Sandersonian Institute Of Cosmere Studies

After ONE YEAR of podcasting, The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies has thrown wide the gates, inviting our Patrons to participate in our very first Patron call-in show! In this episode, Bill, Jordan, and Amy take calls from some of our most dedicated listeners, discussing YOUR questions about the Cosmere! It's a great opportunity for us to interact with audience members live and discuss some fascinating aluminum foil hat theories! (WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND!) So come along with us and meet other listeners like yourself as we dive into some of our deepest Cosmere discussions yet! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17WlyyIm_Ilnwk9iEYIs1VIo6TimXd1tLzTOh4qOtL38/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

Welcome, SICSers, to another episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies! In this episode, the SICS crew takes a trip to a deserted island teeming with death as we discuss Brandon Sanderson's short work, "Sixth of the Dusk." We've also got a giveaway, speculation, and a brief look back at the first year of the SICS podcast! (Plus a healthy dose of the random discussions you've come to expect from us.) So come with us as we follow Dusk and remind our listeners to "Keep watching the sky!" Also: ALIENS! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WW7R3DSGR8aWiUCC0ZJqIyW_4Gv6ONCMPVEDL76EBcw/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

From needy puppies to the validity of fanfiction, The Sandersonian Institute is discussing a wide range of topics this time! Brandon Sanderson has packed a LOT of heavy themes into his Cosmere novella, The Emperor's Soul, and we're diving right into the deep end of this Shardpool. So join us as we get a bit more philosophical. Plus, we've got several announcements, including a giveaway, a new type of episode, and a special format for our upcoming one-year anniversary show! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izcUOfVqu2Sj2SkrXzLfOYOCjf-TBq0pMh6jU0nQUeI/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

Welcome back to Sel! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies has finally come back to the place where it all began. In this episode, the SICS crew starts their discussion of one of Brandon's shorter novellas, The Emperor's Soul, which takes place on the homeworld of Elantris, in the Rose Empire far to the north of Arelon and Teod. So join us as we discuss such deep topics as "What makes a person... themself?", "Does art belong to its creator once its been made public?", and "Was Emperor Palpatine actually a Hufflepuff!?" ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2R8e6mZqOHGzw3mUZAFhFzmnOAmVhVtmkE-MrVLpVA/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 se

Scadrial, we'll miss you! In this episode of SICS, Bill, Amy, and Jordan finally wrap up their discussion of Mistborn: Secret History and bid a fond farewell to Scadrial for the next several episodes. It's time to take a look at some of the answers Brandon Sanderson gave to his fans in this Cosmere-dense novella, plus a WHOLE lot of new questions that he raised. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10wRnAYdptICwf23HUUdlgD5FGTKp8Y_HWnthxqUwg58/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 San

There's ALWAYS another secret! This time, on SICS, Amy, Jordan, and Bill continue their discussion of Mistborn: Secret History, and the spoilers are flying, so enter at your own risk! In addition to talking about what's going on in [REDACTED], the SICS crew also discuss the 2018 State of the Sanderson, as well as the Hemalurgy chart that Brandon released last week. So join us for, frankly, one of our weirder episodes, chock-full of speculations, exclamations, and at least a couple technical difficulties. It'll be fun! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZmThtUO5tYevJ-pWmOw2eOyzvi9HmRkdHVBjkCMaxY/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

Happy Boxing Day from the SICS crew! (Hopefully you've been saving your gold boxings for just such an occasion!) In this episode, Bill, Jordan, and Amy finally take a peek inside of Mistborn: Secret History, a special project from Brandon Sanderson that is loaded with Cosmere secrets! (And more than a few spoilers, so be warned!) When you're ready, join us for a discussion of what happens when [REDACTED], who [REDACTED] really is, and of course where [REDACTED] has [REDACTED] since [REDACTED]! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3ltS3zCqHEa6MQgQ_Mt1zb4LmGMOqEP0YbpeBB0WBk/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 t

The SICS crew is back and sounding better than ever! Armed with shiny new mics, Bill, Amy, and Jordan are ready to tackle the latest entry in Era 2 of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, The Bands of Mourning! There's a lot of Cosmere stuff going on behind the scenes, in addition to all the great action taking center stage, so come along for the ride in our landmark 20th episode as we talk about the adventures of all of your favorite characters on Scadrial! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dmni-l7tpimsVPQH0MI3b9jqzjGXVfzqgD9CayISIbc/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 th

Western shootouts and gaslit mysteries now make way for adventure in the frozen heights! Join Amy, Bill, and Jordan in this episode as they discuss the most recent full entry in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, The Bands of Mourning. There's a whole lot to talk about this week, and we're excited to share it with you! So come along as we talk about Wax, Wayne, Marasi, Steris, MeLaan, and all the rest! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MOg0N-KSWHd66j_So5WFPaPh1Msf3bwZzaZTv4EdNw/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

The game is afoot! This week, Bill, Amy, and Jordan take a step away from the Roughs and explore the misty, gas-lit streets of Elendel in a Sherlockian mystery on Scadrial. Come along as they discuss this slightly darker chapter in Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series. Heartbreak. Betrayal. Gunplay, and a whole lot of the magic that Brandon's fans have come to love. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SEC6xccWJ3PSbA6zqgeLWhNJ8Sq7P1udxWCUGkdeZU/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

