Cosmere Conversations

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.

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.

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.

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.

Episode 195: Making Mistborn ( feat. Paladin Creative )

Brooke and Tyler are joined by Brandon and Monika Finn of Paladin Creative and creators of the Worldhopper Ball 2025! Down your metal vials and put on your copperminds to prepare for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Mistborn Worldhopper Ball was made. We discuss how the show went from idea to reality, the difficulty of building in the Grand Ballroom, and how the cast and show team put on the biggest party ever at Dragonsteel Nexus. #AllSpoilers All episodes are available on Youtube and feature the work of Cosmere artists. However, this episode has additional exclusive footage and images from Paladin Creative and the Worldhopper Ball. [Available here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvTbXlS_9dk The Client: @DragonsteelBooks @BrandSanderson Event Production & Design: @paladincreative The Cast Kelsier: @kaleogriffith Hoid: @jacksondauthor Vin: @ryannrinabailey Elend Venture: @jacksupertoast Sazed: @danor.gerald Shan Elariel: @withsincerity_emilywhitcomb Steel Ministry: @Michael.carrasco.771, @christianljohnston, @cschneider19, @valoramaccallum Aerialists Vin: @sophiaisdunn Shan Elariel: @mooolyka Hazekillers: @ambiwextrous, @megz.aerialist, @lostboy_33, @pkhiggie, @maverick_roskelley Ballroom Dancers Ballroom Teachers: @ballroom.hair.by.megan and @meaux_dance Ballroom Dancers: @officialsavannahcarrasco , @b_kex, @sabrinabezzant_dance, @tristan_meaux, @danika_elisabeth, @rachel_le_brooks, @a.v.o.n.l.e.y @thesweetstitches, @nichelleaiden, Jason Brooks, and Ben Wear Musical Performances String Quartet: @themaywoodsq DJ IRONEYES: @djironeyes   Production Team: @brandontfinn, @sseligson, @unikemonike @octavia.calm, Sam McCracken Design Team: @abbeyyyymarie, @brandontfinn, @unikemonike, @lifeaskennyofficial Food & Beverage: @jocelyngillies, Alex Locke Lighting: @lightenup_inc, Brian Kim Audio/Visual: @losangelesav Drapery: @positiveeventdesign Onsite Support: @goinspo, @the_stephanie_lee, @wesleychambers_   Show Team: @denios225 , @tasha.lucia.18 , @untidycreativemind Costumes - Vin, Elend, Shan Elariel: @valentine.bridal Costumes - Kelsier, Hoid, Sazed, Steel Ministry: @jesse.thaxton Leather Accessories: @locke_leather1990 Photography: @juliastocktonphoto Support this podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Original music by David Gruwier. "Radiant" by David Gruwier.