The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies
Episodes
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #184: "First you listen, then you sing." - Adolin's story in Wind and Truth
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! SICS will be going on an extended hiatus after this episode, and we really just want to express our gratitude to you for listening. In th...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #183: "Maybe THAT'S the antagonist in Mistborn Era 3!" - Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain in Wind and Truth
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only ONE EPISODE AFTER THIS ONE before we take our prolonged hiatus and shift to less frequent episodes! In this episode, the SICS crew continuess tak...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #182: "Love me... from over there." - Dalinar and Navani in Wind and Truth
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the SICS crew continuess taking a deeper look at each of the main plot threads in Wind and Truth. This time, we're focusing on Dalina...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #181: "Gotta catch 'em all!" - Szeth and Kaladin in Wind and Truth
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TOP OF THIS EPISODE. _____ In this episode, the SICS crew begins taking a deeper look at each of the main plot threads i...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #180: "Which one!?" - Stormlight Prophecies After Wind & Truth
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that Wind and Truth has been out, we can take another look at several of the prophecies that we've seen over the course of the previous books. Fr...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #179: "Happy wife, happy knife." - 2024 Dragonsteel Nexus Recap!
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the start of a new year, and we're going to kick things off with a look at the end of the last year. Specifically, we're going to give you our r...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #178: "If you need me, I'll be up in the clouds." - 2024 State of the Sanderson
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy belated Koloss Head-Munching Day to all! And you know what that means: It's time to talk about the most recent State of the Sanderson post! What...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #177: "She's PAC-MAN!" - WIND AND TRUTH REACTIONS!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!!! It's here! IT'S FINALLY HERE! The end of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, Wind and Truth, is COMPLETE, it's RELEA...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #176: "BOOM! Thaidakar." - Wind and Truth Pre-Release TITLE BELT!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S ALMOST TIME!!! The end of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, Wind and Truth, is mere HOURS away from its release, and it's time for the SIC...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #175: "The Calm Before the Stormlight" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 29-32
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Chapters 29-32! Yet more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9XAi-w...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #174: "Huppy Puppy" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 25-28
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Chapters 25-28 Amy's back! Still more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/docume...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #173: "I don't like being in this corner!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 21-24
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Chapters 21-24! Amy's gone! :( (But only for this week!) Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #172: "Let it fester." - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 16-20
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Chapters 16-20! Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJYbhS...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #171: "Sleep is a menace!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters Int. 1-2, Ch. 14-15
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Interludes 1-2, Chapters 14-15! More Spoilers! Join us! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/docum...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #170: "ReADiNg RAiNbOWWWWW!!!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 10-13
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wind and Truth Chapters 10-13! More Spoilers! Join us! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YdQuaKcXc...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #169: "Red Hairing" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters with Cosmere Quandaries!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! The countdown to the release of Wind & Truth, Book 5 of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, has begun! As he's done in the past,...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #168: The Cosmere RPG with Katie Payne - "You can't spell 'plot device' without 'plot die!'"
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow, Brandon Sanderson has done it AGAIN! He surprised us all once more with his latest (and currently running) Kickstarter campaign for the upcom...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #167: Rhythm of War Reread - "Why are we getting the weirdest Amy sounds tonight!?"
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! The end of our reread of the currently-published books in The Stormlight Archive! After this, it's build-up to Wind and Truth in Decembe...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #166: Dawnshard Reread - "Crispin Swift"
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dawnshard is another example of Brandon's "shorter" work, and much like the rest of his "short" pieces, it's incredibly dense. There's a ton of chara...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #165: The Oathpact - "Nightblood isn't a bug! He's a feature!"
