In this episode we discuss important issues like: Shardblades vs. Lightsabers, The Big Bang Theory, and the Duke’s impending blindness. Also, there’s a book. Some things happen. Dalinar wrestles a dude. Kaladin gets captured. Shallan remains violently chaste. Adolin knocks like a girl. Predictions: Kadash is the murderer. Adolin will have to confess to his … [Read more…]
In this episode we take a cultural exploration of Roshar. We get answers to some questions, particularly things related to the Parshendi. And we also get more questions. We spend time with Eshonai the Parshendi shardbearer and her family. We learn about the Parshendi forms. We also spend time on the Reshi isles, learning that … [Read more…]
This one starts of aggressively off-topic and it goes downhill from there. You’ve been warned. Seriously, I don’t even know what happened. This is the first episode we’ve ever had to censor ourselves. In this episode Dalinar has a dream and a crazy scheme. Sadeas shows his true colors. Shallan and Jasnah are in seriously … [Read more…]
This is the end of The Way of Kings, first book in the Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson. In this episode we conclude volume one. It is an exciting section with some exciting resolutions, as well as new developments to look forward to in The Words of Radiance. This episode provides mostly glowing reviews … [Read more…]
In this episode everything explodes! I mean, shit blows up! Sadeas and Dalinar charge into battle at the Tower, only for Sadeas to abandon Dalinar, taking with him every bridge crew and all hope of escape. Kaladin comes to his rescue and Bridge 4 manages to save the lives of 2,600 of Dalinar’s soldiers. Dalinar … [Read more…]
In this episode we get the world premiere of the new hit single “Corpse Kicker!” with all apologies to Ice-T. This is a section that is combat heavy without being very plot heavy. And very heavy on character beats…without a great deal happening. Kaladin becomes aware of his Stormlight powers. Adolin and Sadeas realize that … [Read more…]
In this episode we shine our light upon human behavior under pressure. The stakes are ramped up for Shallan and Kaladin. And we add more mystery to an already nutritious mystery salad. I see you Brandon Sanderson. And I shine my light upon thee! Predictions: Luesh ain’t died of natural causes. Shallans Dad was part … [Read more…]
In this episode we cover My So Called Life starting Claire Danes. I mean, chapter 28 and interludes 4, 5 and 6 of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Also, our most heavy F-Bomb episode to date. Expletive laced rants abound. There must have been something in the Earl Grey Tea. In this section Dalinar … [Read more…]
In this episode we read chapters 23 through 27 of The Way of Kings, a part of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. The Alethi nobility continue to play games on the Shattered Plains instead of pursuing any real strategic goals. We wonder if Dalinar is really going insane. Kaladin begins to win over Bridge … [Read more…]
In this episode the Alethi party it up! They eat imported chicken, and stab each other in the back. Dalinar gets a vision and a creepy crush. He tries to move the king towards ending the Vengeance Pact against the Parshendi but ends up being outmaneuvered politically by Sadeas. Kaladin begins to realize what he … [Read more…]