Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Dragonsteel”

Episode 191: State of the Sanderson 2025

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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

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Episode 190: Nexus Panel | Stormlight Arc 2 Theorizing

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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Episode 189: Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 Recap

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

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Episode 180: The Queen of Dragonsteel ( feat. Emily Sanderson )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Episode 164: Creating the Worldhopper Ball ( feat. Paladin Creative )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

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Paladin Creative - Brandon Finn, Monika Finn
https://www.createwithpaladin.com/
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Full Cast & Crew:
The Client: @dragonsteelbooks @brandsanderson
Event Production & Design: @paladincreative
Script Writer: @daniel.l.phipps

Shallan Davar: @officialsavannahcarrasco
Adolin Kholin: @jacksupertoast
Wit/Hoid: @jacksondauthor
Kaladin Stormblessed: @cliffweitzman
Jasnah Kholin: @ambiwextrous
Dalinar Kholin: @coul_808
Navani Kholin: @cathyfordmusic

Bridge 4 Kata Group: @designcryptidhema, @degorram, @tenpaiyomi, @big_queer_brute, @kdanielpierce
Honorspren Aerialists: @sophiaisdunn, megz.aerialist, @cirque.es
DJ STO4MBLE$$ED: @djelray

Show Team: @denios225 , tasha.lucia.18, untidycreativemind
Costumes - Bride & Groom: @valentine.bridal
Costumes - Wedding Party: @kayleemakescrafts
Photography by: @juliastocktonphoto
Digital artwork of Adolin & Shallan: @magali_villeneuve

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Episode 163: Cosmere 401 Panel + Q&A

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Episode 160: Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 Recap

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800

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

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Episode 140: State of the Sanderson 2023

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler are back in 2024 to discuss the State of the Sanderson. The conclusion of Secret Projects, reveal of Stormlight Archive title, a peek into Skyward Legacy, and a wonderful look forward at the year to come. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Episode 138: Dragonsteel 2023 Extravaganza + WoB

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler travel to Utah and meet amazing Cosmere fans, interview several people, learn all the secrets of SA5, and master the art of waiting in line. First half is a summary of the convention itself. Second half is a spoiler-filled Words of Brandon and Stormlight Archive Interlude discussion. #AllSpoilers

Special shoutouts to Janci Patterson, Miranda Meeks, Jofwu, thatCosmereChick, Jonas the Trivia Champion, all the amazing cosplayers, our Patrons Brian and Tarmack, and the entirety of the Dragonsteel Team from Queen Emily to the humble volunteers. Double secret shoutout to you, the listener, who is now reading this text.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.