Part 7 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about the first half of Part 6, chapters 54-59! This week, we’re quickly approaching the climax of the story. Tress is preparing for her encounter with the Sorceress when she discovers Huck’s secret. The SibNerds discuss their theories in the second half of this episode. Finish the book and join us next time to see how accurate our predictions were! Don’t forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson Circe by:...
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Episode 10: History is Storytelling: Executioners
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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about one of Josef’s new classes this semester – specifically looking at the role of executioners. He has been reading The Executioner’s Journal for class, which inspired this episode. Disclaimer that some of the discussion around executioners is a little disturbing, but Josef does a good job curbing how dark and twisted some of the details are. Members of our Patreon can vote on our next Read Along now! The Frugal Wizard’s Guide to Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson Circe by: Madeline Miller The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang ...
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Part 6 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 44-53! This may be our favorite section so far! Tress is really starting to embrace that main character energy, and we are here for it! And the DRAGON!!!! Ahhhhh!!!! Next time read Chapters 54-59! Don’t forget, our Patrons get to vote on our next read along! Here are your options: 1. The Poppy War by: R. F. Kuang 2. The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by: Brandon Sanderson 3. Circe by: Madeline Miller Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 5 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 35-43! Tress is becoming quite the inventor! So far, this part is all about her developing a projectile weapon with pointy mini cannonballs – sound familiar? The other big moment is Tress’s discovery of how to use Hoid’s curse to her advantage. What a clever girl! Next time we’ll be discussing the rest of Part 5! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 9: Unpacking: Rings of Power (season 2, finale)
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This week, the Sibnerds are talking all about the finale of season 2 of Rings of Power. Spoilers Ahead!!! We’re talking about the dwarves, the Stranger, Numenor, Eregion, and that fantastic fight between Galadriel and Sauron. There’s so much to discuss, this week is a little extra long! Tell us how you’re feeling about this season of Rings of Power! Anna is watching: - O Brother, Where Art Thou? - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - Futurama (Hulu) - Agatha All Along (Disney+) - Joker - The Wild Robot Anna is...
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Part 4 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 4! The whimsy continues as Tress learns more about Huck and the different kinds of spores on her planet. We have a feeling that Hoid holds some very important information… if only he wasn’t cursed to be nonsensical. Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 35-43! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 3 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 3! Tress is getting to know the crew in this part of our story, and therefore, so are we! Hoid is such a strange little man… but we’re enjoying his oddities so much! Anna will forgive the secret zombies since Josef clarified that the doctor isn’t *technically* a zombie. Oh, the whimsy is so much fun! Next time we’ll be discussing Part 4! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 8: Unpacking: Rings of Power (season 2, episodes 1-4)
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It’s here, it’s finally here! Season 2 of Rings of Power came in like a lion, and the SibNerds have much to discuss! This is a longer episode as Anna and Josef dive into the moments they love so far, and the twists that are leaving them scratching their heads. Where are you excited to see the show go next? Has there been a moment that gave you nerd-bumps? Anna is watching: - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix) - Fruits Basket (Crunchyroll) - My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll) - Rings of Power (Amazon Prime) - American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix) - Futurama (Hulu) - Simone Biles...
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Part 2 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 2! The biggest revelations of the week: Tress has excellent parents. Hoid is a weird little dude... Huck the rat is a curious fellow—is he really Charlie in disguise? What do you think, is Tress a self-insert character? Next time we’ll be discussing Part 3! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 1 | Tress of the Emerald Sea
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Part 1! It’s a new book, like a breath of fresh, whimsical air! We’re already charmed by Tress and Charlie. This world is brain bendy, but in the best way. Any theories about this Sorceress who lives in the Midnight Sea? Next time we’ll be discussing Part 2! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
info_outline In honor of Star Wars Day (which has come and gone by the time this episode comes out), we’re talking all about our first-ever fandom! We talk about the Star Wars action figure bucket we had—please tell us we weren’t the only ones! Anna reveals how she got into the Extended Universe books. Josef talks about the General Grievous timeline. And so much more!
Don’t forget to join us for our next Read Along! We’re starting The Stone Sky by: N.K. Jemisin, and you need to read Chapters 1-2 before next week!
Anna is reading:
- The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin
- Witch Hat Atelier, vol 5 by: Kamome Shirahama
- The Jumbies by: Tracey Baptiste
- The Witch of Woodland by: Laurel Snyder
Anna is watching:
- Hunter x Hunter (Hulu)
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Amazon Prime)
- Godzilla x Kong
- Bluey (Disney+)
- Fallout (Amazon Prime)
- Game Changer (DropOutTV)
- Task Master (PlutoTV)
- The Last Unicorn (Amazon Prime)
- Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll)
- Hazbin Hotel (Amazon Prime)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (CrunchyRoll)
Anna is playing:
- Fallout: New Vegas (PS5)
- Kulture Karaoke (card game)
- Magic the Gathering
Josef is watching:
- Fruits Basket (CrunchyRoll)
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (CrunchyRoll)
- Hunter x Hunter (CrunchyRoll)
- Fallout (Amazon Prime)
- Doctor Who
- Star Wars Robot Chicken (Max)
- Critical Roll, campaign 3 (YouTube)
- Candela Obscura (YouTube)
- Godzilla x Kong
Josef is reading:
- The Obelisk Gate by: N.K. Jemisin
- Witch Hat Atelier, vol 7 by: Kamome Shirahama
- Manchurian Legacy by: Kazuko Kuramoto
Josef is playing:
- D&D
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (PS5)
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