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The Black Tower Podcast: A Wheel of Time Podcast

Black Tower Podcast
The Wheel Of Time
Wheel Of Time
Aes Sedai
Jordancon
Rand Al'thor
Trollocs
Rhuidean
Moraine
Aiel
Dragon Reborn
One Power
Silviana
Bayle Domon
Androl
Amazon
Matt
Channeling
Alida
Myrddraal
Finn

Making mostly full spoiler content since October 2018, the Black Tower Podcast focuses on topics ranging from cultures to characters to metaphysics across the entirety of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Born out of a love for the books and an appreciation for its nuance, these folks get together weekly to discuss all of the things that make us love this series.

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Latest Episodes

The Dragon Reborn saved the world... but he also made some spectacularly bad decisions.

This week, Andrew and Josh take a look at Rand al'Thor's biggest mistakes throughout The Wheel of Time. From trusting the wrong people to choices that nearly sha... more

Was Alanna’s bonding of Rand a cruel violation… or a necessary thread woven by the Pattern itself?

This week on the Black Tower Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most controversial moments in The Wheel of Time and debate whether Alanna’s actions... more

We know the The Wheel of Time turns, leaving memories that become legend, but what if those memories... are the ability to channel the One Power itself? What could happen to make channeling disappear — temporarily or almost completely — in another Ag... more

Some The Wheel of Time characters had incredible setups… and painful payoffs. This week, Andrew, Josh, and Reese break down the biggest character assassinations in Wheel of Time — from wasted potential and repetitive arcs to characters the story may ... more

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Tamser Al-Norm
Public service announcer, affiliated with The Dusty Wheel or The Black Tower Podcast
The Dusty Wheel / The Black Tower Podcast
Episode: Corporate Wants you to Find the Difference Between These Two Organizations | S7 Ep. 25
Tamser Al Norm
Public service announcements guest
The Dusty Wheel
Episode: Your Roomba Was an Angreal | S7 Ep. 23
Athan Mahal
Guest (joined by Black Tower on Official Black Tower Business)
The Black Tower Podcast
Episode: The Secret to Mat Cauthon’s Power | S7 Ep. 19
Rebecca Sedai
Co-host from North Harbor Podcast
North Harbor Podcast
Episode: Bain & Chiad: Bonded in Battle and Sisterhood | S6 Ep. 38
Beth Domon
Twitch streamer and host of Delving the Chronicles Podcast
Delving the Chronicles Podcast
Episode: My Still Aged Grandmother (ft. Beth Domon) | S6 Ep. 17
Reese Sedai
Guest and commentator on Wheel of Time themes
The Black Tower Podcast
Episode: Are You There Lews? (ft. Reese Sedai) | S6 Ep. 13
Rob from Malkier Talks
A popular content creator focused on Wheel of Time cooking and community events.
Malkier Talks
Episode: The Chosen Talents (ft. MalkierTalks) | S6 Ep. 11
Koala Sedai
A Wheel of Time enthusiast and contributor to the fandom
Episode: Games? WoT Games? - S5 e29
London River
A fan and commentator on The Wheel of Time series
Episode: do you smeeeeeellllllll what the sniffer is sniffin??? | S5 ep27

Hosts

Reese Mahal
Co-host of The Black Tower Podcast; analyzes lore, governance, and character arcs
Andrew Mahal
Host and co-host; discusses cosmology, technology vs magic, and worldbuilding

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Dudes Being Dudes

    Nothing new here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Designprisms
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoy the content

    Hey guys, I found and recently started listening to the show and have enjoyed the content. Very fun and funny and luckily not re-read driven. Can’t wait to check out the archives. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaney17
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun and detailed dive into the series covering a wide range of topics. Love it!

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States4 years ago
  • Very Entertaining and Informative

    Fun and detailed dive into the series covering a wide range of topics. Love it!

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States4 years ago
  • Casual listener beware

    The most frustrating podcasts for me are when the hosts constantly talk over each other. I want to love this podcast so much, I finally finished the books and was so stoked to finally be able to listen to The Black Tower. But as a casual listener, it’s just frustrating. These guys talk over each other continuously, the tangents are inside jokes I don’t understand and after ten minutes I have no idea what is going on or if they’ll ever return to the point.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Smokeitman
    United States4 years ago

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Casual listener beware: fans note chaotic discussions and inside jokes.
Enjoy the content: fans praise humor and accessibility.
Just get to the point!: listeners criticize lack of focus and structure.
Dudes Being Dudes: negative quick-hit feedback on tone and structure.

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Why Rhuidean Is Randland’s Most Important City (Pt. 2) | S7 Ep. 11
Q: Do you think that the pattern itself ensured that Rhuidean would survive until Rand could arrive?
Listeners are prompted to consider the extent of the pattern's role in Rhuidean's significance.
Why Rhuidean Is Randland’s Most Important City (Pt. 2) | S7 Ep. 11
Q: Why does the pattern seem to intervene quietly and subtly in Rhuidean?
The discussion suggests that Rhuidean's significance lies in its tests of identity and leadership, indicating a deeper power at play within the pattern.
The Cost of Balance: What the Creator Allows, the Pattern Endures | S7 Ep. 1
Q: Would you accept a world that continues to exist, knowing that it means that your pain winds up fueling the next age to come?
It's complicated; while I don't want to live in pain for the sake of others, if that suffering leads to a better future, it could be seen as worthwhile.
The Cost of Balance: What the Creator Allows, the Pattern Endures | S7 Ep. 1
Q: Does the creator care about people starving, let's say, because starvation is a big issue?
The creator likely cares more about whether health is maintained rather than individual suffering from starvation.
The Cost of Power: What the One Power Takes from You | S6 Ep. 36
Q: Would you want the One Power and could you channel for free?
Yes, I think it is possible to be a channeler and be a good person.

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A speculative, theory-driven roundtable focused on deep Wheel of Time lore, with episodes spanning cosmology, character arcs, governance, and technology-versus-magic. Hosts riff on what-if scenarios, fan theories, and cross-media comparisons, often mixing humor with rigorous text-driven critique. The format emphasizes long-form discussion, topical curiosities, and community-led questions, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy detailed worldbuilding, lively banter, and provocative takes on beloved characters and institutions.

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