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:...

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, Eternal...

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: Email:...

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 Stormlight...

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:...

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

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: Kevin...

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  

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  

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:...

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:...

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:...

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

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

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/  iTunes...

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.

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...

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! An excellent timeline by /u/simon_thekillerewok Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.