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Episode 89: Death Rattles
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ne...
Episode 88: Sixth of the Dusk Sequel
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 87: Words of Brandon Vol. 5
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the revelations from JordanCon 2021 where Brandon answered multiple fan questions directly about Rhythm of War. #...
Episode 86: RoW Ars Arcanum
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss the secrets hidden within Rhythm of War's Ars Arcanum. Soulcasters, stoneshapers, and mysteries galore. #AllSpoilers Support ...
Episode 85: Worldhoppers in RoW
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wo...
Episode 84: All Hail, Jasnah Kholin
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler bow down before the great Jasnah Kholin and discuss her backstory, relationships, the challenges and traumas she has overcome, and he...
Episode 83: Emulsifiers
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke & Tyler discuss all the different types of emulsifiers on Roshar and throughout the Cosmere. The Middle Path is a recurring theme that is conti...
Episode 82: Exploring Shallan & DID
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Kailee of the Ivory System to discuss Shallan, the Cosmere, and real-world Dissociative Identity Disorder. ...
Episode 81: The Timeline of Shallan Davar
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 spr...
Episode 80: Mayalaran & The Recreance
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 reve...
Episode 79: Kaladin, Syl, and the Nahel Bond
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 78: The Epilogue
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler theorize about the Rhythm of War epilogue and what the interaction between Odium and Hoid means for the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers...
Episode 77: Bondsmiths & The Deal
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Episode 76: Taravangian, [REDACTED]
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler manically catalog every aspect of Taravangian's journey to become one of the Cosmere's most interesting individuals. The theories are...
Episode 75: RoW Part 5 Epigraphs
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler conclude their review of the Epigraphs from Rhythm of War and theorize about the implications of El's Musings. Hemalurgist, villain, ...
Episode 74: RoW Part 4 Epigraphs
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 discu...
Episode 73: RoW Part 3 Epigraphs
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 72: RoW Part 2 Epigraphs
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Episode 71: RoW Part 1 Epigraphs
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Episode 70: Thaidakar & the Cosmere Economy
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler wildly speculate on different aspects of the Cosmere Economy and the driving force behind the Ghostbloods, Thaidakar. Rhthym of War t...
Episode 69: The Nature of Light
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler explore every facet of the discoveries in RoW regarding Light, Rhythms, and the True Tones of Roshar. As the Cosmere Universe continu...
Episode 68: Rhythm of War!!!
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 67: Dawnshard Review
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler give their immediate thoughts and feedback after finishing Dawnshard - the Stormlight novella that takes place around the events of R...
Episode 66: In Anticipation of RoW
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler are joined by the very first Cosmere Conversation guest star! Angie brings her new perspective to the excitement around the coming re...
Episode 65: Words of Brandon Vol. 4
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 summ...
Episode 64: Oathbringer ReRead Part 3
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler cover the epic conclusion to Oathbringer including Part 5, the interludes, the epilogue, and Ars Arcanum. Never has there been a long...
Episode 63: Oathbringer ReRead Part 2
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler continue the ReRead of Oathbringer Parts 3 & 4 and the corresponding interludes. These middle sections of the book are immensely pack...
Episode 62: Oathbringer ReRead Part 1
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 61: Stormlight Archive Game Review
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler review Brotherwise Games' latest addition to the Cosmere Universe. The Call to Adventure: Stormlight Archive game allows players to c...
Episode 60: Words of Radiance ReRead Part 2
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 59: Words of Radiance ReRead Part 1
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Episode 58: Orders of the Knights Radiant
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 57: Way of Kings ReRead Part 2
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 56: Way of Kings ReRead Part 1
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss the first half of Way of Kings including the Prelude, Prologue, Parts 1-3, and Interludes 1 & 2. #AllSpoilers Support this p...
Episode 55: Warbreaker ReRead
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler dive deep into Nalthis and explore Warbreaker in depth. We talk favorite characters, favorite moments, and favorite theories connecti...
Episode 54: Words of Brandon Vol. 3
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the Words of Brandon archives to bring you modern updates, Warbreaker words, and several wild and tangential theories....
Episode 53: Elantris ReRead
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler stay socially distant but Cosmere connected while breaking down Elantris. We discuss the politics, religions, and Cosmere connections...
Episode 52: Fan Theories & Questions
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler answer questions from the fans and go off on wild theory tangents. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon ...
Episode 51: Mistborn Era 2 ReRead
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 50: Mistborn ReRead Part 2
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Suppo...
Episode 49: Mistborn ReRead Part 1
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Episode 48: The ReRead Begins
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Episode 47: Religions in the Cosmere Vol. 2
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler continue the series on religions throughout the Cosmere. Sanderson's inclusion of religion in each of his stories creates an entangle...
