Episode 8: Unpacking: Rings of Power (season 2, episodes 1-4)
Release Date: 09/11/2024
Part 2 | Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 4 - 6! Well, it didn’t take long for Padme’s plans to be sidelined by a position in the Galactic Senate! We were surprised, but not in a bad way! Also, malfunctioning droids leading to assassination attempts? Sounds like Star Wars to us! Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 7 & 8! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 1 | Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters Prologue - 3! It feels appropriate to be starting a new Read Along in May with a Star Wars novel! There’s been some exciting developments in the Star Wars universe, and it’s fun to dip our toes into one of the newer novels as well. These first few chapters are really setting the stage for Padme’s transition from Queen to Senator of Naboo—and we’re excited to be along for the journey. Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 4 - 6! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 4: Unearthing Hoaxes
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Today the Sibnerds are diving into hoaxes (well, two of them at least)! Josef took an archeology class this last term called “Frauds, Myths, and Legends,” and that was the inspiration for today’s episode. We’re specifically talking about the Cardiff Giant and the Man of Piltdown. Did you learn anything new? Do you have a favorite hoax from history? Join us for our Read Along of Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow by: E.K. Johnston! Anna is watching: - The Pitt - Delicious in Dungeon - Futurama - Wish Dragon - Invincible - Yellowjackets - The Handmaid’s Tale - Hotel Transylvania 2 - My...
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Part 9 | The Poppy War
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Today the SibNerds are talking about chapters 24 – 26, and that brings us to the end of The Poppy War. In this final installment of this Read Along, we discuss the book's last few chapters and the conclusion of this part of Rin’s story. This was a heavy read, one that we certainly would recommend to other readers, but with some trigger warnings attached. While we applaud Kuang’s ability to pull on real history, it was a little too much reality in our escapism for our taste. (But we’ll probably finish the series at some point.) Join us for our next Read Along by picking up Star Wars:...
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Part 8 | The Poppy War
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Today the SibNerds are talking about chapters 21 – 23. We hope that you took time to take care of yourselves after reading Chapter 21. It was a horrific depiction of what can (and did) happen in times of war when we stop seeing others as human. The conversation is heavy today, but important. Next time we finish the book. If you’re a member of our Patreon, please make sure to vote for our next read along! Here are your choices: 1. Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow by: E.K. Johnston 2. Walking in Two Worlds by: Wab Kinew 3. Sisters of Sword and Song by: Rebecca Ross Happy Reading! ...
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Part 7 | The Poppy War
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 17-20! Well, there’s a lot to say about this section, and boy, do we get into it. From the monster-chasing side adventure to the downright abuse from Altan towards Rin to the Woman in the spirit world—so much is happening. And we get into all of it! For next time, read Chapters 21-23! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 3: Snow White
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Snow White! There’s a lot of discussion around the new live-action remake of Disney’s Snow White, but today we’re talking about the original fairytale by the Brothers Grimm! Did you learn anything new? Do you have a favorite iteration of Snow White? Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Josef is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Ship of Magic by: Robin Hobb Josef is watching: - Solo Leveling - Re: Zero - Daredevil - Wheel of Time, season 3 - Yellowjackets - Ru Paul’s Dragrace Josef is playing: - D & D -...
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Part 6 | The Poppy War
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 13-16! There’s so much happening in this section! Rin is learning how to be a member of the Cike—with varying levels of success. We met a new cast of characters, and it’s filling the found family trope that we love so much. Altan is back and in charge. His advice to Rin about how to use the Phoenix’s fire is creating a lot of internal tension for Rin. Next time read Chapters 17-20! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Part 5 | The Poppy War
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Today the SibNerds are talking about Chapters 10 - 12! It’s not summer break anymore! Part 2 came in with quite the shift—and it brought war upon Sinegard, and our students are forced to be soldiers. There was some really powerful commentary on the cost of war. We’re learning more and more about the gods and the way they can move in the world. We’re excited to learn even more! Next time we’ll be discussing Chapters 13 - 16! Happy Reading! Twitter: @litround Facebook: Patreon: Art: Kris Easler:
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Episode 2: Creating Favorite Characters
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Today the SibNerds are talking about an element of storytelling they’ve come up against—one more recently than the other! What happens when a character becomes a favorite of the creator? This is something that creatives across genre and medium experience—from the novelist to the Dungeon Master! We may not have the answers, but it was fun to talk about it together! Join us for our Read Along of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang! Anna is reading: - The Poppy War by: R.F. Kuang - Witch Hat Atelier by: Kamome Shirahama Anna is watching: - Kiff: The Lore of the Ring Light - Delicious in...
info_outlineIt’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 Rising (Netflix)
- Athlete A (Netflix)
- The Umbrella Academy (seasons 3&4) (Netflix)
- Sponge Bob (Amazon Prime)
- The Lion King
Anna is reading:
- The Alchemist by: Paulo Coelho
- The Daughters of Ys by: M.T. Anderson
- Aquicorn Cove by: Kay O’Neill
- Across a Field of Starlight by: Blue Deliquanti
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson
- The Mighty Nein Orgins: Mollymauk Tealeaf by: Jody Houser
Anna is playing:
- Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
- Let’s Go Eevee (Nintendo Switch)
- Magic the Gathering
- NYT Word Games
- Fruit Merge
- Township
Josef is watching:
- Interview with a Vampire (season 2) (Amazon Prime)
- Alien Romulus
- Alien: Resurrection
- My Hero Academia (Crunchyroll)
- Hunter x Hunter (Crunchyroll)
- 86 (Crunchyroll)
- Delicious Dungeon (Netflix)
- One Piece (Crunchyroll)
- Rings of Power (Amazon Prime)
- Hogan’s Heroes (Amazon Prime)
Josef is reading:
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by: Brandon Sanderson
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End by: Kanehito Yamada
- Assassin’s Apprentice by: Robin Hobb
Josef is playing:
- Elden Ring (PS5)
- Toon Town
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