Splintercast Reads: Words of Radiance

WoR Chapter Liveblog

We have a treat for you today. Our illustrious and radiant (see what I did there?) Alyx, also known as FeatherWriter, is doing a very special podcast series where she records her live reactions as she reads Words of Radiance for the very first time. There is crying. There is sobbing. Fangirling. Descent into sleep-deprived madness. It's everything you'd ever want from a reaction podcast, and I guarantee 40% more people will fall in love with her than before (in which case, back off.).

So how The Splintercast Reads is going to work is that Alyx records her reactions and edits out the silence. If you were wondering how she could go so fast through a chapter, that's because of Hollywood magic. Or at least basic sound editing skills. Same thing.

In today's entry--and we will be posting these daily--Alyx finishes Part One and does the second interlude. Since she read the sample chapters and wants these reactions to be of her first reading, she's skipped the samples in this series. But absolutely everything else will be recorded for you to hear, love, and of course, lovingly mock.

So, without further adieu, I introduce you to the Splintercast. And where does it start? Well, the infamous chapter 7, of course:

(Obviously, this will have spoilers for the chapters that are being discussed!)

Originally aired 3/4/2012

The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Intro and Chapter 7

We have a treat for you today. Our illustrious and radiant (see what I did there?) Alyx, also known as FeatherWriter, is doing a very special podcast series where she records her live reactions as she reads Words of Radiance for the very first time. There is crying. There is sobbing. Fangirling. Descent into sleep-deprived madness. It's everything you'd ever want from a reaction podcast, and I guarantee 40% more people will fall in love with her than before (in which case, back off.).

So how The Splintercast Reads is going to work is that Alyx records her reactions and edits out the silence. If you were wondering how she could go so fast through a chapter, that's because of Hollywood magic. Or at least basic sound editing skills. Same thing.

In today's entry--and we will be posting these daily--Alyx finishes Part One and does the second interlude. Since she read the sample chapters and wants these reactions to be of her first reading, she's skipped the samples in this series. But absolutely everything else will be recorded for you to hear, love, and of course, lovingly mock.

So, without further adieu, I introduce you to the Splintercast. And where does it start? Well, the infamous chapter 7, of course:

(Obviously, this will have spoilers for the chapters that are being discussed!)

Originally aired 3/4/2014

The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Chapter 11

The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Interlude 2

Welcome back to The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance. In this section, Alyx mentions Renarin and her RP group, Sydney Scroungers, in the first two minutes. If you don't know Alyx, well, I need to tell you something. She really, really likes Renarin. You know how Wit enjoys mockery so much? Alyx loves Renarin even more, and while you think I'm joking, well... you just keep listening to Splintercast and I think you'll see I am not at all.

Here we listen to the second Eshonai interlude, and then we move into the first two chapters of Part Two! Enjoy!

As always, there are spoilers for these chapters, obviously. Kind of challenging to react to what is happening without giving away what occurs.

Originally aired 3/6/2014

The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Interlude 4

Welcome back to the Splintercast. To no one's surprise, Shallan continues to be awesome. She has a wicked tongue, you know? Yep. Alyx talks about Shallan and Kabsal a bit--and tongues--and she gets "interrupted." Sure. For four hours? Sure Feather. Then there's more shipping. You aren't surprised. And then Alyx's favorite ship: Kaladin/Petty Rivalries That Are Probably Dumb. Like Kaladin vs. Horses. Bridgeboy vs. Princeling. Snark is wonderful.

Then she gets some key plot points wrong! And then some plot points completely right. Adorable. This. Is. Splintercast.

"I like derogatory words" - Alyx 2014

(Scroungers reference count: 5)

Originally aired: 3/19/2014

The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Chapter 26

It's our Words of Brandon episode for our recent Brandon interview, where we talk about Brandon's thoughts on Wind and Truth, that big post-WaT talk, and a bunch of other things!

This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Jessie (Lady Lameness).

Brandon interview: https://youtu.be/rdpzciIt29k
Our previous WoB episode on some comments Brandon made on Reddit: https://youtu.be/8g0VJaUf5Xg

Thumbnail is the Bulgarian Wind and Truth cover, by Yasen Stoilov: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/x3yNrO

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:16 News
0:06:13 Most proud of in WaT
0:14:02 What would you change in WaT? + Blackthron
0:32:33 How would this be different if Rayse was still Odium?
0:34:06 Disappointment with Cultivation
0:40:11 The Big Talk
0:49:40 How's Ghostbloods going?
1:00:30 Voidlight Archive
1:07:37 El or Elodi?
1:13:19 Not discussing Heleran's death
1:15:21 Taln's weapon to kill Cultivation
1:17:21 Hoid's future sight 
1:19:33 The "firing" of the original Palanaeum
1:23:20 Is Szeth worshipping atium crystals?
1:27:14 God Metal of Adonalsium
1:29:22 Braize's core, "What is a God Metal?"
1:39:53 Getting to and from Sel
1:42:46 Tracking Dawnshards
1:49:25 Shallan's weird powers 
1:55:23 Cusicesh
2:02:11 Valor as Hoid's ex
2:04:36 Spoiler streams
2:08:01 Who's That Cosmere Character

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The Post-Wind and Truth Big Talk, Valor, & More! | Brandon Interview WoBs

This movie has been keeping us in check, keeping us obsessed, and we've been playing on repeat!  Today we're chatting about KPop Demon Hunters on our occasional show where we talk about things that aren't related to Brandon Sanderson for a change. 

This episode, we have Eric (Chaos), Alyx (Feather), Shannon (Grey), Jessie (LadyLameness), and Bonnie (CosmereGirl)

0:00:00 Intros
0:02:32 The Spoiler-Free Elevator Pitch
0:04:05 What's Our Experience with K-Pop?
0:09:10 Our Favorite Songs 
0:11:27 !! SPOILERS BEGIN !! General Impressions
0:27:27 The Miscommunication Trope Done Right
0:38:17 Shame vs. Acceptance
0:49:06 Zoey and Mira's Roles
0:58:46 The Other Saja Boys
1:00:49 Bobby
1:08:47 Jinu Thirst Interlude
1:12:46 Derpy and Sussy
1:17:05 Obligatory 17S Magic Mechanics Analysis
1:30:37 Sequel Thoughts/Ideas?
1:48:18 Final Thoughts and Outro

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KPop Demon Hunters | Splintercast

It's time for a new Sanderson book yet again, this time it's the HIGH-COSMERE CONNECTIVITY Isles of the Emberdark! We discuss what we thought of the book, and just scratch the surface on everything else. 

On this episode, we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)!

The original episode where Ben and Eric freakout about Patji: https://youtu.be/OT3m64Xuako

0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:49 Note about reactions
0:05:41 General thoughts
0:20:28 Physical book design
0:27:30 Flashbacks and Dusk
0:47:25 Starling
1:07:41 Starling's crew
1:39:47 Silverlight 
1:58:19 Entities
2:14:40 TUNNEL
2:21:48 Sequel hopes
2:30:01 Final thoughts
2:39:28 Who's That Cosmere

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Isles of the Emberdark Reactions!

We got a lot of Shadesmar in Isles of the Emberdark, so there's some stuff to talk about now! This episode is part discussion, but also part explainer for things. Also part pointless arguments on the GODFORGE and the Shadesmar sun, but hey.

This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Jessie (Lady Lameness), and Ene (AonEne)!

Thumbnail is the Bulgarian cover of Rhythm of War, by the incredible Yasen Stoilov: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/PmAvbL

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introductions 
0:03:22 The word Shadesmar
0:10:10 Shadesmar basics / geography
0:27:05 Rosharan subastral
1:08:47 Scadrian subastral and Ire fortress
1:31:11 Nalthian subastral
1:38:38 Drominad subastral / Shadesmar sun
1:52:25 Silverlight 
2:21:43 Final thoughts / Grand Knell
2:30:05 Who's That Cosmere Character

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Shadesmar and Silverlight

The Cosmere RPG has come out to digital backers, so we wanted to talk about our initial thoughts, talking about the systems, and squeeing about the amazing art! 

We blabbed so much that lore will be... another episode at some point. There are no Stonewalkers spoilers in this episode, though we will discuss the Handbook and World Guide.

Today we have Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), Matt (Comatose), and Adim (AAKS)!

If you didn't back the Kickstarter, you can buy the RPG on various places: https://www.cosmererpg.com/shop

We referenced the Shard of Opportunity actual play, which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShardofOpportunity

Chapters: 

0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:01 Disclaimers, RPG Structure
0:09:33 System Talk / Plot Die
0:18:31 Action economy
0:26:24 Scene types
0:34:11 Expertises 
0:38:22 Stats
0:47:51 Paths 
0:54:33 Goals
1:01:45 Showing off paths
1:10:46 Art squeeing
1:20:48 Favorite art pieces 
1:52:44 Favorite bits of lore
2:07:48 What are you excited about?
2:23:10 Who's That Cosmere Character

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Cosmere RPG First Impressions & Overview

Today, we are taking another look at the Death Rattles: which are resolved, which are still outstanding, and more. We talk about Moelach's poetry skills, Broken One theories, and got... very unhinged. 

