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Season 8 Episode 15

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Venli and Rabonial witness that last push of the humans to defend the tower and they are in awe. Navani surrenders and comes face to face with Rabonial. Kaladin and Syl decide to fight once more much to the dismay of Lirin. 

07:18 - Chapter 41

22:27 - Chapter 42

57:47 - Chapter 43

01:16:27 - Epigraphs

01:29:39 - Awards

01:38:55 - Spoiler Bus

01:58:56 - Contest of Champions

02:09:11 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 14

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Navani combs through the aftermath of the explosion in Urithiru, Venli and Rabonial successfully corrupt the towers defenses leading to all the radiants collapsing and Kaladin being the last one standing, and Navani comes with an all or nothing plan to save the tower from the invading Fused. 

 07:44 - Chapter 38

25:15 - Chapter 39

46:50 - Chapter 40

01:03:23 - Epigraphs

01:11:30 - Trashman Theory

01:15:20 - Awards

01:23:45 - Spoiler Bus

01:39:50 - Contest of Champions

01:52:26 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 13

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Adolin comes to Notums aid with help from Maya. Adolin then challenges the Honorspren of Lasting Integrity. Venli, Rabonial, and the fused arrive at the base of the mountain under Urithiru to begin their invasion. Dabbid is missing. 

09:39 - Chapter 35

25:27 - Chapter 36

49:17 - Chapter 37

01:18:37 - Epigraphs

01:23:05 - Awards

01:31:21 - Spoiler Bus

01:51:34 - Contest of Champions

02:00:47 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 12 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the gang is being followed by a strange group of humans, Kaladin forms a support group for people like him, Shallan and Adolin think of ways to approach the honorspren and Adolin surprises Shallan with her first look at a real Starspren

10:38 - Chapter 32

30:15 - Chapter 33

38:51 - Chapter 34

01:15:23 - Epigraphs

01:20:14 - Awards

01:25:28 - Spoiler Bus

01:37:33 - Contest of Champions

01:46:24 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 11

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the Shallan, Adolin, and team arrive at the port town Nameless, Mraize and Shallan discuss the mission so far, and Venli has a long discussion with Rabonial. 

08:04 - Chapter 29

26:27 - Chapter 30

51:49 - Chapter 31

01:03:12 - Epigraphs

01:12:14 - Awards

01:17:20 - Spoiler Bus

01:33:41 - Contest of Champions

01:43:22 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 10 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the Shallan’s devise a plan to trick the spy into revealing themselves and Navani has another interesting conversation with a mysterious Spren via spanreed.

08:00 - Chapter 26

35:53 - Chapter 27 - 28 

01:00:16 - Epigraphs

01:13:45 - Awards

01:19:40Spoiler Bus

01:40:34 - Contest of Champions

01:49:30 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 9 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin gets more comfortable in his role as general practioner. He and Teft go in search of a man in need of their help. The Shallans release Veil from her mind prison and we take good look at the epigraphs. 

08:28 - Chapter 23

18:28 - Chapter 24

33:31 -  Chapter 25

43:11 - Epigraphs

51:59 - Awards

55:00 - Spoiler Bus

01:02:59 - Contest of Champions

01:09:22 - Bloopers

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Veil commits a mutiny, Adolin prepares for his journey into Shadesmar, and Shallan discovers that the spy has tampered with her communication device to Mraize. 

11:18 - Chapter 20

29:42 - Chapter 21

55:52 - Chapter 19

01:12:40 - Awards

01:19:27 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:33 - Contest of Champions

01:57:35 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 7.

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the gang discuss the first set of interludes in Rhythm of War! We catch up with Syl, explore Sja anat’s plans and say goodbye to good old Taravangian.

09:10 - Interlude 1

27:03 - Interlude 2

41:35 - Interlude 3

01:04:33 - Awards

01:09:54 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:56 - Contest of Champions

Season 8 Episode 6

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the radiants devise a plan to go to Shadesmar and strengthen their relationship with the Honor spren and Kaladin shows his parents their new home in the tower! 

05:29 - Chapter 17

31:51 - Chapter 18

46:36 - Chapter 19

01:16:50 - Awards

01:22:51 - Spoiler Bus

01:45:16 - Contest of Champions

01:54:14 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 5

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode the singers and fused gather to discuss their next strategy in the war against the humans, Zahel gives us a lesson on types of invested entities, and Navani gathers her scholars to investigate the strange sphere of light Gavilar left behind.  Richie and Dappert draft the Cosmere books in the spoiler section! Let us know who you think won the draft.

06:29 - Chapter 14

41:45 - Chapter 15 

01:13:29 - Chapter 16

01:27:52 - Awards

01:33:59 - Spoiler Bus

02:06:24 - Contest of Champions

02:18:24 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 4

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Venli gathers allies to her cause, Kaladin and the gang go out for drinks, and Shallan is given another mission by the Ghostbloods.

09:01 - Chapter 11

32:43 - Chapter 12 

54:44 - Chapter 13

01:39:40 - Awards

01:47:22 - Spoiler Bus

02:14:17 - Contest of Champions

Season 8 Episode 3

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Moash, Roshone and Kalidan have an interesting conversation, Navani receives a secret warning, and Shallan and Adolin investigate the mystery behind the death of Ialai. 

07:00 - Chapter 8

21:50 - Chapter 9 

46:21 - Chapter 10

58:00 - Awards

01:08:54 - Spoiler Bus

01:24:25 - Contest of Champions

01:36:31 - Bloopers 

Season 8 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Kaladin continues his fight with the fused, Navani is surprised to see someone on the battlefield, and Shallan has a mysterious conversation with Ialai that ends abruptly. 

13:36 - Chapter 4

24:17 - Chapter 5

40:02 - Chapter 6

55:47 - Chapter 7

01:17:46 - Awards

01:25:05 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:55 - Contest of Champions

01:53:43 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! On this episode Dap, Richie, and Betsy begin Rhythm of War, Book 4 of The Stormlight Archives. Join us back on the rainy and crab filled world we’ve come to know and love to reunite with some of our favorite characters. 

08:09 - Prologue

31:45 - Chapter 1

46:00 - Chapter 2

01:13:46 - Chapter 3

01:27:39 - Awards

01:37:52 - Spoiler Bus

01:55:41 - Contest of Champions

02:03:16 - Bloopers

Season 7 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and Happy New Year! We’re back! In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish the Novella Dawnshard. Rysn learns the true secrets of the island and makes a strong trade. The Lopen learns a valuable lesson that will help him progress in his Windrunner Oaths. 

06:41 - Overall thoughts

15:24 - Chapters 12-19 and Epilogue Discussion

01:16:52 - Awards

01:23:43 - Spoiler Bus

01:39:08 - Contest of Champions

01:47:05 - Bloopers

Season 7 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy set sail with Rysn and the Lopen in search of mystery, adventure, and treasure. We’re reading Dawnshard! Join us as we discover the secrets of Aimia. 

08:47 - Prologue and Overall thoughts

15:44 - Chapters 1-11 Discussion

01:28:45 - Awards

01:36:00 - Spoiler Bus

01:46:39 - Contest of Champions

01:53:31 - Bloopers

Season 6 Episode 3

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish up the thrilling conclusion to Elantris. Could this possibly be Betsy’s favorite book so far? Come on in and let’s find out! 

07:32 - Overall thoughts

18:57 - Part 3 Full discussion

01:38:38 - Awards

01:48:40 - Spoiler Bus

02:07:58 - Contest of Champions

No Bloopers this episode!

Season 6 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy continue on to Part 2 of Elantris. Join us as our characters get closer to solving the great mysteries of the once magical city. 

06:59 - Part 2 Full Discussion

01:16:25 - Awards

01:24:17 - Spoiler Bus

01:34:19 - Contest of Champions

01:40:13 - Bloopers

Season 6 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy begin the story of Elantris. We meet Raoden, Sarene and Hrathen and follow their journeys under the shadow of the once great and magnificent city. Join use as we discuss Part 1! 

07:08 - Overall Thoughts

22:38 - Raoden

51:03 - Sarene

01:06:49 - Hrathen

01:42:03 - Awards

01:51:21 - Spoiler Bus

02:17:28 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Bets discuss Oathbringer in its entirety, reviewing character arcs, our favorite plot points and most memorable moments. Join us as we celebrate finishing our fifth cosmere book!! 

Season 5 Episode 44

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy discuss the thrilling conclusion to the Oathbringer!

07:08 - Chapter 120

37:50 - Chapter 121

01:12:26 - Chapter 122

01:36:28 - Epilogue

01:46:21 - Awards

01:54:04 - Spoiler Bus

02:21:30 - Contest of Champions

02:31:10 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 43

Cremlings we are finally back! In this episode Dalinar finally confronts odium, his past, and the thrill. Kalladin, Shallan, and Adolin look for a way to get back to the physical realm. Szeth makes an important decision with Nale, and Dalinar unites the three realms, 

08:05 - Chapter 117

33:53 - Chapter 118

52:33 - Chapter 119

01:20:25 - Awards

01:28:03 - Spoiler Bus

01:45:37 - Contest of Champions

01:58:17 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 42

FULL SPOILERS. Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Dappert, Richie, and Devon dive into the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments from this classic book series.

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Dalinar finally meets the Nightwatcher, Amaram’s army switches sides, and the Battle of Thaylenah begins. 

09:03 - Chapter 114

27:21 - Chapter 115

48:54 - Chapter 116

01:15:06 - Awards

01:23:05 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:25 - Contest of Champions

01:53:13 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 41

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Venli spreads the good word of the Fused, Rysn is given a gift, and Teft makes a grave mistake. 

07:02 - Interlude 12

16:45 - Interlude 13

33:08 - Interlude 14

42:52 - Awards

47:14 - Spoiler Bus

57:54 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 40

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. It’s our 100th episode!!  In this episode we receive a translation of the Eila Stele which tells of events before the first Desolation, the crew arrives at the Thaylen City Oathgate, and Dalinar processes the new information on the origins of humans on Roshar. 

Link to Kid Kaladin Song by Jake Samuels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1d1OwETr_0

13:18 - Chapter 111

51:50 - Chapter 112

56:43 - Chapter 113

01:11:37 - Awards

01:16:23 - Spoiler Bus

01:31:05 - Contest Of Champions

01:43:50 - Special Outro with friends and family voice memos. 

Season 5 Episode 39

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Adolin shares a secret with Shallan, Dalinar brings Venli into a vision, and we say goodbye to Azure. 

05:09 - Chapter 108

28:46 - Chapter 109

45:40 - Chapter 110

53:20 - Awards

01:00:14 - Spoiler Bus

01:13:04 - Contest Of Champions

01:20:38 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 38

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar attends a funeral, Szeth and Nale go on a trip, and the coalition discover the enemies plan of attack. 

08:02 - Chapter 105

19:10 - Chapter 106

30:18 - Chapter 107

59:57 - Awards

01:07:19- Spoiler Bus

01:24:13 - Contest Of Champions

01:34:55 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 37

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Richie and Dappert discuss Isles of the Emberdark, aka Secret Project 5. This episode will be full Spoiler Bus so enter if you dare! Join us as we talk about our favorite moments and characters in this latest addition to the Cosmere novels.

Season 5 Episode 36

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Syl has a bounty on her head, Dalinar and Nohadon set out to bake Shin bread, and Navani keeps the coalition together. 

06:22 - Chapter 102

27:11 - Chapter 103

42:13 - Chapter 104

55:10 - Awards

59:10 - Spoiler Bus

01:15:46 - Contest Of Champions

01:24:09 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 35

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Shallan and Kaladin share a moment, Dalinar is tormented by his past, and the gang finally sees their first spren city. 

08:49- Chapter 99

23:21 - Chapter 100

50:00 - Chapter 101

58:40 - Chapter 98

01:11:51 - Awards

01:18:39 - Spoiler Bus

01:36:10 - Contest Of Champions

01:43:53 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 34

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode the gang meets the lighthouse keeper, Navani unites the leaders of the world with chairs, and Szeth passes another Skybreaker test. 

08:27 - Chapter 95

17:44 - Chapter 96

35:41 - Chapter 97

58:40 - Chapter 98

01:12:06 - Awards

01:16:47 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:12 - Contest Of Champions

01:48:35 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 33

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Szeth passes judgement as part of his Skybreaker test, Adolin performs a Kata to find peace while in Shadesmar, and Renarin gifts his father a bottle of wine. 

08:18 - Chapter 92

25:54 - Chapter 93

40:45 - Chapter 94

48:26 - Awards

55:11 - Spoiler Bus

01:07:14 - Contest Of Champions

01:18:39 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 32

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this Episode Dalinar shares a drink with an old friend, Adolin and crew flee from the Oathgate in Shadesmar, Szeth goes to Skybreaker bootcamp, and Kaladin remembers why he froze. 

05:25 - Chapter 88

21:35 - Chapter 89

39:44 - Chapter 90

55:19 - Chapter 91

01:03:36 - Awards

01:08:13 - Spoiler Bus

01:23:26 - Contest Of Champions

01:30:00 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 31

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this Episode Venli spreads the good word on her Listener history, Mraize gets his laundry done, Sheler agrees to wrestle the hog, and Richie shares some baseball stories.

08:10 - Interlude 7

23:06 - Interlude 8

29:42 - Interlude 9

33:41 - Interlude 10

37:48 - Interlude 11

44:55 - Awards

50:20 - Spoiler Bus

57:16 - Contest Of Champions

01:04:51 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 30

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this Episode Shallan activates the Oathgate, Dalinar receives word that Kholinar has fallen, and Adolin ends up in a strange new place. 

08:15 - Chapter 85

17:24 - Chapter 86

28:59 - Chapter 87

38:21 - Awards

43:42 - Spoiler Bus

51:11 - Contest Of Champions

01:00:43 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this Episode Shallan and Wit tell a story together, the gang fights their way into the palace, and Moash gets his revenge. 

06:24 - Chapter 82

26:52 - Chapter 83

44:20 - Chapter 84

01:12:25 - Awards

01:18:47 - Spoiler Bus

01:30:18 - Contest Of Champions

01:46:41 - Blooper

Season 5 Episode 28

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin and the wall guard defend the city wall, Shallan gets a rude awakening, and Azure shows Kaladin where they get their food source from. 

09:30 - Chapter 79

32:42 - Chapter 80

39:09 - Chapter 81

50:53 - Awards

55:43 - Spoiler Bus

01:07:24 - Contest of Champions

01:18:27 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 27

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar and Evi part ways, Vathah levels up, and Kaldin talks to Azure. 

06:42 - Chapter 76

29:57 - Chapter 77

48:38 - Chapter 78

01:02:26 - Awards

01:13:46 - Spoiler Bus

01:33:37 - Contest of Champions

01:40:24 -  Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 26

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin officially joins the Wall Gaurd, Veil gets an invite to join the party, and Dalinar see’s only red. 

10:43 - Chapter 73

25:44 - Chapter 74

43:28 - Chapter 75

54:14 - Awards

59:32 - Spoiler Bus

01:17:48 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 25

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin talks with Highmarshal Azure, Dalinar comes to an agreement with Tanalan, and Veil steals from the rich and gives to the poor. 

10:43 - Chapter 70

21:28 - Chapter 71

33:01 - Chapter 72

48:45 - Awards

55:45 - Spoiler Bus

01:11:25 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 24

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Elhokar comes up with a plan, Shallan meets up with Wit, and Kaladin encounters the Wall Guards. 

10:34 - Chapter 67

29:48 - Chapter 68

47:14 - Chapter 69

01:01:27 - Awards

01:07:24 - Spoiler Bus

01:27:46 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar learns of the Bondsmith herald Ishar, Lift steals Dalinar’s Lunch, and Younger Dalinar is sent on another mission to the Rift.  

10:40 - Chapter 64

27:35 - Chapter 65

43:15 - Chapter 66

56:09 - Awards

01:03:25 - Spoiler Bus

01:23:14 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 22

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode the gang gets into Kholinar and hides out with Adolin’s Tailor and Shallan does some investigating only to find that things at the palace are much more dangerous than anyone had expected. 

06:54 - Chapter 61

22:10 - Chapter 62

39:00 - Chapter 63

01:03:42 - Awards

01:11:07 - Spoiler Bus

01:25:16 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 21

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar visits Thaylen City, picks a fight with the Queen's son but then also helps to rebuild. Kaladin, Shallan, Adolin, and Elhokar finally arrive at Kholinar.  

09:10 - Chapter 58

21:00 - Chapter 59

47:21 - Chapter 60

01:02:54 - Awards

01:11:23 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:38 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 20

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Kaza travels to the mysterious land of Aimia, Taravangian attempts to kill the younglings, and Venli makes a big mistake. 

05:47 - Interlude 4

23:48 - Interlude 5

38:59 - Interlude 6

50:25 - Awards

54:41 - Spoiler Bus

01:16:08 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 19

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Rlain attunes the Rhythm of the Lost with a found family that cannot hear it, Dalinar pulls Gawx into another vision, and Dalinar has a conversation with God. 

07:26 - Chapter 55

21:30 - Chapter 56

35:26 - Chapter 57

01:03:26 - Awards

01:15:27 - Spoiler Bus

01:31:16 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 18

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Evi visits Dalinar on his four year campaign and brings along Adolin and Renarin, Jasnah verbally decimates Amaram, and Moash wants to speak to the people in charge. 

07:18 - Chapter 52

17:25 - Chapter 53

34:39 - Chapter 54

55:22 - Awards

01:01:02 - Spoiler Bus

01:14:21 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 17

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Adolin is born, Dalinar investigates the warcamps, and Moash ends up right back where it all started. 

08:48 - Chapter 48

19:22 - Chapter 49

32:42 - Chapter 50

47:36 - Chapter 51

58:11 - Awards

01:02:45 - Spoiler Bus

01:11:38 - Bloopers