Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Novels”

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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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

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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
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Threads: @brotherwisegames

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Worldhopper Ball Reunion Live Stream. Saturday, July 26. 1pm PT/3pm ET

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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

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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 170: TikTok ChitChat ( feat. malinda.the.grey )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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.

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

Episode 169: Arms Race & the Oathpact

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 168: Becoming Bookborn! ( feat. Bookborn )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700

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

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On Instagram

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

Episode 167: In the Beginning...

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

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

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

Episode 166: Cosmere Dictionary Vol. 2 ( feat. Jofwu )

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

Brooke and Tyler are joined by long-time Cosmere contributor and Arcanist Jofwu to discuss cognitive shadows' origins and complexities. Perhaps the fandom's most debated and speculated-upon question is "What are cognitive shadows and how do they work?" We look at different types of cognitive entities across various planets, categorize how they are created, and wonder whether or not a cognitive shadow is/was/or will be(!) a soul. #AllSpoilers

Jofwu's Timeline Spreadsheet
Interactive Map of Roshar
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Episode 165: Wind and Truth!!!

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

Brooke and Tyler finally discuss Wind and Truth! We review the predictions made both right and wrong, gush about our favorite moments, and share our rough cuts from Stormlight Archive Book 5. The time for the hashtag you've been waiting for is now here. #AllSpoilers

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

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

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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Episode 162: State of the Sanderson 2024

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler usher in the new year by recapping the State of the Sanderson 2024. Brandon (and friends) lay out his plans for the next half decade and beyond while leaving us absolutely gobsmacked at his writing and release schedule. #NoWaTSpoilers

This episode contains absolutely no spoilers for Wind and Truth.

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Episode 161: Cosmere Dictionary Vol. 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler crack open a linguistic tome and define the finer points of Slivers, Splinters, and Avatars. In the start of a new, ongoing series we're going to attempt to bring comprehension to some of the more significant terms used throughout Cosmere stories. #NoSpoilersWaT

This episode contains no spoilers for Wind and Truth.

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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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Episode 159: Wind and Truth Predictions

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler channel their inner gambler and make bold (perhaps insane) predictions for what will occur in Wind and Truth. Every prediction comes with absolutely zero knowledge of any Wind and Truth preview chapters and is served with a side of silliness. Share your favorite prediction as well! #AllSpoilers

Find us at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024

Thursday, 12:30 AM for the Stormlight Recap Panel. Saturday, 10 AM for Cosmere 401: Advanced Cosmere Studies.

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Episode 158: Other Characters, Chronologically

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler call in the cool kids to finalize our journey through Rosharan timelines. Everyone gets their time in the spotlight as we recap the stories of Navanni, Venli, Lift, Szeth, and Adolin. #AllSpoilers

Cosmere Questions:

Does lifesense granted by Heightening allow someone to "hear" the tones of Roshar? (50mins)
What happens to the Stormfather if Dalinar breaks their bond? (1h30m)

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Episode 157: Dalinar Kholin, Chronologically

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler hide the Horneater White as we look back in time through the life of Dalinar Kholin. Psychopath, Hero, Tyrant, Murderer, Radiant. We explore one of Roshar's most complicated and controversial characters from his time as a teenager to the final day before the start of Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers

Cosmere Questions:

What are the important secrets or meanings behind Dalinar’s meeting with Ahu (Jezrien)? (29m18s)
When would you agree to work with Dalinar throughout his entire life? During the conquest? After Gavilar’s murder? Never under any circumstance? (45m10s)
Does Odium know that Hoid is on Roshar and working so closely with the Coalition? (1h19m38s)

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Episode 156: Shallan Davar, Chronologically

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler split themselves among the many timelines of Shallan Davar to discover the mysteries hidden within. The tale is sometimes confusing and contradictory but within the depths of Shalln lies many secrets to understanding the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

Cosmere Questions:

Who is Shallan's mother and what impact will that revelation have on Stormlight Archive?
How do you think Shallan's story will conclude?

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Episode 155: Looking for the Light (feat. Shayndl Green)

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler invite Cosmere artist Shayndl Green to join for an episode discussing their newest artbook: Looking for the Light. We discuss Shayndl's background in creating art pieces from various fictional series, the development of her personal style, and the benefits and challenges of being a modern content creator. #AllSpoilers

Buy Shayndl's Hardcover of [Looking for the Light](mixam.com/print-on-demand/66df16024234d07ac14af2d5)
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Episode 154: Kaladin Stormblessed, Chronologically

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler roll back the clock to review Kaladin's character journey blow by blow. This one-stop-shop goes through each of Kaladin's major plot points starting with his earliest moments in Hearthstone to his final triumphs and heartaches in Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 153: Flashbacks and the Feast

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler return to where it all began to examine the timeline and major plot events leading up to Gavilar's Feast. How'd Gavilar manage to squeeze so many meetings into so little time? Where'd his bag of voidlight gemstones end up? How many of the famous faces can we identify? #AllSpoilers

Conversation Questions:

What evidence is there for ancient communication between Roshar and Scadrial? (18 mins)
Could the small bridge that Gavilar created between Roshar and Braize be enough to trigger a desolation? (42:30)
Who are the “they” that must not get the anti-voidlight gemstone according to Gavilar? (56 mins)

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Episode 152: The Unmade

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler question the meaning of Enlightenment to better understand nine (or maybe ten!) of Roshar's most haunting mysteries- The Unmade. We examine how The Unmade were created and changed, detail the known aspects of each individual Unmade, and theorize wildly about one of their chosen Radiants, Renarin Kholin. #AllSpoilers

Conversation Questions:
How do the terms Made, Unmade, and Enlightened interconnect and differ? (23 mins)
What mechanism did Ba Ado Mishram use to bond the Singers? (42 mins)
Does there need to be a rebalancing among the Knights Radiant & Spren in order to account for Odium’s new nature as a True Tone of Roshar? (1h 36mins)

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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 146: Storming Theories - Tress ( feat. Jen Neal from Dragonsteel )

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler invite Jennifer Neal, Creative Development at Dragonsteel, to join the podcast and discuss all the connections between Tress of the Emerald Sea and Stormlight Archive. In an effort to prepare ourselves for SA5 we'll be doing a look back at the Cosmere Secret Projects from 2023. #AllSpoilers

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 125: TES - Worldhoppers

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler address fan feedback and discuss the many worldhoppers seen throughout Tress of the Emerald Sea in the epic finale of Secret Project 1 Book Club! #AllSpoilers

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Episode 124: TES - The Sorceress

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler shine some light on the mystical magician at the heart of Tress of the Emerald Sea. Handing out curses left and right while casually using some of the most advanced technology in the entire Cosmere. Who is the mystery woman living amid the midnight sea? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 123: TES - The Narrator

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler channel all their wit into revealing the true nature of Tress of the Emerald Sea's narrator. He was once named for a rock that became worthless upon wearing it unlike the Hawaiian shirt and socks with sandals he rocks during TES. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 122: TES - More Spores

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue along the mycelium-aether network in order to explore the Luhel Bond, methods of controlling spores, and the insanity of the Grand Unified Cosmere Mushroom theory. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 121: TES - Spores Galore

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the spore sea of Lumar and theorize non-stop about the aethers, magic, and 12 moons of Tress's world. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 120: Tress of the Emerald Sea!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler give their first reactions to Tress of the Emerald Sea and can barely contain their excitement over Secret Project #1. This is the first episode of the Tress Book Club. Originally recorded in January 2023 for Patrons. #AllSpoilers

Brooke Colors Johanna Basford work into Lumar

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Episode 119: Cosmere Fellowship Draft

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler are joined by some guest Patrons in order to have the first-ever Cosmere Fellowship Draft! We create teams from across the Cosmere to take on whatever challenges we see fit. For fun and fancy and sharing with friends. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 118: TLM - The Future of Scadrial

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler conclude their review of The Lost Metal by going absolutely mad with the theorizing and hot takes. Wild speculation and Cosmere-based confusion is entirely possible. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 117: TLM - Broadsheets

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss each of the adverts, political cartoons, articles, and tales of love, loss, and the absolute boss- Nikki Savage. #AllSpoilers

The Two Seasons Broadsheet

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Episode 116: TLM - Autonomy

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler turn their gaze to the invader of Scadrial and attempt to unravel the mystery of Bavadin/Autonomy. What do they want? How are they behaving differently from other Shards? When will they return? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 115: TLM - Harmony or Discord?

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler debate what exactly Sazed has become and how his spectrum of behaviors can influence the future of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

Link to the Harmony or Discord image album.

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Episode 114: TLM - Metallic Arts

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler investigate the new manipulations and combinations of the metallic powers found in The Lost Metal. As Scadrial continues to advance and Thaidakar continues to push for the democratization of superpowers, how will the Scadrian society handle the changes? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 113: TLM - Trellium & Harmonium

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler get lost in debate over the explosive combination of the two God metals introduced in Era 2 Book 4. What mysteries has Sanderson introduced, how will metals be used in the Scadrian future, and is Harmony good or bad? We don't have all the answers but certainly have lots of questions! #AllSpoilers

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Episode 112: State of the Sanderson 2022

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler launch 2023 by reviewing Brandon's detailed plans for the year and the future of the Cosmere. Hollywood has come a knocking, Stormlight 5 has a title, and Brandon Sanderson is taking on one of the giants of the industry by withholding Secret Project books (and possibly all future books) from Amazon's Audible. Get hyped for the Year of Sanderson is upon us! #AllSpoilers

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Episode 111: TLM - Ghostbloods

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the members of the Ghostbloods introduced in The Lost Metal. Moonlight, Twinsoul, Codenames, and Thaidakar. What can they do and, more importantly, what do they mean to the larger Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 110: The Lost Metal!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler review The Lost Metal and discuss their favorite moments, the rough cuts, and plenty of speculation on the future of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 109: Trellism & the Set

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler return to Scadrial's past in order to speculate on it's future. What was Trellism and how is the Set using it to gain power throughout Era 2. Is the resurgence of Trell only a prelude to a larger Scadrian conflict? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 108: Southern Scadrians Summarized

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue to explore the mysteries of Era 2 to prepare for The Lost Metal release on November 15th. We discuss the culture, religion, beliefs, and magic technology of Scadrial's newest superstars. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 107: Extra, Extra Read All About- The Broadsheets

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the three Broadsheets that are interspersed throughout Mistborn Era 2 novels. Are they silly asides and one-offs or a window into a world of secrets and foreshadowing? #AllSpoilers

Broadsheets:
The Elendel Daily
The House Record
The New Ascendancy

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Episode 106: News Updates & The Lost Metal Preview

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler are back! The summer break is over and it is time to discuss all the Cosmere news and look forward to November's release of Mistborn Era 2, Book 4 - The Lost Metal. We discuss several exciting news updates regarding Cosmere games, movie news, kickstarters, and then speculate about the many potential possibilities that await in The Lost Metal.

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Episode 105: Secret Organizations on Roshar

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore the secret sects that currently exist and are operating to influence events on Roshar. From the Ghostbloods and Sons of Honor to the Sleepless and Seventeenth Shard- no secret society will escape our gaze. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 104: Gamebreakers - Lift & Renarin

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 31 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore two of the known Cosmere gamebreakers - Lift & Renarin. Each character is special in ways that introduce fundamental contradictions to the existing magic systems. How will this uniqueness play out in the future and is it possible other gamebreakers could play into the far future of the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 103: Combining Fabrial Systems

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue their journey into the future of Cosmere crossovers. Fabrials may have been developed on Roshar but the method of combining machines and investiture certainly is primed for an industrial revolution. What happens as the technology of each Cosmere world begins to be shared between planets? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 102: Combining Magic Systems

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler heed the call of the fans and talk compounding, Shard crossovers, and different magical combinations that may (or may not) exist in the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 101: Who is Shallan's Mom?

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler mine the mysterious mountain that makes up Shallan's past and try to answer one of the great Rosharian riddles. #AllSpoilers

Herald Chanarach - Patron of the Dustbringers

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Episode 100: Create a Cosmere World

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler create a whole new Cosmere World! Borrowing a worldbuilding outline from fantasy author N.K. Jemisin, we use a currently unknown Shardworld as the template for our own crazy creation. A 100th episode special! #AllSpoilers

Invention Shardworld Map

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Episode 99: Words of Brandon Vol. 6

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the major news in the Cosmere as of March 2022 with commentary on some of Brandon's most recent spoiler streams, fan questions, and announcements. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 98: The Five Scholars

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler open their textbooks and take a deeper look at Five Scholars. Masters of Awakening, Creators of New Magics, Harbingers of War? Who are the Five Scholars and what is their legacy throughout the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

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Episode 97: Aethers

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler have a not-quite Cosmere convo as they discuss the non-canon Aether of Night novel and the implications of incorporating Aether as a magic system in the broader Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 96: Kingmaker & Fan Feedback

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the rough draft for a First of the Sun story entitled "Kingmaker" that Brandon read during the Cytonic press tour. This non-canon story gives a glimpse at the far future of the Cosmere. Followed by some feedback from the fans. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 95: Book Back Blurbs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler lean heavily on their speculation powers as they discuss the Stormlight Archive Blurbs on the back of the hardcover/paperback versions of the novels. Each blurb is written from the perspective of an in-world Sleepless and every word is dripping with unexpected foreshadowing. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 94: State of the Spoilery Sanderson

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler celebrate Koloss Head Munching Day by discussing the official State of The Sanderson 2021 and the Spoiler Stream that Brandon did in December 2021. #AllSpoilers

State of the Sanderson 2021
Spoiler Stream

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Episode 93: Hoid's Parables: The Dog and the Dragon

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler travel to the nightmare world to hear the tale of a dog who wanted to be a dragon and learn how the meaning of stories is the meaning we give to them. Kaladin's lowest point is made a small bit better, propelling him to the epic conclusion of RoW. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 92: Hoid's Parables: The Moon Child

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the most peculiar and meaningful tale so far. Is Hoid's story of a tricked Moon spirit one that explains all the mysteries of the Cosmere? How are the three Shards connected? What are the implications for Roshar? What does it all mean?! We do our best to untangle the web and end with more questions than we began. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 91: Hoid's Parables: The Girl Who Looked Up

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the two versions of The Girl Who Looked Up and its significance to Shallan and the greater Cosmere? #AllSpoilers

Chapter 25 - The Girl Who Looked Up
Chapter 82 - The Girl Who Stood Up
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Episode 90: Hoid's Parables: Fleet & Wandersail

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler journey across Roshar by land and sea with the Cosmere's greatest storyteller. We break down Hoid's stories to Kaladin from WoK & WoR and speculate about their meaning for the end of SA5 and the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 89: Death Rattles

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Aaron to the podcast to discuss everyone's favorite form of future sight- the Death Rattles! The Cosmere Nerd Triforce aligns with spreadsheets, lots of quotes, and some truly crazy theories. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 88: Sixth of the Dusk Sequel

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler read and discuss the entirety of the Sixth of the Dusk sequel chapter that Brandon released at the Rhythm of War launch party in 2020. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 87: Words of Brandon Vol. 5

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the revelations from JordanCon 2021 where Brandon answered multiple fan questions directly about Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 86: RoW Ars Arcanum

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the secrets hidden within Rhythm of War's Ars Arcanum. Soulcasters, stoneshapers, and mysteries galore. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 85: Worldhoppers in RoW

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler catalog each of the major Worldhoppers who appear in Rhythm of War and their role in the greater Cosmere. The presence of even one Worldhopper used to be the highlight of a Cosmere-aware reader's day but RoW takes the easter eggs to a new level that is likely to continue as the story unfolds. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 84: All Hail, Jasnah Kholin

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler bow down before the great Jasnah Kholin and discuss her backstory, relationships, the challenges and traumas she has overcome, and her role in the political center of Roshar with a dash of Cosmere-wide speculations. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 83: Emulsifiers

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke & Tyler discuss all the different types of emulsifiers on Roshar and throughout the Cosmere. The Middle Path is a recurring theme that is continually presented as an alternative to the traditional good/bad storytelling and emulsifiers are the key to complete understanding. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 82: Exploring Shallan & DID

