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Eragon And Back AgainEp. 78 - Eldest: To Aberon, The Burning Plains, & The Clouds of WarWhy is a raven like a writing desk?Lucy and Darien get the band back together in Eldest chapter 62, “To Aberon,” chapter 63, “The Burning Plains,” and chapter 64, “The Clouds of War.” Talking points include fandom attempts to solve an unanswered riddle, the recent trend of mentioning Eragon's unknown father, a very cool setting for a final battle, Eragon showing off his new powers, a hug that didn't happen, clocking Eragon's continued nonsense regarding Arya, ANGELA OUR LOVE, and the hosts cementing themselves as Trianna Defenders. Sparks of In...
2026-06-041h 19Eragon And Back AgainEp. 77 - Eldest: The Maw of the Ocean & Running the Boar's EyeEat your heart out, Odysseus.Lucy and Darien find their sea legs in Eldest chapter 60, “The Maw of the Ocean,” and chapter 61, “Running the Boar's Eye.”Talking points include appreciating the map at the front of the book, Roran busting out a folk hero speech, celebrating the shared strength of the people of Carvahall, and navigating a big, f*ck off whirlpool.Sparks of Inspiration Lucy jump-scares Darien by committing to read the graphic novel adaptation of Maximum Ride by James Patterson.Dari...
2026-05-2733 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 76 - Eldest: Red Blade, White Blade, Visions Near and Far, & GiftsLearning about atheism.Darien and Lucy have more thoughts about elves in Eldest chapter 57, “Red Blade, White Blade,” chapter 58, “Visions Near and Far,” and chapter 59, “Gifts.”Talking points include bidding a (not-so) fond farewell to “Eragon woke” chapter openers, Arya going back to work, not tolerating Eragon trying to shirk responsibility for his actions, the culmination of the Elves Are The Best plot, new magic theory, Eragon catching up on the other POV plots, questioning the rule logic of scrying, and some sweet presents.Sparks of Inspir...
2026-05-131h 36Eragon And Back AgainEp. 75 - Eldest: Child's Play & Premonitions of WarAn assassination attempt!Lucy and Darien enjoy the last Nasuada POVs in Eldest chapter 55, “Child’s Play,” and chapter 56, "Premonitions of War.”Talking points include Trianna’s stock increasing, dozens of deaths Nasuada should have need aware of, Darien protesting the use of three O names, Elva being oh so creepy, and the value of lace.Sparks of Inspiration Lucy was inspired to avoid doom scrolling by working out inside.Darien appreciates Focus Friend for helping her avoid doom scrolling.
2026-04-2951 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 74 - Eldest: Landfall, Teirm, Jeod Longshanks, An Unexpected Ally, & EscapeA familiar face!Darien and Lucy are excited to reconnect with an old acquaintance in Eldest chapter 50, “Landfall,” chapter 51, “Teirm,” chapter 52, “Jeod Longshanks,” chapter 53, “An Unexpected Ally,” and chapter 54, “Escape.” Talking points include not repeating descriptions from previous books, it's okay for some things to be convenient for plot, a delightful exclamation, Justice for Helen, Roran getting caught up on the plot of the book series he's in, and Darien having a mini spiral about her youngest brother being Eragon's age. Sparks of Inspiration Darien watched a H...
2026-04-151h 11Eragon And Back AgainEp. 73 - Eldest: The Gift of Dragons & In a Starry GladeWe're deeply disappointed in our protagonist.Lucy and Darien enjoy high highs and the lowest low in Eldest chapter 48, “The Gift of Dragons,” and Chapter 49, “In a Starry Glade.”Talking points include the satisfaction of flow state, fantastical arts and crafts, partying with the elves, Eragon's surprising skill as a writer, the hosts spending way too long trying to figure out something that will be explained a page later, and some ableist nonsense.Sparks of Inspiration Lucy enjoys the new perspective offered by Hyrule...
2026-04-011h 15Eragon And Back AgainEp. 72 - Eldest: The Beginning of Wisdom & Broken Egg and Scattered NestHas Eragon finally learned his lesson?Lucy and Darien suffer major second-hand embarrassment in Eldest chapter 46, “The Beginning of Wisdom,” and Chapter 47, “Broken Egg and Scattered Nest.”Talking points include Eragon promising to be cool with Arya from now on, Arya revealing herself to a basic bitch (affectionate), a last-minute arts and crafts assignment, some deep dragon lore, the hosts doubling down on how it would be cooler/make more sense for all Riders to look like their dragons, Saphira experiencing the brutal sting of rejection, and the looming threat o...
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Dussellig und voll DanebenEragon - Das Vermächtnis der DrachenreiterIhr wollt Fantasy, aber Herr der Ringe ist euch zu komplex? Ihr wollt Drachen, aber Fourth Wing ist euch zu spicy? Eragon könnte genau die richtige Buchreihe für euch sein! Christopher Paolini begann, diese beliebte Geschichte mit gerademal 15 Jahren zu schreiben - vermarktet wurde sie durch Auftritte von ihm in Mittelalterkostümen in Turnhallen. Obwohl das etwas seltsam klingt, hat es funktioniert und Eragon wurde beliebt und berühmt. So berühmt, dass der erste Band 2006 sogar verfilmt wurde - wenn auch leider nicht gut. Aber lasst euch von diesem Film nicht abschrecken! In dem Werk um den n...
2026-03-171h 40Eragon And Back AgainEp. 71 - Eldest: Narda & The Hammer FallsRoran’s back! Darien and Lucy are excited to spend time with Roran again in Eldest chapter 44, "Narda” and chapter 45, “The Hammer Falls.”Talking points include an excellent use of the physical layout of the book, Roran knowing everyone’s name, questioning who described Roran for the wanted posters, and what Roran is willing to do to protect the villagers. Sparks of Inspiration Lucy has joined a fun new D&D campaign! Darien loves her new tattoo which is a quote from The...
2026-03-0450 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 70 - Eldest: Image of Perfection & The ObliteratorHe's got ghosts in his blood!Lucy and Darien suffer from serious secondhand embarrassment in Eldest chapter 42, "Image of Perfection" and chapter 43, "The Obliterator."Talking points include begging Eragon to please stop, learning some deep magic lore, clocking some early 2000s beauty biases, a mini anti-gen AI rant, and speculation on the extent of elven anatomical knowledge.Sparks of Inspiration Darien greatly enjoyed Don Martin's Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire.Lucy is tackling her writing goals with the p...
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Geek Freaks HeadlinesEragon Is Moving Forward at Disney+ With Showrunners Todd Harthan and Todd HelbingThe Geek Freaks Headlines host breaks down the latest update on the Eragon TV adaptation: Disney+ has officially tapped two showrunners, Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing. You’ll get quick background on both, why their track records matter, and what the next phase of development likely looks like as the series moves toward casting and production.00:00 The Eragon series update: two showrunners have been chosen00:06 Who Todd Harthan is, plus his past work on High Potential and The Resident00:16 Who Todd Helbing is, including Superman & Lois and The Flash00:31 Why this hi...
