Dominic’s podcast, The Friendship Onion with Billy Boyd, is pure lifestyle gold. They chat about everything from Tolkien lore to what they had for breakfast. It’s not glossy; it’s genuine. His tone is always one of relaxed enthusiasm, like a friend telling you about a cool rock he found.
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He’s also notoriously honest about the ups and downs of fame. Unlike many actors, he’s admitted that post-Lord of the Rings, he felt a little lost. He didn’t chase the blockbuster machine. Instead, he chose projects that let him travel—like Lost or wildlife documentaries. That’s a masterclass in redefining success on your own terms.
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Dominic and Billy Boyd got matching tattoos of the word “nine” in Elvish. But Dominic’s is actually an accident—it was meant to be the word “friend” from the door of Moria. A classic Merry move: heartfelt, slightly flawed, and full of story. It’s a reminder that perfect is boring.
He also keeps a small piece of Hobbiton “set dirt” from 1999 in a jar. He calls it his “anchor.” Consider this your permission to keep one sentimental oddity—a concert ticket, a pebble from a holiday—that grounds you in your own adventure.
