Best Plot Device Podcasts (2024)

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17. Traditional Publishing 38:45

19h ago38:45

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There's a lot to talk about in today's episode, so it's another long one. I'll walk you through the process of traditional publishing, and Ramsay will provide plucky commentary and a mathematically creative fun fact. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits …

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #173: "I don't like being in this corner!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 21-24 1:45:19

7d ago1:45:19

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Wind and Truth Chapters 21-24! Amy's gone! :( (But only for this week!) Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGuQEQohAuE30AOq-BZBYzeTOB3ZX4FIhj4HeYt6p98/edit?usp=sharing ___ No Cosmere Thing of the Week this week! ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Stu…

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16. Plot 36:00

9d ago36:00

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This is a longer one, folks—we had a lot to talk about. I share the wisdom I gleaned at ElectricCon, we discuss the 7 types of plot, and Ramsay learns all about defenestration. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be ent…

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15. Show vs Tell 28:35

16d ago28:35

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Bring your stuffed animals, action figures, and family photos today—it's time for show and tell! You need both in a story, but they serve different purposes and should be used intentionally. In this episode, we discuss the uses of both. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit th…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #172: "Let it fester." - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 16-20 1:49:20

24d ago1:49:20

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Wind and Truth Chapters 16-20! Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJYbhSqxKz6HMWHp_M6Dnz9MK1BgWQhUyyDt04xMOvk/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Stormlight Era 1 Covers Merged by u/jgoux https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/1fw29cr/i_made…

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14. Rhetorical Devices 26:56

23d ago26:56

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In today's episode, we discuss ancient Roman hot dog vendors, Ramsay's attempts at Greek pronunciation, and rhetorical devices. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be entered into a weekly drawing for a free line edit o…

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13. Revision Tips 34:17

1M ago34:17

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Revising, like the wonderful world of words, is hard. In today's episode, we discuss Oktoberfest lagers, creepy book-making materials, and how to make your revisions a little easier. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to …

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #171: "Sleep is a menace!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters Int. 1-2, Ch. 14-15 1:41:10

1M ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Wind and Truth Interludes 1-2, Chapters 14-15! More Spoilers! Join us! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-J2Zp-UwhXtg-Olq7EBZAYJ0dYzP4KhDA0Bgk-i3Ihw/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Nerdforge's complete Wheel of Time bound in one volume (not Cosmere, but Cosmere-adja…

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12. Titling Projects 34:00

1M ago34:00

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Coming up with a title can feel even harder than writing the story itself, but fear not: this week, we have some tips to help you find the perfect name for your project. Trust us, it only took 304 tries before we found ours. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.…

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11. Extinct Letters 19:50

2M ago19:50

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What do Egyptian hieroglyphics, Norman conquerors, and computer hackers have in common? Not much, but we talk about them all on this episode! For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #170: "ReADiNg RAiNbOWWWWW!!!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 10-13 1:46:49

2M ago1:46:49

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Wind and Truth Chapters 10-13! More Spoilers! Join us! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YdQuaKcXcBt-RpabkFfVB7IkigVrbq1MCubAltKkdD0/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Adolin and Gallant by u/solarpines https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/1f2nftm/paint…

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10. Extinct Punctuation Marks 18:17

2M ago18:17

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Join us as we discuss our favorite extinct punctuation marks and debate the need of the interrobang vs em dash on a keyboard (em dash wins). For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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9. Dialogue 17:40

2M ago17:40

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In today's episode, we discuss mimes, buccaneers, and the various uses of dialogue in fiction. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #169: "Red Hairing" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters with Cosmere Quandaries! 1:57:06

2M ago1:57:06

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It's time! The countdown to the release of Wind & Truth, Book 5 of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, has begun! As he's done in the past, Brandon is releasing preview chapters of the book on a weekly basis leading up to launch, and C.J. from Cosmere Quandaries has come on as a guest to discuss the prologue and Chapters 1-9 with the SICS …

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8. Outlining a Project 21:54

2M ago21:54

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Plotting? Pantsing? Plantsing? There's no right or wrong way to outline a project, but in this episode, we'll help you navigate some of the different styles and techniques you might use to plan out your next novel. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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7. Voice 22:54

2M ago22:54

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In this episode, we discuss strategies for developing and maintaining a consistent voice, low-budget cooking tips, and what makes Erming Henestway a distinctive writer. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #168: The Cosmere RPG with Katie Payne - "You can't spell 'plot device' without 'plot die!'" 1:24:46