2026-02-0801 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 69 - Eldest: The Nature of EvilThe Raz'ac are basically mosquitoes, right?Darien and Lucy discuss just one chapter with Eldest chapter 41, "The Nature of Evil.” Talking points include this jerk Vanir, Saphira having Eragon’s back, interrogating what is acceptable in war, never justifying one's own actions based off what someone else might do, magic lessons, evidence that the Twins were definitely traitors, and a very upsetting round of 20 Questions about the Raz'ac. Sparks of Inspiration Lucy was inspired to strive for immersive world building while visiting Disneylan...
2026-01-211h 03Eragon And Back AgainEp. 68 - Eldest: Resurgence, Why Do You Fight?, & Black Morning GloryEragon, you're so sixteen…Lucy and Darien would like Eragon to chill out, please, in chapter 38, "Resurgence," chapter 39, “Why Do You Fight?” and chapter 40, “Black Morning Glory.” Talking points include placement of dragon scales, lessons in meditation, Eragon getting knocked down a peg, and Saphira taking a turn on the Embarrass Yourself Ride before Eragon hopes right back on. Content Warning: This episode contains description of excessive alcohol consumption.Sparks of Inspiration Darien reminds everyone they should read Terry Pr...
2026-01-071h 09Eragon And Back AgainEp. 67 - Eldest: A Maze of Opposition, Hanging by a Thread, & ElvaIt's all about lace.Darien and Lucy are so excited to spend time with Nasuada in chapter 35, “A Maze of Opposition,” chapter 36, “Hanging by a Thread,” and chapter 37, “Elva.”Talking points include Darien struggling to remember which British male fantasy writer to credit for a piece of writing advice, how to actually address crime in a community, Nasuada’s fear of magic, a brilliant solution to a complicated problem, and catching up with that baby Eragon accidentally cursed.Sparks of Inspiration Lucy is inspired by...
2025-12-241h 21Eragon And Back AgainEp. 66 - Eldest: The Secret Lives of Ants & Under the Menoa TreeSaphira has a crush.Lucy and Darien have SEEN TOO MUCH in chapter 34, “The Secret Lives of Ants,” and chapter 35, “Under the Menoa Tree.”Talking points include Saphira being so basic by having a crush on her teacher, speculating on dragon genes and scale color genetics, reading way too much into Eragon having no one to teach him how to shave, Eragon being weirdly voyeuristic, Arya having destinations in mind, and an extensive lecture on why AI is bad, for real. Sparks of Inspiration Darie...
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The Fandom Portals PodcastLessons from EragonSummaryAaron and Brasher delve into the 2006 film 'Eragon', exploring themes of inner potential, mentorship, and the challenges of adapting beloved books into films. They discuss the film's shortcomings, particularly in character development and pacing, while drawing parallels to classic narratives like Star Wars. The conversation emphasizes the importance of trust and relationships in personal growth, and how even disappointing adaptations can offer valuable lessons. The hosts focus on the mentorship between Eragon and Brom, and the bond between Eragon and his dragon, Sephirah. They discuss the importance of trust, emotional vulnerability, and the potential future...
2025-12-031h 13Eragon And Back AgainEp. 65 - Eldest: On the Crags of Tel'nae'rWe need to stop describing disabled characters as “useless.”Darien and Lucy are joined by Cache the Dog in chapter 33, “On the Crags of Tel'nae'r.”Talking points include the relief of no longer being alone, the EABA commitment to disagree with canon we don't like, manifesting the Disney+ show, Orik being totally responsible actually, examining the reoccurring ableism in the text, a little bit of Brom backstory, and a very indignant Pomeranian Yorkie making his displeasure known in the background (we're sorry). Sparks of Inspirati...
2025-11-261h 03Eragon And Back AgainEp. 64 - Eldest: Conviction, Repercussions, & ExodusPeak Folk HeroLucy and Darien are ready to answer the call in chapter 29, “Conviction,” chapter 30, “Repercussions,” and chapter 31, “Exodus.”Talking points include the cousins having different days, Roran’s growing resentment of Eragon, a study in character conviction, an incredible call to action, and a casual reminder of the political and moral stance of the hosts (with an invitation to find free entertainment elsewhere if needed).Sparks of InspirationDarien recommends all makers read Every Tool's a Hammer: Life is What You Make It by...
2025-11-121h 05Eragon And Back AgainEp. 63 - Eldest: Queen Islanzadí & Out of the PastArya’s secret is out! Darien and Lucy discover some secrets of the elves Eldest chapter 27, “Queen Islanzadí,” and chapter 28, “Out of the Past.”Talking points include the big reveal, Arya being manipulated into forgiveness, Eragon’s ever-present crush, a new werecat friend, the weight of inheritance, Orik being a Grade-A friend, and ANOTHER DRAGON?!Sparks of InspirationLucy acknowledges the value of unwavering pettiness. Darien sings the praises of Milicent Patrick and The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara...
2025-10-291h 13Eragon And Back AgainEp. 62 - Eldest: Arrow to the Heart, The Dagshelgr Invocation, & The Pinewood City,”Arya has a secret. Darien and Lucy go deeper into the woods in Eldest chapter 24, “Arrow to the Heart,” chapter 25, “The Dagshelgr Invocation,” and chapter 26, “The Pinewood City.”Talking points include the best strategy for world building/info dumping, hammering out the timeline, examining metaphor in the death of the gyrfalcon, a good use of Eragon waking up, a hood not being enough of a disguise, forest orgy, and elven architecture.Sparks of InspirationDarien wants everyone to know that Hades 2 is good. ...
2025-10-151h 20Eragon And Back AgainEp. 61 - Eldest: His Enemy's FaceSix days, Roran?!Lucy and Darien are helpless as everything goes wrong in Eldest chapter 23, “His Enemy's Face.” Talking points include reflecting on the first real series impact of inheritance, you, who is holding onto hope, some idle speculation about what Roran and Katrina do off page, the clever chapter title, and Sloane being the worst for real. Sparks of InspirationLucy is creatively inspired by this book! Darien is creatively inspired by listening to “Your Idol” from the K-Pop Demon Hunte...
2025-10-0800 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 60 - Eldest: Wounds of the Past & Wounds of the PresentRoran becomes the center of attention.Darien and Lucy witness some small town drama in Eldest chapter 21, “Wounds of the Past,” and chapter 22, “Wounds of the Present.” Talking points include the masterfully crafted tension, Sloan being completely out of line, Roran's Big Announcement, Katrina making a choice, taking a sip of tea every time the word “Inheritance” is mentioned, and Darien’s plea to brew your tea properly.Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of cannibalism and domestic violence. Sparks of Inspir...
2025-09-171h 13Eragon And Back AgainEp. 59 - Eldest: Arya Svit-kona & CerisArya is not okay right now.Lucy and Darien get a crash course in elven etiquette in Eldest chapter 19, “Arya Svit-kona” and 20, “Ceris.” Talking points include Arya crashing out, learning new words, exploring alternatives to avoiding long-held grudges, Eragon's “new” feelings, theorizing about the emotional regulation skills of elves, the evolutionary implications of dwarves having 14 toes, and a darker interpretation of Arya rushing the dwarves companions away. Sparks of InspirationLucy reflects on her recent experience entering a writing contest.Darien discuss...
2025-09-031h 18Eragon And Back AgainEp. 58 - Eldest: Down the Rushing Mere-Wash & DriftingIs there anything more embarrassing than a crush? Darien and Lucy enjoy a river cruise in Eldest chapter 17, “Down the Rushing Mere-Wash” and 18, “Drifting.” Talking points include interpreting Eragon’s definition of a Dragon Rider, interrogating why all magic seems to come from the elves, pondering the name origin of Morzan’s sword, some Misty Mountain vibes, an analysis of a chronic illness and physical disability narrative, and Darien and Lucy laying all the cards on the table about their feelings for the Eragon/Arya ship.Sparks of Inspiration
2025-08-201h 25Eragon And Back AgainEp. 57 - Eldest: Diamonds in the Night & Under a Darkling Sky (w/ Diego from Tears of Fire)Roran gets emotionally drunk and pops the question.Diego from Tears of Fire joins Lucy and Darien to watch things get rough for Carvahall in Eldest chapter 15, “Diamonds in the Night,” and 16, “Under a Darkling Sky.” Talking points include shouting out Paolini for his varied female characters, a good, cathartic cry session, analyzing the distinct violence of Sloan, a stark reminder about the importance of vaccines, and Roran having no guidance as he steps into his role as leader. Sparks of InspirationDiego shouts out his friend...
2025-07-231h 00Eragon And Back AgainEp. 56 - Eldest: CelbedeilThe unfortunate truth of coral. Darien and Lucy get a crash course in dwarven lore in Eldest chapter 14, “Celbedeil.”Talking points include Eragon needing to broaden his language horizons, Pride being all year long, some very juicy dwarven lore, the struggle to explain what coral is, Darien bringing up Discworld two episodes in a row, further examination of how Paolini frames religious beliefs through the series, and when it’s okay to smack talk someone’s religious beliefs in their our religious temple. Content Warning fo...
2025-07-091h 16Eragon And Back AgainEp. 55 - Eldest: Az Sweldn rak AnhûinEragon can’t even walk into town without causing a riot.Darien and Lucy get a crash course in dwarven lore in Eldest chapter 13, “Az Sweldn rak Anhûin.” Talking points include the co-hosts not being sure if they like Arya, Saphira being so dragon, speculating Eragon’s height, theorizing which fantasy science fiction series Christopher Paloni didn’t read, killer food descriptions, and all kinds of dwarven drama. Sparks of InspirationLucy created a Geode and entered a short story competition! Darien wants everyone...
2025-06-251h 02Eragon And Back AgainEp. 54 - Eldest: Hammer and Tongs & RetaliationBones?!Lucy and Darien witness the origin of a local legend in Eldest chapter 11, “Hammer and Tongs,” and chapter 12, “Retaliation.”Talking points include Roran and Eragon having very different days, why Darien will never order bone marrow tacos, the Empire's complete disregard for its people, accepting that the characters are not also the narrators, and how folk heroes are born.Sparks of InspirationDarien sings the praise of Witchings: House of Elephants by Claribel A. Ortega.Lucy had a lot of fun at Gem Stat...
2025-06-121h 01Eragon And Back AgainEp. 53 - Eldest: Hrothgar's GiftHey, where’s Tornac?Darien and Lucy refuse to let the episode change POVs by sticking to delight in the events of Eldest chapter 10, “Hrothgar’s Gift.”Talking points include once again wishing Dragon Riders grew to look that their dragons over time, Eragon belonging to all the races of Alagaësia, trying to figure out where Murtagh’s beloved horse went, Eragon’s relationship to his trauma, and Eragon once again facing an uncertain future. Sparks of InspirationLucy gets to play her favor...
2025-05-2847 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 52 - Eldest: Fealty & A Sorceress, a Snake, and a ScrollWe're all doomed!!Lucy and Darien delight in the events of Eldest chapter 8, “Fealty” and chapter 9, “A Sorceress, a Snake, and a Scroll.”Talking points include Lucy being a Pisces, acknowledging how long ten minutes really feels like when cheering, speculating on Jörmundur's true motives and nature, just a hot lady shooting her shot, road trip plans, the return of the best character in the series, and the definition of “an appropriate pause.” Sparks of InspirationDarien has a Spark of Inspi-Geode.
2025-04-301h 14Eragon And Back AgainEp. 51 - Eldest: Saphira’s Promise & Requiem (w/ Francesca McMahon)This podcast has guests?!Darien (she/they) and Lucy (she/her) are joined by a special guest Francesca McMahon (any) for Eldest chapter 6, “Saphira’s Promise,” and chapter 7, “Requiem.” Talking points include making a guest do the chapter summaries, Saphira’s unexpected remorse, the dwarves’ deepening respect for Saphira, speculation on the symbolism behind death rituals, giving Paolini props for knowing how to end a chapter strong, how Nasuada song provides insight into her backstory, and a very unhappy Cache dog barking indignantly in the background cause he had to be in his ke...
2025-04-161h 04Eragon And Back AgainEp. 50 - Eldest: Roran & The Hunted HuntersA new point of view character?!Lucy and Darien practice some political intrigue in Eldest chapter 3, “Roran,” and chapter 4, “The Hunted Hunters.”Talking points include a sincere wondering if anyone “gets” the name of the podcast, analyzing why these chapters are seemingly “boring” compared to others, the value of social norms in a fantasy narrative, Katrina being great, how people deserve to worry about normal, everyday kerfuffles, an imbalanced loneliness between cousins, and Roran busting out the SAT words.Sparks of InspirationLucy and Darien...
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Liberación EmocionalAudiolibro Eragon Eldest Parte 2Eragon y su dragona, Saphira, acaban de impedir que las poderosas fuerzas del rey Galbatorix destruyan Farthen Dûr, la ciudad montaña de los enanos. Pocos días después de la sangrienta batalla contra los úrgalos, Eragon y Saphira tienen que viajar a Ellesméra, el país de los elfos, para continuar con su formación en la magia y en la lucha con la espada, las dos habilidades de los Jinetes del Dragón, para poder enfrentarse al malvado Rey. Los acompañarán Arya, la elfa, y Orik, el enano, en un viaje plagado de descubrimie...
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Liberación EmocionalAudiolibro Eragon Eldest Parte 1Eragon y su dragona, Saphira, acaban de impedir que las poderosas fuerzas del rey Galbatorix destruyan Farthen Dûr, la ciudad montaña de los enanos. Pocos días después de la sangrienta batalla contra los úrgalos, Eragon y Saphira tienen que viajar a Ellesméra, el país de los elfos, para continuar con su formación en la magia y en la lucha con la espada, las dos habilidades de los Jinetes del Dragón, para poder enfrentarse al malvado Rey. Los acompañarán Arya, la elfa, y Orik, el enano, en un viaje plagado de descubrimie...
2025-03-2812h 07Eragon And Back AgainEp. 49 - Eldest: The Council of Elders & Truth Among FriendsNever underestimate Nasuada.Lucy and Darien practice some political intrigue in Eldest chapter 2, “The Council of Elders,” and chapter 3, “Truth Among Friends.” Talking points include how, even though Murtagh dies at the start of Eldest, Paolini wrote a whole prequel book about him and a red dragon, Lucy’s feelings about Eragon attempting to scry Murtagh using a tear, the worst time to deal with chronic pain, the best(?) place to store a dagger, Nasuada being incredible, and Arya subtle strategies to keep Eragon at a distance. Sp...
2025-03-1953 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 48 - Eldest: A Twin DisasterWhat a way to start this book…Darien and Lucy unpack the unexpected trauma that is Eldest chapter 1, “A Twin Disaster.” Talking points include Paolini's recontextualization of previous events in order to prioritize new themes, being told about and not shown some pretty important plot points, compelling evidence for Eragon having no sense of smell, a totally spoiler-free observation of the chapter title, and the ways this heavy chapter sets the tone for the rest of the book.Sparks of Inspiration Lucy combats...
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Leseschwäche präsentiert - Aliteral ins WeltallFolge 78 - Eragon ohne Eragon!? (Murtagh von Christopher Paolini)
Ein neues Kapitel in der Welt von Eragon – Murtagh im Fokus
In dieser Folge des Leseschwäche Podcasts diskutieren Alex und Frank über Murtagh, das neueste Werk von Christopher Paolini aus der Welt von Eragon. Sie beleuchten die Charakterentwicklung von Murtagh und die düstere, reifere Atmosphäre des Buches, das zwölf Jahre nach dem letzten Teil der Eragon-Reihe spielt. Themen wie Magie, Machtkämpfe und die moralischen Zwiespalte des Protagonisten werden ebenso angesprochen wie der Vergleich zu Paolinis früheren Werken. Ist das Buch ein würdiges neues Kapitel oder doch nur der Auftakt für weitere Geschichten...
2025-01-3156 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 47 - Eragon Mail Bag Episode!!Y'all Showed Up 💛💜Let's celebrate finishing Eragon by emptying out the mail bag! Thank you dear listeners for so many wonderful, thoughtful comments and emails!!Talking points include really digging into the Shade backstory and how it can mirror Eragon's experiences, relitigating the “Who Should Have Taken Off Saphira's Armor?” Case, taking care not to boil down the worth of a human being to their ability to reproduce, Eragon being absent in the host’s Top Three Favorite Characters lists, starting the Roran Hype Tour, an unexpected detour into Twilight lor...
2025-01-081h 15Eragon And Back AgainEp. 46 - Eragon: Battle Under Farthen Dur & The Mourning SageWe did it!Lucy and Darien wrap the first book in The Inheritance Cycle with Eragon chapter 58, “Battle Under Farthen Dur,” and chapter 59, “The Mourning Sage.” Talking points include the Urgals still be labeled as monsters, Hrothgar’s daring fashion statement, Angela’s incredible entrance on the battlefield, pondering why exactly Eragon when off alone while Arya took the armor off Saphira, an epic fight scene, a somewhat oddly placed tragic backstory reveal, interrogating Eragon’s reaction to his new scar, and looking to future adventures. Sparks of I...
2024-12-181h 05Eragon And Back AgainEp. 45 - Eragon: The Shadows LengthenAntici…Darien and Lucy get ready for battle in Eragon chapter 57, “The Shadows Lengthen.” Talking points include an exciting new way for Eragon to wake up in a chapter, Saphira’s daring new fashion statement, Eragon praising Murtaugh for being “merciless” in situations he approves of, building tension for the coming battle, Arya being unable to shut down this kid who keeps hitting on her, and things getting wyrd. Sparks of InspirationDarien is enjoying the amazing Discworld series by Terry PratchettLucy shou...
2024-12-1153 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 44 - Eragon: Arya's TestYou don’t want to fail this test. Lucy and Darien need Eragon to get a job and leave her alone in Eragon chapter 56, “Arya’s Test.” Talking points include the Twins not shaking the suspicious allegations, pentagrams being just for show, majestic elven Naruto-running, interrogating why Eragon’s pining for Arya is so irritating to the hosts, a weirdly placed piece of foreshadowing, and Paolini’s habit of elevating certain female characters by tearing other women down. Sparks of InspirationLucy and Darien talk...
2024-12-041h 19Eragon And Back AgainEp. 43 - Eragon: Hall of the Mountain KingSomeones are very suspicious…Darien and Lucy choose joy in Eragon chapter 55, “Hall of the Mountain King.” Talking points include some excellent architecture, tidbits of dwarf lore, these twins being too damn suspicious, excitement over a new cool character, troubling implications about women implied by specific word choices, and Saphira and Solembum being Magical Creature Friend Goals.We invite all our listeners to share their examples of joyful, radical defiance with us on Instagram @EragonPod Share your thoughts on Eragon as a whole book or your pre...
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Eragons Tagebücher | Der Podcast zur ReiheEragon Das Vermächtnis der Drachenreiter Kapitel 31 : Übung macht den MeisterLiebes Tagebuch, Eragon ist heute besser drauf und auch schlauer. Er unterhält sich mit Brom über die Frau in der Zelle. Einige Tage vergehen in denen Eragon mit links fechten lernt und bald ist er mega trainiert. Eragon und Saphira gehen ein bisschen schwimmen und tauchen. Brom erklärt Eragon was es mit magischen kämpfen auf sich hat und das er ihm das alles später beibringt. Abends schlägt Eragon das erste mal im Schwertkampf und das mit links.
