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Audioverse Award-winning podcast Back Again, Back Again is a narrative audio drama about ex-prophecy children, the end of adventures, and queer girls with swords. It tells the story of Ilyaas, who, on the night of her seventeenth birthday, gets portal-magicked away to a world called Rhysea – where she is told that she is part of a prophecy to save the country. The podcast picks up at the traditional end of all "portal fantasy" stories: prophecy completed, Ilyaas must readjust to the "real wo ...
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By conservative estimates, more than 6.8 million out of earth's population of 7 billion have access to cell phones. This has happened in just over 20 years. It's safe to assume that almost all these people would prefer to communicate via their phones rather than by snail-mail, post or courier. Which leads us to the question: “Does this mean the death of the love letter?” For those of us who still remember the joys of receiving and sending romantic epistles, couched in purple prose, expressin ...
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Rex et poeta et soldat talk to the laerds of Rhysea. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Christina, Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, Daisy, Daniel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! The…
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Rex et poeta et soldat say goodbye. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Christina, Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, Daisy, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots…
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Riders are sent out for The Boy, Ilyaas worries about his future. Callia gives her friends a gift. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Christina, Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, Daisy, and Sam for supporting …
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Leander has a vision, Ilyaas and Callia make one more promise. Nothing in Rhysea is without balance. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. Back Again, Back Again will be back 02/01/24 -- January will be a month of Sword and Spinner! And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Christina, Em, El…
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There... could be someone else who has come back from Rhysea. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. Back Again, Back Again will be back 12/20/23 And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Christina, Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, Daisy, and Sam for sup…
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Callia turns eighteen, Ilyaas stops keeping secrets. For the first time, someone enters Ilyaas's apartment. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat, Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, Daisy, and Sam for supporting Ba…
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Rex et poeta et soldat meet Leander's laerd. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. Thank you to Daisy for today's limerick! If you, too would like an (arguably) PG-13 limerick about a topic of your choice, check out https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast And, of course, a thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Nat,…
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Ilyaas, Callia, and Leander create a spiral of roreala. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, daisiesandearlgray, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lot…
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Rex et poeta et soldat set out, Leander plays a song. Callia and Ilyaas present a united front. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'…
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The rex et poeta et soldat make a plan, Rhia and Ilyaas talk of home. Callia and Haast have a fight. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If…
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Callia teaches Leander to fight. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as …
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Leander and Ilyaas celebrate her birthday. Dawn comes, as it always does. Written by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, Mel, Tai, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots …
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Ilyaas reflects on another year outside of Rhysea. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the Oh Hellos. Thank you so much to Baguette for your support! If you, too, would like a slightly terrible and definitely silly limerick in return, consider making a one-time donation to ⁠Ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast⁠ and leave an (arguably) pg-13 topic in the…
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Ilyaas does laundry, Callia calls the rex et poeta et soldat together. Leander settles into the camp. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd li…
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Leander sings a burial song. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, Liam, John, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated tran…
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Between the first rex et poeta et soldat and the one Ilyaas finds herself a part of, there were still storytellers, swords, and kings that didn't care near as much as they should. Remus's job is to solve the problems too small for the monarchy to get involved in. Lila's job is to tell the stories after they're through. A prequel story to our silly …
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Games are played, lies are told. Cassian and Ilyaas... keep talking. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, John, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-sce…
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Ilyaas and Cassian talk. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the beloved Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, John, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transc…
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Information is gathered, an old friend is sought out. Ilyaas makes her way to the castle. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the beloved Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, John, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access …
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Callia and Ilyaas come to terms. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by the Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transcripts,…
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Ilyaas prepares a different kind of speech; Rhia makes a plea. Nothing is promised to end well. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots …
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The danger is discussed, Ilyaas tries to hold her tongue. Callia proposes an ultimatum. Created by Abigail Eliza and inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun b…
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Ilyaas apologizes, old memories are dredged back up. The kings make an announcement. Created by Abigail Eliza, inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-…
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Ilyaas makes an effort, Rhia offers advice. All attempt to navigate the fretim camp. Created by Abigail Eliza; inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, Axel, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-…
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A bookkeeper is met, an insult is dredged back up. Callia is welcomed home. Created by Abigail Eliza; inspired by The Oh Hellos. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes cont…
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Dear friends are found; every possible meaning of a word is whittled out. Ilyaas realizes that she is not nearly the hero she thought she was. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like acce…
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It is never quiet here. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transcripts, bloopers, and more! Back Again, Back Again b…
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Rhysea has its own holiday traditions. Sing, we're halfway, halfway, halfway out of the dark, my dears. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, Tapac, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes con…
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Ilyaas keeps watch, Callia insists that she's asleep. The prophecy is discussed. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transcr…
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The magic spreads, kings seek their soldiers. Ilyaas and Callia leave the city. Created by Abigail Eliza. Vote in the Audioverse Awards! https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access t…
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Cassius Rex has been in love before. You can guess how that story ends, dear one. Created by Abigail Eliza. Vote in the Audioverse Awards! https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access…
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Ilyaas and Callia make their escape. The palace is destroyed. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Ellen, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transcripts, bloopers, and…
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Several years have gone by, and Ilyaas still wants to go home. Created by Abigail Eliza. A thousand thank-you's (gratinoc!! gratinoc!! gratinoc!!) to Em, Adrienne, MacQuaid, Zoey, and Sam for supporting Back Again, Back Again on Patreon! If you'd like access to lots of fun behind-the-scenes content such as annotated transcripts, bloopers, and more!…
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FOR FUTURE ILYAAS -- STOP BEING SAD!! STOP IT!! (A series of voice memos from Ilyaas to her future self.) Created by Abigail Eliza. Check out our merch! https://www.redbubble.com/people/BackAgainPod/shop?asc=u Check out Mx. Bad Luck! https://mxbadluck.carrd.co/ Thank you so much to Em for your support! If you, too, would like a (slightly terrible, …
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Abigail and Chloe talk tangentially about Back Again, Back Again. -- Check out Chloe's work! https://linktr.ee/chloempeterson Sam's Leander Song! (literally please listen I lose my mind) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRP5mCGK/ Join the Back Again, Back Again discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Music attribution and disclaimers: https://bit.ly/2GbKwr…
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A history of Rhia. Created by Abigail Eliza. Thank you so much to Chloe and Em l for your support! If you, too, would like a (slightly terrible, definitely ridiculous) limerick written about an (arguably pg-13) topic of your choice, check out the Back Again, Back Again Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discor…
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Everyone makes choices -- for better or worse. The season one finale of Back Again, Back Again. Created by Abigail Eliza. Thank you so much to Miguel for your support! If you, too, would like a (slightly terrible, definitely ridiculous) limerick written about an (arguably pg-13) topic of your choice, check out the Back Again, Back Again Ko-Fi: http…
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This is a celebration no longer. Ilyaas and Cassian confront the day's events. Created by Abigail Eliza. Thank you so much to Em for your support! If you, too, would like a (slightly terrible, definitely ridiculous) limerick written about an (arguably pg-13) topic of your choice, check out the Back Again, Back Again Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/backaga…
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The soldier, and poet, and king are presented. Everything goes horribly, horribly wrong. Created by Abigail Eliza. Thank you so much again to Em and MacQuaid for your support! If you, too, would like a (slightly terrible, definitely ridiculous) limerick written about an (arguably pg-13) topic of your choice, check out the Back Again, Back Again Ko-…
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