The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies rides again! Join Amy, Bill, and Jordan in this episode of your favorite Cosmere podcast as they continue their discussion of Mistborn: The Alloy of Law. Immortal lawmen gone bad! Petty policemen who need to be taken down a peg! Romantic trope subversions! It's the Wild West out there! So strap on your SICS-shooters (HA!) and come along for a rootin'-tootin' good time on good ol' Scadrial! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_THwPvFHccRJFdGmlDlsC4Rsrz1NPyQ4jGAPVbTMuVE/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 matt

It's been a while, but The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is back on Scadrial! This week, Jordan, Amy, and Bill return to the setting of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series to see what's happened in the last 300 years, and there's a LOT to discuss! Cowboys! Train robberies! Shootouts! And, of course, lots of Allomancy and Feruchemy! So saddle up, buckaroos, 'cause it's gonna be a bumpy ride! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_THwPvFHccRJFdGmlDlsC4Rsrz1NPyQ4jGAPVbTMuVE/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 e

Welcome to Threnody! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies has taken a step away from Brandon's epically long works and is looking at one of his shorter pieces—and they're not alone! This episode, Amy, Jordan, and Bill are joined by Charlie N. Holmberg, a prolific author and one of Brandon's former students! So come along with all four as they discuss Threnody, shades, and one of Brandon Sanderson's creepiest settings in the Cosmere in "Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell." ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NXx8Pp2jTJXsVgvtpt8_U-og0YVBbbggYL4r1915FUc/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 sh

It's the home stretch! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is back on its normal schedule, and in this episode, Bill, Jordan, and Amy are wrapping up their discussion of The Way of Kings, the first book in The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Join us as we talk about all the smaller parts of the novel that we weren't able to get to in our character-focused discussions on Kaladin, Shallan, and Dalinar. These are the little stories that Brandon uses to build the scope of Roshar and the Cosmere, and we're excited to share our thoughts with you! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtUNCmi1ybnINmlt967WkGDdC8fBqsplixMAf_F29OQ/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

After being delayed a week by technical difficulties, The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is back and even more excited to talk about The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. This week, in addition to announcing a giveaway and an upcoming guest, Bill, Jordan, and Amy take a closer look at the story of Dalinar Kholin, the Blackthorn. Also, Navani's freaking awesome. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SEfwmbklzTmISO4WebkfWGN4hdNCvhn8yTt5CxpGpfs/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 abou

It's time for another episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies! We're on an extended trip to Roshar, setting of the The Way of Kings, the first book in the highly acclaimed series The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. We only scratched the surface of this novel last time, and we've still got a ton to talk about! So join Bill, Amy, and Jordan in this episode, as they tackle the mysteries of Roshar, Shallan Davar, and the most baffling puzzle of them all: Do blind pigs dig for acorns? ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-DQvDr6aL8P8JGpP687lUTuad_D0JukMaQQiZQ4jcD4/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 respo

The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is landing on Roshar, and there's a LOT of ground to cover. Follow along with Amy, Bill, and Jordan as they delve into The Way of Kings, the first book in Brandon Sanderson's epic series, The Stormlight Archive. There's a lot of material to cover, so this will be the first of several episodes looking at The Way of Kings. In this episode, they focus primarily on Kaladin Stormblessed, as he journeys from surgeon's apprentice to soldier to slave and beyond.  ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vv69mZemCiSfZ5vLgc7SJys7O1iyOKJn3u1Bdczc8GE/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at 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

By the Iridescent Tones! The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is continuing their tour of Nalthis, one of the many Shardworlds in Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere! Nalthis is the setting of Warbreaker, and this week we're diving into the specifics on some of the colorful (ha!) characters that we meet in this series. So sit back and listen as Bill, Jordan, and Amy talk all about Warbreaker, Awakening, and everyone's favorite weapon of mass destruction, Nightblood! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZW4HaW1xCcfFDgGhN4n6i9PUxNqQVGdZD82jYpOsD0/edit?usp=sharing ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at 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

Amy's back, and The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is on its way to Nalthis! The setting of Brandon Sanderson's novel Warbreaker, Nalthis is home to scenic Hallendren, a tropical land of jungles and color. Come along with Amy, Bill, and Jordan as they explore the jungles. Enjoy a fireworks display in the Court of the Gods! Or if you're in the mood for a story, have a seat and listen to master storyteller Hoid weave together legends of men and deities! Operators at The Hallendren Bureau of Tourism are standing by to schedule your reservations at the finest resort town* in the entire Cosmere today! *The Hallendren Bureau of Tourism accepts no responsibility for any harm that may come to visitors, including loss of breath, loss of Breath, kidnapping, involvement in populace uprisings, judgement and execution by sentient swords, zombification, death, or life after death. Travel at your own risk. ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HosiQjZ96ddo7s8PFbJKip

Oh no! Amy's missing! Fortunately, Bill and Jordan are holding down the fort, and they're joined by Seth (not to be confused with Szeth) from the Mistborn Spoilers and Wheel of Time Spoilers podcasts! In this episode of The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies podcast, Bill, Jordan, and Seth close out the discussion of The Hero of Ages and Mistborn Era 1. So join us as we continue our trip through Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere!! You might even learn a little bit about bioengineering on the side. ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at 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.