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    S3E20 - Zoinked Into the World of Dreams

    S3E20 - Zoinked Into the World of Dreams

    The action picks up as we draw ever closer to the end of the third book of the Wheel of Time. The paths we've been following throughout the book finally start to converge in the Stone of Tear. Join as we figure out how to get inside this impenetrable fortress as we dive into Chapters 53 and 54 of The Dragon Reborn.

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    S3E19 - It's A Trap

    S3E19 - It's A Trap

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 50-52

    Perrin gets a brief moment to breathe, but doesn't know that his friends are in danger not that far away. By luck, Mat finds a lead, and the man who once said that he was no hero rides off to the rescue.

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    S3E18 - How Does Luck Even Work Anyway

    S3E18 - How Does Luck Even Work Anyway

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 48-49

    As the girls try to remain hidden in their hunt for the black sisters, Mat finally arrives in the midst of a storm. As luck would have it, he stumbles right into the danger he is trying to save them from.

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    S3E17 - The Final Nail in Our Suspicion Coffin

    S3E17 - The Final Nail in Our Suspicion Coffin

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 44-47

    Dangers abound as we draw closer to the climax of The Dragon Reborn. Chapters 44-47 bring new enemies, new schemes, and a little bit of luck as the race to reach Tear begins. We can only hope it's not too late.

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    S3E16 - We're Back!

    S3E16 - We're Back!

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 41-43

    We're happy to be back and diving back into "The Dragon Reborn". Join us this week as our party finally enter the city of Illian only to find nightmares, assassin's daggers waiting on the wind, and dark forces ruling the city.

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    Episode 20: Rhythm of War SPOILER Review

    Episode 20: Rhythm of War SPOILER Review
    booktube #stormlightarchive #brandonsanderson Dive deep into the captivating world of Roshar as we embark on an exhilarating journey of literary exploration in this episode of Fireside Palaver. 📚✨ Unravel the enigmatic layers of "Rhythm of War," the latest installment in Brandon Sanderson's epic Stormlight Archive series. 🌩️📜 Spoiler alert! We're delving into the heart of the story, dissecting its intricate twists and turns, and discussing the fates of our beloved characters. From Kaladin's poignant struggles to Shallan's intricate web of secrets, no stone will be left unturned. But that's not all! Our passion for this fantastical realm extends beyond the pages, as we put on our Shardplate helmets and Shardblade gloves to make predictions about what lies ahead in the Stormlight Archive saga. 🛡️🗡️ The Cosmere is vast, and our minds are brimming with theories about the Dawnshards, the Unmade, and the ultimate destiny of Roshar's denizens. Remember, the Words of Radiance resonate within us, and together, we'll surge with knowledge, journeying onward into the storm of limitless possibilities.

    172 - Astrology Gets New Hard Competition

    172 - Astrology Gets New Hard Competition

    This week, we dip our Grapes into systems of magic! There's more than one way to cast a spell, and we take a dive into what some of those methods are. Why do we hate chants? Do we prefer it soft or hard? How much magic can Brandon Sanderson fit into one world? Is Brent Weeks soft or hard? Find out with us on the Grapevine!

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    Mistborn Is a Christian Allegory (Mistborn - The Hero of Ages - Part 2/2)

    Mistborn Is a Christian Allegory (Mistborn - The Hero of Ages - Part 2/2)
    Danylo and Mc finally finish the Mistborn Trilogy and crawl out from under the debris of the Sanderlanche™. They give their thoughts on the book and the trilogy as a whole and, oh boy, do they have a lot of thoughts. They also “read” the novella Mistborn: A Secret History as a special “treat”. The Hero of Ages: Book Three of Mistborn By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2008 by Tor Books. *Spoilers: * Minor Cosmere and Stormlight Archives spoilers (but really who cares) All of Mistborn: A Secret History All of The Hero of Ages All of The Well of Ascension All of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Summary of the whole book https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:TheHeroof_Ages Summary of Mistborn: A Secret History https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:Mistborn:SecretHistory Reading every Mistborn book is like... https://giphy.com/gifs/crash-truck-TfUFeB7B5ltKw Zane image https://coppermind.net/wiki/Zane_Venture Hoarding rugs https://www.reddit.com/r/bookscirclejerk/comments/121t525/sandersonisinthemedianowwe_feast/ Roger Ebert quote about fans and fandom https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/1192222-a-lot-of-fans-are-basically-fans-of-fandom-itself Brandon Sanderon’s Magic: The Gathering cards (it’s like the third image down in the article) https://www.wired.com/story/brandon-sanderson-is-your-god/ The Greatest/Meanest/Weirdest article of all time https://www.wired.com/story/brandon-sanderson-is-your-god/ Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    Punching Even More Dogs (Mistborn - The Well of Ascension - Part 2/2)

