Two queer writers rediscover a childhood classic and embark on an epic journey through Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle! This bi-weekly podcast is packed with thrilling adventure tales, valuable writing tips, and plenty of laughs while exploring the world of storytelling.
Eragon And Back Again
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Two queer writers rediscover a childhood classic and embark on an epic journey through Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle! This bi-weekly podcast is packed with thrilling adventure tales, valuable writing tips, and plenty of laughs while exploring the world of storytelling.
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5/12/2023
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Ep. 81 - Eldest Mail Bag Episode!!
<p>A fond farewell to a fan favorite.</p><p><br></p><p>Darien and Lucy reflect on Eldest and celebrate being halfway through The Inheritance Cycle. </p><p><br></p><p>Talking points include the future of the podcast, the requirements for discussing Eragon (2006) on the pod, external factors that contribute to publishing success, Top 10 Anime Betrayals, Greek v. Tolkenian heroes, Eragon's protagonist powers, old fandom lore, and the trouble with “growing with the characters.”</p><p><br></p><p>If you really need to hear us discuss the cursed Eragon movie, check out Fandom and Folklore: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dd2FOs3gsZGymUmWFA5Hx"><u>https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dd2FOs3gsZGymUmWFA5Hx</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Skip to 46:43 to avoid minor end of the series spoilers.</u></p><p><br></p><p>Sparks of Inspiration </p><ul><li><p>Oh my goodness, we forgot to do Sparks…</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eldest with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/"><u>@EragonPod</u></a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:eragonpod@gmail.com"><strong>eragonpod@gmail.com</strong></a> (Here it is, Owen!!)</p><p><br></p><p>Snag your own<a href="https://musesofmythology.com/merch"> <u>EABA merch!</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>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: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/EABA"><u>https://www.patreon.com/EABA</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Cover art by Luana Pastor</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>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. </strong></p>
July 1, 2026
Ep. 80 - Eldest: Convergence, Eldest, Inheritance, & Reunion (w/ Diego from Tears of Fire)
<p>Will we ever meet this red dragon?</p><p><br /></p><p>Diego returns to join Lucy and Darien for reunions and big reveals in Eldest chapter 68, “Convergence,” chapter 69, “Eldest,” chapter 70, “Inheritance,” and chapter 71, “Reunion.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Talking points include Roran being able to pull off all the one-liners, the most spectacular freefall, Murtagh’s dramatic return, Eragon not thinking about his supposedly dead friend for literally half the book, Roran’s big dramatic scene being in another POV, and embarrassing childhood confession, and what it means to be family.</p><p><br /></p><p>Content Warning: This episode contains mention of suicide, sexual violence, blood, violence, and death in relation to war. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sparks of Inspiration </p><ul><li><p>Diego is inspired by Kayla of <a href="https://twitch.tv/kaleisblue" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitch.tv/kaleisblue</a> to write his own book!</p></li><li><p>Darien was inspired (and made depressed) by Jennifer Saint's mythology retellings. </p></li><li><p>Lucy made an excellent breakthrough on her Geode!</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Explore The Last Dragon Chronicles with Diego at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1s4lvy8Qdoz9ZK70YWYKX1?si=4oLlR7OkTJSK2cZJNC8mTw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1s4lvy8Qdoz9ZK70YWYKX1?si=4oLlR7OkTJSK2cZJNC8mTw</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@EragonPod</a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:eragonpod@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>eragonpod@gmail.com</strong></a> (Here it is, Owen!!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Snag your own<a href="https://musesofmythology.com/merch" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> EABA merch!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to our bonus episode about Raya and the Last Dragon and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by supporting the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/EABA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/EABA</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Cover art by Luana Pastor</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>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. </strong></p>
June 17, 2026
Ep. 79 - Eldest: Nar Garzhvog, Witches Brew, & The Storm Breaks
<p>Who do you call a monster?</p><p><br /></p><p>Darien and Lucy dive into the endgame in Eldest chapter 65, “Nar Garzhvog,” chapter 66, “Witches Brew,” and chapter 67, “The Storm Breaks.” </p><p><br /></p><p>Talking points include Paolini challenging the idea of monstrousness in fantasy, Nasuada being an incredible leader, the tools we can equip to never see people as things, Angela living up to her reputation as a witch, what it looks like when a Rider goes to war, and a mysterious threat coming up the river. </p><p><br /></p><p>Content Warning: This episode contains mention of blood, violence, and death in relation to war. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sparks of Inspiration </p><ul><li><p>Lucy commissioned some very good art of her D&D character. </p></li><li><p>Darien is devastated by the quality of The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow.</p></li></ul><p>Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Eragon with us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@EragonPod</a> or send an email to <a href="mailto:eragonpod@gmail.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>eragonpod@gmail.com</strong></a> (Here it is, Owen!!)</p><p><br /></p><p>Snag your own<a href="https://musesofmythology.com/merch" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> EABA merch!</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to our bonus episode about Raya and the Last Dragon and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by supporting the show on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/EABA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/EABA</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Cover art by Luana Pastor</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>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. </strong></p>
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