Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson & Dan Wells

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.

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268 episodes
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Jul 5, 2023 · 37 min
Campfire Chronicles — Intentionally Blank Ep. 109
Brandon and Dan start their discussion with their bad story idea/food-heist bracket before moving on to the subject of camping. Brandon’s general disinterest versus Dan’s lifelong passion. And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: https://forms.gle/fkuwRDdR1igWimM58 Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Jun 28, 2023 · 33 min
Tech and Titanic — Intentionally Blank Ep. 108
Dr. Lukewarm and Dr. Ice Cold, in their typical fashion, have a meandering conversation that covers a wide-variety of topics ranging from The Fast and the Furious movies, Reddit and Internet culture, and their reaction to the recent tragedy of the Titan implosion and the general tone of discussion surrounding it. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: "Titanic 2: Sink Harder" - https://youtu.be/LrpR6RB0gEo?t=260 (4:20-8:55) vs "Imaginary Friend Trained up to Protect Your Memories From Invasion" - https://youtu.be/9lZbJzmwQf8?t=1480 (24:40-27:39) 🍔 Food Heists: “The Caceres Casks” or alternatively “Soon To Be a Major Motion Picture Starring Ana de Armas” - https://youtu.be/m9aY89_E-Jc?t=20 (0:20-5:03) vs “A Way Lot of Peaches” - https://youtu.be/N1PokZxGYzU?t=11 (0:11-4:12) And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: https://forms.gle/pvf4CtX5q9abJATu5 Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/UoCZuGLmSjY Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Jun 23, 2023 · 43 min
Our Fan Favorite Theories — Intentionally Blank Ep. 107
Brandon and Dan start their discussion by contemplating time travel trolley disaster scenarios before moving on to their favorite fan theories for shows like Signs, St. Elsewhere, the Pixar cinematic universe, and others. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: “Vikings vs. Cthulhu - Men in Black: Saxon Edition” - https://youtu.be/p1YmbKqlTh8?t=450 (7:30-14:00) vs “Aliens Use the Legal Code to Quietly Conquer the United States” - https://youtu.be/vFxJGbUUtHc?t=1596 (26:36 - 28:12) 🍔 Food Heists: “The Great Maple Syrup Heist” - https://youtu.be/oIxK5pqpDWY?t=327 (5:27 - 10:40) vs “Asparagus Professionals Have Standards” - https://youtu.be/gskRswcnda4?t=154 (2:34 - 6:40) And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: https://forms.gle/eyUiC8UHzM35CYxz9 Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/q4MwVyff9Ag Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Jun 14, 2023 · 47 min
Aliens vs Authors — Intentionally Blank Ep. 106
Brandon and Dan talk Alien Movies and get into the nitty gritty details of what makes an Alien Invasion movie before discussing their favorites. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: “The Edelstahlkugel” or alternatively “The One So Cool it Sounds Made Up” - https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?t=212 (3:32 - 11:30) vs “Chicken Wing Embezzlement” - https://youtu.be/0RyLHAjhJUk?t=39 (0:39 - 4:51) 🍔 Food Heists: The Great British Fake-off - https://youtu.be/vFxJGbUUtHc?t=1692 (21:12 - 30:05) vs “Solipsism: The Novel” Coma, Coma, Whose the One that’s Really in a Coma? - https://youtu.be/vFxJGbUUtHc?t=2013 (33:33 - 36:00) And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form below: Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/tCwRDlgJipk Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Jun 7, 2023 · 42 min
A Very Timely Discussion of Glass Onion and Knives Out — Intentionally Blank Ep. 105
Brandon and Dan sit down to have a (very timely) discussion about Rian Johnson’s detective movies, Knives Out and Glass Onion. 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: Jack the Carjacking Car - https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?t=538 (8:58 - 14:05) vs Suddenly, No One Can Read or Write - https://youtu.be/BmOSl8wCgWI?t=830 (13:50 - 20:08) 🍔 Food Heists: "The Gator Gourmands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZuDOxj0YSE&t=3s (0:00 - 9:30) vs "Feeding Arizona" - https://youtu.be/oSXV1_79DOA?t=170 (2:50 - 5:30) And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by clicking the Google form: https://forms.gle/1bqEqVzdmnsyMFQs9 Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/SlcLRqbk-Sg Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
May 31, 2023 · 48 min
Dear Listeners, Choose Wisely! — Intentionally Blank Ep. 104
Brandon and Dan present the best of the best as we embark on a thrilling 16-week adventure to uncover the ultimate selection of Food Heists and Bad Story Ideas. Vote on this week's polls to have your say on which ones will make it to the end and be made into a shirt! 🔥 Bad Story Ideas: Jack the Carjacking Car - https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE?t=538 (8:58 - 14:05) vs Suddenly, No One Can Read or Write - https://youtu.be/BmOSl8wCgWI?t=830 (13:50 - 20:08) 🍔 Food Heists: "The Gator Gourmands" - https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE (0:00 - 9:30) vs "Feeding Arizona" - https://youtu.be/oSXV1_79DOA?t=170 (2:50 - 5:30) And make sure to cast your vote on this week's polls by visiting r/Sanderson on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Which stories and heists will emerge victorious! Join us next week to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/8tOTdfYhMpE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
May 24, 2023 · 37 min
The Writers Strike — Intentionally Blank Ep. 103
Brandon and Dan jump right into the episode, bypassing the obvious, and diving headfirst into a countrywide fruit-rollup shortage. Amidst the food crime, and an honorary doctorate, they eventually circle back to the Writers Strike. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/1JpxAdOBfnw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
May 17, 2023 · 36 min
All About Cyberpunk — Intentionally Blank Ep. 102
Dan and Brandon discuss cyberpunk. They begin with the history of the genre and debate what properties fall into the category. From Blade Runner to The Matrix, they find common threads like virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/xOZPEQ2SLjw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
May 10, 2023 · 42 min
Disappointing Media — Intentionally Blank Ep. 101
In this podcast episode, Brandon and Dan kick things off by discussing the peculiar behavior of cockatoos pulling teeth, and elephants' tendency to steal food. However, they eventually steer the conversation towards the main topic at hand - a deep dive into the world of disappointing media. Tune in to hear their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/kA4ZMoy1dxE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
May 3, 2023 · 38 min
Oops! All tangents — Intentionally Blank Ep. 100
No subject is safe as Brandon and Dan move from tangent to tangent including the incredible food heist of the Dairy Don of the Milk Mafia, the Mario games, a bad story idea, and many other topics. None covered in depth. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/K2bQhjiGvIw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Apr 27, 2023 · 34 min
Sports People Are Nerds Too — Intentionally Blank Ep. 99
In this episode, Brandon and Dan intended to talk about sports but ended up getting sidetracked while discussing their favorite books and Dan shared an interesting story about how a game of Candy Land influenced American literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/PcJGiuBbiAc Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Apr 19, 2023 · 45 min
How The Turn Tables — Intentionally Blank Ep. 98
Brandon and Dan start their discussion with food adjacent crimes before moving into their main subject off the table, but are frequently distracted by movie tangents. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/6vw-SfZ-y6Y Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Apr 12, 2023 · 40 min
Dan Discusses Dungeons & Dragons (with Brandon) — Intentionally Blank Ep. 97
Brandon and Dan in timely fashion, discuss the Dungeons & Dragons (2023) movie. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Apr 5, 2023 · 42 min
Our Favorite Mobile Games — Intentionally Blank Ep. 96
Brandon and Dan talk cinematic alligator ranch heists and compare their favorite mobile games. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/BCpoPlGoJdA Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Mar 29, 2023 · 37 min
Weekend at Vaders — Intentionally Blank Ep. 95
Brandon and Dan turn a bad story idea into an awesome one—though still not a good one—before turning their discussion towards the business of writing. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/Y67ShcNp4X0 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Mar 24, 2023 · 51 min
Taking A Personality Test — Intentionally Blank Ep. 94
Brandon and Dan take a personality test. Social or Reclusive? Feisty or Gracious? Stinky or Fresh? The results reveal what characters they are most like. Tune in to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/0RyLHAjhJUk https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Mar 15, 2023 · 47 min
12 Fast 12 Furious — Intentionally Blank Ep. 93
Brandon and Dan begin this episode with some food embezzlement before going down the long and winding road of A.I. naming conventions for The Fast and Furious Movies, Scalzi Awards and Hugo's. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/gskRswcnda4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Mar 8, 2023 · 44 min
In Defiance of Logic and Facts — Intentionally Blank Ep. 92
Brandon and Dan start with a peculiar food heist before moving on to random google searches, word pronunciation musings, bad story ideas, and finally landing on the varying tastes and uses of humor in literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/SQqDp2BAQwA https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Mar 1, 2023 · 41 min
Is Ted Lasso Ned Flanders — Intentionally Blank Ep. 91
Brandon and Dan talk about the entire first season of Ted Lasso and talk about the reasons why it was so great and how it went the extra mile. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/VfYN_uYq-NE https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Feb 22, 2023 · 40 min
Brandon and (Definitely) Dan Talk About Stuff — Intentionally Blank Ep. 90
Brandon and Dan (definitely not someone impersonating him) have a meandering conversation that touches on things from musicals to software development to music. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/61sxjmyvJ6c https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson