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An irreverent journey through Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME, hosted by Gus (who has read the whole series) and Ali (who has not). New episodes every Friday!
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tBoSaS (Ch21-24): Snowblind from 2023-12-13T07:17:22
In this week's TBOSAS episode, we're back in Appalachia again; an old friend reappears; and a new wrinkle manifests.
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WoT on Prime (S2E4 "Daughter of the Night"): Mastermind from 2023-12-09T01:25:50
The strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 4 - "Daughter of the Night"!
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tBoSaS (Ch17-20 Part 2): Devoted to a Cheese Pizza from 2023-12-06T00:46:53
In this week's TBOSAS episode, Lucy Gray lands on top; Reaper makes everyone sad; and Coriolanus learns nothing.
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WoT on Prime (S2E3 "What Might Be"): Doors and Windows from 2023-12-02T08:33:48
The strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 3 - "What Might Be"!
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tBoSaS (Ch17-20 Part 1): He Have Broken Every Of His Bone from 2023-11-30T08:40:14
In this week's TBOSAS episode, Snow gets bad news, but the tributes get worse; conspiracy theories abound; and flags are thrown.
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WoT on Prime (S2E2 "Strangers and Friends"): A Much Harder Monster to Kill from 2023-11-18T07:21:03
The strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, the obstacles episode of the obstacles season - S2E2 "Strangers an...
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tBoSaS (Ch14-16): Dehumanizing: The Word of the Hour from 2023-11-18T03:24:02
In this week's TBOSAS episode, the games begin; Marcus makes some well intentioned but poor choices; and Snow gets more than he bargained for.
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KOD (Ch3): Forsaken Survivor from 2023-11-13T07:04:10
In this week's episode, the Forsaken scheme; Ali hypothesizes; and Moridin is the height of dramatic.
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WoT on Prime (S2E1 "A Taste of Solitude"): Obstacles and Inciting Events from 2023-11-11T02:04:44
The strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime, starting with Season 2 Episode 1 - "A TASTE OF SOLITUDE"
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tBoSaS (Ch10-13): A Rare Baird from 2023-11-09T07:23
In this week's TBOSAS episode, everyone is traumatized; Lucy Gray gets serious; and Snow gets jealous.
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tBoSaS (Ch6-9 Part 2): Crackers and Milk from 2023-10-31T23:34:53
In this week's TBOSAS episode, Dr. Gaul's snack choices are put under a microscope and Snow feels some feelings.
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KOD (Ch1-2): She's Amyrl-In the Novice Book from 2023-10-29T20:52:18
In this week's episode, a mountain breaks wind; Dreams are shared; and a mole comes out from her hole.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 16:07, not counting ads.
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tBoSaS (Ch6-9 Part 1): Do Y'all Understand What The Hunger Games ARE? from 2023-10-25T07:29:28
In this week's TBOSAS episode, we get into nomenclature and mythology, and Arachne suffers from hubris.
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KOD (Prologue, Part 2) The Arganda Slander Hour from 2023-10-22T03:24:20
In this week's episode, a Ghealdanin drives Ali up the wall; Galina overcomplicates things; and Egwene gets off easy.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 6:56, not counting ads.
tBoSaS (Ch1-5 Part 2): Is This Worse? from 2023-10-18T06:01:19
In this week's TBOSAS episode, Ali and Gus share their predictions; Snow rolls with the punches; and Sejanus shows his true colors.
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KOD (Prologue, Part 1): Rojo Mojo Casa House from 2023-10-16T01:29:34
In this week's episode, RJ kicks it into high gear; Galad comes back for vengeance; and Ituralde kicks ass.
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes [tBoSaS] (Ch1-5 Part 1): Salieri and Amadeus from 2023-10-11T01:47:28
In our first TBOSAS episode, Ali and Gus try to determine formatting; Snow's not on top; and names are giggled at.
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COT (The Whole Book): No Plots, Only Vibes - Volume 2 from 2023-09-30T02:05:36
In this week's episode, we do something incredibly stupid.
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COT (The Whole Book): No Plots, Only Vibes - Volume 1 from 2023-09-30T02:04:38
In this week's episode, we do something incredibly stupid.
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Mockingjay (FINALE): Worse Games To Play from 2023-09-27T06:34:27
In this week's Mockingjay episode, Suz pulls it off and everyone cries.
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Creativity and Mimicry: John Lopez on LLM AI and the WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strikes from 2023-09-15T22:49:26
Ali and Gus are joined by writer and WGA AI working group member John Lopez to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Large Language Model Artifical Intelligence (LLM AI), and what you can do to af...
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Mockingjay (Ch22-24) Banana Refugee from 2023-09-15T21:41:48
In this week's Mockingjay episode, everything is terrible and Gus can't imagine how it could possibly get worse, even though Gale isn't here.
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WH (Finale PART 3): A Washcloth from 2023-09-09T02:51:36
In this week's episode, Osan'gar drops the pretense; Moghedien sits out; and Rand and Nynaeve do some cleaning.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:45
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Mockingjay (Ch16-21 PART 2): Murder Goo from 2023-09-06T04:31:30
In this week's Mockingjay episode, an invasion continues; a new squadmate has a breakdown; and Katniss hears something out of place.
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WH (Finale Part 2): Unshed Tears from 2023-09-02T04:27:02
In this week's episode, Rand hunts; Fain lays traps; and Cadsuane politicks.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 5:39 (without ads)
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Mockingjay (Ch16-21 PART 1): Trauma is Stored in the Spleen from 2023-08-30T00:15:14
In this week's Mockingjay episode, a celebration occurs, despite a lot of bureaucratic protest; a friendship is rebuffed on both sides; and there's a training montage.
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WH Finale (Part 1): A Plump Cream-Cheese Woman from 2023-08-26T00:00:15
In this week's episode, Mat frets; Egeanin shows her skills; and an unexpected guest joins the party.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:54 (without ads)
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Mockingjay (Ch13-15): War Crimes Georg from 2023-08-23T06:24:22
In this week's Mockingjay episode, morale is at an all time low; Gale finds his new passion; and Peeta isn't all in his right mind.
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Mockingjay (Ch10-12): I Am The Mockingjay; That's Not What I Mean from 2023-08-17T02:24:25
In this week's Mockingjay episode, Ali and Gus get really esoteric; Katniss takes a forced nap; and a breadboy makes his return, but maybe not in the way we'd all like.
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WH (Ch28-29): A Short Lesbian from 2023-08-04T19:20:02
In this week's episode, Mat makes plans, then those plans get undone, then he makes new plans.
The Patreon thank-yous end at about 12:11 (without ads)
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Mockingjay (Ch5-9): Free The Breadboy from 2023-08-03T05:04:11
In this week's Mockingjay episode, Katniss and Gale go on a field trip; Peeta sends some messages; and Gus just can't let a grudge go.
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WH (Ch26-27): You Can Keep Your Joke Beans from 2023-07-29T20:13:36
In this week's episode, Elayne takes several meetings, and Ali and Gus race against the battery.
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Mockingjay (Ch1-4): Buttercup the Flayer from 2023-07-27T05:37:53
In this week's Mockingjay episode, Katniss meets new ostensible friends; Gale's back in action; and Peeta's up a creek without a paddle.
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WH (Ch22-25 Part 2): Nightmare ASMR from 2023-07-21T21:00:02
In this week's episode, Shalon feels at sea (or I guess we should say not at sea); Rand is sneaky; and Verin raises Ali's eyebrows.
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On The WGA and SAG Strikes and How They May Affect the WoT Show from 2023-07-14T07:48:02
Ali and Gus share some information on what's going on with the WGA and SAG strikes, as well as sharing what insight they have on how they may affect The Wheel of Time Show.
