Podcast of the Dragon: An Analysis of the Wheel of Time

It’s time to toss the dice! Morgan continues her exploration of Mat, this time taking her interpretation from his POVs rather than other people’s perceptions and opinions. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 Listen to Morgan on WoT Spoil...

It’s time to talk about Mat! Morgan is ready to explore our lovable rogue throughout the Dragon Reborn -- but before we hear it from the man himself, she looks at the person we all thought we knew...(yes, this is part 1 of 2!) Click the link to hear Morgan join Seth and Aradia of WoT Spoilers to discuss Crown of Swords Ch. 13! https://wotspoilers.com/wheel-of-time-spoilers-358-cos-ch-13-the-bowl-o...

Morgan examines the story of Verin Mathwin through books 2 and 3, and uses the term “derpy” more than once while weighing which actions were ordered by her evil overlords, and admiring her ability to slither under people’s radars. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcas...

Yes, it is absolutely possible to admire someone for being awesome and simultaneously cheer when she gets slapped! In this episode, Morgan takes a look at RJ's characterization of Egwene through The Dragon Reborn, and throws in a little analysis of Elayne and Nynaeve for good measure. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09     podca...

Morgan takes a look at the Dark One's Chosen and breaks down their dirty dealings in Book 3, to unlock the puzzle and figure out exactly who is doing exactly what, and why are they doing it? (She also lies in the outro and says she was a guest on Way of the Leaf's Tavern Talk, not knowing it would be postponed. That's what she gets for recording in the future.) Links to WoT Spoilers, Tangents of C...

Morgan starts The Dragon Reborn by looking at Perrin's changes. Why is he waving away the wolves? What's motivating his choices? From his growing formidability to his burgeoning ta'veren nature, she examines how it comes to be that, while Moiraine was focused on Rand, the quiet one left a pile of bloody Whitecloaks that forced the crew to flee in the night. Please support the show! https://www.pat...

Morgan lights a cigar and clears off her couch before exploring Rand's fundamental internal struggles through books 1 and 2, breaking down his path toward grudging acceptance. Click the link to watch Morgan join the Way of the Leaf for Tavern Talk! How would lesbians have sex with the One Power? She has some opinions. (Not that she's thought about it or anything.) https://youtu.be/Qw1vX1K1lzQ Plea...

Morgan spends 12 minutes talking about current events, and then moves on to a character study of Randland's most lovable Darkfriend. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT...

Morgan drops this episode before 10 pm PST and achieves her goal of getting it out on New Year's Day, and rings in 2021 by taking her newfound appreciation of Nynaeve for a spin. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Tri...

Using lots of "I" statements, Morgan goes back to the beginning and Delves Nynaeve's character, comparing and contrasting struggles and coping mechanisms, and gaining an understanding and appreciation of the Wisdom. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon...

Morgan stops in Tar Valon to pick up the Supergirls on her way to Toman Head. She analyzes Jordan's approach to world building within the WhiteTower, expresses opinions about Elayne and Min, and shares her hopes for how the show might represent non-traditional relationships. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@...

Morgan examines Rand's first encounters with the Game of Houses, and dives into the insanity that is his stay in Cairhien. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom an...

Morgan talks about the most awkward camping trip ever: a shepherd, an Ogier, a thief-taker and one of the Forsaken chill in the mountains for a week waiting for the Horn of Valere to come to them. And when it does... Music by Kevin Macleod Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr...

Morgan takes a break from making fun of Rand and spends an episode empathizing with him. She explores how much it sucks to go to someone wanting a hug and getting the psychological equivalent of being made to run laps until you puke instead, and looks at a bunch of other things that suck. Honestly, most things in Rand's life suck... (CW for discussion of mental illness and suicide/suicidal ideatio...

The Amyrlin has gate-crashed Moiraine's party! Morgan examines the scene, takes a look at all the bullshit her not-so-secret crush doesn't have time for, and critiques how badly she deals with a certain red-haired teenager. (Hint: 10/10 do not recommend.) Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://di...

The Hunt doesn't launch until chapter ten, so Morgan explores up through chapter 9 and examines RJ's use of juxtaposition in his world-building. If she had known pre-recording that there's a literary device called "juxtaposition" that succinctly describes what she's talking about, she would have used it a whole bunch. Sounding smarter would help make up for the fact that she says Padan Fain's init...

From the Karaethon Cycle: "He will be born to the ones chill with nudity, but raised by ones super uptight. And there will come a time when he needs power that's easy to consume and won't hurt his tummy. And you must place it in a vessel, and call it an Eye, because he won't recognize a breast." Watch Morgan be awkward! Click the link to see her livestream on the Twotcast Charity Podcastathon! She...

During this final leg of Egwene’s Eye of the World journey, Morgan narrates a "deleted scene" and discusses sexism, gender, and RJ's ideas of men's vs. women's coping. She's also nice to Nynaeve. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/...

It's a tangled web of unhealthy relationships and buyer's remorse as Morgan continues her study of Egwene in the Eye of the World. In the process she makes the Two Rivers sound kinda cultish-y and goes off on a number of juicy tangents. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr -...

Morgan does an absurd impression of Robert Jordan, and then begins her deep dive into the mystery of Egwene in the Eye of the World by cracking the Easter egg that is "Ravens". Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivi...

Morgan examines the relationship between Rand and Mat, and doesn't mention how much she'd like to watch Josha and Barney make out in a haystack in season one. Happy Pride! #BLM Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivi...

How unattractive is it when someone can smell your crazy? In this episode Morgan explores her affection for Emo Perrin and comes to his defense. He might have a lot that makes him murder-worthy, but even reluctant wolf-boys deserve love. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr -...

Why lead into a solemn episode about our heroes' trauma with humorous show notes and an irreverent intro? For the same reason Aiel think it's funny when a woman accidentally stabs her husband -- if you can't laugh, you cry. Follow Morgan on an empathy exercise as she tries to know the troubles our characters have seen up through the night in Shadar Logoth. Please support the show! https://www.patr...

Today's game is "drink every time Morgan says shit". (Only sip, or you'll pass out before episode's end). She'll try to offset it by saying smart things like "literary devices" waaay too many times, and then compare Emond's Fielders to Hobbits. In the process she'll discuss the 1st 5 chapters of the Eye of the World with an eye (heh) toward Jordan's world (groan) building. Music by Kevin MacLeod P...

Ever want to strangle our heroes when they make stupid choices? This teaser gives a short exploration of why Robert Jordan had his characters do some of the inexplicable things they do. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686   https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB...