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    <title>Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Braize”</title>
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    <description>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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    <itunes:subtitle>a deep dive into Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Tyler Shotwell &amp; Brooke Silva</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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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  <title>Episode 170: TikTok ChitChat ( feat. malinda.the.grey )</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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:
Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@that.cosmere.chick?lang=en)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/That.Cosmere.Chick/)
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ThatCosmereChick)
Full Linktree (https://linktr.ee/that.cosmere.chick)
Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations)
Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Follow that.cosmere.chick on socials:<br>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@that.cosmere.chick?lang=en" rel="nofollow">Tik Tok</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/That.Cosmere.Chick/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThatCosmereChick" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a><br>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/that.cosmere.chick" rel="nofollow">Full Linktree</a></p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>

<p>Follow that.cosmere.chick on socials:<br>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@that.cosmere.chick?lang=en" rel="nofollow">Tik Tok</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/That.Cosmere.Chick/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThatCosmereChick" rel="nofollow">Youtube</a><br>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/that.cosmere.chick" rel="nofollow">Full Linktree</a></p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 169: Arms Race &amp; the Oathpact</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Tyler Shotwell &amp; Brooke Silva</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:47:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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 (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations)
Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier. 
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  <itunes:keywords>oathpact, Wind and Truth, Braize, Ashyn, Honor, Cultivation, szeth, Shallan, Kaladin, Stormblessed, Stormfather, cognitive shadows, Dalinar, Navani, Navani Kholin, Lift, Szeth, Venli, Adolin, Maya, wind and truth,philosophy,aethers,autonomy,bavadin,books,brandon sanderson,cosmere,crossovers,discord,elantris,fantasy,harmonium,harmony,hoid,kelsier,khriss,magic,mistborn,mistborn era 2,nalthis,novels,oathbringer,warbreaker,scadrial,stormlight archive,thaidakar,the emperor's soul,words of brandon,year of sanderson</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 168: Becoming Bookborn! ( feat. Bookborn )</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Tyler Shotwell &amp; Brooke Silva</author>
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  <itunes:author>Tyler Shotwell &amp; Brooke Silva</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>2:01:17</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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:
On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/Bookborn)
On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bookborn.reviews)
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 (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations)
Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier. 
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  <itunes:keywords>bookborn, lies of locke lamora, morality and art, Wind and Truth, Braize, Ashyn, Honor, Cultivation, szeth, Shallan, Kaladin, Stormblessed, Stormfather, cognitive shadows, Dalinar, Navani, Navani Kholin, Lift, Szeth, Venli, Adolin, Maya, wind and truth,philosophy,aethers,autonomy,bavadin,books,brandon sanderson,cosmere,crossovers,discord,elantris,fantasy,harmonium,harmony,hoid,kelsier,khriss,magic,mistborn,mistborn era 2,nalthis,novels,oathbringer,warbreaker,scadrial,stormlight archive,thaidakar,the emperor's soul,words of brandon,year of sanderson</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>Follow Bookborn:<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/Bookborn" rel="nofollow">On YouTube</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookborn.reviews" rel="nofollow">On Instagram</a></p>

<p>RAINN is the nation&#39;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: <a href="https://rainn.org/" rel="nofollow">https://rainn.org/</a></p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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</p>

<p>Follow Bookborn:<br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/Bookborn" rel="nofollow">On YouTube</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookborn.reviews" rel="nofollow">On Instagram</a></p>

<p>RAINN is the nation&#39;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: <a href="https://rainn.org/" rel="nofollow">https://rainn.org/</a></p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 167: In the Beginning...</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Tyler Shotwell &amp; Brooke Silva</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:32:00</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>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 (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations)
Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier. 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>Wind and Truth, Braize, Ashyn, Honor, Cultivation, szeth, Shallan, Kaladin, Stormblessed, Stormfather, cognitive shadows, Dalinar, Navani, Navani Kholin, Lift, Szeth, Venli, Adolin, Maya, wind and truth,philosophy,aethers,autonomy,bavadin,books,brandon sanderson,cosmere,crossovers,discord,elantris,fantasy,harmonium,harmony,hoid,kelsier,khriss,magic,mistborn,mistborn era 2,nalthis,novels,oathbringer,warbreaker,scadrial,stormlight archive,thaidakar,the emperor's soul,words of brandon,year of sanderson</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;s creation of the planet, the arrival and early activity of Honor and Cultivation, and the destruction of Ashyn. #AllSpoilers</p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>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&#39;s creation of the planet, the arrival and early activity of Honor and Cultivation, and the destruction of Ashyn. #AllSpoilers</p>

<p>Support this podcast by becoming a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations" rel="nofollow">Patron on Patreon</a></p>

<p>Original music by <a href="https://twitter.com/DGruwier" rel="nofollow">David Gruwier</a>. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0" rel="nofollow">&quot;Radiant&quot;</a> by David Gruwier.</p>]]>
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