Episode 46: Religions in the Cosmere Vol. 1
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler begin a new series on religions throughout the Cosmere. Sanderson's inclusion of religion in each of his stories creates an entanglem...
Episode 45: White Sand Vol. 3
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
Episode 44: Looking Forward
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler ask the fans what they're most looking forward to in the Cosmere #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (h...
Episode 43: Words of Brandon Vol. 2
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss some of the most recent questions asked to Brandon at various signings and conventions around the globe. Fans ask great quest...
Episode 42: Edgedancer
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 41: Mistborn: Secret History
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 sig...
Episode 40: Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 destr...
Episode 39: Eleventh Metal and Allomancer Jak
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 38: Sixth of the Dusk
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, thril...
Episode 37: The Emperor's Soul
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 36: Hope of Elantris and Some Nonsense
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 35: Twinborn Combinations
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss Twinborns in Mistborn Era 2 and speculate wildly about random combinations we have not seen but desperately want. #AllSpoiler...
Episode 34: Words of Brandon Vol. 1
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 33: Taravangian, Himself
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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" char...
Episode 32: Rival Relationships
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler conclude their discussion on relationships by discussing rivals and villains and how Brandon creates compelling antagonists. #AllSpoi...
Episode 31: Friendships
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss some of the best friendships across the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://w...
Episode 30: Mentor Relationships
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler continue discuss the relationships of the Cosmere by looking at the role that mentors and parents play throughout Sanderson's novels....
Episode 29: Romantic Relationships
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the major romantic relationships throughout the Cosmere. Opinions abound as we look at the pros and cons of fantas...
Episode 28: Non-Cosmere Conversations
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler venture away from the Cosmere for a single episode to discuss Brandon Sanderson's Reckoners and Skyward series. A spoiler-free episod...
Episode 27: The Ultimate Cosmere Intro (No Spoilers)
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler create a no spoiler episode to answer the most basic questions about the Cosmere. We introduce the world of Brandon Sanderson, Adonal...
Episode 26: Cosmere Cage Match Finale
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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. I...
Episode 25: Cosmere Cage Match Round 4
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 24: The Traveler
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler explore the short-story that Brandon read at JordanCon 2018. The tale involves everyone's favorite worldhopper, Hoid, and a mysteriou...
Episode 23: Cosmere Cage Match Round 2
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 22: Cosmere Cage Match Round 1
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler introduce the May Madness bracket to determine the greatest combatant in the Cosmere. There will be charts. There will be voting. The...
Episode 21: Theory Time #1
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 minut...
Episode 20: White Sand Reviewed
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Episode 19: Fan Theories Part 2
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 18: Fan Theories Part 1
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 17: Of Shadesmar and Spren
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler discuss several characters' journey through Shadesmar in Oathbringer. So many mysteries introduced, spren explored, and Tyler going o...
Episode 16: Key Characters Part 2
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler continue their exploration of each characters' arc from Oathbringer. We explore the individual story moments as well as larger, conne...
Episode 15: Key Characters Part 1
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler begin dissecting each characters' arc from Oathbringer. We explore the individual story moments as well as larger, connecting themes....
Episode 14: More Hoid & More Letters
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Episode 13: The Unmade
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler explore one of the biggest mysteries of Oathbringer with The Unmade. Are they individuals, forces, corrupted spren, Odium's champions...
Episode 12: Odium & the Oathpact
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler explore the big reveals of Oathbringer and how our knowledge of Odium and the Oathpact have changed. #AllSpoilers Original music by D...
Episode 11: Oathbringer!!!
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Oathbringer Fangasm begins! Brooke and Tyler discuss their Top 5 favorite moments from Oathbringer and lay out their multi-episode plan for tackli...
Episode 10: Magic on Sel and Nalthis
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler travel to first Sel and then Nalthis to discuss the magic systems from Elantris and Warbreaker. We cover three shards, language, ling...
Episode 9: Magic on Scadrial
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mis...
Episode 8: Magic on Roshar
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler continue their exploration of Roshar as they detail the different magic types present in the system. We cover shardblades, surgebinde...
Episode 7: Mythology on Roshar Part 2
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, herald...
Episode 6: Mythology on Roshar Part 1
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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, herald...
Episode 5: Seventeenth Shard and Worldhoppers
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
Episode 4: Hoid and the Letters
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 tack...
Episode 3: Realmatic Theory
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 2: Adonalsium and the Shards
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke and Tyler explore the power of creation Adonalsium and the sixteen shards created after the shattering. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by be...
Episode 1: What is the Cosmere?
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with weekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpie...