Podcasts about The Stormlight Archive

KATIE CROSS - BIOGRAPHY Katie Cross is ALL ABOUT writing epic magic and wild places. Creating new fantasy worlds is her jam. When she's not hiking or chasing her two littles through the Montana mountains, you can find her curled up reading a book or arguing with her husband over the best kind of sushi. Visit her at www.KatieCrossBooks.com for free short stories, extra savings on all her books (and some you can't buy on the retailers), and so much more. Mark McWaters has long been a fan of all things that go bump in the night, scratch at the door, or blow cold air on the back of your neck. From a very young age, he carried a pad and pencil around with him, composing poems to give to girls. He devoured all the Hardy Boys and Doc Savage books he could get his hands on and expanded his reading horizons from there. Robert Heinlein, Asimov, and Bradbury, whetted his appetite for Sci-Fi. Ann Rice's Interview With The Vampire blew his mind. A scene from Stephen King's Salem's Lot haunts him to this day. And Watcher by Dean Koontz made him a lifelong fan. He earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Became an award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director and earned enough Clios, Addys, and Communication Arts awards for bragging rights. As a writer, Mark discovered the Florida Writers Association, critique groups and writing competitions. He's won a steady stream of FWA Royal Palm Literary awards for his unpublished short stories and novels. The inspiration behind “Ghost Dog” came while reading entry rules for a magazine looking for unusual spins on traditional horror. Houses, people, dolls, even cars get haunted. So, he thought, why not dogs? Bentley, a West Highland White Terrier who sleeps under Mark's desk while he writes, agreed. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 43rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 9 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book).

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, Chris and Corey talk about everything but the games! It's our favorite non-gaming things episode, so we dig in on the music, the movies, and the television that brought us joy this year! Non-games discussed include Stranger Things, The Stormlight Archive, Severance, Steven King stuff, Dr. Who, Priory of the Orange Tree, and more!Do you have your own thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there things that we missed? Or do you have a few games you'd like us to check out? Hit us up on one of the avenues below—we would love to connect with you.Email us at arcadecozy@gmail.comIntro & outro music by Johnnybgood89 (@johnnybgood89 on Instagram)

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Brooke and Tyler recap their experiences at DSnx25. We cover the panels, the exhibits, Brandon's Spoiler Q&A, the astounding Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. #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.

SYRACUSE ARTIST WINS INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATION CONTEST Upcoming Hollywood Awards Event HOLLYWOOD, CA - Syracuse, Utah artist Tray Streeter is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and his illustration will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42. Tray Streeter grew up in Syracuse, Utah. Like many children, he spent much of his childhood drawing, though he was especially interested in still lifes. That fascination with technique deepened in his teenage years after he received a set of oil paints for Christmas, leading him to study the works of John Singer Sargent and Caravaggio. Portraiture became his passion, one that continues to influence his work today. It was not until adulthood, when he began working digitally, that he turned his attention to sci-fi and fantasy art. The genre offered him the freedom to create artworks that exist beyond reality. Influenced by artists like Frank Frazetta and Alex Ross, he aims to combine both the drama and technique of classical painting with the sleek, contemporary possibilities of digital art. Currently, Tray is attending Weber State University, pursuing a BFA in Art with a 2D emphasis. After graduation, he hopes to continue his studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ultimately, he aspires to illustrate for Dungeons & Dragons, work on cover illustration for comics, and develop his own original concepts. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 9 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book). Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, written in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future (writersofthefuture.com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writers of the Future Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was inaugurated five years later. In the 42 years of the Writers of the Future Contest, there have been 571 winners and published finalists. The past winners of the Writing Contest have published 2,000 novels and nearly 6,300 short stories. They have produced 36 New York Times bestsellers, and their works have sold over 60 million copies. In the 37 years of the Illustrators of the Future Contest, there have been 418 winners. The past winners of the Illustrating Contest have produced over 6,800 illustrations, 390 comic books, graced 700 books and albums with their art, and visually contributed to 68 television shows and 40 major movies. The Writers of the Future Award is the genre's most prestigious award of its kind and has now become the largest, most successful, and demonstrably most influential vehicle for budding creative talent in the world of speculative fiction. Since its inception, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contests have produced 41 anthology volumes

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Y llegamos al punto más "musgo" hasta ahora: la teorización llega su punto más álgido con el descubrimiento de la Esquirla del Amanecer. Surgen más preguntas que spren en Roshar, a la que por cierto le viene haciendo falta un Magallanes/Elcano: ¿esto son mandras o es el Camino de Santiago? ¿Por qué Roca da las campanadas en los Picos? ¿Los hordelinos se adaptan a cada sistema en el que viven o son siempre bichos? ¿Hemos visto sidecars en la vida real? Sof y Lour comentan cuánto compartir con Pati, empiezan a salir WoBs a flote, RUSHOPEN, todo el mundo se da un bañito, nos llueve lore como si fuese una altatormenta y comienzan las negociaciones para proteger al cosmere. Está en juego la estabilidad del universo, y también de los cerebros de los Sanderfans. La Fragmentación jamás será igual.

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Brooke and Tyler wonder and worry about Roshar's scarlet-headed radiant. How did Shallan's actions in Wind and Truth impact the broader narrative? What will happen to her in the second half? Which of her powers and combinations make up the strange abilities of one of the Cosmere's most intriguing characters? #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.

Ampliamos nuestro mapa de Roshar con una apasionante expedición a la Roca de los Secretos, el Recreo del Vacío... Akinah, de la misteriosa Aimia. Rysn, nuestra protagonista en esta ocasión tiene que andar lidiando con que su larkin ChiriChiri ande comiéndose lámparas y junto con una tripulación más bien traumatizada, busca la posible cura para su "extinguida" mascota en su lugar de origen. Como llevar a un T-rex al veterinario maldito, Rysn está algo preocupada pero esperanzada y es acompañada por El Lopen (dúo comédico que no esperábamos pero sí merecíamos), su primo Huio, la fervorosa Rushu (en una misión medio secreta por parte de Navani), Cuerda la hija de Roca y Nikli, el nuevo porteador de Rysn (que tiene una agenda secreta y es parte de la red wifi Insomne). Entre conversaciones sobre la meiosis spren, bondear sobre la brutalidad Alethi, cómo cocinar grano con gusanos, la imaginación más prolífica y anti-supersticiosa de Roshar, bichos mueltos, mascotas extrañas y gatos prohibidos, encuestas de Whatsapp y un maravilloso hotel en Lleida, iniciamos la segunda internovela del Archivo.

Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. This is part two! Listen to the first half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/186) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30 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.

Your favorite content creators are dropped straight into the heart of the Cosmere: an Emuli battlefield on Roshar, set shortly before the events of Rhythm of War. Charged with delivering critical intel to Jasnah Kholin, six strangers must cut a path through the chaos of war as Odium's Singers clash with Coalition forces. To reach their goal, they will descend into hidden tunnels, face nightmares on the front lines, and make choices that could save thousands… or cost more than any of them are willing to pay. There is a second podcast episode! Listen to the second half here (http://cosmereconversations.fireside.fm/187) This episode is an audio version of a filmed event that can be watched on youtube here. (https://youtu.be/fSIhrINcIhA) Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/CosmereConversations) Game Master - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Tuna - @EdgedancingThroughLife Ashana - @Stormlight_Memes Deraz - @cosmerejunkie7931 Naco - @jacksupertoast Yalvta - @Bookborn Relio - Ross Leiser from @BrotherwiseGames ‘The Cost of War' was written by Tyler Shotwell with inspiration from the film 1917 by Sam Mendes. This episode features music by The Black Piper, used with permission for promotional purposes. Music by The Black Piper can be found on all major platforms. For more information about The Black Piper and their music, visit theblackpiper.com. This episode features maps directly from Forgotten Adventures or created with assets from the Forgotten Adventures team by supporting them on Patreon. Find out more by visiting https://www.forgotten-adventures.net Artwork was (amazingly) done by - Madi VanDoren ( @madivandoren ) Intro/Outro music is A Motivating Story by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) "Soldier, King, Honor" written by - Krishna Patel with vocals by Brooke Shotwell Editing and Production by - Tyler ( @CosmereConvo ) Socials managed by - Krishna and Cate (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Intro of Players and Characters - 0:00 - 14:00 A Storm Brings Warning - 14:01 - 36:10 Show Off Those Talents - 36:11 - 1:51:52 The Battlefield Before You - 1:51:53 - 2:16:15 Tunnel Endeavor - 2:16:16 - 2:29:15 A Trench of Marble - 2:29:16 - 2:43:29 The Burning Village - 2:29:30 - 4:39:02 One Who Sings and Soars - 4:39:03 - 4:54:30 Convincing the Elsecaller - 4:54:31 - 5:35:38 Our heroes Say Goodbye - 5:35:39 - 5:49:30

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Abrimos la perpendicularidad de Honor y cerramos Juramentada con nuestro formato de Recap habitual: resumimos todo lo importante y a recordar de la trama, desgranamos a nuestros personajes favoritos (y no tan favoritos), actualizamos la información que tenemos sobre la Investidura en Roshar y los fabriales, hacemos nuestras Menciones Honor-íficas a los momentos favoritos y ponemos nota al que muy posiblemente sea uno de nuestros favoritos del Cosmere. Disclaimer: si nos tiramos 40 minutos hablando de Dalinar es una situación completamente esperada y no haremos ninguna declaración oficial al respecto ^^. ¡Puente Cuatro, bitches!

Brooke and Tyler peel back the layers of the Cosmere's mystery man and discuss Hoid's contributions during Wind and Truth. We look at the small character moments, speculate on what it means to use multiple types of investiture, and wonder what the reality-bending final moments mean for Roshar's Wit. #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.

Thomas Slee. He is officially announced as a winner in our international contest, The Writers of the Future and, as a winner, we'll be flying him to Hollywood for an awards event (April 16, 2026), a week-long, master-class workshop with some of the top names in the industry (Some of our writer contest judges conduct the workshop), and his winning story will be published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42 which has been on bestseller lists numerous times in recent years. Michael T. Kuester is an engineer by day, science fiction writer by night. An avid hiker and cooking enthusiast, Michael is a passionately curious individual, and lives his life by the motto “In the twenty-first century, there's no excuse for an unanswered question”. Over the years he's devoted free time to researching everything from the history of naval warfare to the origins of potato chips. Michael resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his partner Jen, their two children, and their freeloader housemate Eddie the Cat. His work will be appearing soon in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, but L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42 will mark his professional debut. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 43rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few.

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We are finally back to talk about the lore from the Stormlight RPG Handbook and World Guide! We go through all the Ideals and some odds and ends too. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Our Previous RPG episode: https://youtu.be/ap_zV-5-ZGk?si=VOIFmDuxVIsl3Sjw Halloween Livestream (about the Elantris sequels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkyVNtUNwXU Thumbnail by Gal Or: https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/1lf29s1/radiants_of_urithiru_by_gal_or/ 0:00:00 Introductions and Show & Tell 0:11:15 News: No More Elantris Sequels!? (Okay, not really) 0:21:40 RPG Lore 0:26:45 What Did We Learn? 0:30:43 Windrunners 0:35:56 Skybreakers 0:37:19 Dustbringers 0:48:36 Edgedancers 0:59:36 Truthwatchers 1:05:23 Lightweavers 1:12:21 Elsecallers 1:18:17 Willshapers 1:25:37 Stonewards 1:36:11 Bondsmiths 1:38:39 Other Lore Stuffs 2:17:37 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

Things really start to get interesting in Shadesmar while back in the physical realm things are also coming together, everything except Dalinar who has begun to fall apart. The crew has some interesting ideas this week, but predictions are becoming more difficult the further we move into the Stormlight Archive.

Josie Moore grew up in the valley town of Westfield, Massachusetts with a voice that wouldn't work and a brain filled to bursting. Paranoid by the world and abandoned by those around her, she turned to art in her time of hiding. When she was scared, she wrote about it. When she cried, she drew comforting pictures. With the inability to pinpoint and process her own emotions, she used art and storytelling as her communication, turning her fear into something beautiful. Nowadays, she can finally leave her bedroom, but never without a sketchbook by her side. She attends the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in hopes of getting her BFA in Illustration. She spends her days doodling elves, bears, and silly little faeries and nights writing, planning, and…hopefully writing some more. Finally having an outlet to put all her obsessive, creative energy, she dreams of one day showing even the deepest crevices of her mind with her odd love stories and twisted mysteries. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 43rd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. Nathan Deiwert, an illustrator led by a desire to craft worlds, creates imaginative creatures and characters that coincide with one another. Deiwert is driven to come up with new ways to develop familiar concepts in the form of paintings, digital illustrations, and visual development. From fear-inducing entities to happy moments, he creates work with thought and explores new ideas. For Deiwert, active research is a considerable portion of the process of the creation of his art; be it artistic influences past and present, anatomy or cultures. His favorite influences are presently Frank Frazetta, Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few.

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Brooke and Tyler investigate one of the most powerful figures in the entire Cosmere and what it truly means to be a Dawnshard. Rsyn's interlude may have been short but her clash with Hoid is immensely important to both the future and past of the Cosmere. #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.

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Happy Halloween!! This episode, we join Alice and Peter, two PhD Students in Magick studies, as they journey to hell to save their advisor in R.F. Kuang's new fantasy novel Katabasis. We start off spoiler free in this first of three episodes with our initial reactions, thoughts on pretentiousness in relation to academic prestige and precarity, and who we ultimately think this book is for.As a bit of a content warning, Katabasis deals with abuse and suicidal ideation. Because these themes are pretty central to the novel, we won't be able to provide specific timecodes for when it comes up in our own discussion, but wanted to make sure you know going in. What's Sparking Joy this episode: Silent Hill f and Love in the CloudEpisode was recorded October 19, 2025Show Notes:Support us on Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sexlovelitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Corinne on Afternoona Asks: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/till-the-end-of-the-moon-deep-dive/id1698849342?i=1000729479718A little about the concerns around Lewis Carroll: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/articles/understanding-concerns-about-lewis-carroll/Listen to our Joy Sparked: SLL Song Recs playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50MNBI1kYKdJgxh8CzEJF1?si=d9df62854c684557⁠⁠⁠Listen to our episode on Hadestown: https://www.sexlovelitpodcast.com/ep40-hadestown/https://www.sexlovelitpodcast.com/ep40-hadestown/Other lit mentioned this episode: His Dark Materials, Hadestown, The Wasteland by T S Elliot, Dante's Inferno, Alice in Wonderland, The Stormlight Archive, Witch Hat Atelier, A Discovery of WitchesOn Future SLL Episodes: Isekai and Transmigration, Trope Spotlight: Forced Proximity, Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndDon't forget to subscribe to Sex. Love. Literature! You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SexLoveLitPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠; on Instagram , Tumblr, and BlueSky @SexLoveLitPodcast. Support us on Ko-fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/sexlovelitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our cover art is by Charcooll (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/charcooll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). The SLL Theme music is “Pluck It Up” by Dan Henig. What's Sparking Joy BGM is "Candy-Coloured Sky" by Catmosphere | https://soundcloud.com/ctmsphr;Released by Paper Crane Collective; Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com; Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US.Sex. Love. Literature. is a pop culture podcast that relishes the romantic, the sexy, and the scandalous in media. Join pop culture scholars (and besties) Ayanni and Corinne as they deep dive into why the “sex-stuff” in media matters. Main episodes drop the last Friday of the month.

Click HERE to send us a text message! Welcome to the exciting world of the Stormlight Archive! In partnership with Brotherwise Games, we are proud to present a special miniseries! Our cast will be playing the brand new Cosmere RPG, available from the fine folks at Brotherwise Games and at your favorite local retailers!In our session zero, we'll go through character creation from start to finish, and play a short encounter to learn the game system.This episode was sponsored by Brotherwise Games.Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes the Quest by Andreas Lundstrom, Stormblessed and You're In my Spot by the Black Piper and Savage Hordes by Thwhalee.

Click HERE to send us a text message! Welcome to the exciting world of the Stormlight Archive! In partnership with Brotherwise Games, we are proud to present a special miniseries! Our cast will be playing the brand new Cosmere RPG, available from the fine folks at Brotherwise Games and at your favorite local retailers!Discovering that someone they think of as a family member has been sold into slavery, our player characters join together to rescue him. But first, they'll need to find a way out of their hometown, which has become more like a prison.This episode was sponsored by Brotherwise Games.Our theme song is The Knight's Radiant Theme by the Black Piper. Additional music includes The Funeral, Old Meg and Overture by Andreas Lundstrom; Rites by Thwhalee and Chasm Kata and Honour is Dead by the Black Piper.

- Wrapping Up The Stormlight Archive, by Brandon Sanderson - - FN Episode 276

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Brooke and Tyler discuss the passionate one and their transition to Retribution with two of the Cosmere's most popular content creators. Stormlight Memes and CosmereJunkie join the conversation as we look at all the interludes that involve Odium in Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers Follow Stormlight Memes on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/stormlightmemes/) Follow Stormlight Memes on Threads (https://www.threads.com/@stormlightmemes) And check out their alt account, HyperfixationHQ (https://www.threads.com/@hyperfixationhq) Follow CosmereJunkie on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/cosmere_junkie/) Follow CosmereJunkie on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmere_junkie?lang=en) 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.

Episode 151 of The Geek Saga Podcast features live audio from the fan panel on Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson at Dragon Con 2025. Find the Geek Saga Podcast on:SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS, AMAZON MUSIC, YOUTUBE, & more! Moderated by Billy Todd and featuring myself and the late Seth Lockhart*, this panel discussed our likes, dislikes, and otherwise general feelings about Wind and Truth, the 5th book in Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series. *Seth sadly passed away not long after Dragon Con 2025. His death was unexpected, and as someone who has been on many panels with him, a great loss to the community. He will be very much missed by those closest to him, and by all of us who were blessed to spend even an hour or two or three (or maybe more) discussing our favorite fandoms with him at Dragon Con. (While some minor sound editing was done to make the original recording somewhat easier on the ears, please keep in mind that this was recorded live and therefore the sound quality is uneven at best.) Geek Saga Podcast Episode 151: Wind and Truth at Dragon Con 2025 Visit this comprehensive Dragon Con coverage list for other Dragon Con podcast episodes, including the Geek Saga Podcast's pre-and post-convention "Drinkin' Con" show and panel recordings from 2017 to now! Please consider checking out the Geek Saga Entertainment Patreon and supporting us for early access to our episodes & some other great perks!

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Zach Poulter was raised amidst the sagebrush and potato fields of rural Idaho. His childhood was spent exploring the nearby Snake River, volcanic buttes, sagebrush desert, and the many abandoned homes and vehicles lodged in unexpected places by a catastrophic flood. He now lives the glamorous lifestyle of a middle school band teacher, and also freelances as a saxophonist and composer. When not teaching and making music, he writes all varieties of speculative fiction, with a special affinity for dark, suspenseful fantasy and hopeful horror. Zach lives in Utah with his marvelous wife, four clever children, and not-quite-enough saxophones. Brenda Posey was only three years old when she witnessed aliens invading from the sky over her own front yard. Even though the spaceships turned out to be spotlights on clouds, nothing could dampen her excitement over the question: “What if?” Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, listening to the earth-rumbling sounds of rocket engines being tested, she dreamed up additional “what ifs.” A few of those questions inspired her to write science fiction short stories in high school and college. “What if” then led her to pursue degrees in both biology and computer science. After working as a researcher and programmer, she left the corporate world to raise two awesome kids with her also-awesome husband. Reading her husband's extensive, slightly dusty library of classic science fiction novels opened a whole new world of “what ifs” for her. She returned to writing, drawing on her background in the sciences to craft her own versions of reality. When not plotting novels and short stories, Brenda can be found rehabbing a mid-century house, forging hot steel into almost-recognizable objects, advocating for Oxford commas, and singing in choir. She continues to watch the skies at night because… well… What if aliens actually show up? The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 42nd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 42nd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (The Oppenheimer Alternative), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), Hugh Howey (Wool), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 9 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book). Following the 1982 release of his internationally acclaimed bestselling science fiction novel, Battlefield Earth, written in celebration of 50 years as a professional writer, L. Ron Hubbard created the Writers of the Future (writersofthefuture.com) in 1983 to provide a means for aspiring writers of speculative fiction to get that much-needed break. Due to the success of the Writers of the Future Contest, the companion Illustrators of the Future Contest was inaugurated five years later.

Brooke and Tyler swap speculative theories about everyone's favorite Herdazian escape artist, re-live the horror in creating the Crystal Inquisitor, and munch on pancakes with an Awakener and an Edgedancer. The Interludes involving The Mink, Moash, Vasher & Lift seem like perfect fodder to be setting up significant characters in the back half of the Stormlight Archive. #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.

The finale of The Stormlight Archive, and discussing what may be to come - - FN Episode 271

Donald Guzzi shares his journey from audio engineering student to voice actor and director, revealing how persistence and seizing unexpected opportunities transformed his career over eleven years in the industry.• Started in audio engineering at SAE Institute with plans to work in live sound before discovering a passion for post-production• Worked as a quality control engineer at a dubbing studio before spending six months convincing the casting director to give him voice acting opportunities• Voice credits include the narrator in "My Dear Friend Nokotan" and Shinsuke Takasugi in Hulu's "Gintama"• Discusses convention experiences, highlighting Bold and Wasabi Con as particularly memorable• Explains his shift from dubbing to focusing more on audiobooks and direction• Shares challenges of directing "Stormlight Archive," including maintaining continuity with previous books and complex character rhythmsFind Donald here: https://linktr.ee/donaldguzzi

The Stormlight Archive RPG is not a game one simply plays—it is a crucible where story and steel collide. In its halls, Shardblades and Shardplate redefine combat, while talent trees, sprens, and player choices shape destinies with every decision. Today, we step back from the battlefield to reflect on the system's triumphs, its perils, and the stories it carves into those who dare to wield it. In every world, heroes rise not by chance, but by choice—and by the wisdom that guides those choices. At RPGBOT.net, you'll find tomes of knowledge crafted by real adventurers, not faceless scribes, to help you hone your characters, balance their strengths, and master the rhythm of the dice. If you would walk into battle prepared—whether wielding a Shardblade or a humble dagger—step into the archives of RPGBOT.net, where the path to optimization is written for those bold enough to seek it. Show Notes In this final chapter of our Stormlight Archive tabletop RPG deep dive, Tyler, Randall, and Ash gather to reflect on their experiences with the Cosmere RPG. The group examines the lethal combat mechanics, the distinctive role of Shardblades and Shardplate, and the balance between combat dynamics and narrative storytelling. The hosts discuss the joys and pitfalls of character creation within this new RPG system, exploring how talent trees shape character development and player choices, while also challenging players who take on support roles. From the punishing nature of combat to the complexities of adapting Stormlight Archive narrative into RPG gameplay, the episode explores what makes the system engaging, unique, and occasionally brutal. Expect insights on world-building in the Cosmere, the role of sprens in character growth, and how the system stacks up against others, including a comparison of Cosmere RPG vs. Daggerheart. Whether you're curious about balancing party roles, future session design, or simply want to hear the hosts' session impressions, this wrap-up delivers a thoughtful and entertaining sendoff to the series. Key Takeaways The Cosmere RPG feels highly lethal, with combat punishing poor builds and careless play. Combat mechanics can overshadow narrative if not carefully balanced by the GM. Character creation and talent trees allow diverse playstyles but risk unbalanced parties. Shardblades and Shardplate mechanics add unique tactical depth. Support classes present distinct challenges in Stormlight RPG play. Sprens play a vital role in character growth and development. Player choices within talent trees impact both narrative and gameplay satisfaction. Balancing party roles and party size is essential for enjoyable encounters. Adapting Stormlight Archive's narrative into tabletop RPGs requires thoughtful design. Compared to other RPG systems like Daggerheart, the Cosmere RPG offers a unique, immersive blend of lore, combat, and character-driven storytelling. Stories are meant to be shared, and adventures grow brighter when told among friends. If you've enjoyed this journey through the Stormlight Archive and beyond, tell your fellowship about the RPGBOT.Podcast—let them walk beside you in laughter, lore, and dice-rolled destiny. And if you would stand with us in every chapter yet to come, subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform, so the tale never leaves you behind. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Brooke and Tyler are done hidin', now we're shinin' like we're born to be...talking about one of the most mystical group of voyagers in the Cosmere. We look at Dyel's interlude from Wind and Truth and investigate her visitors from the 17th Shard, the mighty Cusicesh, and the history of the Iriali's Long Trail. #AllSpoilers Warning: This episode contains minor spoilers about Isles of the Emberdark. Not major plot points but aspects of the broader Cosmere. 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 storm is both battleground and teacher. In the high storm's fury, we discovered not merely survival checks or combat mechanics, but the weight of choice. Humor became a shield, laughter our shardplate, as the Shardblade in hand revealed itself to be more than a weapon. Against the chasm fiend's relentless rhythm, the bond between friends became the only path to victory. The storm needs a guide. Ash Ely is that guide. Some stories wait for the storm to pass. Others demand a guide who will lead you into its very heart. A Game Master is more than a storyteller — they are a Shardbearer of narrative, a wielder of dice and destiny. Ash Ely is such a guide. On StartPlaying.Games, Ash shapes campaigns where camaraderie becomes steel and laughter binds tighter than plate. Their table is not just a game; it is a high storm of story, where each choice carries weight, and each player becomes part of something greater. If you seek tabletop RPG adventures, if you wish to test your courage in battle against chasm fiends, or to weave tales of character development, teamwork, and role-playing, then step into Ash's storm. The path begins here: StartPlaying.Games — Ash Ely "I saw how tactical decisions, combat strategies, and even failed dice rolls wrote a story more enduring than steel. This was no simple role-playing game; it was a tale of character development, teamwork, and storytelling woven into the very stormlight itself." — From the journals of a forgotten scout, on the eve of battle Shownotes This second half of the Stormlight Archive RPG actual play begins with grounding moments: life updates, the struggles of moving, and even the grudges of pets that mirror the stubbornness of men. These personal stories remind us that whether in Dungeons and Dragons, tabletop gaming, or life itself, the storms we weather shape who we become. The session then surges into epic tension. The looming high storm, the enigma of Shardblade bonding, and the terror of a chasm fiend boss fight create a crucible for both game mechanics and storytelling. Every player choice feels sharp, every dice roll a heartbeat. Humor, often chaotic, interlaces with danger, proving that friendship and camaraderie in role-playing games can hold fast even in the fiercest winds. The players grapple with combat strategies, team dynamics, and the consequences of their actions. Critical hits, failed rolls, and unexpected outcomes shift the battle's tide, while persuasion and leadership test not only the characters but the trust among players. Through it all, the narrative storytelling of the Stormlight Archive RPG shines — a reminder that fantasy adventures are not just about survival, but about the truths revealed when we choose together. Key Takeaways Life mirrors the game: Moving, pets, and family stories parallel the challenges of tabletop RPGs and character development. Humor in the storm: Laughter and camaraderie in role-playing games lighten even the heaviest encounters. Shardblades as destiny: Shardblade bonding and mechanics test both characters and players, demanding patience and commitment. The chasm fiend fight as crucible: A true boss monster encounter forces combat strategies and tactical decisions. Choice as stormlight: Every dice roll, persuasion attempt, and player choice illuminates the narrative. Friendship as armor: Teamwork and communication in RPGs are more powerful than steel. The rhythm of mechanics: Fast and slow turns, survival checks, and RPG game mechanics create tension and triumph. Story as aftermath: Critical hits, moral dilemmas, and unexpected alliances linger beyond the session, becoming part of the shared fantasy adventure. "A story is not complete until it is shared. Storms are faced together, and victories mean little without companions to witness them. If this tale has moved you — if the laughter, the choices, and the clash of Shardblade against chasm fiend struck true — then carry it outward. Tell a friend. Invite them to listen. Let them stand with us in the storm, dice in hand, part of the fellowship that makes role-playing more than a game. For in unity lies strength, and in shared story lies immortality." Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

The RPGBOT crew brave technical glitches, angry chasm fiends, and their own questionable tactics in the Stormlight Archive TTRPG—somehow surviving long enough to bond a Shardblade and argue about the rules. Want to roll dice with Ash Ely? You can! Ash is running games right now on StartPlaying.games — sign up to join his tables and bring your own chaos straight to the adventure. Show Notes What happens when a group of seasoned RPG players and podcasters try to explore the Stormlight Archive TTRPG gameplay while also fighting their greatest nemesis: technical difficulties? Chaos, laughter, and some surprisingly good strategy. In this episode, the RPGBOT crew dive into Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG session and tackle everything from collaborative character creation to survival strategies in tabletop campaigns. Along the way, they explore the chasms of Roshar, narrowly avoid becoming lunch for a chasm fiend, and stumble their way into a Shardblade bonding that changes the party forever. This is not just a deep dive into fantasy adventure game mechanics and Cosmere lore, it's also a reminder that sometimes the biggest boss fight is your own internet connection. Expect plenty of table banter, a mix of strategy and combat in Stormlight Archive RPG, and the occasional rules lawyer moment when someone tries to figure out exactly how healing and recovery in RPG combat works mid-fight. If you've ever wanted to know how storytelling through Cosmere role-playing feels when the stakes are survival, or if you just enjoy hearing gamers yell “We did it!” after almost dying in the chasms, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Technical difficulties are the real BBEG – even the most prepared podcasters get crit-hit by audio gremlins. Collaborative character creation isn't just fun; it sets up all the chaos and heroics that follow. Lore-driven gameplay in fantasy RPGs adds immersion and weight—knowing the world changes how you play it. Chasm fiend encounters in tabletop RPGs are terrifying, hilarious, and an excellent way to test teamwork. Combat in Stormlight Archive RPG is as much about strategy as it is about rolling well. Survival strategies in tabletop campaigns matter—sometimes “run away” is the best spell. Healing and recovery in RPG combat are clutch; without them, the only thing you're bonding with is the afterlife. Storytelling through Cosmere role-playing proves why Sanderson's worlds are so good for the tabletop. Shardblade bonding in role-playing games changes character dynamics—and makes players feel way cooler than they deserve. The unpredictability of RPGs keeps every session fresh, funny, and full of unexpected discoveries. Like what you heard? Support the show by sharing this episode with your fellow adventurers, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out more RPG, Dungeons and Dragons, and Cosmere TTRPG content at RPGBOT.net. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Brooke and Tyler hail the arrival of Emily Sanderson (!), Chief Operating Officer of Dragonsteel Books. We discuss the business practices and Dragonsteel's growth over the last decade, the Lightweaver Organization charity started by Emily and Brandon, and the logistical plans and challenges for this year's Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. There are no major spoilers discussed in the episode and it can be listened to by anyone. #NoSpoilers Link to learn more about the Lightweaver Foundation (https://www.lightweaverfoundation.org/) Link to Intentionally Blank Podcast Ep. 149 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=GmTEBZZXL6w) Dragonsteel Books (https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/) Check out our website (https://cosmereconversations.com) 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.

Brooke and Tyler read between the chapters for tidbits from the interludes. What can Kalak, Felt, El, Baxil and Axies teach us about the hidden secrets of the Cosmere? #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.

Brooke and Tyler hang out with the team behind the 2024 Worldhopper Ball and chat about the behind the scenes of the event and nerd out about the Cosmere. We cover the cast's acting backgrounds and love of all things Sanderson, how they get into character for the Ball, and what the event meant to all of them. This event was originally a livestream and can be watched in full on youtube (https://youtube.com/live/Z21Di0ajfdk). #AlmostAllSpoilers Paladin Creative - Brandon Finn, Monika Finn https://www.createwithpaladin.com/ Follow Paladin Creative on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/paladincreative/) Adolin Kholin: Jackson Miller ( @jacksupertoast ) Jasnah Kholin: Wex Le ( @ambiwextrous ) Navani Kholin: Cathy Ford ( @cathyfordmusic ) Shallan Davar: Savannah Carrasco ( @officialsavannahcarrasco ) Wit: Jackson Dickert ( @jacksondauthor ) Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorJacksonDickert) The Client: @dragonsteelbooks @brandsanderson (https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/) 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.