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For thousands of years, Roshar has been protected by the mysterious Oathpact. But what do we know about this arcane agreement? How does it protect Ro...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #164: "Don't Simp for Villains" - Oathbringer Revisisted
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry we're late! Our editor was out of town! Bill is out this week, but fortunately, Seth from The Cosmere Academy was willing to substitute teach! (...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #163: "A Hug of a Story" - Tress and Xisis
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the SICS crew discusses an interesting conversation between Tress and the mysterious "Xisis" in the later chapters of Brandon Sanders...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #162: "Unmade: Remastered" - Ba-Ado-Mishram and the Unmade
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! In this episode, the SICS crew discuss the Unmade, a group of entities who have been influencing Ros...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #161: "Salon of Wind and Truth" - Shallan Wind and Truth Preview Chapters!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! Brandon Sanderson has done it again! He dropped some preview chapters of his upcoming Stormlight Arc...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #160: Edgedancer Revisited - "A hug and SO much therapy!"
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The SICS Stormlight reread continues! In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Edgedancer, the novella about Lift that takes place between Book...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #159: Words of Radiance Revisited - "Jordan is the good one of us."
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the release of The Stormlight Archive Book 5: Wind and Truth draws ever closer, the SICS crew is continuing their reread of The Stormlight Archiv...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #158: Isles of the Emberdark Preview Chapters! - "If you have a seon, you technically have a Sel phone."
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's done it again! Brandon Sanderson somehow keeps surprising us! Once again, this time as part of his crowdfunding campaign for the leatherbound edi...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #157: Say the Words Vignettes and 631! - "Don't Feed Brandon Before Noon"
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Sanderson's leatherbound Words of Radiance crowdfunding campaign is LIVE, and wow, there's a lot to talk about! In this episode, the SICS host...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #156: Medicine of the Cosmere - "Gaslight your body into healing itself."
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There sure is a lot of talk about medicine, surgery, and other health-based stuff in the Cosmere, isn't there? In this episode, the SICS crew is joine...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #155: The Way of Kings Revisisted - "I like squishy scenes!"
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stormlight Book 5 is coming, and it's time to start getting ready! In this episode, Amy, Jordan, and Bill go back to the beginning of The Stormlight ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #154: The Story of Mishim - "The Adjective Form of 'Lunatic'"
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another of Wit's stories! In this episode, the SICS hosts dive deep into the story of Mishim, the Clever Moon from Oathbringer, the thi...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #153: Wind & Truth Interlude! - "I've been smoking quite a bit."
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNINGS FOR UNPUBLISHED COSMERE MATERIAL! Dragonsteel 2023 was a little over a month ago, and at the end, Brandon did a very interesting read...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #152: State of the Sanderson 2023 - "We should be praised for how little we lick things!"
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new year has begun, but before we dive into 2024, the SICS crew is wrapping up 2023 by taking a look at the most recent State of the Sanderson addre...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #151: "If you squeeze a Cryptic..." - Dragonsteel 2023 Announcements
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've already dedicated an entire episode to Dragonsteel 2023 (not counting the episode we recorded AT Dragonsteel this year!), but we've still only s...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #149: Live from Dragonsteel 2023 - Cosmere Fantasy Draft
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We were worried this would be lost media but thanks to Modulus16 we got some audio! Sorry for the lack of video. Regardless, this was all Bill's idea ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #150: Dragonsteel 2023 Recap! - "I would like to join the meat church, if I could?"
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dragonsteel 2023 was CRAZY this year! The SICS crew was there, and we had an absolute blast, and we're excited to talk to all of you about it! Also, h...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #148: "Plato + Pandora" - The Girl Who Looked Up
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another of Hoid's stories! For as short as they are, there's so much meat to them! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: ht...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #147: "No McXillion" - The Sunlit Man Discussion, Continued
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's still a lot to talk about in The Sunlit Man, so the SICS crew is continuing their discussion of everything in the last of the Year of Sanders...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #146: "Spiritual Sourdough" - The Sunlit Man Reactions
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth and final of the Secret Projects of The Year of Sanderson is OUT! Secret Project #4, now fully announced as The Sunlit Man, has released,...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #145: "It was a little bit cursed." - Dawnshard Reread
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Didn't we just barely discuss the journey of the Wandersail? Oh, wait, that was the other Wandersail! In this week's episode, the SICS crew return to...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #144: "Ugly Crying" - Rhythm of War Chapter 108 - Moments
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There will be tears this week. We don't want to spoil anything here, so we'll just say this episode centers around the events surrounding Chapter 108...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #143: Katie Payne Interview - "A self-proclaimed lightweaver"
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in the eyes of the SICS crew, Katie Payne's art is beautiful! And we're very fortunate, because this week, ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #142: Food on Roshar - "I knew I shouldn't have used William Shatner in this meal."
