Shardcast: The Brandon Sanderson Podcast

We're continuing talk about Fires of December and demons, and this time we are talking about the Prophet there. And of course, a whole bunch of cosmere stuff with it. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Jae (jofwu). Thumbnail art is by Tran Nguyen: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Less_a_Sword,_More_a_Spike_by_Tran_Nguyen.jpg A link to our last episode, which this is a continuation of: https://youtu.be/qB3wxBu6ZyI 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:15 The Prophet timeline stuff 0:27:26 Is he an Elantrian? 0:37:16 Megalith seal 0:58:06 Hemalurgy-adjacent spikes 1:13:17 Purifying Breath 1:30:37 More...

This episode, we are digging into the lore of the demons and the Megalith from Fires of December. And... well, we sure go everywhere else in the cosmere, too. Get your bingo cards ready, because we don't even talk about the Megalith seal in this one. That'll be next time. We have the classic crew today: Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Grace (thegatorgirl). Thumbnail art is the Map of Kingseat by the incredible Tran Nguyen: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Map_of_Kingseat_by_Tran_Nguyen.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions 0:06:04 Unnecessary terminology discussion (what's new) 0:13:44 Demon basics 0:21:21 Megalith...

The Fires of December is out to backers! What did we think? Stay tuned to find out! We have a short spoiler-free section if you haven't read it yet, but then we quickly get into spoilers! We have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Veronica (Cheyenne Sedai), Bonnie (Cosmeregirl), and Adim (AAKS)! Thumbnail art (and interior art) is done by the incredible Tran Nguyen: https://www.mynameistran.com/ You can find all the interior art in Fires of December on Brandon's site: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/standalones-cosmere 0:00:00 Introductions / Show & Tell 0:02:12 Non-spoiler Section 0:11:03 Spoiler Thoughts 0:47:50 Chapter 41, Style 1:02:14 Setting 1:12:18 Other Characters 1:19:46 Lore 2:21:09 Who's...

Today, we are sitting back down with Janci Patterson to discuss the new Cytoverse novel, Blightfall! We have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Will (#1 Taln Fan), and of course, Janci herself! 0:00:00 Intros 0:01:38 Non-spoiler section 0:09:15 Spoiler section If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is...

Blightfall, the first book of Riftwake is out! This is the follow-up to the Skyward series, written by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. What did we think? Well, stay tuned to find out! (Please note there are some Skyward series spoilers in this episode, but that is also true of Blightfall itself.) This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Evgeni (Argent), Ene (AonEne), and Will (#1 Taln Fan)! Thumbnail is the US cover of Blightfall. 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:45 Disclaimer on reaction episodes 0:04:46 Non-spoiler thoughts 0:13:47 (Non-spoiler) Is it worthy sequel? 0:23:21 (Non-spoiler) Entry point to the series 0:30:24 Spoiler thoughts begin! 0:56:18 CW...

We are finally caught up with WoBs! Wow, incredible. We discuss some news and the upcoming releases, some Intent shenanigans with atium moon stuff. Today we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Adim (AAKS)! Thumbnail is the Scadrial system art because I have no idea what image to put on episodes like this: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Starchart_scadrial_color.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions 0:01:30 News 0:12:54 Verdant and Cultivation 0:22:46 Shards and the planets 0:41:38 Astronomical metals dealing with Intent influence 1:02:38 Screenplays into a new medium 1:11:56 Is Night the god that nurtures 1:14:35 Atium and electrum vs. Enlightened spren future sight 1:17:45 Can Honorblades...

We are ALMOST done with WoBs. I know, that is the real fantasy story, but we do finish the December spoiler stream. Wow! Then we proceed to JordanCon. We have quite a few Stormlight back half WoBs which we just go off the deep in with, which maybe you'll enjoy. Today we have Eric (Chaos), David (Windrunner), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (thegatorgirl), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Thumbnail is a promo image for War for Roshar by Amirul Hhf: https://bsky.app/profile/brotherwisegames.bsky.social/post/3mrxd7lngf724 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:57 Connections of children born in the Emberdark 0:05:32 Stormlight Back Half Prologues 0:16:05 Stormlight Back...

We're back to WoBs, but did we ever really leave? Today we talk about what is (in my opinion) the craziest WoB from the December Spoiler stream, and a whoooole bunch of Shard stuff. And mantis shrimp. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Grace (thegatorgirl)! Thumb is Autonomy by Medusa Dollmaker for the Shards of Creation game: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Shards_of_Creation_-_Autonomy_by_Medusa_Dollmaker.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions and Show & Tell 0:08:44 Can the Dor be taken up by a Vessel? 0:23:37 Creation of the Evil intentional? 0:36:53 Magic systems pre-Shattering 0:47:16 Tin Compounding 0:55:38 What...

We're back to December Spoiler Stream WoBs, just in time for the end of June, right? At least we get through a lot more of them this time! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Adim (AAKS). Cosmere Princess Reading: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/547-fanx-2025/#e16943 Chapters: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:05 Transportation, Speed of Light 0:13:36 Autonomy is a bit Dominion-y 0:23:37 Why does silver nullify shades and spores 0:26:35 Does Ed have true Vaxilian heritage? 0:28:29 Did Odium hijack Braize's original purpose? 0:37:47 Relationship between Charred and Inquisitors 0:50:32 What was the scene that was twenty years in the making? 0:55:54 Were Aona and...

On this (slightly late) Shardcast, we have so much news, including an insane Classical Scadrial reading, Devotion and Dominion art, as well as news on plans to adapt Skyward! Today we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Matt (Comatose), Ene (AonEne), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! This episode's thumbnail is the Devotion and Dominion art from Shards of Creation, by Medusa Dollmaker: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Coppermind:Artists/Medusa_Dollmaker King Raoshem Aon Pendant Lore: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/275/#e7592 Deadline's article on the Skyward adaptation: https://deadline.com/2026/05/skyward-tv-series-tomorrow-studios-brandon-sanderson-1236916283/ Classical Scadrial Reading: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/554-mcm-london-comic-con-2026/#e17193 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:57 Nexus...

Today we cover a RECORD LOW amount of WoBs from the December Spoiler Stream, and basically just talk about anti-Investiture a lot. This might be our most technical episode in a long time. Oops. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (thegatorgirl), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl) Thumbnail is our commission on spheres, by the incredible Nozomi: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-2021-art-3-54030534 For some reason we also mentioned Hope of Elantris, so here that is too: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/the-hope-of-elantris 0:00:00 Introductions 0:11:27 Are Shades made of negative Investiture? 0:31:58 Anti-Investiture vs. negative Investiture 1:13:09 Anti-Breath 1:51:52...

Today we have a bit of a different episode, where we are interviewing two actors from the Worldhopper Ball. First we have Savannah Carrasco, who played Shallan in 2024's ball (and returned in 2025 as a dancer), and Emily Whitcomb, who played Shan Elariel in 2025's. This was lots of fun, so we hope you enjoy. We also have Evgeni (Argent), Eric (Chaos), and Ene (Aon Ene)! Savannah Carrasco's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsavannahcarrasco/ Emily Whitcomb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withsincerity_emilywhitcomb/ Lift the Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebridge/ 0:00:00 Introductions 0:04:03 Familiarity with cosmere 0:17:27 Savannah's experience 0:42:43 Emily's experience 1:13:09 Kliss...

Today we are ACTUALLY talking about mysteries in Isles of the Emberdark. We are going to be FOCUSED while we talk about a bunch of tangents. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl) Thumbnail art is by Esther Hi'ilani Candari: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Iote_tug-of-war.jpg Children of the Nameless limited edition: https://subterraneanpress.com/sanderson-cotn/ Children of the Nameless trade edition: https://subterraneanpress.com/sanderson-cotn-trade/ Our Children of the Nameless episode: https://youtu.be/6el9YiphTH4 0:00:00 Introduction 0:06:38 News 0:17:59 Cakoban 0:50:31 Subastral nonsense 1:08:03 Daccwaga and Worldspinners 1:21:12 Star Tattoo Guy 1:40:08 Sazed performed...

Today, we are finally onto... well, yet more WoBs, and we have tons of Wind and Truth WoBs from the December spoiler stream. Also, we get very off track and discuss ancient Kwaan lore. In this episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Adim (AAKS). Blightfall cover: https://www.17thshard.com/news/brandon-news/blightfall-release-date-and-covers/ See the WoBs here: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/551-youtube-spoiler-stream-7/ Thumbnail art by mushimallo: https://www.patreon.com/posts/april-2025-bonus-143812782 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:25 News 0:11:14 Original character in WaT who died 0:25:20 Biggest changes to outline 0:28:34 WaT Epilogue Differences 0:36:48 Is Dalinar really dead? 0:40:14 What does the...

Well... we meant to discuss various outstanding mysteries from Isles of the Emberdark, but it somehow devolved into numerous tangents on Hoid in this book. We're sure we'll get to those other things eventually! We have Eric (Chaos), David (Windrunner), Evgeni (Argent), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Thumbnail art is from Isles of the Emberdark, by Esther Hi'ilani Candari. 00:00:00 Introductions 00:01:14 When did Isles of the Emberdark Come Out? 00:05:29 Hoid's Wife and Kids 00:15:04 Identity of Hoid's Wife 00:28:18 A Tangent on Wind and Truth Epigraphs 00:42:09 Hoid's Wife Resurrected? 00:53:57 An Alternative Resurrection Target 01:01:44 Another Tangent, on the Shattering this time 01:04:56 Candidates for the Identity of...

Today we wrap up Nexus 2025 Words of Brandon, talking about future sight shenanigans, December's name, spitballing about Stormlight back half character arcs, and lots of tangents. We have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Adim (AAKS)! Hoid Storybook Campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/hoids-storybook-collection Apex Printing Warbreaker Coaster Display: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4321156773/warbreaker-coaster-lighted-display Thumbnail art is the The Realms of the Cosmere, by the superb Anthony Avon: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/QKNGPr Read all the WoBs on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/549-dragonsteel-nexus-2025/ 0:00:00 Introductions and Show & Tell 0:05:42 Storybook campaign 0:08:13 Hoid's Iriali Line...

We continue sloooowly going through Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 Words of Brandon, where we talk about all sorts of magical science, and I really had to resist putting Pauli Exclusion Principle in the title. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! The Traveler: http://www.17thshard.com/news/brandon-news/the-traveler-r393/ Our episode on the Traveler: https://youtu.be/z3DLOAPzI04 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:30 Is Spook the first Ghostblood? 0:07:58 Rosharan time dilation and the Realms 0:17:33 Sazed releasing kandra contracts 0:24:05 Investiture speed limit 0:41:51 Kaladin's conflation with Jezrien 0:46:45 Which Shard runs the best convention? 0:54:18 Strategically changing Shadesmar 1:04:13 Hoid's motives...

Oh man, there's just a few WoBs we haven't gone through yet, so now we are doing so! We are going through WoBs from the second half of 2025, going through Nexus WoBs. Today, Brandon just spoils the end of Horneater, and we discuss critical characters like Daggon and Tukks, and spiritual watersheds. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! This episode does have some brief discussion of Ghostbloods 1 readings. We also discuss a weird WoB first, and the link to that one is here: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/545-celsius-232-2025/#e16902 ...

We had some big news this week, where Apple TV got rights to Mistborn and Stormlight adaptations, and so we wanted to get in and discuss it! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Verónica (Cheyenne Sedai)! Original post: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brandon-sandersons-mistborn-stormlight-archive-movie-tv-1236487271/ Brandon's Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/1qps9wy/update_from_brandon/ According to Reactor, it's just Mistborn and Stormlight, which we did not know while recording: https://reactormag.com/apple-tv-brandon-sanderson-cosmere-universe-deal-details/ Thumbnail art is the papercraft cover for Mistborn, by Rosie Fowinkle: https://coppermind.net/wiki/F...

Today we're talking about the reading of The Fires of December, the cosmere book coming out in for Nexus 2026, and the Hoid Storybook Crowdfunding Campaign. We are incredibly stoked for the book and we delve right into complex lore topics almost immediately! Full cosmere spoilers are contained within. This episode we have Shannon (Grey), Jessie (Lady Lameness), Adim (AAKS), Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! You can find the reading's text here: https://wob.coppermind.net/events/549/#e17002 If you want Brandon's narration, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQYzdLmvIQ 0:00:00 Introductions 0:01:13 Book Blurb + Hoid's Trevails 0:08:32 The Mystery in the Future 0:18:24 Pitching...

Welcome to the New Year! We're back with a new full Who's That Cosmere Character episode, and it may just be our most entertaining one yet. Enjoy Ben's deviousness as well as inability to hear or recognize the characters guessed, as well as some incredible guesses from our contestants. Today we have Ben (Overlord Jebus), Evgeni (Argent), Grace (thegatorgirl), and Ene (AonEne)! Chapters: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:09 Number 1 0:06:06 Number 2 0:07:55 Number 3 0:14:15 Number 4 (Twist!) 0:16:51 Number 5 0:20:37 Number 6 0:26:00 Number 7 0:32:33 Number 8 (Damn you Mehr) 0:39:39 Number 9 0:42:45 Number 10 0:49:49 Number 11 0:59:23 Number 12 (Twist!) 1:07:03 Number 13 1:07:52 Number 14 1:15:36 Number 15 1:23:02 Number 16 (Twist!) 1:24:57 Conclusion If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17...

We're doing our annual State of the Sanderson live Shardcast! We start by talking about Dragonsteel Nexus, and the news there, before getting into the SotS news topics. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Matt (Comatose), and Ene (Aon Ene)! State of the Sanderson blog: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/state-of-the-sanderson-2025 If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard...

Well, we learned a bunch about the Sleepless in Isles of the Emberdark, so it's time to finally talk about them in detail. We talk about them on Roshar (with a long digression on the Dawnshard), as well as them in space age, and we end talking about the Grand Apparatus. Our cast for this episode is Eric (Chaos), David (Windrunner), Grace (thegatorgirl), Bonnie (Cosmeregirl), and Adim (AAKS)! Thumbnail for this episode is Nikli, by Shuravf: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Nikli_by_Shuravf.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:16 Lost Metal leatherbound 0:08:44 Fandom history on the Sleepless 0:16:17 Physiology 0:31:41 Origin Conspiracy Theories 0:40:53 Dawnshard stuff 0:55:30...

We are finally back to talk about the lore from the Stormlight RPG Handbook and World Guide! We go through all the Ideals and some odds and ends too. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Our Previous RPG episode: https://youtu.be/ap_zV-5-ZGk?si=VOIFmDuxVIsl3Sjw Halloween Livestream (about the Elantris sequels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkyVNtUNwXU Thumbnail by Gal Or: https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/1lf29s1/radiants_of_urithiru_by_gal_or/ 0:00:00 Introductions and Show & Tell 0:11:15 News: No More Elantris Sequels!? (Okay, not really) 0:21:40...

A topic too great to be contained to a single episode, the deep-dive into Cosmere dragons continues! It's time for all the things we didn't get to in the first episode, as the cast gets progressively more manic the longer this marathon recording continues. Today's cast includes Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent) and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl) Thumbnail art is art of the Spirit Shores, by Esther Hiʻilani Candari: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Isles_of_the_Emberdark/Interior_art#/media/File:Iote_spirit_shores.jpg 0:00:00 Intro/Show and Tell 0:03:50 Dragon Magic and Tech 1:00:45 Dragon Culture 1:22:22 The Spirit Shores 1:35:08 Cultivation 1:42:15 Lesser D...

It's a big topic, and one too great to be contained by a single episode. Today we're doing a deep dive on all the info we have about dragons in the Cosmere, talking about lifecycles and abilities. (And a slight diversion into the Spiritual Realm, because who doesn't love a Spiritual Realm diversion, right?) Today's cast includes Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent) and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl) Thumbnail art is Xisis in the Tress of the Emerald Sea interior art by Howard Lyon: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Xisis.jpg 0:00:00 Intro/Show and Tell 0:10:22 Early Dragon Info 0:18:21 Dragon Lifecycle 0:50:44 Dragon Abilities 1:50:50...

We've been wanting to make this episode for a long while and it's finally time. Let's talk about the planet Threnody and the different kinds of evil that stem from there! Today we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), and Grace (thegatorgirl). 00:00:00 Introductions 00:01:49 Look back at Shadows for Silence (in the Forests of Hell) 00:11:28 Ambition's Death 00:18:11 Timeline of Events 00:30:41 Effects of Shards Clashing 00:56:15 Threnodite Cosmere Awarness 01:05:01 More on the Evil/Entities 01:28:53 Shades 02:00:08 Zellion 02:06:48 Back to Shades 02:11:29 The Night Brigade 02:26:54 Final Thoughts 02:37:31 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard ...

Last month, at Worldcon, Brandon read out the first excerpt of Mistborn: Ghostbloods, so you know we had to do an episode analyzing it! Today we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Adim (AAKS), Bonnie (Cosmeregirl), and special guest @Jasonioan, who makes excellent cosmere content as well! If you're on Brandon's newsletter, he sent out the text, but you can watch Brandon's reading here: https://youtu.be/Lt0cBw51LWA?si=UVU3FIToO1XjEcBc Text of the chapters here: Ayven - https://wob.coppermind.net/events/546/#e16903 Bastrik - https://wob.coppermind.net/events/546/#e16904 See Jason's channel: https://www.youtube...

Today, we are taking another look at the Death Rattles: which are resolved, which are still outstanding, and more. We talk about Moelach's poetry skills, Broken One theories, and got... very unhinged. We have Eric (Chaos), Grace (thegatorgirl), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Chapters: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:20 Death Rattles answered in WaT 0:24:51 CHILD CHAMPION 0:37:16 Some new WaT epigraphs 0:44:51 Potentially answered in WaT 1:22:00 Other Death Rattles 1:49:27 The Way of Kings Ketek 1:57:40 Random Everstorm discussion 2:09:00 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games...

The Cosmere RPG has come out to digital backers, so we wanted to talk about our initial thoughts, talking about the systems, and squeeing about the amazing art! We blabbed so much that lore will be... another episode at some point. There are no Stonewalkers spoilers in this episode, though we will discuss the Handbook and World Guide. Today we have Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Matt (Comatose), and Adim (AAKS)! If you didn't back the Kickstarter, you can buy the RPG on various places: https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop We referenced the Shard of Opportunity actual play, which you can...

We got a lot of Shadesmar in Isles of the Emberdark, so there's some stuff to talk about now! This episode is part discussion, but also part explainer for things. Also part pointless arguments on the GODFORGE and the Shadesmar sun, but hey. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Jessie (Lady Lameness), and Ene (AonEne)! Thumbnail is the Bulgarian cover of Rhythm of War, by the incredible Yasen Stoilov: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PmAvbL Chapters: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:03:22 The word Shadesmar 0:10:10 Shadesmar basics / geography 0:27:05 Rosharan subastral 1:08:47 Scadrian subastral and Ire fortress 1:31:11 Nalthian subastral 1:38:38 Drominad subastral / Shadesmar sun 1:52:25...

It's time for a new Sanderson book yet again, this time it's the HIGH-COSMERE CONNECTIVITY Isles of the Emberdark! We discuss what we thought of the book, and just scratch the surface on everything else. On this episode, we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! The original episode where Ben and Eric freakout about Patji: https://youtu.be/OT3m64Xuako 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:49 Note about reactions 0:05:41 General thoughts 0:20:28 Physical book design 0:27:30 Flashbacks and Dusk 0:47:25 Starling 1:07:41 Starling's crew 1:39:47 Silverlight 1:58:19 Entities 2:14:40 TUNNEL 2:21:48 Sequel hopes 2:30:01 Final thoughts 2:39:28 Who's That Cosmere If you like our content, support us on...

This movie has been keeping us in check, keeping us obsessed, and we've been playing on repeat! Today we're chatting about KPop Demon Hunters on our occasional show where we talk about things that aren't related to Brandon Sanderson for a change. This episode, we have Eric (Chaos), Alyx (Feather), Shannon (Grey), Jessie (LadyLameness), and Bonnie (CosmereGirl) 0:00:00 Intros 0:02:32 The Spoiler-Free Elevator Pitch 0:04:05 What's Our Experience with K-Pop? 0:09:10 Our Favorite Songs 0:11:27 !! SPOILERS BEGIN !! General Impressions 0:27:27 The Miscommunication Trope Done Right 0:38:17 Shame vs. Acceptance 0:49:06 Zoey and Mira's Roles 0:58:46 The Other Saja Boys 1:00:49 Bobby 1:08:47 Jinu Thirst Interlude 1:12:46 Derpy and Sussy 1:17:05 Obligatory 17S Magic...

It's our Words of Brandon episode for our recent Brandon interview, where we talk about Brandon's thoughts on Wind and Truth, that big post-WaT talk, and a bunch of other things! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Jessie (Lady Lameness). Brandon interview: https://youtu.be/rdpzciIt29k Our previous WoB episode on some comments Brandon made on Reddit: https://youtu.be/8g0VJaUf5Xg Thumbnail is the Bulgarian Wind and Truth cover, by Yasen Stoilov: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/x3yNrO Chapters: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:16 News 0:06:13 Most proud of in WaT 0:14:02 What would you change in...

Today, we're talking about everyone's... well, okay maybe not everyone's favorite Wind and Truth character. But certainly one we got more of than I think we expected! It's Sigzil! We talk about his plotline here and also in Sunlit Man. This episode we have Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), Grace (thegatorgirl), Jessie (Lady Lameness), and Ala (Rasarr)! Thumbnail by Anthony Avon, for the Cosmere RPG: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/K3OO5o If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come...

We have a very interesting Words of Brandon episode for you today. Last month, Brandon did an interview with Winter is Coming, and in the Reddit thread, Brandon elaborated about some of his intentions with Wind and Truth, and addressed some critiques of the book. He talks about the choice of champion, humor and modern language, and the Jasnah debate. We just had to responds to a lot of these thoughts! This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Joshua (jofwu), Verónica (Cheyenne Sedai), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Winter is Coming Interview: https://winteriscoming.net/brandon-sanderson-on-wind-and-truth-feedback-and-making-bold-choices-for-the-stormlight-archive-exclusive Reddit thread with Brandon's c...

It's been a while since we've had Brandon on Shardcast, and after the release of Wind and Truth, we are super excited to welcome him back. Brandon shares some of his thoughts about the perception of the book with us and was kind enough to answer (or RAFO) some spoilery questions we've been dying to ask! Our cast this episode is David (Windrunner), Rosemary (Kaymyth), and Marvin (Paleo). There also is a brief appearance by Evgeni (Argent) to shed some extra light on one of our questions. 00:00 Introductions 01:29 What is Brandon most proud of in Wind and Truth? 05:05 What would...

Today we are talking about mechanics of the Unoathed! And also uh... some other stuff, like the suppressor fabrial, Hemalurgy, and some more Spiritual ripples. Our cast this episode is Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Grace (thegatorgirl). Thumbnail is our February Patreon commission (cropped to try and hide some spoilers, but check out the full piece) by Gar Leyva: https://www.patreon.com/posts/wind-and-truth-126588166 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:48 The name 0:07:45 So many mechanics 0:46:58 Which spren can make Unoathed? 0:54:46 Why could the other spren do this? 1:16:07 Mishram 1:24:46 expansion of the unoathed 1:31:39 Notum 1:46:25 Unoathed members + future 1:55:57 Final thoughts 2:00:57 Who's That Cosmere Character ...

Today we are talking about a huge part of Wind and Truth: Adolin's Azimir plotline! We talk about Adolin, the plotline at large, side characters, and trying not to get too much into mechanics (and failing). Also... maybe too much talk about Abidi. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Ala (Rasarr), and Adim (AAKS)! The thumbnail is one we commissioned via our Patreon, by the incredible Nozomi. The full version has Adolin and Yanagawn playing Towers, check it out! https://www.patreon.com/posts/wind-and-truth-124995366 0:00:00 Introductions 0:01:31 General Adolin Thoughts 0:19:08 Comparing with Shattered Plains Plotline; Abidi 0:52:44 Gawx 1:00:37...

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