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The Wheel Of Time
Aes Sedai
Wheel Of Time
Knife Of Dreams
Lanfear
Egwene
Sean Chan
Rand Al'thor
Dark One
Moraine
Nynaeve
Black Aja
Suan Sanche
Rand
Forsaken
Egwene Al'vere
Torture
Ishamayel
White Cloaks
Suroth

A deep dive into the hidden meaning, identity, and motivation in the story of The Wheel of Time. Designed for readers who have finished the series and are looking for more understanding without memorizing all the different Aes Sedai.

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Latest Episodes

(00:00:00) Shanna’har & Partings, and a Meeting - Towers of Midnight chapters 16 & 17 - EP554

(00:31:07) chapter 17

Faile reflects on her growth arc into a mature adult, Perrin rehashes his backstory, Mat pranks Joline, and Elayne negotiates the ... more

Egwene has unrealistic expectations of punctuality in the World of Dreams, the Taint is comparable to an industrial accident, and we spend far too much time researching questions that have no answers.

The rest of the cast gets to react to ZenJesusRand, Alanna vanishes by means unknown (and her other warder is also missing), new visions shed no new light on the plot, Tam is the best dad, and Aradia has an unimportant announcement about the Patreon ... more

Perrin and Galad meet, Elayne receives the infamous letter from Mat.

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Recent Guests

Steve Barnstown
Fellow podcaster and guest on WoT Spoilers
Sweet Child of Time
Episode: Tangent of Dreams - EP510
Jon Algen
A guest who has helped with editing and production of the podcast
Episode: A Cup of Kaf & The Importance of Dyelin - Knife of Dreams chapter 34 & 35 - EP507
Margeau Graybill
Longtime listener and participant in audio podcasts.
Margeau has to die
Episode: Attending Elaida - Knife of Dreams chapter 25 - EP498
Abby Goldsmith
Author of Majority, an epic sci-fi book with superpowers
Podium Publishing
Episode: Embers Falling on Dry Grass - Knife of Dreams prologue (part 2: Suroth POV) - Ep477

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 773 ratings
  • Best pod to augment your reread!

    The name of the pod is the perfect description. The hosts dig deep into each chapter and are very knowledgeable. Even on rereads I lose the thread sometimes and this pod keeps me grounded. Above everything, the passion the hosts have for this series and RJ shines through.

    In response to negative reviews. Yes, there is a transition period when Aradia took Patrick’s place. Trust me, keep listening and Aradia will quickly earn your adoration. She is very smart, witty, and puts a lot of effort into... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maestag42
    United States2 months ago
  • Lost the plot a bit

    I’ve listened to this whole series over the years. I binged most of it as I only found it after I had gone the WoT series a couple of times. Then finally caught up and listen fortnightly. To be clear it’s a really good podcast.. up until they get to the Brandon Sanderson books.

    At that point they spend far too much time pointing out every single thing they don’t like about Sanderson’s character choices and style. The criticism is often valid. But it was made at the point in the series when th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Manofthematch ffdjj
    United States6 months ago
  • Tedious

    Goes downhill as they let their performative prejudices show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I stand with JK Rowling
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Potentially the finest WoT cast out there

    Stylish. Intelligent. Engaging.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I stand with JK Rowling
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Honest people loving on a great series

    That’s it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Book-lbs
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find that the enlightening discussions enhance their understanding of the series, while others wish for a return to earlier formats that prioritized direct narrative analysis.
Overall sentiment shows a strong connection to the hosts and a nostalgic value placed on earlier episodes.
Critiques often focus on recent changes in hosting and content direction, indicating a divide among long-time listeners.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's deep analysis and detailed breakdown of characters and plots.
Some express frustration with the political tangents that veer away from the core content of the Wheel of Time series.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#159
Norway/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#171
New Zealand/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#238
Sweden/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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A Force of Light - The Gathering Storm chapter 37 - EP534
Q: What happens to Rand's emotional state due to the actions he takes?
Rand becomes increasingly nihilistic and ruthless, distancing himself from his relationships and adopting a forsaken mentality.
An Offer and a Departure & A Box Opens - The Gathering Storm chapters 13-14 - EP521
Q: What is the focus of today's episode?
The focus is on Gawyn's character development and the relationships with other key characters like Sleet and Cadsuane, exploring themes of loyalty and identity.
Embers Falling on Dry Grass - Knife of Dreams prologue (part 2: Suroth POV) - Ep477
Q: What is the journey that led you to writing this book?
After being inspired by The Wheel of Time, Abby Goldsmith serialized her sci-fi book, Majority, online before getting a publisher.
WoTS Tangents compilation: TEOTW, TGH, & TDR
Q: When are y'all going to consult the glossaries for pronunciation guides?
We might not, as we prefer our own pronunciation and reading habits based on the audiobooks and our interpretations.
WoTS Tangents compilation: TEOTW, TGH, & TDR
Q: What are you most looking forward to in The Dragon Reborn?
I am excited to see how the backstory unfolds, particularly the Aiel culture and characters shifting perspectives from Rand.

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