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

  • 58 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 162: State of the Sanderson 2024

    Brooke and Tyler usher in the new year by recapping the State of the Sanderson 2024. Brandon (and friends) lay out his plans for the next half decade and beyond while leaving us absolutely gobsmacked at his writing and release schedule. #NoWaTSpoilers

    This episode contains absolutely no spoilers for Wind and Truth.

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

    1 January 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 49 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 161: Cosmere Dictionary Vol. 1

    Brooke and Tyler crack open a linguistic tome and define the finer points of Slivers, Splinters, and Avatars. In the start of a new, ongoing series we're going to attempt to bring comprehension to some of the more significant terms used throughout Cosmere stories. #NoSpoilersWaT

    This episode contains no spoilers for Wind and Truth.

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

    24 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Episode 160: Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 Recap

    Brooke and Tyler relive their time at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024. We chat about our top 3 favorite parts of the convention, get all kinds of emotional recapping the extravagant Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. This is a no spoilers for Wind and Truth episode. #NoSpoilers

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

    17 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 159: Wind and Truth Predictions

    Brooke and Tyler channel their inner gambler and make bold (perhaps insane) predictions for what will occur in Wind and Truth. Every prediction comes with absolutely zero knowledge of any Wind and Truth preview chapters and is served with a side of silliness. Share your favorite prediction as well! #AllSpoilers

    Find us at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024

    Thursday, 12:30 AM for the Stormlight Recap Panel. Saturday, 10 AM for Cosmere 401: Advanced Cosmere Studies.

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

    26 November 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 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
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