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THE HUNGER TAKES - A Companion Podcast to the Movie THE HUNGER GAMES (Featuring Kit Rocha) from 2023-07-12T03:40:39
Ali and Gus are joined by Donna and Bree, BOTH halves of the intrepid writing duo Kit Rocha, as they sit down to watch the first film in The Hunger Games trilogy!
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WH (Ch22-25 PART 1): RAFOWON from 2023-07-07T23:11:15
In this week's episode, Rand does his best James Bond impression; Cadsuane shows off her steamrolling skills; and we spend some time with someone who actually does make a habit out of giving a fuck...
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WH (Ch19-21): The Nail Gaze from 2023-07-01T02:16:44
In this week's episode, there are at least Three Women; Gaul's high-kick rival returns; and Egeanin backslides.
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Catching Fire (FINALE): Just When I Thought It Couldn't Get Any Worse from 2023-06-29T03:00:32
In this week's Catching Fire episode, Mags takes a bow; Katniss shoots her shot; and Gus finds out just how much he was right about.
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WH (Ch15-18): I Need A Bread Bowl from 2023-06-23T19:15:02
In this week's episode, Mat gets Illuminated; Tuon makes an offer; and there's a lot of skipping.
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Catching Fire (Ch17-20): The Emotional Steel Chair from 2023-06-20T18:00:02
In this week's Catching Fire episode, Peeta comes out swingin'; Finnick gains some ground in Gus' eyes' and Mags munches.
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WH (Ch13-14): How Is A Fruit Different From An Apple from 2023-06-19T23:52:39
In this week's episode, Cadsuane doesn't make a habit out of (you know how this goes); Graendal accessorizes; and Ali is proven right about a theory from seven whole books ago.
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Catching Fire (Ch13-16): She Just Discovered Baby Corn from 2023-06-13T15:30:45
In this week's Catching Fire episode, Gus has strong opinions about the previous winners; Katniss makes some friends; and Haymitch makes a little more sense.
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WH (Ch7-12): BTMG's Magic Fingers from 2023-06-02T21:49:01
In this week's episode, Elayne makes at least one stupid decision; Rand bottles up his feelings; and Nynaeve is gobsmacked.
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Catching Fire (Ch6-12 Part 2): More of an Inigo Montoya from 2023-05-31T06:16:02
In this week's Catching Fire episode, bread and birds abound; Prim lives in blissful ignorance; and Katniss gets the worst news yet.
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Catching Fire (Ch6-12 Part 1): Down With Pencils from 2023-05-27T00:03:09
In this week's Catching Fire episode, technical difficulties abound; Katniss' pitches meet mixed reception; and there's a new sheriff in town.
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WH (Ch4-6): More Like RED Flags from 2023-05-19T21:28:44
In this week's episode, Faile doesn't trust overeager allies; everything is terrible; and we try out Malazan Takes.
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Catching Fire (Ch1-5): Older Than Bones from 2023-05-17T02:23:41
In this week's Catching Fire episode, Katniss misunderstands instructions; Peeta's brought into the loop; and a dignitary makes an unexpected visit.
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WH (Ch1-3): Perrin Gets a Pass (The Buzzer is Gone) from 2023-05-12T22:59:14
In this week's episode, Perrin gets some bad news; Berelain is the worst; and Faile has a terrible time.
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The Hunger Games (Finale - Part 2): Onion Flowers from 2023-05-06T00:32:59
In this week's Hunger Games episode, we get out of the frying pan and into the fire; Katniss shows off her acting chops; and the first volume of the books is finished.
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WH (Prologue PART 2): Asha'man Instacart from 2023-05-02T21:57:54
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The Hunger Games (Finale - Part 1): It Gets Worse from 2023-04-28T21:55:05
In this week's Hunger Games episode, true love may or may not exist; Peeta proves his passion for decoration; and Foxface gets hyped up more.
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WH (Prologue PART 1): No Blue Shells from 2023-04-16T01:45:59
Welcome to WINTER'S HEART!
In this week's episode, Ali shares her Bingo Card for book 9; Seaine loses a friend; and Elayne lays out her strategy for political domination.
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The Hunger Games (Ch15-18): The Tinnitus Club from 2023-04-12T07:33:57
In this week's Hunger Games episode, Katniss makes a friend; Peeta loses an ally; and the games live up to their namesake.
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The Hunger Games (Ch10-14): Katniss' Cottagecore Life from 2023-04-05T05:29:02
In this week's Hunger Games episode, the game is afoot; Peeta makes some unexpected friends; and Katniss finds herself up a tree.
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The Hunger Games (Ch5-9): A Rye Attitude from 2023-03-28T21:16:10
In this week's Hunger Games episode, Katniss continues her preparation; Peeta becomes more and more suspicious; and Gus doubles down on the Flayer.
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tPoD Finale (Part 2): Drop-Kick Him Through a Gateway from 2023-03-27T02:53:30
In this week's episode, new rifts are driven; somber drinks are shared; Gateways are declined and made; and yet another Wheel of Time book is completed.
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The Hunger Games (Ch1-4): Fantasy Winter's Bone from 2023-03-22T01:09:49
Ali and Gus embark on a side-quest from THE WHEEL OF TIME, because Gus has never read THE HUNGER GAMES before, and Ali has, and we thought it'd be fun to turn the tables!
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tPoD Finale (Part 1): The Adventures of Caraline Damodred and Darlin Sisnera from 2023-03-20T04:19:47
In this week's episode, Rand can't close a particular deal, and is frustrated at how another one closed; Vandene loses something dear to her; and Elayne embarks on a political journey.
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tPoD (Ch25-26): The Paddles to your Pinball from 2023-03-12T21:52:01
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tPoD (Ch23-24): Executive Vice President of Charging from 2023-03-06T02:48:01
In this week's episode, Rand trusts only himself; Weiramon and Anaiyella act increasingly suspiciously; and Bashere shows his character.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch32-33): The Dancing Cartman from 2023-02-25T03:44:02
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Rand and Mat have a lot of bad times, but not as bad as Howal Gode's times. Ba'alzamon needs to work on his marketing strategies.
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tPoD (Ch21-22): It's Never A Bad Crab from 2023-02-18T00:20:08
In this week's episode, Rand retreats further into his shell; Weiramon gets slapped right in the face; and Narishma returns from his Ominous errand.
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tPoD (Ch21-22 sort of (but not really)): The Only Fantasy Series I've Ever Read from 2023-02-12T04:02:23
In this week's episode, we make zero forward progress in the story and instead dig into what makes a "slog", whether Rand and Moridin may have some kind of connection, and how to solve a problem li...
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tPoD (Ch19-20) Trackball Eggs from 2023-02-04T02:06:05
In this week's episode, Egwene's plans come to fruition; Elayne has a cooldown chapter (in more than one way); and Romanda and Lelaine have a terrible time.
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tPoD (Ch15-18) The Folding Chair of Power from 2023-01-30T00:29:03
In this week's episode, Egwene lays plans; Romanda and Lelaine throw their weight around; and Andoran nobles share their opinions.
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tPoD (Ch13-14) The Rand Slander Hour from 2023-01-21T03:21:37
In this week's episode, Perrin gets a break.
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tPoD (Ch11-12) Old Woman Team! from 2023-01-13T23:15:26
In this week's episode, Galina has a terrible time; Sevanna runs into some roadblocks, and two old ladies form a dream team.
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tPoD (Ch7-10): The Perrin Slander Hour, Part 2 from 2023-01-06T21:04:01
In this week's episode, Perrin.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 of THE PATH OF DAGGERS
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WoT Song Are You 3 - My Sleep Paralysis Demon from 2022-12-24T20:06:51
Welcome to our third annual WoT Song Are You! Once again, Ali has selected a number of Wheel of Time characters and assigned them holiday (or wintery (or, really, whatever kind suited her fancy)) s...
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tPoD (Ch4-6): Things Get Slick from 2022-12-17T23:00
In this week's episode, the Bowl of the Winds gets a workout; Elayne and Aviendha exchange promises; and book 7's climax happens.
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tPoD (Ch1-3): And They Were Roommates from 2022-12-09T20:00
In this week's episode, Elayne and Aviendha definitely don't have feelings for each other, nope, totally not at all, definitely not. Oh, yeah, and everyone keeps fighting over stuff.
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tPoD (PROLOGUE): Capture the Flagon from 2022-12-04T06:00
Welcome to THE PATH OF DAGGERS! In this week's episode, the Borderlander rulers are cryptic; Verin does some sneaky shit; and Moridin plays board games.
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aCoS FINALE: Have You Ever Had a Crunchwrap Supreme? from 2022-11-18T23:00
In this week's episode, Sammael's head is in the clouds; Elayne gets more head trauma; Mat runs into an OSHA violation; and all the book's climaxes happen at once.
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aCoS (Ch33-36): Sweet Caraline from 2022-11-13T00:00
In this week's episode, the Sea Folk get their plot advanced (and possibly resolved?); Rand goes on a luck bender of his own; friends comfort each other; and Ali finds her new favorite character.
aCos (Ch31-32): The Hubris Clock Chimes from 2022-11-04T21:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve gets all wet; a ring is used as a reminder; Elaida gets what's coming to her; and Seaine finds a new purpose.
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aCoS (Ch27-30): Toaster-Based Misinformation from 2022-10-28T22:00
After an unexpected hiatus, we're back! This is the episode where Tylin does the thing, but also Perrin and Rand have a tussle, and Nynaeve is forced to face her fear of water.
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aCoS (Ch25-26): Twice as Toasted from 2022-10-14T21:00
In this week's episode, Moridin's moniker is mentioned; Ali discusses updated Forsaken power rankings; and two regal women meet.
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aCoS (Ch23-24): Wives and Warders from 2022-10-08T01:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Elayne pull a con as long as they can; Reanne is old as heck (apparently); and apologies are not made.
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WOT Song Are You 2: Space Cowboy Lady Gaga from 2022-09-30T20:00
Ali and Gus are out of town this week, so enjoy the second annual (and ridiculously late) WOT SONG ARE YOU compendium - where Ali matches WoT characters to holiday songs!
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aCoS (Ch21-22): This Would Be Really Helpful if I Knew How to Spell from 2022-09-23T20:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve, Elayne and Mat make up; Birgitte makes a new friend; and housing accommodations shift.
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aCoS (Ch18-20): I Love Cadsuane from 2022-09-17T00:00
In this week's episode, a matriarch reappears; Min and Rand have an encounter; Sammael denies his stature; and Ali has a new suspect.
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aCoS (Ch14-17): Poor Jakey from 2022-09-09T22:00
In this week's episode, Mat goes to the races and meets an old adversary; Jaichim Carridin has a bad time; several Aes Sedai get a word in; and a mysterious old man piques Ali's interest.
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aCoS (Ch12-13): Mission Guy from 2022-09-04T19:00
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aCoS (Ch9-11): Advanced Aggressive Negotiations from 2022-08-28T02:00
In this week's episode, Egwene investigates a disappearance; Myrelle is in a rush; Nicola does her best Walter White; and Theodrin and Faolain make promises.
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aCoS (Ch7-8): With All Love to My Girl Elayne from 2022-08-20T06:00
In this week's episode, Rand has some internal debates; some of LORD OF CHAOS is seen again; and Egwene gets political.
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aCoS (Ch5-6): The Perrin Slander Hour from 2022-08-12T23:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus read Perrin his rights; a couple gets pushy; and a crown breaks, but it also doesn't.
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DUNE TAKES - A Companion to Denis Villenueve's DUNE: Part One from 2022-07-30T01:00
Ali and Gus sit down to rewatch Denis Villenueve's DUNE: Part One, and engage in mindless banter throughout. For use as a soundtrack companion while you watch DUNE.
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aCoS (Ch1-4): Get Thee to a Therapist! from 2022-07-30T00:00
In this week's episode, Perrin compartmentalizes; Rand memorizes; Jondyn philosophizes; and Dashiva makes Ali suspicious.
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From Page to Screen: The Wheel of Time's Leaked Pilot Script from 2022-07-23T05:00
Ali and Gus are joined once again by writer, filmmaker and actor Zoë Maltby to break down the differences between the leaked Wheel of Time pilot script and the final, aired pilot episode, as well a...
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aCoS (Prologue, Part 2): Pedron Niall's Retirement Party from 2022-07-22T21:00
In this week's episode, Sevanna ignores a wake-up call; Pedron Niall gets a not-so-pleasant surprise; Mesaana hides her appearance; and Gawyn continues to exist.
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aCoS (Prologue, Part 1): The Hubris Clock from 2022-07-16T04:00
In this week's episode, Ali shares her predictions for A CROWN OF SWORDS; Elaida has a new pad; and Alviarin has a bad time.
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LoC FINALE: It's a Frat With Swords from 2022-07-03T02:00
In this week's episode, Rand goes on a journey; many people follow him; and there are atrocities.
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LoC (Ch51-52): I'm Very Nervous from 2022-06-17T20:00
In this week's episode, Rand does his best impression of a fedex package; Galina starts running the show; Mat wanders around; and a certain brooding warder makes his return.
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LoC (Ch49-50): Will You Chill? It's the Apocalypse! from 2022-06-11T00:00
In this week's episode, Rand finds himself face to face with a few foes; Berelain makes some very confusing and problematic choices; Min keeps doing what she's doing; and the tension grows.
LOC (Ch47-48): The Counterpoint I Didn't Ask For from 2022-06-04T06:00
In this week's episode, people seem to take some stupid pills; Elayne gives unsolicited advice; an inn is chosen; and we meet a new queen.
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LoC (Ch45-46): Dune Takes from 2022-05-21T04:00
In this week's episode, Perrin has some reunions; Davram and Deira Bashere give some advice; and Ali and Gus would rather discuss Frank Herbert's oeuvre.
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LoC (Ch41-44): The One With a Really Long Min Tangent from 2022-05-14T03:00
In this week's episode, Min changes her clothes; Rand accessorizes some people he's been ignoring; several new Aes Sedai are introduced; and Mat goes a-dancin'.
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LoC (Ch39-40): Never Do Anything from 2022-05-07T04:00
In this week's episode, the Amyrlin Seat makes plans; Thom gets a missive; Mat feels thrown about; and Elayne and Aviendha have a reunion.
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LoC (Ch 34-38) What A Weird Day from 2022-04-28T03:00
In this week's episode, Egwene gets a new job; Nynaeve and Elayne get promoted; Romanda and Lelaine get nicknames; and Mat gets stunned into silence.
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LoC (Ch32-33): Ali is Standing on the Couch from 2022-04-14T04:00
In this week's episode, Egwene is assigned an errand; Amys does an upper body workout; Mat plays some board games; and Rand launches plots.
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LoC (Ch30-31): Amyrlin Part 2 - The Revamyrling from 2022-04-06T23:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve works some more miracles; Logain feigns ignorance; Pedron Niall doesn't pay attention to the right people; and Paitr makes his (final?) return.
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LoC (Ch28-29): Is That What She Says She Did? from 2022-03-24T00:00
In this week's episode, a bunch of stuff happens that gets completely overshadowed by the last sentence of Chapter 29.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch30-31): Else Elizabeth Marie Grinwell from 2022-03-18T21:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Perrin and Egwene are beset by malicious Children; a new Bornhald is introduced; and Rand and Mat make a new friend.
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LOC (Ch26-27): Saldaean Breakdancing Horseback Riders from 2022-03-18T20:00
In this week's episode, Rand survives yet another assassination attempt; Elenia gives him a genetics lesson; Egwene is a silent observer; and the Aes Sedai bring Rand a hefty present.
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LoC (Ch23-25): Sorilea is Consistent from 2022-03-09T22:00
In this week's episode, Sammael takes a point from Graendal; Egwene goes even further undercover; and Gawyn and Egwene exchange some key points of information.
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LoC (Ch15-20): No Way, Toh-sé from 2022-02-25T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus sprint through some of the more recap- and setup-laden early chapters of LORD OF CHAOS. Sulin wants Rand to have more guards; Mangin has a bad time; Egwe...
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LoC (Ch13-14): I Need to Call My Therapist from 2022-02-16T16:00
DOUBLE EPISODE WEEK - DAY TWO!
In this week's episode, Elayne and Nynaeve shop at Crate and Barrel; Egwene and Gawyn have an experience that neither of them seem particularl...
LoC (Ch11-12): Self-Referential Humor from 2022-02-15T15:00
DOUBLE EPISODE WEEK - DAY ONE!
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus judge Alanna and Verin. Nynaeve continues to walk around and look at stuff and talk to people.
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LoC (Ch9-10): Lines You Cannot Cross from 2022-02-02T20:00
Ali and Gus are positively delighted by Sebban Balwer. They are the opposite of delighted by Alanna Mosvani.
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LOC (Ch7-8): The One Hundred Strokes from 2022-01-26T20:00
In this week's episode, Elayne's got a new hobby, nightmares are no joke, and Nynaeve walks around and talks to people and walks around and looks at stuff.
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WOT on Prime (S1E8"The Eye of the World"): Endings and Beginnings from 2022-01-21T21:00
Ali and Gus are joined by dramaturg and theater director Nathan (non-reader) and author Bree (half of Kit Rocha, fully spoiled) to break down the thrilling finale to Season 1 of THE WHEEL OF TIM...
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WoT on Prime S1E8 TRAILER - What is a Writer's Room? from 2022-01-21T11:00
A brief snippet from our forthcoming seven-hour podcast about Season 1, Episode 8 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime, detailing the process that goes into creative scripted development from th...
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LoC (Ch5-6): The Most Medium Poppy from 2022-01-19T23:00
Thank you for your patience in our absence. Ali had COVID shortly after the new year and we had to delay a lot of plans accordingly (she's fine now). S1E8 recap should be out on 1/21/22.
LoC (Ch3-4): An Irascible Old Farmer from 2021-12-31T16:00
In this week's episode, Rand and the Maidens compare comedic notes; Taim turns teacher; and Weiramon doubles down on his strategic tactics.
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WOT on Prime (S1E7) Addendum - An Interview With Linda Gates from 2021-12-23T17:00
As a companion to our coverage of Season 1 Episode 7 "THE DARK ALONG THE WAYS", Ali and Gus are joined by actress, director, dialect coach and distinguished professor of voice Linda Ga...
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WOT on Prime (S1E7"The Dark Along the Ways"): The Power of Thoughts from 2021-12-23T15:00
As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in ...
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WOT on Prime (S1E6"The Flame of Tar Valon"): Sacrifices and Story Turns from 2021-12-15T21:00
Ali and Gus are over the moon to be joined by writer, filmmaker and actor Zoë Maltby to analyze "THE FLAME OF TAR VALON" and try to get inside the actors' heads!
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LOC (Ch1-2): It's Taim to Toss the Dice from 2021-12-14T15:00
In this week's episode, Bashere pivots wildly; Rand gets sweaty; and another possible mentor makes his debut.
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WOT on Prime (S1E5"Blood Calls Blood"): Cooldowns&Closing In from 2021-12-08T23:00
As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in ...
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LOC (Prologue, Part 2): Simping for the Dark Lord from 2021-12-07T13:00
In this week's episode, Gawyn causes more problems; more Black Ajah are revealed to us; a couple of ugly alliances are formed; and the 'gars make their first appearances.
Oh y...
WOT on Prime (S1E4"The Dragon Reborn"): What Are We Capable Of? from 2021-12-02T01:00
Ali and Gus are thrilled to be joined by Bree, half of the author duo "Kit Rocha", to discuss "THE DRAGON REBORN" from both a screenwriting and book-writing perspective!
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WOT on Prime (S1E3"A Place of Safety"): Antagonists Don't Have To Be Bad Guys from 2021-11-30T14:00
As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in ...
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WOT on Prime (S1E2"Shadows Waiting"): A Golden Age of Television from 2021-11-24T15:00
As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in ...
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WOT on Prime (S1E1"Leavetaking"): You Have to Know the Rules Before You Can Break the Rules from 2021-11-21T10:00
Welcome to our coverage of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime!
As the episodes of the show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the ta...
LOC (Prologue, Part 1): The Dark One's Thigh Rub from 2021-11-18T18:00
In this week's episode, Demandred gets a job offer; Nynaeve struggles with research; and Faile deals with some very frustrating questions.
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NS Finale PART 2: The Luckiest Man in the World from 2021-11-15T14:00
We're done with New Spring!
In this week's episode, Lan goes on the run and finds a new home; Ryne completely fails the vibe check; Moiraine overestimates herself; and an ex-M...
NS Finale PART 1: The Ants Go Marching One By One from 2021-11-10T16:00
In this week's episode, Lan gets one over on Moiraine, and Moiraine gets about ten thousand over on Lan; our least favorite character makes her debut; and Diryk's just so darn cute, is...
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TEOTW Redux (Ch28-29): Hot Ozymandias Vibes from 2021-11-05T15:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Nynaeve vents her various frustrations at anyone who will (or won't) listen; Perrin questions his snap decisions; and corvids continue to cause concern.
NS (Ch15-18) Looking for the Draglet from 2021-11-03T17:00
In this week's episode, Lan discloses how much he loves My Chemical Romance; Bukama is hung up on tradition; and Moiraine encounters a living legend.
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NS (Ch13-14): Requiem for Abareim from 2021-10-14T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali goes into mourning; Moiriane and Siuan go on a shopping spree; and Amyrlin Seat proves to be a dangerous job.
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NS (Ch9-12): Puzzles Now, Breakfast Never from 2021-10-06T15:00
In this week's episode, Moiraine and Siuan undertake some grueling rituals (including the threat of having to bake a pie); Ajahs are chosen; new jobs are parceled out; and Lan finally shows...
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NS (Ch6-8): Free Indirect Discourse from 2021-09-29T21:00
In this week's episode, Moriane and Siuan allow their teachers to think what they'd like while they dig into some clerical work; Tamra puts together an elite squad; Elaida practices qu...
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NS (Ch3-5): The Riesling Controversy from 2021-09-22T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus expand their knowledge of viticulture; Moiraine and Siuan switch from excited to terrified and back again more than a few times; and Merean could stand t...
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NS (Ch1-2): Two'veren from 2021-09-15T10:00
Welcome to NEW SPRING: THE NOVEL! We're doing the PREQUEL book now because we think the WOT show might contain some spoilers for this book. Enjoy!
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TEOTW Redux (Ch26-27): The Destroyer Brought Low from 2021-09-10T09:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Rand and Mat may lose another mentor; Floran Gelb enters a period of questionable employment; Perrin gets an education in dancing; and the Tinkers defy expectations....
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TFOH follow-up: Prophecy Deep-Dive from 2021-09-08T10:00
In this week's episode, we get into the nitty gritty of Ali's predictions, theories, forecasts and worries about where the series might be headed.
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tFoH Finale (Part 3): Ganked In a Closet from 2021-08-25T20:00
In this week's episode, Rand invents a new musical genre; Mat, Aviendha and Asmodean practice their anti-disappearing act (and then some); Daddy Bezos arrives on the scene; and we close the...
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tFoH Finale (Part 2): Along Came a Spider from 2021-08-18T13:00
In this week's episode, Rand deals with grief (more than his own); a Khan moment is had; Nynaeve tries to teach; and Birgitte has a catch phrase.
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tFoH Finale (Part 1): MDC from 2021-08-11T20:00
In this week's episode, Ali is sad.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 51 and 52 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch24-25): Tinker Toys from 2021-08-06T16:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus delve into dream psychology (not really); Rand does his best Simone Biles impersonation; Perrin has some philosophical questions; and Egwene deals with g...
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tFoH (Ch49-50): Endangered Seals from 2021-08-04T10:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Elayne pick up some wayward women; a prejudice is revealed to Nynaeve's stunned eyes; a reception is frostier than expected; and Ali recalibrates he...
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tFoH (Ch47-48): Another F*cking Leavetakings from 2021-07-28T21:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus watch the girls take their leave, again, from another place; Cerandin isn't buying what Elayne is selling; Nynaeve has absolutely no interest in wha...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch22-23): IDGAF, I'm Bela from 2021-07-23T11:00
In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, Perrin and Egwene have differing opinions on who's in charge; a furry new friend makes his debut; and our heroes get a geography lesson.
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tFoH (Ch45-46): Asmodean's Magic Pancake from 2021-07-21T14:00
In this week's episode, Mat finds himself surrounded by unwanted commitment; Rand reflects on his behavior the previous night; Moiraine is ominous; and the Tairens and Cairhienin take turns...
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tFoH (Ch43-44): The Duality of Mat from 2021-07-14T08:00
tFoH (Ch41-42): Never Be the Beef from 2021-07-07T09:00
tFoH (Ch39-40): The Delightful Delusion of Nynaeve al'Meara from 2021-06-30T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus nestle comfortably into Nynaeve's tremendously contradictory perspective; Masema totally fails the vibe check; Galad and Elayne get a dialectical ma...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch20-21): It's Never Just Fog from 2021-06-25T17:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, environmental hazards are much more hazardous than might be expected; the point-of-view changes for the first time in a long time; Nynaeve does some learning; and a ...
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tFoH (Ch37-38): You Can Be as Prudish as You Wanna Be from 2021-06-23T10:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Birgitte have a one-sided staredown; Elayne shows off a new outfit; the foulest mouth in all the Westlands shows up out of the blue; and we find ourselve...
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tFoH (Ch35-36): A Good Clavicle Is Nothing to Sneeze at from 2021-06-16T13:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve experiences consequences; Birgitte barely hides her identity; Thom and Juilin get some answers; and the Menagerie trundles towards a town.
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tFoH (Ch33-34): Crazy for Calves from 2021-06-02T13:00
In this week's episode, Nynaeve walks around and talks to people; Valan Luca continues to be the most; Petra does her best Topaz impression; and some serious sh*t goes down in Tel'...
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tFoH (Ch31-32): Is She Naked? from 2021-05-26T11:00
In this week's episode, we finally get to the legendary snow cave scene and Ali is overwhelmed with joy.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch18-19): His Name Is Literally More Death from 2021-05-21T15:00
In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, the baddies perform with variable success; Nynaeve prescribes some home remedies; Moiraine wears herself out; and Mat earns himself a shiny new nickname....
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tFoH (Ch29-30): He's Not a Darkfriend, He's a D-Bag from 2021-05-20T13:00
It's our 100th episode! Woohoo!
In this week's episode, we get inside Hadnan Kadere's head for the first (very unpleasant) time; the veracity of Lews Therin's "...
tFoH (Ch27-28): The S'redit in the Room from 2021-05-12T18:00
In this week's episode, Siuan and Gareth are reunited and it feels so uncomfortable; Min makes some connections; Logain perks up; and Gus starts questioning his dialects again.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch16-17) Mutch&Fitch's Kitchen Dishes from 2021-05-07T12:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, a jowl king makes his return; Min and Rand duck into a corner but not in a fun way; Moiraine shows off her gains; and Nynaeve firmly establishes her presence.
tFoH (Ch25-26): Who the F is Carlinya? from 2021-05-05T12:00
In this week's episode, a long-lost White Ajah sister makes her completely unexpected return; Egwene's subconscious drives a wedge between her and Ali; Moghedien adds another name to h...
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tFoH (Ch23-24) Sorilea Dabs Out of the Room from 2021-04-28T15:00
In this week's episode, a leathery-faced Wise One brooks no nonsense; Aviendha reaches a breaking point; Rand puts his foot down; and the Wise Ones are actually pretty lenient with Egwene. ...
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tFoH (Ch21-22): Doctor Bees! from 2021-04-21T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus question the legitimacy of an attack; Rand walks around and looks at people, M&M have a great time; and Moiraine is mysteriously absent.
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch14-15): Brought to You by Tangents from 2021-04-17T18:00
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus crease their foreheads as the boys decline to share sensitive information with a valuable ally; a pants-wearing lady makes her debut; a whole slew of new...
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tFoH (Ch19-20): Sex Ed With Lini from 2021-04-14T14:00
In this week's episode, Ali carves half-moons as Morgase and her new friends make a daring escape; Rand's stress level is as high as ever; Alviarin shows her true color(s); and Dhearic...
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tFoH (Ch16-18): He's a Whitecloak, Honey from 2021-04-07T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus are horrified to find that Galad has a new allegiance; Elayne's opinions on familial relations are as strong as ever; Juilin Sandar isn't fond ...
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tFoH (Ch15): This Particular Trauma from 2021-03-31T14:00
CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains detailed discussion of sexual assault both real and fictional and is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
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tFoH (Ch13-14): Niagara Falls Neckline from 2021-03-24T17:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus try out a new voice for a new circusmaster; Elayne continues to make everyone really uncomfortable; an Austrian girl makes her plays from the shadows; an...
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tFoH (Ch11-12): Am I an Idiot Savant, or Just an Idiot? from 2021-03-17T16:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus wince at the aggressively handsy townsfolk of Lugard; Siuan and Logain have competing ideas of who's in charge; Min feels superior in a way that mea...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch12-13): Who's Afraid of the Nipple Girl? from 2021-03-12T15:00
In this week's TEOTW Redux Episode, Ali and Gus ponder of the relative merits and demerits of Moiraine's style of leadership and persuasion; Egwene makes an exciting new discovery but ...
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tFoH (Ch8-10): Alabamelayne from 2021-03-10T09:00
In this week's episode, Elayne acts really really goddamn weird towards Thom and Ali hates everything about it; Nynaeve continues her endless struggle against rapid transit; the girls try t...
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tFoH (Ch6-7): Someone Needs to Check on Avendesora from 2021-03-03T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali continues to whipsaw on her opinions on Rand and Moiraine; Mat's tryst is rudely interrupted by some most unkind canines; Egwene has a pretty terrible read ...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch10-11): A Man Who Is a Bat from 2021-02-26T16:00
In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus waffle over which of Moiraine's new charges is acting wisely and which is acting the fool; Thom and Egwene are masters of disguise, or m...
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tFoH (Ch4-5): A Sorority, but With Spears from 2021-02-24T07:00
In this week's episode, Ali reveals a dramatic evolution in her opinion on a certain character; Rand is surrounded by folks who want something from him, while his own goals are fairly strai...
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tFoH (Ch2-3): The Oosquai Squat from 2021-02-17T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus endure a great deal of recapping exposition; Rand doubles and triples down on his distrust of Moiraine, but does demonstrate a better understanding of th...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch8-9): The Fast and the Furious - Linguistic Drift from 2021-02-15T11:00
In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus are overjoyed to see Moiraine prove her effectiveness to the villagers once again, only to be dismayed by their egregious rebuttals; Lan has ...
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tFoH (Prol-Ch1): Gareth"Zaddy"Bryne from 2021-02-03T13:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus dive headfirst into The Fires of Heaven to find that Ali's joking prediction about the first line was absolutely correct; a curvaceous character wit...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch6-7): Cloak Dudes, Green Men, and Trees of Life from 2021-01-29T19:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus discuss boilerplate fantasy tropes; Rand learns some unpleasant and unwelcome information; Nynaeve reaches her limit; and Moiraine and Lan are revealed t...
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tSR Finale Part 3 (The Waste): They're Smuggling Wetlanders in Wayfair Cabinets from 2021-01-27T07:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus raise their eyebrows at the Shaido's faulty logic; Couladin displays his utter failure to live up to Gaul's standard; Rand raises the roof (and a f...
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tSR Finale Part 2 (Two Rivers): Do Not Ever F*ck With a Mom from 2021-01-26T07:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus finally lay to rest the definition of "phalanx"; Dain Bornhald finds that what he thought was rock bottom was actually about as high as he was gonn...
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tSR Finale Part 1 (Tanchico): Good Lord Moggy This Isn't Very Women-Supporting-Women Of You from 2021-01-25T07:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus raise their eyebrows at the durability of Elayne's feet; Nynaeve makes some false equivalencies, but she also comes to terms with the nature of a certai...
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Ranking The Forsaken from 2021-01-23T16:00
As voted on by our Patrons, we are thrilled to present to you Ali's current ranking of the Forsaken! Today, we'll go through each of the Forsaken and judge them based on four pieces of...
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tSR (Ch51-53): What Are You Doing, Step-Wisdom? from 2021-01-20T18:00
In today's episode, Nynaeve makes an unpleasant discovery about a seeming friend; Bayle Domon sees more than he expects, and Egeanin doesn't mind as much as she thought she might; an A...
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tSR (Ch48-50): A Bull in a Cultural China Shop from 2021-01-18T07:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus are running out of patience for Rand's attention span almost as quickly as Aviendha is; Couladin tries some shit, but it doesn't work out for him; ...
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch4-5): Master Bard from 2021-01-15T15:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus watch a staredown between two folks who seem to have a better idea of what's going on than the rest of the crew; juggling is in vogue; Tam has but a scratch; an...
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tSR (Ch47): This Is the Worst Day of My Life from 2021-01-13T10:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus are devastated by the desecration of a revered and long-respected position of leadership and the heinous invasion of the physical grounds thereof, and fear f...
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tSR (Ch45-46): You Can't Say That Any More, Grandpa from 2021-01-11T08:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus are saddened but not surprised by the plight of the Tinkers; Perrin gets a crash course in administration and leadership; Aram makes a swift about-face in hi...
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The Straw Haired Chits Discuss the Badass Women of the Wheel from 2021-01-08T09:00
Welcome to an extra-special collaboration featuring Lesley of STUCK ON ARRAKIS and Aradia of WOT SPOILERS and BEYOND EARTH SPOILERS! Today, the Straw Haired Chits are picking up where we left of...
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tSR (Ch43-44): A Good Old-Fashioned Stick-Biting from 2021-01-06T09:00
In today's episode, Ali and Gus struggle against Perrin's insistence that he take responsibility for everything that goes wrong and nothing that goes right; Alanna performs some major ...
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tSR (Ch41-42): The Tiganza is Just WAP from 2021-01-04T09:00
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TEOTW REDUX (Ch2-3): Short Girl Energy from 2021-01-03T16:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus make the acquaintance of several more folks in the Two Rivers and some new arrivals as well, as folks prep for Bel Tine and Winternight. Padan Fain has a glint in hi...
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tSR (Ch39-40): My Grandmother Claims She Can Kill People With Her Thumb from 2020-12-30T15:00
In this week's episode, Elayne limits herself to a single cup of wine, makes some wild assertions about her mother and Berelain, and experiences some rough treatment at the hands of her fri...
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WOT Song Are You? from 2020-12-25T06:00
Welcome to our December bonus episode, wherein Ali and Gus break down fifty-one WOT characters, and match them to their inner holiday song. Follow along on the WOTmas playlist here: https://open...
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tSR (Ch37-38): The Bad Egg from 2020-12-23T06:00
Video of our time with Malkier Talks' WOTAHOLIDAY stream here!
Check out our discussion with Innkeeper Hatch at The Dusty Wheel
TEOTW REDUX (Prol-Ch1): A Magic Keg Stand of Epic Proportions from 2020-12-18T20:00
Welcome to our THE EYE OF THE WORLD reread! This serves both as an alternate entry point for new readers who want to listen to our thoughts on THE EYE OF THE WORLD while they're stil...
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tSR (Ch35-36): The Jeffrey Toobin School of Thought from 2020-12-15T14:00
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tSR (Ch31-32): Peak Dad Energy from 2020-12-02T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus meet the men responsible for Rand and Mat's upbringing; Perrin , Marin and Verin are all in a room together and it makes Ali's head hurt; Dain ...
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Who's Done The Deed? from 2020-11-26T08:00
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast contains EXPLICIT discussion of sex and sexuality.
Welcome to November's Bonus Episode! Thanks to the generous support of our Patro...
tSR (Ch29-30): The Lowest Aybara from 2020-11-25T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus experience The Big Sad with Perrin; Faile begins to demonstrate some emotional maturity; we find a new Best Fictional Mom ever; and a couple of color-shi...
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tSR (Ch27-28): Therapy Party! from 2020-11-20T15:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY 5!
In today's episode, Ali and Gus cringe as Perrin and Faile exchange blows; Gaul's got jokes for days; a not-that-mysterious woman chats with Perrin...
tSR (Ch25-26): A Hard Three Thousand Years from 2020-11-19T15:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY 4!
In today's episode, Ali and Gus take a stroll through the glass columns with Rand as he explores the Aiel's storied history.
Also, we get...
tSR (Ch23-24): Cool It, Coolant! from 2020-11-18T13:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY 3!
In today's episode, Egwene feels left out as Rand, Mat, Aviendha and Moiraine are given priority over her while meeting some new friends; some people ge...
tSR (Ch21-22): Get This Woman a Stool from 2020-11-17T14:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY TWO!
In today's episode, Moiraine needs a boost but shares her opinions anyway; Rand makes a lot of proclamations that may or may not be pretty darn wise; ...
tSR (Ch19-20): Dolphins Are Interesting, Boobs Are Boring from 2020-11-16T15:00
SURPRISE! IT'S ANOTHER FIVE EPISODE WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES!
In today's episode, Ali and Gus spend a lot of time among the Sea Folk; Elayne's ethnocentrism is showing; Nynae...
tSR (Ch17-18): The Broody Bunch from 2020-11-11T17:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus hold their breath as Thom and Moiraine spend some alone time together (it doesn't go anywhere); Min tries desperately to hold onto her cover despite...
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tSR (Ch15-16): Bingo Bongo Let's Get the Blondo from 2020-11-04T11:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus follow Mat on a perhaps ill-advised journey for knowledge; Elayne needs to put her phone away after midnight; Lan has some very strong feelings that he&a...
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tSR (Ch13-14): Chillian from 2020-10-28T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus join Mat as he tries really hard to make a decision and just can't seem to do so; Perrin, on the other hand, knows exactly what to do and where to g...
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tSR (Ch11-12): What the Heck is a Blouse? from 2020-10-21T14:00
ALI WATCHES WINTER DRAGON LINK https://youtu.be/hC0I62enjPg
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In this week's episode, Ali and Gus help Egwene puzzle out her...
tSR (Ch9-10): Lock Her in Horny Jail from 2020-10-14T11:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus are rejoined by the thirstiest of the Forsaken; Rand runs into some inner boundaries he didn't know that he had; fire swords are way less useful tha...
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tSR (Ch7-8): Rand's Chastity Belt from 2020-10-07T13:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus join Egwene and Elayne as they hit Rand with a one-two punch of breakup & makeup; Rand tries his best to keep his emotions in check, but some pinchin...
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tSR (Ch5-6): Prophecy Time! from 2020-09-30T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus spend a full hour recapping every single prophecy, dream and viewing that Ali has seen thus far; Egwene and Nynaeve have some questions; Moiraine is gett...
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tSR (Ch3-4): Perpetual Humanity Problems from 2020-09-23T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus find Perrin acting jealous and Faile responding tit for tat; Rand has a tough time taking direction; Lan and Rhuarc have the same sense of humor; and Mat...
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tSR (Ch1-2): Stabby Spin-The-Bottle from 2020-09-16T15:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus dive headfirst into The Shadow Rising only to crash right into most of Ali's least favorite characters; Min's back in action, b...
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The Straw Haired Chits Discuss The Dragon Reborn from 2020-09-15T10:00
In today's bonus episode, Ali and Gus are joined by Lesley from Stuck On Arrakis and Aradia from WOT Spoilers to discuss the first three books, our personal histories with...
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tDR Finale: The Thirteenth Wheel from 2020-09-09T15:00
In this week's mega-episode, Ali and Gus bring the gang back together in Tear; Juilin Sandar has his ups and downs; Thom self-quarantines; Mat experiments with pyrotechnics; Perrin gets PG-...
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tDR Finale TEASER: Ali's Reaction from 2020-09-02T11:00
THIS TEASER CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE DRAGON REBORN.
DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED THE DRAGON REBORN.
SERIOUSLY.
Ali and Gus ma...
tDR (Ch48-49): YEAST! from 2020-08-26T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus have some qualms with Egwene's inability to apologize; Nynaeve does some excellent sleight of tongue; Mat is pretty bad at Stones/Go; Comar embraces...
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tDR (Ch46-47): Prime Cougar Age from 2020-08-19T16:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus join Mat as he commits a B&E and comes face to face with Gaebril himself (who may or may not be Rahvin); the Forsaken continue their internal quibbli...
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tDR (Ch44-45): That's Feminism! from 2020-08-14T22:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY FIVE
In today's episode, Ali and Gus grapple with the idea that there might be such a thing as evil dogs; Zarine dives headfirst into a very dangerous situ...
tDR (Ch42-43): Mean Green Zarine Machine from 2020-08-14T00:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES Day FOUR!
In today's episode, Ali and Gus find themselves in a city full of very, VERY angry people; Zarine is TOTALLY not flirting with Perrin; Moiraine drama...
tDR (Ch40-41): We're Gonna Get Sued from 2020-08-12T19:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY THREE!
In today's episode, Ali lets her inner musician fly; Mat does heroic deeds and ogles a hot (in more than one way) lady; Perrin gets in some fights t...
tDR (Ch38-39): Hyper Beam Ruined Balefire For Me from 2020-08-11T21:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY TWO
In today's episode, Gus frantically tries to get the Aiel accent right; Ali makes some bold predictions about a new Aiel character; Nynaeve is always a...
tDR (Ch36-37): Perriet the Spy from 2020-08-10T20:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES DAY ONE
In today's episode Ali and Gus join Perrin for the world's worst nap; Ali's least favorite temptress rears her not-so-ugly head again; Rand m...
tDR (Ch34-35): Maybe He Has a Magnum Dong from 2020-08-05T17:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus explore awkward situations with Perrin; the Aiel get a new voice; Faile jumps into the scene; and Moiraine gets comfortable.
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tDR (Ch32-33): Racist Fish from 2020-07-29T16:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus deal with a lot of people who have a lot of terrible opinions about people who are different from themselves; Mat goes from King of the Hexayahtzees to a...
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tDR (Ch30-31): A Sh*tload of Chicken from 2020-07-23T13:00
This episode was delayed due to some personal issues. Thank you for your patience :)
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus rejoin Mat (and his newfound liberty) as he fleec...
tDR (Ch28-29): Dovie Dovie Dodecahedron from 2020-07-15T16:00
In this week's episode, Elayne's dimples fail her for the first time; Mat makes a promise that he means to keep; Laras pushes the limits of kitchen sanitation; and a horrible truth is ...
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tDR (Ch26-27): I'd Rather Die than Share a Twin Bed from 2020-07-08T12:00
Check out our collaboration with Stuck On Arrakis HERE!<...
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tDR (Ch24-25): Oh, Are We Killing the Poor? from 2020-07-01T12:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus see the triumphant return of Ali's favorite character (you know who I mean); Mat maybe is a little less of a trash king than Ali had thought; Lanfea...
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tDR (Ch21-23): Is She About to Be Julius Caesar'd? from 2020-06-24T19:00
In this week's extra long episode, Ali and Gus join Egwene as she spends some time with a lot of dusty old bones and one excitable old Aes Sedai; string theory and Schrodinger get tossed ar...
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tDR (Ch19-20): Unearned Confidence from 2020-06-19T13:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES: DAY FIVE OF FIVE
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In today's episode, Ali and Gus bring their week of wheel takes to a close with a brand new point of view character;...
tDR (Ch17-18): Magic Croissants from 2020-06-18T18:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES: DAY FOUR OF FIVE
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In today's episode, Ali and Gus watch Elaida act almost as sketchy as Sheriam; Egwene wrestles with her desire to bl...
tDR (Ch15-16): The"I'm Hot"Defense from 2020-06-17T18:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES: DAY THREE OF FIVE
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In today's episode, Ali and Gus need to get a room; Galad is unaware of the effect he has on women; a Gray Man show...
tDR (Ch13-14): Big Karen Energy from 2020-06-16T16:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES: DAY TWO OF FIVE
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In today's episode, Ali and Gus join the Wonder Girls as they learn of their upcoming punishments (and rewards); Siua...
tDR (Ch11-12): Such a Red from 2020-06-15T20:00
THAT'S RIGHT, IT'S A COMPLETELY UNANNOUNCED #WEEKOFWHEELTAKES!!!! Five episodes coming your way this week!
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In today's episode, Ali and Gus navig...
tDR (Ch9-10): Egwene al'Vere, Trauma Dumpster from 2020-06-10T17:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus snuggle with an old, furry friend; Mat does his best doormat impression; Dain Bornhald flails (at least according to Ali); and the Wonder Girls manage to...
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tDR (Ch7-8): Cheese and Weariness from 2020-06-03T13:00
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tDR (Ch5-6): What to Expect When You're Expecting Tarmon Gai'don from 2020-05-27T14:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus watch Perrin go full beast mode (in a lot of ways), Loial does his best Treebeard impression, Rand gets moody, and Mat is nowhere to be seen. We also dis...
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tDR (Ch2-4): Teleporning from 2020-05-20T17:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus blast their way past the recap chapters, Perrin ponders his situation while Rand mopes, Ali pulls out all the stops to try to figure out who Ishamael mig...
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tDR (Prol-Ch1): Nine Inch Nialls from 2020-05-13T22:00
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus dive headfirst into THE DRAGON REBORN only to slam into some whitecloaks and a myrddraal; Ali is thrilled at the thought that she might have finally foun...
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tGH Finale Part 3: A Sinister Line and an Irish Goodbye from 2020-05-08T18:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES FOUR (Part 5)
In the final part of our finale to THE GREAT HUNT, Ali revels in her revelations and bemoans her mistakes; Min's mind is telling her no but her b...
tGH Finale Part 2: Rackin'up Trauma Points from 2020-05-07T16:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES FOUR (Part 4)
In today's episode, Ali and Gus lament the idiocy of the whitecloaks (all of them), discuss some old memes that have very little relevance to the...
tGH Finale Part 1: Ingtar's Dating Life from 2020-05-06T16:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES FOUR (Part 3)
In today's episode (WHICH CONTAINS SPOILERS THROUGH THE END OF THE BOOK), Ali and Gus cover which of Ali's predictions for tGH were accurate...
tGH (Ch43-44): What Is WRONG With Domon's Grandmother? from 2020-05-05T11:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES FOUR (Part 2 of 5)
In today's episode Ali and Gus spend some time away from Renna, Bayle Domon continues his descent into complete incomprehensibility, and Ali...
tGH (Ch41-42): Is That a VELOCIRAPTOR?! from 2020-05-04T12:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES FOUR (Part 1 of 5)
In today's episode Renna solidifies her place in the pantheon of Ali's Least Favorite Characters Ever, Ingtar starts getting sketchy, an...
tGH (Ch38-40): The Worst Study Abroad Ever from 2020-04-29T21:00
In this week's episode, Ali is (spoilers) thoroughly shaken by a revelation, The Wonder Girls go on a cross-countr...
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tGH (Ch36-37): The Flicker Challenge from 2020-04-24T18:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES THREE (Part 4 of 4)
In today's episode, Ali and Gus cannot get over how adorable Loial is when he's thinking about Erith, Michael Kramer blows Ali's m...
tGH (Ch34-35): Live by the Dae, Die by the Dae from 2020-04-23T13:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES THREE (Part 3 of 4)
In today's episode, Ali is disappointed at having been right about someone's retirement plans, Padan Fain makes a lot of incorrect ass...
tGH (Ch32-33): The Real Housewives of Cairhien from 2020-04-22T17:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES THREE (Part 2 of 4)
In today's episode we spend some time with the outrageously thirsty Cairhienin nobility, Rand realizes that he actually knows even less abo...
tGH (Ch30-31): Chekhov's Nuke from 2020-04-21T21:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES THREE (Part 1 of 4*)
In today's episode, Ali and Gus return to Ali's least favorite city, where the gang gets back together and Ali has second thoughts abo...
tGH (Ch29): Free the Leash Kids! from 2020-04-15T16:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus meet the Seanchan, get into discussions about accents and dialects, and applaud Bayle Domon for his doo-be-doo-be-doo refrain of IT DO NO BE MY BUSINESS.
Ma...
tGH (Ch27-28): That Building Was Not Adequately Fireproofed from 2020-04-10T14:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus have the misfortune of once again encountering Selene, a whole new culture is introduced (or at least the glimmers of one), and Ali laments the inadequate lengths th...
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tGH (Ch25-26): Why is it RUMPLED, Robert?! from 2020-04-09T14:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus reconnoiter with yet another old friend, Ali's worst fears about Cairhien are confirmed and bring about some deeply buried eyepatch-related trauma from middle s...
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tGH (Ch24): Rockin'Romper from 2020-04-08T12:00
In this episode Ali and Gus celebrate the Return of a particularly thirsty queen, Ali relishes the fact that some of her theories might be bearing fruit, and we spend some time discussing the ni...
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tGH (Ch23): I'm a Sucker for Gold Stars from 2020-04-07T14:00
WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES, DAY 2 (of 5)!
In this episode, Ali and Gus join Nynaeve on a journey through some arches, find a hairstyle that might just be worse than the hairstyle they discuss...
tGH (Ch22): Moist for Translation from 2020-04-06T11:00
WELCOME TO ANOTHER WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES! We got so much positive feedback about our first Week of Wheel Takes that, once again, we're uploading an episode EVERY WEEKDAY THIS WEEK!
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tGH (Ch20-21): The Worst Hairstyle of All Time from 2020-04-01T16:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali discuss some of the cultural styles that Jordan drew on for Cairhien and the Borderlands, Ali realizes that "Cairhien" is spelled "Cairhien", and...
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tGH (Ch19): The METAL Chest from 2020-03-27T19:00
For the fifth and final episode of the WEEK OF WHEEL TAKES, which Ali and Gus recorded very late at night, we go completely off the rails and collapse into giggles during a discussion of a chest...
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tGH (Ch17-18): Thank God for that Old Pervert from 2020-03-26T16:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali analyze the geographical layout of Tar Valon, lean really heavily on our podcast's "explicit" tag, and get into the nitty gritty of different peoples&...
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tGH (Ch15-16): Counterargument: Shut Up from 2020-03-25T15:00
In this episode Gus and Ali deal with the return of a particularly fiery adversary, get deep into a discussion of free will versus fate in the multiverse of the Wheel of Time, chat for a while a...
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tGH (Ch13-14): He's Like a Sexy Pacha from 2020-03-24T14:00
In this episode Gus and Ali spend some time theorizing about wolfbrothers (and wolfsisters), Ali offers a look into the entertainment that defined her childhood, and Gus continues to draw parall...
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tGH (Ch11-12): D*cks Out for Duty from 2020-03-23T10:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali address sibling (and close friend) rivalry, chat about where some of Ali's favorite characters might find themselves in a few books, and try to figure out the t...
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tGH (Ch9-10): With My Right Hand, With My Left Hand, With My Eyes Closed, In The Dark... from 2020-02-27T02:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali get way into extended metaphors about swords (it's pretty much what you'd expect), Ali celebrates the semi-triumphant return of "Patches al'Tarmo...
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tGH (Ch8): Tai'shar Shienar Is A Great Tongue Twister from 2020-02-20T01:00
In this episode Gus and Ali discover that explaining to a farm boy that he's Satan-Jesus is a little more complicated than just saying, "hey, you're Satan-Jesus", Gus mis-rem...
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tGH (Ch6-7): Blood Blood Blood, Blood Blood Blood from 2020-02-18T00:00
In this episode Gus comes clean on his deceptive Aes Sedai style trickery towards Ali as they discuss the escape of a renowned comedian, Ali falls in love with Verin as she wades knee-deep throu...
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tGH (Ch4-5): Here, Smoke This Coat from 2020-02-06T21:00
In this episode Ali and Gus ponder the confirmed existence of the Black Ajah, compare the White Tower to a popular ABC reality television show, and Ali makes some guesses as to who might be the ...
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tGH (Prol-Ch3): Wailing and Quailing and Flailing and Snailing from 2020-01-28T20:00
In this episode Gus and Ali reveal how little they know about Greek life as they discuss a Darkfriend Social, and the target of Ali's ire begins to shift in an unexpected direction as Egwen...
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TEOTW (4 of 4): I Can't Believe it's Not Tainted! from 2020-01-08T17:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali follow the gang past black wind, Ultimate Crab Man Padan Fain, and the mysterious "stick" to encounter a tree-man and some old creepy perverts in the middl...
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TEOTW (3 of 4): Oh, So You Did EVERYTHING I Told You NOT To Do from 2020-01-01T12:00
In this episode, Ali and Gus cover the gang's adventures (and misadventures) in Caemlyn, meeting new characters, re-encountering old ones, and perhaps hinting at ones to come, and Ali is in...
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TEOTW (2 of 4): Else Grinwell Cannot be Contained from 2019-12-22T15:00
In this episode, Gus and Ali continue through THE EYE OF THE WORLD and discuss why you should never split the party, following Rand and Mat, Perrin and Egwene, and Nynaeve, Moiraine, and Lan on ...
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TEOTW (1 of 4): Did he Coach your T-Ball Team, Rand? from 2019-12-10T16:00
Welcome to Wheel Takes, a podcast all about Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME! In this episode, Gus (who has read the books) and Ali, his fiancee (who has read one of the books) talk about...
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TEOTW (1 of 4): Did he Coach your T-Ball Team, Rand? from 2019-12-10T16:00
Welcome to Wheel Takes, a podcast all about Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME! In this episode, Gus (who has read the books) and Ali, his fiancee (who has read one of the books) talk about...
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TEOTW (1 of 4): Did he Coach your T-Ball Team, Rand? from 2019-12-10T16:00
Welcome to Wheel Takes, a podcast all about Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME! In this episode, Gus (who has read the books) and Ali, his fiancee (who has read one of the books) talk about...
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