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Join bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells as they search for the perfect podcast name and talk about the weird things they love—such as food heists, the perfect popcorn salt, and whether any art can truly be perfect. Listen for commentary on movies, TV shows, books, video games, and wherever else their conversation leads them.
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Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, and Donald Mustard III plan how to break the Youtube algorithm. And also do a Q&A answering questions from past videos, like whose the Tolkien of action movies and their opinions of Stranger Things. Back our campaign now! — https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/hoids-storybook-collection Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the B...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells recount childhood adventures of collapsing tents, broken bones, and arrows shot through walls. Dan also reveals the dramatic conclusion to a fan-favorite food heist. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaign Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://b...
With a very late recap on the Holidays, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back to chat about all things during Christmas and New Years. From gifts that they have been given, that they gave, and what its like having the family back home! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaign Stay up to d...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss all the movies, games, and TV shows they didn't get the chance to watch/play last year, but really want to. Plans are made for normal movie nights, bad movie nights, and Dan rants about the French. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaign Stay up to da...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss all things adaptation. From works in the past they wish they could have done themselves, to the future of book adaptations. They also lock in their predictions for the next video game adaptations to be announced. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-ca...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss Christmas gifts, traditions, and stories from their past. Brandon's family is full of holiday surprises, and Dan's family is shockingly normal. Join them as they reminisce on some of their favorite gifts, from G.I. Joe bases to Angry Birds armies. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandon...
Recorded Live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, Dan and Brandon are joined by Janci Patterson and Peter Orullian to discuss coauthoring. Dan, Peter and Janci all have books coming out in 2026 which Brandon helped with, so the 4 discuss their unique experiences working with Brandon. The panel closes out with What historical figure each author would want to work and an audience Q&A. Janci's website: https://www.jancipatterson.com/ Peter's website: https://www.orullian.rocks/books Want to send ...
Recorded Live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, Dan and Brandon are joined by Tomi Adeyemi and Aymanbooks to discuss social media, and especially BookTok. Tomi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomi.adeyemi Aymanbooks's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aymansbooks Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a moment on this Intentionally Blank to reflect on their most amazing adventures . . . and how they often travel becomes a headache. Join us this week for the most painful traveling stories from two experienced travelers. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-ca...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells put there US history knowledge to the test this holiday season as they see if they could pass the US Citizenship test. Will our intrepid hosts find they can pass such a rigorous test? Or are they going to be kicked out for flunking out? Find out on this episode of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newslett...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells haven't had enough when it comes to the most CONTROVERSIAL topics on the internet. Did the egg or chicken come first? Are KitKats one piece of chocolate or two? What is an action movie? They give you the (obviously) definitive answer on all these and more on this week of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven n...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, filled to the brim with your burning questions. Has Dan's take on K-Pop Demon Hunters changed? Why hasn't Brandon watched Avatar the Last Airbender? How does the Louvre heist compare to the many heists we've reviewed? All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here ...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells have quite the trip coming up and if they want to navigate the Blind Eternities safely, they need to figure out what Planeswalkers they can bring along! Join them as they rank some of the most iconic Planeswalkers in Magic: The Gathering! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, this time just catching up with each other's lives. See the games Brandon is playing, what Dan is reading, and what has been on the top of their minds lately! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaign Stay up to date b...
When you think of Thanksgiving, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Family? Friends? Folklore? The parts of your life that fill you with gratitude? Well, here at Intentionally Blank, we turn our minds to Taylor Swift and how Thanksgiving dinners tell us what "Era" of her career we are! Brandon and Dan embrace their inner Swifties, now and evermore. Take the quiz here! - https://www.buzzfeed.com/supertortoise991/plan-your-perfect-thanksgiving-and-weall-reveal Want to send m...
The bistro is open for Brandon and Dan as they expand on the best burger tier list. Culver's makes an appearance, working hard to win Dan over; and Brandon tells us all the best breakfast places. All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaig...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells confront the Internet’s toughest questions this week. What makes a sandwich a sandwich? How many holes does a straw have? Is water wet? Find the answer to all this and more on today's episode of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/brandonsanderson/eye-of-the-world-campaign Stay...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take this Intentionally Blank episode to iron out which fast food company really has teh best burger when your on the road. As one of there most official tangents yet, a few side tracked thoughts into how some restaurants are surviving and food heists. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/bran...
Have you ever wondered who your perfect book boyfriend would be? Brandon and Dan no longer have to ponder this burning question as they embark to answer the most important question: who will be their life long book partner? Take the quiz yourself - https://www.buzzfeed.com/akefalas872/book-boyfriend-quiz Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates here with the Bound and Woven newsletter: https:/...
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, and this time they decided to dip there toes back into the pond of Marvel. Does Thunderbolts* show the light at the end of the tunnel that Marvel is beginning to return to form? Or is this just another one for the scrap heap? All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Get your Wheel of Time updates...
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Dallanar killed his wife and a city full of people, then gets a redemption arch, so it seems odd Brandon feels that way about Black Widow's redemption arch.
still hit or miss the last few weeks whether the episode will play or not on castbox. no luck this week (July 31) don't have this issue on other shows on this platform. format issue?
About the movie of I, Robot: I have read from more than one source that they never intended to name the movie that. They were making the movie when they found out that the three laws of robotics were tied specifically to that title and that they would have to pay for the rights to the book in order to use the script they had. so they decided we might as well name the movie after the book since we're paying for it anyways. and that's why it's barely related to the book.
the last two episodes have been unable to play, either streamed or downloaded. Even previous episodes will not work. only this podcast on this service, very odd.
this episode broken on castbox?
#Retarded
I tried to find the billionaire werebear book on Amazon and it appears that there are now two different trilogies by two different authors with this premise 🤣
Brandon. My dude. A quiet place is such a beautiful work that is so much more than the parts that you can predict. The acting is off the charts and both movies are an amazing ride. It hurts me that you don't want to watch it lol.
I like that Brandon said the phrase "I can't afford a console? I'll WRITE then." 😁😁😁
Craig Ferguson (of comedic and late night game) wrote a truly excellent book called "Between the Bridge and the River" where he does an excellent job of showing how a good movie and script can get completely warped by producers and money into something completely different. One of the main characters in the story is a decent actor and an amazing singer who has been on a TV series where he sings at the end of each show and now is looking to get into serious acting. And he realizes that a now infamous serial killer was actually his school bus driver when he was a child. This leads to him getting together with a famous scriptwriter (who is down on his luck) and them coming up with the idea of doing a movie about this serial killer that's a really gritty piece full of intensity and drama. And the movie gets bought and funded. And that's when the producer steps in and decides that his character is going to sing several songs, and his family's going to stop being in the background but instea
Miyazaki explains that the magic system in Spirited Away kiiiinda works like a dream. In that, you do things in a dream and they make sense in the dream. So when Chihiro is crossing the bridge and he's like "hold your breath or they'll know you're a human" and it makes sense in the Spirited Away world.
I feel like the grandmother gets a bit of a bum rap at times. Yes, she puts a lot of pressure on everybody. But I don't feel like people acknowledge how her family has these wonderful magical powers and she absolutely insists that they use them to help the community instead of just helping themselves. She wants her grandaughter to marry the one guy because he comes from a really good family and she thinks he'll be a good match for her granddaughter. I don't think it's about maintaining power or being afraid or anything like that. So I think it's good to acknowledge that she has some good aspects to her character. obviously if she was nothing but evil her family would be a lot worse off than they already are. also a personal little theory of mine: in the song about Bruno the one lady mentions that he predicts her fish is going to die. That seems like an odd thing to do with your powers. I am of the theory that Bruno actually likes the lady and is trying to show off to impress her so he
Solution: disguise Brandon as Robert Jordan for the author cameo! There's companies in Hollywood who make very realistic looking masks of people's faces and as long as you're not in camera for very long or close to the camera 🤔
Y'all told me to skip the last episode if I didn't want to be spoiled so I skip and then you spoil it!
RE: people upset at Dan's books being fantasy. I was working at Hollywood Video (obviously many years ago) when the movie of "Rent" came out. And I had multiple people want a refund because "they didn't know there was going to be so much singing" and it's like... it says "Based on the hit musical" right on the front and the trailer for it is people singing Seasons of Love. 🤦 What more did they want?!?
I feel like Dan isn't doing his share of the work. He should be signing Brandon's books too!!! 😁😁😁😁😁
I think Rotten Tomatoes is on its way out as being any sort of reliable measure of the quality of a film or show. This episode obviously shows some serious flaws with a system. But even before I listened to this I was already of this opinion after the way that "The Rings of Power" has been loudly boasting of being Certified Fresh. It's just super obvious that a lot of pressure was put on the website, critics, and whoever else is needed to to get it Certified Fresh. And it's killed what little credibility Rotten Tomatoes had left with me. It feels like any show or movie that is getting completely panned by the fans tries to fight back by getting themselves Certified Fresh. Their attitude seems to have become "don't listen to every single freind you've got, listen to what juuust enough critics have said about it after we bought them all cars."
it's been a very long time since I've read it but as I recall the basic plot idea behind "Point of Impact" by Stephen Hunter I believe, and then the movie and/or series "Shooter" was that the villains take a sniper and have him assess the president's security and look for any weaknesses in it and then they're actually using him to make a plan for how to kill him with a sniper. Kind of reminded me of their idea of the author being approached by terrorists.
In regards to Brandon getting popular around the time of the MCU, I don't think it's the multiverse factor as much as he thinks it is. As a reader you'll typically know within the first few pages if you'll enjoy an author. In my case it was always the sense of humor/sarcasm, the fact that he doesn't drone on (cough*Steven Erickson*cough), and that he delivers good plot twists with his endings. He is consistently delivering quality in every single book and that is why he continues to gain popularity rather than having it... wax and wane...
Dan is rough to listen to lol.