Midlight Crisis

Chapter 44: Trail of Oil and Worshipers of Helgrind

Listening to podcasts is its own kind of worshipe, if you think about it. Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah in Chapter 44 as they discuss the fact that Brom is the real main character, the general vibe of cathedrals, and science diagrams that look like s#!tposts.

Chapter 43: A Master of the Blade and The Mire of Dras-Leona

Add some peat to Chapter 43 and it's more of a mire than Dras-Leona, apparently! Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss the rules of magic fights, Eragon's special eardrums, and a tenebrous nightmare ship.

Chapter 42: A Costly Mistake and Vision of Perfection

Pass out into Chapter 42 and join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss poor mentorship in fantasy, the rules of scrying, and elk bugles.

 

Additional reading: 

Yi qi: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/chinese-dinosaur-had-bat-like-wings-and-feathers?fbclid=IwAR0oFXlwV9USDZ0s8HSEG7jGq2hUrSsu5LH6k_taZIsmfz0OfxSx3pr_m-4 

Chapter 41: Of Reading and Plots and Thieves in the Castle

This is how you spell "Chapter Forty-One." Learn it. And join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss close-quarters longbow usage, cat teeth, and how holly can protect you from lightning.

Chapter 40: An Old Friend and The Witch and the Werecat

Welcome to Tierm, where you can listen to Chapter 40 through a wall using maaagic! Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss Eragon's fortune-telling, what Hungarian and Ancient Greek may have in common with the language of Alagaesia, and whether toads actually exist.

 

Episode 39: A Song for the Road and A Taste of Teirm

Explore your poetic yearnings for the ocean and love for lowbrow dad jokes with Chapter 39! Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss how dragons walk, big walls, and what eels and elves have in common.

Chapter 38: Daret and Through A Dragon’s Eyes

Slip into your comfiest yoga clothes and get ready for our arrival in Daret in Chapter 38. Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss mind melding magic, the colour blue, and a surprising number of pigeon facts.

Chapter 37: Admonishments and Magic Is The Simplest Thing

Chapter 37 was recorded in the Ancient Language of magic, but don't worry, we translated it for you. Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss magical linguistics, the difference between sorcerers, magicians, and dragon riders (oh my), and Eragon's possible astrological sign.

 

Additional reading:

1) The 21 gram soul: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21_grams_experiment 

2) "Can't Help Myself" at the Guggenheim: https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/34812 

 

Chapter 36: Thunder Roar and Lightning Crackle and Revelation at Yazuac

Chapter 36 crosses a treacherous plain and comes to an abandoned (or is it!?) town! Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss how far you can realistically see across a prairie, why you shouldn't but apparently can jump on a dragon's wing, and the impossibility of punching a person off a horse.

 

Additional links: http://www.hokulea.com/moananuiakea/ 

 

Chapter 35: Saddlemaking and Therinsford

Chapter 35 learns how to fight with a sword, because this is a fantasy novel, y'all! Join Sophie, Sam, and Hannah as they discuss speech patterns, dragon energy expenditure, and finally asking the most important question: how DID dinosaurs have sex?