Highly Invested: A Brandon Sanderson Cosmere Podcast

Season 8 Episode 20

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Renarin shares his visions with Dalinar, Kaladin scales the walls of Urithiru, Venli helps the fused discover the location of the nodes, and Past Venli receives a gift from a mysterious human woman. 

09:02 - Chapter 54

26:18 - Chapter 55

36:19 - Chapter 56

45:32 - Chapter 57

58:12 - Awards

01:02:52 - Spoiler Bus

01:26:22 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this bonus episode the gang discusses the two new short stories published by Brandon Sanderson that take place during Words of Radiance, book 2 of the Stormlight Archive. 

08:43 - King Lopen the First of Alethkar

35:25 - Elsecaller

01:14:23 - Awards

01:20:07 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:18 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 19

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Jasnah asserts her authority as queen, Venli receives a gift from Axindweth, and Leshwi goes against the Pursuers wishes. 

08:20 - Chapter 50

39:54 - Chapter 51

46:49  - Chapter 52

01:00:35 - Chapter 53

01:14:20 - Awards

01:19:42 - Spoiler Bus

01:38:41 - Contest of Champions

01:53:34 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode we are discussing the new animated Avatar movie. Join us as we dive back into the world that shaped our childhoods and share our favorite moments and characters from the film.

Season 8 Episode 18

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar connects with Nale on LinkedIn, Eshonai peaks Gavilar’s interest, and Navani discovers Kaladin is awake in the tower and reaches out to him. 

07:33 - Chapter 47

27:40 - Chapter 48

45:47  - Chapter 49

01:10:08 - Awards

01:15:21 - Spoiler Bus

01:33:02 - Contest of Champions

01:42:53 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 17

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin desperately searches for save point in the tower, The listeners have their world changed forever as they come in contact with humans for the first time, and Navani and Raboniel begin sharing their discoveries.  

11:16 - Chapter 44

21:28 - Chapter 45

43:41 - Chapter 46

01:03:07 - Awards

01:08:42 - Spoiler Bus

01:40:33 - Contest of Champions

02:00:45 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 16

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Odium consults Moash on the fate of Kaladin,  Lyft saves a chicken’s life and meets Mraize, and Taravangian decides not to give up. 

11:35 - Interlude 4

28:33 - Interlude 5

49:27 - Interlude 6

01:08:48 - Awards

01:15:06 - Spoiler Bus

01:40:17 - Contest of Champions

01:54:02 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 15

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Venli and Rabonial witness that last push of the humans to defend the tower and they are in awe. Navani surrenders and comes face to face with Rabonial. Kaladin and Syl decide to fight once more much to the dismay of Lirin. 

07:18 - Chapter 41

22:27 - Chapter 42

57:47 - Chapter 43

01:16:27 - Epigraphs

01:29:39 - Awards

01:38:55 - Spoiler Bus

01:58:56 - Contest of Champions

02:09:11 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 14

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Navani combs through the aftermath of the explosion in Urithiru, Venli and Rabonial successfully corrupt the towers defenses leading to all the radiants collapsing and Kaladin being the last one standing, and Navani comes with an all or nothing plan to save the tower from the invading Fused. 

 07:44 - Chapter 38

25:15 - Chapter 39

46:50 - Chapter 40

01:03:23 - Epigraphs

01:11:30 - Trashman Theory

01:15:20 - Awards

01:23:45 - Spoiler Bus

01:39:50 - Contest of Champions

01:52:26 - Bl...

Season 8 Episode 13

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Adolin comes to Notums aid with help from Maya. Adolin then challenges the Honorspren of Lasting Integrity. Venli, Rabonial, and the fused arrive at the base of the mountain under Urithiru to begin their invasion. Dabbid is missing. 

09:39 - Chapter 35

25:27 - Chapter 36

49:17 - Chapter 37

01:18:37 - Epigraphs

01:23:05 - Awards

01:31:21 - Spoiler Bus

01:51:34 - Contest of Champions

02:00:47 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 12 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the gang is being followed by a strange group of humans, Kaladin forms a support group for people like him, Shallan and Adolin think of ways to approach the honorspren and Adolin surprises Shallan with her first look at a real Starspren

10:38 - Chapter 32

30:15 - Chapter 33

38:51 - Chapter 34

01:15:23 - Epigraphs

01:20:14 - Awards

01:25:28 - Spoiler Bus

01:37:33 - Contest of Champions

01:46:24 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 11

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the Shallan, Adolin, and team arrive at the port town Nameless, Mraize and Shallan discuss the mission so far, and Venli has a long discussion with Rabonial. 

08:04 - Chapter 29

26:27 - Chapter 30

51:49 - Chapter 31

01:03:12 - Epigraphs

01:12:14 - Awards

01:17:20 - Spoiler Bus

01:33:41 - Contest of Champions

01:43:22 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 10 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the Shallan’s devise a plan to trick the spy into revealing themselves and Navani has another interesting conversation with a mysterious Spren via spanreed.