3M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Somehow, Brandon Sanderson has done it AGAIN! He surprised us all once more with his latest (and currently running) Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming Stormlight... no... COSMERE tabletop role-playing game! That's right, what we thought was just an RPG based around The Stormlight Archive is actually a much larger RPG for the entire Cosmere! And …

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6. Developing Characters 27:07

3M ago27:07

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In this episode, we dive into the different types of character arcs, how to name your characters, and what happens when Ramsay forgets to prepare his fun fact. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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5. Worldbuilding 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Worldbuilding isn't just for fantasy and sci-fi writers! You need it in every story, and in this episode, we'll give you some ideas for how to worldbuild without info-dumping. Alternately: Ramsay lets out his inner Tolkien nerd, and we forget that Madison is not a port city. For more writing tips, sign up for Rachael's editing newsletter here or at…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #167: Rhythm of War Reread - "Why are we getting the weirdest Amy sounds tonight!?" 2:01:41

3M ago2:01:41

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This is it! The end of our reread of the currently-published books in The Stormlight Archive! After this, it's build-up to Wind and Truth in December, and we're thrilled for it! The last time we read Rhythm of War, we devoted 6 episodes to it as we broke down each piece. This time, we're cramming it all into one so we can devote more time to the fi…

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4. Writing Sins 20:25

3M ago20:25

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There are several things writers are told to never, ever do—but it's not quite that simple. Ramsay learns the multiple functions of adverbs. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.By Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Episode CCCXII - Borsk Fey'lya, but in a Good Way 1:50:31

3M ago1:50:31

1:50:31

The Acolyte season 1 has come and gone! And we're left feeling conflicted! Positive overall, but still conflicted. Who's right? Who's wrong? Did the right people do the wrong things? What is Vernestra's deal? All I know is that there had BETTER be a season 2!By The Skyhoppers Podcast

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3. Zombie Rules 18:01

3M ago18:01

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Have you ever been told you shouldn't end a sentence with a preposition? Don't start a sentence with a conjunction? Never split an infinitive? Turns out these aren't actual rules in English—they're Zombie Rules, which keep coming back even though they should be dead. We'll tell you all about them in this episode! For more tips, join Rachael's newsl…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #166: Dawnshard Reread - "Crispin Swift" 1:45:08

4M ago1:45:08

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Dawnshard is another example of Brandon's "shorter" work, and much like the rest of his "short" pieces, it's incredibly dense. There's a ton of character development, additional lore, answered questions and brand new mysteries! So what'd you think of it? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1Subjdi3v…

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2. Punctuation 21:25

4M ago21:25

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When was the semicolon first used? How can you use punctutation for more than its technical uses? What has Ramsay actually been using all these years when he thought he was using the Oxford Comma? All that and more in our second episode! For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.…

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1. Pilot 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Why is a first episode called a "pilot"? What should you include in the opening chapter of your story? What the heck is synesthesia? What's the difference between Tibetan and Mongolian throat singing? It's all right here in our very first episode! For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.…

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Episode CCCXI - Blueface 1:18:57

4M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Two episodes inside a month! Maybe we really ARE back. At least Cole and I. Dakota is on a plane maybe? Anyway. Episodes 4-6 of The Acolyte this week! Consider us floored.By The Skyhoppers Podcast

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #165: The Oathpact - "Nightblood isn't a bug! He's a feature!" 1:30:42

4M ago1:30:42

1:30:42

For thousands of years, Roshar has been protected by the mysterious Oathpact. But what do we know about this arcane agreement? How does it protect Roshar? What oaths were involved? And what do we know of the ancient Heralds who made those oaths? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-tpm7X8656e4bSsZj6n…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #164: "Don't Simp for Villains" - Oathbringer Revisisted 2:01:00

4M ago2:01:00

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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 T…

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Episode CCCX - I Guess 1:34:08

5M ago1:34:08

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By the will of the Force, we've returned!!! It's been quite a minute, but The Acolyte is here to bring us out of hibernation. Does it live up to the hype from the last three and a half years? We think so, but there's still plenty of show left to unravel...

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #163: "A Hug of a Story" - Tress and Xisis 1:08:12

5M ago1:08:12

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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_4wZ53p…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #162: "Unmade: Remastered" - Ba-Ado-Mishram and the Unmade 1:29:24

5M ago1:29:24

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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, com…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #161: "Salon of Wind and Truth" - Shallan Wind and Truth Preview Chapters! 1:26:19

6M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

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.…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #160: Edgedancer Revisited - "A hug and SO much therapy!" 1:34:18

6M ago1:34:18

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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/1ZJwKsyQQwn2oq4UgKbQErCV6vcsEjAtFE656J…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #159: Words of Radiance Revisited - "Jordan is the good one of us." 1:38:43

7M ago1:38:43

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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 l…

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Feed Break - PPPPPP Episode 1 1:01:22

7M ago1:01:22

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What's this? A completely different show on the main feed of Penault Pest and Protection? Six P's? What's going on? Penault Pest and Protection Podcast P'content is a monthly retrospective show featuring the cast of Penault Pest and Protection (And Corey!) as we answer questions, discuss worldbuilding and lore, and generally reminisce about the wor…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #158: Isles of the Emberdark Preview Chapters! - "If you have a seon, you technically have a Sel phone." 1:41:24

7M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

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 j…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #157: Say the Words Vignettes and 631! - "Don't Feed Brandon Before Noon" 1:52:51

8M ago1:52:51

1:52:51

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 sh…

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Lessons in Chemistry, Moving Pictures, The Need and The Fury 40:20

8M ago40:20

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This episode has been cursed from the get go! Made the recording happen, the audio was terrible for some unknown reason and then Jen edited it but never published it before leaving for Mexico. So, without further ado, here it is published from Mexico - we tried hahaha. Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of …

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Episode 111B - Agency 58:07

8M ago58:07

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Content Warning(s): Unreality, Memory Alteration, Grief Nature, no matter how bizarre and otherworldly, consumes all. Will Seilbh and Harrison escape their encroaching doom, or are the destined to meet their party member's fate? Who you hear: Foxx Evans as our Denn Mother Haley Tow as Aisling Dade Robison as Clara Adrienne as Tiffany Hazel Keres-Sm…

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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus ft. Caroline! 1:11:43

8M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

As we huddle in our makeshift blanket fort, Caroline fills in for Shanna. It's been a long time since we've done a deep dive episode and we are glad that we chose Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus to bring them back with! Find Caro on Instagram @booknerder. Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and get two books for the price of your fir…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #156: Medicine of the Cosmere - "Gaslight your body into healing itself." 1:30:34

8M ago1:30:34

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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…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #155: The Way of Kings Revisisted - "I like squishy scenes!" 1:32:53

9M ago1:32:53

1:32:53

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 g…

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Disappointment and Betrayal: Rereads, Robot Love, and the Idiot Box. 47:59

9M ago47:59

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This week Jen and Shanna hash out their feelings of disappointment and betrayal together, as well as discuss all of the reading they've been doing so far this year. Books mentioned in this episode: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Network Effect by Martha Wells The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier We did a whole episode ab…

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Episode 111A - The End 47:12

9M ago47:12

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Content Warning(s): Swearing, Tension, Loss Exhausted, confused, and hunted by Magnus, the gang rests in the abandoned Old Textas. A looming presence coats the town in it's midnight embrace. Who you hear: Foxx Evans as our Denn Mother Haley Tow as Aisling Dade Robison as Clara Adrienne as Tiffany Hazel Keres-Smith as Seilbh Corey Geloneck as Campfi…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #154: The Story of Mishim - "The Adjective Form of 'Lunatic'" 1:10:31

9M ago1:10:31

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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 fou…

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Icky Spice and Parenting: What We're Reading and a Bunch of Other Stuff 39:55

10M ago39:55

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Books mentioned in this episode: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca F Kenney Here is the 13 Moons Reading Challenge! -https://readnburied.tumblr.com/post/734943583626526720/13-moons-reading-challenge-2024-announcement Libro.fm. Use our code GOODBOOKS at checkout and…

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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #153: Wind & Truth Interlude! - "I've been smoking quite a bit." 1:17:03

10M ago1:17:03

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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…

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New Year, Same Us: Reading Goals, Challenges and the Best and Worst of 2023 58:00

10M ago58:00

58:00

The following episode description was written by AI. Verdict? Not bad lol. Ever found yourself chuckling over a quirky tale of octopus affection, or feeling a kinship with a certain lovable Murderbot? Welcome to our three-year anniversary bash of 'In Her Good Books', where this episode is brimming with reflections and recommendations that span the …

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End of Session Questions - Episode 110.5 2:36

10M ago2:36

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Each session of Monster of the Week ends with a set of questions to help firm up what we've learned about the mystery! Penault Pest & Protection is a FoxxDenn Production. Follow us around to get updates on our various projects! https://www.facebook.com/fxxdnn/ https://twitter.com/fxxdnnprod https://www.instagram.com/fxxdnnprod/…

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