
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

Feb 28, 2024 • 37min
Trying out "Cold Case" Ice Cream! — Intentionally Blank Ep. 143
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!

Feb 21, 2024 • 29min
Pure Muppet "Muppet Movies"— Intentionally Blank Ep. 142
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.

Feb 14, 2024 • 32min
Our Long Forgotten Trunk Novels — Intentionally Blank Ep. 141
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

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Feb 7, 2024 • 27min
Hugos, Oscars, and Turtles? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 140
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.

Jan 31, 2024 • 31min
Caribbean Island Adventures — Intentionally Blank Ep. 139
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.

Jan 24, 2024 • 41min
The Infamous Ice Cream Tier List — Intentionally Blank Ep. 138
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.

Jan 17, 2024 • 34min
Our 2023 Year in Review — Intentionally Blank Ep. 137
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.

Jan 10, 2024 • 33min
Finally Reviewing "Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse" — Intentionally Blank Ep. 136
Dan and Brandon finally review 'Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse' and debate the competence of the thieves in a butter heist. They discuss the origins of the term 'Viking' and question if the Dutch consider themselves Vikings. The hosts analyze the artistic styles in the movie and explore character development and the multiverse concept.

Jan 3, 2024 • 32min
The Best Action Movie of the Year — Intentionally Blank Ep. 135
Discussion on the hit film RRR, a miraculous win in a favorite game, preferred go-to games, and the wonders of RRR. Topics include a food heist with black market meat, stealth strategy in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, preference for Serious Sam 2, over-the-top action scenes in a mythological hero movie, twist and redemption in the plot, and the importance of third act action scenes in movies.

Dec 27, 2023 • 34min
Anything but "Into the Spider-Verse!" — Intentionally Blank Ep. 134
This week on the podcast, Dan and Brandon discuss a food heist involving Kit Kats, strange items on their shelf, their Ferrari collections, snack food tie-ins to popular franchises, creative ideas for menu incorporation, and the idea of putting a shelf life on board games.