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Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson & Dan Wellswww.buzzsprout.com
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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Episodes

Our Favorite Mobile Games - Ep 96 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk cinematic alligator ranch heists and compare their favorite mobile games. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/BCpoPlGoJdA Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Apr 05, 202343 min

Weekend at Vaders - Ep 95 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan turn a bad story idea into an awesome one—though still not a good one—before turning their discussion towards the business of writing. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/Y67ShcNp4X0 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mar 29, 202338 min

Taking A Personality Test - Ep. 94 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan take a personality test. Social or Reclusive? Feisty or Gracious? Stinky or Fresh? The results reveal what characters they are most like. Tune in to find out! Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/0RyLHAjhJUk https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mar 24, 202351 min

12 Fast 12 Furious — Ep. 93 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan begin this episode with some food embezzlement before going down the long and winding road of A.I. naming conventions for The Fast and Furious Movies, Scalzi Awards and Hugo's. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/gskRswcnda4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mar 15, 202347 min

In Defiance of Logic and Facts — Ep. 92 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan start with a peculiar food heist before moving on to random google searches, word pronunciation musings, bad story ideas, and finally landing on the varying tastes and uses of humor in literature. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/SQqDp2BAQwA https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mar 08, 202344 min

Is Ted Lasso Ned Flanders — Ep. 91 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk about the entire first season of Ted Lasso and talk about the reasons why it was so great and how it went the extra mile. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/VfYN_uYq-NE https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Mar 01, 202341 min

Brandon and (Definitely) Dan Talk About Stuff — Ep. 90 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan (definitely not someone impersonating him) have a meandering conversation that touches on things from musicals to software development to music. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/61sxjmyvJ6c https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Feb 22, 202340 min

If You’re Going to Do It, Do It Poorly — Ep. 89 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan offer terrible advice to an AI generated list of questions. From finding your passion to best financial practices, their answers will leave you speechless. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/dWhnv2Xwqys https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Feb 15, 202341 min

A Philosophy of Blank — Ep. 87 of Intentionally Blank

Dan uses the power of ChatGPT to define, create and expand the possibilities of Intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/TKnMQKYxp3Y https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Feb 08, 202341 min

Writers on Wheels: Dark One

Brandon and Dan have a new twist to their podcast as they record it during the drive to Brandon's BYU class. They talk about Dark One, including the idea's inception as well as the varying properties associated with it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Feb 01, 202332 min

Explaining Our Terrible Taste—Ep. 86 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan explain their bad taste, their distinction between liking something and appreciating something while discussing Andor, She Hulk, Avatar, and more. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/miwxyASo9II https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Jan 25, 202336 min

The Best Dollar I Ever Spent - Ep. 85 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk Yo Yo Girl Cop and what makes some bad movies great while other's are just bad. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/DXUB7mqtK7c https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Jan 18, 202337 min

Lost Luggage and Lighting - Ep. 84 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan discuss their best and worst traveling experiences which include lost luggage and other minor things like being struck by lightning in this episode of intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/yhYAy3N8kOs https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson...

Jan 11, 202339 min

Fan Casting The Stormlight Archive... with Muppets

Brandon and Dan cast The Stormlight Archive... for the muppets as well as some other unexpected properties. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Jan 05, 202338 min

You Have a Heart of Coal!

Brandon and Dan struggle to find a movie or tv show to discuss before deciding to discuss holiday movies in general. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 21, 202237 min

Q&A from Dragonsteel 2022

Brandon and Dan answer questions from the live audience at Dragonsteel 2022 before being sabotaged by their friend mid-episode. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Dec 14, 202243 min

Let's Talk About Trunk Novels — Ep. 79 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan reminisce about their “bad ol’ days” of writing. Their transition from bad to mediocre to published and the trunk novels they left along the way. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank In Defense of Rings of Power... Kinda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypvZfGbklo4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson...

Dec 07, 202233 min

In Defense of Rings of Power... Kinda

Brandon and Dan talk about the concluding episodes of Rings of Power and rate the show. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 30, 202250 min

I Have Thoughts About Rings of Power — Ep. 77 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk about their thoughts on Amazon Prime's Rings of Power. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Our Experience of Working on Moonbreaker: https://youtu.be/uTuKUXFBlbg https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 23, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Our Experience of Working on Moonbreaker - Ep. 76 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk about their experience in creating a video game with Unknown Worlds in this episode of Intentionally Blank. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Our Star Trek Addiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0cn23DB3Ik https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Nov 16, 202233 min

Our Star Trek Addiction - Ep. 75 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan officially talk about Star Trek and the intricacies of the captains, Series, and personal favorite moments. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank Ep.3 & Ep. 4 of LOTR: The Rings of Power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHtHtI5etIQ https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson...

Nov 09, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Ep. 3 & Ep. 4 of LOTR: The Rings of Power - Ep. 74 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan talk about episode 3 & 4 of Rings of Power in this live recording of Intentionally Blank. Start from the beginning and watch Brandon & Dan review of Ep.1 & Ep.2: https://youtu.be/4TTCiC8UNGg Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank New York Comic Con 2022 Q&A: https://youtu.be/PiZin9F81i4 https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thomps...

Nov 02, 202234 min

New York Comic Con 2022 Q&A - Ep. 73 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan answer fan questions on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at NYCC! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Oct 26, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 21

FanX 2022 Q&A - Ep. 72 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon and Dan answer fan questions on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at FanX! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Oct 19, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 20

From Paperboys to Bestselling Authors - Ep. 71 of Intentionally Blank at FanX

Brandon and Dan talk about all of their jobs leading up to becoming full-time writers on this episode of Intentionally Blank recorded live at FanX! https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Oct 12, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 19

The Hot Ones Challenge - Ep. 70 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon, Dan & Ben go through a heat-filled ringer while being barraged with deep questions. Will they survive the Hot Ones Challenge? https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Oct 06, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Is Gandalf A Mary Sue?

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the guide lines of what makes a Mary Sue, and wether or not Gandalf falls into that category. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 28, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Talking All About Smartphones - Ep. 68 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about Dans facial anomaly, A food heist, and dive deep into their past smartphone memories. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 21, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 16

A George Lucas Bad Story Idea, John Carter, and Yesterday - Ep. 67 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk a bad story idea surrounding George Lucas in a different universe, Why John Carter (2012) was a travesty, a full breakdown of Yesterday (2019), La La Land spoilers (2016) and Dan Wells Interest in The Wonder Years (1988-1993). https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 14, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Ep.1 & Ep. 2 of LOTR: The Rings of Power - Ep. 66 of Intentionally Blank

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" tv show Ep. 1 & Ep.2, and their view on each branching storyline and point of view. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/ Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found. Produced by Adam Horne Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson

Sep 07, 202239 minSeason 2Ep. 14
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