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Intentionally Blank

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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March 25, 2026 29 mins

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss Brandon's recent shoulder surgery as well as other medical adventures they have had in there lives.

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Brandon Sanderson sits down with his younger brother Jordan Sanderson. They discuss technology they grew up with , what it's like having a famous brother and who installed the Mickey Mouse virus in high school. 

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to talk about Brandon's deal with Apple TV for his film rights. From the path that Brandon took to Hollywood to next steps, this is a closer look at the movie deal.

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Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, and Donald Mustard III plan how to break the Youtube algorithm. And also do a Q&A answering questions from past videos, like whose the Tolkien of action movies and their opinions of Stranger Things. 

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells recount childhood adventures of collapsing tents, broken bones, and arrows shot through walls. Dan also reveals the dramatic conclusion to a fan-favorite food heist.

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With a very late recap on the Holidays, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back to chat about all things during Christmas and New Years. From gifts that they have been given, that they gave, and what its like having the family back home!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss all the movies, games, and TV shows they didn't get the chance to watch/play last year, but really want to. Plans are made for normal movie nights, bad movie nights, and Dan rants about the French.

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss all things adaptation. From works in the past they wish they could have done themselves, to the future of book adaptations. They also lock in their predictions for the next video game adaptations to be announced. 

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss Christmas gifts, traditions, and stories from their past. Brandon's family is full of holiday surprises, and Dan's family is shockingly normal. Join them as they reminisce on some of their favorite gifts, from G.I. Joe bases to Angry Birds armies.

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Recorded Live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, Dan and Brandon are joined by Janci Patterson and Peter Orullian to discuss coauthoring. Dan, Peter and Janci all have books coming out in 2026 which Brandon helped with, so the 4 discuss their unique experiences working with Brandon. The panel closes out with What historical figure each author would want to work and an audience Q&A.

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Recorded Live at Dragonsteel Nexus 2025, Dan and Brandon are joined by Tomi Adeyemi and Aymanbooks to discuss social media, and especially BookTok. 

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Aymanbooks's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aymansbooks 


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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a moment on this Intentionally Blank to reflect on their most amazing adventures . . . and how they often travel becomes a headache. Join us this week for the most painful traveling stories from two experienced travelers.

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells put there US history knowledge to the test this holiday season as they see if they could pass the US Citizenship test. Will our intrepid hosts find they can pass such a rigorous test? Or are they going to be kicked out for flunking out? Find out on this episode of Intentionally Blank!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells haven't had enough when it comes to the most CONTROVERSIAL topics on the internet. Did the egg or chicken come first? Are KitKats one piece of chocolate or two? What is an action movie? They give you the (obviously) definitive answer on all these and more on this week of Intentionally Blank!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, filled to the brim with your burning questions. Has Dan's take on K-Pop Demon Hunters changed? Why hasn't Brandon watched Avatar the Last Airbender? How does the Louvre heist compare to the many heists we've reviewed? All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells have quite the trip coming up and if they want to navigate the Blind Eternities safely, they need to figure out what Planeswalkers they can bring along! Join them as they rank some of the most iconic Planeswalkers in Magic: The Gathering!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells are back with another Intentionally Blank, this time just catching up with each other's lives. See the games Brandon is playing, what Dan is reading, and what has been on the top of their minds lately!

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When you think of Thanksgiving, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? Family? Friends? Folklore? The parts of your life that fill you with gratitude? Well, here at Intentionally Blank, we turn our minds to Taylor Swift and how Thanksgiving dinners tell us what "Era" of her career we are! Brandon and Dan embrace their inner Swifties, now and evermore. 

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The bistro is open for Brandon and Dan as they expand on the best burger tier list. Culver's makes an appearance, working hard to win Dan over; and Brandon tells us all the best breakfast places. All that and more on this episode of Intentionally Blank!

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Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells confront the Internet’s toughest questions this week. What makes a sandwich a sandwich? How many holes does a straw have? Is water wet? Find the answer to all this and more on today's episode of Intentionally Blank!

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