Cosmere Conversations

Brooke and Tyler explore the secret sects that currently exist and are operating to influence events on Roshar. From the Ghostbloods and Sons of Honor to the Sleepless and Seventeenth Shard- no secret society will escape our gaze. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler explore two of the known Cosmere gamebreakers - Lift & Renarin. Each character is special in ways that introduce fundamental contradictions to the existing magic systems. How will this uniqueness play out in the future and is it possible other gamebreakers could play into the far future of the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original...

Brooke and Tyler continue their journey into the future of Cosmere crossovers. Fabrials may have been developed on Roshar but the method of combining machines and investiture certainly is primed for an industrial revolution. What happens as the technology of each Cosmere world begins to be shared between planets? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by D...

Brooke and Tyler heed the call of the fans and talk compounding, Shard crossovers, and different magical combinations that may (or may not) exist in the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler mine the mysterious mountain that makes up Shallan's past and try to answer one of the great Rosharian riddles. #AllSpoilers Herald Chanarach - Patron of the Dustbringers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler create a whole new Cosmere World! Borrowing a worldbuilding outline from fantasy author N.K. Jemisin, we use a currently unknown Shardworld as the template for our own crazy creation. A 100th episode special! #AllSpoilers Invention Shardworld Map Want to add your own details? Follow the link N.K. Jemisin on Ezra Klein Podcast Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Or...

Brooke and Tyler discuss the major news in the Cosmere as of March 2022 with commentary on some of Brandon's most recent spoiler streams, fan questions, and announcements. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler open their textbooks and take a deeper look at Five Scholars. Masters of Awakening, Creators of New Magics, Harbingers of War? Who are the Five Scholars and what is their legacy throughout the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler have a not-quite Cosmere convo as they discuss the non-canon Aether of Night novel and the implications of incorporating Aether as a magic system in the broader Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler discuss the rough draft for a First of the Sun story entitled "Kingmaker" that Brandon read during the Cytonic press tour. This non-canon story gives a glimpse at the far future of the Cosmere. Followed by some feedback from the fans. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler lean heavily on their speculation powers as they discuss the Stormlight Archive Blurbs on the back of the hardcover/paperback versions of the novels. Each blurb is written from the perspective of an in-world Sleepless and every word is dripping with unexpected foreshadowing. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radian...

Brooke and Tyler celebrate Koloss Head Munching Day by discussing the official State of The Sanderson 2021 and the Spoiler Stream that Brandon did in December 2021. #AllSpoilers State of the Sanderson 2021 Spoiler Stream Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler travel to the nightmare world to hear the tale of a dog who wanted to be a dragon and learn how the meaning of stories is the meaning we give to them. Kaladin's lowest point is made a small bit better, propelling him to the epic conclusion of RoW. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler discuss the most peculiar and meaningful tale so far. Is Hoid's story of a tricked Moon spirit one that explains all the mysteries of the Cosmere? How are the three Shards connected? What are the implications for Roshar? What does it all mean?! We do our best to untangle the web and end with more questions than we began. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Pa...

Brooke and Tyler discuss the two versions of The Girl Who Looked Up and its significance to Shallan and the greater Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Chapter 25 - The Girl Who Looked Up Chapter 82 - The Girl Who Stood Up Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler journey across Roshar by land and sea with the Cosmere's greatest storyteller. We break down Hoid's stories to Kaladin from WoK & WoR and speculate about their meaning for the end of SA5 and the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Aaron to the podcast to discuss everyone's favorite form of future sight- the Death Rattles! The Cosmere Nerd Triforce aligns with spreadsheets, lots of quotes, and some truly crazy theories. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler read and discuss the entirety of the Sixth of the Dusk sequel chapter that Brandon released at the Rhythm of War launch party in 2020. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the revelations from JordanCon 2021 where Brandon answered multiple fan questions directly about Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler discuss the secrets hidden within Rhythm of War's Ars Arcanum. Soulcasters, stoneshapers, and mysteries galore. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler catalog each of the major Worldhoppers who appear in Rhythm of War and their role in the greater Cosmere. The presence of even one Worldhopper used to be the highlight of a Cosmere-aware reader's day but RoW takes the easter eggs to a new level that is likely to continue as the story unfolds. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David...

Brooke and Tyler bow down before the great Jasnah Kholin and discuss her backstory, relationships, the challenges and traumas she has overcome, and her role in the political center of Roshar with a dash of Cosmere-wide speculations. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke & Tyler discuss all the different types of emulsifiers on Roshar and throughout the Cosmere. The Middle Path is a recurring theme that is continually presented as an alternative to the traditional good/bad storytelling and emulsifiers are the key to complete understanding. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by Da...

Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Kailee of the Ivory System to discuss Shallan, the Cosmere, and real-world Dissociative Identity Disorder. Kailee has been diagnosed with DID and has a Masters degree focused on trauma-informed education. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Brooke and Tyler go step by step through the life of Shallan in an attempt to organize her messy and chaotic story. We answer when does she bond a spren, what are the differences in her blades, does she have plate, and everything all the way through the events of RoW. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier . "Radiant" by David Gruwier.