Cosmere Conversations

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva

Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and sexy podcast hosts. #AllSpoilers

  • 1 hour 42 minutes
    Episode 158: Other Characters, Chronologically

    Brooke and Tyler call in the cool kids to finalize our journey through Rosharan timelines. Everyone gets their time in the spotlight as we recap the stories of Navanni, Venli, Lift, Szeth, and Adolin. #AllSpoilers

    Cosmere Questions:

    1. Does lifesense granted by Heightening allow someone to "hear" the tones of Roshar? (50mins)
    2. What happens to the Stormfather if Dalinar breaks their bond? (1h30m)

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

    12 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Episode 157: Dalinar Kholin, Chronologically

    Brooke and Tyler hide the Horneater White as we look back in time through the life of Dalinar Kholin. Psychopath, Hero, Tyrant, Murderer, Radiant. We explore one of Roshar's most complicated and controversial characters from his time as a teenager to the final day before the start of Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers

    Cosmere Questions:

    1. What are the important secrets or meanings behind Dalinar’s meeting with Ahu (Jezrien)? (29m18s)
    2. When would you agree to work with Dalinar throughout his entire life? During the conquest? After Gavilar’s murder? Never under any circumstance? (45m10s)
    3. Does Odium know that Hoid is on Roshar and working so closely with the Coalition? (1h19m38s)

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

    29 October 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Episode 156: Shallan Davar, Chronologically

    Brooke and Tyler split themselves among the many timelines of Shallan Davar to discover the mysteries hidden within. The tale is sometimes confusing and contradictory but within the depths of Shalln lies many secrets to understanding the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

    Cosmere Questions:

    1. Who is Shallan's mother and what impact will that revelation have on Stormlight Archive?
    2. How do you think Shallan's story will conclude?

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

    15 October 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 34 seconds
    Episode 155: Looking for the Light (feat. Shayndl Green)

    Brooke and Tyler invite Cosmere artist Shayndl Green to join for an episode discussing their newest artbook: Looking for the Light. We discuss Shayndl's background in creating art pieces from various fictional series, the development of her personal style, and the benefits and challenges of being a modern content creator. #AllSpoilers

    Buy Shayndl's Hardcover of [Looking for the Light](mixam.com/print-on-demand/66df16024234d07ac14af2d5)
    Follow her on Instagram
    Check out her website for more

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

    8 October 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 154: Kaladin Stormblessed, Chronologically

    Brooke and Tyler roll back the clock to review Kaladin's character journey blow by blow. This one-stop-shop goes through each of Kaladin's major plot points starting with his earliest moments in Hearthstone to his final triumphs and heartaches in Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers

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

    1 October 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 153: Flashbacks and the Feast

    Brooke and Tyler return to where it all began to examine the timeline and major plot events leading up to Gavilar's Feast. How'd Gavilar manage to squeeze so many meetings into so little time? Where'd his bag of voidlight gemstones end up? How many of the famous faces can we identify? #AllSpoilers

    Conversation Questions:

    1. What evidence is there for ancient communication between Roshar and Scadrial? (18 mins)
    2. Could the small bridge that Gavilar created between Roshar and Braize be enough to trigger a desolation? (42:30)
    3. Who are the “they” that must not get the anti-voidlight gemstone according to Gavilar? (56 mins)

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

    17 September 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Episode 152: The Unmade

    Brooke and Tyler question the meaning of Enlightenment to better understand nine (or maybe ten!) of Roshar's most haunting mysteries- The Unmade. We examine how The Unmade were created and changed, detail the known aspects of each individual Unmade, and theorize wildly about one of their chosen Radiants, Renarin Kholin. #AllSpoilers

    Conversation Questions:
    How do the terms Made, Unmade, and Enlightened interconnect and differ? (23 mins)
    What mechanism did Ba Ado Mishram use to bond the Singers? (42 mins)
    Does there need to be a rebalancing among the Knights Radiant & Spren in order to account for Odium’s new nature as a True Tone of Roshar? (1h 36mins)

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

    3 September 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Episode 151: The Heralds

    Brooke and Tyler emerge into their true Silverlight Scholar forms with a dense examination of The Heralds of Roshar. Every Herald is discussed in detail and context is provided with a timeline of the Heraldic Epochs. #AllSpoilers

    Ep. 101: Who is Shallan's Mom?

    Conversation Questions:
    What caused the Oathpact to end and allow the last Desolation? (~19mins)
    Why is Shalash destroying artworks of herself? (~42 mins)
    Do each of the Heralds have an associated Dawncity that they always appear around when returning to Roshar? If yes, what cities correspond with each Herald? (~62 mins)

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

    27 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Episode 150: Book Blurbs and Big Questions

    Brooke and Tyler are back! As the release of Stormlight Archive 5 approaches, they read through the recently released "marketing blurb" and explore the complex philosophical questions that Sanderson has set up going into Wind and Truth. #AllSpoilers

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

    6 August 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 149: Storming Theories - Sunlit Man

    Brooke and Tyler skip back to Canticle to discuss all the connections between the final Year of Sanderson project and the upcoming Stormlight Archive 5. The setting, the characters, the themes are all explored in depth while still finding time for some out-of-this-world speculation. #AllSpoilers

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

    14 May 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 148: Storming Theories - Yumi

    Brooke and Tyler hop into the shuttle ship for a ride back to Komashi in order to pick apart all the strange connections between Yumi and the Nightmare Painter and Stormlight Archive. We discuss the Midnight Essence, the power level of Yoki-Hijo, and ask where in the world is Virtuosity. #AllSpoilers

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

    30 April 2024, 12:00 pm
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