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Back Again, Back Again

by Abigail Eliza

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 world" while still remembering everything she's seen.

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  1. Episode 29: Old Friends

    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...

  2. Episode 28: Promises, Exits

    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…

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  3. Episode 27: Where Is Your Rider?

    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,...

  4. Episode 26: The Boy That Could Change Everything

    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...

  5. Episode 25.5: Someone Else, Somewhere Else

    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…

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  6. Episode 25: Quiet and Triumphant Returns

    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,...

  7. Episode 24: Laerd Ocella Llanura

    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...

  8. Episode 23: Tavern Song/Sunrise

    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…

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  9. Episode 22: To Catch A Laerd

    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...

  10. Episode 21: I Still Believe in the Kindness of Others

    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...

  11. Episode 20: It's Starting, It's Starting

    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...

  12. Episode 19: Leander

    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,...

  13. Episode 18: Birthdays, Failings

    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...

  14. Episode 17: Futures to Fight For

    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...

  15. Episode 16: Not in this Lifetime

    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...

  16. Back Again, Back Again Presents: Sword and Spinner

    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...

  17. Episode 15: Rex Tyrannus

    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…

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  18. Episode 14: A Ruined Palace for a Ruined King, Part 2

    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…

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  19. Episode 13: A Ruined Palace for a Ruined King

    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…

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  20. Episode 12: Change of Plans

    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...

  21. Episode 11: Worries, Warriors

    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,...

  22. Episode 10: Death at My Hands

    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...

  23. Episode 9: Lost

    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...

  24. Episode 8: Penance

    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...

  25. Episode 7: Aestas

    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...

  26. Episode 6: Homecoming

    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...

  27. Episode 5: Quiet

    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...

  28. The Longest Night

    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...

  29. Episode 4: Nonbeliever

    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…

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  30. Episode 3: Running and a Reckoning

    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...

  31. Bonus Episode: Lessons Learned Before the Eligida Came

    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…

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  32. Episode 2: What Happened After

    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...

  33. Episode 1: Hamartia

    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…

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  34. Trailer: Back Again, Back Again Season 2

    Back Again, Back Again will return November 1, 2022. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlKeQsPQ1I3VcSHx499AR01dCbggXsmdgPYAJIyMNe4/edit?usp=sharing

  35. Bonus Episode: FOR FUTURE ILYAAS

    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...

  36. Season 1 Q&A (with Chloe Peterson!)

    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…

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  37. Bonus Episode: Three Times Rhia Ran Away (And One Time She Didn't)

    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:...

  38. Episode 32: No Confusion Between Us

    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...

  39. Episode 31: You are not the King

    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…

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  40. Episode 30: Chosen

    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...

  41. Episode 29: Fall Apart

    The poet is found. Created by Abigail Eliza. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript: https://bit.ly/3LdHjmX Music Attribution, Sound Effects,...

  42. Episode 28: Come Together

    Performances are watched, festivals are attended. Cassian encounters someone he thought he'd seen the last of. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp…

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  43. Episode 27: Poet

    Do you remember Leander, dear listener? Created by Abigail Eliza. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript:https://bit.ly/3M7Db8X Music Attribution,...

  44. Episode 26: Feast of Fools, Part 2

    Ilyaas and Cassian encounter... the poet? A poet? Created by Abigail Eliza. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript: https://bit.ly/3wTIFzW Music...

  45. Episode 25: Feast of Fools

    Neither Ilyaas nor Cassian are very good at honesty. A prelude to the poet's feast. Created by Abigail Eliza. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp…

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  46. Episode 24: Everything I Know

    A history of Rhysea. Created by Abigail Eliza. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return? https://ko-fi.com/backagainpodcast Join the Back Again, Back Again Discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript: https://bit.ly/3vovDtv Music Attribution, Sound Effects,...

  47. Episode 23: Soldier, Part 2

    The past tense is an important thing to know. Ilyaas comes to a couple of realizations. Created by Abigail Eliza. Content warnings: This episode contains descriptions of violence, grief, and the loss of a loved one. Want to support me on Ko-Fi and get a silly little limerick in return?...

  48. Episode 22: Soldier

    Cassian and Ilyaas march out for a raid. Rhysean is used as a tool. A weapon? Created by Abigail Eliza. Content warnings: This episode contains descriptions of blood, violence, and implied assault. Join the Back Again, Back Again discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript:...

  49. Episode 21: In-Betweens

    Training is conducted, fights are very certainly not had. The days before the second raid. Created by Abigail Eliza. Join the Back Again, Back Again discord! https://discord.gg/CbPJU2qpmp Transcript: https://bit.ly/3riWQKx Music Attribution, Sound Effects, Disclaimers: https://bit.ly/2GbKwro

  50. Episode 20: Gold, Part Four

    The aftermath of the speeches. Cassian makes Ilyaas a promise no one can keep. Created by Abigail Eliza. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3mNvSZS Music Attribution, Sound Effects, Disclaimers: https://bit.ly/2GbKwro

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 world" while still remembering everything she's seen.

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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...

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