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Worldhopper's Guide to the Cosmere

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

A deep dive into the intricacies of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere stories.

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#40 Rosharan Light Part 2: Developments from Rhythm of War

February 19, 2021 03:21 - 15.7 MB

Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War! In this second installment, we handle the complications in the Rosharan magic system introduced by Rhythm of War, including things I can't really talk about without spoiling things. As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com...

#39 Lirin

January 16, 2021 17:19 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Episode Notes Lirin--Kaladin's father--is a complex character that has divided the fanbase for the last ten years. A lot of that came to a head with the release of Rhythm of War, with that relationship taking a somewhat more prominent role. In this episode, I try to explain my view of Lirin--as a character perfect for the Stormlight Archive, having done bad things but ultimately changing for the better. Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Etern...

#38 Rosharan Light Part 1: What Even Is Stormlight?

January 05, 2021 20:24 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Spoilers for The Stormlight Archive through Rhythm of War! Rhythm of War is finally out, and the Worldhopper's Guide has finally put together an episode. This is part 1 of 3 as we tackle the fundamental nature of Light on Roshar, beginning with the very basics. What exactly IS Stormlight? What's so weird about it? As always, let me know what you'd like to see covered in the future now that we have some new Cosmere content to play with! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Emai...

#37 Kickstarter Release, Rhythm of War Interlude, and the Stormlight Archive Card Game!

July 07, 2020 23:25 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

SPOILERS FOR RHYTHM OF WAR FROM 1:30 to 7:00. Skip that portion of the episode if you want to avoid spoilers. What an action-packed week, folks. The title says it all; the Way of Kings Leatherbound has blasted through all of its Kickstarter goals (nearly $4 million at latest count), we got a new Rhythm of War Interlude in the latest newsletter, and the Call to Adventure: Stormlight Archive game is finally shipping. All are excellent. Way of Kings Kickstarter Call to Adventure: The Storml...

#36 Way of Kings Leatherbound Kickstarter and the Return of the Worldhopper's Guide!

June 20, 2020 18:31 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

It's been a while. I know. Thanks to those still listening and gaining things from this podcast! I hop to start bringing back episodes with some regularity now that I've found my footing a bit. This episode begins with some housekeeping and personal details, and then a brief discussion of where I stand with regard to current affairs. Skip to 2:35 to get straight into the news of the Way of Kings Leatherbound Kickstarter. Way of Kings Kickstarter The Greatshell in the Room: /r/Stormlight_A...

#35 Aimia and the Larkin

February 15, 2020 23:15 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MB

A quick episode this week covering what we know about Aimia and the mysterious little crab-dragons known as larkins. Spoiler alert: it's not much. Actual spoiler alert: The Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer. Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguide iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#34 The Surges of Roshar

February 01, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 26.2 MB

This week, we run down the Ten Surges of Roshar, examing what they do and who gets access to them! Along with this mnemonic: Angsty Glowing Darkeyes Attacks Parshendi In The Tower's Cremmy Terrain Check out Read and Find Out's video on the Knights Radiant! Special thanks to Bill from the Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies for helping me finish the mnemonic. You have him to thank for the cremmy terrain. Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: ...

#33 Yolen, The Origin of Species, and the Stormlight Reread!

January 20, 2020 04:40 - 11 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week, a quick review of what we know about Yolen, the planet where it all began. Medium spoilers for Stormlight and Mistborn. Stormlight Archive Reread Hub Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguide iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#32 Where to Start with the Cosmere

January 05, 2020 05:38 - 14 minutes - 24.6 MB

This week, a quick rundown of a Cosmere reading order for those of you just getting into the Cosmere or trying to recommend it to your friends. Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguide iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#31 Identity

December 15, 2019 03:53 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MB

This week, we take a quick dive into the nature of Spiritual Identity, the Cosmere concept that'll be making some waves in the future Mistborn books, and then a quick lesson in metaphysics as we talk about personal identity in general and what it means to persist. Fun, fun, fun. Check out my Patreon if you'd like to throw a few bucks at the show! Thanks to Jonah and Trellium for being the first patrons! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] We...

#30 Kelsier and the Lord Ruler

November 30, 2019 17:01 - 15 minutes - 26 MB

This week, a dip into Scadriel to discuss the interesting parallels between two of the biggest players in the Mistborn series (spoilers for ALL of Mistborn, including Secret History). Expect an episode on Starsight and the new Stormlight chapter next time. Also, I launched a Patreon! If you'd like to donate to the show, here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/worldhoppersguide Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersgui...

#29 Non-Cosmere Recommendations

November 16, 2019 22:00 - 8 minutes - 15 MB

On an off-week, I chatter about some of my favorite books for about 8 minutes, then call it quits. Go forth, fantasy readers! Books Mentioned: Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud Dresden Files by Jim Butcher Redwall by Brian Jacques John Cleaver by Dan Wells Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: worldhoppersguide@gmail....

#28 Sel and the Art of Magic System Maintenance

November 03, 2019 01:11 - 21 minutes - 35.4 MB

This week, an overview of Sel, the home of Elantris and The Emperor's Soul. We talk geography, religion, magic, and history, and apologies for the weird mic quality--it'll be fixed by next time. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: RAFO Video on Selish Magic Unofficial Cosmere Timeline Document Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#27 Jasnah Kholin and the Almighty

October 19, 2019 23:27 - 14 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week, a brief discussion on atheism in the Cosmere, the nature of Adonalsium, and Brandon Sanderson's view on writing those with different perspectives from himself. Spoilers for the entire Cosmere. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#26 Moash, Morality, and the True Desolation

October 05, 2019 21:46 - 17 minutes - 27.2 MB

Bit of a tricky episode, but this week we ask the most important question a man can ask: What do we think of Moash? Going beyond that, what are we to make of the true history of humanity on Roshar? Ultimately, who is justified in the True Desolation? We'll try to break that question down as best we can. Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTu...

#25 Taravangian, King of Kharbranth

September 21, 2019 21:39 - 17 minutes - 29.8 MB

Finally back with another episode! This week, we discuss the philosophy of Taravangian, King of Kharbranth, as well as speculation about his role in the Stormlight Archive going forward. Spoilers for the entire Stormlight Archive through Oathbringer. If you like what you hear, feel free to leave a review or comment on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts--it helps me out by getting word of the show around our little community. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: wor...

#24 Stormlight 4 Prologue Reading at DragonCon

September 01, 2019 03:38 - 10 minutes - 16.1 MB

Moderately Breaking News! At DragonCon 2019, Brandon Sanderson did a Q&A and a reading from the prologue of Stormlight 4, which is chock-full of some fascinating discoveries. This is only a part of the prologue, but it reveals a whole about the world and Gavilar's intentions (though we'll have to wait for the full reveal in Book 5). Disclaimer: This reading of the prologue hasn't yet been edited for continuity, which should've been mentioned in this episode. It's possible that timings menti...

#23 The Future of the Cosmere

August 24, 2019 21:15 - 12 minutes - 19.7 MB

Prepare to be haunted by the specter of your next thirty years of fantasy reading. This week, we examine the planned stories in the future of the Cosmere, though not in terms of hard dates. Spoilers for the whole Cosmere ahead! Links: An excellent timeline by /u/simon_thekillerewok Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#22 Hemalurgy

August 11, 2019 05:36 - 14 minutes - 23.7 MB

Rounding out the Metallic Arts of Scadriel, this time we explore the mechanics of Hemalurgy, one of the most dangerous magic systems in the entire Cosmere. Spoilers for all of Mistborn and, later, the Cosmere. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#21 Spottin' Worldhoppin'

