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At the tender age of sixteen, Missourian Jim Theis wrote the heroic fantasy novella, 'The Eye of Argon'. Published in a local fanzine, it attracted attention for being bizarrely written and starring the irrepressible barbarian Grignr. It's also really good.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0n7r1ZTpsUw5exoYxb4aKA/featuredJoin our Discord: discord.gg/ZMtDJ9HscrTwitter: @bookclubhell666
This brings us to the close of our adventures with Grignr and the unforgettable cast of characters in Jim Theis's The Eye of Argon. Find out how our harrowing story ends in tonight's Goodnight Story. Sweet dreams :)
We're back! with more drama and dungeons from the land of Ecordia. Tune in to find out what happens to Grignr in tonight's Goodnight Story. Sweet dreams :)
Join us this episode as we pick up right where we left off: following the adventures of the mighty Grignr in Jim Theis' The Eye of Argon. Sweet dreams
Our first goodnight story brings us to the land of Ecordia. We'll start with the adventures of Grignr the Barbarian in Jim Theis's 70s sci-fi masterpiece The Eye of Argon. Sweet dreams everyone :)
The thrilling tale of Grignr continues, I guesshttps://ansible.uk/misc/eyeargon.htmlBuy us a drink: https://ko-fi.com/brainwormspodcastSupport the project and get cool benefits: https://www.patreon.com/brainwormspodcast
This week the gang tackles the gold standard for bad fiction - The Eye of Argon! Listen while the Write Sweats explore the epic adventures of Grignr, talk about what makes a piece of writing bad, and wonder what the deal is with Jessica Rabbit!
It feels like we just started Grignr’s journey, but it’s already time to finish The Eye of Argon. Fortunately, the second half is just as amazing as the first half, with out of left field seizures, deadly rat pelvis bones, reeking maws, husking femmes, and iycks! We’ll also take a look at how the … Continue reading "Episode 21 – Mo’ Shamen, Maw Problems"
Wow! The Eye of Argon more than surpassed our expectations. Our ovals widened rotundly with every additional sentence Theis crafted. My god, the first four (4.5, really) chapters were only like six thousand words and we spent nearly two hours discussing them! Obviously there’s a lot to cover here as Grignr makes his way through … Continue reading "Episode 20 – Hope You Like Adjectives!"
Long, long ago... In an age of peril and wonder called the 1970s... an obtuse horror was birthed from the sullen loins of the sci-fi/ fantasy community... A horror called... "The Eye of Argon"! Join hosts from across The Nerdy Show Network around a roaring winter fire as they drink a toast to one of the most celebrated monstrosities in nerd literature. Since its first publishing in 1970, Jim Theis' "The Eye of Argon" has delighted and disgusted audiences. The short story is classic fanfic gone wrong as a would-be Conan knock-off called Grignr blunders his way through some of the most inexplicable prose ever committed to the page. Nerds have gathered for decades to play "The Eye of Argon Challenge", a drinking game not unlike our own program Friday Night Fanfiction - read the story straight-faced or DRINK. Hear Nerdy Show's Cap, Hex, Doug, Tony, Denika, La Valle, Brandon, Trench, and Arkais; Ghostbusters: Resurrection's La Forge, Nina, Briggs, and Poole; Derpy Show's boR and Flame On's Jarrod along with the likes of Benjamin Pickle, Batjerk, Vimak, Galdap, and other surprise guests take on the legendary fantasy tome! Thanks to Cassie Muldrow for subjecting us to this episode topic. For links and more info, visit the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/02/episode-210-the-eye-of-argon-challengeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Writer and cartoonist K Thor Jensen joins me this week as we discuss the triumphant tale of the barbarian *ahem* Grignr as he invokes the god *ahem* Mrifk in his fight against the evil forces of *ahem* Agafnd and also some kind of gemstone that turns into a giant slime or blob or something like that. "The Eye of Argon" is notorious within fantasy and sci-fi fandom circles, and with good reason. If you're already familiar with this story, you know what to expect. If you aren't, HOLY CRAP DROP WHAT YOU'RE DOING RIGHT THIS INSTANT AND FIND IT. This book/story/novella is friggin bonkers and worth every second it takes to read. There are some audio issues at points in this recording but I know you will all deal with it because you are troopers. Bumper music: "He-Man" theme song, "Desert Rain" by Iced Earth