Ep. 63 - Eldest: Queen Islanzadí & Out of the Past
Arya’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'MearaShare your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to bonus episodes about The Legend of Zelda and Spirited Away by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
29 Okt 1h 13min
Ep. 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. Lucy finds inspiration with Moonlight Cottage ASMR https://youtube.com/@moonlightcottageasmr?si=5RdXW9nZefarcWDlShare your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to bonus episodes about The Legend of Zelda and Spirited Away by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
15 Okt 1h 20min
Ep. 61 - Eldest: His Enemy's Face
Six 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 Hunters soundtrack on repeat. Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to bonus episodes about The Legend of Zelda by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
8 Okt 1h
Ep. 60 - Eldest: Wounds of the Past & Wounds of the Present
Roran 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 InspirationDarien raves about Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle.Lucy rekindles her joy of Lord of the Rings with Tales of the Shire. Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to bonus episodes about NIMONA and SPIRITED AWAY by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
17 Sep 1h 13min
Ep. 59 - Eldest: Arya Svit-kona & Ceris
Arya 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 discusses accidentally cosplaying Katniss Everdeen when making an Ares lip sync video.Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to bonus episodes about NIMONA and SPIRITED AWAY by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
3 Sep 1h 18min
Ep. 58 - Eldest: Down the Rushing Mere-Wash & Drifting
Is 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 InspirationDarien found a very cute picture book for her niece and nephew, The Monstore by Tara Lazar and illustrated by James Burk.Lucy sings her love of character creation in TTRPG. Content warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about violence, bloodshed, child death, and real world wars. Check out Listener Kayla's Playlists: https://open.spotify.com/user/22mtyom6qve33nsamdjjrpr5y?si=d139a44f43c4450bhttps://open.spotify.com/user/22mtyom6qve33nsamdjjrpr5y?si=d139a44f43c4450bShare your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Snag your own EABA merch!Help Lucy meet Toothless in Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
20 Aug 1h 25min
Chapter Break: Dragon(-Type Pokémon) Hordes Minisode
It's our very first minisode! Darien assigns hordes to dragon-type Pokémon. Whose horde is made up of bubble wands? Whose horde is made up of parts from imploded billionaire submarines? Listen to find out! Get more dragons by supporting the show on Patreon and listening to the latest episodes about Dragon Tales and DragonHeart: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana PastorNo 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 Smartt.
6 Aug 12min
Ep. 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 https://twitch.tv/kaleisblue and the importance of shooting your shot!Lucy has probably celebrated storms before, and she certainly will again. Darien got sucked into Worlds Beyond Number! Explore The Last Dragon Chronicles with Diego at https://open.spotify.com/show/1s4lvy8Qdoz9ZK70YWYKX1?si=4oLlR7OkTJSK2cZJNC8mTwContent warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about violence, bloodshed, child death, and real world wars. Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram @EragonPod or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (Here it is, Owen!!)Help Lucy meet Toothless in Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABACover art by Luana Pastor
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