July 28, 2019 06:17 - 10 minutes - 15.4 MB

What's a Worldhopper and where have we seen them? Excellent question, young Cosmerenauts. This episode, we briefly discuss the nature of worldhopping as well as some of the main factions that do it. Spoilers for most of the Cosmere! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#20 Splinters, Slivers, and Shards

July 21, 2019 02:44 - 12 minutes - 19.9 MB

Whoo! We're back with another episode of the Worldhopper's Guide, this time taking a quick look at three related, but somewhat unclear terms from the Cosmere. What are Shards, and what's the difference between a Splinter and a Sliver? Find out here. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#19 The Best-Laid Plans of Preservation and Ruin

June 09, 2019 15:45 - 14 minutes - 21.2 MB

Apologies for the lateness! This week, we take a brief dive back to Scadriel and take an overview of the overall plans of Preservation and Ruin during Mistborn Era 1. Spoilers for the entire Mistborn trilogy. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#18 Nightblood and Awakening

May 26, 2019 01:40 - 20 minutes - 30.1 MB

Back after a two-week break. We travel between Nalthis and Roshar to examine the power of Breath, Awakening, and the magical blade known as Nightblood. Spoilers for Warbreaker and the Stormlight Archive. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#17 Perpendicularities

May 12, 2019 01:52 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MB

Portals, yo. This week, a quick discussion of Perpendicularities, the slip-n-slides of inter-Realmatic travel and the center of some of Roshar's biggest moments. Spoilers for Mistborn: Secret History and Oathbringer. We'll be moving to a two-week schedule for the foreseeable future, just so I have time to write and polish these episodes a little bit more alongside summer scheduling. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppe...

#16 Voidspren and the Unmade -- Spren Part 2

May 05, 2019 02:52 - 8 minutes - 14.2 MB

An addendum to last week's episode, this time running down the spren of Odium and, in particular, his Unmade. A little shorter this week as finals season hits hard. Spoilers for Stormlight through Oathbringer. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal (incompetech.com) Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#15 Little Pieces of Divinity -- Spren Part 1

April 28, 2019 01:02 - 21 minutes - 33.9 MB

As promised, we stick around on Roshar for an overview of spren, the curious creatures in Stormlight that quickly become monumentally important. Let me know what aspects of spren you may want covered in the future, since I've got at least one episode for Voidspren and possibly more. Spoilers through Oathbringer. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal (incompetech.com) Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#14 Amaram and Moash: Giving Up the Pain

April 21, 2019 02:04 - 13 minutes - 21.2 MB

This week, we do some good old-fashioned compare-and-contrast with some of the Stormlight Archive's most hateable villains: Brightlord Meridas Amaram and Moash, as well as how they relate to Kaladin and Dalinar. Spoilers through Oathbringer. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#13 Hoid

April 14, 2019 02:58 - 30 minutes - 48.7 MB

Need I say more? This week, we dip into the history and motivations of the Cosmere's greatest enigma; the man, the myth, and the legend. Full Cosmere spoilers, folks (And apologies for rougher audio quality). Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#12 The Rosharan System 101

April 07, 2019 02:45 - 23 minutes - 38.4 MB

Time for some physics, folks. This week, we discuss some of the details of the Rosharan System, from the physicalities of Singers to the planet's axial tilt. Spoilers for Stormlight through Oathbringer. RAFO on Knights Radiant Tor.com Article Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#11 Allomancy & Feruchemy: The Metallic Arts of Mistborn

March 31, 2019 04:43 - 24 minutes - 40.4 MB

You try saying "Feruchemical" a dozen times. This week, an overview of the two best-understood Metallic Arts. We run down the metals and powers, Twinborn, Compounding, and look to the future. Spoilers for all of Mistborn. Check out the SICS: Twitch | YouTube Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#10 Adolin Kholin: The Unsung Hero

March 24, 2019 12:06 - 9 minutes - 16.2 MB

This week, a quick discussion of one of the Stormlight Archive's potentially underrated characters; Adolin Kholin. I mostly just wanted an excuse to talk about my boy for a few minutes, and especially consider how someone who appears boring on the surface actually acts as one of the series' most important characters. Spoilers for Stormlight through Oathbringer. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ i...