2024-10-3155 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 42 - Eragon: Bless the Child, Argetlam & Mandrake Root and Newt's TongueWitches, rejoice!Lucy and Darien are sure this won't come back to haunt us later in Eragon chapter 53, “Bless the Child, Argetlam” and chapter 54, “Mandrake Root and Newt's Tongue."Talking points include Eragon having a chance to chill, Eragon passing Orik’s vibe check, Orik passing Saphira’s vibe check, Darien short but hard Will Not Eat list, the daily realities of what it means to be a Dragon Rider, using the audio book to cheat at reading the Ancient Language out loud, and Angela just being the best.
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Eragon TheoryThe VardenToday I talk about the Varden and their role in AlagaesiaPlease follow the show if you enjoyed this episode!My Patreon is live at https://patreon.com/EragonTheoryFollow me on Instagram Eragon Theory (@eragontheory) • Instagram photos and videos
2024-10-1610 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 41 - Eragon: The Glory of Tronjheim & AjihadAjihad is one cool dude. Darien and Lucy get some answers in Eragon chapter 51, “The Glory of Tronjheim,” and chapter 52, “Ajihad.”NOTE: In this episode, Darien draws incorrect conclusions about the inspiration of that city name Tronjheim. Listeners have since informed us that the name is a reference to a real world city in Norway! How cool!!Talking points include Darien’s steadfast refusal correctly pronounce the name of the dwarven city, how cool Ajihad is, how very suspicious these creepy nameless twins are, mixing up t...
2024-10-161h 14Eragon TheoryThe Catacombs of Dras-LeonaWhat do we know about these mysterious Catacombs? What significance do they have in the series? Find out in this videoMy Patreon is live at https://patreon.com/EragonTheoryCheck out the Eragon Theory YouTube Channel!(1) Eragon Theory - YouTubeFollow me on Instagram Eragon Theory (@eragontheory) • Instagram photos and videos
2024-10-1202 minEragon TheoryBlind Beggar TheoryToday I go over a theory I have about the blind beggarPlease comment, share, and follow if you enjoy the show Check out the YouTube channelHttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmlCb7PzjNYmjVxP0fmqCQFollow me at Eragon Theory on Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/Eragon/comments/1fv7wa1/who_is_the_blind_beggar/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
2024-10-0401 minEragon TheoryThe Ancient LanguageIn the First episode of Eragon Theory Lore we discuss the ancient language and all its powerCheck out the YouTube channelHttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmlCb7PzjNYmjVxP0fmqCQBe sure to comment your theories and ideas for future videos. Huge thanks to my editor JoshMy Patreon is live at https://patreon.com/EragonTheory
2024-10-0209 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 40 - Eragon: Hunting for AnswersThis bald man sucks.Lucy and Darien have some OPINIONS in Eragon chapter 50, “Hunting for Answers.”Talking points include a crucial need for italics, being right about disliking this bald guy, the excellent word choice that is “courier,” being right about liking our new dwarf friend, Lucy's impeccable memory of lines from the text, tantalizing lore drop about Darien and Lucy's time in an cosplay K-pop dance group, Eragon and Saphira demonstrating they do trust Murtagh, and Murtagh's Tragic Backstory ™.Content Warning: This episode contains m...
2024-10-021h 08Eragon TheoryEragon Theory TrailerDon’t forget to comment on this episode your ideas and theories. One of the first 5 people to do so will have their idea discussed in episode 3.Follow me at EragonTheory on Pinterest
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Leseschwäche präsentiert - Aliteral ins WeltallFolge 72 - Schund oder Magie? (Eragon von Christopher Paolini)
Eragon, Drachen und bekannte Fantasy-Tropes – Wie viel Originalität steckt in Paolinis Werk?
In dieser Episode tauchen wir tief in die Welt von Eragon ein und diskutieren, warum das Buch so oft mit anderen Fantasy-Werken wie Herr der Ringe und Star Wars verglichen wird. Wir beleuchten die Inspirationen des Autors Christopher Paolini, die Entwicklung der Charaktere und ob Eragon zu Recht so gehypt wurde. Zudem werfen wir einen Blick auf die Filme und was Paolini in Zukunft plant. Ein spannender Talk für alle Fantasy-Fans!
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2024-09-271h 08Eragon And Back AgainEp. 39 - Eragon: The Horns of a DelimmaThe truth is finally out. Darien and Lucy discuss out-of-character reactions in Eragon chapter 49, “The Horns of a Dilemma.”Talking points include being mad at a 16-year-old, the introduction of the theme of inheritance in The Inheritance Cycle, examining Eragon and Saphira’s seemingly out-of-character reactions to Murtagh, Darien finally going off about naming structures meant to invoke Arthurian legend, struggling to map out exactly what happened at the lake, and conversations about queer-coded villains. Content Warning: This episode contains mention of violence against children...
2024-09-181h 03Eragon And Back AgainEp. 38 - Eragon: Flight Through the ValleySo many things happen!Lucy and Darien find themselves in a morally gray area while discussing Eragon chapter 48, “Flight Through the Valley.”Talking points include a nail-biting rock-paper-scissors game, Saphira weighing in on conflict of the previous chapter, what makes a satisfying twist, Eragon and Saphira learning SCIENCE, Eragon re-learning a magic lesson, and Mordred’s Big Fat Lore Drop. Spoilers for The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects, Bioshock, The Adventure Zone, and The Good PlaceSparks of InspirationDarie...
2024-09-041h 16Eragon And Back AgainEp. 37 - Eragon: A Clash of WillsWhat we have here is a failure to communicate. Lucy and Darien find themselves in a morally gray area while discussing Eragon chapter 47, “A Clash of Wills.”Talking points include “chonky boi” chapters, where your bones live, the difference between war horses and running horses, unpacking a little bit of Murtagh’s Trauma, a missed opportunity to clearly examine Eragon’s values, dissecting who in this world are classified as monsters, Darien’s personal approach to crime and punishment, and struggling to find an answer to a morally gray question.
2024-08-2151 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 36 - Eragon: A Path RevealedMeet Arya!Darien and Lucy are happy to finally know the elf woman’s name in Eragon chapter 46, “A Path Revealed.” Talking points include the importance of having your basic needs met in creativity and problem solving, Eragon embracing the true responsibility of being a Rider, the connections between memory and belief as seen in Inside Out 2, Eragon’s poor execution of a good idea, using italics to communicate thoughts in text, frustrating social media interactions with strangers, communicating strangeness of non-human characters without dipping into racist tropes, and Murtaugh’...
2024-08-071h 11Eragon And Back AgainEp. 35 - Eragon: The Ramr River + The Hadarac DesertHow do you get two horses, two humans, and one dragon across a river?Darien and Lucy continue the journey and discuss Eragon chapter 44, “The Ramr River,” and chapter 45, “The Hadarac Desert.”Talking points include mountains being very cool, Saphira coming to trust Murtagh, Eragon’s continued “protective” feelings for the elf woman, sandy deserts being very cool, Saphira living her best life in the sun and sand, Eragon and Murtagh living their worst lives in the sun and sand, and referencing the map at the front of the book.
2024-07-2448 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 34 - Eragon: A Warrior and a Healer + Water from SandDid you know the elf lady is super hot? Darien and Lucy discuss some uncomfortable implications presented in Eragon chapter 42, “A Warrior and a Healer,” and chapter 43, “Water from Sand.” Talking points include a critical examination of Eragon’s healing abilities, interrogating the implication of Saphira’s insistence that the elf woman be saved solely because she is an elf, interrogating why physical beauty seems to be the only note-worthy trait of the elf woman, an unexpected comparison to Romeo and Juliet, and the importance of acknowledging that choices have consequen...
2024-07-101h 06Eragon And Back AgainEp. 33 - Eragon: Fighting ShadowsThis is the best chapter of the book.Lucy and Darien embark on a daring rescue/escape mission in Eragon chapter 41, “Fighting Shadows.”Talking points include deconstructing Sparks of Inspiration to add tools to our creative toolbox, the delightful humor woven throughout the chapter, Murtagh being the ultimate Ride-or-Die, confirmation that the elf woman of Eragon’s dreams is indeed very beautiful, another examination of how much time has passed since the events of the prologue, and Saphira’s impeccable timing. Sparks of InspirationLucy re...
2024-06-2741 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 32 - Eragon: Capture at Gil’ead + Du Sundavar FreohrHappy First Anniversary, Eragon and Back Again!Darien and Lucy take it slower in Eragon chapter 39, “Capture at Gil’ead,” and chapter 40, “Du Sundavar Freohr.” Talking points include creating suspense with the chapter title, acknowledging that readers should be suspicious that Murtagh might be too good to be true (and immediately refusing to entertain such suspicions), confirmation that the woman of Eragon’s dreams (sigh) is the elf from the prologue, and a begrudging acknowledgment that Brom did a good job of training Eragon. Sparks of Insp...
2024-06-1252 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 31 - Eragon: Diamond TombA time for grief. Lucy and Darien get into some dramatic feelings in Eragon chapter 38, “Diamond Tomb.”Talking points include the most memorable image from the book, how often chapters begin with Eragon waking up, the weight of forever when navigating grief, Eragon’s dramatic yet understandable emotional responses, Murtagh still being the best, Darien being completely unable to correctly pronounce “Gil’ead,” and a gift that will outlast forever. Sparks of InspirationLucy and Darien feel their feelings and pay tribute to the end of Rac...
2024-05-2951 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 30 - Eragon: Legacy of a RiderWe FINALLY get some answers. Darien and Lucy feel a lot of emotions in chapter 37, "Legacy of a Rider." Talking points include how "You didn't need to know" is rarely a good answer to "Why didn't you tell me this crucial information sooner?", how if dying makes one realize they need to share crucial information, perhaps that information should have been shared sooner, justified comparisons to Star Wars, and Murtagh joining Chewbacca in the ranks of Ultimate Ride or Die. Spoiler warning: The end of this episode...
2024-05-0127 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 29 - Eragon: MurtaghMeet your new best friend. Lucy and Darien try to keep it cool in chapter 36, "Murtagh."Talking points include Eragon probably making things worse with magic and how that's not really his fault cause Brom is just a terrible teacher, sealing a wound not being the same as healing it, how to write a strong first impression, being very happy to see Eragon making a new friend, and Murtagh being a very good boy. Sparks of InspirationLucy speaks abou...
2024-04-2341 minEragons Tagebücher | Der Podcast zur ReiheEragon Das Vermächtnis der Drachenreiter Kapitel 3 : DrachengeschichtenLiebes Tagebuch
heute war ein unfassbar kalter morgen
als Eragon in seinem Zimmer aufwacht und seinen Krimskrams
betrachtet.
Vor genau 16 Jahren ist seine Mutter
nach Carvahall gekommen und hat seinen Onkel darum gebeten bei Ihm zu
bleiben bis das Kind auf der Welt ist und Eragon dann groß zu
ziehen.
Eragon denkt heute sehr stark an seine
Mutter und warum alles so gekommen ist.
Nachdem er sich gewaschen hat wird der
Stein ordentlich drapiert und dann geht’s ab zum Frühstück mit
Onkel und Cousin.
Ror...
2024-04-182h 11Eragons Tagebücher | Der Podcast zur ReiheEragon Das Vermächtnis der Drachenreiter- Kapitel 2 : Das Palancar-TalLiebes Tagebuch
es ist mal wieder ein total malerischer
Morgen,auch wenn es bitterkalt ist.
Eragon isst Haferbrei zum Frühstück,
was echt nicht mein Favorit wäre,aber nun ja, Ihm schmeckt es
anscheinend.
Der Platz an dem der Stein lag hat sich
überraschenderweise nicht verändert und sieht im hellen immer noch
so aus wie gestern Abend.
Der Heimweg von Eragon wäre weitaus
einfacher zu laufen wenn er nicht über den Wildpfad gehen würde der
in verschlungenen achten durch den Wald führt.
Eragon ist einer der ganz wenigen der
überhaupt im Buckel jagen geht, da e...
2024-04-111h 20Eragon And Back AgainEp. 28 - Eragon: Worshipers of Helgrind + The Ra'zac's RevengeThings take a turn for the worst. Darien and Lucy witness everything fall apart in chapter 34, "Worshipers of Helgrind," and chapter 35, "The Ra'zac's Revenge."Talking points include Dras Leona being just an awful place, Eragon's odd visit to appreciate the local architecture, Saphira still playing messenger between Eragon and Brom, a daring city escape that shatters the pattern readers have come to expect, and Darien completely misreading a crucial paragraph. Spoilers for Sarah J Mass, House of Earth and Blood, Book One of the Crescent City at 1:38 — 6:35Sparks of...
2024-04-0347 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 27 - Eragon: The Mire of Dras-Leona + Trail of OilIn the shadow of a spooky, scary mountain. Lucy and Darien are creeped out in chapter 32, "The Mire of Dras-Leona," and chapter 33, "Trail of Oil." Talking points include striving for casual queerness in stories, the implications of connecting poverty, enslavement, and religion, Saphira being weirdly judgy about Eragon enjoying an adult libation, and the hunt for the Ra'zac entering the endgame. Sparks of InspirationLucy is inspired by very clear water and very cool mountains. Darien enjoys a swashbuckling, steampunk sky adventure in The Apollo by Grace Ward. (Psst...
2024-03-2142 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 26 - Eragon: Vision of Perfection + Master of the BladeEragon, what are you doing?!Darien and Lucy find Eragon to be maximalist annoying in chapter 30, "Vision of Perfection," and chapter 31, "Master of the Blade."Talking points include host poses that are underappreciated in an audio-only medium, interrogating why Brom and Saphira insist Eragon was wrong for not wanting to kill Urgals, the struggle of remaining spoiler-free when one of the hosts truly loath an ongoing plot point, and Eragon being a peak 15-year-old.Sparks of Inspiration Darien is forced to confess her latest hyper fixation, Hazbin Hotel. She...
