Eragon And Back Again
Episodes
Ep. 67 - Eldest: A Maze of Opposition, Hanging by a Thread, & Elva
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It'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...
Ep. 66 - Eldest: The Secret Lives of Ants & Under the Menoa Tree
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saphira 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.”Talki...
Ep. 65 - Eldest: On the Crags of Tel'nae'r
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We 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'...
Ep. 64 - Eldest: Conviction, Repercussions, & Exodus
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peak Folk HeroLucy and Darien are ready to answer the call in chapter 29, “Conviction,” chapter 30, “Repercussions,” and chapter 31, “Exodus...
Ep. 63 - Eldest: Queen Islanzadí & Out of the Past
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
Ep. 62 - Eldest: Arrow to the Heart, The Dagshelgr Invocation, & The Pinewood City,”
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,”...
Ep. 61 - Eldest: His Enemy's Face
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six days, Roran?!Lucy and Darien are helpless as everything goes wrong in Eldest chapter 23, “His Enemy's Face.” Talking points include refle...
Ep. 60 - Eldest: Wounds of the Past & Wounds of the Present
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, “...
Ep. 59 - Eldest: Arya Svit-kona & Ceris
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.” Talk...
Ep. 58 - Eldest: Down the Rushing Mere-Wash & Drifting
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Chapter Break: Dragon(-Type Pokémon) Hordes Minisode
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
Ep. 57 - Eldest: Diamonds in the Night & Under a Darkling Sky (w/ Diego from Tears of Fire)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Ep. 56 - Eldest: Celbedeil
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The unfortunate truth of coral. Darien and Lucy get a crash course in dwarven lore in Eldest chapter 14, “Celbedeil.”Talking points include Erago...
Ep. 55 - Eldest: Az Sweldn rak Anhûin
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eragon 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 An...
Ep. 54 - Eldest: Hammer and Tongs & Retaliation
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bones?!Lucy and Darien witness the origin of a local legend in Eldest chapter 11, “Hammer and Tongs,” and chapter 12, “Retaliation.”Talking po...
Ep. 53 - Eldest: Hrothgar's Gift
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, 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...
The Dragons' Keep Unlocked: Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life happened and we didn't have the chance to record, so this week we're giving all listeners a sneak peak into The Dragons' Keep, our bo...
Ep. 52 - Eldest: Fealty & A Sorceress, a Snake, and a Scroll
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We'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.”...
Ep. 51 - Eldest: Saphira’s Promise & Requiem (w/ Francesca McMahon)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Ep. 50 - Eldest: Roran & The Hunted Hunters
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new point of view character?!Lucy and Darien practice some political intrigue in Eldest chapter 3, “Roran,” and chapter 4, “The Hunted Hunters...
Ep. 49 - Eldest: The Council of Elders & Truth Among Friends
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Never underestimate Nasuada.Lucy and Darien practice some political intrigue in Eldest chapter 2, “The Council of Elders,” and chapter 3, “Truth...
Ep. 48 - Eldest: A Twin Disaster
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a way to start this book…Darien and Lucy unpack the unexpected trauma that is Eldest chapter 1, “A Twin Disaster.” Talking points include ...
Ep. 47 - Eragon Mail Bag Episode!!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all Showed Up 💛💜Let's celebrate finishing Eragon by emptying out the mail bag! Thank you dear listeners for so many wonderful, thought...
Ep. 46 - Eragon: Battle Under Farthen Dur & The Mourning Sage
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 ...
Ep. 45 - Eragon: The Shadows Lengthen
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antici…Darien and Lucy get ready for battle in Eragon chapter 57, “The Shadows Lengthen.” Talking points include an exciting new way for Eragon...
Ep. 44 - Eragon: Arya's Test
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 ...
Ep. 43 - Eragon: Hall of the Mountain King
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Someones are very suspicious…Darien and Lucy choose joy in Eragon chapter 55, “Hall of the Mountain King.” Talking points include some excellen...
Ep. 42 - Eragon: Bless the Child, Argetlam & Mandrake Root and Newt's Tongue
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Witches, 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...
Ep. 41 - Eragon: The Glory of Tronjheim & Ajihad
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ajihad is one cool dude. Darien and Lucy get some answers in Eragon chapter 51, “The Glory of Tronjheim,” and chapter 52, “Ajihad.”NOTE: In t...
Ep. 40 - Eragon: Hunting for Answers
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bald man sucks.Lucy and Darien have some OPINIONS in Eragon chapter 50, “Hunting for Answers.”Talking points include a crucial need for itali...
Ep. 39 - Eragon: The Horns of a Delimma
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The truth is finally out. Darien and Lucy discuss out-of-character reactions in Eragon chapter 49, “The Horns of a Dilemma.”Talking points includ...
Ep. 38 - Eragon: Flight Through the Valley
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So many things happen!Lucy and Darien find themselves in a morally gray area while discussing Eragon chapter 48, “Flight Through the Valley.”Talki...
Ep. 37 - Eragon: A Clash of Wills
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
Ep. 36 - Eragon: A Path Revealed
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet 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 im...
Ep. 35 - Eragon: The Ramr River + The Hadarac Desert
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How 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 R...
Ep. 34 - Eragon: A Warrior and a Healer + Water from Sand
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know the elf lady is super hot? Darien and Lucy discuss some uncomfortable implications presented in Eragon chapter 42, “A Warrior and a He...
Ep. 33 - Eragon: Fighting Shadows
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the best chapter of the book.Lucy and Darien embark on a daring rescue/escape mission in Eragon chapter 41, “Fighting Shadows.”Talking poi...
Ep. 32 - Eragon: Capture at Gil’ead + Du Sundavar Freohr
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy First Anniversary, Eragon and Back Again!Darien and Lucy take it slower in Eragon chapter 39, “Capture at Gil’ead,” and chapter 40, “Du ...
Ep. 31 - Eragon: Diamond Tomb
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A time for grief. Lucy and Darien get into some dramatic feelings in Eragon chapter 38, “Diamond Tomb.”Talking points include the most memorable ...
Ep. 30 - Eragon: Legacy of a Rider
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We FINALLY get some answers. Darien and Lucy feel a lot of emotions in chapter 37, "Legacy of a Rider." Talking points include how "You...
Ep. 29 - Eragon: Murtagh
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet your new best friend. Lucy and Darien try to keep it cool in chapter 36, "Murtagh."Talking points include Eragon probably making thing...
Ep. 28 - Eragon: Worshipers of Helgrind + The Ra'zac's Revenge
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things take a turn for the worst. Darien and Lucy witness everything fall apart in chapter 34, "Worshipers of Helgrind," and chapter 35, &qu...
Ep. 27 - Eragon: The Mire of Dras-Leona + Trail of Oil
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the shadow of a spooky, scary mountain. Lucy and Darien are creeped out in chapter 32, "The Mire of Dras-Leona," and chapter 33, "Tr...
Ep. 26 - Eragon: Vision of Perfection + Master of the Blade
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eragon, what are you doing?!Darien and Lucy find Eragon to be maximalist annoying in chapter 30, "Vision of Perfection," and chapter 31, &qu...
Ep. 25 - Eragon: A Costly Mistake
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mistakes were made!Lucy and Darien bemoan character (and author) decisions to needlessly withhold information until chapter 29, "A Costly Mistake...
Ep. 24 - Eragon: Of Reading and Plots + Thieves in the Castle
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another weirdly short chapter!Darien and Lucy support literacy in YA fantasy protagonists in chapter 27, "Of Reading and Plots," and chapter...
Ep. 23 - Eragon: The Witch and the Werecat
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The journey continues!Lucy and Darien speculate about mysterious prophecies while pretending they haven't read the rest of the series in chapter 2...
