Lost in Roshar

Ep. 65 The End of An Era Jan 19, 2025

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we talk about some changes to the podcast and hear your spanreeds about WIND AND TRUTH! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 A much needed break

4:11 Christian’s video project

13:27 Jimmy’s departure from Lost in Roshar

22:14 Dalinar = Redemption

26:55 Dalinar and The Dark Forest

32:05 Shallan’s cognitive abilities

36:41 Ba Ado Mishram

40:56 Rysn and Dawnshards

44:14 The Shattered Plains

Ep. 64 Our Wind and Truth REACTIONS! Dec 23, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we finally react to WIND AND TRUTH! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Our predictions came true!

4:33 Adolin the MVP

10:46 Small gripes

12:50 Kaladin and Syl

16:35 Renouncing oaths

22:51 Shallan’s mother revealed!

28:07 Scadrial and Roshar

34:05 Szeth and Nightblood

37:55 Zahel, Lift and Cultivation

39:48 All the callbacks

44:16 The ending

47:16 Jasnah and Taravangian

58:52 Heralds new and old

1:04:26 Jimmy got the book early

1:08:42 Ranking Stormlight books & era 2 talks

1:15:13 Stew and bread

1:19:15 What we wish came true

1:21:11 Part 2 of the episode!

1:23:55 The new Lost in Roshar trailer

1:25:25 State of Sanderson 2024

1:27:41 Shallan and the Ghostbloods

1:33:49 Audience reactions to WaT

1:39:09 More overall thoughts

Ep. 63 Our Wind and Truth Wishlist! Dec 02, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss our Wishlist for Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Our last chance to theorise!

4:45 Dragonsteel Nexus

7:35 The concept of this episode

8:32 Wish 1: ‘Here comes the calvary’ moment

12:19 Wish 2: Impactful, permanent character death

16:14 Wish 3: Cremling relevenace

18:58 Wish 4: Taravangian is not conquered

22:12 Moash, Kaladin and therapy

32:45 Wish 5: Chapter headings pay-off

35:06 Wish 6: Shallan’s mother reveal

38:57 Wish 7: Night of Sorrows

40:42 Wish 8: Roshar’s true history revealed/Stone rant

44:42 Honorable mentions

45:20 Bad jokes of the week

Ep. 62 Visions & Champions | WAT 29-30 Nov 18, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 29-30 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Banter

2:34 Audience poll

8:43 Baby Champion vibes

12:17 Shallan’s scene and mysteries

19:26 Lift’s scene and mysteries

29:03 Renarin/Rlain scene and mysteries

40:00 Bad jokes of the week

Ep. 61 The Shin Unmade | WAT 27-28 Nov 11, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 27-28 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Banter and ARCs

6:54 Wind and Truth is under a month away!

8:30 Cremlings, pacing and release plans

18:06 Shallan’s mother and personalities

20:37 Warlord Adolin? Navani becomes Cultivation?

23:51 Where’s Moash?

26:49 Chapter epigraph

30:07 Szeth’s flashback and current day scene

46:53 Shallan’s chapter moments and theories

55:56 Bad joke of the week

Ep. 60 Kandra or Sleepless? | WAT 25-26 Nov 04, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 25-26 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Banter and chapter intros

3:25 Stormlight is THE epic fantasy series currently

6:51 Authors and adaptations for the Cosmere

14:15 Adolin and timeskip theorising

20:48 Shallan’s subterfuge theories and speculation

27:19 Kandra or Sleepless?

31:12 Susfather and Ghostbloods motivations

38:16 Sja-anat and Shallan theories

43:07 Dalinar, Navani and Wit

44:35 Mistborn Era 1 spoilers

45:39 Jasnah’s role and Wit’s memories

48:21 Chapter epigraphs

52:35 Bad jokes of the week

Ep. 59 Flamespren & Ghostbloods | WAT 23-24 Oct 28, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 23-24 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

0:00 Fantasy pets, Bippy and spanreeds

5:51 Stormlight is a puzzle

11:04 Introducing the chapters

14:57 Is there an imposter on Shallan’s team?

17:49 Masks (MB era 2 spoilers)

19:05 Ghostblood organisation

20:50 Class structure on Roshar

23:57 Flamespren and Rushu

27:46 Jimmy’s epic Ghostblood theory

32:55 Shinovar/Szeth questions and theories

51:11 Your bad jokes!

Ep. 58 Night, Stones & Wind | WAT 21-22 Oct 20, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 21-22 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Banter 4:39 Theories are coming true! 8:17 Epigraphs 14:42 Shallan’s group 20:47 Sigzil 27:06 Night, Stone and Wind 35:48 Jasnah and co 40:36 Greater Roshar 44:57 Shinovar theoreis and revelations 55:10 Dalinar and the Stormfather 1:04:16 Bad Stormlight joke of the week

Ep. 57 Wind and Truth Catch Up | WAT 14-20 Oct 14, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss chapters 14-20 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Banter

4:30 Interior art and leather-bound update

8:13 Shoutout to the strap

9:43 These chapters were awesome

13:42 Relationship tensions

17:35 Not asleep… Sleepless… Kandra?

22:59 Champion foreshadowing or red herring?

28:34 Shallan theories

32:30 Kaladin and Szeth

34:50 Spren theory (Sunlit Man spoilers)

37:50 Szeth’s voices

41:47 Gaz and Ghostbloods

45:02 Honor, Cultivation & the Stormfather

50:36 Wit thickens the plot

55:58 The contract and subterfuge

1:00:39 Epigraphs

1:04:45 New segment! Bad joke of the week

Ep. 56 Your Spanreeds and Theories 2! Sep 29, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss spanreeds and theories from you, the listeners! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Cremlings aren’t meant for flying

4:13 Dalinar Power Up

9:25 An experienced fantasy fan

10:47 Ghostbloods spiking Jasnah!?

13:41 Theories are off the rails!?

16:16 A fourth Rosharian Shard

20:32 A Knight of Wind and Truth

27:27 An urgent message to the horde

33:46 Book recommendations

Ep. 55 Amazing Interludes | WAT Interludes 1-2 Sep 22, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss the first two interludes of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 First impressions 4:44 Quick Sanderson update 5:43 Interlude 1 (Cosmere spoilers) 24:13 Interlude 2 (Cosmere spoilers) 41:54 The level of crossovers (Lost Metal spoilers)

Ep. 54 Past, Present & Future | WAT 10-13 Sep 17, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss Chapter 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 When will day 10 be? 1:57 Ireland and Shinovar 5:38 New video/Sanderson's plans 8:50 The new epigraphs 16:35 Chapter 10 26:17 Shallan's chapters: theories and more 43:19 Chapter 12 and further speculation 53:28 Connecting to ROW 59:46 Things will get darker soon 1:03:16 Release plans

Ep. 53 Reality and Illusion ft. Jake Bishop | WAT 7, 8 & 9 Sep 01, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss Chapter 7, 8 and 9 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Jake’s last episode! 5:07 Spanreed 1: Cremlingen 7:46 Spanreed 2: Dalinar and the Wind 13:04 Wind and Truth US cover! 23:14 Epigraphs 29:04 Shallan’s chapters thoughts and theories 35:59 Missing Shardblades (MB Era 1 spoilers) 37:48 Heralds and Identity tricks 51:31 Kaladin’s chapters thoughts and theories 1:01:48 Jake’s final predictions

Ep. 52 Cosmere Magic ft. Jake Bishop | WAT 5-6 Aug 25, 2024

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Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss Chapter 5 and 6 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Adolin predictions and welcoming Jake 3:50 White Sand update 6:13 Sunlit Man connections (Sunlit Man spoilers) 10:40 All the epigraphs! 19:48 Chapter 5 summary 22:50 Chapter 5 thoughts and theories 36:35 Cosmere abilities (Mistborn spoilers) 42:17 Chapter 6 summary 44:02 Are hard magic systems fake science? 52:51 Chapter 6 thoughts and theories

Ep. 51 A New Voice | WAT 3-4 Aug 18, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore and discuss Chapter 3 and 4 of Wind and Truth. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

0:00 Colds and Sanderson gaming

3:24 Game masters and bingo cards

9:02 Foreshadowing from TWOK paying off!

13:16 Chapter Epigraphs

21:00 Chapter 3 theories and thoughts

27:28 Hesina theory

31:54 Adolin’s fate

36:50 Shallan’s brothers and Hoid

40:45 Ba-Ado-Mishram and Melishi

45:48 Iyatil and The Spiritual Realm

49:43 Chapter 4 theories and thoughts

Ep. 50 Wind and Truth has begun! | WAT Prologue, 1 & 2 Aug 10, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we finally jump into the first 3 Wind and Truth chapters! To celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast, this is a double episode featuring both Jimmy and Jake as co-hosts. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 We’re back 2:24 A double episode special 4:39 Sanderson update: Cosmere RPG 9:17 Prologue initial reactions 12:56 Wind and Truth preface 14:14 Prologue: Heralds and Shallan’s mother 20:34 Prologue: Gavilar, Stormfather & Champions 29:00 Prologue: Dalinar and Gavilar dynamic 33:43 Cosmere spoiler warning: Thaidakar 42:14 Prologue: Ba-Ado-Mishram and the Scholar 50:05 Prologue: Taravangian and the death rattle 55:28 Prologue: Smaller details 58:29 Prologue: Herald death & more Stormfather theorising 1:06:50 Prologue: Szeth arrives & Gavilar’s last words 1:09:27 What a strong start 1:11:21 Welcoming Jake for part 2! 1:13:00 Jake’s thoughts on the prologue 1:18:17 Ten parts, not five? 1:22:53 Shallan’s sketch 1:26:16 Chapter 1 & 2 epigraphs 1:28:23 Spoiler warning: Sunlit Man 1:29:43 Chapter 1 & 2 epigraphs continued… 1:33:25 Chapter 1 summary 1:36:15 The amount of flashback scenes 1:40:38 The new voice and The Night of Sorrows 1:44:50 Theorising on the voice 1:53:37 Shallan, Testament and Pattern 1:57:10 The mysteries of Roshar 1:58:57 Chapter 2: Lirin and Kaladin 2:06:25 Chapter 2: Kaladin and Syl 2:09:01 Will we get a mega-long chapter in Wind and Truth?

Ep. 49 Who was Shallan's Mother? ft. Jake Bishop | WOR 9, 10 & 11 Jul 19, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we discuss the best buddy cop duos, make a bingo card for Wind and Truth and have some earth shattering revelations on the identity of Shallan's mother. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Wind and Truth preview chapters 7:26 POTW Ultimate Stormlight Buddy Cop stars 14:29 Stormlight epilogues and cremlings 18:35 Navani’s journal entries 22:10 The Diagram and Sadeas 26:18 Chapter 9 summary 27:33 The violet pool 29:49 Why did Syl’s appearance change here? 34:28 Which mysteries will be solved in Wind and Truth? 38:32 Introducing chapter 10 39:19 Shallan’s mother theory time LEVEL 1 - Initial evidence 44:59 Shallan’s mother theory time LEVEL 2 - Jake’s onboard! 51:25 Shallan’s mother theory time LEVEL 3 - Meddling Heralds 58:08 A quick break from theorising to appreciate Sanderson’s writing 1:00:54 Shallan’s mother theory time LEVEL 4 - Our greatest discovery yet 1:06:09 Shallan’s mother theory time LEVEL 5 - Down the rabbit hole 1:15:03 Chapter 11 summary 1:17:27 Shallan as a character 1:25:49 Worldbuilding tidbits from chapter 11 1:29:20 I am a stick 1:31:12 Closing thoughts on chapter 11 1:32:10 Spanreed: Wind and Truth bingo card

Ep. 48 Jasnah's Elsecalling | WOR 7-8 Jul 09, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we uncover the truth of Jasnah's disappearance, get a peak into the old Blackthorn and listen to the spirits in the stones. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Read the bonus Jasnah chapter here: https://reactormag.com/stormlight-archive-scene-after-words-of-radiance/

Timestamps

0:00 The Worldhopper Ball

4:52 Jimmy’s break

6:46 PoTW Best Stormlight cover

12:06 Revisiting Oathbringer

13:43 Abercrombie and Sanderson fans

15:38 Parshendi songs

17:31 Navani’s journal and Jasnah’s ‘death’

22:29 Chapter 7 summary

23:47 Lightweaving and soulcasting

25:51 Ten and her plan

27:49 Shallan and Testament

30:18 The bonus Jasnah chapter

35:14 Shadesmar mechanics

38:50 Chapter 8 summary

40:44 Amaram and Eshonai

41:47 Layered plots and motivations

42:41 Stone tinfoil theorising

44:37 Shardblades, bridgemen and diplomacy

49:14 Spanreed 1: Lirin is Honor (MB era 1 spoilers)

52:38 Spanreed 2: Spirits in the stones

Ep. 47 Truths & Lies | WOR 5-6 Jul 01, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we delve into the past of Shallan and her spren, analyse the relationship between Dalinar and Kaladin and continue to theorise about the ever mysterious Lirin. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Back on schedule 3:25 Sanderson playing Elden Ring 4:59 Spanreeds and theories 7:52 Wind and Truth UK cover 11:48 Ranking US Stormlight covers 14:46 Pre-release chapters are coming! 16:35 Poll of the Week 18:43 Power scaling in Stormlight 20:33 Navani’s journal entries 24:20 Chapter 5 summary 26:49 Dalinar’s mission & Kaladin’s struggle 35:17 Torol & Ialai Sadeas 40:47 Chapter 6 summary 43:42 Pattern, Testament & Shallan’s history 48:18 A hidden Ghostblood world hopper? 51:18 The Nightwatcher’s Old Magic 53:26 Jasnah’s fear and knowledge

Ep. 46 Who Dies in Wind and Truth? ft Jake Bishop | WOR 3-4 Jun 10, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we continue our Words of Radiance re-read with resident guest Jake Bishop! Explore the mysteries of Jasnah and Shallan's past, an UnMade filled vision from Dalinar and debate who would win a hockey game... Radiants or Mistborn! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Do spoilers completely ruin books? 3:04 Szeth screams and stones theorising 7:11 PoTW: Deaths in Wind and Truth 16:04 Stormlight RPG and W&T word count! 23:45 Cosmere journey update! Tress & MB1 spoilers 26:07 Chapter 3: Pattern summary 27:26 Jasnah, Shallan and spren theories and speculation 33:01 The abundance of creationspren and Pattern 39:40 Shallan and Jasnaha’s flashbacks 47:33 Heralds on the chapter arches 51:06 Chapter 4: Taker of Secrets summary 51:30 Remembering who was writing the Glyphs 54:44 Dalinar’s trust of Kaladin 55:53 Analysing and theorising re Dalinar’s vision 1:04:17 The Radiant v Mistborn sporting league tangent! 1:09:29 Future banger chapters in Words of Radiance
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Ep. 45 Santhids and Shadesmar | WOR 1-2 Jun 03, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we jump into the mysterious oceans of Roshar, encounter ancient Santhids and get matching tattoos with the boys of Bridge Four! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Tress of the Emerald Sea and reading lights 3:26 Words of Radiance starts very strong 6:00 Our new artworks & cameos 10:09 Dragonsteel and W&T plans 13:04 Will we visit Braize or Ashyn? (Sunlit Man spoilers) 16:13 PoTW | Favourite cosmere Secret Project novel 22:20 Navani’s journal entries 26:12 Chapter 1: Santhid summary 27:31 Jasnah and Shallan’s dynamic 28:57 Shallan’s chapter icon 31:03 Pattern enters the scene! 32:28 Jasnah’s illness and shadesmar 34:15 Spren conspiracy and tinfoil theorising 36:27 Lirin Honor theory further proof 39:17 Shallan betrothed to Adolin 40:37 Santhid lore and sea-life on Roshar 44:54 Chapter 2: Bridge Four summary 47:57 Kaladin’s tattoo healing and self image 50:49 Warbreaker nods and awakening Gavilar 52:46 Checking in on Bridge Four and Teft 56:02 Shen and developing side characters 59:11 Spanreed | Why the Heralds are going mad

Ep. 44 Words of Radiance Prologue May 29, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we jump into the glorious prologue of Words of Radiance in our first episode of Season 2! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Creating Stormlight content 5:05 Reflecting on the podcast so far 7:05 Lirin Honor Theory | MB spoilers 15:23 Life-changing reading lights 17:24 Prologue chapter summary 20:06 Jasnah entering shadesmar 25:20 Was this a test from the inkspren? 26:58 Jasnah’s soulcasting & shamesmar mechanics 32:35 Rhythms showing up in shadesmar 35:37 Is Liss the Herald Vedel? 39:52 Nale, Kalak and the Heralds 44:50 Jasnah’s plot against Aesudan | W&T prologue spoilers 48:49 More theorising on Aesudan 51:11 Gavilar’s power, death and speculation 57:38 The Parshendi response 59:39 We want to hear from you 1:00:37 Books 6-10 prologue event

Ep. 43 Connections to Stormlight | Warbreaker 41 - End May 20, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we complete our first road trip to Nalthis, the land of Awakeners, Returned and BioChromatic Breath in Warbreaker! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Catch up on Lost in Roshar here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrY6NG1x5xIcpHlgdSfh-TxV4aZbIT8j4 Timestamps 0:00 Words of Radiance it at another level 3:34 How fandoms regard books 8:12 Adapting the Cosmere to the screen 13:07 POTW: Best character POV 18:09 The controversial ending of Warbreaker 20:38 Will we get Warbreaker 2? 22:21 Nightblood lore and mechanics 26:49 Awakened Gavilar theory rabbit hole 33:04 Odium’s champion 38:35 More moments from Warbreaker’s ending 42:42 The Pahn Kahl rebellion 46:31 Every Warbreaker connections to Stormlight 51:33 Spanreed: King Charles cosmere connection 52:51 Season 2 of Lost in Roshar approaches!

Ep. 42 Hoid and Lightsong's Past | Warbreaker 21-40 May 13, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we continue our first road trip to Nalthis, the land of Awakeners, Returned and BioChromatic Breath in Warbreaker! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 We aren’t used to covering this many chapters! 4:23 Our new hobbies tangent 9:51 Sanderson update: Cosmere theme park?12:38 Sports in the Stormlight Archive 17:51 PoTW: Best aspect of Warbreaker20:40 Michael Moorcock endorses Warbreaker 22:18 Is Hallandren similar to Shinovar? 23:43 Sanderson’s Warbreaker annotations are fantastic 27:52 Discussing the character arcs in this section 33:35 Lightsong the Bold 40:07 A story of reversals 43:22 Siri, Susebron and the upcoming ending 45:32 Spanreed 1: Lightsong and Hoid theory 47:48 Spanreed 2: Is Hoid aware of his creator? 50:51 Hoid in Warbreaker (ALL cosmere spoilers + SP5) 58:10 One more week and then Words of Radiance!

Ep. 41 Welcome to Nalthis | Warbreaker 1-20 May 06, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we begin our first road trip to Nalthis, the land of Awakeners, Returned and BioChromatic Breath in Warbreaker! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Catch up on Lost in Roshar here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrY6NG1x5xIcpHlgdSfh-TxV4aZbIT8j4 0:00 How we felt rereading Warbreaker 3:09 When should fans reads Warbreaker? 6:50 Sanderson update: New W&T chapter and Nexus 13:25 What we loved about the set up of Warbreaker 17:04 Hallandren vs. Idris 18:54 History of Vasher and the scholars 21:04 Gavilar lifeless theory 27:33 Breaths, Nightblood and Lightsong 33:00 Susebron and Siri 36:48 Hunting for Stormlight connections 40:33 The royal locks 44:22 Warbreaker has a great tone 48:13 A subverted narrative 52:06 A hidden Shard 53:57 Spanreed: Kaladin’s chapter icon

Ep. 40 The Way of Kings Awards Show! Apr 28, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we look back at The Way of Kings and tally up the results from you, the listeners! Awards will be handed out, winners will be celebrated and we will close the chapter that is, The Way of Kings. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Looking back at TWOK 8:07 Sanderson update + How we’ll read Wind and Truth 13:06 The Coppermind is amazing 16:26 Welcome to the TWOK awards!18:08 Favourite main character POV21:53 Favourite interlude chapter 23:52 Favourite theory from the podcast 27:20 Favourite Sanderlanche moment 29:09 Favourite NON-Sanderlanche scene 32:11 Saddest scene 34:13 Best antagonist 35:41 Most satisfying moment 37:07 Most meme-able character moment 40:08 Best part of Lost in Roshar 42:39 Dream guest for Lost in Roshar 46:22 Did you reread with us? 48:31 Where do people listen to the pod? 51:46 Off to Warbreaker next week!

