Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank to discuss what there magical dream meal would be. Along with that, we discuss a long lost MTG story and how this was our truth 4th anniversary! Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson

Brooke and Tyler trap themselves in the depths of suffering with Ba-Ado-Mishram in order to learn about the Era of Solitude, the imprisonment of an Unmade, and the Recreance caused by the breaking of Honor. #AllSpoilers Katie Payne Artwork that you could win (https://www.patreon.com/posts/become-or-remain-127701309?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Brandon Sanderson pre-vendió $45 millones de dólares en productos que aún no existían en 30 días. $45 millones en nada más y nada menos que libros secretos que nadie sabía de que eran ni como se llamaban. En este episodio analizamos la carrera y el cerebro de negocios de uno de los escritores de fantasía y ciencia ficción más prolíficos y exitosos del siglo XXII. En este caso de estudio analizamos su mentalidad, su estrategia de ventas, su forma de crear comunidad y cómo llegó hasta aquí. Cubrimos:Cómo vendió 45 millones en un mes.Su estilo de vida, horario y rutina.Su estrategia de contenido para Vender Sin Vender todo el año.Cómo construyó una comunidad dispuesta a comprar sus libros sin saber de que se tratan.Cómo construyó una empresa con un equipo de 64 empleados siendo escritor.La mentalidad necesaria para tener 70 libros publicados a sus 50 años.Para conseguir las notas del episodio y desbloquear el cupón de $77 USD para VENDER SIN VENDER, entra a mi instagram ⁠@isagarcia ⁠y mándame un mensaje por interno que diga 181CUPON.

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as I talk about a theory that you could contribute to in WIND AND TRUTH! Join me and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.Timestamps0:00 A break from Roshar5:17 Theory video so far7:30 Outlining the evidence 12:40 MB era 1 spoilers14:02 Possible implications 16:13 Unknown chapter titles18:13 There's always another secret19:23 Reflecting on Lost in Roshar

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells return to the studio to talk about everyone's favorite merc, Deadpool. While not talking much about the comics, they give there honest thoughts on the 4 Deadpool movie releases over the years along with chat about superhero's films in general. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a comfortable seat to discuss where some of the original stories came from. With Brandon's expert knowledge, and Dan's intuitive mind, join us in discussing the curious nature of folklore. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Send us a message!The crew is back together and even Sazed is on his way back to Keep Venture! Vin is just as bad @ss as ever, Elend just as good, ham just as philosophical and of course Breeze continues to live up to his name.  The big question though is WHO IS THE WATCHER?! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

Brooke and Tyler listen intently to guests Krishna Patel and Paul-chan as they teach us all about music theory and how Sanderson's stories blend different aspects into the magic and worlds. Our conversation begins with a description of tone, melody, and rhythms before a crescendo of speculation about how we can apply our musical knowledge to the magic systems of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Follow Krishna Patel (https://www.instagram.com/thekryptidreader/) Follow Paul-chan (https://paul-chan.one/) Songs/clips that can be heard in this episode: Whitacre - Sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw5gupbe9E0) Example of tritones (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQdCRy5bbX0) Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbmT-I35k10) Gayatri Mantra from Battlestar Galactica (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UPJv08c1k) Example of atonal music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6XmKnLs8M) Sanskrit chanting (https://www.vimeo.com/49429193) Katie Payne Artwork that you could win (https://www.patreon.com/posts/become-or-remain-127701309?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Los muchachos siguen el vicio de Expedition 33, Fidelito nos cuenta un poco su experiencia y que le ha parecido hasta ahora, Miguelito fanatico de Danganrompa y Zero Escape esta fundiendo con "The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy" y Ramon sigue jugando Elden Ring. Un viaje de noticias coladas por ahi tambien, Se ta' jugando!

Buckle up for a wild ride—fictional vehicles included—in this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy! Joe is joined by the dynamic duo of Sarah Rose and Shannon for a jam-packed show that blends imagination, wisdom, and heartwarming nostalgia.The journey begins with the Question of the Week: "If you could have any fictional vehicle for your daily commute, what would it be?" From the time-traveling TARDIS to the flying Magic Carpet from Aladdin, and even Herbie the Love Bug, the hosts dive into the whimsical possibilities of upgrading your daily drive.With the roll of the dice, we leap into the "How Do I...?" segment, where our hosts break down how to choose the right pet for your lifestyle. Whether you're a couch potato or an adventurer, there's a furry friend for you—and the trio shares what to consider before bringing home a new companion.Then, it's time for some groan-worthy fun with a Bad Dad Joke—this one's going to the dogs, literally, with a pup suffering from a "fever." (You've been warned.)Next, the dice deliver the "What Are You Nerding Out About?" segment, where passions take the spotlight. Sarah beams about the Tony Awards and the brilliance of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Shannon unleashes her love for all things horror, especially the mind-bending work of David Lynch. Joe joins in with a sweet story of introducing his kids to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, followed by a thoughtful dive into the political layers of Elantris by Brandon Sanderson.The nerdy dice strike again, sending us into the "Parliament of Papas" segment. This week's parenting dilemma comes from Reddit: A party guest leaves after a dog jumps on him and the host refuses to restrain it. The crew debates pet boundaries, respect, and how to handle awkward social situations— skills required.Finally, things wrap up with "Daddy, Tell Me A Story", where everyone shares beloved pet memories, and Joe pulls out the big guns: tales of growing up with a real-life pet bobcat! The trio also dreams about which fictional pets they'd love to have—think Hedwig, Toothless, and more.Whether you're a pet lover, a fantasy fanatic, or just in need of a laugh, this episode is a feel-good rollercoaster that proves once again: it's good to Find your FAMdom.Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom

We're back to finish our discussion of the climactic fifth book of the Stormlight Archive Series by Brandon Sanderson - Wind and Truth. We still have many thoughts. Timestamps 0:01:12 The Shattered Plains Story 0:13:43 Dalinar & Navani's Story 0:37:08 Shallan, Renarin, Rlain story 0:54:27 Satisfying Endings 1:44:53 Predictions 2:10:19 Theories for real We'll finish our broad overview of the remaining areas of the story, a lot of Sigzil and Dalinar. We'll of course discuss how the series ends and where we go from here. And please forgive us for having a hard time remembering which is Favilar and which is Gavinor

Or, the other greatest animated series of all time... Join Shaun, Mike and Adam and they talk about Cartoon Network's Rick and Morty. If you've never watched -- like Shaun and Adam -- Mike has created a perfect playlist to dive into the wonderful world of sarcastic, abusive megalomaniacs with dad issues that is this show. Watch the following episodes ahead of time, or listen in, then watch and see how right  we are! S2E6: The Ricks Must Be Crazy S3E1: The Rickshank Episode S3E3: Pickle Rick S3E4: Vindicators 3: The Return of Worldender S3E7: The Ricklantis Mixup  S4E8: The Vat of Acid Episode We talk about a ton more of this series, but the above are where we focus. Thanks for listening in, and if you're sticking around for a while, why not grab a copy of Brandon Sanderson's The Emperor's Soul, as one listener recommended it for our next read. Thanks for the recommendation, Kevin! If you'd like to support the work we do, please consider giving us a rating, and a review. It's a free way to support us and helps our 'cast appear in front of new Nerds. Do you love books? Do you like listening to this show? Well, then our Bookshop.org Storefront is the perfect for you! You get books from stores local to you delivered to your door, and we get a small commission. What could be better?

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back to talk about the dawn of Civilization...7. They chat all things Civ when it comes to the video game, from how they started, what they love, and how they really feel about the newest entry. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaignStay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! Special guest Dalton Brown joins Colton and Andrew to share his experience seeing celebrities and never-before-seen previews of upcoming films at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:12 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:04:43 - CinemaCon: What Is It? 00:11:59 - Dalton's Experience at CinemaCon 2025 00:19:38 - Sony Pictures Presentation ('The Legend of Zelda', 'Anaconda', '28 Years Later', 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse', 'Resident Evil', 'A Big Beautiful Journey', 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', 'Karate Kid: Legends', 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', 'The Beatles' Cinematic Universe) 00:40:38 - Lionsgate Presentation ('Ballerina', 'The Long Walk', 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping', 'John Wick 5', 'John Wick' Anime Prequel, 'Caine' Spinoff, 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't', 'The Housemaid',  00:56:09 - Warner Bros. Pictures Special Presentation ('F1', 'One Battle After Another', 'The Bride', 'Final Destination: Bloodlines', 'Weapons', 'Superman') 01:18:21 - 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2025) Screening and Sequel Announcement 01:22:00 - Universal Pictures and Focus Features Special Presentation ('Jurassic World: Rebirth', 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie', 'Him', 'Nobody 2', 'The Phoenician Scheme', 'Bugonia', 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale', 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', 'The Black Phone 2', 'M3GAN 2.0', 'SOULM8TE', 'Wicked: For Good') 01:45:18 - Amazon MGM Studios Exclusive Presentation ('Project Hail Mary', 'Verity', 'After the Hunt', 'Mercy', 'Crime 101', James Bond, 'Masters of the Universe', 'The Accountant 2') 02:04:38 - Paramount Pictures Exclusive Presentation ('Children of Blood and Bone', 'Scream 7', 'The Running Man', 'The Smurfs', 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants', 'The Naked Gun', 'Roofman', 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning') 02:20:42 - Walt Disney Studios 2025 Presentation ('Lilo & Stitch', 'Freakier Friday', 'Tron: Ares', 'Predator: Badlands', 'Deliver Me From Nowhere', 'Ella McCay', 'The Roses', 'Thunderbolts*', 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', 'Elio', 'Zootopia 2', 'Avatar: Fire and Ash') 02:51:46 - CinemaCon 2025: Final Thoughts 02:54:38 - Listener's Corner ('The White Lotus' Season 3, '1923' Season 2, 'The Pitt', 'Bosch: Legacy', 'A Minecraft Movie') 02:58:09 - Catching Up With Dalton ('A Minecraft Movie', 'Win or Lose', 'Terminator Zero', 'The Wheel of Time' Season 3) 03:04:11 - Catching Up With Andrew (Easter, Magic: The Gathering, 'Severance' Season 1, 'Daredevil: Born Again', 'Jurassic Park', 'Temptation Island', Wind and Truth and Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson, 'Scavengers Reign', 'The Penguin', 'The Last of Us' Season 2, 'American Idol') 03:14:12 - Catching Up With Colton ('Daredevil' Season 2, 'The Defenders', 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man', 'Singin' in the Rain', Go Gators! - Men's Basketball National Champions) 03:23:49 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Send us a message!We can't sleep on Brandon Sanderson and the world of the Final Empire anymore. We're back for more! Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

The climactic fifth book of the Stormlight Archive Series by Brandon Sanderson has arrived, and we... we have thoughts. Quite a few of them! Join us as we discuss what worked, what didn't, which characters had the best stories, and ideas about what will happen in the future as the first arc of this series concludes. The episode was so long (there is a lot of book in this book, after all) we wanted to split it into two parts. Timestamps:0:06:04    Succinct Summar(ies) 0:24:08    Going Into the Book 0:44:52    Early Impressions 1:03:32    Kaladin and Szeth's Story 1:18:10    Adolin in Azimir 1:30:01    Jasnah in Thaylenah We'll start off by discussing the pre-book, as it were- an overview of the cosmere, the history of Roshar, and the first 4 books in the series. Then we discuss our expectations and how the book starts, before getting into each geographical area in this book and the major plotlines there. We only get halfway through this endeavor before the end of the episode Links to other material discussed The "Kaladin is Jesus!" summary of Way of Kings Explanation Point's Apothecary Diaries Video

It's the 250th episode of The Pulp Writer Show! To celebrate this occasion, this episode takes a look at the expectations people have of a full-time writer's life and contrasts them with the reality. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Talons of the Sorcerer, Book #6 in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store: TALONS50 The coupon code is valid through May 27, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 250 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 2, 2025, and today we're looking at what it is really like to be a full-time writer. This is also the 250th episode of the podcast, so thank you all for listening to the podcast over these last six years. Before I started recording, I totaled up the total length of previous podcast episodes and came to about 78 hours, give or take. That's like three days of continuous talking, which sounds less impressive when you realize it was recorded over the last six years.   Thank you all for listening and here's hoping you can stick around with the next 250 episodes. Before we get to our main topic, which is the expectations versus reality of being a full-time writer, we are going to do Coupon of the Week, a progress update my current writing projects, and then Question of the Week. So let's kick off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Talons of the Sorcerer, Book Six in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. That code is TALONS50. As always, you can get that coupon code and the links to my Payhip store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through May 27th, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we have got you covered.   Now an update on my current writing projects. I am 60,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption, which puts me on chapter 13 of 21, so I'm about two thirds of the way through. I think the rough draft will be between 90-100,000 words long, so hopefully I can have that out before the end of May, if all goes well. I also just finished Chapter One of Shield of Power, which will be the final book of the Shield War series and that'll be my main project once Ghost in the Corruption is finished. I'm also 87,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: The Final Quest, and that will be my main project once Shield of Power comes out. I expect Final Quest should come out pretty soon after Shield of Power just because I've been chipping away at it for so long and I'm getting close to the end.   In audiobook news, recording is almost done for Ghost in the Assembly and that'll be narrated by Hollis McCarthy. Recording is totally done for Shield of Deception (as narrated by Brad Wills) and that is working its way through processing at the various audiobook platforms, so hopefully we'll not be too much longer before we can get that to you.   00:02:26 Question of the Week So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects. And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question, what is your favorite Jonathan Moeller book? The reason for this question is that this is the 250th podcast episode, so it seems like a good topic for that particular milestone. And as you might expect, we had an array of different opinions.   Joachim says: You are kidding us! By the end of the week? How long did you think about your own answer? Let me mirror you: for my own answer, the question is a bit difficult because I spent money on all your books, which meant I thought all of them a good buy. So let me split my answer into male and female protagonists. The best female book was Ghost Exile: Omnibus One because it prompted me to continue with Ghost Exile and fill in the Ghost series later. The Ghosts Omnibus One and Ghost Exile: Omnibus One were my first two books from you. The best male book was the one with Jack March where Thunderbolt said, “males are ogling breasts which never existed”, especially as such AI generated videos are now all over the place on YouTube.   I have to admit that I first came up with the character of Thunderbolt back in early 2021 when I was working on Silent Order: Rust Hand (that was before the AI boom really took off), so she turned out to be a very prescient character for the AI era in a number of ways.   Joe B. says: That is a tough question as there are many contenders. I'm going to go with one that is a little different, Sevenfold Sword Online: Creation, but now known as Stealth and Spells Online: Creation.   Justin says: I nominate Soul of Swords, an excellent end to an excellent series.   Perry says: There can only be one! Demonsouled. Paul says: For me, I think my favorite female protagonist  book is Cloak Games: Truth Chain. Such a dramatic change to Nadia, sets up the series in her struggles with self and enemies so well.   Brad Wills (who as you know narrated the Frostborn, Dragonskull, Malison, and Shield War series for me) says: Does a three book arc count?  Excalibur, The Dragon Knight, and The Shadow Prison made for a fantastic lead-up and finale of the Frostborn series.   Hollis McCarthy (who as you know, narrated the Ghosts and Cloak Mage audiobooks) says: Ghost in the Storm, when Caina and Kylon meet in the Battle for Marsis. Nonstop action, incredible chase scenes, and a great intro to their combative relationship.   Fred says: It's hard for me to say which book is my favorite. All your book series were all great.   Juana says: Frostborn: Excalibur with Ridmark. I happen to love stories about Excalibur, odd but true. Caina in Cloak and Ghost: Rebel Cell because Caina and Nadia are an incendiary team. So there! Randy says: Frostborn: The Dragon Knight. This whole series is great, but that is one of the high points.   Dennis says: I couldn't name my favorite as I enjoy everything you write. I probably enjoyed the Frostborn series best at the time, but having bought and read every one of your books it's now impossible.   Kevin says: There's no way on earth that I could put one book above another, so I would've to take the coward's way out and say Frostborn: The Gray Knight simply because it has a book that drew me to the worlds of Jonathan Moeller back in the spring of 2017, since which time I have bought 117 of his books, including a few omnibus editions, so a few more actual books, I suppose. I avidly read them all as they're published these days, except the Silent Order series (just doesn't grab me and pull me in like the others). Jesse says: Cloak Games: Sky Hammer. Damaged Nadia at her best, epic action the whole way. And yeah, the chapter The Last Death of Nadia Moran was viscerally cinematic and probably the biggest emotional payoff you've written in my opinion, tied her entire journey together. In my head, I cast Castle-era Stana Katic as Nadia, and it worked better than I expected it might.   Morgan says: I can't narrow it down to just one. So top three in no particular order, Sevenfold Swords: Swordbearer, Dragontiarna: Gates, and Stealth and Spells Online: Leveling. That being said, I think Niara might be my favorite character of all your books I have read.   Jonathan T says: I too am torn though only between two books, Frostborn: The Eightfold Knife and Frostborn: The Shadow Prison.   [Side note/addition from The Transcriptionist: My vote is for Half-Elven Thief!]   So thank you everyone for the kind words about all those books. For my own answer, the question is a bit difficult because I've written them all, which meant I thought all of them were good idea at the time. I suppose the glib answer would be the one that made me the most money, which was Frostborn: The Iron Tower, but it really depends on the category, like my favorite heist book, my favorite mystery book, my favorite dungeon crawl, my favorite first in series. So I think I'll go for the most basic level of categorization and split it up by male and female protagonists.   My favorite book of mine with a female protagonist would probably be Cloak Games: Rebel Fist, since it's such a turning point for Nadia and starts the trajectory of the rest of her character arc. It's the first time she really has to save the day instead of just trying to save herself and shows that her brother Russell can also handle himself, which as you know, comes up again later. My favorite book of mine with a male protagonist would probably be Dragontiarna: Defenders, since it has the Battle of Shadow Crown Hill, which was one of my favorite sequences to write. Four different characters have plans and they all crash into each other at the same time, which was a lot of fun to write and set up, which was a real highlight for me in 2020 because as we all know, 2020 was a fun year.   00:07:35 Main Topic of the Week: Writing Full Time: Expectations Versus Reality   So that is it for Question of the Week. Now let's move on to our main topic this week, writing full-time: expectations versus reality (admittedly from the perspective of a self-published author). If you spent any time around the writing community on the Internet at all, you know that many people dream of becoming a full-time writer, and sometimes people think that the only way to be successful as a writer is to write full-time. There are many expectations that people have about what it means to be a full-time writer. Now that I've been a full-time indie writer for nearly nine years at this point, I can provide some lived perspective. In this episode, I will talk about five of those expectations that people have about full-time writing and the way those expectations might be skewed.   So before we get to those, I should mention how I actually became a full-time writer. In 2016 (which seems like a really long time ago now), the Frostborn series was doing really well, and at the time I was also working full time and I realized that summer I was going to have to move for family reasons. I wasn't very enthusiastic about the idea of moving at first, but I decided to embrace the idea and try to make the best of it. This would involve moving a considerable distance to a different state and all the different problems that entails. So I thought about it and I thought I could look for a new job, but any job I would be qualified for in the area I was moving to would make less money than I was actually making from writing part-time. So I thought, why not try and make a go of full-time writing and see what happens?   Since that was nine years ago, I think I can safely say it's worked out pretty well. And I will say that it's been a pretty good experience and I am very fortunate and very grateful and very blessed to have been able to do this because not everyone has the opportunity to pursue a full-time creative job like I have been able to for these last nine years. That said, while it has been pretty great, it comes with a lot of flexibility and I've gotten to write a lot of great books that many people have enjoyed, it's not always all wine and roses, so to speak, which is part of the reason why I wanted to do this episode to let people more in what the reality of being a full-time writer for this long has been like. So with that introduction out of the way, let's move on to our five expectations versus reality.   Expectation #1: Full-time authors make a lot of money. The reality is that even full-time authors generally don't make that much money. A survey from The Author's Guild showed that the median amount that full-time authors make was just about $20,000, though full-time romance writers had a higher median income of about $37,000. Remember that this amount is before any health insurance costs, benefits, retirement contributions, and of course taxes that a traditional job might be able to provide or help with. In the United States, buying even fairly basic health insurance can easily be a thousand dollars per month for a family, and that doesn't include any costs related to deductibles, prescriptions, or additional dental or vision insurance. Authors are either on their own for healthcare in the US or have to rely on a spouse or partner's healthcare coverage. In other words, you either have to pony up a lot of money to buy your own health insurance or you have to rely on your spouse or partner's healthcare coverage.   And at least in the US, taxes are also much higher on the self-employed. Uncle Sam really does not like the self-employed. If you are self-employed, it is in your best interest to essentially form a small corporation and work for yourself (though for details on how to do that, you should consult with an accountant licensed to practice in your region). Now all these costs can add up pretty quickly, and they make the amount of money that you'll earn from writing much less than you think based on raw earnings before taxes and all the other expenses we were talking about. You also have business expenses like cover design, site hosting, editors, narrators, advertising, et cetera, that take even more pieces out of those earnings. You can duck some of those, but not all of them.   So it boils down to that you have to make a significant amount of money as an author to make an actual living after taxes, healthcare costs, and business expenses are taken out of your earnings, which is one of the reasons that writing part-time as you have a full-time job is not the worst idea in the world and can in fact be a very good idea.   Expectation #2: My next book will make as much or more than the last one did. The reality is that your next book or series might not make you as much money as the previous ones did. In fact, you can reliably predict that most book series will have a certain amount of reader drop off as a series goes on, which is why these days I tend to want to keep my series under nine to ten books or so. Budgeting based on your current income levels is not wise, especially with the current economic climate (which for a variety of reasons is very unpredictable) and with increased competition in the ebook market. Most authors have a peak at some point in their career. For example, Stephen King is still obviously making a great living as a writer putting out new books, but his new books don't sell nearly as well as the ones he put out in the ‘80s. J.K. Rowling's novels for adults (she writes as Robert Galbraith the Cormoran Strike series) don't sell anywhere near the number of copies as her Harry Potter series did at its peak.   For myself, my peak years in terms of writing income were 2016 and 2017, and I've never quite been able to recapture that level. In fact, in 2024, I only did about two thirds of what I did in 2017 (my peak year), which can be a little nerve wracking as you watch those numbers move up and down. That is why it is important for a writer (like many other creatives like actors) to anticipate that they might only have a limited window of peak success and to save aggressively rather than living large on the amount you're earning in that peak era. And I am pleased to report that I was fortunate enough and sensible enough to do that, so that even if my income has varied from year to year (2017 onward), it hasn't been a crippling loss and I haven't been out in the street or lost the house or anything like that.   Expectation #3: You will be happier if you write full-time. The reality is that is not true for everyone. Some people actually do better creatively and emotionally with the time restrictions placed on them by having a full-time job. Many famous writers, including Trollope and Kafka, kept their full-time jobs. Even Tolkien was never a full-time writer. He was a professor of philology until he retired. That was interesting to me because personally, I haven't had much in terms of emotional trouble being a full-time writer. I've always kind of had the ability to hyperfocus on a task, and I've been doing that for almost nine years now, and it's worked out well for me.   I've since realized that is not true for many people. One of the things that demonstrated it to me, believe it or not, was insurance actuarial tables. One thing that I tried to do after I became a full-time writer was try and get disability insurance in case I had an accident or severe illness and could not write anymore. I learned that it's extremely difficult for full-time writers to get disability insurance due to their high rates of substance abuse and mental illness. I was astonished by this because I've never had problems with substance abuse or mental illness myself, but given the number of writers and other creatives I've known who have had those issues, perhaps that's not that surprising, but I was still baffled to learn that.   For example, in my area there are a number of tree management companies (because it's a heavily wooded area) and it's a lot easier for an arborist who works with a chainsaw all day to get disability insurance than it is for a writer, which is somewhat crazy to think about because as a writer, I'm mostly sitting in a chair all day pressing buttons on a keyboard while an arborist is climbing a tree or in a crane with a chainsaw, which is a much more physically dangerous thing. But because of the rates of substance abuse and mental illness among full-time writers, apparently it is very difficult for full-time writers to get disability insurance. Some people struggle with the lack of structure and outward accountability that comes from being a full-time writer and find that actually decreases their productivity and leads them to fall into substance abuse or sink deeper into mental health problems. Very few people have the self-discipline and mental resilience required to be a full-time writer for years on end. And that's not me tooting my own horn so to speak, but apparently it is just the facts. Some writers even go back to full-time work just because they find it less stressful or better for their wellbeing. So I think this is an excellent example of having to know yourself and know what is best for you. For example, if you're a very extroverted person who enjoys talking to people at the office, becoming a full-time writer where you spend most of your time by yourself typing might not be the best for your long-term mental and physical health. Expectation #4: Writing full-time will make me more productive. The reality is having more time does not necessarily mean that you'll be more productive. Writers are notorious for falling prey to time wasters, such as social media scrolling, research spirals, and writing adjacent activities (of which there is a whole series about on this podcast already). It does take a lot of a self-discipline, focus, and determination to be a full-time writer. If you are a full-time writer, especially a full-time indie writer, you also have to balance writing time with various administrative tasks, marketing and ads, social media, fan correspondence, and the various tasks involved in the self-publishing process. Writing is not the only thing that writers actually do, and the other tasks often make finding time for writing more difficult than you might expect. Even traditionally published writers still have to carve out time for administrative work and assisting with marketing and social media work.   As your writing career scales up, so does the behind the scenes workload. This is true in my case. Up until 2023, I basically did everything myself, but I did have COVID pretty badly for a while in 2023 and it just knocked out my energy for a while and I realized that I can't keep trying to do everything by myself. I basically had a choice, either cut some tasks or get some help. So I have some people now, some contractors who help me with things like listening to audiobook proofs (I used to do that all myself), doing the podcast transcript, and Excel record keeping (which I used to do myself). While that is an expense, I don't regret it because it really has taken a lot off my plate and freed up more time for writing, which of course is the entire point.   Expectation #5: I admit this one made me laugh. I will have more free time as a full-time writer. I can attest firsthand that that is not true. What you have as a full-time writer is flexibility. The reality is, although there is flexibility on the job, the hours can be more than for a full-time job. There's a joke that full-time writers can work any 12 hours they want every day.   Most indie authors are putting out far more than one book a year in order to make a full-time income, and that requires a fairly demanding pace that most people don't have the self-discipline to maintain as a lifestyle for years and years on end. The majority of full-time writers right now are either romance or erotica writers who are putting out at least a book a month, sometimes even more. As I mentioned in an earlier point in the show, the administrative task can take far more time than most people would imagine. They could, depending on the circumstances, be easily 40 hours a week on their own before you have time to do a single word of writing on the page. I found you really have to guard your writing time well and find ways to keep administrative tasks, distractions, and necessary tasks such as home maintenance or childcare separate from writing.   Anyone who has ever worked from home is familiar with how difficult that can be because home comes with a wide set of distractions. Granted, that's often fewer distractions than the office, but home can have its own set of distractions. I've mentioned before that you need a bit of tunnel vision to produce the quantity of writing I do month after month. I do keep to a pretty rigid schedule. I have daily word count goals I always try to meet and I use the Pomodoro Method to make sure that I'm prioritizing my writing time.   If you are self-employed and working for yourself, that means there are no allocated vacation or sick days and no paid sick leave in the writing world. Taking a couple of weeks off usually means anticipating a loss in income, such as a month without a book being released. Sometimes, especially in the case of illness, family emergencies, and so forth, that just can't be helped. However, the long vacations people imagine writers being able to take mean either a loss of income or a couple of weeks beforehand of working extra hours to make up for it. For example, Brandon Sanderson, who is probably the most famous fantasy author right now, still works and writes on his vacations and does extra work before leaving for a vacation (such as pre-recording videos).   So as you can see, most of the expectations people have about what it's like to write full-time come from the hope that it will change their productivity or make it easier to write. In reality, if you manage your time well, you can often meet all your writing goals even while working another full-time job. Some people are even more productive under the time pressure of only having an hour or so available to write each day. You don't have to wait until you are a full-time writer for your writing career to start. I wrote for decades and published for years before I was a full-time writer.   Frankly, the idea that you need to be a full-time writer in order to be taken seriously or make money exists only in your own mind. Whether you are a full-time writer or not, what matters is having the discipline to shut out distractions and write with absolute consistency regardless of the circumstances. Even writing 250 to 300 words every single day can add up very quickly, even if you don't do it in 15 minute bursts like Anthony Trollope did.   Finally, I suppose this makes it sound like I'm painting a very bleak picture here, but I'm not. As I said before, I'm very fortunate to be able to do what I do, and I'm very grateful to all my readers that I'm able to write full-time and even hire on contractors for narration and behind the scenes work. I appreciate and am very grateful to all the readers who have supported me by continuing to buy my work and access it through subscription services like Kindle Unlimited or Kobo Plus or library options like Libby and Hoopla.   So that is it for this week. I hope it provided some insight into what it's like to be a full-time writer. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show and all 250 episodes. I hope you found the show and all 250 episodes useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

¡Seguimos sumergidas en el mundo de Nacidos de la Bruma! En este episodio discutimos los capítulos 11 al 18 del Imperio Final de Brandon Sanderson, y la historia se sigue poniendo buenísima.Comentamos:

Isaac Stewart, once an independent author and artist, now serves as the Vice President of Creative Development at Dragonsteel Entertainment. Isaac designed and illustrated the interior art for Brandon Sanderson's “The Way of Kings,” including the Alethi Women's script, maps, Shallan's and Navani's notebook pages, and additional artwork. He also created the interior art for the Mistborn series, featuring the Steel alphabet, maps, and Allomantic table. Stewart is closely linked to two Cosmere characters: Nazrilof, a character he created and partially based on himself, and the cartographer Isasik Shulin, whose name derives from Isaac's. Beyond his contributions to Sanderson's works, Isaac is writing books, creating cartography, and designing book covers. He collaborated with Shawn Boyles on the webcomic “Rocket Road Trip.” Isaac and his wife, Kera, joined Dragonsteel Entertainment around 2013, with Isaac hired as an in-house artist before the publication of “Words of Radiance.” Isaac attended the Life, the Universe, & Everything (LTUE) annual booksales event, where he gifted the podcast host a copy of his book “Monsters Don't Wear Underpants” and which became part of this podcast discussion. Learn more about Isaac at https://coppermind.net/wiki/Coppermind:Artists/Isaac_Stewart

Isaac Stewart, once an independent author and artist, now serves as the Vice President of Creative Development at Dragonsteel Entertainment. Isaac designed and illustrated the interior art for Brandon Sanderson's “The Way of Kings,” including the Alethi Women's script, maps, Shallan's and Navani's notebook pages, and additional artwork. He also created the interior art for the Mistborn series, featuring the Steel alphabet, maps, and Allomantic table. Stewart is closely linked to two Cosmere characters: Nazrilof, a character he created and partially based on himself, and the cartographer Isasik Shulin, whose name derives from Isaac's. Beyond his contributions to Sanderson's works, Isaac is writing books, creating cartography, and designing book covers. He collaborated with Shawn Boyles on the webcomic “Rocket Road Trip.” Isaac and his wife, Kera, joined Dragonsteel Entertainment around 2013, with Isaac hired as an in-house artist before the publication of “Words of Radiance.” Isaac attended the Life, the Universe, & Everything (LTUE) annual booksales event, where he gifted the podcast host a copy of his book “Monsters Don't Wear Underpants” and which became part of this podcast discussion. Learn more about Isaac at coppermind.net/wiki/Coppermind:A…sts/Isaac_Stewart

