Brooke and Tyler use illumination to look into the future of the Cosmere to understand the gamebreaking potential of Renarin Kholin. We try to comprehend his strange nature as an Enlightened Truthwatcher and whether his powers are more connected to Sja-anat or Odium. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler sit down for a cozy chat with Jess, host of Fantasy Fan Reads and instagram phenom @thelostbooksofjess. We discuss our collective love of fantasy, what it's like to join the Cosmere community, and what theories a new reader has to offer. #AlmostAllSpoilers

Jess has only read some of Stormlight and Mistborn Era 1 with a few other one-off Sanderson novels. This entire conversation is safe for followers of Jess to enjoy.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler reveal the secrets of the Cosmere's most mysterious sentient sword...and also some bald guy. Szeth's story in Wind and Truth is both heartbreaking and lore-intensive as he explores what it means to be a high ideal radiant. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler are joined by three musically gifted souls to break down their 16 creations for each of the Shards of Adonalsium. Plus the world-premiere of Retribution's never heard before track! At Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, the Music Meets Magic panelists went above and beyond to create multiple musical tracks for each of the Shards and several combinations. We wanted to share their creations with all as well as get their insights on how to create music for fantasy worlds. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler give their instant reactions to Isles of the Emberdark since it is now available to everyone. Dusk and Starlings stories interweave to give fans the most in-depth Cosmere lore from any of the secret projects and we've been dying to talk in depth about it. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler stand shield to shield with Hayden Gray from the Fantasy Fan Fellas podcast to defend fantasy, romantasy, and Wind and Truth. We know the criticisms lobbed against the fantastical works we love and do our best to defend their honor. #NotAllSpoilers

There are no major spoilers for Cosmere works until we begin discussing Wind and Truth at 50m15s.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler join Adolin Kholin on the front lines in Azimir to recap his story in Wind and Truth. How has his relationship with Maya changed what we know about bonds, what does it truly mean to be Unoathed, and how will Adolin's promising philosophy develop in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler are joined by Brandon and Monika Finn of Paladin Creative and creators of the Worldhopper Ball 2025! Down your metal vials and put on your copperminds to prepare for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mistborn Worldhopper Ball was made. We discuss how the show went from idea to reality, the difficulty of building in the Grand Ballroom, and how the cast and show team put on the biggest party ever at Dragonsteel Nexus. #AllSpoilers

All episodes are available on Youtube and feature the work of Cosmere artists. However, this episode has additional exclusive footage and images from Paladin Creative and the Worldhopper Ball. Available here

The Client: @DragonsteelBooks @BrandSanderson

Event Production & Design: @paladincreative

The Cast
Kelsier: @kaleogriffith
Hoid: @jacksondauthor
Vin: @ryannrinabailey
Elend Venture: @jacksupertoast
Sazed: @danor.gerald
Shan Elariel: @withsincerity_emilywhitcomb
Steel Ministry: @Michael.carrasco.771, @christianljohnston, @cschneider19, @valoramaccallum

Aerialists
Vin: @sophiaisdunn
Shan Elariel: @mooolyka
Hazekillers: @ambiwextrous, @megz.aerialist, @lostboy_33, @pkhiggie, @maverick_roskelley

Ballroom Dancers
Ballroom Teachers: @ballroom.hair.by.megan and @meaux_dance
Ballroom Dancers: @officialsavannahcarrasco , @b_kex, @sabrinabezzant_dance, @tristan_meaux, @danika_elisabeth, @rachel_le_brooks, @a.v.o.n.l.e.y @thesweetstitches, @nichelleaiden, Jason Brooks, and Ben Wear

Musical Performances
String Quartet: @themaywoodsq
DJ IRONEYES: @djironeyes
 
Production Team: @brandontfinn, @sseligson, @unikemonike @octavia.calm, Sam McCracken
Design Team: @abbeyyyymarie, @brandontfinn, @unikemonike, @lifeaskennyofficial
Food & Beverage: @jocelyngillies, Alex Locke
Lighting: @lightenup_inc, Brian Kim
Audio/Visual: @losangelesav
Drapery: @positiveeventdesign
Onsite Support: @goinspo, @the_stephanie_lee, @wesleychambers_
 
Show Team: @denios225 , @tasha.lucia.18 , @untidycreativemind
Costumes - Vin, Elend, Shan Elariel: @valentine.bridal
Costumes - Kelsier, Hoid, Sazed, Steel Ministry: @jesse.thaxton
Leather Accessories: @locke_leather1990
Photography: @juliastocktonphoto

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler spread their draconic wings and fly through the past, present, and future of Dragons in the Cosmere! Joined by Dylan from Cosmere Horizons Youtube channel and Rachel from the Sanderson Collectors Guild; we discuss the dragon characters, powers / abilities, and motivations before eventually getting into the most wild theories in all of Fantasy. #AllSpoilers

The majority of this episode was recorded live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Audio quality is different from normal. After the panel was over we took questions from fans and answered those in more depth. This section begins at 1h15m00s.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler soar through the skies as we discuss the journey and character arc of Kaladin Stormblessed in Wind and Truth. Many aspects of the deep Roshar lore are wrapped up in Kaladin's story from his moniker of Son of Tanavast to the new mantle he takes at the end of the story. #AllSpoilers

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler ask who is Evil and who is Hot among the Cosmere villains! Joined by Jaden Feddock from the Next Chapter Youtube channel, Priscilla Spencer from Dragonsteel, and Seth Tye aka the.cosmere.academy; we discuss the intricacies of what it means to be a villain and who may be redeemable. #AllSpoilers

The majority of this episode was recorded live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025. Audio quality is different from normal. After the panel was over we took questions from fans and answered those in more depth. This section begins at 1h02m07s.

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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.