Highly Invested: A Brandon Sanderson Cosmere Podcast
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Highly Invested is a podcast centered around reading and re-reading Brandon Sanderson’s ever expanding Cosmere novels. Join Richie, James, and new reader Betsy on the journey of a lifetime as we worldhop from book to book discussing planets, magic...
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Description:
Highly Invested is a podcast centered around reading and re-reading Brandon Sanderson’s ever expanding Cosmere novels. Join Richie, James, and new reader Betsy on the journey of a lifetime as we worldhop from book to book discussing planets, magic systems, story arcs and unforgettable characters. Popular series include The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Warbreaker, Elantris, White Sand, and more. This podcast will be divided into spoiler sections and non-spoiler sections for listeners reading Cosmere novels for the first time.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 114 - But Did We Ask The Table? | Rhythm of War - Chapters 11-13
3/9/2026
Season 8 Episode 4
Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Venli gathers allies to her cause, Kaladin and the gang go out for drinks, and Shallan is given another mission by the Ghostbloods.
09:01 - Chapter 11
32:43 - Chapter 12
54:44 - Chapter 13
01:39:40 - Awards
01:47:22 - Spoiler Bus
02:14:17 - Contest of Champions
Duration:02:22:49
Episode 113 - What Can I Say Except You’re Welcome Kaladin? | Rhythm of War - Chapters 8-10
2/22/2026
Season 8 Episode 3
Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Moash, Roshone and Kalidan have an interesting conversation, Navani receives a secret warning, and Shallan and Adolin investigate the mystery behind the death of Ialai.
07:00 - Chapter 8
21:50 - Chapter 9
46:21 - Chapter 10
58:00 - Awards
01:08:54 - Spoiler Bus
01:24:25 - Contest of Champions
01:36:31 - Bloopers
Duration:01:37:04
Episode 112 - We're Going to Hollywood! | Rhythm of War - Chapters 4-7
2/15/2026
Season 8 Episode 2
Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! In this episode Kaladin continues his fight with the fused, Navani is surprised to see someone on the battlefield, and Shallan has a mysterious conversation with Ialai that ends abruptly.
13:36 - Chapter 4
24:17 - Chapter 5
40:02 - Chapter 6
55:47 - Chapter 7
01:17:46 - Awards
01:25:05 - Spoiler Bus
01:43:55 - Contest of Champions
01:53:43 - Bloopers
Duration:01:58:26
Episode 111 - Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? | Rhythm of War - Prologue, Chapters 1-3
2/8/2026
Season 8 Episode 1
Hi Cremlings and Welcome back! On this episode Dap, Richie, and Betsy begin Rhythm of War, Book 4 of The Stormlight Archives. Join us back on the rainy and crab filled world we’ve come to know and love to reunite with some of our favorite characters.
08:09 - Prologue
31:45 - Chapter 1
46:00 - Chapter 2
01:13:46 - Chapter 3
01:27:39 - Awards
01:37:52 - Spoiler Bus
01:55:41 - Contest of Champions
02:03:16 - Bloopers
Duration:02:06:01
Episode 110 - It’s Gods All the Way Down | Dawnshard - Chapters 12-19, Epilogue
1/26/2026
Season 7 Episode 2
Hi Cremlings and Happy New Year! We’re back! In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish the Novella Dawnshard. Rysn learns the true secrets of the island and makes a strong trade. The Lopen learns a valuable lesson that will help him progress in his Windrunner Oaths.
06:41 - Overall thoughts
15:24 - Chapters 12-19 and Epilogue Discussion
01:16:52 - Awards
01:23:43 - Spoiler Bus
01:39:08 - Contest of Champions
01:47:05 - Bloopers
Duration:01:47:31
Episode 109 - It’s Not Stealing If We All Get Drunk With the Money | Dawnshard - Chapters 1-11
12/19/2025
Season 7 Episode 1
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy set sail with Rysn and the Lopen in search of mystery, adventure, and treasure. We’re reading Dawnshard! Join us as we discover the secrets of Aimia.
08:47 - Prologue and Overall thoughts
15:44 - Chapters 1-11 Discussion
01:28:45 - Awards
01:36:00 - Spoiler Bus
01:46:39 - Contest of Champions
01:53:31 - Bloopers
Duration:01:54:46
Episode 108 - You Sly Dog! You Got Me Monologuing! | Elantris - Part 3
12/14/2025
Season 6 Episode 3
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy finish up the thrilling conclusion to Elantris. Could this possibly be Betsy’s favorite book so far? Come on in and let’s find out!
07:32 - Overall thoughts
18:57 - Part 3 Full discussion
01:38:38 - Awards
01:48:40 - Spoiler Bus
02:07:58 - Contest of Champions
No Bloopers this episode!
Duration:02:14:24
Episode 107 - John’s Bar Games | Elantris - Part 2
12/7/2025
Season 6 Episode 2
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy continue on to Part 2 of Elantris. Join us as our characters get closer to solving the great mysteries of the once magical city.
06:59 - Part 2 Full Discussion
01:16:25 - Awards
01:24:17 - Spoiler Bus
01:34:19 - Contest of Champions
01:40:13 - Bloopers
Duration:01:42:25
Episode 106 - Potion Seller I Need Your Strongest Potions | Elantris - Part 1
11/28/2025
Season 6 Episode 1
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Betsy begin the story of Elantris. We meet Raoden, Sarene and Hrathen and follow their journeys under the shadow of the once great and magnificent city. Join use as we discuss Part 1!
