Cosmere Conversations

Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
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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 explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers

  1. 18h ago

    Episode 203: Wild Theories ( feat. LiteraryTrope )

    Brooke and Tyler call in @LiteraryTrope to help push past the brink of sanity with the wildest theories in the Cosmere. Is Nahadon a soup? Are mushrooms everywhere? Is Mare alive? We'll explain and you be the judge. #AllSpoilers Follow LiteraryTrope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literarytrope/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@literarytrope Substack: https://literarytrope.substack.com/ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 14m

  2. May 19

    Episode 202: Renarin the Gamebreaker

    Brooke and Tyler use illumination to look into the future of the Cosmere to understand the gamebreaking potential of Renarin Kholin. We try to comprehend his strange nature as an Enlightened Truthwatcher and whether his powers are more connected to Sja-anat or Odium. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 11m

  3. May 5

    Episode 201: Starting the Cosmere ( feat. TheLostBooksofJess )

    Brooke and Tyler sit down for a cozy chat with Jess, host of Fantasy Fan Reads and instagram phenom @thelostbooksofjess. We discuss our collective love of fantasy, what it's like to join the Cosmere community, and what theories a new reader has to offer. #AlmostAllSpoilers Jess has only read some of Stormlight and Mistborn Era 1 with a few other one-off Sanderson novels. This entire conversation is safe for followers of Jess to enjoy. Follow Jess on Instagram Follow Fantasy Fan Reads Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 23m

  4. Apr 21

    Episode 200: Szeth & Nightblood

    Brooke and Tyler reveal the secrets of the Cosmere's most mysterious sentient sword...and also some bald guy. Szeth's story in Wind and Truth is both heartbreaking and lore-intensive as he explores what it means to be a high ideal radiant. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 17m

  5. Apr 7

    Episode 199: Music Meets Magic ( feat. Krishna, Paul, Shamaz )

    Brooke and Tyler are joined by three musically gifted souls to break down their 16 creations for each of the Shards of Adonalsium. Plus the world-premiere of Retribution's never heard before track! At Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, the Music Meets Magic panelists went above and beyond to create multiple musical tracks for each of the Shards and several combinations. We wanted to share their creations with all as well as get their insights on how to create music for fantasy worlds. #AllSpoilers Follow the gang: Follow Shamaz and check out his new podcast Universal Vibrations Follow Krishna Patel Follow Paul Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 56m

  6. Mar 17

    Episode 198: Isles of the Emberdark!!!

    Brooke and Tyler give their instant reactions to Isles of the Emberdark since it is now available to everyone. Dusk and Starlings stories interweave to give fans the most in-depth Cosmere lore from any of the secret projects and we've been dying to talk in depth about it. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 24m

  7. Mar 3

    Episode 197: In Defense Of... ( feat. Hayden Gray from Fantasy Fan Fellas )

    Brooke and Tyler stand shield to shield with Hayden Gray from the Fantasy Fan Fellas podcast to defend fantasy, romantasy, and Wind and Truth. We know the criticisms lobbed against the fantastical works we love and do our best to defend their honor. #NotAllSpoilers There are no major spoilers for Cosmere works until we begin discussing Wind and Truth at 50m15s. Follow Hayden and the Fantasy Fan Fellas Fantasy Fan Fellas Instagram Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 34m

  8. Feb 17

    Episode 196: Adolin the Unoathed

    Brooke and Tyler join Adolin Kholin on the front lines in Azimir to recap his story in Wind and Truth. How has his relationship with Maya changed what we know about bonds, what does it truly mean to be Unoathed, and how will Adolin's promising philosophy develop in the second half of the Stormlight Archive. #AllSpoilers Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.

    1h 10m
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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 explore the crossovers, magic systems, and characters in great detail. If you’re a fan of Sanderson, literature, epic stories, magic, and wild theorizing—this is the place for you. #AllSpoilers

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  • Creator
    Tyler Shotwell & Brooke Silva
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 tyshotwell
  • Show Website
    Cosmere Conversations

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