In a battle for Kaladin’s future which will win: a rock, a spear, or a scalpel? Does Kal even get a say?

Covers Chapter 16 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Such, Such Were the Joys” by George Orwell (https://archive.org/details/suchsuchwerejoys0000geor_c1u9/page/12/mode/2up)

“The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Adichie(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg)

Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.

Cover art is by lamaery.

This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Adam

Worldsinger: El

Veristitalian: Liz

Theme: Influence

Sacred Reading Method: Likening

Recording Date: January 21, 2026

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