuss book 4, chapter 1, "The Taming of Sméagol", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: The crew humorously shares their moving day antics and new recording space vibes. How Frodo and Sam cope with being alone in the wilderness. An analysis of Gollum versus Smeagol and the complexi…

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034 - Pippin’s Perilous Night with "The Palantír" 1:17:39

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 11, "The Palantír", from The Two Towers. Dive into the thrilling conclusion of Book Three with the Fool of a Took Podcast as Pippin's curiosity leads to a dire encounter with the enemy. Conversation Topics: Mispronunciations and playful takes on the word "Palantír" Recap of Saruman's foiled attempts at manipulat…

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033 - Gandalf Has a Plan for "The Voice of Saruman" 1:18:05

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 10, "The Voice of Saruman", from The Two Towers. Conversation Topics: Understanding the power and magic of Saruman's voice Gandalf's diplomatic showdown with Saruman at Isengard The role of manipulation and perception in Tolkien's world The complexity of Gandalf’s character and his strategic restraint Pippin's u…

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Xi Van Fleet warns AJ Steel and America about China's plans for world domination. 32:20

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Long Before the famous Tucker Carlson interview, AJ Steel talked to Xi Van Fleet, a woman who has lived under Mao's China and knows all about his diabolical cultural revolution. You may have seen her on Hannity, Newsmax, FOX and Friends, and the infamous Loudoun County school board meetings, but you've never heard her like you will here on The AJ S…

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Juanita Broaddrick sets the record straight! From Bill & Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump. Explosive new information with AJ Steel. 53:28

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Forget everything you think you know about Juanita Broaddrick! Her interview with AJ Steel puts all the rumors to rest, and adds new information. Juanita talks of her incredible journey from childhood to a successful career as a nurse and nursing home owner. She does not mince words & retells of her encounters with Bill Clinton who brutally raped h…

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032 - Merry and Pippin Survive Isengard in "Flotsam and Jetsam" 1:21:46

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 9, "Flotsam and Jetsam", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Pippin's Power Picnic We finally have a meal in the chapter!! Here is my recreation (surprisingly accurate) of the lunch Pippin prepared for Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. -Several slices of toast -Butter -Honey -Some slices of cooked bacon …

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031 - “The Road to Isengard" Ends with Saruman 1:20:51

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 8, "The Road to Isengard", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Isengard Soup When I pictured the bowl of Isengard all flooded out with wreckage and debris floating everywhere, it reminded me of soup. So I made vegetable soup and assembled some breadsticks into a 4-sided Orthanc to stand in the cente…

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Jan 6 prisoner tells all! AJ Steel meets James Grant. 47:31

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Join us for an explosive conversation between AJ Steel and James Grant, a 28 year old future law student and January 6 protestor who was jailed for over 3 years for standing up for free elections and for his president. His story will shock you, sadden you, and eventually uplift you. Not to be missed!…

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The Arab Street Comes to Downtown America. Thane Rosenbaum tells AJ Steel about Jewish stupidity, Christian weakness, and America's decline. 1:06:53

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Law Professor and Middle East analyst Thane Rosenbaum tells AJ about the ascendency of the Arab street in America and what it means for Jews, Christians, and White people in general. This no holds barred discussion also delves into Israel's war in Gaza, and the betrayal of Jewish people by progressives and the Democratic party. He also doesn't hold…

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The Grandma Who Took Adam Schiff Down! AJ Steel Meets Christine Bish. 48:26

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Top Rated host AJ Steel talks with Christine Bish, the woman who was first to expose California congressman Adam Schiff's potential mortgage fraud (for which he is currently under a federal criminal investigation). But Chris is not done. She tells AJ how California governor Gavin Newsom sent a small army complete with military style Humvees to stop…

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030 - The Battle of "Helm’s Deep": No Way Out 1:27:03

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 7, "Helm's Deep", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Charcuterie Helm's Deep This chapter needed a map so badly... so I made one. Out of bread, meat, and cheese. You can really go wild with this one- here's what I used. -Cut up bread for the mountains and rock base of Hornburg -A salami stick for t…

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Black, Proud, and Loving Trump! AJ Steel hosts Dr. Darell Scott. 58:18

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AJ Steel joins Pastor Darrell Scott in an incredible conversation about his close relationship with Donald Trump and his important role in his presidential campaign. But this podcast doesn't end there. It also covers some shocking new information about Black leaders Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Louis Farrakhan. Not to mention some disheartening i…

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The Man Who Put the Night Stalker Away. AJ Steel meets Frank Falzon. 1:09:45

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Frank Falzon is the SFPD homicide inspector who broke the Satan worshiping Night Stalker case wide open, but this wasn't his only important investigation. He also made the first arrest in the Zebra Killers' case (Black Muslims who murdered random Whites), and was intimately involved with the 1978 murder of San Francisco's Mayor George Moscone and i…

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AJ Steel Tackles Menopause With Amy Alkon. Plus: Trump, Feminism, And The War On Manhood. 56:15

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029 - The Fall (and Rise) of "The King of the Golden Hall" 1:18:09

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 6, "The King of the Golden Hall", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Dirt and Wormtongue I couldn't get the idea of gummy worms out of my head when I was trying to figure out what to make for this chapter. Instead of simply presenting my cohosts with a bowl of candy, I jazzed it up with some homema…

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028 - Gandalf is Reborn as "The White Rider" 1:06:44

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 5, "The White Rider", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Gandalf the White Russian What else would a White Rider drink? BTW, the white Russian was invented in Belgium! 2 parts vodka 1 part Kahlua 1 part heavy cream (or half and half if you are watching your figure) Mix the vodka and Kahlua in a gla…

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027 - "Treebeard" Might Be Isengard's Greatest Foe 1:09:36

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 4, "Treebeard", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Treebeard's Ent-Draught This one was a challenge- the drink was like water but "reminded them of the smell of a distant wood borne from afar by a cool breeze at night." Yes, of course. The internet saved me on this one. I based the non-alcoholic dr…

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026 - "The Uruk-Hai" Are Terrifying 1:10:42

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 3, "The Uruk-Hai", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Ugluk's Orc-Draught This drink was described as burning the mouth and giving an unbelievable burst of energy to the hobbits. My best attempt at an unpleasant drink to meet these requirements was a mix of Red Bull and Fireball cinnamon whiskey. T…

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025 - Big, Bad, Blonde Killing Machines...aka "The Riders of Rohan" 1:15:54

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 2, "The Riders of Rohan", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": The Blondies of Rohan Listen, I wasn't feeling particularly inspired this week, OK? The riders are blond... right...? Honestly, just follow this recipe as written, it is perfect. https://smittenkitchen.com/2006/11/blondies/ For the mix-in…

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023 - We Weren't Ready for "The Departure of Boromir" - S2 PREMIERE 1:05:46

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This week we discuss book 3, chapter 1, "The Departure of Boromir", from The Two Towers. Today's "Food For Thought": Boromir's Cream Horn Yes, that name was meant to be gross. Anyway, a cream horn is a real dessert and it felt right to honor Boromir. Recipe adapted from https://stressbaking.com/cream-horns/#recipe Thaw a sheet of puff pastry and sl…

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024 - Tolkien’s Text vs. Jackson’s Vision: "THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING" 1:28:45

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*FYI - This episode is AUDIO only* A special BONUS EPISODE of Fool of a Took Podcast for the season 2 premiere. We sat down and analyzed Peter Jackson's 2001 Oscar winning adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring (the extended versions). We discuss the movie's triumphs, what we loved about it, and what we didn't love so much. Today's "Food For Thou…

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An important message to our fans... 3:18

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June 25th - Season 2 - THE TWO TOWERS ---------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Fool of a Took Podcast — the show where deep lore meets even deeper nonsense! Here's the catch - 2 of the 4 hosts have never read the books before! Join Chris, RJ, Pat and Laura as they dive headfirst into the world of Tolkien. With chapter sna…

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Trump: Genius, Charlatan, or Fool. AJ Steel with Michael Pregent. 59:34

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Don't miss a highly controversial AJ Steel Show episode which tackles hard hitting questions and takes no prisoners. Is Donald Trump a genius, a charlatan, or a fool, and is there a method to his madness. Intelligence analyst and military veteran Michael Pregent joins AJ Steel to discuss what he considers to be Donald Trump's fatal mistake in court…

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Will Donald Trump Save America? AJ Steel talks to Thane Rosenbaum. 1:12:40

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Thane Rosenbaum returns to the AJ Steel show to talk about Donald Trump's promise to America, and about antisemitism, rising Islamism, the Gaza war, and his kind thoughts about evangelical Christians. He also touches on the frightening degeneracy and tyranny of American university professors and discusses his fascinating in person observations of S…

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Edmond LaValle Presents: Hit Singles, the New Series by the Creators of Unseen 5:37

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That's right - Blackstar agent and magical detective Edmond LaValle is back! And he's here to share important news! There's a new audio fiction series called Hit Singles, made by Unseen creators and co-producers Zach Valenti, Sarah Shachat, and Gabriel Urbina! It's a romantic comedy all about friendship, love, the struggles of trying to make it in …

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Ep144: From Dimes to Dollars - A Traders Wake Up Call 4:39

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144: From Dimes to Dollars - A Traders Wake Up Call FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphilnewton/ --- For Anyo…

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Ep142: Worse Week Since COVID - Are you ready for what's next? 4:16

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142: Worse Week Since COVID - Are you ready for what's next? FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphilnewton/ ---…

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Ep141: March Was Boring. April Could Bite | SPX Analysis 02 April 2025 3:52

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141: March Was Boring. April Could Bite | SPX Analysis 02 April 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphilnew…

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140: Don't Let a Green Candle Fool You | SPX Analysis 01 April 2025 4:28

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140: Don't Let a Green Candle Fool You | SPX Analysis 01 April 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphilnewt…

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Ep139: Bear Hedge Trigger Hit - It's Risk-Off This Week | SPX Analysis 31 Mar 2025 4:24

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139: Bear Hedge Trigger Hit - It's Risk-Off This Week | SPX Analysis 31 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Can Women Survive Without Real Men? AJ Steel with Gregory Borse. 1:03:55

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Dr. Gergory Borse (University of Arkansas) returns to the AJ Steel Show to talk about sex, feminism, the death of masculine men, monogamy, Trump, religion, Greek philosophy, Sigmund Freud, the new Snow-White movie, and the time he met Matthew McConaughey and Britney Spears in his bar? Join us for an incredible, freewheeling, somewhat shocking conve…

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Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio on being a conservative in San Francisco 31:13

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Host AJ Steel and Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio talk about the future of healthcare, homelessness, drug addiction, COVID, liberal virtue signaling, Trump, and what it's like to be a proud conservative who lives and works in the most insane of all progressive bastions, San Francisco. Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio is a surgeon who cares for patients wit…

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Ep138: Why I Took the L (and Feel Great About It) | SPX Analysis 24 Mar 2025 4:47

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138: Why I Took the L (and Feel Great About It) | SPX Analysis 24 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/pod-spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrp…

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Ep137: Bollinger Bands Pinch, Market Yawns… I Stay Ready | SPX Analysis 21 Mar 2025 3:59

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137: Bollinger Bands Pinch, Market Yawns… I Stay Ready | SPX Analysis 21 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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Ep136: 5700 Holds the Key - But I'm Not Chasing | SPX Analysis 20 Mar 2025 4:13

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136: 5700 Holds the Key - But I'm Not Chasing | SPX Analysis 20 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphilnew…

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Ep135: Tight Coil, Big Move Coming - FOMC Could Be the Trigger | SPX Analysis 19 Mar 2025 3:13

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135: Tight Coil, Big Move Coming - FOMC Could Be the Trigger | SPX Analysis 19 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.c…

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Ep134: SPX Rally or Trap? Here's What I'm Watching | SPX Analysis 18 Mar 2025 4:26

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134: SPX Rally or Trap? Here's What I'm Watching | SPX Analysis 18 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrphil…

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Ep133: Markets Open, Guinness Poured – Can SPX Deliver a Perfect Finish? | SPX Analysis 17 Mar 2025 3:48

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133: Markets Open, Guinness Poured – Can SPX Deliver a Perfect Finish? | SPX Analysis 17 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.…

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Ep:132: If SPX Rallies Here… I'm Hitting the Sell Button Hard | SPX Analysis 14 Mar 2025 4:22

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132: If SPX Rallies Here… I'm Hitting the Sell Button Hard | SPX Analysis 14 Mar 2025 FREE SPX Income Trading Masterclass - here https://antivestor.com/spx-webinar --- Read SPX Analysis - here https://antivestor.com/blog Watch SPX Analysis Video - here https://antivestor.com/spx-analysis Connect with Phil on LinkedIn - here https://www.linkedin.com…