Intentionally Blank
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 406 ratingsJoin bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
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Episodes
Disappointing Media — Ep. 101 of Intentionally Blank
May 10, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Brandon and Dan kick things off by discussing the peculiar behavior of cockatoos pulling teeth, and elephants' tendency to steal food. However, they eventually steer the conversation towards the main topic at hand - a deep dive into the world of disappointing media. Tune in to hear their thoughts and opinions on the subject. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/kA4ZMoy1dxE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found....
Oops! All tangents — Ep. 100 of Intentionally Blank
May 03, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBNo subject is safe as Brandon and Dan move from tangent to tangent including the incredible food heist of the Dairy Don of the Milk Mafia, the Mario games, a bad story idea, and many other topics. None covered in depth. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/K2bQhjiGvIw Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Sports People Are Nerds Too — Ep. 99 of Intentionally Blank
April 27, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Brandon and Dan intended to talk about sports but ended up getting sidetracked while discussing their favorite books and Dan shared an interesting story about how a game of Candy Land influenced American literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/PcJGiuBbiAc Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
How The Turn Tables — Ep. 98 of Intentionally Blank
April 19, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBrandon and Dan start their discussion with food adjacent crimes before moving into their main subject off the table, but are frequently distracted by movie tangents. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/6vw-SfZ-y6Y Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Dan Discusses Dungeons & Dragons (With Brandon)— Ep. 97 of Intentionally Blank
April 12, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBrandon and Dan in timely fashion, discuss the Dungeons & Dragons (2023) movie. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSE Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Our Favorite Mobile Games - Ep 96 of Intentionally Blank
April 05, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBBrandon and Dan talk cinematic alligator ranch heists and compare their favorite mobile games. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/BCpoPlGoJdA Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Weekend at Vaders - Ep 95 of Intentionally Blank
March 29, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBBrandon and Dan turn a bad story idea into an awesome one—though still not a good one—before turning their discussion towards the business of writing. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/Y67ShcNp4X0 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Taking A Personality Test - Ep. 94 of Intentionally Blank
March 24, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBBrandon and Dan take a personality test. Social or Reclusive? Feisty or Gracious? Stinky or Fresh? The results reveal what characters they are most like. Tune in to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/0RyLHAjhJUk https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
12 Fast 12 Furious — Ep. 93 of Intentionally Blank
March 15, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBBrandon and Dan begin this episode with some food embezzlement before going down the long and winding road of A.I. naming conventions for The Fast and Furious Movies, Scalzi Awards and Hugo's. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/gskRswcnda4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
In Defiance of Logic and Facts — Ep. 92 of Intentionally Blank
March 08, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBBrandon and Dan start with a peculiar food heist before moving on to random google searches, word pronunciation musings, bad story ideas, and finally landing on the varying tastes and uses of humor in literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/SQqDp2BAQwA https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Is Ted Lasso Ned Flanders — Ep. 91 of Intentionally Blank
March 01, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBBrandon and Dan talk about the entire first season of Ted Lasso and talk about the reasons why it was so great and how it went the extra mile. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/VfYN_uYq-NE https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Brandon and (Definitely) Dan Talk About Stuff — Ep. 90 of Intentionally Blank
February 22, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBrandon and Dan (definitely not someone impersonating him) have a meandering conversation that touches on things from musicals to software development to music. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/61sxjmyvJ6c https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
If You’re Going to Do It, Do It Poorly — Ep. 89 of Intentionally Blank
February 15, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBBrandon and Dan offer terrible advice to an AI generated list of questions. From finding your passion to best financial practices, their answers will leave you speechless. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/dWhnv2Xwqys https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
A Philosophy of Blank — Ep. 87 of Intentionally Blank
February 08, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBDan uses the power of ChatGPT to define, create and expand the possibilities of Intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/TKnMQKYxp3Y https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Writers on Wheels: Dark One
February 01, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBBrandon and Dan have a new twist to their podcast as they record it during the drive to Brandon's BYU class. They talk about Dark One, including the idea's inception as well as the varying properties associated with it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Explaining Our Terrible Taste—Ep. 86 of Intentionally Blank
January 25, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBBrandon and Dan explain their bad taste, their distinction between liking something and appreciating something while discussing Andor, She Hulk, Avatar, and more. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/miwxyASo9II https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
The Best Dollar I Ever Spent - Ep. 85 of Intentionally Blank
January 18, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBBrandon and Dan talk Yo Yo Girl Cop and what makes some bad movies great while other's are just bad. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/DXUB7mqtK7c https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Lost Luggage and Lighting - Ep. 84 of Intentionally Blank
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBBrandon and Dan discuss their best and worst traveling experiences which include lost luggage and other minor things like being struck by lightning in this episode of intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/yhYAy3N8kOs https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Fan Casting The Stormlight Archive... with Muppets
January 05, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBBrandon and Dan cast The Stormlight Archive... for the muppets as well as some other unexpected properties. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
You Have a Heart of Coal!
December 21, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBrandon and Dan struggle to find a movie or tv show to discuss before deciding to discuss holiday movies in general. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Q&A from Dragonsteel 2022
December 14, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBBrandon and Dan answer questions from the live audience at Dragonsteel 2022 before being sabotaged by their friend mid-episode. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Let's Talk About Trunk Novels — Ep. 79 of Intentionally Blank
December 07, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBBrandon and Dan reminisce about their “bad ol’ days” of writing. Their transition from bad to mediocre to published and the trunk novels they left along the way. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank In Defense of Rings of Power... Kinda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypvZfGbklo4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
In Defense of Rings of Power... Kinda
November 30, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBrandon and Dan talk about the concluding episodes of Rings of Power and rate the show. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
I Have Thoughts About Rings of Power — Ep. 77 of Intentionally Blank
November 23, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBrandon and Dan talk about their thoughts on Amazon Prime's Rings of Power. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Our Experience of Working on Moonbreaker: https://youtu.be/uTuKUXFBlbg https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Our Experience of Working on Moonbreaker - Ep. 76 of Intentionally Blank
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBBrandon and Dan talk about their experience in creating a video game with Unknown Worlds in this episode of Intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Our Star Trek Addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0cn23DB3Ik https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Our Star Trek Addiction - Ep. 75 of Intentionally Blank
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBBrandon and Dan officially talk about Star Trek and the intricacies of the captains, Series, and personal favorite moments. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Ep.3 & Ep. 4 of LOTR: The Rings of Power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHtHtI5etIQ https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Ep. 3 & Ep. 4 of LOTR: The Rings of Power - Ep. 74 of Intentionally Blank
November 02, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBBrandon and Dan talk about episode 3 & 4 of Rings of Power in this live recording of Intentionally Blank. Start from the beginning and watch Brandon & Dan review of Ep.1 & Ep.2: https://youtu.be/4TTCiC8UNGg Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank New York Comic Con 2022 Q&A: https://youtu.be/PiZin9F81i4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
New York Comic Con 2022 Q&A - Ep. 73 of Intentionally Blank
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBrandon and Dan answer fan questions on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at NYCC! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
FanX 2022 Q&A - Ep. 72 of Intentionally Blank
October 19, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBBrandon and Dan answer fan questions on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at FanX! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
From Paperboys to Bestselling Authors - Ep. 71 of Intentionally Blank at FanX
October 12, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBBrandon and Dan talk about all of their jobs leading up to becoming full-time writers on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at FanX! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
The Hot Ones Challenge - Ep. 70 of Intentionally Blank
October 06, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBBrandon, Dan & Ben go through a heat-filled ringer while being barraged with deep questions. Will they survive the Hot Ones Challenge? https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Is Gandalf A Mary Sue?
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the guide lines of what makes a Mary Sue, and wether or not Gandalf falls into that category. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Is Gandalf A Mary Sue?
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the guide lines of what makes a Mary Sue, and wether or not Gandalf falls into that category. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Talking All About Smartphones - Ep. 68 of Intentionally Blank
September 21, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about Dans facial anomaly, A food heist, and dive deep into their past smartphone memories. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
A George Lucas Bad Story Idea, John Carter, and Yesterday - Ep. 67 of Intentionally Blank
September 14, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk a bad story idea surrounding George Lucas in a different universe, Why John Carter (2012) was a travesty, a full breakdown of Yesterday (2019), La La Land spoilers (2016) and Dan Wells Interest in The Wonder Years (1988-1993). https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Ep.1 & Ep. 2 of LOTR: The Rings of Power - Ep. 66 of Intentionally Blank
September 07, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" tv show Ep. 1 & Ep.2, and their view on each branching storyline and point of view. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Talking "The Rings of Power" Trailer - Ep. 65 of Intentionally Blank
August 31, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the Upcoming "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" trailer and tv show, and their view on the possible direction of the story building https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster Merger Trial
August 24, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster merger trial, and Brandon's involvement in the dangers of self-publishing. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Pride, Bride & Prejudice & Zombies
August 17, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a trip through the Pride and prejudice Adaptations. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Bride and Prejudice, and the 2005 Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Death of the Author
August 10, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells go into the intricacies of “The Death of The Author” and their thoughts on where and when it is applicable. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
You Didn't Just Fail, You Critical Failed!
August 03, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a trip down memory lane and tell stories of their college roleplaying days. Curious about where Brandon got some of his original storytelling inspiration? The answer is in this week's episode of Intentionally Blank. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
You Didn't Just Fail, You Critical Failed!
August 03, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a trip down memory lane and tell stories of their college roleplaying days. Curious about where Brandon got some of his original storytelling inspiration? The answer is in this week's episode of Intentionally Blank. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: A Full Review
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk all about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and discuss Marvel's Phase 4, the desecration of Wanda Maximoff, and the big multiverse movie problem. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Everything Everywhere All At Once: A Full Discussion
July 20, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells give a full review of Everything Everywhere All At Once, including a dive into the cast, crew, and creation of this wacky film. Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
The Lost City and Other Dumb Awesome Movies
July 13, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a deep dive into action comedies on this week’s podcast episode. Join the discussion surrounding The Lost City, Fast and Furious, how Brad Pitt knows how to steal a show, and movies that exhibit the same kind of stupid. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
The Same Kind of Stupid
July 13, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a deep dive into action comedies on this week’s podcast episode. Join the discussion surrounding The Lost City, Fast and Furious, how Brad Pitt knows how to steal a show, and movies that exhibit the same kind of stupid. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
A Long, Slow Root Canal
July 06, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to discuss Brandon's long, slow root canal experience and swap personal phobias. You can join the conversation and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Moon Knight: A Full Discussion
June 29, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to discuss the full first season of Marvel’s, Moon Knight before moving their discussion to rank all the MCU’s television shows against each other. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Nobody Wants Us at Their Fancy Party
June 22, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBBrandon and Dan spend the majority of their time on today’s podcast examining the depictions of fictional authors across movies and television compared to their experiences in the real world. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
Moon Knight & Marvel Phase Four
June 15, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBBrandon and Dan discuss Moon Knight before moving their conversation towards looking at the rest of Marvel Phase 4 (Wandavision, Loki, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier). You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson