

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 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
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 23min
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.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 14min
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.

May 14, 2024 • 58min
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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
Episode 148: Storming Theories - Yumi
Yumi, linked to Nightmare Painter & Stormlight Archive, Midnight Essence power, Yoki-Hijo abilities, where is Virtuosity, deep dive into Cosmere magic, linguistic choices in storytelling, creativity through rituals, character analysis, spren bonding through art, awakened machines, yellow investiture significance

Apr 16, 2024 • 41min
Episode 147: Words of Brandon Vol. 8
Brooke and Tyler catch up with all the real-world happenings in the fandom. We discuss all we've learned about Isle of the Emberdark, the Words of Radiance Letherbound campaign, and review fan questions to Brandon. #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode 146: Storming Theories - Tress ( feat. Jen Neal from Dragonsteel )
Brooke and Tyler invite Jennifer Neal, Creative Development at Dragonsteel, to join the podcast and discuss all the connections between Tress of the Emerald Sea and Stormlight Archive. In an effort to prepare ourselves for SA5 we'll be doing a look back at the Cosmere Secret Projects from 2023. #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 29min
Episode 145: TSM - Cosmere Connections
Brooke and Tyler conclude the Sunlit Man book club by exploring all the off-world connections in the final secret project in the Year of Sanderson. Who are the Night Brigade and what is their mission? What are the Scadrians doing on Canticle? And are there some strange time-shenanigans going down in the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 144: TSM - The People of Canticle
Brooke and Tyler become nosy neighbors to investigate the new kids on the block living on the wild world of Canticle. Who are the Threnodites who've made this dangerous place their home? Finally, we try to answer the immense philosophical question of "when does a person become permanently connected to a place?" #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Feb 20, 2024 • 2h 4min
Episode 143: TSM - The Planet of Canticle
Brooke and Tyler dive deep into the core of Canticle in the longest episode ever. We question how the geography, the investiture, and the people all blend together to create the strangest planet in the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 37min
Episode 142: TSM - Nomad to Zellion
Brooke and Tyler skip along with Nomad on his journey through The Sunlit Man and discover his personal and spiritual arc to become Zellion. #AllSpoilers
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Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.