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Cosmere Conversations

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva

Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers

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  • 21 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 1 hr 27 min
  • English

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  • August 18 · 48 min

    Episode 208: WaT - Epigraphs Vol. 2

    Brooke and Tyler read through the letters from the Sleepless, the shard of Endowment, and Hoid as we try to understand the hints hidden within the epigraphs. #AllSpoilers

  • August 4 · 1 hr 9 min

    Episode 207: WaT - Epigraphs Vol. 1

    Brooke and Tyler read up on the epigraphs from Masha-daughter-Shaliv that bookend Wind and Truth. This will mark the beginning of a series as the best questions and theories always flow from the small details found within the epigraphs. #AllSpoilers

  • July 21 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 206: IotE - Politics and Powers

    Brooke and Tyler wrestle over the different groups within Isles of the Emberdark in order to discover who has the real power in the Cosmere. Will Dusk and Starling's actions be enough to change the underlying political allegiances or are the ingrained systems too hard to uproot? #AllSpoilers

  • July 7 · 1 hr 18 min

    Episode 205: A Love of Reading ( feat. Smitty )

    Brooke and Tyler flip the pages with Smitty to discover why reading is cool and more people should be doing it. We chat about our mutual love of reading, the approach Smitty has to content creation, and how Sanderson's Cosmere will work with AppleTV adaptations. #AllSpoilers

  • June 16 · 1 hr 3 min

    Episode 204: Venli, Navani, Jasnah in WaT

    Brooke and Tyler look at three of the coolest women in the Cosmere to understand the plot elements surrounding Venli, Navani, and Jasnah. Only by studying the mysteries of the past can we truly learn about what is to come in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

  • June 2 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 203: Wild Theories ( feat. LiteraryTrope )

    Brooke and Tyler call in LiteraryTrope to help push past the brink of sanity with the wildest theories in the Cosmere. Is Nahadon a soup? Are mushrooms everywhere? Is Mare alive? We'll explain and you be the judge. #AllSpoilers

  • May 19 · 1 hr 11 min

    Episode 202: Renarin the Gamebreaker

    Brooke and Tyler use illumination to look into the future of the Cosmere to understand the gamebreaking potential of Renarin Kholin. #AllSpoilers

  • May 5 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 201: Starting the Cosmere ( feat. TheLostBooksofJess )

    Brooke and Tyler sit down for a cozy chat with Jess, host of Fantasy Fan Reads and instagram phenom @thelostbooksofjess. We discuss our collective love of fantasy, what it's like to join the Cosmere community, and what theories a new reader has to offer. #AlmostAllSpoilers

  • April 21 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 200: Szeth & Nightblood

    Brooke and Tyler reveal the secrets of the Cosmere's most mysterious sentient sword...and also some bald guy. Szeth's story in Wind and Truth is both heartbreaking and lore-intensive as he explores what it means to be a high ideal radiant. #AllSpoilers

  • March 17 · 1 hr 24 min

    Episode 198: Isles of the Emberdark!!!

    Brooke and Tyler give their instant reactions to Isles of the Emberdark since it is now available to everyone. Dusk and Starlings stories interweave to give fans the most in-depth Cosmere lore from any of the secret projects and we've been dying to talk in depth about it. #AllSpoilers

  • February 17 · 1 hr 9 min

    Episode 196: Adolin the Unoathed

    Brooke and Tyler join Adolin Kholin on the front lines in Azimir to recap his story in Wind and Truth. How has his relationship with Maya changed what we know about bonds, what does it truly mean to be Unoathed, and how will Adolin's promising philosophy develop in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

  • February 3 · 4 hr 2 min

    Episode 195: Making Mistborn ( feat. Paladin Creative )

    Brooke and Tyler are joined by Brandon and Monika Finn of Paladin Creative and creators of the Worldhopper Ball 2025! Down your metal vials and put on your copperminds to prepare for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mistborn Worldhopper Ball was made. We discuss how the show went from idea to reality, the difficulty of building in the Grand Ballroom, and how the cast and show team put on the biggest party ever at Dragonsteel Nexus. #AllSpoilers

  • January 27 · 1 hr 42 min

    Episode 194: Nexus Panel | Dragons in the Cosmere

    Brooke and Tyler spread their draconic wings and fly through the past, present, and future of Dragons in the Cosmere! Joined by Dylan from Cosmere Horizons Youtube channel and Rachel from the Sanderson Collectors Guild; we discuss the dragon characters, powers / abilities, and motivations before eventually getting into the most wild theories in all of Fantasy. #AllSpoilers

  • January 20 · 1 hr 15 min

    Episode 193: Kaladin and the Wind

    Brooke and Tyler soar through the skies as we discuss the journey and character arc of Kaladin Stormblessed in Wind and Truth. Many aspects of the deep Roshar lore are wrapped up in Kaladin's story from his moniker of Son of Tanavast to the new mantle he takes at the end of the story. #AllSpoilers

  • January 13 · 1 hr 13 min

    Episode 192: Nexus Panel | Villains of the Cosmere

    Brooke and Tyler ask who is Evil and who is Hot among the Cosmere villains! Joined by Jaden Feddock from the Next Chapter Youtube channel, Priscilla Spencer from Dragonsteel, and Seth Tye aka the.cosmere.academy; we discuss the intricacies of what it means to be a villain and who may be redeemable. #AllSpoilers

  • January 6 · 38 min

    Episode 191: State of the Sanderson 2025

    Brooke and Tyler discuss the State of the Sanderson released on Koloss Head Munching Day. As Brandon looks forward at 2026, we glance over his shoulder at what's to come for the Cosmere and the podcast. #AllSpoilers

  • January 5 · 1 hr 57 min

    Episode 190: Nexus Panel | Stormlight Arc 2 Theorizing

    Brooke and Tyler take the attendees of Dragonsteel Nexus aboard the theory train! Joined by Jaden Feddock and Marty Vaughn from the Next Chapter Youtube channel and Hayden Gray from the Fantasy Fan Fellas to present our favorite theories and speculation for the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers

  • Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    Episode 189: Dragonsteel Nexus 2025 Recap

    Brooke and Tyler recap their experiences at DSnx25. We cover the panels, the exhibits, Brandon's Spoiler Q&A, the astounding Worldhopper Ball, and tour through the different areas of the convention center where we spent an astonishing few days at Nexus. #AllSpoilers

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