2024-03-0551 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 25 - Eragon: A Costly MistakeMistakes were made!Lucy and Darien bemoan character (and author) decisions to needlessly withhold information until chapter 29, "A Costly Mistake." Talking points include Eragon's many mistakes, Brom's complete lack of preparation before taking on a teaching position, suffering through unpleasant character interactions that could have been avoided, some peak, unintentional emotional manipulation, and wanting all the moments of Eragon and Saphira caring about each other. Spoilers for The Adventure Zone podcast and graphic novel series at 8:28-15:08. Sparks of InspirationLucy discusses letting yourself be inspired by the real...
2024-02-2154 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 24 - Eragon: Of Reading and Plots + Thieves in the CastleAnother weirdly short chapter!Darien and Lucy support literacy in YA fantasy protagonists in chapter 27, "Of Reading and Plots," and chapter 28, "Thieves in the Castle."Talking points include employing the powerful writing tool called "the time skip," the sound of mental voices, not spending every waking moment with your characters, and Eragon's odd habit of not reflecting on his weirdly prophetic dreams. Sparks of InspirationDarien really enjoyed Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+ and how the nearly 20-year-old story was adapted for a new medium and audience. Lucy is (was...
2024-02-0739 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 23 - Eragon: The Witch and the WerecatThe journey continues!Lucy and Darien speculate about mysterious prophecies while pretending they haven't read the rest of the series in chapter 26, "The Witch and the Werecat." Talking points include Angela still being the best, bizarre choices regarding the "sound" of telepathic communication, character voices, prophetic dreams, and Darien doing her very best not to go negative about an impending love story she really dislikes. Sparks of InspirationLucy draws comparisons to the video game Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning.Darien owns up to being the reason the podcast went...
2024-01-2457 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 22 - Eragon: An Old FriendAngela is here! Darien and Lucy get way too excited about a side character in Eragon chapter 25, “An Old Friend.” Talking points include Angela being the best, if toads are all actually frogs, the heartwarming fact that Christopher Paolini dedicated this book to his sister Angela, Angela being our spark of inspiration for the week, and some stuff lore stuff in which Brom doubles down on being cryptic and mysterious, we guess. Sparks of InspirationAngela!Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your Geodes with us on I...
2023-12-0641 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 21 - Eragon: A Song for the Road + A Taste of TerimSing the song of your people! (Or write it down. That’s fine.)Lucy and Darien sing different tunes in Eragon chapter 23, “A Song for the Road,” and chapter 24, “A Taste of Terim.”Talking points include why songs in non-audio mediums are the worst, awesome descriptions of the sea, the song in this chapter being pretty good actually, a practical use of magic that tragically replaces archery, identifying criticism of elements that detract from the text versus criticism based on personal preference, the audiobook version coming in clutch for name pronunciation, Eragon getting the hang of improv...
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Bookworm HeavenEragon: A Testament to the Fantasy Realm"Eragon" is a fantasy novel written by Christopher Paolini. The story follows a young farm boy named Eragon who discovers a mysterious dragon egg in the Spine, a range of untamed mountains. When the dragon egg hatches, it reveals a dragon named Saphira, marking Eragon as the last of the Dragon Riders, a legendary order thought to be extinct.As Eragon learns about his newfound abilities and responsibilities, he becomes entangled in a struggle against the evil king, Galbatorix, who seeks to control all of Alagaësia. The novel explores themes of friendship, destiny, and the battle between good and e...
2023-11-1804 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 20 - Eragon: Through the Eyes of a DragonLet’s take to the skies! Darien and Lucy enjoy the magical experience of flying on a dragon in Eragon chapter 22, “Through the Eyes of a Dragon.”Talking points include Saphira’s time spent alone in the skies, how the way dragons perceive color may contribute to their vain nature, Eragon’s strong Stanger Danger Skills, the gaps in Brom’s magical teaching curriculum, Eragon’s terrible Lab Safety Skills, Bottled Acid Splash, and a convenient event that leads to Eragon’s cunning plan to continue moving the plot forward.Sparks of Inspir...
2023-11-1540 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 19 - Eragon: DaretThe kingdom is in disarray. Lucy and Darien are relieved to find everyone is alive in Eragon chapter 21, “Daret.” Talking points include how to spot a villain in a fantasy novel (Hint: His name has an X in it, and he rides a black dragon), tracking the various factions we know little about, magical vibe checks, and Darien’s specific choices for character voices. Sparks of InspirationLucy speaks on the importance of celebrating every amount of effort put into creating your art. Darien finds inspiration in engaging with works crea...
2023-10-2530 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 18 - Eragon: Magic is the Simplest ThingAll magic comes with a price. Darien and Lucy tackle more magic in Eragon chapter 20, “Magic is the Simplest Thing.” Talking points include the rules of magic, hard versus soft magic systems, spoilers versus genre tropes, elf lore, Dragon Rider lore, and the danger of discovering one’s true name. Sparks of InspirationDarien romanticizes growing up and finding magic in the mundane with Fionna and CakeLucy breaks the rules and shouts out Eragon and Back Again (It’s important to inspire yourself) Share your Sparks of In...
2023-10-1842 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 17 - Eragon: AdmonishmentsThings are getting magical!Lucy and Darien dissect the basics of magic while discussing Eragon chapter 19, “Admonishments.” Talking points include Brom being difficult, Eragon conveniently shouting the one useful word, and Saphira’s over-confidence in their growing abilities. Sparks of InspirationLucy and Darien both shout out their friend Dalton’s amazing TTRPG skills and how these skills inspire them in their writings. Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your Geodes with us on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art...
2023-10-1133 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 16 - Eragon: Revelation at YazuacA horrifying turn of events. Darien and Lucy somberly discuss Eragon chapter 18, “Revelation at Yuazac.” Talking points include writing about horrific events without traumatizing your readers, raging against a broken world, Eragon refusing to bow down to inevitability, and how legitimately cool it is when characters get big hero moments. Sparks of InspirationDarien bemoans living in a world without magic while enjoying Fionna and Cake. Lucy exalts her favorite franchise, The Legend of Zelda. Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your Geodes with us on Instag...
2023-10-0434 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 15 - Eragon: Thunder Roar and Lightning CrackleWe hope you brought an umbrella. Lucy and Darien weather the storm in Eragon chapter 17, “Thunder Roar and Lightning Crackle.” Talking points include the unsettling sensation created by the acute absence of mountains, the agony of chapped lips, Saphira and Eragon taking care of one another at every opportunity, and excellent examples of severe precipitation.Sparks of InspirationLucy delights in the lovely, silly work of Weishui Liu on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/liuweishuipainting/)Darien celebrates the unity of creators and the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. ...
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2023-09-2200 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 14 - Eragon: Saddlemaking + TherinsfordTime to describe the process of making a textile in excruciating detail. Darien and Lucy have differing opinions about Eragon chapter 15, "Saddlemaking," and chapter 16, “Therinsford.” Talking points include how not to train in a new skill, Brom being shady AF, juicy dragon lore, and when to let the landscape tell the story.Sparks of InspirationDarien reflects on stories of joy and identity after attending her first Pride fest. Lucy examines the lessons she learned reading the Hunter series by Mercedes LackeyShare your Sparks of Inspiration or your Ge...
2023-09-2142 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 13 - Eragon: The Madness of Life + A Rider's BladeRest in peace, Garrow. Lucy and Darien explore finding purpose through grief in Eragon chapter 13, "The Madness of Life," and chapter 14, “A Rider’s Blade.” Talking points include the subtle way Paolini establishes lore, how Eragon really should have trained with a bow instead of a sword, dragon magic being vague and inconsistent, and how annoying it would be to deal with a cryptic, mysterious mentor. Sparks of InspirationLucy shares the Hunter series by Mercedes LackeyDarien loses her mind over Girl, Goddes, Queen by Bea FitzgeraldShar...
2023-09-061h 04Eragon And Back AgainEp. 12 - Eragon: DeathwatchEverything goes wrong. Darien and Lucy tread through the air of foreboding that is Eragon chapter 12, "Deathwatch."Talking points include the most amazing non-magical house in fiction, Eragon's numbness in shock, the cruelty of well-meaning comments during times of crisis, and Elain being the hero of the chapter.Sparks of InspirationLucy discussed the first arc of The Adventure Zone podcast, “Balance.”Darien gushed over a Reel on Instagram by @Lizard_b.rainShare your Sparks of Inspiration or your Geodes with us on Instagram @Erago...
2023-08-2355 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 11 - Eragon: The Doom of InnocenceEverything goes wrong. Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon, chapter 11, "The Doom of Innocence."Talking points include the first place Saphira felt safe, Eragon and Saphira’s relationship persevering through crisis, hints of Eragon’s new abilities, and the fine art of describing chocolate. Sparks of InspirationLucy reflected on the valuable of viewing one's work as a geode, as presented in Whisper of the Heart.Darien shared her experiences spending the summer at youth writing camps. Share your Sparks of Inspiration with us on Instagram @EragonPod
2023-08-1648 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 10 - Eragon: Flight of DestinySTUFF IS HAPPENINGDarien and Lucy discuss Eragon chapter 10, "Flight of Destiny." Talking points include panic as the plot picks up, great concern for Garrow's well-being, how undermining expected tropes can benefit a narrative, and the deep friendship between Eragon and Saphira. Sparks of InspirationDarien mused about the meta-narrative found in the difference between the Nimona graphic novel and the recent animated movie adaptation and how the changes reflect a lifelong journey to queer joy and acceptance. Lucy presented the wonder of clouds and a fascinating childhood theory...
2023-08-0933 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 9 - Eragon: Strangers in CarvahallStuff is happening!Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon chapter 9, "Strangers in Carvahall."Talking points include Garrow giving excellent advice, the importance of displays of affection between fathers and sons, heroes who want adventure without resenting their home, and how the readers don't really know what's going on yet.Sparks of InspirationDarien shared the boardgame Flamecraft published by Lucky Duck Lucy recommended the 100-hour painting in this video by Nerdforge: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=593722395929346Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod ...
2023-08-0240 minEragon And Back AgainEp 8. Eragon: A Miller-To-BeEragon continues to throw a right tantrum about his cousin getting a new job. Darien and Lucy cover Eragon chapter 8, "A Miller-To-Be." Talking points include Saphira's perception of the self, the acute sadness of feeling left behind by a loved one, and the sudden dread of remembering the dangers Eragon is yet unaware of. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works witho...
2023-07-2633 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 7 - Eragon: Name of PowerWe have a name and pronouns!Lucy and Darien jump into Eragon chapter 7, "Name of Power." Talking points include how change isn't as fun when it's not in our control, Eragon throwing a right tantrum about his cousin getting a new job, and our proper introduction to Saphira the Dragon. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without exp...
2023-07-1931 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 6 - Eragon: Tea for TwoTime for tea and loads of lore! Lucy and Darien dive into Eragon chapter 6, "Tea for Two." Talking points include the blatant inspiration in the Inheritance Cycle (and how, maybe, it's not such a bad thing), info dumping without boring the reader, Eragon being far from subtle, and why it would be way cooler for Dragon Riders to adopt dragon features rather than elf features. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode ma...
2023-07-1247 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 5 - Eragon: Fate's Gift + AwakeningTwo chapters this week?! Darien and Lucy discover the secrets of the mysterious “stone” in Eragon chapter 4, “Fate’s Gift,” and chapter 5, “Awakening.” Talking points include that blue dragon from the cover, making the fantastical believable, creating genuinely likable characters, and the difference between Dragon Cats and Golbin Cats. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy H
2023-07-0538 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 4 - Eragon: Dragon TalesLet's all go to Dragon Land! Oh, no! The dragons are all gone because the villain is "mad." Lucy and Darien get into villainy with Eragon chapter 4, "Dragon Tales." Talking points include getting into the nitty gritty of what makes a great villain (Hint: It's not "being born bad.")(Message to Darien's girlfriend: Skip 35:20 to 37:30)Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPodCover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used...
2023-06-281h 14Eragon And Back AgainEp. 3 - Eragon: Palancar ValleyIt’s high fantasy, for sure. Darien and Lucy discuss unique names—whether they like the names or not—in Eragon chapter 2, “Palancar Valley.” Talking points include Eragon’s relationships, the assorted villagers of Carvahall, and Darien’s opinions on high fantasy geography names. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod Cover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smart
2023-06-2132 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 2 - Eragon: DiscoveryYeah, that’s just a rock... Lucy and Darien hyper-analyze our hero in Eragon chapter 1, “Discovery.” Talking points include the fate of the world laying in the hands of a 15-year-old, what the audience is meant to recognize in Eragon, and that mysterious "stone" that ruins his hunting trip. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPodCover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the cre...
2023-06-1429 minEragon And Back AgainEp. 1 - Eragon: PrologueIt’s our very first episode! Co-hosts Darien Smartt (she/they) and Lucy Hart (she/her) dive into the world of Alagaësia with Eragon, Prologue. Talking points include early memories of the series, cool lady warrior characters, that “stone” thing, foreshadow, and what this childhood favorite has to teach adult writers. Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPodCover art by Luana Pastor No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart a...
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