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food, glorious food! The SICS crew has rolled up their sleeves and attempted to cook a couple of recipes from the home planet of Brandon Sanderson's ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #141: The Story of Fleet - "The Crem and the Cremling"
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOTICE: We had some technical difficulties recording this episode, and we ended up having to rely on our backup recording. That recording is, unfortun...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #140: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter Cosmere Connections- "He has a medical condition: He's an author."
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve from RAFO is here! (Check out his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmerenaut!) In this episode, Steve from Read and Find Out joi...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #139: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter - "I got SUCH a craving for fancy ramen."
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NEW COSMERE NOVEL!!! Secret Project #3, aka Yumi and the Nightmare Painter, is out, and the SICS crew is excited to talk about it! In this week's ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #138: "Russian Nightmare Ballet" - Cosmere Covers Tier List
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interesting one. In this week's episode, the SICS crew take a look at the cover art of all the books in the Cosmere and place them on a tie...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #137: Odium - What happens next?
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Odium. There's a lot to be said about this Shard, particularly moving forward in the Cosmere. In this episode, the SICS team speculates about what eff...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #136: "...And All Endless Things" - The Lost Metal Finale
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about that scene in The Lost Metal. You know the one. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/docume...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #135: Wandersail - "Comebaxophone"
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SICS crew has made no secret about how much they enjoy Hoid's stories, so in this episode, we've decided to do a deep dive into the tale of The Wa...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #134: Frugal Wizard's Handbook Art - "Fishing for Dragons"
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have y'all seen the art in The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England? It's gorgeous! In this episode, the SICS hosts take a look a...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #133: Secret Project #2 Reactions - "Carjacking Advice"
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secret Project #2 is OUT! In this episode, Amy, Jordan, and Bill give their initial reactions to Secret Project #2, The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for S...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #132: "Fantastic Kandra and Where to Find Them" - Kandra Society
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Sanderson has a habit of building his own spins on fantasy creatures, and kandra are among his most fascinating creations. In this episode, Bi...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #131: "Edgedancers never say die!" - Knights Radiant Order Quizzes Revisited
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been about three years since the Knights Radiant Order Quiz was released, and we thought it might be a good idea to take them again alongside our...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #130: "Non-Linear Ducks" - Hoid & Harmony Letters Revisited
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we realize we've already done an episode about the correspondence between Hoid and Harmony. But since the release of The Lost Metal, the final e...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #129: "Open Dor Policy" - The "Future" Cosmere
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've started to get some glimpses into what's in store for the Cosmere in the "future" era. Several of Brandon's recent books have either taken place...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #128: "What if dragons are penguins?" - Tress of the Emerald Sea, Part 2
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SICS crew is back for more Tress of the Emerald Sea, and we hope you are too! In this second part of our discussion of the newest entry into Bran...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #127: "The Salt-Tea Air" - Tress of the Emerald Sea, Part 1
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secret Project #1, aka Tress of the Emerald Sea, is out, and the SICS host are excited to talk about it! It's a buckswashling adventure on the high s...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #126: 2022 State of the Sanderson - "A full dog doesn't hunt."
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Year of Sanderson! The State of the Sanderson has arrived, and The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies has lots to say about it! Every ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #125: "Vin Diagram" - Happy Koloss Head-Munching Day/Happy Birthday, Brandon!
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most munchingest time of the year! Koloss Head-Munching Day comes but once a year, every December 19th, which also happens, by pure coinciden...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #124: "He is NOT 'Journey before Destination." - The Lost Metal Epilogue Discussion
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The End...? The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies crew is back, and we're starting our larger discussion of The Lost Metal, by Brandon Sander...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies BONUS EPISODE - LIVE at Dragonsteel 2022! - More Aluminum Foil Hat Theories
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies was recorded LIVE at Dragonsteel 2022 at the Salt Palace convention center in Salt...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #123: "I'm gettin' the Bands back... together..." The Lost Metal reactions
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay... let's talk about the Lost Metal! This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #122: The Lost Metal Title Belt with Steve from RAFO!
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! The release of The Lost Metal, the final book in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Era 2, is imminent! In less than a week, we'll be at Dragons...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #121: "The Swagless Savage" - The Lost Metal Preview, Ch. 9-13
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just how deep does this rabbit hole go? Bill, Jordan, and Amy continue their chat about the preview chapters that Brandon Sanderson has released for ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #120: The Lost Metal Preview: Ch.3-8-"You have your miniatures; I have children and a husband!"
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're going even deeper! In this episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies, the SICS crew continue their discussion of the preview cha...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #119: "Codswallop" - The Lost Metal Preview: Prologue + Ch.1-2
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost time! As we get closer to the long-awaited release of The Lost Metal, the final book in Era 2 of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, Bra...
The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies-Ep118-"All the random references"-Vin vs Elhokar
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a bit of a different episode where we examine the effect of growing up in the shadow of giants through the lenses of Vin and Elhokar growing ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #117: "Friendly Cremlings" - The Art of Rhythm of War
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's another art-based episode! (People listening to the audio version of the show should still be able to appreciate it, though.) In this episode, th...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #116: Parenting in the Cosmere - "Sticking a fork in the socket"
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is diving into the murky waters of parenting! In this episode, Amy (the only one of us with kids) takes ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #115: The Duel. (Yes, THAT one.) - "There's no rule that says dogs can't fight in shard duels!"
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the time when there was that really epic duel in Words of Radiance? Yeah... that was awesome. In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Bill talk ab...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #114: Cosmere Connections with Steve (the RAFO Guy!) - "It's ya boy, Steve!"
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve from the Read and Find Out YouTube channel joins the Cosmere Studies crew for a dive into all the Cosmere connections that are going on in the ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #113: Mailbag, Silver and More - "I almost killed my son, so that's fun."
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The SICS crew is finally getting to that mailbag! What's up with silver in the Cosmere? And how do you quantify power in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere?...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #112: Into the Chasms - "Burly Man Chest"
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's look a little... deeper, shall we? In this episode, the SICS crew focuses in on a specific scene from Words of Radiance: the Chasm scene. You ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #111: Legion - "NOT NOW, ALEXA!!!"
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although it's among Brandon Sanderson's shortest works, Legion is easily one of his most unusual—which is strange, because it's one of the only boo...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #110: The Art of Words of Radiance - "Cursive on Steroids"
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive is more than just the words on a page. He also included several pieces of art by incredible artists like Is...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #109: Sanderson's Third Law of Magic - "Sanderson's Three Laws Compliant"
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've already discussed Sanderson's first two Laws of Magic, and it's time to discuss the final one: "Expand what you already have before you add some...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #108: Stormlight 1-5 Prologues - "[Bracketed] Time Period"
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five books. Five prologues. Five perspectives. One dark night. In this episode, the SICS crew discusses just what happened on the night a king was bro...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #107: Secret Project #4 - "BYO Peanuts"
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spoilers, spoilers, and more spoilers! In this episode, the Bill, Jordan, and Amy discuss Secret Project #4 from Brandon Sanderson's now-infamous Kick...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies BONUS EPISDE: Stormlight Book 5 Prologue Preview - "Who ya gonna call? Ghostbloodsters!"
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Sanderson keeps surprising us with bonus content, so the Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies, of course, had to follow suit! In this bon...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #106: Secret Project #3 - "I'm not wearing my fingers."
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By now, you're probably aware of the Secret Projects Brandon has been talking about, but if you're not, this episode is chock-full of spoilers! So com...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #105: Brandon's "Super Secret" Announcement - "Weird Al YankoWit"
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you've had your nose buried so deep in the Cosmere that you haven't been paying attention, you're probably already aware of the announcement Br...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #104: Dan Wells Interview - "I collect skulls."
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may know him as the author of the John Cleaver, Partials, or Mirador series (among many others), cohost of Writing Excuses, an iconic Game Master...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #103: The Art of Oathbringer - "Keto-Santa"
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another Sandersonian Institute art study! This time, we're going through all the art in Oathbringer. Yes, we know the art is mostly visu...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #102: Ishar - "Don't eat the magic worm!"
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ishar. The Herald of Luck and Patron of the Order of the Bondsmiths. One of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters from Brandon Sanderson's St...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #101: Alan Seawright Interview - "Steel Inquisitor Party Clown!"
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Alan Seawright from the Cinema Therapy YouTube channel is a big Cosmere fan? Well he is, and Amy, Bill, and Jordan got to spend som...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #100: "Your Mom Brings Her Own Book!"
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Episode #100! We actually made it! (But don't worry; we don't plan on stopping there!) To celebrate our 100th episode, author (and former student...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #99: 2021 State of the Sanderson - *singsong* "Come touch me so I can kill you..."
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Koloss Head-Munching Day again, and that means another State of the Sanderson report from Brandon and Team Dragonsteel! So come join the...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #98: Post-Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021 Discussion - "Brandon bought me ribs!"
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021 is in the books, and the SICS crew had a blast! In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss what stood out to them. We me...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #97: Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021 - "A 19-Eras Spy Thriller"
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers Recorded live at Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021, this episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies was much more free-flowing t...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #96: Taln - "Ten to the SICSth"
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers Taln is an absolute unit. You know it. We know it. So let's talk about Taln, his endurance, and some of the implications of a fact th...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #95: The Deathrattles - "My terms were clear."
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers It's creepy season, and we're covering a creepy topic! In this episode, the SICS crew discusses, and theorizes on, the Deathrattles f...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #94: Spren Society - "A concept about concepts"
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers We're back on Roshar! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies returns to Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive to discuss...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #93: Lux - "Aren't you a little short for a Raven?"
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#ReckonersSpoilers Much to our surprise, even though The Reckoners trilogy was complete, Brandon and coauthor Steven Michael Bohls had another entry ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #92: Calamity - "We'll pay you in exposure!"
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#ReckonersSpoilers The time to discuss Epic (heh) conclusion to The Reckoners trilogy has come! The SICS crew has followed the Reckoners from Newcago ...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #91: Mitosis & Firefight - "Gnocchi Incident"
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#ReckonersSpoilers The Reckoners discussion continues! The SICS crew has moved on to Firefight and the Reckoners have moved on to Babilar, the waterl...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #90: Steelheart - "This does not spark joy!"
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#SteelheartSpoilers The SICS crew is taking a brief break from the Cosmere to discuss one of Brandon Sanderson's non-Cosmere works. What if super powe...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #89: Intent - "Not as exciting as Space Boston"
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers The magic systems of the Cosmere are fascinating and diverse, but they all seem to have a thread in common: Intent. Magic doesn't hap...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #88: Where are the Heralds? - "Eight Quarters"
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers The Heralds of the Almighty are mysterious figures from Roshar's history. What happened to each of them? What are they all doing now?...
Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #87: Vin and Lift - "Pushing her Luck"
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#CosmereSpoilers Vin and Lift, from Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, respectively, have a lot in common—but they're very different, too! In th...