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Two lovers of the Cosmere explore the universe created by Brandon Sanderson with biweekly episodes discussing the intricacies of this literary masterpiece. Episodes begin with background information on the Cosmere itself and develop to be more specific regarding each world/novel. We discuss the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. For fans of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and sexy podcast hosts. #AllSpoilers
Welcome to Return To Roshar, a Stormlight Archive reread podcast with All Published Cosmere-spoilers abound. This show features a diverse cast of hosts, from all walks of life, who love all things Cosmere. We hope to provide you insightful, engaging, and sometimes funny commentary of this amazing series. Join us, friend, and say again the immortal words: Life Before Death; Strength Before Weakness; Journey Before Destination.
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Episode 118: TLM - The Future of Scadrial
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Brooke and Tyler conclude their review of The Lost Metal by going absolutely mad with the theorizing and hot takes. Wild speculation and Cosmere-based confusion is entirely possible. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
Brooke and Tyler discuss each of the adverts, political cartoons, articles, and tales of love, loss, and the absolute boss- Nikki Savage. #AllSpoilers The Two Seasons Broadsheet Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler turn their gaze to the invader of Scadrial and attempt to unravel the mystery of Bavadin/Autonomy. What do they want? How are they behaving differently from other Shards? When will they return? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
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Episode 115: TLM - Harmony or Discord?
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Brooke and Tyler debate what exactly Sazed has become and how his spectrum of behaviors can influence the future of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Link to the Harmony or Discord image album. Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler investigate the new manipulations and combinations of the metallic powers found in The Lost Metal. As Scadrial continues to advance and Thaidakar continues to push for the democratization of superpowers, how will the Scadrian society handle the changes? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original musi…
Brooke and Tyler get lost in debate over the explosive combination of the two God metals introduced in Era 2 Book 4. What mysteries has Sanderson introduced, how will metals be used in the Scadrian future, and is Harmony good or bad? We don't have all the answers but certainly have lots of questions! #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a …
Brooke and Tyler launch 2023 by reviewing Brandon's detailed plans for the year and the future of the Cosmere. Hollywood has come a knocking, Stormlight 5 has a title, and Brandon Sanderson is taking on one of the giants of the industry by withholding Secret Project books (and possibly all future books) from Amazon's Audible. Get hyped for the Year…
Brooke and Tyler discuss the members of the Ghostbloods introduced in The Lost Metal. Moonlight, Twinsoul, Codenames, and Thaidakar. What can they do and, more importantly, what do they mean to the larger Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
Brooke and Tyler review The Lost Metal and discuss their favorite moments, the rough cuts, and plenty of speculation on the future of the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler return to Scadrial's past in order to speculate on it's future. What was Trellism and how is the Set using it to gain power throughout Era 2. Is the resurgence of Trell only a prelude to a larger Scadrian conflict? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David …
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Episode 108: Southern Scadrians Summarized
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Brooke and Tyler continue to explore the mysteries of Era 2 to prepare for The Lost Metal release on November 15th. We discuss the culture, religion, beliefs, and magic technology of Scadrial's newest superstars. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
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Episode 107: Extra, Extra Read All About- The Broadsheets
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Brooke and Tyler discuss the three Broadsheets that are interspersed throughout Mistborn Era 2 novels. Are they silly asides and one-offs or a window into a world of secrets and foreshadowing? #AllSpoilers Broadsheets: The Elendel Daily The House Record The New Ascendancy Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David …
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Episode 106: News Updates & The Lost Metal Preview
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Brooke and Tyler are back! The summer break is over and it is time to discuss all the Cosmere news and look forward to November's release of Mistborn Era 2, Book 4 - The Lost Metal. We discuss several exciting news updates regarding Cosmere games, movie news, kickstarters, and then speculate about the many potential possibilities that await in The …
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Episode 105: Secret Organizations on Roshar
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Brooke and Tyler explore the secret sects that currently exist and are operating to influence events on Roshar. From the Ghostbloods and Sons of Honor to the Sleepless and Seventeenth Shard- no secret society will escape our gaze. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David G…
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Episode 104: Gamebreakers - Lift & Renarin
