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.
Ep. 83 - Brisingr: Assault on Helgrind & Divergence
A new voice joins the podcast!
Lucy (she/her) and Darien (she/they) are delighted to have Braydon (he/him) from Fandom and Folklore on to discuss Brisingr chapter three, “Assault on Helgrind”, and chapter four, “Divergence.”
Talking points include correctly pronouncing Roran’s name, Darien immediately abandoning a bit, struggling to identify the formatting rules for the Ancient Language, a brief debunking of Medieval flat Earth beliefs, and Eragon making a decision that wasn't his to make.
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about abusive family relationships.
Sparks of Inspiration
Braydon shouts out Meyers Briggs in character creation.
Darien very much enjoyed The Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor.
Lucy is loving the romance options in Fields of Mistra.
Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Brisingr with us on Instagram @EragonPod (https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/) or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (mailto:eragonpod@gmail.com) (Here it is, Owen!!)
Get more Braydon and Fandom and Folklore at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dd2FOs3gsZGymUmWFA5Hx?si=Cffz1rsgTqGEvRm57AlK4Q&utm_source=copy-link (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dd2FOs3gsZGymUmWFA5Hx?si=Cffz1rsgTqGEvRm57AlK4Q&utm_source=copy-link)
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Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes (https://www.instagram.com/j_cubhughes?stkn=b2J6ZzB0N25qNGFr)
Cover art by Luana Pastor
No portion of this episode may be used for generative AI or large language models training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smartt.
16 Sept 2026
Ep. 82 - Brisingr: The Gates of Death & Around the Campfire
Thank you for your patience!!
Darien and Lucy are so excited to jump into Inheritance Cycle book three with Brisingr chapter one, "The Gates of Death”, and chapter two,”Around the Campfire.”
Talking points include wild speculations on the author’s opinions regarding organized religion, drawbacks to the elven transformation, some peak sibling representation, unpacking trauma with those you trust, Eragon's very convenient justification for pining after Arya, and the mystery of the missing subtitle.
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about ableism, self-harm, cannibalism, and racism.
Sparks of Inspiration
Lucy is inspired by Fruits Basket (2019) to resurrect an old project.
Darien rethinks her writings on witches after a lecture by @sugarmaeisagoodwife (https://www.instagram.com/sugarmayisagoodwife?stkn=cHl5eWF0d29xa3k1)
Share your Sparks of Inspiration or your thoughts about Brisingr with us on Instagram @EragonPod (https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/) or send an email to eragonpod@gmail.com (mailto:eragonpod@gmail.com) (Here it is, Owen!!)
Snag your own EABA merch! (https://musesofmythology.com/merch)
Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to our bonus episode about Godzilla: King of Monsters by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABA (https://www.patreon.com/EABA)
Theme music by Jacob Hughes! Check out Jake on Instagram @j_cubhughes (https://www.instagram.com/j_cubhughes?stkn=b2J6ZzB0N25qNGFr)
Cover art by Luana Pastor
No portion of this episode may be used for generative AI or large language models training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smartt.
2 Sept 2026
Chapter Break: Dragons in Europe and 7th Grade Book Reports
Slight change of plans…
Check out our Instagram @EragonPod (https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/) for visual aids from the episode!
Brisingr begins on Wednesday, September 16!
Snag your own EABA merch! (https://musesofmythology.com/merch)
Help Lucy meet Toothless at Universal Epic Universe AND listen to our bonus episode about Reversal of the Heart by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EABA (https://www.patreon.com/EABA)
Cover art by Luana Pastor
No portion of this episode may be used for generative AI or large language models training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Lucy Hart and Darien Smartt.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
33 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100
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Social presence
91
YouTube
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Engagement
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