Shows
The Shadecast101 - Knots and MushroomsIn this episode, we take a lot of poison damage over time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-231h 21
The Shadecast100 - Episode 100 Earthsea SpecialWE MADE IT TO 100!! Celebrate with us and a read of Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Leguin.Check out all the stuff we talked about on our website at https://shadecast.neocities.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-161h 11
The Shadecast99 - Puce Pony ClubIn this episode, we discuss Bad Art, blueberries, and Murtagh being a trust fund baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-091h 04
The Shadecast98 - Laundry Instructions6 foot twenty, weighs a (redacted) ton. She's coming. She's coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-021h 22
The Shadecast97 - Tangle BoxIt's a perfect trap that I invented for wizards and there is no way out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-281h 26
The Shadecast96 - The Unwashed MassesIn this episode, we crack Murtagh wide open, like some kind of evil egg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-201h 23
The Shadecast95 - Killed the Local CryptidIn this episode, we confront the horrors of our own actions, and also the chapter numbering in this book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-121h 13
The Shadecast94 - Fish FactsIn this episode, we meet an old friend... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-061h 09
The Shadecast93 - Uh OhIn this episode, we have the plot explained to us by a werecat and get excited about a big fish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2950 min
The Shadecast92 - The Duology of ManIn this episode, we ponder Murtagh's wardrobe choices and talk about Star Wars more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-161h 01
The Shadecast91 - In A 2006 Kind of WayMurtagh playlist"Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-081h 21
The Shadecast90 - Special Interview AnalysisIn this episode, we watch an interview between Yarros and Paolini and give our astute commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-0353 min
The Shadecast89 - The Urgal of LifeIn this episode, we finish up The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2559 min
The Shadecast88- There's More Than One Type Of WormIn this episode, we read a framing chapter and the first part of The Worm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1151 min
The Shadecast87 - Put Her Name On The CoverIn this episode, we read The Witch! Find out what we thought of Angela Paolini's story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-041h 09
The Shadecast86 - Just Down The RiverWelcome back to the Shadecast! In this episode, we tackle the first story from Fork, Witch and Worm: Fork! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-251h 11
The Shadecast85 - Movie Special: Unicorn Who Is Gonna Be OkayJoin us to discuss The Last Unicorn, a really wild children's film from 1982! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-261h 14
The Shadecast84 - Best, Worst, Most OkayishWe write a lot of fanfiction and air our final grievances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-182h 14
The Shadecast83 - The Rest is SilenceWE'RE DONE!! (SORT OF) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-031h 39
The Shadecast82 - Eat Something WeirdIn this episode, we confess our true feelings and make retirement plans with Nasuada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2954 min
The Shadecast81 - Grave MattersIn this episode, we almost died, but we came back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-211h 40
The Shadecast80 - Gut WoundsIn this episode, we finally confront Galbatorix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-061h 16
The Shadecast79 - #TeamShruikenIn this episode, we fight on toward the end... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-301h 04
The Shadecast78 - Creators, Slay This MaleIn this episode, we deal with some Scooby-Doo nonsense. We also have a book report this week: When The Moon Hatched! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-241h 52
The Shadecast77 - I Also Agree With ScreenrantHeartbreaking: the worst website you know just made a great point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-101h 30
The Shadecast76 - Psychic Council of RocksIn this episode, we have some reveals! We have questions! And we have more answers than we know what to do with! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-021h 04
The Shadecast75 - Dink SmallwoodIn this episode, we take a few walks in the woods and eat some snail bacon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-181h 27
The Shadecast74 - Nasty Little MonstersIn this episode, we find out Eragon thought the world was flat the whole time? And that isn't even the wildest thing that happens. Watch out for grubs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-121h 02
The Shadecast73 - Murtagh AmongusWe freak out about Murtagh for about half the episode. Maybe more like 75%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-051h 15
The Shadecast72 - The Nail FilesIn this episode, we are welcomed back with a prophecy and a kidnapping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-211h 16
The Shadecast71 - Elf SpringinessIn this episode, we discuss Dungeon Meshi, a pretty good action sequence, and missed opportunities! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-011h 22
