{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"0260 \u00bb The Fool's Hope \u00bb Of Gandalf and Pippin in Minas Tirith","description":"In episode 260, we discuss Gandalf's famous characterization of Frodo's quest: &quot;a fool's hope&quot;. 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?&amp;nbsp; 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&amp;nbsp; ***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 \u00bb 4:22 - &quot;The starless blackness&quot; and the Shadow \u00bb 9:35 - &quot;Fool of a Took!&quot; \u00bb 10:30 - Cirith Ungol: Why would he go THAT way? \u00bb St. Paul and the Fool's Hope \u00bb 16:05 - The role of hobbits in Gandalf's life and mission \u00bb 21:12 - Is Nature of Middle-earth good for someone who hasn't read The History of Middle-earth? \u00bb 24:40 - Understanding Catholicism Through Tolkien &amp;amp; Conversion \u00bb 26:30 - Shakespeare &amp;amp; Tolkien \u00bb 27:28 - The Ride of the Rohirrim and Speeding \u00bb 30:00 - Eru's Will? \u00bb 33:20 - Gandalf's Appearance and Tolkien's Care Factor \u00bb 42:50 LINKS - What Did Gandalf REALLY Look Like? Here's What JRR Tolkien Says In The Nature Of Middle-earth \u00bb 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 ","author_name":"The Tolkien Road","author_url":"https:\/\/tolkienroad.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/20755088\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/00c441\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/113085065"}