S1E23 - Hierarchy: The Way of Queens (WOK, Ch. 24)

S1E28 - Cultural Differences: Learn, Observe, Integrate (WOK, I-4–6)

Returning from our brief hiatus, we go on a mini-vacation with Rysn, Axies, and Szeth in the second set of interludes. We examine how the three approach cultures that are not their own.  Covers Interludes 4-6 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. “Children who say hand dryers ‘hurt my ears’ are correct: A real-world study examining the loudness of automated hand dryers in public places” by N. L. Keegan [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7286728/](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7286728/) Images from the James Webb Space Telescope [https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/multimedia/images/] (https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/multimedia/images/ [https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/multimedia/images/]) Artemis II Media [https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/] (https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by jordirapture_art [https://www.instagram.com/jordirapture_art]. This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: El Worldsinger: Liz  Veristitalian: Adam Theme: Cultural Differences Sacred Reading Method: Sacred Imagination Recording Date: May 29, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-28-cultural-differences-learn-observe-integrate-wok-i-46/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

S1E27 - Purpose: Intentional Decisions (WOK, Ch. 28)

Dalinar considers his purpose in life, so we consider why Sanderson put this chapter as the last one in Part 2. Also, what is the purpose of the Stormlight Archive books as a whole?  Covers Chapter 28 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. The show will be on hiatus until the beginning of June! Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by botanicax [https://x.com/BotanicaXu/status/1421446531706605570?s=20]. This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: El Worldsinger: Adam Veristitalian: Liz Theme: Purpose Sacred Reading Method: Kinmaking Recording Date: March 28, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-27-purpose-intentional-decisions-wok-ch-28/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

S1E26 - Honesty: It’s All Circumstantial (WOK, Ch. 27)

We debate the difference between a cartel and a union, but more importantly, we discuss how honesty is relative and may not be the highest virtue. Covers Chapter 27 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. “First Vision Accounts,” LDS Gospel Topics essay [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng] (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Zireael [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D]: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/] This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: Adam Worldsinger: Liz Veristitalian: El Theme: Honesty Sacred Reading Method: Windrunner Oaths Recording Date: March 28, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-26-honesty-its-all-circumstantial-wok-ch-27/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

S1E25 - Flow: Hyperfocus or Meditation? (WOK, Ch. 26)

Dalinar tries his best to answer pressing questions about his future by doing some of his favorite things.  Covers Chapter 26 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. “Flow state [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)],” Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)]) The ADHD Anti-Planner [https://www.anti-planner.com/] from Dani Donovan (https://www.anti-planner.com/ [https://www.anti-planner.com/]) The Sacred and the Profane [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780156792011] by Mircea Eliade (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780156792011) Deep Work [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9781455586691] by Cal Newport (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9781455586691) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is Randy Vargas [https://vargasni.com/]. This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: Liz Worldsinger: El Veristitalian: Adam Theme: Flow Sacred Reading Method: Parables Recording Date: March 28, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-25-flow-hyperfocus-or-meditation-wok-ch-26/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

S1E24 - Uncertainty: Throwing the Butcher (WOK, Ch. 25)

Covers Chapter 25 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Lamaery [https://www.tumblr.com/lamaery/tagged/Hesina]. This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: El Worldsinger: Liz Veristitalian: Adam Theme: Uncertainty Sacred Reading Method: First Oath Recording Date: March 7, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/responsibility-wok-ch1/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]