Sandersonian Institute Of Cosmere Studies

The End...? The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies crew is back, and we're starting our larger discussion of The Lost Metal, by Brandon Sanderson, at the very... end. (Sorry, Maria von Trapp.) There's all SORTS of epilogue juiciness going on in this book, and we're excited to break it down, one piece at a time. ___ This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/imaginarycosmere/comments/yxy7y0/hois_stories_with_legos_render/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JD1XRkczUPcQkK3Ud7xay1Lbkg891Vip810ezjIsp8/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 ques

This bonus episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies was recorded LIVE at Dragonsteel 2022 at the Salt Palace convention center in Salt Lake City, Utah! At the recording, we asked members of the live audience to come up and present their Aluminum Foil Hat Theories about just what in the world was going on in the Cosmere! Aspects of some of these predictions have already been proven wrong, while aspects of others were confirmed with the release of The Lost Metal later that evening! So what did we get right? What did we get wrong? Take a listen, then let us know what you thought at cosmerestudies@gmail.com! ___ 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

Okay... let's talk about the Lost Metal! This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTp8IaCQ_2-SwLir1Q2B5Y0RsOte-0H2CekqW4O0zMM/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 Sanderson's work. ___ Follow us at www.twitch.tv/innkeeperstable for our live shows, which stream on Mondays, every two weeks, at 8:30pm Mountain Time. VODs will be posted on the Cosm

It's time! The release of The Lost Metal, the final book in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn Era 2, is imminent! In less than a week, we'll be at Dragonsteel 2022 and actually holding our copies in our hands! But first, we have to test our predictive mettle against each other and our returning guest host, Steve from the Read and Find Out YouTube channel! Jordan says he's a scientist, but we think he's more like... a gameshow host. Enter the competition yourself here to compete with us and possibly win a leatherbound copy of Elantris:  Visit Read and Find Out on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReadAndFindOutCosmere ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5OnKuxGli3HbN3KbN4-thbJHtRtt7MBu_kZD6gyJSg/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

Just how deep does this rabbit hole go? Bill, Jordan, and Amy continue their chat about the preview chapters that Brandon Sanderson has released for The Lost Metal, the final book in Mistborn Era 2. They're talking about Chapters 9-13 this time, and that's all the description you're going to get, because SPOILERS! This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/yc7lcy/kaladin_rhythm_of_war_acc_lugger_art/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11dn6DQXfIr34TXuTnDDOAq0fjoXhqEKwY8Mj92aC9cw/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 abou

We're going even deeper! In this episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies, the SICS crew continue their discussion of the preview chapters of The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson, talking about Chapters 3-8. This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/Mistborn/comments/xz9gm0/i_finally_finished_the_fanart_of_vin_i_posted_a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hhnjxtb0gpzVpXt5wai1Xv0FZDFgwsPgKt8hdCnuW4o/edit ___ 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 d

It's almost time! As we get closer to the long-awaited release of The Lost Metal, the final book in Era 2 of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, Brandon has started to release preview chapters of the book. In this episode, the SICS hosts discuss the newly-released Prologue, as well as Chapters 1 and 2. So what's been going on in Scadrial since we last visited? What are Wax, Wayne, Steris, Marasi, MeLaan, and all our other friends up to? And what does the word "codswallop" mean? This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/xoj8za/hi_im_here_just_to_share_my_last_work_shallan/ ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sucjzL6hqzrB6-_TvtbVkox9AXxW_w_QlQc3v3lB4Ic/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

Today is a bit of a different episode where we examine the effect of growing up in the shadow of giants through the lenses of Vin and Elhokar growing up under the shadows of Kelsier and Gavilar. This video is a bit bare bones on the setup because Bill's computer has decided to overheat making editing in things like the outro and better audio. Once we get his computer back up and running, we'll get the better version up. This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.tiktok.com/@stormlightmemes/video/7141101353488764203?_t=8Va4EKvWkOI&_r=1 ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a3TyuxWCfA26KDM11QdjMkPGRPO4VeWnectpUo7k6LY/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.co

It's another art-based episode! (People listening to the audio version of the show should still be able to appreciate it, though.) In this episode, the SICS crew takes a look at all the different art in Book 4 of Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive: Rhythm of War. Seriously, the art in this thing is stunning! This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LCxdkdpegk&ab_channel=GenericEntertainment ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y3zf-maSkO83OjLTt9beCizyvaj9GdhHucNNX47_YoE/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 occasi

