Covers the Prologue of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
We discuss the Prologue through the theme of “Discernment,” examining whether or not Szeth is an active participant in his own life. We also talk about Szeth’s character arc in comparison with Wind and Truth. We try the Mormon sacred reading method of “likening.”
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Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by Ari Ibarra.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Discernment
Sacred Reading Method: Likening
Recording Date: August 29, 2025
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Covers the Prelude of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.We discuss the Prelude through the theme of "Dispensations," examining how we view history and dispensational framing in Mormon thought versus the Vorin ardentia. We also discuss the weight of history and compare the Heralds to the Three Nephites of Mormon folklore. Adam presents a new sacred reading method — kinmaking — and we examine Kalak's connections (or lack thereof) with those around him.
For more on the Three Nephites, see The Three Nephites: Saints, Service and Supernatural Legend.
Coppermind page for this chapter.
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is Kalak by Micah Epstein.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Adam
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Dispensations
Sacred Reading Method: Kinmaking
Recording Date: August 29, 2025
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
TeePublic Store (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!)
Socials:
The introductory episode! Meet your hosts (alphabetically by first name): Adam McLain, El Call, and Liz Busby.
We cover how this podcast got started, the titles/names we chose, our goals for the podcast, the format of the show, our spoiler policy, more background on us the hosts, and ways that you can reach out and connect with us (see the links below!)
The Power of Ritual, the book that inspired this podcast.
Leading Edge, where Adam (and Brandon) got a start in speculative fiction.
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
TeePublic Store (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!)
Socials:
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