
Intentionally Blank
Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
Latest episodes

Jan 12, 2022 • 45min
One Nerd in Omaha!
Brandon and Dan start off trying to make a good idea from a bad one then turn the topic of their conversation to their convention experiences and their journey to getting published through the convention scene.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Jan 5, 2022 • 46min
A Visit From the Suckfairy
Brandon and Dan talk about favorite things from their youth that have been visited by the “suckfairy.” A mystical creature of pure cynicism that makes even the most beloved parts of your youth terrible to revisit. From books to tv shows, almost nothing is safe. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 29, 2021 • 40min
Video Game Doppelgängers
Brandon and Dan each take a quiz to figure out who their video game doppelgängers are with their standard meandering conversation, then discuss the merits of the quiz and give it a letter-grade.Character Quiz: https://brainfall.com/quizzes/what-video-game-character-are-you/You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 22, 2021 • 42min
I Don’t Want Extra Powers, Just Let Me Shoot People!
Brandon and Dan talk about their video game journeys from their childhood and about the different types of games their most interested in playing as adults.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 15, 2021 • 35min
Dan Talks About His Famous Friends
Dan talks about his famous friend John de Lancie that segues into a discussion about different types and levels of fame.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 8, 2021 • 46min
The Wheel of Time Talk Show
SPOILER WARNING—Brandon and Dan discuss the first four episodes of The Wheel of Time TV show as well as their respective experiences while working in and with Hollywood, the need to adapt things for screen, as well as how Brandon was involved in the series.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 1, 2021 • 45min
Live From FanX! Alternate Dimensions
Brandon and Dan discuss alternate dimensions and other branching points in their lives and careers. Filmed in front of a live audience at the 2021 FanX convention in Salt Lake City.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 24, 2021 • 41min
Live From FanX! Fixing Bad Stories
Live From FanX! — Ep. 25 of Intentionally BlankDan helps fix Brandon’s bad ideas! Vikings versus Cuthulu, no problem! Boy raised by dragons, Dan’s got you covered. Filmed in front of a live audience at the 2021 FanX convention in Salt Lake City.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 17, 2021 • 44min
Still Talkin' About Music
Brandon and Dan continue a discussion from an earlier episode about music. In today’s episode they take about music they listen to while writing, specific theme songs for their books as well as diving into popular music with regular tangents along the way.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 10, 2021 • 42min
Sting's Fan Club: #1—Dune
Brandon and Dan start this podcast talking about the travesty that is the removal of Sting from Dune 2021 then discuss the film at large and, for once, stay on topic for the entire episode.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson