In this episode Dalinar gets a close shave. Kaladin and Shallan get close. And Vedenar gets closed for business. We find out the exciting conclusion of the Shalladin cliffhanger. Liz also reviews the book The Black Company by Glen Cook. It’s important to note that Liz has never read The Black Company by Glen Cook. … [Read more…]
In this episode we’re down in a deep deep hole. We’ve been tricked! Bamboozled! Flim-flammed! And possibly Shazamed! None of that is true, except for being stuck in a chasm. Truly. I think this might be the most fun I’ve ever had in a chasm. Shallan and Kaladin get to know each other, and potentially … [Read more…]
In this episode Chad goes full diva. It seems these long novels are starting to wear on him. We talk about the “Scooby Gang” ghostbloods, Adolin and Kaladin’s “Bro” moment, and Kaladin’s repeated inability to take responsibility. “Real” Predictions: The Honorblades are in Urithiru. Odium is turning souls into shards….or stormlight….but it is destroying Roshar, … [Read more…]
In this episode we get to meet new and interesting characters; like Lift. We visit some old frienemies like Szeth, and Eshonai. We also make an official announcement about our upcoming 100th Episode at Balticon! Predictions Urithiru is the hub on which the entire continent spun….giving it that weird shape. If this is true, … [Read more…]
In this episode Adolin and Kaladin make complete idiots of themselves. Adolin’s failure to grammar nearly costs him his life in the dueling ring. Kaladin’s failure to read the room leads to his arrest. These are the heroes we deserve. Shallan puts herself in danger, but manages a much better showing. She encounters Mraize, who….if … [Read more…]
In this episode we learn Adolin “Shit Can” Kholin’s secret nickname, Shallan and Amaram form the megazord known as Shamaram, and Kaladin learns how to fly. Chad can’t call anyone by their right name. And fashion is a tool for the patriarchy. Predictions: Shallan will attempt to use some sort of Lightweaving skills during Adolin’s … [Read more…]
In this episode, Shallan spends all of her time casting shade on Adolin and remembering her terrible past. Kaladin learns a secret about Moash, and flirts with outright stupidity. Also, Roshar is crawling with Aliens! Predictions: This group of “assassins” are a trap. I suspect Sadeas. The language that they use sounds like Sadeas’s internal … [Read more…]
In this episode Kaladin’s not like the other boys. Renarin is definitely not like the other boys. And Shallan isn’t like anyone…at all. Ever. Kaladin learns how to bind and shift gravity. Shallan improves her abilities as well, when she creates a magical glamour which allows her to speak directly with one of the leaders … [Read more…]
Does yo momma listen to the Duke and Duchess podcast? She should! In this episode Shallan and Kaladin bring mothers into it….. Adolin and Shallan meet. Shallan shacks up with an old dude. Next week we will read chapters 39-43. Predictions The meeting between the Listeners and the Alethi will be sabotaged by Sadeas. Dalinar … [Read more…]
In this episode Shallan is learning to become a grifter when her mentor turns on her. We deepen the mystery surrounding the Ghostbloods. Kaladin and Shallan meet in a way that is certain to come back to haunt Shallan. Kaladin gets spooked by his spren leading him to call of the evacuation of the royal … [Read more…]