
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

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Oct 11, 2023 • 34min
Meeting the real-life "Skar!" — Ep. 123 of Intentionally Blank
Brandon is joined by Ethan, Head of Security at Dragonsteel and Skar of Bridge 4, as they discuss Ethan's military experiences, the challenges of bureaucracy within the military, being in combat, and the difficulties of writing in challenging conditions.

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Oct 4, 2023 • 35min
Theme Park Adventures
In this podcast, Brandon and Dan discuss various interesting topics related to theme parks. They talk about a food heist in Norway, traveling experiences in Europe, the origin of the Smurfs, their dislike for theme parks, roller coaster reactions, and water park traditions.

Sep 27, 2023 • 32min
Mission Stories from Around the World — Ep. 121 of Intentionally Blank
This week Brandon and Dan dig into the world of other languages and the hilarious mishaps that one can run into, how Brandon once ate a literal burning Squid, and Dan discusses how other countries react to US-based food.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blankhttps://youtu.be/eeGbd9kwH_UCan be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 20, 2023 • 39min
Culinary Catastrophes — Ep. 120 of Intentionally Blank
This week, Brandon and Dan discuss their worst food stories, how Brandon has been stopped by the TSA for Magic the Gathering Cards, and how the candy industry tries to make “cool” candy for kids.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank • Brandon and Dan Kind of Beg for Stuff... Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 13, 2023 • 44min
Brandon and Dan Kind of Beg for Stuff — Ep. 119 of Intentionally Blank
Brandon and Dan discuss food heists and bad story ideas, including Vikings vs. Cthulhu and Titanic 2: Sink Harder. They also talk about creating T-shirts for the Dragonsteel event based on their ideas. The hosts delve into the story of the bear-gler, discuss receiving free stuff from a listener at Riot, and their gaming setup and preferences. They share charming encounters, dreams of owning an island, and writing in the Pacific Northwest.

Sep 6, 2023 • 40min
Toy Box Chronicles — Ep. 118 of Intentionally Blank
Dan and Brandon fondly reminisce about their childhood toys. From G.I. Joes to Transformers: they take a trip down memory lane as they recall the toys that fueled their imagination. The Unofficial A.I. Bearglur: https://imgur.com/a/w83uQsz🍔 Food Heists:“The Great Maple Syrup Heist” - Episode 48 (5:27-10:40) https://youtu.be/oIxK5pqpDWY?feature=shared&t=327vs“The Edelstahlkugel” - Episode 82 (3:32-11:30) https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?feature=shared&t=212🔥 Bad Story Ideas:Vikings vs. Cthulhu - Episode 25 (7:30-14:00) https://youtu.be/p1YmbKqlTh8?feature=shared&t=450vsWeekend at Vader's with an Actual Zombie - Episode 95 (3:45-9:05)https://youtu.be/BCpoPlGoJdA?feature=shared&t=225And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: https://forms.gle/1spfk1vqst8LY6Hs8Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out!Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blankhttps://youtu.be/iW4fFmhoYucCan be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Aug 30, 2023 • 38min
Our Entire History with Ninja Turtles — Ep. 117 of Intentionally Blank
Brandon and Dan discuss the new TMNT movie, compare it to other animated releases, dive into history and appreciation of Ninja Turtles, explore gritty origins, unique art style, and mutants in the film.

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Aug 23, 2023 • 49min
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning — Ep. 116 of Intentionally Blank
The hosts discuss mental health as a temporary condition and a funny car key incident. They talk about a bizarre Wendy's food heist and framing book manuscripts. They also share their rankings and opinions of the Mission Impossible movies and discuss character development and casting choices.

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Aug 16, 2023 • 55min
Greatest Dead Fantasy Authors — Ep. 115 of Intentionally Blank
The hosts discuss tomato thefts in India and debate the motives behind them. They reflect on the impact of J.R.R. Tolkien's work on fantasy literature and his influence on constructed languages. They also talk about their excitement for playing Magic: The Gathering and explore the rivalry between Wheel of Time and Good Kind fandoms.

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Aug 9, 2023 • 50min
Best Living Fantasy Authors — Ep. 114 of Intentionally Blank
Brandon and Dan discuss a heist and then share their top five living fantasy authors. They talk about criteria for selecting authors, discuss their impact and famous works, and debate ranking factors. Honorable mentions include Guy Gabriel Kay and Philip Pullman.