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May 8, 2024 • 30min

The Working Man's Podcast — Intentionally Blank Ep. 153

Brandon Sanderson recounts his high roller adventures in Las Vegas, mixing humor with surreal experiences. He dives into the bizarre world of Omega Mart and shares quirky family moments filled with plush spray bottles. The discussion humorously contrasts blue-collar roots with luxury living, as they explore perceptions of various cars linked to social classes. Reflecting on Vegas's vibrant duality, the insights range from concerts to absurdities of wealth, making for a light-hearted yet thought-provoking conversation.
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May 1, 2024 • 33min

Advice Your Parents Never Gave You ... But We Will! — Intentionally Blank Ep. 152

Daddy Sanderson and father Wells offer dad advice on college, housing market, and relationships. Topics include college majors, financial stresses, navigating education, housing market predictions, choosing partners with shared values for drama-free relationships.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 32min

Navigating The Publishing Industry — Intentionally Blank Ep. 151

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and co-host Dan Wells discuss the complexities of book publishing, sharing crazy signing stories, the challenges of book publicity, and the struggles of the film industry. They touch on topics like the economics of publishing, the midlist, and the evolving strategies of book promotion.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 27min

Who is Papa Fortnite? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 150

Authors discuss the interconnected universe of Anne Rice books, Papa Fortnite's appearance and contributions, a friend's cameo in 'End Game', voice acting in animation, and the benefits of neural feedback therapy on brain waves.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 31min

The Origin of Dragonsteel — Intentionally Blank Ep. 149

Brandon Sanderson and special guest Emily Sanderson discuss the origins of Dragonsteel, sharing insights on company growth, early entrepreneurial steps, challenges in early company growth, and future-proofing book writing. They reflect on their journey from the start of Dragonsteel to the current era, highlighting key milestones and lessons learned along the way.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 27min

How Do We Get the Nacho Cheese on the Naked Man? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 148

Authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss cheesy 80s action movies, pretzel monsters, and the evolution of movie genres. They analyze the iconic films of the 80s, explore the transformation of the Rambo series, and compare action movie parodies in UHF. The conversation delves into the changing landscape of action movie heroes, from muscular protagonists to smarter, more nuanced characters.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 30min

The Future of Pop Culture? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 147

Bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells speculate on the future of storytelling post-superhero boom, reflecting on past trends and predicting the next big blockbusters. They discuss challenges of book-to-film adaptations and the evolution of TV shows towards long-form storytelling.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 29min

Brandon Wrote ANOTHER Secret Project? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 146

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.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 32min

Kermit Vs Apollo Creed — Intentionally Blank Ep. 145

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.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 34min

Freshly Baked with Intentionally Blank Ep. 144

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.

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