The Shadecast

Amanda sets out to review the mother of all dragon books, and goes down a rabbit hole into homophobia, pheromones, and the Neopets roleplay forums. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2011/11/23/142721697/before-there-was-katniss-there-was-killashandra-remembering-anne-mccaffrey https://phoebenorth.medium.com/on-terfs-and-tent-pegs-fb9f5123575d https://galenweyr.tripod.com/index.html https://fanlore.org/...

In this episode, we explore grief, Orik gives a speech, and Snowfire rides again. Sorry about the mysterious droning noises on this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50! Eragon takes a leaf from Nasuada's book, and we are rewarded for our persistence with a little treat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry you couldn't make it to my wedding two days ago, your boss threw away my invitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we spend a long time packing for a trip with Eragon, and unpacking whatever Paolini is doing with the Urgals. CW for anti-indigenous racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we fight some zombies and have time for a wedding by the afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a lot of time talking about the Brom/Morzan/Jeod Situationship and learning about swords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we learn about anagrams for the Yakuza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk a lot about names, Bloodwolf returns, and Arya shares a special poem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we really only want to talk about one thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we continue on the women apology tour. CW for discussions of anti-black racism, self-harm, and ableism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss Queen Islanzadi, Eragon's revenge arc, and the magic of bumblebees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WELCOME TO SEASON 3! WE'RE BACK BABYYY!!!! Recs: Flux by Jinwoo Chong, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we give you the highlights of Quest for Camelot, and talk about California-exclusive stores. See you again August 1st! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Eldest retrospective! The highs, the lows, and the predictions for Brisingr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we finish up Eldest and do some searching of our feelings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we deal with the fallout of the urgal storyline and wonder what Angela was doing with all that glass. CW for discussions of racism. Recs: Gundam '79, The White Vault. Check out our website at shadecast.neocities.org! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Roran fights for his life, Eragon does some cool moves, and Arya powerwalks away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we say farewell to the elves, but not before Oromis has some things to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Birgit has a Strong Female Character moment, Elva returns, and we check out the reviews on Fractal Noise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we FINALLY get to the elf TF scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Saphira shoots her shot and we party with the elves. Recommendations: Tokyo Mew Mew by Mia Ikumi Feed Them Silence by Lee Mandelo See all of our recs on https://shadecast.neocities.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we suffer through our Eragon chapters for the sweet reward of a Normal Man. Recommendations: Dead End Memories by Banana Yoshimoto Ikea Manuals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 - Insane in the Membrane. Fun facts, immediately after this episode was recorded Seound had to have an emergency appendectomy. I'd like to think its these chapters' fault. Book recs: The Golem and the Djinn, Minor Transpacific **important housekeeping: we uh temporarily lost access to our twitter, but we're working on it! also no new ep next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Tune in for some Sweet Ant Facts. Recs: Ruth Ozeki's works Ants Canada Youtube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.