Ep. 22 - Eragon: An Old Friend
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angela is here! Darien and Lucy get way too excited about a side character in Eragon chapter 25, “An Old Friend.” Talking points include Angela ...
Ep. 21 - Eragon: A Song for the Road + A Taste of Terim
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sing 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,” ...
Ep. 20 - Eragon: Through the Eyes of a Dragon
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’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.”...
Ep. 19 - Eragon: Daret
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The kingdom is in disarray. Lucy and Darien are relieved to find everyone is alive in Eragon chapter 21, “Daret.” Talking points include how to ...
Ep. 18 - Eragon: Magic is the Simplest Thing
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All magic comes with a price. Darien and Lucy tackle more magic in Eragon chapter 20, “Magic is the Simplest Thing.” Talking points include the ...
Ep. 17 - Eragon: Admonishments
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things are getting magical!Lucy and Darien dissect the basics of magic while discussing Eragon chapter 19, “Admonishments.” Talking points includ...
Ep. 16 - Eragon: Revelation at Yazuac
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A horrifying turn of events. Darien and Lucy somberly discuss Eragon chapter 18, “Revelation at Yuazac.” Talking points include writing about ho...
Ep. 15 - Eragon: Thunder Roar and Lightning Crackle
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you brought an umbrella. Lucy and Darien weather the storm in Eragon chapter 17, “Thunder Roar and Lightning Crackle.” Talking points in...
Ep. 14 - Eragon: Saddlemaking + Therinsford
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time to describe the process of making a textile in excruciating detail. Darien and Lucy have differing opinions about Eragon chapter 15, "Saddl...
Ep. 13 - Eragon: The Madness of Life + A Rider's Blade
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rest in peace, Garrow. Lucy and Darien explore finding purpose through grief in Eragon chapter 13, "The Madness of Life," and chapter 14, “...
Ep. 12 - Eragon: Deathwatch
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything goes wrong. Darien and Lucy tread through the air of foreboding that is Eragon chapter 12, "Deathwatch."Talking points include t...
Ep. 11 - Eragon: The Doom of Innocence
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything goes wrong. Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon, chapter 11, "The Doom of Innocence."Talking points include the first place Saphira f...
Ep. 10 - Eragon: Flight of Destiny
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
STUFF IS HAPPENINGDarien and Lucy discuss Eragon chapter 10, "Flight of Destiny." Talking points include panic as the plot picks up, great c...
Ep. 9 - Eragon: Strangers in Carvahall
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stuff is happening!Lucy and Darien discuss Eragon chapter 9, "Strangers in Carvahall."Talking points include Garrow giving excellent advice,...
Ep 8. Eragon: A Miller-To-Be
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eragon continues to throw a right tantrum about his cousin getting a new job. Darien and Lucy cover Eragon chapter 8, "A Miller-To-Be." Talk...
Ep. 7 - Eragon: Name of Power
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 ...
Ep. 6 - Eragon: Tea for Two
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time 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 Inher...
Ep. 5 - Eragon: Fate's Gift + Awakening
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two chapters this week?! Darien and Lucy discover the secrets of the mysterious “stone” in Eragon chapter 4, “Fate’s Gift,” and chapter 5, ...
Ep. 4 - Eragon: Dragon Tales
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let'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 Erago...
Ep. 3 - Eragon: Palancar Valley
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s high fantasy, for sure. Darien and Lucy discuss unique names—whether they like the names or not—in Eragon chapter 2, “Palancar Valley.”...
Ep. 2 - Eragon: Discovery
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, that’s just a rock... Lucy and Darien hyper-analyze our hero in Eragon chapter 1, “Discovery.” Talking points include the fate of the wo...
Ep. 1 - Eragon: Prologue
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’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. T...
Eragon and Back Again Trailer
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two adult writers revisit a childhood favorite and journey through Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle! It's a bi-weekly podcast about adv...