08:00 - Chapter 26

35:53 - Chapter 27 - 28 

01:00:16 - Epigraphs

01:13:45 - Awards

01:19:40Spoiler Bus

01:40:34 - Contest of Champions

01:49:30 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 9 

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Kaladin gets more comfortable in his role as general practioner. He and Teft go in search of a man in need of their help. The Shallans release Veil from her mind prison and we take good look at the epigraphs. 

08:28 - Chapter 23

18:28 - Chapter 24

33:31 -  Chapter 25

43:11 - Epigraphs

51:59 - Awards

55:00 - Spoiler Bus

01:02:59 - Contest of Champions

01:09:22 - Bloopers

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode Veil commits a mutiny, Adolin prepares for his journey into Shadesmar, and Shallan discovers that the spy has tampered with her communication device to Mraize. 

11:18 - Chapter 20

29:42 - Chapter 21

55:52 - Chapter 19

01:12:40 - Awards

01:19:27 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:33 - Contest of Champions

01:57:35 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 7.

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the gang discuss the first set of interludes in Rhythm of War! We catch up with Syl, explore Sja anat’s plans and say goodbye to good old Taravangian.

09:10 - Interlude 1

27:03 - Interlude 2

41:35 - Interlude 3

01:04:33 - Awards

01:09:54 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:56 - Contest of Champions

Season 8 Episode 6

Hi all and welcome back! In this episode the radiants devise a plan to go to Shadesmar and strengthen their relationship with the Honor spren and Kaladin shows his parents their new home in the tower! 

05:29 - Chapter 17

31:51 - Chapter 18

46:36 - Chapter 19

01:16:50 - Awards

01:22:51 - Spoiler Bus

01:45:16 - Contest of Champions

01:54:14 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 5

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode the singers and fused gather to discuss their next strategy in the war against the humans, Zahel gives us a lesson on types of invested entities, and Navani gathers her scholars to investigate the strange sphere of light Gavilar left behind.  Richie and Dappert draft the Cosmere books in the spoiler section! Let us know who you think won the draft.

06:29 - Chapter 14

41:45 - Chapter 15 

01:13:29 - Chapter 16

01:27:52 - Awards

01:33:59 - Spoiler Bus

02:06:24 - Contest of Ch...

Season 8 Episode 4

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Venli gathers allies to her cause, Kaladin and the gang go out for drinks, and Shallan is given another mission by the Ghostbloods.

09:01 - Chapter 11

32:43 - Chapter 12 

54:44 - Chapter 13

01:39:40 - Awards

01:47:22 - Spoiler Bus

02:14:17 - Contest of Champions

Season 8 Episode 3

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Moash, Roshone and Kalidan have an interesting conversation, Navani receives a secret warning, and Shallan and Adolin investigate the mystery behind the death of Ialai. 

07:00 - Chapter 8

21:50 - Chapter 9 

46:21 - Chapter 10

58:00 - Awards

01:08:54 - Spoiler Bus

01:24:25 - Contest of Champions

01:36:31 - Bloopers 

Season 8 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Kaladin continues his fight with the fused, Navani is surprised to see someone on the battlefield, and Shallan has a mysterious conversation with Ialai that ends abruptly. 

13:36 - Chapter 4

24:17 - Chapter 5

40:02 - Chapter 6

55:47 - Chapter 7

01:17:46 - Awards

01:25:05 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:55 - Contest of Champions

01:53:43 - Bloopers

Season 8 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! On this episode Dap, Richie, and Betsy begin Rhythm of War, Book 4 of The Stormlight Archives. Join us back on the rainy and crab filled world we’ve come to know and love to reunite with some of our favorite characters. 

08:09 - Prologue

31:45 - Chapter 1

46:00 - Chapter 2

01:13:46 - Chapter 3

01:27:39 - Awards

01:37:52 - Spoiler Bus

01:55:41 - Contest of Champions

02:03:16 - Bloopers

Season 7 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and Happy New Year! We’re back! In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish the Novella Dawnshard. Rysn learns the true secrets of the island and makes a strong trade. The Lopen learns a valuable lesson that will help him progress in his Windrunner Oaths. 

06:41 - Overall thoughts

15:24 - Chapters 12-19 and Epilogue Discussion

01:16:52 - Awards

01:23:43 - Spoiler Bus

01:39:08 - Contest of Champions

01:47:05 - Bloopers

Season 7 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy set sail with Rysn and the Lopen in search of mystery, adventure, and treasure. We’re reading Dawnshard! Join us as we discover the secrets of Aimia. 

08:47 - Prologue and Overall thoughts

15:44 - Chapters 1-11 Discussion

01:28:45 - Awards

01:36:00 - Spoiler Bus

01:46:39 - Contest of Champions

01:53:31 - Bloopers

Season 6 Episode 3

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish up the thrilling conclusion to Elantris. Could this possibly be Betsy’s favorite book so far? Come on in and let’s find out! 

07:32 - Overall thoughts

18:57 - Part 3 Full discussion

01:38:38 - Awards

01:48:40 - Spoiler Bus

02:07:58 - Contest of Champions

No Bloopers this episode!

Season 6 Episode 2

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy continue on to Part 2 of Elantris. Join us as our characters get closer to solving the great mysteries of the once magical city. 

06:59 - Part 2 Full Discussion

01:16:25 - Awards

01:24:17 - Spoiler Bus

01:34:19 - Contest of Champions

01:40:13 - Bloopers

Season 6 Episode 1

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy begin the story of Elantris. We meet Raoden, Sarene and Hrathen and follow their journeys under the shadow of the once great and magnificent city. Join use as we discuss Part 1! 

07:08 - Overall Thoughts

22:38 - Raoden

51:03 - Sarene

01:06:49 - Hrathen

01:42:03 - Awards

01:51:21 - Spoiler Bus

02:17:28 - Bloopers

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Bets discuss Oathbringer in its entirety, reviewing character arcs, our favorite plot points and most memorable moments. Join us as we celebrate finishing our fifth cosmere book!! 

Season 5 Episode 44

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy discuss the thrilling conclusion to the Oathbringer!

07:08 - Chapter 120

37:50 - Chapter 121

01:12:26 - Chapter 122

01:36:28 - Epilogue

01:46:21 - Awards

01:54:04 - Spoiler Bus

02:21:30 - Contest of Champions

02:31:10 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 43

Cremlings we are finally back! In this episode Dalinar finally confronts odium, his past, and the thrill. Kalladin, Shallan, and Adolin look for a way to get back to the physical realm. Szeth makes an important decision with Nale, and Dalinar unites the three realms, 

08:05 - Chapter 117

33:53 - Chapter 118

52:33 - Chapter 119

01:20:25 - Awards

01:28:03 - Spoiler Bus

01:45:37 - Contest of Champions

01:58:17 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 42

FULL SPOILERS. Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Dappert, Richie, and Devon dive into the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments from this classic book series.

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Dalinar finally meets the Nightwatcher, Amaram’s army switches sides, and the Battle of Thaylenah begins. 

09:03 - Chapter 114

27:21 - Chapter 115

48:54 - Chapter 116

01:15:06 - Awards

01:23:05 - Spoiler Bus

01:43:25 - Contest of Champions

01:53:13 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 41

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Venli spreads the good word of the Fused, Rysn is given a gift, and Teft makes a grave mistake. 

07:02 - Interlude 12

16:45 - Interlude 13

33:08 - Interlude 14

42:52 - Awards

47:14 - Spoiler Bus

57:54 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 40

Hi Cremlings and welcome back. It’s our 100th episode!!  In this episode we receive a translation of the Eila Stele which tells of events before the first Desolation, the crew arrives at the Thaylen City Oathgate, and Dalinar processes the new information on the origins of humans on Roshar. 

Link to Kid Kaladin Song by Jake Samuels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1d1OwETr_0

13:18 - Chapter 111

51:50 - Chapter 112

56:43 - Chapter 113

01:11:37 - Awards

01:16:23 - Spoiler Bus

01:31:05 - Contest Of Champions

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Adolin shares a secret with Shallan, Dalinar brings Venli into a vision, and we say goodbye to Azure. 

05:09 - Chapter 108

28:46 - Chapter 109

45:40 - Chapter 110

53:20 - Awards

01:00:14 - Spoiler Bus

01:13:04 - Contest Of Champions

01:20:38 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 38

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar attends a funeral, Szeth and Nale go on a trip, and the coalition discover the enemies plan of attack. 

08:02 - Chapter 105

19:10 - Chapter 106

30:18 - Chapter 107

59:57 - Awards

01:07:19- Spoiler Bus

01:24:13 - Contest Of Champions

01:34:55 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 37

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Richie and Dappert discuss Isles of the Emberdark, aka Secret Project 5. This episode will be full Spoiler Bus so enter if you dare! Join us as we talk about our favorite moments and characters in this latest addition to the Cosmere novels.

Season 5 Episode 36

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Syl has a bounty on her head, Dalinar and Nohadon set out to bake Shin bread, and Navani keeps the coalition together. 

06:22 - Chapter 102

27:11 - Chapter 103

42:13 - Chapter 104

55:10 - Awards

59:10 - Spoiler Bus

01:15:46 - Contest Of Champions

01:24:09 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 35

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Shallan and Kaladin share a moment, Dalinar is tormented by his past, and the gang finally sees their first spren city. 

08:49- Chapter 99

23:21 - Chapter 100

50:00 - Chapter 101

58:40 - Chapter 98

01:11:51 - Awards

01:18:39 - Spoiler Bus

01:36:10 - Contest Of Champions

01:43:53 - Bloopers

Season 5 Episode 34

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode the gang meets the lighthouse keeper, Navani unites the leaders of the world with chairs, and Szeth passes another Skybreaker test. 

08:27 - Chapter 95

17:44 - Chapter 96

35:41 - Chapter 97

58:40 - Chapter 98

01:12:06 - Awards

01:16:47 - Spoiler Bus

01:35:12 - Contest Of Champions

01:48:35 - Bloopers