Sandersonian Institute Of Cosmere Studies

Sorry we're late! Our editor was out of town! Bill is out this week, but fortunately, Seth from The Cosmere Academy was willing to substitute teach! (A little "Institute/Academy" humor there...) In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Seth continue the Stormlight reread and take another look at Oathbringer. (Seriously, how did I miss this one!? SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT!) So come along and listen to the discussion, then share your thoughts with us in the YouTube comments or at cosmerestudies@gmail.com! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jrLHxowV73PmAwgsaj9VAZMc091eZCpaLe5ToAWddCU/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Cosmere Academy! https://www.instagram.com/the.cosmere.academy/ ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Che

In this episode, the SICS crew discusses an interesting conversation between Tress and the mysterious "Xisis" in the later chapters of Brandon Sanderson's Tress of the Emerald Sea. Who is Xisis? And how does one negotiate with a [REDACTED]? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rFLbiEqaWeAMfU8QQ_4wZ53pnw-lPkPc5Lh3oSfkH4I/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": "Painting characters EXACTLY as described - and Showing the Author?! (Brandon Sanderson Edition!)" by Jazza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gElxJb5wcvU&ab_channel=Jazza ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@g

WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! In this episode, the SICS crew discuss the Unmade, a group of entities who have been influencing Roshar for thousands of years. We do stray into a few mentions of important things that are revealed in the preview chapters of Wind and Truth that have been released, so be aware of that. Otherwise, come along and let us know what you think is going on with the Unmade! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Di9H4NNAjYRqOVY3KqCpozxqR0Mwm473Xgv3jBafnn0/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": "Ba-Ado-Mishram" by @AnyaDreamState on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnyaDreamState/status/1502406488672940037 ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://

WARNING! SPOILERS FOR AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK INSIDE! Brandon Sanderson has done it again! He dropped some preview chapters of his upcoming Stormlight Archive Book #5, Wind and Truth, so of course, the SICS crew had to read and discuss them! We're really looking forward to this book. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ck16GO-AkjfIMoinlHzTABjOn7j5da6Hj0fOL-FyRAE/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": "Veil" by Laurys L: https://www.instagram.com/p/COAon7Uhxzh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will

The SICS Stormlight reread continues! In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Edgedancer, the novella about Lift that takes place between Books 2 and 3 of The Stormlight Archive. Is anyone else suddenly craving pancakes? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZJwKsyQQwn2oq4UgKbQErCV6vcsEjAtFE656JnaDx0w/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": "Steel Inquisitor" short animation by CGIMati https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu9oCePIydI ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear

As the release of The Stormlight Archive Book 5: Wind and Truth draws ever closer, the SICS crew is continuing their reread of The Stormlight Archive to get ready for it! In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Bill take a look back at Words of Radiance and remember some of the highlights, as well as point out things that they've picked up on since our last discussion years ago. A lot's happened in the Cosmere since then, so we've got a lot more context to fill out the discussion! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D_yTAmXcEf79ORjJdHKMPrj3U-SZrML1QEN8kW11Onk/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": None this week   ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmer

He's done it again! Brandon Sanderson somehow keeps surprising us! Once again, this time as part of his crowdfunding campaign for the leatherbound editions of Words of Radiance, he surprised us once again by dropping yet another Secret Project: Isles of the Emberdark. And true to form, he's given us some preview chapters to whet our appetites. So join the hosts as we discuss these new chapters in anticipation of yet another book by Brandon Sanderson. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t_wSIYdQV7CbMgWw5BcLAGqBXadaxJwfAF9hyHH5cHU/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Patji by Connor Chamberlain https://www.instagram.com/conjchamberlain/ https://coppermind.net/w/images/Patji_by_Connor_Chamberlain.jpg ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. _

Brandon Sanderson's leatherbound Words of Radiance crowdfunding campaign is LIVE, and wow, there's a lot to talk about! In this episode, the SICS hosts talk about all the #SayTheWords vignettes that were released leading up to the campaign, as well as a couple of HUGE announcements that Brandon dropped on us during the launch! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E0nHpC7ku5SiMkOrCeIqZf3DiQP3ep3uovW1KQpDWFs/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": If You Give Brandon a Vacation by Lacey Simpson https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/1b82gun/fanart_of_my_reaction_to_brandons_ig_post_when_he/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store

There sure is a lot of talk about medicine, surgery, and other health-based stuff in the Cosmere, isn't there? In this episode, the SICS crew is joined by Roger, a trauma surgeon and longtime friend of the podcast! In this episode, Roger discusses Brandon's depiction of medicine and the healing arts, both mundane and magical, in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere. It was great to have a subject matter expert's perspective give us a more informed view as we take a look at these characters and plotlines. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n3Tp-xPFD4GWTKvBu2Yx7gTn0h-GH0H8S_K2rAkAN0M/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Kaladin vs. the Pursuer by Joshua Carrenca https://www.artstation.com/artwork/G8ZqVz ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ W

Stormlight Book 5 is coming, and it's time to start getting ready! In this episode, Amy, Jordan, and Bill go back to the beginning of The Stormlight Archive and revisit The Way of Kings. We last did a discussion of this full book in 2018, and we figured it was worth a revisit now that we've got a whooooole lot of additional context. We DEFINITELY go into deep spoiler territory beyond just the other Stormlight books, but it's a fun discussion, so join us and let us know what YOU think! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dg_0_MYS0YmX2hUJizLjLgbugE4BOgOiKQEdhhbCHWQ/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the

