Explore every episode of the podcast Cosmere Conversations
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| Episode 206: IotE - Politics and Powers | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:12:22 | |
Brooke and Tyler wrestle over the different groups within Isles of the Emberdark in order to discover who has the real power in the Cosmere. Will Dusk and Starling's actions be enough to change the underlying political allegiances or are the ingrained systems too hard to uproot? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 205: A Love of Reading ( feat. Smitty ) | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:18:47 | |
Brooke and Tyler flip the pages with Smitty to discover why reading is cool and more people should be doing it. We chat about our mutual love of reading, the approach Smitty has to content creation, and how Sanderson's Cosmere will work with AppleTV adaptations. #AllSpoilers Follow Smitty on Instagram Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 204: Venli, Navani, Jasnah in WaT | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:03:57 | |
Brooke and Tyler look at three of the coolest women in the Cosmere to understand the plot elements surrounding Venli, Navani, and Jasnah. Only by studying the mysteries of the past can we truly learn about what is to come in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 203: Wild Theories ( feat. LiteraryTrope ) | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:14:07 | |
Brooke and Tyler call in @LiteraryTrope to help push past the brink of sanity with the wildest theories in the Cosmere. Is Nahadon a soup? Are mushrooms everywhere? Is Mare alive? We'll explain and you be the judge. #AllSpoilers Follow LiteraryTrope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literarytrope/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@literarytrope Substack: https://literarytrope.substack.com/ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 202: Renarin the Gamebreaker | 19 May 2026 | 01:11:24 | |
Brooke and Tyler use illumination to look into the future of the Cosmere to understand the gamebreaking potential of Renarin Kholin. We try to comprehend his strange nature as an Enlightened Truthwatcher and whether his powers are more connected to Sja-anat or Odium. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 201: Starting the Cosmere ( feat. TheLostBooksofJess ) | 05 May 2026 | 01:22:42 | |
Brooke and Tyler sit down for a cozy chat with Jess, host of Fantasy Fan Reads and instagram phenom @thelostbooksofjess. We discuss our collective love of fantasy, what it's like to join the Cosmere community, and what theories a new reader has to offer. #AlmostAllSpoilers Jess has only read some of Stormlight and Mistborn Era 1 with a few other one-off Sanderson novels. This entire conversation is safe for followers of Jess to enjoy. Follow Jess on Instagram Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 200: Szeth & Nightblood | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:17:08 | |
Brooke and Tyler reveal the secrets of the Cosmere's most mysterious sentient sword...and also some bald guy. Szeth's story in Wind and Truth is both heartbreaking and lore-intensive as he explores what it means to be a high ideal radiant. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 199: Music Meets Magic ( feat. Krishna, Paul, Shamaz ) | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:55:35 | |
Brooke and Tyler are joined by three musically gifted souls to break down their 16 creations for each of the Shards of Adonalsium. Plus the world-premiere of Retribution's never heard before track! At Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, the Music Meets Magic panelists went above and beyond to create multiple musical tracks for each of the Shards and several combinations. We wanted to share their creations with all as well as get their insights on how to create music for fantasy worlds. #AllSpoilers Follow the gang: Follow Shamaz and check out his new podcast Universal Vibrations Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 198: Isles of the Emberdark!!! | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:24:16 | |
Brooke and Tyler give their instant reactions to Isles of the Emberdark since it is now available to everyone. Dusk and Starlings stories interweave to give fans the most in-depth Cosmere lore from any of the secret projects and we've been dying to talk in depth about it. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 197: In Defense Of... ( feat. Hayden Gray from Fantasy Fan Fellas ) | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:33:58 | |
Brooke and Tyler stand shield to shield with Hayden Gray from the Fantasy Fan Fellas podcast to defend fantasy, romantasy, and Wind and Truth. We know the criticisms lobbed against the fantastical works we love and do our best to defend their honor. #NotAllSpoilers There are no major spoilers for Cosmere works until we begin discussing Wind and Truth at 50m15s. Follow Hayden and the Fantasy Fan Fellas Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 196: Adolin the Unoathed | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:09:46 | |
Brooke and Tyler join Adolin Kholin on the front lines in Azimir to recap his story in Wind and Truth. How has his relationship with Maya changed what we know about bonds, what does it truly mean to be Unoathed, and how will Adolin's promising philosophy develop in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 195: Making Mistborn ( feat. Paladin Creative ) | 03 Feb 2026 | 04:02:59 | |
Brooke and Tyler are joined by Brandon and Monika Finn of Paladin Creative and creators of the Worldhopper Ball 2025! Down your metal vials and put on your copperminds to prepare for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mistborn Worldhopper Ball was made. We discuss how the show went from idea to reality, the difficulty of building in the Grand Ballroom, and how the cast and show team put on the biggest party ever at Dragonsteel Nexus. #AllSpoilers All episodes are available on Youtube and feature the work of Cosmere artists. However, this episode has additional exclusive footage and images from Paladin Creative and the Worldhopper Ball. Available here The Client: @DragonsteelBooks @BrandSanderson The Cast Aerialists Ballroom Dancers Musical Performances Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 194: Nexus Panel | Dragons in the Cosmere | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:42:16 | |
Brooke and Tyler spread their draconic wings and fly through the past, present, and future of Dragons in the Cosmere! Joined by Dylan from Cosmere Horizons Youtube channel and Rachel from the Sanderson Collectors Guild; we discuss the dragon characters, powers / abilities, and motivations before eventually getting into the most wild theories in all of Fantasy. #AllSpoilers The majority of this episode was recorded live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Audio quality is different from normal. After the panel was over we took questions from fans and answered those in more depth. This section begins at 1h15m00s. Follow Dylan at Cosmere Horizons Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 193: Kaladin and the Wind | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:15:07 | |
Brooke and Tyler soar through the skies as we discuss the journey and character arc of Kaladin Stormblessed in Wind and Truth. Many aspects of the deep Roshar lore are wrapped up in Kaladin's story from his moniker of Son of Tanavast to the new mantle he takes at the end of the story. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 192: Nexus Panel | Villains of the Cosmere | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:13:36 | |
Brooke and Tyler ask who is Evil and who is Hot among the Cosmere villains! Joined by Jaden Feddock from the Next Chapter Youtube channel, Priscilla Spencer from Dragonsteel, and Seth Tye aka the.cosmere.academy; we discuss the intricacies of what it means to be a villain and who may be redeemable. #AllSpoilers The majority of this episode was recorded live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Audio quality is different from normal. After the panel was over we took questions from fans and answered those in more depth. This section begins at 1h02m07s. Follow Seth on socials at the.cosmere.academy Results and Raw Data from the Evil v. Hot polling Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 191: State of the Sanderson 2025 | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:38:20 | |
Brooke and Tyler discuss the State of the Sanderson released on Koloss Head Munching Day. As Brandon looks forward at 2026, we glance over his shoulder at what's to come for the Cosmere and the podcast. #AllSpoilers You can read the full State of the Sanderson at this link. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 190: Nexus Panel | Stormlight Arc 2 Theorizing | 05 Jan 2026 | 01:57:00 | |
Brooke and Tyler take the attendees of Dragonsteel Nexus aboard the theory train! Joined by Jaden Feddock and Marty Vaughn from the Next Chapter Youtube channel and Hayden Gray from the Fantasy Fan Fellas to present our favorite theories and speculation for the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers The majority of this episode was recorded live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Audio quality is different from normal. After the panel was over we took questions from fans and answered those in more depth. This section begins at 1h09m15s. Follow Hayden and the Fantasy Fan Fellas Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 189: Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 Recap | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:36:24 | |
Brooke and Tyler recap their experiences at DSnx25. We cover the panels, the exhibits, Brandon's Spoiler Q&A, the astounding Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 188: Reality According to Shallan | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:23:53 | |
Brooke and Tyler wonder and worry about Roshar's scarlet-headed radiant. How did Shallan's actions in Wind and Truth impact the broader narrative? What will happen to her in the second half? Which of her powers and combinations make up the strange abilities of one of the Cosmere's most intriguing characters? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 187: SPECIAL Part 2: Cosmere Celebrity RPG One-Shot | The Cost of War | 28 Nov 2025 | 03:06:30 | |
Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium’s Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. This is part two! Listen to the first half here This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 186: SPECIAL Part 1: Cosmere Celebrity RPG One-Shot | The Cost of War | 28 Nov 2025 | 02:44:10 | |
Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium’s Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. There is a second podcast episode! Listen to the second half here This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 | |||
| Episode 185: What's Up with Hoid | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:18:00 | |
Brooke and Tyler peel back the layers of the Cosmere's mystery man and discuss Hoid's contributions during Wind and Truth. We look at the small character moments, speculate on what it means to use multiple types of investiture, and wonder what the reality-bending final moments mean for Roshar's Wit. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 184: Interludes - Rsyn | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:59:52 | |
Brooke and Tyler investigate one of the most powerful figures in the entire Cosmere and what it truly means to be a Dawnshard. Rsyn's interlude may have been short but her clash with Hoid is immensely important to both the future and past of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 183: Interludes - Odium ( feat. Stormlight Memes & CosmereJunkie ) | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:53:36 | |
Brooke and Tyler discuss the passionate one and their transition to Retribution with two of the Cosmere's most popular content creators. Stormlight Memes and CosmereJunkie join the conversation as we look at all the interludes that involve Odium in Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers Follow Stormlight Memes on Insta Follow CosmereJunkie on Insta Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 182: Interludes - The Mink, The Traitor, The Gamebreaker | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:01:45 | |
Brooke and Tyler swap speculative theories about everyone's favorite Herdazian escape artist, re-live the horror in creating the Crystal Inquisitor, and munch on pancakes with an Awakener and an Edgedancer. The Interludes involving The Mink, Moash, Vasher & Lift seem like perfect fodder to be setting up significant characters in the back half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 181: Interludes - Dyel & the Iriali | 16 Sep 2025 | 01:05:56 | |
Brooke and Tyler are done hidin', now we're shinin' like we're born to be...talking about one of the most mystical group of voyagers in the Cosmere. We look at Dyel's interlude from Wind and Truth and investigate her visitors from the 17th Shard, the mighty Cusicesh, and the history of the Iriali's Long Trail. #AllSpoilers Warning: This episode contains minor spoilers about Isles of the Emberdark. Not major plot points but aspects of the broader Cosmere. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 180: The Queen of Dragonsteel ( feat. Emily Sanderson ) | 02 Sep 2025 | 01:21:24 | |
Brooke and Tyler hail the arrival of Emily Sanderson (!), Chief Operating Officer of Dragonsteel Books. We discuss the business practices and Dragonsteel's growth over the last decade, the Lightweaver Organization charity started by Emily and Brandon, and the logistical plans and challenges for this year's Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. There are no major spoilers discussed in the episode and it can be listened to by anyone. #NoSpoilers Link to learn more about the Lightweaver Foundation Link to Intentionally Blank Podcast Ep. 149 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 179: Interludes - Kalak, El, Baxil | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:11:11 | |
Brooke and Tyler read between the chapters for tidbits from the interludes. What can Kalak, Felt, El, Baxil and Axies teach us about the hidden secrets of the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 178: Worldhopper Ball Reunion | 05 Aug 2025 | 02:15:24 | |
Brooke and Tyler hang out with the team behind the 2024 Worldhopper Ball and chat about the behind the scenes of the event and nerd out about the Cosmere. We cover the cast's acting backgrounds and love of all things Sanderson, how they get into character for the Ball, and what the event meant to all of them. This event was originally a livestream and can be watched in full on youtube. #AlmostAllSpoilers Paladin Creative - Brandon Finn, Monika Finn Adolin Kholin: Jackson Miller ( @jacksupertoast ) The Client: @dragonsteelbooks @brandsanderson Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 177: Worldbuilding and Roleplaying ( feat. Lydia and Lyla from Brotherwise Games ) | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:22:44 | |
Brooke and Tyler invite Lydia Suen, Lead Writer of the Cosmere RPG, and Lyla McBeath Fujiwara, Stonewalkers Adventure Book Lead, to discuss the digital release of the Cosmere RPG and the Stonewalkers campaign. We discuss Lydia and Lyla's path to becoming worldbuilders, the mechanics of the Cosmere RPG's Plotweaver System, and how the Stonewalkers campaign went from idea to full campaign. This episode does not include major spoilers for the Stonewalkers campaign and can be listened to by gamers and non-gamers alike. #AlmostAllSpoilers Follow Brotherwise on Socials to get more news about the launch and all their exciting projects. Brotherwise Games Discord Launch Party. Friday, July 25. 11am PT/2pm ET Worldhopper Ball Reunion Live Stream. Saturday, July 26. 1pm PT/3pm ET Shard of Opportunity. A Cosmere RPG Web Series. An actual play of the Cosmere RPG split into two different groups. One following the canon stories (Tyler is here!) produced by Brotherwise and one homebrewing their own tales. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 176: Stormfather & the New Oathpact | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:35:33 | |
