Tread Talks: Black Friday, Creatine, and Iron Flame Predictions The episode delves into the hosts’ Black Friday shopping experiences, benefits of creatine for cognitive health and energy, an in-depth discussion of Rebecca Yarros's 'Iron Flame'. They analyze chapters 9-16, theorize characters' motivations, and speculate about Violet's second signet, familial background, and potential hidden powers. They also discuss the balance of magic, differences between characters in their abilities, and drop hints of what's to come in future episodes. 00:00 Black Friday Shopping Adventures 00:17 The Benefits of Creatine 00:58 Understanding ATP 01:51 Black Friday Shopping Experiences 03:20 Introduction to Tread Talks: A Bromance 03:59 Diving into Iron Flame 05:15 Theories and Speculations 07:03 Violet's Challenges and Growth 08:28 Dragon Politics and Power Struggles 26:10 Secrets and Trust in the Scribe Quadrant 27:46 The Hidden Truth About Dad's Book 28:42 The Professors' Knowledge Gap 29:20 Varish and Colonel Atos: Secret Correspondence 29:48 RSC and the Drugged Water 30:18 Bade's Mysterious Intentions 42:31 Violet's Life Debt 44:50 The Importance of Balance in Magic 47:05 Speculations on Violet's Father 49:15 Concluding Thoughts and Future Speculations