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Brooke and Tyler explore two of the known Cosmere gamebreakers - Lift & Renarin. Each character is special in ways that introduce fundamental contradictions to the existing magic systems. How will this uniqueness play out in the future and is it possible other gamebreakers could play into the far future of the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this pod…
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Episode 103: Combining Fabrial Systems
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Brooke and Tyler continue their journey into the future of Cosmere crossovers. Fabrials may have been developed on Roshar but the method of combining machines and investiture certainly is primed for an industrial revolution. What happens as the technology of each Cosmere world begins to be shared between planets? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast b…
Brooke and Tyler heed the call of the fans and talk compounding, Shard crossovers, and different magical combinations that may (or may not) exist in the Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler mine the mysterious mountain that makes up Shallan's past and try to answer one of the great Rosharian riddles. #AllSpoilers Herald Chanarach - Patron of the Dustbringers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
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Episode 100: Create a Cosmere World
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Brooke and Tyler create a whole new Cosmere World! Borrowing a worldbuilding outline from fantasy author N.K. Jemisin, we use a currently unknown Shardworld as the template for our own crazy creation. A 100th episode special! #AllSpoilers Invention Shardworld Map Want to add your own details? Follow the link N.K. Jemisin on Ezra Klein Podcast Suppo…
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Episode 99: Words of Brandon Vol. 6
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Brooke and Tyler discuss the major news in the Cosmere as of March 2022 with commentary on some of Brandon's most recent spoiler streams, fan questions, and announcements. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler open their textbooks and take a deeper look at Five Scholars. Masters of Awakening, Creators of New Magics, Harbingers of War? Who are the Five Scholars and what is their legacy throughout the Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
Brooke and Tyler have a not-quite Cosmere convo as they discuss the non-canon Aether of Night novel and the implications of incorporating Aether as a magic system in the broader Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
Brooke and Tyler discuss the rough draft for a First of the Sun story entitled "Kingmaker" that Brandon read during the Cytonic press tour. This non-canon story gives a glimpse at the far future of the Cosmere. Followed by some feedback from the fans. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier.…
Brooke and Tyler lean heavily on their speculation powers as they discuss the Stormlight Archive Blurbs on the back of the hardcover/paperback versions of the novels. Each blurb is written from the perspective of an in-world Sleepless and every word is dripping with unexpected foreshadowing. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on…
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Episode 94: State of the Spoilery Sanderson
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Brooke and Tyler celebrate Koloss Head Munching Day by discussing the official State of The Sanderson 2021 and the Spoiler Stream that Brandon did in December 2021. #AllSpoilers State of the Sanderson 2021 Spoiler Stream Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
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Return to Roshar Episode 8 ~ The Butcher of Hearthstone ~ WoK Ch. 25
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Cody and Dee dis…
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Episode 93: Hoid's Parables: The Dog and the Dragon
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Brooke and Tyler travel to the nightmare world to hear the tale of a dog who wanted to be a dragon and learn how the meaning of stories is the meaning we give to them. Kaladin's lowest point is made a small bit better, propelling him to the epic conclusion of RoW. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by D…
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Episode 92: Hoid's Parables: The Moon Child
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Brooke and Tyler discuss the most peculiar and meaningful tale so far. Is Hoid's story of a tricked Moon spirit one that explains all the mysteries of the Cosmere? How are the three Shards connected? What are the implications for Roshar? What does it all mean?! We do our best to untangle the web and end with more questions than we began. #AllSpoile…
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Return to Roshar Episode 7 ~ Emo Kid Kal ~ WoK Ch. 16 & Ch. 20
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Anna, Cody, and …
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Return to Roshar Episode 6 ~ Kaladin Stormblessed ~ WoK Ch. 1 & Ch. 10
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Cody and Murtaug…
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Episode 91: Hoid's Parables: The Girl Who Looked Up
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Brooke and Tyler discuss the two versions of The Girl Who Looked Up and its significance to Shallan and the greater Cosmere? #AllSpoilers Chapter 25 - The Girl Who Looked Up Chapter 82 - The Girl Who Stood Up Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.…
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Return to Roshar Episode 5 ~ To Pretend ~ Navani's Prologue
