Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Worldhopper Ball”

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 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 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 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/
Follow Paladin Creative on Instagram

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 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.