Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss a failed brisket theft, legal battles around organ collecting, metallurgy of Coke, and upcoming crowdfunding campaign challenges. They also delve into handling book series, writing challenges, and effective book publicity strategies.

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the idea of Muppet versions of Best Picture winners, trading lunch meat for drugs, the success of Top Gun Maverick, and the challenges of legacy sequels in Hollywood.

Join Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they taste test freshly baked bread with Brandon's father, reminisce about their parents, trying different bread varieties, exploring flour types, and sharing childhood memories in a light-hearted conversation.

In this episode, the hosts embark on a thrilling ice cream tasting adventure, analyzing unique flavors like 'Flight Risk' and 'Bring Me A Hard Chunk'. They playfully engage in flavor detection, banter about cookie gangs, and explore the mystery behind each ice cream concoction. Join them as they become Ace Ice Cream Detectives in a fun and hilarious exploration of Cold Case ice cream!

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss their favorite Muppet characters and movies, including Muppets in Space and A Christmas Carol. They explore non-Muppet muppet movies like Dark Crystal and Fraggle Rock, while also touching on legacy sequels and the impact of iconic characters like Kermit.

This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the novels they left in their "trunk" that have never seen the light of day since they were published. Along with these fascinating tales, Dan talks about his dislike of Denver, and Brandon talks about the "industry" writers belong in. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/B0MC28qit44Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available.Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson(0:00) - Dans Shameless Self Promotion(0:40) - What "Industry" writers work in(2:20) - Dan's Weekly Food Heist(5:19) - Denver Slander(8:40) - Trunk Novel Talk(10:15) - Dans one published Trunk Novel(11:04) - Brandon's First Trunk Novel(13:52) - Dan's First Novel(15:36) - Dans Third Novel(19:10) - Brandon's Second Novel(21:10) - Brandon's Fourth Novel(22:27) - Mistborn Prime(23:29) - Smaller Stake Stories (24:33) - Dans Fifth Novel (27:00) - Brandon's Division of Trunk Novels(28:31) - POSSIBLY Revising older Brandon Novels(31:49) - Dan Forgets an Entire Book He Wrote(33:00) - The Remaining Brandon Trunk Novels(33:42) - Dan Finds his 4th novel(34:42) - Closing Thoughts

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the Hugo Awards and other award shows. They also talk about tortoise care, British slang, and controversies surrounding the Hugo Awards. The chapter descriptions include discussions on tortoise care, raising endangered turtles, 'fly tipping', and the need for reform in the awards system.

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss their 2023 Caribbean adventures, including Brandon becoming a Knight Radiant, Dan's near-poisoning experience, and a Breaking Bad level food heist. They share snorkeling stories, swimming with stingrays, and exploring bioluminescent bays. They also talk about New Year's Eve celebrations, past and future, and engage in a playful debate about hypothetical possessions on a desert island.

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells rank and discuss unique ice cream flavors, while sharing a funny story of a failed butter theft. They also discuss redemption, skill mastery, and express their opinions on a Christmas food tier list. The hosts share their preferences and thoughts on various ice cream flavors, including lactose-free options and their favorite flavor.

Join Dan and Brandon as they review their favorite video games, TV shows, films, and books of 2023. From a Dr. Pepper syrup heist to Marvel movie critiques, this episode covers it all. Plus, insights on medication transitions and YouTube recommendations.