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Leigha, Murtaugh…
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Episode 90: Hoid's Parables: Fleet & Wandersail
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Brooke and Tyler journey across Roshar by land and sea with the Cosmere's greatest storyteller. We break down Hoid's stories to Kaladin from WoK & WoR and speculate about their meaning for the end of SA5 and the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gru…
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Return to Roshar Episode 4 ~ To Weep ~ Eshonai's Prologue
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Return to Roshar Episode 3 ~ To Question ~ Jasnah's Prologue
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Anna, Ben, and D…
Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Aaron to the podcast to discuss everyone's favorite form of future sight- the Death Rattles! The Cosmere Nerd Triforce aligns with spreadsheets, lots of quotes, and some truly crazy theories. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by Dav…
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Return to Roshar Episode 2 ~ To Kill ~ Szeth's Prologue
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every Cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War, for now. In this episode of R2R, Ben, Cody, and M…
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Episode 88: Sixth of the Dusk Sequel
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Brooke and Tyler read and discuss the entirety of the Sixth of the Dusk sequel chapter that Brandon released at the Rhythm of War launch party in 2020. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
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Return to Roshar Episode 1 ~ The Assassination Timeline
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Return to Roshar Episode 0 ~ Meet our Radiant Hosts!
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Welcome to Return to Roshar, where we speak again the Ancient Oaths by going through Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Books and put everything into a wider Cosmere context. So, a spoiler warning is in effect for every cosmere book published at the time of recording, and that means up to Rhythm of War for now. In this "Episode 0", we will be giving yo…
Brooke and Tyler discuss several of the revelations from JordanCon 2021 where Brandon answered multiple fan questions directly about Rhythm of War. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler discuss the secrets hidden within Rhythm of War's Ars Arcanum. Soulcasters, stoneshapers, and mysteries galore. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
Brooke and Tyler catalog each of the major Worldhoppers who appear in Rhythm of War and their role in the greater Cosmere. The presence of even one Worldhopper used to be the highlight of a Cosmere-aware reader's day but RoW takes the easter eggs to a new level that is likely to continue as the story unfolds. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by be…
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Episode 84: All Hail, Jasnah Kholin
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BrookebeforeBrookebeforeBrooke and Tyler bow down before the Great Jasnah Kholin and discuss her backstory, relationships, the challenges and traumas she has overcome, and her role in the political center of Roshar with a dash of Cosmere-wide speculations. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gru…
Brooke & Tyler discuss all the different types of emulsifiers on Roshar and throughout the Cosmere. The Middle Path is a recurring theme that is continually presented as an alternative to the traditional good/bad storytelling and emulsifiers are the key to complete understanding. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Ori…
Brooke and Tyler invite special guest star Kailee of the Ivory System to discuss Shallan, the Cosmere, and real-world Dissociative Identity Disorder. Kailee has been diagnosed with DID and has a Masters degree focused on trauma-informed education. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Ra…
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Episode 81: The Timeline of Shallan Davar
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Brooke and Tyler go step by step through the life of Shallan in an attempt to organize her messy and chaotic story. We answer when does she bond a spren, what are the differences in her blades, does she have plate, and everything all the way through the events of RoW. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music …
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Episode 80: Mayalaran & The Recreance
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Brooke and Tyler look at the relationship between Mayalaran and Adolin and the ever-evolving nature of what it means to bond with a spren. Maya's revelation at the trial completely recontextualizes the past on Roshar and may be one of the biggest factors in convincing spren to join the war against Odium. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becomin…
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Episode 79: Kaladin, Syl, and the Nahel Bond
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Brooke and Tyler discuss Kaladin's arc in Rhythm of War, the new information we learn about the Nahel Bond, and the ever-evolving relationship between Syl and Kaladin. We conclude with a debate about "Honor's Truest Surge" and how it could throw the entire system of Surgebinding through a loop. #AllSpoilers Video about The Epilogue by Lost in Disco…
Brooke and Tyler theorize about the Rhythm of War epilogue and what the interaction between Odium and Hoid means for the greater Cosmere. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.By Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
