Eragon And Back Again

Nasuada is so metal.

Lucy and Darien are excited to learn more about Nasuada’s heritage in Brisingr chapter seven, "Trial of Long Knives,” and chapter eight, "Winged Tidings.”

Talking points include wondering where all the gold is coming from, being very excited about a preying mantis goddess, strategies for getting vaccines to hurt less, Angela appearing so early in the book, and everyone being very upset with Eragon.

Content Warning: This episode contains reference to self-harm, not in the context of suicide but in a manner that may be distressing to some listeners. No descriptive passages from the book are read out loud. The conversation about this element of the books ends at 36:56, however the resulting injuries are mentioned a few times later in the episode.

Sparks of Inspiration 
Darien shares a Geode! She voiced the main character in a narrative audio drama, The Journal of Juniper J. Strahorn: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PpxSHPPVCI0OOfSIPiqsJ?si=eSzhqZn3Q6-dMuvTRa7K9A&utm_source=copy-link

Lucy is enjoying her reread of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse.

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Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes

Cover art by Luana Pastor

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A world with a bumblebee in it is a world worth being in.

Darien and Lucy witness the end of the Ra’zac in Brisingr chapter five, “Rider and Ra’zac,” and chapter six, "To Walk the Land Alone.”

Talking points include major Kingdom Hearts vibes, a curse to set the future in zone, a life saving beauty of a bumblebee, Eragon making some interesting dietary exceptions, Sloan being the worst, Eragon being so much like Brom, and the rights of a Dragon Rider.

Content Warning: This episode contains reference to self-harm and suicide.

Sparks of Inspiration 
Lucy is inspired by the creative cursing in this very book!

Darien got to interview Rick Riordan for her mythology podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vtZDfTe9rWumpbg6pihr4?si=7-0frPodS_i4dgPQtujeMQ&utm_source=copy-link

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Enjoy our bonus episode about Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing AND Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe by supporting the show on Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/EABA

Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes

Cover art by Luana Pastor

No portion of this episode may be used for generative AI or large language models training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smartt.

A new voice joins the podcast!

Lucy (she/her) and Darien (she/they) are delighted to have Braydon (he/him) from Fandom and Folklore on to discuss Brisingr chapter three, “Assault on Helgrind”, and chapter four, “Divergence.”

Talking points include correctly pronouncing Roran’s name, Darien immediately abandoning a bit, struggling to identify the formatting rules for the Ancient Language, a brief debunking of Medieval flat Earth beliefs, and Eragon making a decision that wasn't his to make.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about abusive family relationships.

Sparks of Inspiration 
Braydon shouts out Meyers Briggs in character creation.

Darien very much enjoyed The Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor.

Lucy is loving the romance options in Fields of Mistra. 

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Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes

Cover art by Luana Pastor

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Thank you for your patience!!

Darien and Lucy are so excited to jump into Inheritance Cycle book three with Brisingr chapter one, "The Gates of Death”, and chapter two,”Around the Campfire.”

Talking points include wild speculations on the author’s opinions regarding organized religion, drawbacks to the elven transformation, some peak sibling representation, unpacking trauma with those you trust, Eragon's very convenient justification for pining after Arya, and the mystery of the missing subtitle.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about ableism, self-harm, cannibalism, and racism. 

Sparks of Inspiration 
Lucy is inspired by Fruits Basket (2019) to resurrect an old project.

Darien rethinks her writings on witches after a lecture by @sugarmaeisagoodwife

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Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes

Cover art by Luana Pastor

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Slight change of plans…

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Brisingr begins on Wednesday, September 16!

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Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to our bonus episode about Reversal of the Heart by supporting the show on Patreon:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/EABA

Cover art by Luana Pastor

No portion of this episode may be used for generative AI or large language models training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smartt.