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Kailee of the Ivory System to discuss Shallan, the Cosmere, and real-world Dissociative Identity Disorder. Kailee has been diagnosed with DID and has a Masters degree focused on trauma-informed education. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 81: The Timeline of Shallan Davar

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler go step by step through the life of Shallan in an attempt to organize her messy and chaotic story. We answer when does she bond a spren, what are the differences in her blades, does she have plate, and everything all the way through the events of RoW. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 80: Mayalaran & The Recreance

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler look at the relationship between Mayalaran and Adolin and the ever-evolving nature of what it means to bond with a spren. Maya's revelation at the trial completely recontextualizes the past on Roshar and may be one of the biggest factors in convincing spren to join the war against Odium. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 79: Kaladin, Syl, and the Nahel Bond

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss Kaladin's arc in Rhythm of War, the new information we learn about the Nahel Bond, and the ever-evolving relationship between Syl and Kaladin. We conclude with a debate about "Honor's Truest Surge" and how it could throw the entire system of Surgebinding through a loop. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 78: The Epilogue

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler theorize about the Rhythm of War epilogue and what the interaction between Odium and Hoid means for the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 77: Bondsmiths & The Deal

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the role of the Bondsmiths throughout Roshar, Dalinar's unique role, and whatever Ishar is getting up to at the end of RoW. Then, in precise detail, we cover each and every offer/counteroffer and final terms of The Deal. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 76: Taravangian, [REDACTED]

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler manically catalog every aspect of Taravangian's journey to become one of the Cosmere's most interesting individuals. The theories are wild and describing this without spoilers is hard. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 75: RoW Part 5 Epigraphs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler conclude their review of the Epigraphs from Rhythm of War and theorize about the implications of El's Musings. Hemalurgist, villain, savior? The possibilities are endless for this latest character and we explore them all. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 74: RoW Part 4 Epigraphs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler theorize about the Part 4 Epigraphs from Rhythm of War, Kalak's Journal. The Herald of Willshapers certainly gives us plenty of discussion fodder around the nature of cognitive shadows, the Oathpact, and how it all connects to the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 73: RoW Part 3 Epigraphs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler dissect the Epigraphs for Part 3 of Rhythm of War which come from the in-world book of the same name. Navanni and Raboniel's notebook that details their discoveries regarding Light will continue to have long-term impacts on the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 72: RoW Part 2 Epigraphs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler dissect every sentence of the Letter from Harmony to Hoid in the Part 2 Epigraphs. Multiple new Shards are mentioned as well as the major warning that sets up the final events of Odium in RoW. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 71: RoW Part 1 Epigraphs

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the Part 1 Epigraphs from Rhythm of War. Each line of Navani's lecture on fabrial mechanics further mashes together different parts of the Cosmere and the speculation reaches new heights. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 70: Thaidakar & the Cosmere Economy

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler wildly speculate on different aspects of the Cosmere Economy and the driving force behind the Ghostbloods, Thaidakar. Rhthym of War turned a lot of theories into official cannon and no secret was more shocking than the reveal of Thaidakar's true identity. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 69: The Nature of Light

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler explore every facet of the discoveries in RoW regarding Light, Rhythms, and the True Tones of Roshar. As the Cosmere Universe continues to unfold understanding the connections between Light and Sound on Roshar will be paramount! #AllSpoilers

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Episode 68: Rhythm of War!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler give their first reactions to Rhythm of War and set up the many episodes to come that will explore every single aspect of SA4 and how it connects to the greater Cosmere. In this episode we discuss what we liked and what we didn't and cover our five favorite aspects of the latest addition to the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 67: Dawnshard Review

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler give their immediate thoughts and feedback after finishing Dawnshard - the Stormlight novella that takes place around the events of Rhythm of War. The Cosmere connections are vast and hugely significant as Rsyn and The Lopen travel into the unknown fog that surrounds Amia. We spoil the entirety of Dawnshard, listen at your own risk! #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

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Episode 66: In Anticipation of RoW