We have Eric (Chaos), Grace (thegatorgirl), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)!

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:20 Death Rattles answered in WaT
0:24:51 CHILD CHAMPION
0:37:16 Some new WaT epigraphs
0:44:51 Potentially answered in WaT
1:22:00 Other Death Rattles
1:49:27 The Way of Kings Ketek
1:57:40 Random Everstorm discussion
2:09:00 Who's That Cosmere Character 

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The Death Rattles! Wind and Truth Edition

Last month, at Worldcon, Brandon read out the first excerpt of Mistborn: Ghostbloods, so you know we had to do an episode analyzing it!

Today we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Adim (AAKS), Bonnie (Cosmeregirl), and special guest @Jasonioan, who makes excellent cosmere content as well!

If you're on Brandon's newsletter, he sent out the text, but you can watch Brandon's reading here: https://youtu.be/Lt0cBw51LWA?si=UVU3FIToO1XjEcBc
Text of the chapters here:
Ayven - https://wob.coppermind.net/events/546/#e16903
Bastrik - https://wob.coppermind.net/events/546/#e16904

See Jason's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonioan

Thumbnail is a Modern cosmere AU by Botanica (I don't know what to do for these thumbnails, man): https://x.com/BotanicaXu/status/1360621736845139968

0:00:00 Introductions
0:02:07 Some General Era 3 Stuff
0:05:31 Ayven
0:33:22 Steelfield, Cars
0:44:39 Discordant
0:57:05 Convention
1:03:22 Bastrik and Map Shenanigans
1:10:28 More Setting Stuff
1:13:50 Bastrik's family, the Regent?
1:19:43 Culture and Masks
1:28:37 Dlavil and Hunters
1:37:37 Final Thoughts / GB Thoughts
1:45:13 Who's That Cosmere Character

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Mistborn: Ghostbloods 1 Preview (ft. Jasonioan)

We've been wanting to make this episode for a long while and it's finally time. Let's talk about the planet Threnody and the different kinds of evil that stem from there!

Today we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), and Grace (thegatorgirl).

00:00:00 Introductions
00:01:49 Look back at Shadows for Silence (in the Forests of Hell)
00:11:28 Ambition's Death
00:18:11 Timeline of Events
00:30:41 Effects of Shards Clashing
00:56:15 Threnodite Cosmere Awarness
01:05:01 More on the Evil/Entities
01:28:53 Shades
02:00:08 Zellion
02:06:48 Back to Shades
02:11:29 The Night Brigade
02:26:54 Final Thoughts
02:37:31 Who's That Cosmere Character

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Threnody and the Evil

It's a big topic, and one too great to be contained by a single episode. Today we're doing a deep dive on all the info we have about dragons in the Cosmere, talking about lifecycles and abilities. (And a slight diversion into the Spiritual Realm, because who doesn't love a Spiritual Realm diversion, right?)

Today's cast includes Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent) and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)

Thumbnail art is Xisis in the Tress of the Emerald Sea interior art by Howard Lyon: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Xisis.jpg

0:00:00 Intro/Show and Tell
0:10:22 Early Dragon Info
0:18:21 Dragon Lifecycle
0:50:44 Dragon Abilities
1:50:50 WTCC and Outro

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Dragons (Part 1)

A topic too great to be contained to a single episode, the deep-dive into Cosmere dragons continues! It's time for all the things we didn't get to in the first episode, as the cast gets progressively more manic the longer this marathon recording continues. 

Today's cast includes Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent) and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)

Thumbnail art is art of the Spirit Shores, by Esther Hiʻilani Candari: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Isles_of_the_Emberdark/Interior_art#/media/File:Iote_spirit_shores.jpg

0:00:00 Intro/Show and Tell
0:03:50 Dragon Magic and Tech
1:00:45 Dragon Culture
1:22:22 The Spirit Shores
1:35:08 Cultivation
1:42:15 Lesser Dragons
1:49:57 WTCC
2:00:15 Outro

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Dragons (Part 2)

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The Splintercast Reads Words of Radiance, Chapter 26

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