Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Shallan”

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 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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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

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

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

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

Episode 160: Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 Recap

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

Brooke and Tyler relive their time at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024. We chat about our top 3 favorite parts of the convention, get all kinds of emotional recapping the extravagant Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. This is a no spoilers for Wind and Truth episode. #NoSpoilers

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

Episode 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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