    Punching Even More Dogs (Mistborn - The Well of Ascension - Part 2/2)
    Danylo and Mc lose their minds a little bit in this episode. They vent about how insane Brandon Sanderson’s writing choices are, and how his Mormonism seems to seep into every aspect of his writing. We’re sorry it’s so long. We hope it makes sense. The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2007 by Tor Books. *Spoilers: * All of The Well of Ascension All of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Chapter-by-chapter summary of the whole book (https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:The_Well_of_Ascension) Brandon Sanderson Is Your God | Wired (https://www.wired.com/story/brandon-sanderson-is-your-god/) Brandon Sanderson Reddit AMA | Response to LGBTQ question (https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/vtua7m/comment/ifa50ab/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) LDS Living Brandon Sanderson Article (https://www.ldsliving.com/the-way-of-the-cosmere-king-how-brandon-sanderson-rose-to-the-top-of-the-fantasy-world/s/11106) Sanderson’s Response to the Wired Article (https://www.reddit.com/r/brandonsanderson/comments/1200dzk/on_the_wired_article/) Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    Punching the Dog (Mistborn - The Well of Ascension - Part 1/2)

    Punching the Dog (Mistborn - The Well of Ascension - Part 1/2)
    Mc and Danylo start the second book in the Mistborn Trilogy. They finally feel like they’re reading a real book, except for the part when our hero inexplicably punches a dog in the head. And then it starts unraveling from there… The Well of Ascension: Book Two of Mistborn By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2007 by Tor Books. *Spoilers: * Parts 1-3 of The Well of Ascension All of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Chapter-by-chapter summary of the whole book (https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:The_Well_of_Ascension) Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    This Book is Like Waiting for a Train to Arrive (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 3/3)

    This Book is Like Waiting for a Train to Arrive (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 3/3)
    Danylo and Mc finish their read-through of Mistborn. They discuss its flaws, its weirdness, and what, if anything, this book is actually about. Hint: it’s not just cool metal magic. Mistborn: The Final Empire By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2006 by Tor Books. *Spoilers: * All of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Chapter-By-Chapter Summary of the whole book: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:Mistborn:TheFinal_Empire Lord Ruler fan art (https://www.google.com/search?q=mistborn+lord+ruler&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiRkq3Gs8__AhX7JN4AHam2DB8Q2-cCegQIABAA&oq=mistborn+lord+ruler&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIFCAAQgAQyBggAEAUQHjIGCAAQBRAeMgYIABAFEB4yBggAEAgQHjIGCAAQCBAeMgYIABAIEB4yBggAEAgQHjIHCAAQGBCABDoNCAAQigUQsQMQgwEQQzoICAAQgAQQsQM6CwgAEIAEELEDEIMBOgcIABCKBRBDOggIABCxAxCDAToKCAAQigUQsQMQQzoECAAQA1CcCljRH2DEIGgAcAB4AIABQYgB5AiSAQIyMJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=JlOQZJHnMvvJ-LYPqe2y-AE&bih=977&biw=1920&hl=en) Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    A Tutorial for a Videogame You Never Play (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 2/3)

    A Tutorial for a Videogame You Never Play (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 2/3)
    Danylo and Mc continue their read-through of Mistborn. Mc finds most of the characters grating. Danylo starts to regret the decision to re-read a book he initially liked. They both ponder why people love this book so much. Mistborn: The Final Empire By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2006 by Tor Books. *Spoilers: * Beginning through Part 3 of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Chapter-By-Chapter Summary of the whole book: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:Mistborn:TheFinal_Empire Steel Inquisitor: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Steel_Inquisitor Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    The Most Recommended Fantasy Book (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 1/3)

    The Most Recommended Fantasy Book (Mistborn - The Final Empire - Part 1/3)
    In our debut episode, we read a book that’s consistently recommended on the internet for anyone starting in the fantasy genre. Does Mistborn live up to the hype? Is it actually a good intro to fantasy? Mistborn: The Final Empire By Brandon Sanderson Published in 2006 by Tor Books. Spoilers: Beginning through Part 2 of Mistborn: The Final Empire Links: Chapter-By-Chapter Summary of the whole book: https://coppermind.net/wiki/Summary:Mistborn:TheFinal_Empire Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please leave us a review! And if you want to contact us, shoot us an email at hardcoverhooligans@gmail.com.

    S3E15 - Close to the Truth, But Missing It Entirely

    S3E15 - Close to the Truth, But Missing It Entirely

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 38-40

    A super-sized 50th episode special continues our journey through the World of the Wheel. There is new information about the Aiel, new revelations about Nyneave's power, and perhaps a new side to Mat. All this and more as we celebrate this milestone, and move closer to the climax of The Dragon Reborn.

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    S3E14 - Perrin’s Playing Chutes and Ladders

    S3E14 - Perrin’s Playing Chutes and Ladders

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 35-37

    Thanks for joining us as we once again dive into The Dragon Reborn and Robert Jordan's world of The Wheel of Time. This week surprises and danger abound at every turn as we take ship once again only to encounter new mysteries along with distributing and almost deadly dreams.

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    S3E13 - Let’s Talk About Assassins

    S3E13 - Let’s Talk About Assassins

    The Dragon Reborn Chapters 32-34

    It feels so good to be back as we once again dive into The Dragon Reborn and Robert Jordan's world of The Wheel of Time. This week we take on topics of luck, good and evil, and learning not to just barge into rooms. Oh, and of course, assassins.

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