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are taking your questions this week on Intentionally Blank! From pondering on there favorite memories of each other to the most embarrassing things they've done, you'll see a deeper insight into both of our hosts. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Les personnages sont des véhicules primordiaux de narration : leur unicité, leur personnalité, leur « voix », en un mot, rend un récit mémorable – et le prive d'une substance nécessaire en cas d'absence. Techniques, approches et outils pour réaliser ça dans ses histoires ! Lionel rappelle que la voix, c'est le comportement, l'être-au-monde, ce qui déborde sur la notion de point de vue et la transmission même de l'information choisie par la narration. Estelle propose des techniques littéraires pratiques, des exercices et des exemples pour appréhender la notion, et Mélanie donne des exemples précis issus de la traduction et expose sa technique pour isoler l'unicité de ses propres personnages. Références citées - Donjons et Dragons - Raymond Queneau, Exercices de style - James Ellroy - Flaubert, Madame Bovary - Anne Rice, Entretiens avec un Vampire, Lestat le Vampire - Roger Zelazny, L'Île des morts - Shirley Jackson, La Maison hantée - Brandon Sanderson, « Les Archives de Roshar » (saga) - Constantin Stanislavski - Joe Michael Straczynski - Virginia Woolf

Brooke and Tyler take a look at the biggest surprise of Wind and Truth and how the "fourth moon" of Roshar fits into the destruction of the Shattered Plains and leads directly to the Heralds breaking the Oathpact at Aharietiam. #AllSpoilers Katie Payne Artwork that you could win (https://www.patreon.com/posts/become-or-remain-127701309?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

Warning! This one has some pretty disturbing subject matter. Data and Fletcher review Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 7 Episode 9 "Covenant." Kira catches up with Gul Dukat. Stuff you may be interested in: Key and Peele cult sketch ("Why you gotta be dead to get beamed up?"): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JFSjAs4Qxc The Sanderlanche, Data's podcast where he and other people talk about Brandon Sanderson books: https://www.thesanderlanche.com/ Star Trek Deep Space Nine is also known by other names, such as Star Trek DS9, STDS9, ST:DS9, and Star Trek Deep Space 9. Music: "Eighties Action" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back to chat about all things movies. They touch on The Electric State and the oddity of what happened to it, along with why Disney's Live Action Remakes seem to have gone from heralded to hated over the years. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Join us this week as our hosts J and Z look to the future of Star Wars with the announcements from this year's Star Wars Celebration in Japan (0:00:00). Other topics include the season two premiere of Max's "The Last of Us" (0:30:14), the season one finale of Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again" (1:00:52), the newest A24 film "Warfare" (1:38:32), and finishing off with the remaining material from Brandon Sanderson's "Arcanium Unbounded" (2:10:49). 

Data and Fletcher review Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 7 Episode 8 "The Siege of AR-558." Last week we saw the glory of war. Today we look at the not so glorious part. Stuff you may be interested in: The Sanderlanche, Data's podcast where he and other people talk about Brandon Sanderson books: https://www.thesanderlanche.com/ Star Trek Deep Space Nine is also known by other names, such as Star Trek DS9, STDS9, ST:DS9, and Star Trek Deep Space 9. Music: "Eighties Action" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

¡Empezamos una nueva aventura en el Cosmere! Esta vez nos sumergimos en el universo de Nacidos de la Bruma de Brandon Sanderson, el segundo libro del Cosmere que leemos juntas después de Trenza del Mar Esmeralda.En este episodio comentamos desde el prólogo hasta el capítulo 5, y platicamos sobre todo:✨ Los personajes que conocemos

Are you ready to move on from the world of Rand al'Thor and Matrim (Mat) Cauthon? After finishing the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time, you might be wondering what to read next. In this episode, we'll explore some amazing books and series that you'll love if you enjoyed The Wheel of Time. From similar epic fantasy worlds to thrilling adventures and magical realms, we'll dive into the best recommendations for your next great read. Whether you're a fan of Robert Jordan or Brandon Sanderson, or just looking for a new favorite series, this episode has got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive into what's next after finishing The Wheel of Time!#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #fantasy #WoT #TheWheelOfTime #EpicFantasy #TBR #SFF #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Broken Earth Trilogy: https://t.ly/PPa-7Malazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnpMistborn: https://t.ly/ErX1KThe Priory of the Orange Tree: https://t.ly/uBltDThe Stormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x2NkJWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are brought back to the good old days to take an honest look at there nostalgia. Using the term, "The Suck Fairy," we go from TV shows, video gaming, and books as the fairy leaves it's impact in all sorts of ways. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Brooke and Tyler invite Tik Tok and Instagram content creator @that.cosmere.chick 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. Follow that.cosmere.chick on socials: Tik Tok (https://www.tiktok.com/@that.cosmere.chick?lang=en) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/That.Cosmere.Chick/) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ThatCosmereChick) Full Linktree (https://linktr.ee/that.cosmere.chick) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

The season of RPGs starts off with flare! Dirk and David are joined once more by Andrew Fischer, here to discuss his experience designing the Cosmere RPG. They discuss the difficulties in adapting the expansive work of Brandon Sanderson, the unique mechanics developed for the system, and the difficulty in bridging the gap between readers new to RPGs, and experienced gamers with no knowledge of The Stormlight Archive. They also discuss introducing narrative mechanics to a crunchier system, what Andrew has learned from this project, and what's next for him.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains spoilers of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. Listen at your own risk!This episode picks up right where Jordan and I left off on the first installment of The Stormlight Sessions! Now that you were able to get to know Jordan in the first episode, this episode consists of the TRUE meat and potatoes of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. Jordan and I take a deep dive into some of the most important characters in the series, and talk about their impact on the story and our overall impressions of them. Again, so many apologies for lacking video on this episode, I am still workshopping my set up! Thank you for bearing with me, and I hope you enjoy this episode and stick around for more

Send us a textIn this one, Mike and Cody are joined by Carl and Fallen to discuss the absolute UNIT that is Stormlight V aka Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson. This is an episode of doubles; double guests, double long, double double and all that. So double down and check out our review. NEW SITV MERCH!JOIN THE PATREON!https://linktr.ee/sitvpodAlbum art by @haileycomet_tattooHailey Comet TattooSupport the show

Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following week! Special guest Anna Mattis returns to the show to discuss the 97th Academy Awards and the big winner of the night, 'Anora'! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:33 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:08:28 - 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' Filmmaker David Lynch Dead at Age 78 00:15:21 - 'Transformers' and 'Star Trek' Screenwriter and Producer Roberto Orci Dead at Age 51 00:20:07 - 'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39 00:22:54 - Oscar-Winning Actor Gene Hackman Found Dead at Age 95 With Wife Betsy Arakawa 00:30:34 - Listener's Corner (Gene Hackman Films) 00:34:01 - Robert Eggers Lines Up 'Werwulf' and 'Labyrinth' Sequel as Next Projects 00:43:09 - Production Begins on Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' as Jon Bernthal, Elliott Page, and More Join Star-Studded Cast 00:52:58 - 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Official Trailer 00:57:48 - 'Black Mirror' Season 7 Official Trailer 01:02:42 - 97th Academy Awards 01:39:43 - 'Anora' (Light Spoilers) 02:19:29 - Catching Up With Andrew (Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson, 'Severance', 'Daredevil: Born Again', Crystal River Vacation) 02:21:27 - Catching Up With Anna (Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, 'ER', 'Bridgerton', 'The White Lotus') 02:23:50 - Catching Up With Colton (Balatro, Duolingo) 02:26:46 - Catching Up With Anna and Colton ('Daredevil' Seasons 1 and 2, 'Love is Blind' Season 8, Lady Gaga - Mayhem, 'Pop Culture Jeopardy', 'Celebrity Jeopardy', 'The Floor', NCAA March Madness) 02:40:57 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses topics of sexual assault and non-consent (from a red-flag book don't worry). Please check the content warnings on these books before reading them so you are aware of other things included that we didn't explicitly discuss. Maggie brings the cozy Sci-fi series that you can shove right up your—A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, while Jillian brings the Brandon Sanderson book she was super *mysterious* about, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter.The girlypops come back to the craft room to discuss how awkward workplace relationships are, Maggie figures out she MIGHT be a communist, how they identify heavily with Trixie and Katya, and a small and no-big-deal announcement is made.Leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @apodcastofsmutanddragonsMaggie: @themargaretlibraryJillian: @jillian.reads.smut (instagram)@jilliankiechlinart (tiktok)Business inquiries and/or say hi: apodcastofsmutanddragons@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncover the secrets behind Brandon Sanderson's detective noir short story “Long Chills and Case Dough!” From the master of epic fantasy comes this quirky sci-fi mystery, a departure from Sanderson's usual genre, highlighting the vast range of his imagination. In this episode, Jim delves into the writing techniques, themes, and inspirations behind this early work of Sanderson fiction, exploring what makes it so gosh darn entertaining. So, sit back, dim the lights, and get ready to uncover the secrets behind Sanderson's short story mystery.#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #mystery #noir #detectivenoir #Sanderson #SciFi #ScienceFiction #YearOfSanderson #TBR #ToBeRead #ReadingList #SFF #BookReview #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Elantris: https://t.ly/1l0VRThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook to Surviving Medieval England: https://t.ly/k5Qm-Long Chills & Case Dough: https://t.ly/46oUZStormlight Archive: https://t.ly/x2NkJWind and Truth: https://t.ly/eB-MXWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Summary: Howdy, partner! Saddle up today and join Holly and Devin as they explore the Wild West - the region of the United States west of the Mississippi River between the 1830s and the early 1900s. Whether you're looking for love or a spooky thrill, books set in the Wild West are more violent, raw, and connected to the dangers of the wide open plains. Stark and vivid, these stories strip life down to the most basic aspects of human nature and explore what we'll do to survive.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (5:09): Devin discussed Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens, a western sapphic romance following Bridget as she travels through the Kansas prairie with her alcoholic father. After he dies from a rattlesnake bite, Bridget makes it to Dodge City and is soon recruited to work at the Buffalo Queen - the only brothel in town run by women. Bridget takes well to brothel life and forms deep friendships with her fellow “sporting women”. When Spartan Lee, a legendary female gunfighter, comes to town, though, the life she's built is threatened and Bridget must decide who and what she'll fight for. Devin's key takeaways were: This book embodied the chaos and tenuousness of this era of the Western United States. Craven imbues her writing with an anger and sharpness that matches well with the violence of the weather and people trying to survive in what had just recently been wilderness. While most of the book takes place inside the brothel, we get a picture of the society by the men who sit at the bar and spend time with the women.  While this book can definitely be called a romance, there's an undercurrent of danger and discomfort such that it was difficult to relax into and trust. The writing was impeccably done but what propelled the story was less the queer love Bridget feels and explores with women but the found family and platonic love she feels for her peers at the Buffalo Queen.  Craven explores, through Bridget, the dynamic between men in power and women whose only power could be found in whoring. There is a pride implied through the book for these women and the reader gets to see their strength and cunning in action; even in Spartan there is a claiming and staking of power by force. The men, though, claim nothing and by simply being in a room or not being in a room can determine the fates of each woman we come to care about.  The Dagger (18:01): Holly discussed Lone Women by Victor Lavalle, a historical horror book set in 1915 following Adelaide Henry, a young Black woman living in California. Having set her home ablaze with her dead parents inside, Adelaide moves to Montana with only a steamer trunk containing a dangerous secret. Once there, she claims a homestead under the promise that if she can farm the land for three years, it will be hers. Met with a harsh landscape, xenophobia and patriarchal pressures, and the burden of her past, Adelaide befriends other outcast women and hopes the horrifying truth doesn't come out. Holly's key takeaways were: The novel challenges the traditional, whitewashed narrative of the American frontier. Instead of the rugged, heroic white men often depicted in Westerns, Lone Women focuses on the marginalized figures—women, people of color, and outsiders—who also played a crucial role in shaping the West. The novel highlights the loneliness and struggles of female homesteaders, who had to survive in a harsh environment without the privileges that white male settlers had. Despite her initial isolation, Adelaide finds support in unexpected places, demonstrating the importance of chosen family in times of hardship. She bonds with Grace, a struggling single mother, and Bertie, who both offer her friendship and protection. The idea of survival is not just about enduring physical hardship—it's about finding allies and building a life on one's own terms.  The supernatural elements in Lone Women serve as metaphors for historical and societal horrors. The monster in Adelaide's trunk embodies both her own trauma and the fear of what happens when buried secrets come to light. The desolation of the Montana frontier, with its harsh winters and isolation, enhances the eerie atmosphere, making it a place where both natural and supernatural dangers lurk. Hot On the Shelf (32:37): Devin: The Pairing by Casey McQuinston Holly: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson What's Making Our Hearts Race (36:33): Devin: Superstore show on Peacock Holly: Severance season 2 on AppleTV    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

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Welcome to Watch. Review. Repeat. This is the podcast where two best friends discuss the latest in film and television and then do it all over again the following episode! Colton, Andrew, and special guest Henrique Jaime bravely head to the cinemas to catch the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film in 2025, 'Captain America: Brave New World'! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:04 - Henrique's Fun Fact About 'Captain America: Brave New World'! 00:06:12 - Andrew's Totally Embarrassing Dad Joke of the Episode! 00:07:40 - 'Game of Thrones' Actor Rory McCann Replacing Late Ray Stevenson for 'Ahsoka' Season 2 00:12:25 - Ryan Gosling in Talks to Star in Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars' Film 00:18:09 - Kathleen Kennedy Denies Reports She Is Stepping Down at Lucasfilm 00:29:18 - Marvel Studios Pauses Development on 'Nova', 'Strange Academy', and 'Terror, Inc.' TV Series 00:36:48 - Concept Art Reportedly From 'Avengers: Doomsday' and Other Marvel Projects Leaks 00:47:11 - 'M3GAN 2.0', 'F1', 'Lilo & Stitch', and Other Films Receive TV Spots During Super Bowl LIX (Go Birds!)  00:51:25 - 'Sinners' Official Trailer 2 00:58:52 - 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Official Trailer 01:09:23 - Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts' Big Game Trailer 01:19:15 - 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Official Teaser 01:27:40 - 'Andor' Season 2 Trailer 01:31:23 - 'Captain America: Brave New World' (Non-Spoilers and Recommendation) 02:07:48 - 'Captain America: Brave New World' (Spoilers) 02:28:21 - Listener's Corner (2024: A Year In Review Revisited, Andrew's Review of 'Flow', 'The Night Agent', 'Gladiator II', 'Goliath', 'Joker: Folie à Deux') 02:33:15 - Catching Up With Henrique (Texas and Florida Trips, 'Dandadan', 'Zenshu', 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man', 'Mickey 17', 'Spirited Away', Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros) 02:56:31 - Catching Up With Andrew ('Flow', Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson, 'The Bachelor', 'Love is Blind', Walt Disney World) 03:02:13 - Catching Up With Colton (Super Bowl LIX, Florida Trip, 'Heretic', 'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story', Blood, Sweat, & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' by Kyle Buchanan, 'Anora', 'Daredevil' Season 1, 'Pop Culture Jeopardy', 'Love is Blind' Season 8) 03:14:10 - Conclusion/Outro Visit our website! Support us on Patreon! Thank you for listening, and please send any feedback to watchreviewrepeat@gmail.com! Intro/Outro Credit: Mechanolith Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells host there 200th episode this week on Intentionally Blank! This week they are back at Ice Cream blind tasting to celebrate one of there favorite episodes they have done. From confusing creams and maybe even naming the podcast, all that and more on this week of Intentionally Blank!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson

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 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.

In this episode Shawn Q and Jack cover chapter 19 of Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson. Navani talks to her husband's killer and Taravangian. Then attends a meeting to discuss the future of the war.Recording and Editing by Shawn QInfo Dump Production by Buzzkill JoeProduced By; The Heroes of Hacathra: Jack, Jay, Phil, Shawn, and Mike and the wonderful Patreon Team.Theme Song by: Jack Forrest ProductionsAdditional Music by: Jason Morin Logo by Trina Macintoshif you'd like to support the show consider visiting our Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/HeroesofCheck out our Stormpod Merchhttp://tee.pub/lic/yYtQyG1uwpMor visit us on twitter https://twitter.com/Heroesof1 or on Instagram https://instagram.com/thestormpod  or email us at http://heroesofhacathra@gmail.comSupport the show

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells invite you to join them on a rather food based episode with them taste testing several pretzel flavors and experimenting with a strange gift from Paid Unpaid Intern Donald. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

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 this episode, the SICS crew wraps up their discussion of Wind and Truth, Book #5 and the last book in the first arc of Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive. This time, we're talking about Adolin's adventures defending a foreign land from invasion. ___ Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wboNDlsufzQGgMfbhm1uIoyPSclnaN6f1ts24EG4_Es/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: Instructions to make your own LEGO chasmfiend by u/mathemagician23: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/1jixtql/lego_chasmfiend_instructions_small_ideas_update/ ___ Thanks SO much to our Patrons for your support over the years! SICS patrons have made the show possible, and we can't thank you enough. ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We would love to hear any theories you have, no matter how far-fetched, or anything else you may have to say about Brandon Sanderson's work. ___ Follow us at www.youtube.com/cosmerestudies for our live shows, which stream on Mondays, every two weeks, at 8:30pm Mountain Time. Edited versions will be posted on the channel the following Wednesday. ___ We'd like to thank the following artists for granting us permission to use their artwork in our opening video. Be sure to check out their websites! Stephan Martiniere - Elantris - http://www.martiniere.com/ Sam Weber - The Mistborn Trilogy - http://www.sampaints.com/ Chris McGrath - Alloy of Law - http://www.christianmcgrath.com/ Dan dos Santos - Warbreaker - http://www.dandossantos.com/ Michael Whelan - Words of Radiance and Oathbringer - http://www.michaelwhelan.com/ David Palumbo - Arcanum Unbounded - http://www.dvpalumbo.com/ ___ The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a biweekly podcast for fans of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere novels. Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Brandon's work and dive a bit too deep into theories and speculation. So put on your aluminum foil hats and join us for the ride as we discuss Brandon's work and your emails, and remember—there's ALWAYS another secret! ___ Write to us! cosmerestudies@gmail.com The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere StudiesPO Box 970063Orem, UT 84097 ___ Find SICS online: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cosmerestudies Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cosmerestudies Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cosmerestudies Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cosmerestudies TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmerestudies

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest.Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners suggested that the bios for each guest can slow the momentum, so we moved all the bios to the end. See it as a teaser. Something to whet your appetite. If you like what you hear, you can of course find the full episodes at tim.blog/podcast. Please enjoy! This episode is brought to you by 5-Bullet Friday, my very own email newsletter.Timestamps:Brandon Sanderson: 03:24Seth Godin: 12:08L.A. Paul: 21:08Dr. Keith Baar: 31:53Full episode titles:#794: Brandon Sanderson on Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic Systems #792: Seth Godin on Playing the Right Game and Strategy as a Superpower#796: L.A. Paul — On Becoming a Vampire, Whether or Not to Have Kids, Getting Incredible Mentorship for $250, Transformative Experiences, and More#797: Dr. Keith Baar, UC Davis — Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons (Tennis Elbow, etc.), Collagen Fact vs. Fiction, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, JAK Inhibitors, Growth Hormone vs. IGF-1, The Anti-RICE Protocol, and How to Use Load as an Anti-InflammatorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back once again with a new Intentionally Blank! The two reminiscence over the sickness that caught them both and how the company retreat to hawaii had high highs and some interesting lows. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson

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 Follow Bookborn: On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/Bookborn) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bookborn.reviews) RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. If you would like to learn more or donate to help victims of sexual assault please visit their website: https://rainn.org/ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Original music by David Gruwier (https://twitter.com/DGruwier). "Radiant" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5CFAZUv4C0) by David Gruwier.