The Shadecast70 - Blaze ItIn this episode, we discuss who has that good shit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-2445 min
The Shadecast69 - Stakes DinnerIn this episode, we enjoy a romp through Dras Leona, revisit our dragon/mech theory, and take a stab at what the characters might be doing in an alternate universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-161h 12
The Shadecast68 - War TentTicks, tents, and more camping misadventures in this installment of Shadecast. Uhhh... what were these chapters about again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-271h 08
The Shadecast67 - Elf-ControlIn this episode, we get a tantalizing glimpse of the book that might have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-201h 11
The Shadecast66 - Dikes To Watch Out ForLet's check in with Roran and see how the siege of Aroughs is going! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-131h 05
The Shadecast65 - Murtagh Jumping OutIn this episode, Paolini is in his canal era, and Amanda has a horrific realization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-051h 17
The Shadecast64 - Elf RacismIn this episode, we explore racism with owls and meet the queen of the werecats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2857 min
The Shadecast63 - The Right To Bare ArmsYou don’t have to be a parent to understand the horror of walking into a room to discover that the baby crawled out of his crib and onto that pottery wheel you forgot to turn off. And while the baby is spinning around and around, the dog is sitting there all calm, like a person, gently using his paws to fashion the baby’s soft cartilage head into something a little more modern. It might be the classic tale of bad parenting, but let’s see where the dog is going with this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
2024-02-201h 05
The Shadecast62 - Very PregnantIn this episode, we meet more cats from the musical Cats and reckon with the beauty standards of the mid 2000's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-141h 07
The Shadecast61 - Back in the TrenchesWE'RE BACK! And off to the races with 3 absolutely nothing chapters. At least Bloodgharm is here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-061h 06
The Shadecast60 - DragonheartIn this episode, we talked about our favorite rambling high fantasy properties and enjoyed David Thewlis' pretty unhinged performance. Shadecast will return in February with Inheritance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-101h 11
The Shadecast59 - Why Are We In FeinsterHappy New Year's Eve! We leave Brisingr in 2023 and relive some of our best, worst, and most okayish chapters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-311h 53
The Shadecast58 - Lightsaber ColorsThe Star War would of been a dream... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-191h 15
The Shadecast57 - It's Not Erectile DysfunctionAs we approach the end of Brisingr, we ask: why is any of this happening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-121h 44
The Shadecast56 - I Have To Sleep With My Ex-Boyfriend's WifeWe're back in Eldest this week, somehow! At least we still have Morzan/Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-051h 30
The Shadecast55 - Shocker.In this episode, we reunite with an old friend. CW for racism, again, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-211h 02
The Shadecast54 - Winston From Overwatch Dropping InThis week, it's really bad! It's no good! CW for antiblackness/racism/misogynoir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-151h 21
The Shadecast53 - Lizard PoopIn this episode, we sit through America's Next Top Dwarvish King, wonder about dragon bodily functions, and rewrite Brisingr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-071h 15
The Shadecast52 - Dragon Hanky Code (Dragonriders of Pern Special)Amanda sets out to review the mother of all dragon books, and goes down a rabbit hole into homophobia, pheromones, and the Neopets roleplay forums. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2011/11/23/142721697/before-there-was-katniss-there-was-killashandra-remembering-anne-mccaffreyhttps://phoebenorth.medium.com/on-terfs-and-tent-pegs-fb9f5123575dhttps://galenweyr.tripod.com/index.htmlhttps://fanlore.org/wiki/Pern%27s_Renewable_Airforce_(repost) pern.srellim.org/intro_fandom.htmhttps://www.dragonchoice.com/741/news/on-writing-pern-fanfic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-011h 32
The Shadecast51 - Snowfire ChaptersIn this episode, we explore grief, Orik gives a speech, and Snowfire rides again. Sorry about the mysterious droning noises on this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2557 min
The Shadecast50 - Dwarf FortressEpisode 50! Eragon takes a leaf from Nasuada's book, and we are rewarded for our persistence with a little treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-171h 07
The Shadecast49 - Second Verse, Same As The FirstSorry you couldn't make it to my wedding two days ago, your boss threw away my invitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-041h 05
The Shadecast48 - Mean ThoughtsIn this episode, we spend a long time packing for a trip with Eragon, and unpacking whatever Paolini is doing with the Urgals. CW for anti-indigenous racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-261h 15
