Tar Valon Or Bust

We asked our Patreon supporters to call in to share their thoughts on the Wheel of Time TV show's finale (and any other thoughts on the show in general) and we can't wait for you to listen to them! Enjoy, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn figure out how they feel about the finale as they dig into Rand and Moiraine's relationship, alllllll of the big changes in the show vs. the books, some Princess Bride digressions, and some big questions about what happens next. And find Jon Negroni's illuminating interview with Rafe Judkins right here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dive into the best cold-open of the season so far, some big reveals, some "thanks I hate it" moments, more gushing about Lan and Nynaeve, and the questions sparked by this penultimate episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti interviews Rosamund Pike (Moiraine) and Hammed Animashaun (Loial) back to back in this very special episode of Tar Valon or Bust, in partnership with The Nerds of Color . Find out where Rosamund says Moiraine and Siuan's fisherman shack is, who Hammed thought he was auditioning to play, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn are very into some new character dynamics, are very stressed out about what happens next, and very excited by how the show is developing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn argue about character motivations but agree wholeheartedly on Egwene’s awesomeness, the introduction of a much-beloved character, Lan’s big crush, and the weirdness of the focus on Stepin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their favorite episode yet, “The Dragon Reborn,” Jenn and Preeti contemplate the visuals of channeling, Logain (!!!!), more dagger! Mat, and Lan and Nynaeve being The Absolute Best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn have very different reading experiences with the final chapters of The Shadow Rising, and dig into the Forsaken's machinations, Rand's traps, and various pronunciation shenanigans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we meet dagger! Mat, Lan and Nynaeve have all the chemistry in the world, and lots of other things happen in Episode 3, “A Place of Safety.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dig into pacing, info-dumps, Shadar Logoth, and the triumphant return of [redacted] in Episode 2, “Shadow’s Waiting." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dig into what the show gets really right (Mat! Moiraine and Lan! Divided skirts and braids!) and really wrong (including a brand new fridging) in “Leavetaking,” its first episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Preeti and Jenn for some frustration about chapters that go in circles, speculation about Lord Luc, and a TON of pop-culture references including Twilight and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode rife with technical and mental difficulties (most of which we tried to edit out but JUST IN CASE please forgive us any that were left in), Jenn and Preeti dig into what the hell Jordan thinks he's doing with Perrin, who is this Slayer guy anyway, why is Nynaeve being so irritating, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn go on a long trek in the Aiel Waste with Rand and Mat, become Trolloc hunters! with Perrin, get a quick 'what are the baddies up to?' session, and hang out with Nynaeve and Elayne in Tanchico. It's all so much. Plus, they chat through the teaser clip for the tv show! Find Preeti's write up on the NYCC panel right here: https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/22717023/wheel-of-time-tv...

Preeti and Jenn go hard into the Aiel origin story, and then have a lot of "not so favorite" feelings about some Perrin chapters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn, despite wanting to pretend that a certain chapter never happened, found A LOT to talk about including: Mat and Rand, Bros5Ever; our first interactions with the Sea Folk; what is Moiraine thinking THIS TIME; and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we have Big Feelings and Big Questions about the newly released Wheel of Time trailer! Links: Trailer Screenrant's breakdown (SPOILERS!) Preeti's piece in Elle about The Green Knight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn have a few Favorite (Lanfear! Mat!), and a fair number of Not So Favorite (cat fights, POV whatnow), moments in these chapters, but surprisingly don't hate Rand yet. They also make some googley eyes at that Entertainment Weekly spread! Entertainment Weekly First Look at The Wheel of Time Elle Magazine: Finally, a Seat at the Round Table Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Jenn and Preeti have arrived at book 4 of The Wheel of Time, THE SHADOW RISING. Tons of set up in these chapters, but there's still a LOT to talk about -- Rand and Elayne have feeeelings, Perrin and Faile have feeeelings, and Mat has feeeelings of wanting to get the heck out of dodge. All that and more during our first foray into THE SHADOW RISING! Remember, you can join us over at Patreon: http:/...

Preeti and Jenn discuss the recent adaptation news and the last 9 chapters of The Dragon Reborn, in which So! Much! Happens!!!, and give their predictions for what happens next (because they absolutely do not remember). Movie announcement: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/wheel-of-time-film-trilogy-zack-stentz    Wheel of Time at Comic Con: https://www.polygon.com/22590804/wheel-of-time-tv-...

Preeti and Jenn have a lot of feelings about not one but TWO pairs of character dynamics, some important revelations, lots of dream stuff, and, always, Mat Cauthon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The plot continues apace in The Dragon Reborn, where we get some long-awaited new characters, Jenn H A T E S a specific relationship dynamic, and Mat Cauthon continues to be a gem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn are verklempt over a recent review, compare the Tar Valon gang to Nancy Drew, and have Big Feelings about Mat's storyline and the return of REDACTED FOR SPOILERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How excited is Preeti to talk about her trash son Mat? SO EXCITED! She and Jenn also talk about Egwene's test, are stressed out about the Black Ajah, and Jenn waxes rhapsodic about fight sequences. Rafe Judkins QA on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn continue on their Dragon Reborn journey with less Perrin, HUGE excitement for the @WheelOfTime Lan teaser (Daniel Henney, come on our show!), and appreciation for Teen Drama. Lan Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.