Podcast
Cosmere Conversations
Hosted by Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva · EN
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 explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers
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Episode 178: Worldhopper Ball Reunion
Aug 5, 202502:15:24Tap to summarizeBrooke 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. #AlmostAllSpoilers Paladin Creative - Brandon Finn, Monika Finn https://www.createwithpaladin.com/ Follow Paladin Creative on Instagram 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 The Client: @dragonsteelbooks @brandsanderson Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 177: Worldbuilding and Roleplaying ( feat. Lydia and Lyla from Brotherwise Games )
Jul 23, 202501:22:44Tap to summarizeBrooke and Tyler invite Lydia Suen, Lead Writer of the Cosmere RPG, and Lyla McBeath Fujiwara, Stonewalkers Adventure Book Lead, to discuss the digital release of the Cosmere RPG and the Stonewalkers campaign. We discuss Lydia and Lyla's path to becoming worldbuilders, the mechanics of the Cosmere RPG's Plotweaver System, and how the Stonewalkers campaign went from idea to full campaign. This episode does not include major spoilers for the Stonewalkers campaign and can be listened to by gamers and non-gamers alike. #AlmostAllSpoilers Follow Brotherwise on Socials to get more news about the launch and all their exciting projects. Instagram: @brotherwisegames @cosmererpg Bluesky: @brotherwisegames.bsky.social TikTok: @brotherwisegames YouTube: @brotherwisegames Threads: @brotherwisegames Brotherwise Games Discord Launch Party. Friday, July 25. 11am PT/2pm ET Worldhopper Ball Reunion Live Stream. Saturday, July 26. 1pm PT/3pm ET Shard of Opportunity. A Cosmere RPG Web Series. An actual play of the Cosmere RPG split into two different groups. One following the canon stories (Tyler is here!) produced by Brotherwise and one homebrewing their own tales. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 176: Stormfather & the New Oathpact
Jul 8, 202501:35:33Tap to summarizeBrooke and Tyler finally take a chance at defining the most complicated being in the Cosmere. Is the Stormfather a spren, a cognitive shadow, the last remnant of a dying god, or something in between? Then we transition to explore what happens as one great power ends during Wind and Truth and another is born with the creation of the New Oathpact. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 175: True Battle for the Cosmere ( feat. Jen Neal from Dragonsteel )
Jun 24, 202501:33:45Tap to summarizeBrooke and Tyler have their first return guest as Jen Neal ( Creative Development at Dragonsteel ) helps get a handle on what comes next for the Cosmere after the climactic ending of Wind and Truth. Together the trio looks at how Retribution will impact the ecology and characters on Roshar, the coming clash with Harmony, and how the true battle has only just begun. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 174: Birth of Retribution
Jun 10, 202501:53:05Tap to summarizeBrooke and Tyler clash atop the tower of Urithiru to understand exactly what happened in the final chapters of Wind and Truth.We explore Dalinar's ascension, his conversation with Nohadon, the renunciation of oaths, and the birth of the Cosmere's greatest villain—Retribution. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 173: Mishram & the Recreance
May 27, 202501:33:20Tap to summarizeBrooke 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 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 172: Music Theory Across the Cosmere ( feat. Krishna and Paul )
May 13, 202501:52:33Tap to summarizeBrooke 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 Follow Paul-chan Songs/clips that can be heard in this episode: Whitacre - Sleep Example of tritones Saint-Saens - Danse Macabre Gayatri Mantra from Battlestar Galactica Example of atonal music Sanskrit chanting Katie Payne Artwork that you could win Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 171: The Fourth Moon
Apr 29, 202501:38:27Tap to summarizeBrooke 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 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 170: TikTok ChitChat ( feat. malinda.the.grey )
Apr 15, 202501:52:22Tap to summarizeBrooke and Tyler invite Tik Tok and Instagram content creator @malinda.the.grey 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 Instagram Youtube Full Linktree Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
Transcribe →Episode 169: Arms Race & the Oathpact
Apr 2, 202501:47:45Tap to summarizeBrooke 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 Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.
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