The Shadecast47 - 100 Baby ChallengeIn this episode, we fight some zombies and have time for a wedding by the afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-191h 17
The Shadecast46 - MorxanWe spend a lot of time talking about the Brom/Morzan/Jeod Situationship and learning about swords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-131h 27
The Shadecast45 - Nice ArmsIn this episode, we learn about anagrams for the Yakuza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-051h 24
The Shadecast44 - Orbs Have Been CancelledIn this episode, we talk a lot about names, Bloodwolf returns, and Arya shares a special poem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-291h 33
The Shadecast43 - BloodwolfIn this episode, we really only want to talk about one thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2256 min
The Shadecast42 - Leggings As PantsIn this episode, we continue on the women apology tour. CW for discussions of anti-black racism, self-harm, and ableism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-151h 47
The Shadecast41 - A Court Of Rattlesnakes and LizardsIn this episode, we discuss Queen Islanzadi, Eragon's revenge arc, and the magic of bumblebees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-081h 15
The Shadecast40 - CBTWELCOME TO SEASON 3! WE'RE BACK BABYYY!!!! Recs: Flux by Jinwoo Chong, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-021h 11
The Shadecast39 - Too Many BirdsIn this episode, we give you the highlights of Quest for Camelot, and talk about California-exclusive stores. See you again August 1st! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0450 min
The Shadecast38 - A Normal PregnancyOur Eldest retrospective! The highs, the lows, and the predictions for Brisingr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-271h 07
The Shadecast37 - Bigger Eragon TheoryIn this episode, we finish up Eldest and do some searching of our feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-201h 48
The Shadecast36 - #GlasswaregateIn this episode, we deal with the fallout of the urgal storyline and wonder what Angela was doing with all that glass. CW for discussions of racism. Recs: Gundam '79, The White Vault.Check out our website at shadecast.neocities.org! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-141h 39
The Shadecast35 - Magic Book ClubIn this episode, Roran fights for his life, Eragon does some cool moves, and Arya powerwalks away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-071h 11
The Shadecast34 - Atheist YodaIn this episode, we say farewell to the elves, but not before Oromis has some things to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-311h 18
The Shadecast33 - Boat WordsIn this episode, Birgit has a Strong Female Character moment, Elva returns, and we check out the reviews on Fractal Noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-231h 25
The Shadecast32 - One Tall Glass of Milk PleaseIn this episode, we FINALLY get to the elf TF scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-171h 13
The Shadecast31 - A Cat From CatsIn this episode, Saphira shoots her shot and we party with the elves. Recommendations: Tokyo Mew Mew by Mia IkumiFeed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo See all of our recs on https://shadecast.neocities.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-101h 24
The Shadecast30 - Glamour ShotsThis week, we suffer through our Eragon chapters for the sweet reward of a Normal Man. Recommendations: Dead End Memories by Banana YoshimotoIkea Manuals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-031h 24
The Shadecast29 - Insane in the Membrane29 - Insane in the Membrane. Fun facts, immediately after this episode was recorded Seound had to have an emergency appendectomy. I'd like to think its these chapters' fault.Book recs: The Golem and the Djinn, Minor Transpacific**important housekeeping: we uh temporarily lost access to our twitter, but we're working on it! also no new ep next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-181h 19
The Shadecast28 - Ant Love ForeverTune in for some Sweet Ant Facts. Recs: Ruth Ozeki's worksAnts Canada Youtube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-041h 09
The Shadecast27 - Have We Considered That Katrina Had Rabies?Roran is back, baby! Book recs: Y/N by Esther YiShe Who Became The Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-281h 44
The Shadecast26 - The Horny Songtake me down to the old elf city where the trees are green and the elves are pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-211h 27
The Shadecast25 - Bed Bath and BeyondIn this episode, we'd like to make a formal apology. Even the donkeys fell silent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-141h 09
The Shadecast24 - Arya SvetlanaIn this episode, we take a trip down the river and learn about the top speed of a donkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-071h 24
The Shadecast23 - Sporking My ReligionA couple of average Eragon chapters. Roran continues to be a fully realized human being. Sadly, we can't say the same of the women in this book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-281h 17
The Shadecast22 - They ATE QuimbyIn this episode, we enjoy some exciting Roran chapters and some less thrilling Eragon ones. Book recommendations: The Tiger Flu by Larissa LaiM3GAN (2023) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-211h 03
The Shadecast21 - White Girl WastedIt's only been 2 chapters but we're already suffering from severe Murtagh deficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1559 min
The Shadecast20 - 2 out of 10 GirlbossesIn this episode, we examine a small glistening dome. Someone please fetch Katrina the smelling salts.Book recs: The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up by Marie KondoThe Princess Bride by William Goldman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2657 min
The Shadecast19 - A Funeral Fit For A KingWelcome to our special movie episode! We also did a little shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-2852 minThe Shadecast18 - And The Most Normal Man Award Goes To...We review Eragon as a whole, examine the SFF space then and now, and list out our top contenders for The Most Normal Man in all of Alagaesia. Rec this week: Make yourself a little treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-201h 11The Shadecast17 - The Grassy KnollContent warning: Discussion of attempted sexual assault from 9:30 to 10:57. Laugh with us, smile with us, cry into Murtagh's arms with us as we finish reading Eragon.Book recs:Of Fire and Stars by Audrey ColhurstThe Wave in the Mind by Ursula K. LeGuin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-131h 24The Shadecast16 - Don't Go Blessing BabiesIn this episode, we get all the hot goss from Angela, and plead for justice for Murtagh. Book recs: Twelfth Grade Night by Molly Horton BoothPuppet History by Watcher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-071h 08The Shadecast15 - Raise Your Hand If You're A Dead MomCreepy twins, Murtagh backstory, and more on this week's Shadecast.Book Recs:Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoShadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-291h 09The Shadecast14 - When Galbatorix is Your Stepdad, Money is of No ObjectThis week, we rotate a waterfall in our minds, like two wild animals meeting for the first time. Book recs:Mistborn by Brandon SandersonAnimorphs by KA Applegate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-221h 03The Shadecast13 - Hey Guys, Did Anyone Feed the Elf?This week, Seoung and Amanda wring water from a stone, and have a complete meltdown about eyebrows.Book(?) recs:Weekend At Bernies/Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildHeaven’s Official Blessing by MXTX (don’t read this) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-151h 07The Shadecast12 - ElfquestIn this episode, Eragon and Murtagh become horse girl besties, we have some troubling descriptions of Arya, and Eragon gets really high and scared. Book Recs: Greenwode by J Tullos HennigElfquest by Wendy and Richard Pini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-081h 07The Shadecast11 - The Feminist Icon This Story Desperately NeedsMURTAGH IS HERE! Also in this episode, some other stuff happens I guess.Book recommendations: Ariah by BR SandersLittle Thieves by Margaret Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-021h 00The Shadecast10 - Wizard DuelsIn this episode, we finally arrive at THE DARK GATES OF HELGRIND and say "wizard duels" about 50 times. Game Recommendations:DishonoredPlanet Zoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-2655 minThe Shadecast09 - Don't Worry About the Dark Gates of HelgrindWe find catboys in Tierm, mistakes are made, uhhh Brom has another info dump. What's Helen up to? Book recs: Winter's Orbit by Everina MaxwellThe Unspoken Name by AK Larkwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-1953 minThe Shadecast08 - Brom's Poetry SlamWe're about to dedicate our lives to writing Brom/Jeod fanfiction. Sorry for any audio weirdness in this episode, we were struggling a little. Book recs: Inkheart by Cornelia FunkeDungeon Meshi by Ryoko Kui Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-121h 03The Shadecast07-The Ra'zac's Pollinator GardenDo they get dental or what? Book recs: The Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher and Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-10-0650 minThe Shadecast06 - An Old Man Flapping in the WindEragon and Brom journey across the desert, and we journey across Fanfiction dot net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2855 minThe Shadecast05 - Dwayne Za'Roc JohnsonWe discuss our dream fancast for the new show, Eragon becomes the Dark Knight. and Brom and Eragon stop at a national landmark on their road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-211h 05The Shadecast04 - There Was Only One BedWe cash in on some death flags, Saphira is a huge jerk, and we record valuable Internet history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-1349 minThe Shadecast03 - #Team DemptonWe make it through another Brom monologue and have a pretty good chapter, and then Seoung tries to guess some dragon names.Recommended reading: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett and Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-0649 minThe Shadecast02 - A Squeak In The NightIn this episode, we learn Galbatorix's social security number, Eragon hides a lizard in his room, and we find out what characters we are. Book recommendations: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner, Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell, The Devourers by Indra Das, and The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-3152 min