Mirage

Feb 5, 2026

They invent a goofy 'Mirage' persona and brainstorm viral video ideas. Skiing and snowboarding disaster stories lead into talks of injuries and recovery. Deep dives into Brandon Sanderson adaptations and Cosmere reading progress pop up. Conversation veers into billionaire scandals tied to leaked emails and a nostalgic look at 2000s heartthrobs.

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ADVICE

Choose PT Before Major Surgery

Will says he'll skip shoulder surgery and pursue physical therapy instead to return to the gym.
He prioritizes non-surgical rehab to avoid months in a sling and resume lifting sooner.

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ANECDOTE

Tanner's Speed Dating Hookup

Emily recounts Tanner attending speed dating, meeting a woman, and hooking up in his car afterward.
The hosts praise Tanner's spontaneity and social ease across the office anecdotes.

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INSIGHT

Books Fit Different Screen Formats

Will believes Mistborn as a movie may fail while Stormlight could become TV's next Game of Thrones.
He highlights differing adaptation suitability between compact novels and sprawling epics.

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Clothing, New Slacks, and Dom Moving

00:31 • 2min

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Ski Trips and Snowboarding Stories

02:22 • 4min

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Injury, Recovery and Gym Plans

06:21 • 2min

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New Persona: Mirage and Viral Video Ideas

08:18 • 2min

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Binder Blast and Office Jingles

10:30 • 40sec

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Tanner's Speed Dating Weekend

11:10 • 3min

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Groundhog Bet and Betting Jokes

Mistborn, Stormlight and Brandon Sanderson Adaptations

17:24 • 8min

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Ryan Gosling & Project Hail Mary Trailer

24:54 • 46sec

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Binder Eats Overnight Oats During Recording

25:40 • 5min

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Cracker of the Week: Bill Gates Epstein Emails

Billionaire Misconduct and 'Yacht' Rumors

34:23 • 5min

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Justin Timberlake Effect and 2000s Heartthrobs

39:14 • 6min

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Brandon Sanderson Cosmere Progress & Reading Journey

45:34 • 2min

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Throat Singing Discovery

Upcoming Standup Dates and ASMR Plan

• Mentioned in 34 episodes

Mistborn

The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson

In this epic fantasy, Brandon Sanderson introduces a world called Scadrial, where ash constantly falls from the sky, plants are brown, and supernatural mists cloak the landscape every night. The story follows Vin, a young half-Skaa orphan with the rare ability to become a Mistborn, and Kelsier, a charismatic thief who recruits Vin to join a group of Allomancers in a high-stakes plan to overthrow the divine despot, the Lord Ruler. The novel explores themes of rebellion, trust, and the complexities of a well-crafted magical system based on metals. The world-building is rich and detailed, with a focus on the political intrigue and the harsh realities of a dystopian society.

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• Mentioned in 4 episodes

Wind and Truth

Tor Fall 2024 Author to Be Announced

Brandon Sanderson

Wind and Truth is the fifth novel in Brandon Sanderson's epic fantasy series, The Stormlight Archive. It marks the end of the first arc of the series and sets the stage for a 10-year time jump before the second arc begins. The story revolves around Dalinar Kholin's challenge to the evil god Odium, with the fate of Roshar and the Cosmere hanging in the balance. The book features flashback chapters from Szeth's perspective and continues to develop the complex characters and lore of the series. It is notable for being the longest book in the series, with 491,000 words and 1,330 pages.

The Sunlit Man

Brandon Sanderson

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• Mentioned in 18 episodes

Stormlight Archive

Brandon Sanderson

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• Mentioned in 21 episodes

The Way of Kings

Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings is an epic fantasy novel that introduces the world of Roshar, where powerful magical forces known as Surgebinding and Shardwielding shape the destiny of its inhabitants. The story primarily follows three characters: Kaladin, a former surgeon turned soldier who is now a slave; Shallan, a young woman seeking to apprentice under the scholar Jasnah Kholin; and Dalinar Kholin, a highprince troubled by visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant. The novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a world torn apart by war and the looming threat of the Desolation and the Voidbringers. The book is known for its detailed worldbuilding, complex characters, and the slow but intense build-up to a dramatic climax.

This eppy covers everything from the "Justin Timberlake effect" to the bizarre details of the Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Gates emails. Liam reveals he went to fat camp as a kid, Will dives into Brandon Sanderson’s movie/show adaptations of the Stormlight Archives, and Binder explains why she eats yogurt during every recording session.

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Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro (01:37) - Checking in with Dom (02:44) - Ski Trips (07:42) - Mirage (10:41) - Tanner (17:04) - Brandon Sanderson Movie Adaptations (23:41) - Ryan Gosling (30:10) - Cracker of the Week (30:32) - Bill Gates / Epstein Files (36:36) - 2000s Heartthrobs (45:02) - The Cosmere (46:42) - Liam's Cracker (52:28) - Upcoming Standup Shows (54:10) - Skin things (1:02:02) - Fat Camp (1:04:37) - Characters

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