It's time for another of Wit's stories! In this episode, the SICS hosts dive deep into the story of Mishim, the Clever Moon from Oathbringer, the third book in Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive. Is there a deeper meaning behind it? Or is this story different and nothing more than a mere story? (HA!) ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N9fuTMx7zVe1yGc3QdtgEubr3eDeO_2xxdFQxFbXvyY/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theories you have, no matter how far-fetched, or an

SPOILER WARNINGS FOR UNPUBLISHED COSMERE MATERIAL! Dragonsteel 2023 was a little over a month ago, and at the end, Brandon did a very interesting reading from the upcoming Stormlight 5: Wind & Truth. In this episode, the SICS crew discuss the new interlude, how it connects to previous interludes, and what it could mean for the series moving forward. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m6ZkoignI4pzik1AABPD5d8ni6dR_f6-88-4tuUHk9A/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theor

A new year has begun, but before we dive into 2024, the SICS crew is wrapping up 2023 by taking a look at the most recent State of the Sanderson address! 2023 was packed full of surprises and wonderful news from Brandon Sanderson and Dragonsteel entertainment, and Brandon's annual report was absolutely no exception! So grab your favorite munchies and settle in for the SICS crew's discussion of everything that we've learned is in the Dragonsteel pipeline for 2024 and beyond! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m6ZkoignI4pzik1AABPD5d8ni6dR_f6-88-4tuUHk9A/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at

We've already dedicated an entire episode to Dragonsteel 2023 (not counting the episode we recorded AT Dragonsteel this year!), but we've still only scratched the surface! In this episode, the SICS crew focus in on the announcements made at the end of the convention by Emily and Brandon Sanderson (and there were some BIG ones), as well as Brandon's closing remarks. (We'll get to the reading from Stormlight 5 he did in a later episode, don't you worry.) Seriously, though. Some of these announcements were huge. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wFSGlWPMxPOFVHNzEOie9ZEy2fO89oS7HSaJ4Wtd4O8/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us

We were worried this would be lost media but thanks to Modulus16 we got some audio! Sorry for the lack of video. Regardless, this was all Bill's idea for the Cosmere Fantasy Draft. We had a great time and hope you enjoy it too! Vote for which team you liked the most here: https://strawpoll.com/xVg7jVoNpnr ___ No show notes for this episode as it was being recorded live at Dragonsteel 2023! Special thanks again to Modulus for saving our bacon with the backup recording! ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes.  ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theories you have, no matter how

Dragonsteel 2023 was CRAZY this year! The SICS crew was there, and we had an absolute blast, and we're excited to talk to all of you about it! Also, hi to all the new listeners that we met at the booth! To all our listeners, new and old, y'all are AMAZING!!! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LivpdkqrRHfNR0xxNi9dTtCFBVtZcd1kG4xhArXqMw/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theories you have, no matter how far-fetched, or anything else you may have to say about Brandon Sande

It's time for another of Hoid's stories! For as short as they are, there's so much meat to them! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SWTtx2xw2SBd9-tAWBmW30qv4X8UghwSLhvByDfV9MQ/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: "The Girl Who Looked Up" by Brian Kolb Brian Kolb's Website: https://www.artstation.com/bloknayrb ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond to during the show, so we'd love to hear any theories you have, no matter how far-fetched, or anything else you may have to say about Brandon Sanderson's work. ___ Foll

There's still a lot to talk about in The Sunlit Man, so the SICS crew is continuing their discussion of everything in the last of the Year of Sanderson's Secret Projects. Major spoilers inside. You have been warned. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ehgl8qOc6ve10h_w5msjrR45yaTCEa82oroM3x6WYZI/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: "Truthless" short animation by Rayner G. / @raynergenergy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@raynergenergy/video/7291875192651992363?_r=1&_t=8ggKdTxc45u ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails t

The fourth and final of the Secret Projects of The Year of Sanderson is OUT! Secret Project #4, now fully announced as The Sunlit Man, has released, and the SICS crew is excited to discuss it! This book is incredibly rich in Cosmere lore, so be warned: SPOILERS AHEAD! Seriously, though, this is a great book. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zb8vsDUHV20acJp5-MOhxrm2gYpT-OqivjSfh_OxYVg/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: "Design Can Be a Samurai" by u/Zadrinz https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/173cywi/design_can_be_a_samurai_cosmere_inktober_day_8/ ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questions about th

Didn't we just barely discuss the journey of the Wandersail? Oh, wait, that was the other Wandersail! In this week's episode, the SICS crew return to Dawnshard to give it some more time (because last time, there was so much going on that they didn't have time to give the book its due). There's a lot going on in this shorter Sanderson work, so let's get to it! ___ Thumbnail Art Credit: Connor Chamberlain (IG: @conjchamberlain) ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qtqNwbo6iPl-eaX0Kdq5DXOzERVnj71aVZEDweMP5aQ/edit?usp=sharing ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: Rysn art by @conjchamberlain ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/cosmerestudies SICS patrons make the show possible and gain access to additional content and early access to bonus episodes. ___ Want some SICS merch? Check out our merch store at https://store.streamelements.com/cosmerestudies  ___ You can email us your questio