The Storming Journey
Episodes
S1E21 - Inanity: Why Are We Doing This, Wit? (WOK, Ch. 22)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Covers Chapter 22 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by bot...
S1E20 - Trauma: What Would Hesina Do? (WOK, Ch. 20-21)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma makes us grow calluses, but shouldn’t make us callous. We consider how to navigate our own traumatic experiences and the trauma of those arou...
S1E19 - Fear: The Opposite of Trust (WOK, Ch. 19)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Dalinar gets put in an unfamiliar situation, it’s not him that’s fearful—it’s those around him. Even personifications of human concepts c...
S1E18 - Regret: Shadows of the Past (WOK, Ch. 18)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss whether characters deal with their regrets in healthy ways and how those regrets affect them. Everyone regrets everything in the Stormlight...
S1E17 - Mercy: Shard of Intent (WOK, Ch. 17)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An analysis of what it means to be merciful and whether or not you can be truly merciful under systems of oppression.Covers Chapter 17 of The Way of K...
S1E16 - Influence: It’s Now a Murder Podcast (WOK, Ch. 16)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a battle for Kaladin’s future which will win: a rock, a spear, or a scalpel? Does Kal even get a say?Covers Chapter 16 of The Way of Kings from T...
S1E15 - Restraint: For Better or For Worse (WOK, Ch. 15)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk Alethi gender expression, whether the Kholin family makes good choices, and seatbelts!Covers Chapter 15 of The Way of Kings from The Stor...
S1E14 - Authority: Who's In Charge? (WOK, Ch. 14)
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We ask ourselves whether Kaladin’s definition of authority is an accurate one, and consider our own experiences interacting with authority, especial...
S1E13 - Unity: When Violence Leads to Violence (WOK, Ch. 12-13)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you (or someone you love) are struggling with mental health issues, consider requesting a free “Next Step” coin from Dragonsteel. This listing ...
S1E12 - Exploration: A Vacation Around Roshar (WOK, I-1–3)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we take a break from the heaviness of life with the scenic locations around Roshar. We consider the value of vacation and breaks…and sugg...
S1E11 - Pain: Sitting with Suffering (WOK, Ch. 9-11)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: This episode briefly discusses suicidal ideation. If you are currently in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Cr...
S1E10 - Persistence: Consumption and Algorithms (WOK, Ch. 8)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Again, we’re asking questions of ourselves and the very nature of the themes we choose. This time we wonder whether persistence is a morally neutral...
S1E9 - Excellence: What Is It Anyway? (WOK, Ch. 7)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of our time is spent discussing what excellence actually is and whether you can have excellence without comparison. Is excellence a burden? Is it...
S1E8 - Circumstance: Kaladin’s Not-So-Great, Super-New Job (WOK, Ch. 6)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaladin finds himself at the Shattered Plains with some hope, but mostly endless suffering. We consider the human capacity to adapt, as well as how me...
S1E7 - Opportunity: The One Where Everyone Cries (WOK, Ch. 5)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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S1E6 - Bitterness: The Parable of the Weather (WOK, Ch. 4)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers Chapter 4 of The Way of Kings from the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.Kaladin’s conversations with Syl and Tvlakv inspired our discu...
S1E5 - Expectations: Shallan’s First Day Out (WOK, Ch. 3)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers Chapter 3 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.Join us as we meet Shallan, interrogate the meaning of expectati...
S1E4 - Perspective: Kaladin’s Moments in Time (WOK, Ch. 2)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers Chapter 2 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.Our first Kaladin chapter! We read this chapter through the them...
S1E3 - Responsibility: Who are the Real Soldiers? (WOK, Ch. 1)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers Chapter 1 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.We discuss the first chapter through the theme of “Responsibil...
S1E2 - Discernment: Szeth's Judgement of Others (WOK, Prologue)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers the Prologue of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.We discuss the Prologue through the theme of “Discernment,”...
S1E1 - Dispensations: Kalak’s Kinship with History (WOK, Prelude)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Covers the Prelude of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.We discuss the Prelude through the theme of "Dispensation...
S1E0 - Welcome to The Storming Journey
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The introductory episode! Meet your hosts (alphabetically by first name): Adam McLain, El Call, and Liz Busby.We cover how this podcast got started, t...