Sandersonian Institute Of Cosmere Studies

By now, you're probably aware of the Secret Projects Brandon has been talking about, but if you're not, this episode is chock-full of spoilers! So come listen to the SICS hosts' discussion of Brandon Sanderson Secret Project #3! (And that's all you're getting in this episode description!) ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17oiJYzUua8z1Vo6M84RLd7_g2ogeQfPHOA5eZS2nIzg/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

Unless you've had your nose buried so deep in the Cosmere that you haven't been paying attention, you're probably already aware of the announcement Brandon Sanderson made on March 1, 2022. In this episode, The Sandersonian Instiute of Cosmere Studies hosts discuss the news. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cDM4nQXxROuElO3sGBfZaYrFKz_XbqhiHg_blrRawhs/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 abo

You may know him as the author of the John Cleaver, Partials, or Mirador series (among many others), cohost of Writing Excuses, an iconic Game Master, or that other guy joking around with Brandon Sanderson on Intentionally Blank. In this episode, the SICS hosts are fortunate enough to get to sit down for a long chat with Auther, Dungeon Master, and all-around great guy Dan Wells. So join us! You'll be glad you did. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10UI44kcFU492Qb8dJ2zTv3QNl2NSStJzlzOW9oGSD6A/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 email

It's time for another Sandersonian Institute art study! This time, we're going through all the art in Oathbringer. Yes, we know the art is mostly visual, so if you're listening to the audio version, make sure to have your copy of Oathbringer handy to look at all the pretty pictures! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YEPOTv4DnYMfYCUSBpG44iMcgIdArRtfNwd2UHDmo4U/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 t

Ishar. The Herald of Luck and Patron of the Order of the Bondsmiths. One of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters from Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive. There's a lot to unpack here. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e35CwEvwjQjxd2ChWUFUwtClSrK43knzP_wikjZnRzs/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. ___ 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

Did you know that Alan Seawright from the Cinema Therapy YouTube channel is a big Cosmere fan? Well he is, and Amy, Bill, and Jordan got to spend some time chatting with him on our show! He shared his views on the Cosmere, cinema, and just how he would like to combine the two. We really enjoyed the conversation and hope you will too! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cG8n7LuVb8AR1Qg6pBa8Rn1-O3OvApGGPPc1Af_Zphs/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. ___ 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

It's Episode #100! We actually made it! (But don't worry; we don't plan on stopping there!) To celebrate our 100th episode, author (and former student of Brandon Sanderson) Charlie N. Holmberg returns as a guest host! Charlie also co-hosts Your Mom Writes Books, a podcast offering helpful advice to aspiring authors. Together in this episode, the four hosts play two games of Bring Your Own Book using novels from the Cosmere. And our chat even decided to get in on the game! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IvcUu_xpQUSE_97cuP6QatkYVckpewH3609QG4jwbXU/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. ___ 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

It's time for Koloss Head-Munching Day again, and that means another State of the Sanderson report from Brandon and Team Dragonsteel! So come join the SICS hosts as we pick apart this year's mega-communication to geek out about new announcements and speculate about what else could be coming down the pipeline. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FShTKYu71lkLMrii7lcpDw15FqcUKn7A5XzaSeFce4I/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. ___ 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/innkeepe

Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021 is in the books, and the SICS crew had a blast! In this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss what stood out to them. We met a lot of you listeners, and you were all amazing! Thanks to those who came by our booth, and if we didn't get to meet you this time, hopefully we'll meet you at a future convention! Seriously, though. Brandon can write incredible books, and his team can apparently put on an amazing convention! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vuk9Term-HoRNkZ74xNuUlXc_K8utuhtJ2UIoXcsxX8/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. ___ 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,

#CosmereSpoilers Recorded live at Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021, this episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies was much more free-flowing than others—a Q&A session where audience members presented their own aluminum foil hat theories. There was lots of fun discussion in a room full of Brandon Sanderson superfans! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kg2su9r3frI48mUmUYSHkLg5uktZspYwiD32s_ujSGg/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. ___ 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

#CosmereSpoilers Taln is an absolute unit. You know it. We know it. So let's talk about Taln, his endurance, and some of the implications of a fact that Brandon revealed during an event this past July. Also, be sure to come to our panels or stop by Booth #402 at Dragonsteel MiniCon 2021 and say hi! We'd love to meet you. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6Xuk-e4A3vUhCoW6BYECIhnxT1p_Mnqg5LPebrRPfM/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. ___ 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

#CosmereSpoilers It's creepy season, and we're covering a creepy topic! In this episode, the SICS crew discusses, and theorizes on, the Deathrattles from the epigrams of The Way of Kings. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Omrl1p1zInkHaaIp6xi-YSLFZ-a5V6grpOf3N40JlJU/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. ___ 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 C

#CosmereSpoilers We're back on Roshar! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies returns to Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive to discuss one of the richest—yet most mysterious—ideas that Brandon has come up with. What sets the sapient spren of Roshar apart from the lesser spren—and from each other? We discuss that question and more in this episode about spren society. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fD0qbpP6I-Jmuov0RJf1plwT2lkGDp-ERpQl1VOFcGY/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. ___ 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 sa

#ReckonersSpoilers Much to our surprise, even though The Reckoners trilogy was complete, Brandon and coauthor Steven Michael Bohls had another entry planned. In this episode, the SICS crew discusses Lux, the newest Reckoners novel following a different crew based in Texas! So join us for this Epic new tail! (Ha! Wait, what? We already used the "Epic" bit? Shoot...) So join us for the, um... Luxuriant... um... Ah forget it. Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JvTVWnnOFyRhtMCdAg2CGhhYcrpIQvIKfU6FqG2_BYk/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. ___ 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 ho

#ReckonersSpoilers The time to discuss Epic (heh) conclusion to The Reckoners trilogy has come! The SICS crew has followed the Reckoners from Newcago to Babilar and now to Ildithia (formerly known as Atlanta) in Calamity. How are David and the other Reckoners handling the shocking events at the end of the previous book? What can we say in this description that isn't a MASSIVE spoiler? And what the heck are potato-based powers? Listen to our conversation about all these questions and more in this episode! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YuJyRO72chSaz3MsWDZA-26Be_VZoY_GUPSjiY1uY0I/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. ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emails to respond

#ReckonersSpoilers The Reckoners discussion continues! The SICS crew has moved on to Firefight and the Reckoners have moved on to Babilar, the waterlogged remains of Manhattan. (After a brief encounter with Mitosis, a powerful new Epic.) What is Regalia planning? Who is the mysterious Dawnslight? And what has Firefight been up to since the end of Book 1? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BqTMIYLgF6q-6G2QFceEP0eKdlboJOBiO2w4ZeLbfhQ/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. ___ 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

#SteelheartSpoilers The SICS crew is taking a brief break from the Cosmere to discuss one of Brandon Sanderson's non-Cosmere works. What if super powers were real? What if one day, suddenly, many people unexpectedly developed superpowers? Now, what if they were all evil? Welcome to Newcago, a post-apocalyptic, dystopian version of Chicago in this bleak world. For this episode, Bill, Amy, and Jordan discuss Steelheart, one of Brandon's Young Adult ventures that appeals to readers of all ages. Sparks, it's gonna be fun! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gAQTepD5Zd58qe_4YuwZo1QIqvA0r9pGWTczm1NC5oo/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. ___ You can email us your questions about the Cosmere at cosmerestudies@gmail.com. We will occasionally select emai

#CosmereSpoilers The magic systems of the Cosmere are fascinating and diverse, but they all seem to have a thread in common: Intent. Magic doesn't happen by accident, and what you're intending to do can have a strong effect on the end result. Join Bill, Amy, and Jordan as they discuss Intent with a capital I, as well as the proper pronunciation of the word "twi'lek." ("Twi'lekian?") ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaCZxJpvTKZfQOQe_-ACS6Gtq3wnPn_Punknn-Xbyzs/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. ___ 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

#CosmereSpoilers The Heralds of the Almighty are mysterious figures from Roshar's history. What happened to each of them? What are they all doing now? Join The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies as we discuss the fates of these legendary icons. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmbYn519XBBtFrV3KisNqzFCRgBB6UF9oW-ojpZ8mQg/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. ___ 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

#CosmereSpoilers Vin and Lift, from Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, respectively, have a lot in common—but they're very different, too! In this episode, the SICS crew discuss those similarities and differences, comparing and contrasting these two street kids and the paths they take. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UuzU4Gs-uozBx40d5x4uC46-SEx_81gde0GvNJbcDhg/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. ___ 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 s