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler are joined by the very first Cosmere Conversation guest star! Angie brings her new perspective to the excitement around the coming release of Rhythm of War. #NoRoWSpoilers #AllSpoilers

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Episode 65: Words of Brandon Vol. 4

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss Brandon's most recent responses to fan questions in the lead up to Rhythm of War. All questions and answers are from the summer of 2020. #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

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Episode 64: Oathbringer ReRead Part 3

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler cover the epic conclusion to Oathbringer including Part 5, the interludes, the epilogue, and Ars Arcanum. Never has there been a longer episode nor a better way to end the Cosmere ReRead. #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

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Episode 63: Oathbringer ReRead Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue the ReRead of Oathbringer Parts 3 & 4 and the corresponding interludes. These middle sections of the book are immensely packed with Roshar-changing events and the introduction of Shadesmar on a grand scale. Come for the thoughts, stay for the theories. #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

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Episode 62: Oathbringer ReRead Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler reach the beginning of the end of the Cosmere ReRead. Oathbringer prologue, Parts 1-2, and interludes are all covered in this episode. #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

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Episode 61: Stormlight Archive Game Review

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler review Brotherwise Games' latest addition to the Cosmere Universe. The Call to Adventure: Stormlight Archive game allows players to create a character and face challenges throughout Roshar. We discuss the basic rules and gameplay. #AllSpoilers #NoRoWSpoilers

Game Card - Fervent Prayer by Antti Hakosaari
Game Card - Stoneward by Peter Penev
Game Card - Survive the Storm by Ari Ibarra

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Episode 60: Words of Radiance ReRead Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler conclude the reread of Words of Radiance. Includes the Interludes, Parts 4-5, and the Epilogue. We swear the Third Ideal and connect nearly every world together as WoR finales. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 59: Words of Radiance ReRead Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss Words of Radiance in the first part of their ReRead. Includes the Prologue, Parts 1-3, and Interludes 1 & 2. We dive deep into our favorite moments from the first half of the book and crank out theory after theory as the mysteries of Roshar begin to unravel. #AllSpoilers

Shallan and the Santhid by /u/solarpines

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Episode 58: Orders of the Knights Radiant

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the newly released Official Quiz and detailed summaries of the Knights Radiant. We unveil our own results and also review the descriptions Brandon has unveiled in the lead up to Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 57: Way of Kings ReRead Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the second half of Way of Kings including Parts 4 & 5, Interlude 3, and the Epilogue. We start immediately with crazy quantum theories and discuss our favorite moments in the epic conclusion to WoK. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 56: Way of Kings ReRead Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss the first half of Way of Kings including the Prelude, Prologue, Parts 1-3, and Interludes 1 & 2. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 55: Warbreaker ReRead

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 May 2020 05:00:00 -0700

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Episode 53: Elantris ReRead

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0700

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Episode 51: Mistborn Era 2 ReRead

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0800

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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Episode 49: Mistborn ReRead Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0800

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.

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Episode 48: The ReRead Begins

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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!

/u/paleocrafter Cosmere Reading Guide

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Episode 47: Religions in the Cosmere Vol. 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0800

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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

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

Episode 42: Edgedancer

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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. Crazy theories, cosmere economies, catalytic awesomeness. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 40: Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0700

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

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Episode 39: Eleventh Metal and Allomancer Jak

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler pull double duty on two Scadrian short stories: The Eleventh Metal and Allomancer Jak Pits of Elantia. Each provides a glimpse behind the main plots of Mistborn Era 1 and Era 2. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 38: Sixth of the Dusk

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler go through the short story Sixth of the Dusk. Even though the page count is low, this Cosmere story is chock full of adventure, thrills, and one of the most unique magic systems in all of Sanderson's works. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 37: The Emperor's Soul

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 May 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss The Emperor's Soul and the immense amount of worldbuilding, political intrigue, and epic magic that Brandon was able to write into this short novella. It's an easy read that should be at the top of new Cosmere fans. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 36: Hope of Elantris and Some Nonsense

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler begin a new series on the novellas and short stories of the Cosmere. We provide an introduction to the series and then dive deep into the Hope of Elantris. While this story is available for free on Brandon's site, most of what we cover will be coming from the Arcanum Unbounded. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 35: Twinborn Combinations

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler discuss Twinborns in Mistborn Era 2 and speculate wildly about random combinations we have not seen but desperately want. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 34: Words of Brandon Vol. 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler highlight a few of the many Words of Brandon in what will likely need to be a reoccurring series. Who is this Brandon fellow and why does he say so many words? #AllSpoilers

WoB Arcanum

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Episode 33: Taravangian, Himself

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore Roshar's most interesting ruler. How does Taravangian fit into the grander scheme of the Cosmere and how did this "side" character became one of the most fascinating players in the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 32: Rival Relationships

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler conclude their discussion on relationships by discussing rivals and villains and how Brandon creates compelling antagonists. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 31: Friendships

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss some of the best friendships across the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 30: Mentor Relationships

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler continue discuss the relationships of the Cosmere by looking at the role that mentors and parents play throughout Sanderson's novels. We discuss the heartfelt, the magical, and everything in between. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 29: Romantic Relationships

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the major romantic relationships throughout the Cosmere. Opinions abound as we look at the pros and cons of fantasy characters' love lives. We're that cool and so are you. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 28: Non-Cosmere Conversations

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler venture away from the Cosmere for a single episode to discuss Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners and Skyward series. A spoiler-free episode to get us through the Cosmere drought. #NoSpoilers

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Episode 27: The Ultimate Cosmere Intro (No Spoilers)

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler create a no spoiler episode to answer the most basic questions about the Cosmere. We introduce the world of Brandon Sanderson, Adonalsium, the magic systems, and realmatic theory. This is the perfect episode for people who do not want any books spoiled but would like an introduction to the Cosmere Extended Universe. #NoSpoilers

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Episode 26: Cosmere Cage Match Finale

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler conclude the May Madness bracket to determine the greatest combatant in the Cosmere. We break down the Semi-Final and Final fights. It has been a lot of fun and we want to thank everyone for participating. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 25: Cosmere Cage Match Round 4

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue the May Madness bracket to determine the greatest combatant in the Cosmere. We break down Round 2 and 3 fights and introduce the Round 4 Semi-Finalists. Final fight voting will go live on Friday, June 1. There are charts. There are forms. There are discussions. Join in! #AllSpoilers

Round 4 Voting!!!
Final Bracket Image
Round 4 Voting!!!

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Episode 24: The Traveler

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 22 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore the short-story that Brandon read at JordanCon 2018. The tale involves everyone's favorite worldhopper, Hoid, and a mysterious "old friend." We read the story and discuss it's intricacies. #AllSpoilers

Cosmere Cage Match is ongoing!
Round 3 Voting!!!
Final Bracket Image
Round 3 Voting!!!

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

Episode 23: Cosmere Cage Match Round 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 15 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler continue the May Madness bracket to determine the greatest combatant in the Cosmere. We break down the Round 1 fights and introduce the Round 2 combatants. There are charts. There are forms. There are discussions. Join in! #AllSpoilers

Round 2 Voting!!!
Final Bracket Image
Round 2 Voting!!!

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

Episode 22: Cosmere Cage Match Round 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 08 May 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler introduce the May Madness bracket to determine the greatest combatant in the Cosmere. There will be charts. There will be voting. There will be discussions. Join in!

Round 1 Voting!!!
Final Bracket Image
Round 1 Voting!!!

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

Episode 21: Theory Time #1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Tyler has a theory thunder down upon him amid otherwise trivial adventures and so, a new podcast-style is born. Theory Time will be short, 15-25 minute, episodes. Sometimes they will be solo hosted and some will be co-hosted. We want to keep the magic going even if there are no new books for a while!

In this theory time, Tyler explores the relationship between the Kandra and the Listeners. It goes deep and holds nothing back. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 20: White Sand Reviewed

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler review and discuss Vol. 1 & 2 of White Sand. In this episode, we talk the highs and lows of the comic, our thoughts on the artwork and story, and all the major characters. We also explore and theorize about the nature of investiture on Taldain and how it plays into the larger Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 19: Fan Theories Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the many theories that were presented by Cosmere fans from across the world. In this episode, we talk Dalinar, Shadesmar, and get completely lost trying to create the uber-theory. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 18: Fan Theories Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss the many theories that were presented by Cosmere fans from across the world. In this episode, we primarily discuss the music theory and women's script and a few theories on Cosmere animals.

All show images.

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Episode 17: Of Shadesmar and Spren

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler discuss several characters' journey through Shadesmar in Oathbringer. So many mysteries introduced, spren explored, and Tyler going overboard with references. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 16: Key Characters Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler continue their exploration of each characters' arc from Oathbringer. We explore the individual story moments as well as larger, connecting themes. #AllSpoilers

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Episode 15: Key Characters Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler begin dissecting each characters' arc from Oathbringer. We explore the individual story moments as well as larger, connecting themes. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 14: More Hoid & More Letters

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler, once again, find themselves discussing the Cosmere's mystery man. Hoid had a whole new series of letters addressed to him in the epigraphs and we explore each one in detail. #AllSpopilers

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

Episode 13: The Unmade

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler explore one of the biggest mysteries of Oathbringer with The Unmade. Are they individuals, forces, corrupted spren, Odium's champions? We explore all the questions and start throwing out some crazy theories. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 12: Odium & the Oathpact

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler explore the big reveals of Oathbringer and how our knowledge of Odium and the Oathpact have changed. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 11: Oathbringer!!!

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800

The Oathbringer Fangasm begins! Brooke and Tyler discuss their Top 5 favorite moments from Oathbringer and lay out their multi-episode plan for tackling the latest addition to the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 10: Magic on Sel and Nalthis

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler travel to first Sel and then Nalthis to discuss the magic systems from Elantris and Warbreaker. We cover three shards, language, linguistics, geography, Returned, Heightenings and so much more. #AllSpoilers but #NoOathbringerSpoilers

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

Episode 9: Magic on Scadrial

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler travel to Scadrial to explore the metallic arts of Allomancy, Feruchemy, and Hemalurgy. We also dive in to the technology seen in Mistborn Era 2 and how Scadrial plays into the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers #NoOathbringerSpoilers

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

Episode 8: Magic on Roshar

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800

Brooke and Tyler continue their exploration of Roshar as they detail the different magic types present in the system. We cover shardblades, surgebinders, soulcasters, and spren. #AllSpoilers #NoOathbringerSpoilers

Orders of Surgebinders

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Episode 7: Mythology on Roshar Part 2

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800

In celebration of the release of Oathbringer, Brooke and Tyler have a two-parter on the mythology and history of Roshar. We explore the shards, heralds, radiants, listeners, and everything in between. #AllSpoilers #NoOathbringerSpoilers

Link to Mythology on Roshar Part 1.

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

Episode 6: Mythology on Roshar Part 1

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:45:00 -0800

Link to Mythology on Roshar Part 2.

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

Episode 5: Seventeenth Shard and Worldhoppers

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0800

The Cosmere's biggest nerds dive deep into the hidden organization that is the Seventeenth Shard. Why stop there? We then explore all the different worldhoppers that are currently known. #AllSpoilers

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

Episode 4: Hoid and the Letters

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore the many mysteries of the Cosmere's main crossover character, Hoid. Who is he, what does he want, why is he a beggar? We tackle it all in our most jam-packed episode ever, #AllSpoilers

Original music "Raidant" by David Gruwier. "Radiant" on YouTube.

Original music "At Wit's End" by TheDarkEyedMusician. "At Wit's End" on YouTube.

Episode 3: Realmatic Theory

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler bring you their thoughts and research on the three realms of the Cosmere: Physical, Cognitive, and Spiritual. They dive deep, but the journey is worth it. #AllSpoilers

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

Map of Cosmere from Arcanum Unbounded

Fan made map of the Cosmere

Episode 2: Adonalsium and the Shards

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0700

Brooke and Tyler explore the power of creation Adonalsium and the sixteen shards created after the shattering. #AllSpoilers

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"Radiant"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0)

Episode 1: What is the Cosmere?

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 08:15:00 -0700

Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with weekly 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 discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and sexy podcast hosts. #AllSpoilers

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