Brooke and Tyler finally take a chance at defining the most complicated being in the Cosmere. Is the Stormfather a spren, a cognitive shadow, the last remnant of a dying god, or something in between? Then we transition to explore what happens as one great power ends during Wind and Truth and another is born with the creation of the New Oathpact. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 175: True Battle for the Cosmere ( feat. Jen Neal from Dragonsteel ) | 24 Jun 2025 | 01:33:45 | |
Brooke and Tyler have their first return guest as Jen Neal ( Creative Development at Dragonsteel ) helps get a handle on what comes next for the Cosmere after the climactic ending of Wind and Truth. Together the trio looks at how Retribution will impact the ecology and characters on Roshar, the coming clash with Harmony, and how the true battle has only just begun. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 174: Birth of Retribution | 10 Jun 2025 | 01:53:05 | |
Brooke and Tyler clash atop the tower of Urithiru to understand exactly what happened in the final chapters of Wind and Truth.We explore Dalinar's ascension, his conversation with Nohadon, the renunciation of oaths, and the birth of the Cosmere's greatest villain—Retribution. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 173: Mishram & the Recreance | 27 May 2025 | 01:33:20 | |
Brooke and Tyler trap themselves in the depths of suffering with Ba-Ado-Mishram in order to learn about the Era of Solitude, the imprisonment of an Unmade, and the Recreance caused by the breaking of Honor. #AllSpoilers Katie Payne Artwork that you could win Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 172: Music Theory Across the Cosmere ( feat. Krishna and Paul ) | 13 May 2025 | 01:52:33 | |
Brooke and Tyler listen intently to guests Krishna Patel and Paul-chan as they teach us all about music theory and how Sanderson's stories blend different aspects into the magic and worlds. Our conversation begins with a description of tone, melody, and rhythms before a crescendo of speculation about how we can apply our musical knowledge to the magic systems of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Songs/clips that can be heard in this episode: Whitacre - Sleep Katie Payne Artwork that you could win Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 171: The Fourth Moon | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:38:27 | |
Brooke and Tyler take a look at the biggest surprise of Wind and Truth and how the "fourth moon" of Roshar fits into the destruction of the Shattered Plains and leads directly to the Heralds breaking the Oathpact at Aharietiam. #AllSpoilers Katie Payne Artwork that you could win Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 170: TikTok ChitChat ( feat. malinda.the.grey ) | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:52:22 | |
Brooke and Tyler invite Tik Tok and Instagram content creator @malinda.the.grey to discuss the current state of the apps, a Wind and Truth mini-mid-game, and the variance in creating short-form versus long-form content. Malinda ends with an absolute tour de force, TED talk-worthy explanation of how apps like Tik Tok, Reels, and Shorts encourage content creation to reflect their various algorithms. #AlmostAllSpoilers: Malinda was about halfway through Wind and Truth at the time of recording so we only discuss content up until that point in the story. Follow that.cosmere.chick on socials: Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 169: Arms Race & the Oathpact | 02 Apr 2025 | 01:47:45 | |
Brooke and Tyler peer into the past in order to witness the founding of the Oathpact, a terribly-trippy Hoid, and learn all about the ever-escalating arms race between Honor and Odium. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 168: Becoming Bookborn! ( feat. Bookborn ) | 18 Mar 2025 | 02:01:17 | |
Brooke and Tyler invite Youtuber Bookborn to discuss the Cosmere, her thoughts on Wind and Truth, creating content in the modern world, and how she built her channel over years by harnessing all the Elsecaller skills. #AllSpoilers Follow Bookborn: RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. If you would like to learn more or donate to help victims of sexual assault please visit their website: https://rainn.org/ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 167: In the Beginning... | 04 Mar 2025 | 01:32:00 | |
Brooke and Tyler travel through time to the dawn of the Shattering and the true beginnings of Roshar. We discuss the new lore and updated timeline including Adonalsium's creation of the planet, the arrival and early activity of Honor and Cultivation, and the destruction of Ashyn. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 166: Cosmere Dictionary Vol. 2 ( feat. Jofwu ) | 18 Feb 2025 | 01:42:19 | |
