Cosmere Conversations - Episodes Tagged with “Year Of Sanderson”

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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 151: The Heralds

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

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

Ep. 101: Who is Shallan's Mom?

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

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

Episode 150: Book Blurbs and Big Questions

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

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

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

Episode 149: Storming Theories - Sunlit Man

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

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

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

Episode 148: Storming Theories - Yumi

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

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

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

Episode 147: Words of Brandon Vol. 8

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

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

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Episode 145: TSM - Cosmere Connections

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

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

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

Episode 144: TSM - The People of Canticle

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

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

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

Episode 143: TSM - The Planet of Canticle

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

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

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

Episode 142: TSM - Nomad to Zellion

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

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

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

Episode 141: TSM - Sigzil to Nomad

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

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

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

Episode 140: State of the Sanderson 2023

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

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

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

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

Episode 138: Dragonsteel 2023 Extravaganza + WoB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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