Cosmere Conversations

a deep dive into Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe

About the show

Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers

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Episodes

  • Episode 55: Warbreaker ReRead

    May 5th, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, nalthis, nightblood, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, warbreaker

    Brooke and Tyler dive deep into Nalthis and explore Warbreaker in depth. We talk favorite characters, favorite moments, and favorite theories connecting Warbreaker to the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 54: Words of Brandon Vol. 3

    April 28th, 2020  |  50 mins 54 secs
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, nalthis, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, warbreaker, words of brandon

    Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the Words of Brandon archives to bring you modern updates, Warbreaker WoBs, and several wild and tangential theories. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 53: Elantris ReRead

    April 7th, 2020  |  1 hr 15 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, elantris, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, sel, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler stay socially distant but Cosmere connected while breaking down Elantris. We discuss the politics, religions, and Cosmere connections found throughout Brandon's first Cosmere novel. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 52: Fan Theories & Questions

    March 31st, 2020  |  56 mins 46 secs
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fan theories, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler answer questions from the fans and go off on wild theory tangents.

  • Episode 51: Mistborn Era 2 ReRead

    March 3rd, 2020  |  1 hr 49 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, mistborn era 2, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, wax and wayne

    Brooke and Tyler discuss all three of the Era 2 Mistborn novels: Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, Bands of Mourning. We talk about our favorite moments and the connections to the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 50: Mistborn ReRead Part 2

    January 28th, 2020  |  1 hr 2 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, cosmere reread, fantasy, hero of ages, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, the final empire, well of ascension

    Brooke and Tyler discuss The Hero of Ages during their 2020 ReRead. We explore each of the books with fresh eyes and a Cosmere connected mind.

  • Episode 49: Mistborn ReRead Part 1

    January 14th, 2020  |  1 hr 35 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, cosmere reread, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, the final empire, well of ascension

    Brooke and Tyler discuss The Final Empire and Well of Ascension during their 2020 ReRead. We explore each of the books with fresh eyes and a Cosmere connected mind.

  • Episode 48: The ReRead Begins

    December 10th, 2019  |  21 mins 1 sec
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, elantris, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, reread, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, warbreaker

    Brooke and Tyler preview the Cosmere ReRead in preparation for Stormlight Archive 4 release next Fall. We plan our path through the Cosmere and need your help deciding how the adventure unfolds!

  • Episode 47: Religions in the Cosmere Vol. 2

    November 19th, 2019  |  56 mins 12 secs
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, nalthis, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, sel, stormlight archive, taldain

    Brooke and Tyler continue the series on religions throughout the Cosmere. Sanderson's inclusion of religion in each of his stories creates an entanglement of cultures, history, linguistics, and customs that are ripe for exploration. Volume 2 includes several religions from Sel, Nalthis, and Taldain. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 46: Religions in the Cosmere Vol. 1

    November 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 8 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, religion, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler begin a new series on religions throughout the Cosmere. Sanderson's inclusion of religion in each of his stories creates an entanglement of cultures, history, linguistics, and customs that are ripe for exploration. Volume 1 includes several religions from Scadrial and Roshar. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 45: White Sand Vol. 3

    October 22nd, 2019  |  53 mins 30 secs
    autonomy, books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, taldain, white sand

    Brooke and Tyler review and discuss the latest graphic novel in the White Sand series. There are Shards, Hoid-sightings, and plenty of quibbles and qualms. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 44: Looking Forward

    October 8th, 2019  |  43 mins 51 secs
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler ask the fans what they're most looking forward to in the Cosmere #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 43: Words of Brandon Vol. 2

    September 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive, threnody, words of brandon

    Brooke and Tyler discuss some of the most recent questions asked to Brandon at various signings and conventions around the globe. Fans ask great questions, the man speaks a lot of words, and we try to add context to it all. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 42: Edgedancer

    July 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 8 mins
    amian, books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, edgedancer, fantasy, lift, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler conclude their short-story and novella series with an exploration of Edgedancer. The side character of Lift gets her coming out party and Brandon Sanderson sneaks in a bunch of fun hints and incredibly powerful characters. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 41: Mistborn: Secret History

    July 9th, 2019  |  1 hr 12 mins
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, fuzz, hoid, kelsier, mistborn, mistborn secret history, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, stormlight archive

    Brooke and Tyler get lost on the wild ride that is Mistborn: Secret History. This Cosmere "glimpse behind the curtain" is probably one of the most significant books outside the main novels. #AllSpoilers

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    Episode 40: Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell

    June 25th, 2019  |  58 mins 4 secs
    books, brandon sanderson, cosmere, fantasy, mistborn, novels, oathbringer, roshar, scadrial, shades, shadows for silence, shadows for silence in the forests of hell, silence, stormlight archive, threnody

    Brooke and Tyler explore the Threnodite system and the short story Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell. Once the sight of an unimaginably destructive shard battle, Threnody is one of the strangest and least stable planets in the Cosmere. We discuss plot, characters, silver vs aluminum, and everything else. #AllSpoilers