Brooke and Tyler are joined by long-time Cosmere contributor and Arcanist Jofwu to discuss cognitive shadows' origins and complexities. Perhaps the fandom's most debated and speculated-upon question is "What are cognitive shadows and how do they work?" We look at different types of cognitive entities across various planets, categorize how they are created, and wonder whether or not a cognitive shadow is/was/or will be(!) a soul. #AllSpoilers Jofwu's Timeline Spreadsheet Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 165: Wind and Truth!!! | 04 Feb 2025 | 01:28:09 | |
Brooke and Tyler finally discuss Wind and Truth! We review the predictions made both right and wrong, gush about our favorite moments, and share our rough cuts from Stormlight Archive Book 5. The time for the hashtag you've been waiting for is now here. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 164: Creating the Worldhopper Ball ( feat. Paladin Creative ) | 21 Jan 2025 | 03:07:08 | |
Brooke and Tyler interview Brandon and Monika Finn of Paladin Creative who created the Worldhopper Ball at DSnx24. We discuss how the Worldhopper Ball was born out of Brandon and Monika's passion for DnD, the process of pitching to Dragonsteel, the challenges of bringing a fictional world into a real space, the storytelling power of crafting an "experiential novella," and the wondrous five sessions attended by fans in December. This episode contains spoilers for Wind and Truth but they are clearly vocally marked during the episode. #AllSpoilers Resources to Support Those in Need After Los Angeles Fires: Paladin Creative - Brandon Finn, Monika Finn Full Cast & Crew: Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 163: Cosmere 401 Panel + Q&A | 07 Jan 2025 | 01:47:32 | |
Brooke and Tyler are joined by Steve Pond (@thecosmerenaut), Joy Allen, and Seth Tye (@the.cosmere.academy) for the Cosmere 401 panel at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024. Take a seat in the Scadrial room and get out your notebooks for the deepest of dives into the vast sea of definitions and opinions on what exactly are Splinters, Slivers, Avatars, and Cognitive Shadows. #NoWaTSpoilers This episode contains absolutely no spoilers for Wind and Truth. Audience Q&A begins at 44m0s. Follow these cool people: Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 162: State of the Sanderson 2024 | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:58:22 | |
Brooke and Tyler usher in the new year by recapping the State of the Sanderson 2024. Brandon (and friends) lay out his plans for the next half decade and beyond while leaving us absolutely gobsmacked at his writing and release schedule. #NoWaTSpoilers This episode contains absolutely no spoilers for Wind and Truth. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 161: Cosmere Dictionary Vol. 1 | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:49:52 | |
Brooke and Tyler crack open a linguistic tome and define the finer points of Slivers, Splinters, and Avatars. In the start of a new, ongoing series we're going to attempt to bring comprehension to some of the more significant terms used throughout Cosmere stories. #NoSpoilersWaT This episode contains no spoilers for Wind and Truth. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 160: Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 Recap | 17 Dec 2024 | 01:27:10 | |
Brooke and Tyler relive their time at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024. We chat about our top 3 favorite parts of the convention, get all kinds of emotional recapping the extravagant Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. This is a no spoilers for Wind and Truth episode. #NoSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 159: Wind and Truth Predictions | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:53:47 | |
Brooke and Tyler channel their inner gambler and make bold (perhaps insane) predictions for what will occur in Wind and Truth. Every prediction comes with absolutely zero knowledge of any Wind and Truth preview chapters and is served with a side of silliness. Share your favorite prediction as well! #AllSpoilers Find us at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 Thursday, 12:30 AM for the Stormlight Recap Panel. Saturday, 10 AM for Cosmere 401: Advanced Cosmere Studies. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier. | |||
| Episode 158: Other Characters, Chronologically | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:42:58 | |
Brooke and Tyler call in the cool kids to finalize our journey through Rosharan timelines. Everyone gets their time in the spotlight as we recap the stories of Navanni, Venli, Lift, Szeth, and Adolin. #AllSpoilers Cosmere Questions:
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| Episode 157: Dalinar Kholin, Chronologically | 29 Oct 2024 | 01:26:09 | |
Brooke and Tyler hide the Horneater White as we look back in time through the life of Dalinar Kholin. Psychopath, Hero, Tyrant, Murderer, Radiant. We explore one of Roshar's most complicated and controversial characters from his time as a teenager to the final day before the start of Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers Cosmere Questions:
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