Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Multiverse”

Episode 199: Music Meets Magic ( feat. Krishna, Paul, Shamaz )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 198: Isles of the Emberdark!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 197: In Defense Of... ( feat. Hayden Gray from Fantasy Fan Fellas )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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

Episode 196: Adolin the Unoathed

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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

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

Episode 195: Making Mistborn ( feat. Paladin Creative )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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

Event Production & Design: @paladincreative

The Cast
Kelsier: @kaleogriffith
Hoid: @jacksondauthor
Vin: @ryannrinabailey
Elend Venture: @jacksupertoast
Sazed: @danor.gerald
Shan Elariel: @withsincerity_emilywhitcomb
Steel Ministry: @Michael.carrasco.771, @christianljohnston, @cschneider19, @valoramaccallum

Aerialists
Vin: @sophiaisdunn
Shan Elariel: @mooolyka
Hazekillers: @ambiwextrous, @megz.aerialist, @lostboy_33, @pkhiggie, @maverick_roskelley

Ballroom Dancers
Ballroom Teachers: @ballroom.hair.by.megan and @meaux_dance
Ballroom Dancers: @officialsavannahcarrasco , @b_kex, @sabrinabezzant_dance, @tristan_meaux, @danika_elisabeth, @rachel_le_brooks, @a.v.o.n.l.e.y @thesweetstitches, @nichelleaiden, Jason Brooks, and Ben Wear

Musical Performances
String Quartet: @themaywoodsq
DJ IRONEYES: @djironeyes

Production Team: @brandontfinn, @sseligson, @unikemonike @octavia.calm, Sam McCracken
Design Team: @abbeyyyymarie, @brandontfinn, @unikemonike, @lifeaskennyofficial
Food & Beverage: @jocelyngillies, Alex Locke
Lighting: @lightenup_inc, Brian Kim
Audio/Visual: @losangelesav
Drapery: @positiveeventdesign
Onsite Support: @goinspo, @the_stephanie_lee, @wesleychambers_

Show Team: @denios225 , @tasha.lucia.18 , @untidycreativemind
Costumes - Vin, Elend, Shan Elariel: @valentine.bridal
Costumes - Kelsier, Hoid, Sazed, Steel Ministry: @jesse.thaxton
Leather Accessories: @locke_leather1990
Photography: @juliastocktonphoto

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

Episode 194: Nexus Panel | Dragons in the Cosmere

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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

Episode 193: Kaladin and the Wind

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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

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

Episode 192: Nexus Panel | Villains of the Cosmere

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

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

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Results and Raw Data from the Evil v. Hot polling

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

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

You can read the full State of the Sanderson at this link.

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

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

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

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

Episode 188: Reality According to Shallan

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

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

Episode 187: SPECIAL Part 2: Cosmere Celebrity RPG One-Shot | The Cost of War

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:15:00 -0800

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.

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Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo )
Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife

Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes

Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931

Naco - @jacksupertoast

Yalvta - @Bookborn

Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames

‘The Cost of War’ was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes.

This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com.

This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net

Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren )
Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio)

"Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell

Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo )
Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity)

Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00
A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10
Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52
The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15
Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15
A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29
The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02
One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30
Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38
Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30

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

Episode 186: SPECIAL Part 1: Cosmere Celebrity RPG One-Shot | The Cost of War

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800

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.

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

‘The Cost of War’ was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes.

This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com.

This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net

Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren )
Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio)

"Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell

Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo )
Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity)

Episode 185: What's Up with Hoid

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

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

Episode 184: Interludes - Rsyn

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800

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

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

Episode 183: Interludes - Odium ( feat. Stormlight Memes & CosmereJunkie )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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And check out their alt account, HyperfixationHQ

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

Episode 182: Interludes - The Mink, The Traitor, The Gamebreaker

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 181: Interludes - Dyel & the Iriali

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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.

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

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

Link to learn more about the Lightweaver Foundation

Link to Intentionally Blank Podcast Ep. 149

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

Episode 179: Interludes - Kalak, El, Baxil

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 178: Worldhopper Ball Reunion

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

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
https://www.createwithpaladin.com/
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Adolin Kholin: Jackson Miller ( @jacksupertoast )
Jasnah Kholin: Wex Le ( @ambiwextrous )
Navani Kholin: Cathy Ford ( @cathyfordmusic )
Shallan Davar: Savannah Carrasco ( @officialsavannahcarrasco )
Wit: Jackson Dickert ( @jacksondauthor ) Youtube Channel

The Client: @dragonsteelbooks @brandsanderson

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

Episode 177: Worldbuilding and Roleplaying ( feat. Lydia and Lyla from Brotherwise Games )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Instagram: @brotherwisegames @cosmererpg
Bluesky: @brotherwisegames.bsky.social‬
TikTok: @brotherwisegames
YouTube: @brotherwisegames
Threads: @brotherwisegames

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.

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

Episode 176: Stormfather & the New Oathpact

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 175: True Battle for the Cosmere ( feat. Jen Neal from Dragonsteel )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 174: Birth of Retribution

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 173: Mishram & the Recreance

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

Episode 172: Music Theory Across the Cosmere ( feat. Krishna and Paul )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Songs/clips that can be heard in this episode:

Whitacre - Sleep
Example of tritones
Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre
Gayatri Mantra from Battlestar Galactica
Example of atonal music
Sanskrit chanting

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

Episode 171: The Fourth Moon

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 151: The Heralds

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler emerge into their true Silverlight Scholar forms with a dense examination of The Heralds of Roshar. Every Herald is discussed in detail and context is provided with a timeline of the Heraldic Epochs. #AllSpoilers

Ep. 101: Who is Shallan's Mom?

Conversation Questions:
What caused the Oathpact to end and allow the last Desolation? (~19mins)
Why is Shalash destroying artworks of herself? (~42 mins)
Do each of the Heralds have an associated Dawncity that they always appear around when returning to Roshar? If yes, what cities correspond with each Herald? (~62 mins)

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

Episode 150: Book Blurbs and Big Questions

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler are back! As the release of Stormlight Archive 5 approaches, they read through the recently released "marketing blurb" and explore the complex philosophical questions that Sanderson has set up going into Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 149: Storming Theories - Sunlit Man

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler skip back to Canticle to discuss all the connections between the final Year of Sanderson project and the upcoming Stormlight Archive 5. The setting, the characters, the themes are all explored in depth while still finding time for some out-of-this-world speculation. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 148: Storming Theories - Yumi

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler hop into the shuttle ship for a ride back to Komashi in order to pick apart all the strange connections between Yumi and the Nightmare Painter and Stormlight Archive. We discuss the Midnight Essence, the power level of Yoki-Hijo, and ask where in the world is Virtuosity. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 147: Words of Brandon Vol. 8

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler catch up with all the real-world happenings in the fandom. We discuss all we've learned about Isle of the Emberdark, the Words of Radiance Letherbound campaign, and review fan questions to Brandon. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 145: TSM - Cosmere Connections

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler conclude the Sunlit Man book club by exploring all the off-world connections in the final secret project in the Year of Sanderson. Who are the Night Brigade and what is their mission? What are the Scadrians doing on Canticle? And are there some strange time-shenanigans going down in the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 144: TSM - The People of Canticle

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler become nosy neighbors to investigate the new kids on the block living on the wild world of Canticle. Who are the Threnodites who've made this dangerous place their home? Finally, we try to answer the immense philosophical question of "when does a person become permanently connected to a place?" #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 143: TSM - The Planet of Canticle

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the core of Canticle in the longest episode ever. We question how the geography, the investiture, and the people all blend together to create the strangest planet in the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 142: TSM - Nomad to Zellion

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler skip along with Nomad on his journey through The Sunlit Man and discover his personal and spiritual arc to become Zellion. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 141: TSM - Sigzil to Nomad

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler return to The Sunlit Man in order to chart the progression of Sigzil on his journey to become Nomad. Who was he before, when did he hold a Dawnshard, and why is he skipping across the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

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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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Episode 139: The Sunlit Man!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler give their first impressions of Secret Project #4 The Sunlit Man. #AllSpoilers

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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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Episode 137: YNP - Cosmere Connections

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

Brooke and Tyler reach the end of the Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Book Club. We stack our highest rock towers and paint the best bamboo as we look for each and every connection from Komashi to the wider Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 136: YNP - What is a Yoki-Hijo?

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler look deeply at Yumi and her role as one of Komashi's Yoki-Hijo. Few in the Cosmere are as invested as Yumi but does her Connection pave the path for more to follow? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 135: YNP - Spiritual Connections

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler wonder aloud how magic works on Komashi, the Spirits, the power of painting, and what it all means for the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 134: YNP - Magic and Mechanics

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler examine how the magic, machines, and mechanics all work on Komashi. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 133: YNP - The World(s)

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler put their thinking caps on to try and decipher the set and setting of Yumi and Painter's world(s). #AllSpoilers

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Episode 132: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler begin the Book Club for Secret Project #3. We talk our favorite moments, roughest cuts, and what Yumi means for the rest of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 131: Words of Brandon Vol. 7

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss some of the recent WoB including several spoilers from Frugal Wizard's Handbook. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 130: FWH - Tangential Theorizing

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler round out the Frugal Wizard Book Club with some crazy theories from across time and space. How deep do the roots of the Worldtree go and how likely is it that the Cosmere Universe will interact with John/Runian's? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 129: FWH - One Wyrd Worldtree

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler climb to the top of the Worldtree to explain what in the dimension is going on with upstream, downstream, trunks, and twigs. If you found yourself wondering what in the world allowed the dimension-hopping shenanigans then listen in for 93% nonsense, 6% string theory, 4% physics, and 2% butterscotch ripple. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 128: FWH - Magic

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler take a look at what makes Runian's world magical and the secrets that may link the World Trees. It's runestones, wights, & the Wyrd. Oh my! #AllSpoilers

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Episode 127: FWH - Mythology

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler hop atop the world serpent and explore the mythology of a Norse-influenced dimension and the mythology of their world. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 126: Frugal Wizard's Handbook to Surviving Medieval England!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler start the Book Club for Secret Project #2: The Frugal Wizard's Handbook to Surviving Medieval Engalnd with some hot takes and a cold hard look at the multiverse. #AllSpoilers

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