07:08 - Overall Thoughts
22:38 - Raoden
51:03 - Sarene
01:06:49 - Hrathen
01:42:03 - Awards
01:51:21 - Spoiler Bus
02:17:28 - Bloopers
Duration:02:19:12
Episode 105 - Look How Far We’ve Come | Oathbringer Review and Discussion
11/23/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Richie, Dappert, and Bets discuss Oathbringer in its entirety, reviewing character arcs, our favorite plot points and most memorable moments. Join us as we celebrate finishing our fifth cosmere book!!
Season 5 Episode 44
Duration:01:45:59
Episode 104 - I Can Read….I CAN WRITE | Oathbringer - Chapters 120 - Epilogue
11/16/2025
07:08 - Chapter 120
37:50 - Chapter 121
01:12:26 - Chapter 122
01:36:28 - Epilogue
01:46:21 - Awards
01:54:04 - Spoiler Bus
02:21:30 - Contest of Champions
02:31:10 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 43
Duration:02:31:38
He's Got the Whole Cosmere in His Hands
11/9/2025
Cremlings we are finally back! In this episode Dalinar finally confronts odium, his past, and the thrill. Kalladin, Shallan, and Adolin look for a way to get back to the physical realm. Szeth makes an important decision with Nale, and Dalinar unites the three realms,
08:05 - Chapter 117
33:53 - Chapter 118
52:33 - Chapter 119
01:20:25 - Awards
01:28:03 - Spoiler Bus
01:45:37 - Contest of Champions
01:58:17 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 42
Duration:02:00:05
Bonus Episode 10 - Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb | Review and Discussion
11/2/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Dappert, Richie, and Devon dive into the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments from this classic book series.
Duration:02:03:15
Episode 102 - Men in Blackthorn | Oathbringer - Chapters 114-116
10/13/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Dalinar finally meets the Nightwatcher, Amaram’s army switches sides, and the Battle of Thaylenah begins.
09:03 - Chapter 114
27:21 - Chapter 115
48:54 - Chapter 116
01:15:06 - Awards
01:23:05 - Spoiler Bus
01:43:25 - Contest of Champions
01:53:13 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 41
Duration:01:58:14
Episode 101 - Rysn Break | Oathbringer - Interludes 12-14
9/28/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. In this episode Venli spreads the good word of the Fused, Rysn is given a gift, and Teft makes a grave mistake.
07:02 - Interlude 12
16:45 - Interlude 13
33:08 - Interlude 14
42:52 - Awards
47:14 - Spoiler Bus
57:54 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 40
Duration:00:58:46
Episode 100 - Eila Steely Dan | Oathbringer - Chapters 111-113
9/14/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back. It’s our 100th episode!! In this episode we receive a translation of the Eila Stele which tells of events before the first Desolation, the crew arrives at the Thaylen City Oathgate, and Dalinar processes the new information on the origins of humans on Roshar.
Link to Kid Kaladin Song by Jake Samuels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1d1OwETr_0
13:18 - Chapter 111
51:50 - Chapter 112
56:43 - Chapter 113
01:11:37 - Awards
01:16:23 - Spoiler Bus
01:31:05 - Contest Of Champions
01:43:50 - Special Outro with friends and family voice memos.
Season 5 Episode 39
Duration:01:48:19
Episode 99 - Good for You Adolin! | Oathbringer - Chapters 108-110
9/1/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Adolin shares a secret with Shallan, Dalinar brings Venli into a vision, and we say goodbye to Azure.
05:09 - Chapter 108
28:46 - Chapter 109
45:40 - Chapter 110
53:20 - Awards
01:00:14 - Spoiler Bus
01:13:04 - Contest Of Champions
01:20:38 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 38
Duration:01:21:11
Episode 98 - King Bumi | Oathbringer - Chapters 105-107
8/24/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Dalinar attends a funeral, Szeth and Nale go on a trip, and the coalition discover the enemies plan of attack.
08:02 - Chapter 105
19:10 - Chapter 106
30:18 - Chapter 107
59:57 - Awards
01:07:19- Spoiler Bus
01:24:13 - Contest Of Champions
01:34:55 - Bloopers
Season 5 Episode 37
Duration:01:37:05
Bonus Episode 9 - Isles of the Emberdark Review and Discussion
8/13/2025
Hi Cremlings and welcome back! On this bonus episode Richie and Dappert discuss Isles of the Emberdark, aka Secret Project 5. This episode will be full Spoiler Bus so enter if you dare! Join us as we talk about our favorite moments and characters in this latest addition to the Cosmere novels.
Duration:01:54:50
Episode 97 - Freshly Baked Bread | Oathbringer - Chapters 102-104
8/10/2025
Season 5 Episode 36
Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this episode Syl has a bounty on her head, Dalinar and Nohadon set out to bake Shin bread, and Navani keeps the coalition together.
06:22 - Chapter 102
27:11 - Chapter 103
42:13 - Chapter 104
55:10 - Awards
59:10 - Spoiler Bus
01:15:46 - Contest Of Champions
01:24:09 - Bloopers
Duration:01:26:54