Ep. 39 Completing The Way of Kings | TWOK 73-Epilogue Apr 19, 2024

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Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we theorise about Taln and Hoid, complete the arcs of our favourite characters and finally complete The Way of Kings! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Jimmy Stormblessed returns 3:11 Our Way of Kings Awards Survey! 5:45 SA will be timeless + Podcast update 9:09 Getting guests for Lost in Roshar 10:58 Wind and Truth vs Winds of Winter 14:51 Chapter 73 summary 16:11 Dalinar moon theory 21:45 More Chapter 73 curiosities 27:51 Chapter 74 summary 29:01 The mystery of the Ghostbloods 35:04 Chapter 75 summary 36:19 The Night of Sorrows theorising 44:47 The true nature of this vision 48:00 Champion foreshadowing and Shards dying 52:25 Epilogue summary 52:57 Theorising about Taln and Hoid 1:01:31 Discussing the Endnote

Ep 38. Szeth and Spren Theories ft. Jake Bishop | TWOK 70-72 Apr 15, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we theorise about the nature of Nahel bonds, mysterious Cryptics and Szeth's ominous screams, finally jumping into part 5 of The Way of Kings! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Welcoming Jake back to the show 2:13 Sanderson meeting his NBA superfan 6:35 On re-reading Oathbringer 11:38 Jake’s thoughts on Warbreaker (spoilers for WB) 15:35 Creating the ultimate Jimmy/Jake crossover 17:38 Chapter 70 summary 19:23 Burning questions and theories from this chapter! 27:22 Who was this Cryptic!? Theorising on Nahel bonds 34:08 What happens in the Physical Realm when in Shadesmar? 37:44 Chapter 71 summary 39:05 Szeth, stones and screams theorising 50:12 Taravangian’s plan 53:39 Immediately jumping into our Chapter 72 theories 1:02:48 The Voidbringers reveal 1:05:45 Spanreed: The Parshendi went to Ashyn 1:15:30 Jake’s chapter picks for Words of Radiance

Ep. 37 Shards, Words and Justice | TWOK 68-69 Apr 08, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we delve into two of the most glorious chapters in The Way of Kings! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 We both finished Yumi and the Nightmare Painter 3:06 Thoughts on The Sunlit Man so far 5:48 Balancing science and magic in the cosmere 11:14 Sanderson Update: Henry Cavill wants to be Kaladin! 13:21 Warhammer 40k tangent 17:04 Death rattles for the week 23:36 Chapter 68 summary 27:48 This was an absolute blast 29:49 Eshonai and Dalinar moment 31:33 Gratifying and horrifying moments 35:21 We want more Listener perspectives 37:39 Adolin and Kaladin’s first extended interaction 41:10 A few more moments and questions 49:38 Chapter 69 summary 54:18 Dalinar’s insane moment! 55:05 Sadeas vs. Dalinar 57:55 Shardblades, straps and Elhokar 1:02:27 The wait was worth it 1:04:18 We will finish the book in 2 episodes 1:05:52 Cremling tier list 1:06:57 Nale easter egg

Ep. 36 SAY THE WORDS | TWOK 66-67 Mar 25, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we completely freak out over the sheer epicness of two glorious sanderlanche chapters in The Way of Kings! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 We’ve made it to THAT moment 2:24 Sanderson’s reading from the new secret project 4:39 Combining fantasy and sci-fi 8:56 Warbreaker and new art for the podcast 12:32 Death rattles for the week 18:24 Chapter 66 summary 19:18 Chapter 66 discussion (Dalinar’s EPIC speech) 23:59 Chapter 67 summary 27:55 This is what we’ve been waiting for 29:54 Was Kaladin transported in this chapter? 32:45 Why this chapter works so well 35:55 More stand out moments 39:32 Tien’s death and Kaladin’s words 44:17 Who was the first ‘new’ Radiant? 46:24 This week we are just appreciating this book 48:11 The Wit chapters are the best 50:43 Spanreed: Kaladin will be the Stormfather 54:54 Spanreed 2: Shallan’s mother theory (Book 5 prologue spoilers) 58:26 We’ll see you next time ft. Jimmy’s voice acting

Ep. 35 The Sanderlanche Begins! | TWOK 64-65 Mar 18, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we discuss how Stormlight will change after an adaptation, examine some death rattles that came true and dive straight into the sanderlanche of The Way of Kings! Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 We’ve read some great stories this week 3:58 Sanderson excels at mysteries and anime vibes 5:52 A Stormlight art book would be amazing 7:36 When Jimmy met Dave Bautista 10:24 How a TV show will change the fandom 17:31 Sanderson update: Leatherbounds and Secret Projects 19:41 Results of our Warbreaker poll 22:30 We love Warbreaker (SA crossover spoilers) 24:15 Death rattles for the week 30:50 Chapter 64 summary 33:01 Chapter 64 discussion 42:28 Chapter 65 summary 44:30 Chapter 65 discussion 50:28 The rest of this book is spectacular 54:33 Spanreed of the week: The joy of Stormlight 1:00:05 See you next week for huge chapters!

Ep. 34 Future Cosmere & Adaptations | TWOK 62-63 Mar 11, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we discuss the impact of Dune 2, Secret Project 5 and speculate whether the Stormfather will be a dead eye. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Dune 2 gives us hope for a Stormlight adaptation 7:35 Secret Project 5 is a cosmere novel! 11:54 Will the cosmere ever get too big? 16:00 We love Dawnshard 17:33 Should we read Warbkreaker on the podcast? 19:13 New theory videos on Lost in Discovery 21:51 Rest in peace Akira Toriyama 23:10 Death rattles for the week 25:16 Chapter 62 summary 26:34 Chapter 62 discussion 30:33 Discussing Moash’s character 35:27 Chapter 63 summary 36:26 Chapter 63 discussion 41:03 Spanreed: The Stormfather will be dead-eyed? 48:01 Do we want Odium to win in Wind and Truth? 51:26 Character deaths and Adolin (mild MB era 1 spoilers)

Ep. 33 Nohadon and the Dawnchant | TWOK 60-61 Feb 25, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we discuss uncover the 631 Sanderson secret, turn back time to see Nohadon and the Dawnchant. Join us and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 New set up 3:09 The 631 mystery! 5:51 Sanderson’s ‘prime’ versions 8:43 Sanderson’s children’s book 11:44 Chapter 60 death rattle 16:30 Chapter 61 death rattle 20:26 Chapter 60 summary 22:19 Timeline theory time 27:01 Chapter easter eggs and questions 33:26 The story of Alakavish 34:31 This vision occurs again in Oathbringer 43:14 Unpacking the origin of Desolations 47:30 Chapter 61 summary 48:37 Dalinar and Navani finally! 51:12 Awakening from stone!? 57:40 Dalinar’s old magic situation 59:22 The Dawnchant and other languages 1:02:36 Navani’s world update 1:03:56 Danlan working for the diagram 1:05:03 Will Dalinar end the world?

Ep. 32 A.I Stormlight Archive? | TWOK 58-59 Feb 19, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we discuss how A.I with impact a Stormlight Archive adaptation, hear back from our favourite spanreeder and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive.

Timestamps

0:00 Jimmy Stormblessed returns

3:59 The Sunlit Man updated reading order

6:33 Is Edgedancer essential?

10:30 Videos to anticipate Wind and Truth

12:21 How A.I will effect the Stormlight Archive

17:18 Who Sanderson should cameo as

20:00 The best SA5 title debate

22:16 Chapter 58 Death Rattle

24:23 Chapter 59 Death Rattle

29:28 Chapter 58 summary

31:47 Chapter 58 discussion

39:38 Chapter 59 summary

41:32 Chapter 59 discussion

44:07 Stormlight character’s favourite music

47:19 A voice in Kaladin’s head?

51:33 The sequel to our favourite spanreed!

Ep. 31 Death Rattles and Theories ft. Jake Bishop | TWOK 56-57 Feb 11, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we welcome back show favourite, Jake Bishop! Join us as we pick apart the latest death rattles, talk through more Stormlight 5 theories and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Will Wind and Truth be 5 stars? 3:56 Who will make it for books 6-10? 5:40 Will Stormlight characters enter the cosmere? 8:19 First Law/Stormlight crossover 12:49 Do we really understand the Heralds? 15:18 Analysing death rattle 1 20:36 Lift will be so important 24:03 Cultivation’s grand plan theory 27:06 Reforging the Shard of Honor 30:24 Analysing death rattle 2 37:29 Bonus death rattle from Maps! 39:03 Stones Unhallowed vs Wind and Truth 41:04 Preview chapters and waiting for the release 42:42 Chapter 56 summary 44:02 Sadeas’ betrayal 48:53 How the Unmade are effecting things 53:29 Sanderson’s action is fantastic 56:34 Chapter 57 summary and commentary 58:27 Hoid’s appearances in Stormlight 1:00:07 Kaladin on Dalinar 1:01:40 Bridge Four and Teft 1:03:33 What’s going on with Hoid’s flute? 1:08:13 More Hoid theorising 1:13:48 On the story of Wandersail 1:17:27 Spanreed: The Sleepless and Shallan theory 1:24:30 Cremling tier list video

Ep. 30: Hoid and the Dawnsingers | TWOK 54-55 Feb 04, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we study Hoid's mysterious conversation with Dalinar and encounter some enlightening spanreeds. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 4 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 The amazing stormlight figures 2:49 Physical copies of cosmere books 4:25 Mistborn vs Stormlight 9:16 Elantris, White Sand and Steelheart 17:03 Examining the death rattles 22:20 Chapter symbols 24:07 Chapter 54 summary 25:13 Hoid and Dalinar 32:36 Clueless Dalinar 33:50 The strap delivers! 35:36 Elhokar gemstone theory 38:50 Sadeas ain’t so bad? 41:03 Chapter 55 summary 42:45 Rock is suss 45:11 Other moments 47:17 The Dawncities and singers 50:07 Last moments 51:42 Spanreed 1: Kaladin is a Returned? 55:33 Spanreed 2: The Prelude takes place in Shinovar? 58:27 How we will cover Wind and Truth

Ep. 29: The Recreance and Cultivation | TWOK 52-53 Jan 23, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we visit the Recreance and delve into Cultivation's true plans. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 4 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Arcanum Unbounded and The Lost Metal 5:34 Sanderson’s writing process 8:05 Christian’s cosmere mission 11:21 Controversial cosmere characters 12:39 Jimmy’s old Stormlight reviews 15:48 Booktube and mispronouncing names 20:53 Chapter 52 death rattle 27:39 Chapter 53 death rattle 34:03 Chapter 52 summary 35:56 Explaining the Recreance 38:35 Curiosities from the Recreance 51:58 Rennin and Navani 55:17 Chapter 53 summary 56:00 Chapter 53 discussion and theories 1:02:03 Spanreed: Cultivation’s plan 1:07:51 Stormlight theories will change

Ep. 28: Shalash and Cosmere Physics | TWOK Interludes 7-9 Jan 15, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we meet Shalash, the Herald of Beauty, study the physics of the cosmere and come face to face with death himself. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 Interludes and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 The last interludes of TWOK 6:31 Mistborn continues to impress 8:47 Sanderson’s recommended entry points 10:44 A first reader’s experience of SA 15:26 A taste of new Cosmere authors 18:39 Interlude 7 summary 20:23 Jimmy’s thoughts and theories 23:13 Explaining Shalash and her motives 30:38 Taravangian tangent 32:35 The Nightwatcher and Honor 35:58 Will we get a Roshar history novel? 41:24 Interlude 8 summary 42:17 Quantum mechanics on Roshar 43:51 The coolest ardent in Roshar 48:40 Exploring the physics that inspired this chapter 55:56 Interlude 9 summary 57:39 This chapter was dark 58:28 Shardblades are eerie 1:00:04 Taravangian’s master plan 1:06:27 Spanreed: Szeth theory 1:12:10 Seth’s flashbacks will be popular

Ep. 27: The End of Stormlight Era 1 | TWOK 50-51 Jan 07, 2024

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we dive into our first chapters of 2024! Join us as we examine Shallan and Kaladin's lowest moments as well as peak into the end of Stormlight 5 through a glorious fan spanreed. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to Lost in Roshar 2024! 3:49 Wind and Truth draft is 100% complete 4:51 A 10 year gap between book 5 and 6 9:45 The end of Stormlight Era 1 14:23 Christian’s Mistborn Era 2 thoughts so far 18:53 Other cosmere works 23:33 Chapter 50 epigraph 27:13 Chapter 50 summary and discussion 33:53 Chapter 51 summary 36:17 Lanacin and Evod 39:20 Thaidakar and Restares (Mistborn Era 1 spoilers) 45:16 Amaram and Kaladin’s lowest point 48:31 Reacting to our best spanreed yet! 54:18 Unpacking the Book 5 theories 58:50 Evil Dalinar arc!? 1:02:10 This is the year of Stormlight

Ep 26: Helaran and the Skybreakers | TWOK 47-49 Dec 21, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we dive into the final chapter of 2023! Join us as we do a deep dive on Helaran Davar and peak into clues of Jasnah's mysterious backstory. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Jimmy’s voice acting 3:13 Is Stormlight just an anime? 4:47 Our final episode for 2023! 6:42 The hype for Wind and Truth 10:08 Best time for theories 12:53 Languages and ageing 16:24 Chapter 47 summary 18:18 A city made of gemstones? 22:07 Earliest sign of Syl 23:20 Singer - Human team up? 26:20 Tinfoil Cenn impersonator theory 30:53 The story of Helaran Davar ft. Mraize’s letter 37:07 When Helaran visited Shallan 40:24 Cenn’s deathrattle ft. Jimmy’s precarious VA 42:58 Explaining Dai-Gonarthis 46:35 Kaladin v Helaran 49:41 Are Shardblades too big? 51:29 Chapter 48 summary 53:10 Sneaky Taravangian 55:40 Dragons in Stormlight 58:38 Kabsal’s death and Jasnah theory 1:04:50 Jasnah’s skill is immense 1:07:39 Chapter 48 epigraph 1:09:32 Chapter 49 epigraph ketek 1:13:11 Chapter 49 summary 1:15:35 Investigating the Old Magic of Roshar 1:21:26 The Shattered Plains mystery 1:24:36 We’ll see you in 2024!

Ep. 25: Child of Tanavast | TWOK 45-46 Dec 10, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we dive into two of the most impactful chapters so far! Prepare for our first trip into Shadesmar, get your soulcasters ready and join us as we examine the true reason Kaladin is called the child of Tanavast. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 YouTube demonetised us! 3:20 Thank you to our audience 5:02 Accents and ad reads 8:59 Cosmere video games and A.I 13:26 These were amazing chapters 15:09 Chapter 45 epigraph 17:57 Chapter 45 summary 21:03 Gavilar meeting the Parshendi 23:56 Links to Gavilar’s assassination 26:31 Kabsal’s history lesson 31:23 Voidbringer identity crisis 36:44 Enter the Crpytics! 40:48 Shallan entering Shadesmar! 45:30 Our first proper glimpse at Soulcasting 51:02 Chapter 46 epigraph 52:27 Chapter 46 summary 55:13 Significance of ‘Child of Tanavast’ 57:23 What created the Shattered Plains? 1:03:41 Analysing the dream further 1:11:25 Jimmy’s amazing VA performance 1:14:07 Analysing the conversation 1:18:18 Every mention of ‘Child of Tanavast’ 1:22:25 Curiosities in the rest of the chapter 1:28:58 The hilarious Adolin crossover

Ep. 24: Tien's Timeline Tricks | TWOK 43-44 Dec 10, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we welcome back Jimmy Stormblessed and explore the 'calm' chasms and Tien's timeline trickery! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 The return of Jimmy Stormblessed 6:02 Creating a new Order of Radiant 7:22 Our visual upgrade 9:43 Our Spotify wrapped stats 11:54 SA 5 release & Dragonsteel ‘23 14:39 Words of Radiance Leatherbound 16:39 Sanderson’s video w/ Daniel Greene 17:50 Chapter 43 epigraph and summary 19:59 The lost history of Roshar 23:03 The Tranquiline Halls and Ashyn 30:44 Kaladin’s emotional RoW scene 32:27 Jimmy schooling Christian 35:38 Random members of Bridge Four 39:18 Why is it called The Stormlight Archive? 41:04 Chapter 44 summary 43:32 The Weeping 43:56 Tien Horse theory 52:15 The family tragedy 58:37 Huge chapters incoming!

Ep. 23: Stormlight 5 Predictions ft. Jake Bishop | TWOK 40-42 Nov 26, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we feature our first guest Jake Bishop! Whilst Jimmy is away, Jake shares his Stormlight 5 predictions as well as joining Christian on the hunt for easter eggs hidden in chapters 40-42 of The Way of Kings. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Jake's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jakebishop7822 Timestamps 0:00 No Jimmy this week - Introducing Jake 3:33 How Jake got into Stormlight 6:21 Strengths and weaknesses of SA 10:42 How many times we’ve reread SA 13:51 Sanderson read a new Interlude! 15:25 Chapter 40 summary 17:25 Sigzil mystery and Hoid’s fate 19:29 Fate of others - Mistborn era 1 spoilers 21:45 Foreshadowing pay off 25:17 Do people get over Sanderson? 27:03 Starspren tinfoil theory 30:53 Bridgemen as bait 34:02 Chapter 41 summary 36:52 Jake’s defence of Lirin 42:30 Child of Tanavast 47:35 Chapter 41 moments 51:19 Back to the epigraphs! 53:16 Chapter 42 summary 53:58 Kabsal and Taravangian 57:43 Patrern makes an appearance? 1:03:25 Kabsal theory (light Mistborn magic stuff) 1:05:28 Ghostblood stuff 1:07:58 Kalak making Kaladin a slave 1:09:44 A second Oathpact 1:12:07 Jake’s book 5 predictions 1:17:05 Baby champion theory 1:20:46 Ishar theory speculation 1:24:03 Thank you!

Ep. 22: Double Prologue!? | TWOK 37-39 Nov 20, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we see the future with Kaladin, settle the score with Roshone and study a secret drawing from Shallan! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 The great food debate 8:25 POTW The next prologue 15:18 Is Mistborn or Stormlight the main Cosmere series? 18:05 Sanderon is writing two prologues for SA 5? 23:50 Chapter 37 summary and spren theories 30:36 Kaladin ties everything together 41:12 Chapter 38 epigraph study w/ Gashash the great 47:24 Chapter 38 summary 50:00 Kaladin peaked into the future 58:39 Chapter 39 epigraph and Shallan’s mysterious drawing 1:03:28 Suss cremlings and Ghostbloods Incredible thumbnail art by Ashley Coad: http://www.ashleycoadart.com Find us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CM2dWw... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Jimmy's channel: @thefantasynuttwork

Ep. 21: Jasnah's True Power | TWOK 34-36 Nov 13, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we look into Urithiru's past, Kaladin's first encounter with the Stormfather and Jasnah's shocking lesson! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 The mechanics of Roshar 7:00 Christian’s new video 14:00 Sanderson update 18:15 Chapter 34 epigraph and discussion 30:30 SA 5 will have the BEST Sanderson action scene? 33:44 Chapter 35 epigraph + Urithiru and future prologue theories 42:30 Chapter 35 discussion 56:00 Chapter 36 epigraph theories 1:02:00 Gavilar’s history and the Natanatan people 1:10:30 Jasnah’s incredible moment

Ep. 20: Origins of Roshar TWOK 31-33 Nov 05, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we look into Lirin's suspicious activities and run into a Herald! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Jimmy can’t be replaced 4:30 Christian started Mistborn Era 2 10:30 Title of Stormlight 5 16:40 Chapter 31 - Lirin could be hiding something 25:30 Secret history of Roshar 39:50 Chapter 32 chapter discussion 46:30 Chapter 33 featuring a Herald sighting! 1:00:00 Jasnah’s skill and the symmetry of Roshar

Ep. 19 The Davar Mystery TWOK 29-30 Oct 23, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we explore the mysterious families of Shallan and Taravangian as well as checking in on Kal and one eyed Gaz! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Part 3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga, The Stormlight Archive. Timestamps 0:00 Does Axies have a Dawnshard? 6:15 Jimmy is away next week! 8:20 The map of Kharbranth 12:00 Spanreed - Moon theory 17:20 The Way of Kings Soundtrack 19:50 Errorgance epigraph and the origin of humans on Roshar 29:30 Chapter 29 summary 32:20 What is with Taravangian’s family? 36:30 Davars and the Ghostbloods theorising and speculation 44:00 Cool chapter tidbits 47:19 Taravangian acting suss 52:30 Chapter 30 epigraph and summary 56:30 Chapter 30 discussion and theories 1:02:00 Which books we’re looking forward to most

Ep. 18 Secrets of Shinovar TWOK Interludes 2 Oct 15, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we jump into the second set of interludes. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Yumi and the Sunlit Man

2:35 How we will address spoilers on the podcast

11:30 Shinovar is the ultimate mystery of Roshar

14:30 The secret projects will age well

22:19 Interlude 1 Rysn summary and discussion

28:30 Getting into Shinovar theory territory

35:25 Fortune and metals

42:00 Rysn is a HUGE character

44:20 Interlude 2 Axies the Collector summary and discussion

52:00 What is going on with Cusicesh the Protector?

58:20 Are the Unmade more connected than we think?

1:00:00 Interlude 3 summary and discussion

1:04:30 Szeth theories that keep getting more ridiculous

Ep. 17 Your Spanreeds and Theories! Oct 08, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we jump into some fan submitted theories. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Ep. 16 Dragons and Gods TWOK 28 and Hoid’s Letter Oct 02, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we put together Hoid's letter from the part 2 epigraphs and spend time with Dalinar as he thinks over a tough decision. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapter 28 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Aliens, Christmas and Stormlight music

9:00 The art of ad-reading

13:45 Secret Project 4

15:25 Thank you for the spanreeds!

19:00 Chapter 28 summary and general discussion

26:30 Navani and the forest mystery

32:20 Technology on Roshar

40:30 Potential magic theory?

44:25 HUGE Dalinar foreshadowing theory!

49:23 Voidbringer musings

53:42 Reading Hoid’s letter

57:24 Hoid’s letter explanation (General Cosmere Shard spoilers)

1:08:30 Lore overload!

Ep. 15 Magic Glyphs and Chosen Ones TWOK 26-27 Sep 25, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we follow Adolin and Dalinar into battle and observe Kaladin with a staff. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapters 26 & 27 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Audiobooks

3:00 Yumi and Cosmere connections

6:30 What we like in stories

13:50 Theories and other nonsense

19:35 Spanreed: How will spren be adapted?

28:30 Spanreed: Gavilar and Kaladin theory

38:38 Chapter 26 summary

41:00 What an incredible chapter

44:25 What really made Dalinar not feel the Thrill?

47:00 Is Dalinar’s copy of TWOK magical?

52:45 Herdazian spark flickers

54:58 Teleb the OldBlood

57:23 Dalinar was raised by a parshmen nurse

59:15 Chasm 27 summary

1:04:00 This chapter hooked us!

1:06:38 Rock theory

1:10:00 Teft foreshadowing

1:11:55 Christian’s big Kaladin theory

1:18:45 This was a huge chapter

1:20:37 The books we want to reread the most

Ep. 14 Book 5’s Ending and Kaladin’s Lineage TWOK 23-25 Sep 17, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we see more from Kaladin's past and present while joining Adolin in a tense conversation with Dalinar. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapters23, 24, 25 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Making Stormlight videos again 3:36 Fans gifted Christian the leather bound! 7:48 Spanreed - Book 5 ending theory 15:42 Book 5 will be immense 25:37 Chapter 23 oddities 31:20 Our attempts at writing 34:05 More unanswered questions 37:50 Horneater society and customs 42:00 Parshendi rhythms 46:00 Chapter 24 48:40 Highprince Roion 51:30 Maps and plants 55:27 Gavilar’s secret 59:20 Chapter 25 and Roshone recap 1:05:00 Lord of the Rings and Stormlight adaptations 1:11:00 Kaladin’s lineage tinfoil theory 1:20:20 Future of the podcast

Ep. 13 Sanderson’s Adaptation Update and Rock’s Identity TWOK 20-22 Sep 03, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we get another Kaladin flashback and Dalinar is shocked to see Navani at the king's feast. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapters 20, 21, 22 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 The next novella!

3:45 POTW Rosharian creature for world domination

8:50 Sanderon’s adaptation update

27:12 Chapter 20 - Scarlett

32:30 Chapter 21 - Why Men Lie

39:00 Looking into the past

46:49 Rock theory rabbit hole!

53:10 Airsick lowlanders

56:20 The demons of Bridge Four

57:50 Pronouncing Rock’s name

59:00 Chapter 22 - Eyes, Hands or Spheres?

1:02:20 Seasons in Roshar

1:05:44 Jimmy’s epic island theory

1:12:48 Wit

1:15:30 Navani and Adolin

1:19:40 Safehands explained!

1:21:29 Podcasting is special

1:25:42 Overall thoughts and what we’re looking forward to

Ep. 12 Ancient Radiants and Lore Revelations TWOK 18-19 Aug 27, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we dive into Dalinar's blast into the past and the always fashionable Adolin. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapters 18-19 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Jimmy’s taking over!

3:25 Bookstores and bookshelves

7:40 TWOK is a slow burn

9:55 POTW The biggest wildcard in Stormlight

16:58 Part of Stormlight 5 is hand written

19:20 Chapter 18/19 summary

21:45 Cosmere Midnight Essence

22:47 Cool foreshadowing and we eventually remember who Kadash is

29:00 Christian’s lore rabbit hole

34:00 Renarin and Dalinar

37:53 How mad was Gavilar?

42:11 Chapter 19

43:55 How do the visions work?

47:00 Foreshadowing and Re-Shephir

50:30 Who are the three Gods?

52:10 Honor isn’t speaking to Dalinar

57:00 Rosharian history is nuts

1:00:00 Clarity of hindsight

Ep. 11: Kaladin and Tien’s Mystery TWOK Chapters 16-17 Aug 21, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we lean more about Kaladin's past, uncover Tien's abilities and experience a bloody red sunset! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapter 16-17 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Ep. 10: Syl’s Awakening and Hoid’s Plan TWOK Chapters 14-15 Aug 14, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we lean more about Syl and her awakening, as well as Hoid laying out his grand plan! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapter 14-15 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Timestamps

0:00 Kal-coin

2:40 Jimmy v. Christian Bridgerun

4:40 Leather-bounds

6:45 Hit or miss humour

8:32 POTW (Best flashback sequence for 6-10)

13:49 Hidden Heralds

14:39 Sanderson’s top 5 fantasy authors

22:02 Chapter 14

23:44 Was Kaladin using Stormlight here?

25:12 Moash and Gaz character arcs

29:20 Syl’s awakening

34:20 Jimmy’s spren/purelake theory

36:11 Sigzil and Hoid

39:35 Chapter 15 is a Sadeas chapter?

40:45 Dalinar and Gavilar

44:00 Not luckspren?

45:35 Bloodthirsty rockbuds theory

48:00 Alethi competition

50:20 Why is Hoid with the Kholins?

53:21 Final scenes in the chapter

56:22 The infamous strap

57:43 Least favourite Stormlight moments

1:01:00 Metals from Mistborn being used in Stormlight

1:03:32 Cosmere video games

1:05:15 Other authors writing Stormlight

Ep. 9: The Kholins Steal the Show! TWOK Chapters 12-13 Aug 07, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we meet Dalinar, Adolin, Elhokar and Hoid! Count ten heartbeats and don your shardplate, we have a chasmfiend to hunt. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, chapter 12-13 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga. Timestamps 0:00 Lost in Roshar dresscode 2:41 Seeing the Kholins again! 5:37 POTW Which book has the best ending? 13:13 Jimmy’s Balat theory confirmed! 15:26 Hoid’s letter 16:49 Dalinar theories… Unite them! 21:29 Sanderson’s characterisation was excellent 25:08 Dalinar’s mental state 27:55 Sadeas foreshadowing 29:02 Familial bonds 31:06 UNITE THEM 31:58 Unity, Rhyshadium and Shard tech 35:58 Is Stormlight Sci-Fantasy? 38:21 Dalinar v Elhokar 39:33 Adapting spren 41:16 Elhokar and the Cryptics! 44:44 Chasmfiends are terrifying 47:15 Hoid appears! 50:40 Chapter arches explained and cremling theories 53:51 The fight and more theories 59:56 Sanderson’s strengths

Ep. 8: The Interludes Explained! TWOK Interludes 1-3 Jul 31, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we experience the first three interludes of The Way of Kings. Purelake here we come! We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Interludes 1-3 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Chapter Impressions and Oppenheimer

3:10 Mistborn in IMAX

4:18 Mistborn v. Stormlight

6:00 Adaptations and aliens

8:04 Poll of the Week

14:04 Interlude 1

16:22 Did Ishikk know Hoid?

17:52 The Purelake Gods and history

22:11 Locations for books 6-10

24:42 There might be something to these fish…

27:15 Jimmy’s Herald theory

29:15 Worldhoppers brought the common cold to Roshar

30:44 Identities of the 3 men (mild cosmere spoilers)

34:53 Final thoughts

37:00 Jimmy’s Nan Balat theory

43:35 Rhythms of Roshar

46:24 The tinfoil continues

48:14 Is Balat a nod to Glokta from First Law?
49:20 The Davars

52:55 Szeth returns!

56:10 Is the Oathstone magical?

57:15 Bavland and the Unmade

59:39 Szeth’s struggle

1:02:56 Part 2 is coming!

Ep. 7: The Origins of Kaladin and Cremling Conspiracies TWOK Chapters 10-11 Jul 23, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we take a trip down memory lane to Kaladin's childhood and stumble across some suspicious cremlings. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Chapters 10-11 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

0:00 Reaching the end of Part

1 4:05 The next books are crazy 8:18 Will Sanderson reveal too much? 11:28 Roadtrip poll!

 21:24 Stories of Surgeons 26:00 Heralds and deathspren theories

 32:14 Lirin and Kaladin 34:25 Tinfoil Kaladin theory 37:31 True history of Roshar 39:17 Flashbacks 41:56 Sanderson’s annotation on flashbacks 43:44 Droplets Death Rattle breakdown 47:56 The heaviest chapter in The Way of Kings 52:52 Cremling theories!! 57:09 Sanderson’s annotation on ‘Droplets’ 58:45 Teft’s introduction and big deaths 1:03:05 Things to look forward to and final thoughts

Ep. 6: Secrets, Spren and Shardblades TWOK Chapters 8-9 Jul 16, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we peak into the mysteries behind Shallan’s past, uncover subtle foreshadowing and endure Kaladin's struggle as a bridgeman. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Chapters 8-9 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Ep. 5: Bridge Four, Death Rattles and Ghostbloods: TWOK Chapters 6-7 Jul 09, 2023

Tune in to this episode of 'Lost in Roshar' as we run our first bridge run, meet an ardent who is not who he says he is and discuss the ever mysterious Ghostbloods. We hope you enjoy our in-depth reread discussion of The Way of Kings, Chapters 6-7 and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Ep. 4: Liars, Soulcasters and Deserters TWOK Chapters 4-5 Jul 02, 2023

Tune in to this episode of "Lost in Roshar" as we step into an extraordinary world where heroes are forged, secrets are unveiled, and destinies intertwine. We hope you enjoy our in-depth discussion of The Way of Kings, Chapters 4 and 5, and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Keywords: Lost in Roshar, The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, podcast episode, Kaladin Stormblessed, Shallan Davar, Roshar, character exploration, world-building, literary analysis, Stormlight Archive, fantasy saga

Ep. 3: Meeting Kaladin and Shallan: TWOK Chapters 1-3 Jun 26, 2023

Tune in to this episode of "Lost in Roshar" as we step into an extraordinary world where heroes are forged, secrets are unveiled, and destinies intertwine. We hope you enjoy our in-depth discussion of The Way of Kings, Chapters 1-3, and discover the wonders that await within the pages of Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy saga.

Keywords: Lost in Roshar, The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, podcast episode, Kaladin Stormblessed, Shallan Davar, Roshar, character exploration, world-building, literary analysis, Stormlight Archive, fantasy saga

Ep. 2: The Prologue to The Way of Kings Jun 18, 2023

This week on Lost in Roshar, Christian and Jimmy jump straight into the Prologue of The Way of Kings! Uncover the secrets, understand the death rattles and learn the truth of Gavilar Kholin's last words right here on the ultimate Stormlight Archive podcast!

Ep. 1: The Prelude to The Stormlight Archive and an Introduction to Lost in Roshar! Jun 12, 2023

Join us on an exhilarating exploration as we delve into the captivating prelude of the legendary Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Discover the rich lore, fascinating characters, and intricate world of Roshar as we embark on an immersive discussion. Uncover the secrets, unravel the mysteries, and prepare to be awestruck by the breathtaking storytelling that sets the stage for this epic fantasy series. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the world of Roshar, this episode is your gateway to an extraordinary adventure. Get lost with us in Roshar and unlock the secrets that await in the Stormlight Archive.

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