The hosts kick off with a hilarious tale of avocado thieves, blending comedy with serious themes. They then dive into what truly makes a compelling villain, analyzing iconic characters like Gollum and Captain Hook. Visual design and character depth take center stage, as they dissect monsters from movies and discuss how their design can sometimes overshadow narrative. The conversation flows through the evolution of beloved villains, exploring their origins and cultural impact while maintaining a witty and engaging tone throughout.

Brandon Sanderson, an acclaimed fantasy author, joins Dan Wells, a master of horror and science fiction, to discuss the evolution of gaming. They reflect on the impact of youth gaming habits and the nostalgia of the Wii era. Virtual reality intrigues them, especially its potential beyond entertainment, while they critique the exploitative nature of mobile gaming. Recommendations for quality mobile games emerge, alongside a discussion on the balancing act between productivity and gaming. Their insights blend personal anecdotes with thoughtful commentary on the gaming landscape.

Authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the history of gaming, including the rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, memories of classic video games, evolution of consoles, childhood friendships, and design challenges in gaming.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells reminisce about their favorite arcade games. They discuss the puzzle-like formulas in Nolan movies and reflect on the evolution of gaming from arcades to home consoles. The conversation covers flawed arcade incentives, timer mechanics, and the nostalgic rise and fall of arcades versus home gaming.

Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and author/podcaster Dan Wells discuss ghosts, bad story ideas, historical figures heists, Ready Player 1, Bigfoot, Shakespeare authorship debate, and secret novels in an entertaining and humorous podcast episode.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and author Dan Wells discuss their bucket list aspirations, including changing a Magic the Gathering card and visiting the 7 wonders of the world. They also talk about their dream destinations, media projects they'd like to be a part of, and the allure of space tourism.

Bestselling fantasy author, Brandon Sanderson, and acclaimed author/podcaster, Dan Wells, discuss humorous conspiracy theories like Disney movie titles, glitter conspiracies, fake snow by Bill Gates, hidden planets, flat earth, hollow earth, and more in an entertaining and light-hearted manner on this podcast.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and thriller/horror author Dan Wells discuss linguistic puns in East Asian languages, a food heist, the concept of nostalgia, societal morality shifts, unity in past eras, music and fashion trends, news reliability, economic peaks, and modern nostalgia for food and cuisine.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and author Dan Wells discuss their dislike for various media, from Marvel Eternals to The Hobbit films. They delve into the shortcomings of adaptations like the Harry Potter movies and share their opinions on modern storytelling trends. The conversation also touches on the portrayal of iconic heroes and the nostalgic period of art, highlighting the importance of character development and redemption arcs in storytelling.

Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and acclaimed author Dan Wells discuss post-apocalyptic worlds, the Planet of the Apes franchise, Waterworld, Fallout video games, and the enduring fascination with post-apocalyptic themes in storytelling.