The Storming Journey

S1E30 - Equivocate: Constraints of the Social Contract (WOK, Ch. 30)

Sadeas’ warcamp is really just a corporation if you think about it.  Covers Chapter 30 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780316253031] by Chris Hadfield (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780316253031) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/].Cover art is by Artur Mósca [https://mosko.artstation.com/projects/bK0Yak]. This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: Adam Worldsinger: El Veristitalian: Liz Theme: Equivocate Sacred Reading Method: Florilegia Recording Date: May 29, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-30-equivocate-constraints-of-the-social-contract-wok-ch-30/] (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]

S1E29 - Reason: Persuasion and Argument (WOK, Ch. 29)

Differentiating between reason, persuasion, and arguing, we discuss the process of scholarship and approaches to religion. Covers Chapter 29 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. “Why Language Models Hallucinate,” Kalai, et al. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395339045_Why_Language_Models_Hallucinate](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395339045_Why_Language_Models_Hallucinate) “I Asked a Mormon Scholar About Brandon Sanderson’s Religion” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfb9qTD7yow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfb9qTD7yow) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/].Cover art is by Steve Argyle [https://x.com/Steve_Argyle/status/1283424313228451841] This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel. Ardent: Liz Worldsinger: Adam  Veristitalian: El Theme: Reason Sacred Reading Method: The First Oath Recording Date: May 29, 2026 Website Episode Page [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-29-reason-persuasion-and-argument-wok-ch-29/] (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]

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]