#9 Cognitive Shadows

March 15, 2019 14:03 - 9 minutes - 15.2 MB

Looks like Shardcast beat me to posting an episode on this, but here it is anyway. A quick bite-sized discussion on the nature of Cognitive Shadows, the closest thing the Cosmere has got to straight-up ghosts. Spoilers for Shadows for Silence in the Forest of Hell, Mistborn: Secret History,Warbreaker, and light spoilers for the Stormlight Archive. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google...

#8 How Sanderson Builds an Underdog Hero

March 10, 2019 16:13 - 14 minutes - 24.4 MB

This week, we take a quick gander at some of the methods Sanderson uses to make us invest in his heroes; from try-fail cycles to the 3 sliding scales of character. Spoilers for Elantris and The Way of Kings. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Brandon's Lecture Series Writing Excuses Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#7 The Many Factions of Roshar

March 06, 2019 15:59 - 16 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week, we take another dive into the complexities of Roshar and the Stormlight Archive, trying to list the overlapping factions and groups at play throughout the series. Where exactly are the Sons of Honor, and what are the Ghostbloods up to? And what even are Aimians? Spoilers for the Stormlight Archive up through Oathbringer. Hopefully sound quality should be improved! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide....

#6 The Shards and the Shattering

March 01, 2019 00:42 - 13 minutes - 21.3 MB

This week, we roll all the way back to the beginning of the known Cosmere timeline; the Shattering of Adonalsium. If you've ever been curious about the Cosmere "creation myth" or merely want a refresher on the ten known Shards, this is the place to start. Thanks for listening! This episode starts spoiler-free, gets into light Cosmere spoilers. Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Pl...

#5 Extra: The Heralds...Where Are They Now?

February 22, 2019 22:45 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MB

A little extract that didn't quite fit into the Oathpact episode, detailing the current whereabouts of the various Heralds on Roshar. Spoilers through Oathbringer. Thanks for listening! Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#4 The Oathpact and Desolations

February 20, 2019 22:18 - 8 minutes - 13.4 MB

Returning to Roshar, this week we do a quick refresher on the Oathpact and Desolations from the Stormlight Archive! What are they, who's involved, and what's the history of the Heralds and the Knights Radiant? Music: Kevin MacLeod, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#3 Investiture & Realmatic Theory 101

February 14, 2019 03:22 - 7 minutes - 11.9 MB

We dip a toe into Investiture & Realmatic Theory! Advanced listeners, this'll probably be old hat, but it's a good starting place for Cosmere newcomers. Next, we return to Roshar and tackle the Oathpact and Desolations! Music: Kevin Macleod, Eternal Terminal Links: Videos mentioned: RAFO: Realmatic Theory | RAFO: Investiture 101 Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

#2 Stormlight Prologues: A Timeline of the Feast

February 08, 2019 02:43 - 11 minutes - 17.4 MB

Welcome to the first "real" episode of the Worldhopper's Guide! This week, we tackle the timeline of one of the Stormlight Archive's most pivotal nights: the feast where Gavilar Kholin is assassinated. Combing through the three points of view we know so far (Szeth, Jasnah, Eshonai) we try to piece together a relatively straightforward timeline. Intro music: Eternal Terminal by Kevin MacLeod. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | ...

#1 Intro to the Worldhopper's Guide

February 08, 2019 01:50 - 3 minutes - 3.95 MB

Hey there! Welcome to the initial episode of the Worldhopper's Guide to the Cosmere. This one's mostly a (very) brief introduction to the show and an audio test for me. Thanks to Kevin MacLeod for the intro song, Eternal Terminal. Links: Email: [email protected] Web: https://worldhoppersguide.podbean.com/ iTunes | Google Play | Spotify

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