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In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: "a fool's hope". Why did he say that? Why is it significant he was saying that to Pippin? What is the broader significance of that line for the work and for Middle-earth (and our reality) in general? Here's the passage: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/796083-all-now-took-leave-of-the-lord-of-the-city Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO ***This episode was released Ad-Free and 3 Days Early for Our BELOVED Fellowship of Patrons - LEARN MORE*** EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Andrew T, John R, Ms. Anonymous, Redhawk CONTENTS- The Passage » 4:22 - "The starless blackness" and the Shadow » 9:35 - "Fool of a Took!" » 10:30 - Cirith Ungol: Why would he go THAT way? » St. Paul and the Fool's Hope » 16:05 - The role of hobbits in Gandalf's life and mission » 21:12 - Is Nature of Middle-earth good for someone who hasn't read The History of Middle-earth? » 24:40 - Understanding Catholicism Through Tolkien & Conversion » 26:30 - Shakespeare & Tolkien » 27:28 - The Ride of the Rohirrim and Speeding » 30:00 - Eru's Will? » 33:20 - Gandalf's Appearance and Tolkien's Care Factor » 42:50 LINKS - What Did Gandalf REALLY Look Like? Here's What JRR Tolkien Says In The Nature Of Middle-earth » https://youtu.be/v0ejOhONshg - buy Tolkien's Requiem: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS: - Andrew T - John R - Ms. Anonymous - Redhawk - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - Shannon S - Brian O - Emilio P - Zeke F - James A - James L - Chris L - Chuck F - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Jonathan D - Eric S - Joey S - Eric B - Johanna T - Mike M - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty