Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast

We discuss the origins and motivations of offworlders that show up in latest Mistborn book! Besides the obvious Lost Metal spoilers, there's a lot of cosmere references in this one! Our cast today is Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (GatorGirl), Jessie (LadyLameness), and Marvin (Paleo)! We're back to weekly podcasts for a bit, at least through December. Thumbnail is by Botanica Xu: https://ww...

In this episode, we discuss, well, maybe a single word about Harmony. Big Lost Metal spoilers on this one! Our cast today is Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Rosemary (Kaymyth)! We're back to weekly podcasts for a bit, at least through December. Thumbnail is by Connor Chamberlain: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Harmony_(Connor_Chamberlain).jpg 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:41 Discord 0:11:30...

It's our final reactions show on The Lost Metal! Yet more thoughts on characters, Trell stuff, cosmere stuff, and a surprising amount of Sel stuff more in-depth than you'd expect. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Rosemary (Kaymyth), Matt (Comatose), Kadie (Aon Ene), and Ala (Rasarr)! Dragonsteel Prime Sample Chapters: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/dragonsteel-prime-chapter-25-bridge-four-1/ A...

On this episode of Shardcast, we have to finally talk about answers about Trell, which we at last got in The Lost Metal. No spoilers in the description, but if you've read the book, you know what this is about! Big Lost Metal spoilers immediately, and we talk about all sorts of arcane cosmere stuff too. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), and Evgeni (Argent)! Thumbn...

It's time for our second reactions video on The Lost Metal, the final Wax & Wayne novel! How did this stack up to other books in Mistborn Era 2? Well more opinions are here! Enjoy! This one is also a bit of a sequel from Lost Previews too! This week we have Danielle (FelCandy), Marvin (Paleo), Joshua (jofwu), Jessie (Lady Lameness), and Veronica (Cheyenne Sedai)! 00:00 Introductions 2:09 Show & Te...

The Lost Metal, the final Mistborn Era 2 book is out, and you know we have so many full book, spoilery reactions for you this episode of Shardcast! We start with a short spoiler-free section and then go into full spoilers, and it's full cosmere spoilers too! We have so much to say! Also, this has some swanky visual changes for you. It's the end of an era, but beginning of a new one! And don't worr...

It's time for Splintercast again! This time we are talking about House of the Dragon season 1. Pretty much everyone was disappointed with Game of Thrones season 8, so how did the prequel series go? As it happens, really well! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), David (Windrunner), Jessie (Lady Lameness), and Matt (Comatose)! 00:00 Introductions and General Thoughts 10:57 Season 1 Discussion 2:27:55...

In this final episode of The Lost Previews, we discuss chapters 16 to 18! We can't wait for the release next week! 00:00 Introductions 01:00 Chapter 16 11:25 Chapter 17 21:45 Chapter 18 34:10 Scadrian Numerals Chapters 16 to 18 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/11/07/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-sixteen-through-eighteen/ Thumbnail art is by Elisgardor: https://coppermind.ne...

This week on The Lost Previews, we talk about chapters 14 and 15 of The Lost Metal! 00:00 Introductions 00:40 Chapter 14 10:20 Chapter 15 Chapters 14 and 15 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/10/31/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-fourteen-and-fifteen/ Thumbnail art is the Alloy of Law Graphic Audio cover by Alex Allen: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:AoL.jpg If you like our co...

It's our last Rhythm of War topic for 2022, and our last Shardcast before The Lost Metal! It's Adolin and Maya, because we've never done a dedicated cast on Adolin even before RoW. We talk about Adolin and Sadeas, pronunciation, ADOLINBLADE, how amazing Adolin and Maya are, and whether Maya will be healed. Also featuring a ghostly pumpkin. This episode, we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Jessie (L...

It's the very last SpanReads for 2022, ending with the cosmere implications for Bands of Mourning! This episode, we have Jessie (Lady Lameness), Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), and Rosemary (Kaymyth)! Thumbnail art is the Polish cover, by Dominik Broniek: https://www.empik.com/zalobne-opaski-sanderson-brandon,p1120930079,ksiazka-p If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://...

The Lost Previews continue with a short chapter 12 followed by rather spicy chapter 13! 00:00 Introductions 00:40 Chapter 12 08:30 Chapter 13 Chapters 12 and 13 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/10/24/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-twelve-and-thirteen/ Thumbnail art is by Ashley Coad: https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/y004yj/painted_a_scene_from_lost_metal_ch...

This week on SpanReads, we are talking about magic in The Bands of Mourning! I'm sure nothing important happened in this one. This episode, we have Jessie (Lady Lameness), Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), and Rosemary (Kaymyth)! SpanReads is a weekly series! Due to preview chapters, these will now be coming out Thursday for the last few weeks. Check out our 2022 schedule here: https://ww...

Continuing on from last week, we talk about chapters 10 and 11 of The Lost Metal! 00:00 Introductions 00:30 Chapter 10 16:50 Chapter 11 Chapters 10 and 11 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/10/17/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-ten-and-eleven/ Thumbnail image is the Polish cover for Lost Metal: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02RjckYZCw88u97A9FRHnMYE5MNi8...

Today we have a special episode, talking with author Janci Patterson on Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, along with some stuff about the Cytoverse. We also randomly talk about dog bones and weresharks. It's lots of fun! In addition to Janci, we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), and Kadie (Aon Ene). Sinking City (one of Janci's books): Chapters: https://www.amazon.com/Sinking-City-Skilled-Book-1-ebo...

This week on SpanReads, we are talking about characters and relationships in The Bands of Mourning! This episode, we have Jessie (Lady Lameness), Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), and Rosemary (Kaymyth)! SpanReads is a weekly series! Due to preview chapters, these will now be coming out Thursday for the last few weeks. Check out our 2022 schedule here: https://www.17thshard.com/news/featu...

Lost Metal sample chapters continue, and we have two weeks to catch up on! Beginning with next week, we should be back to a weekly schedule. 00:00 Introductions 00:44 Chapters 5, 7 & 9 16:58 Chapters 6 & 8 34:25 Broadsheet Chapters 5-8 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/10/03/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-5-8/ Chapter 9 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/10/10/read-the-lost...

This week on SpanReads, we are onto The Bands of Mourning! What did we think on a reread? Stay tuned to find out. This episode, we have Jessie (Lady Lameness), Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), and Rosemary (Kaymyth)! 00:00 Introductions 1:16 Recap 10:50 Reactions SpanReads is a weekly series! Due to preview chapters, these will now be coming out Thursday for the last few weeks. Check out...

The very last Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians book, Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, is out and the series is finally done! This is co-written by Janci Patterson and Brandon Sanderson. It's been a long road since 2007 since these started, and we've never done an Alcatraz episode on the show just due to timing. So, what did we think of this conclusion? Stay tuned to find out. This episode, we hav...

This week on SpanReads, we are discussing the cosmere implications of Shadows of Self, and ah, there's quite a bit of them! This episode, we have Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Ian (Weiry), Rosemary (Kaymyth), and Ben (Overlord Jebus)! SpanReads is a weekly series! Due to preview chapters, these will now be coming out Thursday (for real this time) for the last few weeks. Che...

Lost Metal sample chapters have begun, and so it's time for The Lost Previews to return! These will be coming out weekly. 00:00 Introductions and Summary 1:56 Chapters 3 & 4 Chapters 3 & 4 on Tor.com: https://www.tor.com/2022/09/26/read-the-lost-metal-by-brandon-sanderson-chapters-3-4/ Thumbnail image is the Spanish cover for Lost Metal: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:TLM_ES_Cover.jpeg If you li...

In this inaugural episode of Splintercast (or is it a revival?), we take a look at the Cradle series by Will Wight! As you're used to from Shardcast, there's lots to talk about. Splintercast is a new spin-off series where we discuss media outside Brandon's works and the cosmere. New episodes will come out sporadically, don't expect this to become a regular thing! This episode we have Ala (Rasarr),...

This week on SpanReads, we are discussing the magic in Shadows of Self! This episode, we have Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Ian (Weiry), Rosemary (Kaymyth), and Ben (Overlord Jebus)! SpanReads is a weekly series! Due to preview chapters, these will now be coming out Thursday starting next week. Check out our 2022 schedule here: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/were-s...

With the high likelihood of cosmere adaptations being announced soon, we thought we would talk about it. We discuss community expectations, what service would get this, potential changes, and more! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Alyx (Feather), Grace (thegatorgirl), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Veronica (Cheyenne Sedai), and featuring a special guest who knows stuff about the industry, Zack (Suda)!...

It's time to talk about the characters and relationships in Shadows of Self, the second Mistborn Era 2 book! This episode, we have Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Ian (Weiry), Rosemary (Kaymyth), and Ben (Overlord Jebus)! SpanReads is a weekly series, coming every Wednesday! Check out our 2022 schedule here: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/were-starting-a-reread-podca...