The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is diving into the murky waters of parenting! In this episode, Amy (the only one of us with kids) takes the reins to lead a discussion on the huge variety of parenting relationships across the Cosmere. This week's Cosmere Thing of the Week: https://twitter.com/Seruji/status/1555309134790139906 ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJjvGSteercJJ8u4RTufpqqsIjPNu-n7WOoz6Q6sJOU/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, n

Remember the time when there was that really epic duel in Words of Radiance? Yeah... that was awesome. In this episode, Jordan, Amy, and Bill talk about what many consider to be the most epic scene in the entire Cosmere. (Though there's definitely several other contenders for that title!) Honestly, we may not be able to do it justice... "but [we]'ll see what [we] can do." ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPjGtEkRKUAr8_ZPLyn5Sbldjr-y1pmBMbKfcnrD_X0/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 lov

Steve from the Read and Find Out YouTube channel joins the Cosmere Studies crew for a dive into all the Cosmere connections that are going on in the background of our favorite series. Because seriously, what's going on back there!? This episode was sponsored by ANDi. Visit http://www.shopandi.com and use the promo code SICS25 to save 25% on your first order! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aBxgaYnYxYqXXIAoC6-bdvw36ByXXtHntSFlWC4vDGc/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

The SICS crew is finally getting to that mailbag! What's up with silver in the Cosmere? And how do you quantify power in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere? No children were harmed in the production of this episode. What are your theories or Cosmere concepts that you'd like us to discuss in a future episode? Let us know at cosmerestudies@gmail.com! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FiZsvAyw4EF7RYT32MLRsiL1q_LfU3t6hk8tHq4LUN4/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

Let's look a little... deeper, shall we? In this episode, the SICS crew focuses in on a specific scene from Words of Radiance: the Chasm scene. You know the one. What did you think of this scene? Do you have any favorite scenes you'd like us to focus an episode around? Let us know at cosmerestudies@gmail.com! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ny5P6ckYG0EGWtOrrm8EZNpAEP2KgtGhhbRsBeH2BAc/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 a

Although it's among Brandon Sanderson's shortest works, Legion is easily one of his most unusual—which is strange, because it's one of the only books he's written that take place on our version of Earth! In this episode, the SICS hosts take a brief step away from the Cosmere in order to discuss Brandon's psychological (in more ways than one) thriller/television pilot. Plus, the latest audiobook in the series came out the day before this episode posted, so go check that out, too! Also, be sure to visit our social media accounts (@cosmerestudies on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to enter our latest giveaway for a paperback copy of The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vCZrg8B_9aK3SUBhiswnEM1Z1gAbZRVbvVnimQ6RhU/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 an

Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive is more than just the words on a page. He also included several pieces of art by incredible artists like Isaac Stewart, Ben McSweeney, and Dan dos Santos, all of which work together to fill out the world of Roshar and hide clues about things that are happening in the greater Cosmere. In this episode, the SICS hosts discuss this art and just what it all could mean. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xVNplxQrwALV9oQCk3-2Pxi90h9o1fb9jqwHasQYu7M/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 resp

We've already discussed Sanderson's first two Laws of Magic, and it's time to discuss the final one: "Expand what you already have before you add something new." We'd love to hear your thoughts on Sanderson's Three Laws of Magic! Let us know at cosmerestudies@gmail.com ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YGoGEWcE89qp1jrcnkaA1Nkd80Gic7uHGSJzbWY7itY/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 Br

Five books. Five prologues. Five perspectives. One dark night. In this episode, the SICS crew discusses just what happened on the night a king was brought down by the Assassin in White. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Chr_T4-YMbS67Lmz-CWADRhAnh0mAl2jt1Bd9_FjeMk/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 Sanderson's work. ___ Follow us at www.twitch.tv/innkeeperstable for our live

Spoilers, spoilers, and more spoilers! In this episode, the Bill, Jordan, and Amy discuss Secret Project #4 from Brandon Sanderson's now-infamous Kickstarter campaign. And that's all we're going to say about it here. *Our apologies for the low-quality recording. We had technical difficulties and had to fall back on a backup. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L46QYYYsJH3HiZKYMk-BJ2QQt9Qkl-Kqg4t_ijFlc-g/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 f

Brandon Sanderson keeps surprising us with bonus content, so the Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies, of course, had to follow suit! In this bonus episode, the SICS crew discusses the new prologue to Stormlight Book #5, which Brandon released unexpectedly on the last day of his historic Kickstarter. So what did we learn in the final perspective on what happened on that day Szeth-son-son-Vallano wore white and set an entire saga in motion? You'll have to listen to find out, because SPOILERS! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0KBW82ddyQVloMSry7wspSdESGtKDfexmhs6KyA7SA/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 questio