Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast

In this episode, we cover the latest news, including two cast members confirmed, and then move right along into our patent-pending Deep Dive (the patent office isn't even returning my calls) of the history of the Wheel of Time, where we discuss The Breaking! Hear Joe get lost in an actor's timeline! Hear Tom get lost in the Dark One's metaphysics! Hear Jen get lost in her own questi...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover what turned out to be a huge news week. Indications about when the show will resume filming, production information, and casting, casting, casting! We hit all that news, and what it may mean for our poor, tattered episode breakdowns - as well as what it may mean for the investment Amazon has put into the show! After that conversation, we pick back up with o...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news - and there's a lot of news this week! Wolves, interviews, show news, a veritable cornucopia of news! Then we get into the hugest news of the week - an exclusive interview with the actress who plays Leane Sharif on Amazon's The Wheel of Time television show, Jennifer Cheon Garcia! Hear Joe bring the research! Hear Jen bond over sha...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom review the latest news, and then start Part I of a Deep Dive (patent still pending, for Pete's sake) into the Age of Legends - with special guest, The Innkeeper of The Dusty Wheel, Matt Hatch! Hear Jen out research Joe!, Hear Joe cheat and and start with the first age! Hear Tom shoot down all of his own theories! Hear Matt be awesome, and bring some deep cut...

The big 4-0! In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest in show news, and then go into one of their patent-pending "Deep Dives", into the fiendish female with the rosebud mouth, Liandrin! We also discuss something close to her "heart", the Black Ajah! Hear Jen read in the dark! Sympathize as Tom gives up on understanding a madman! Marvel as Joe reveals undiscovered cou...

Disclaimer: We had some technical difficulties with this recording. Please excuse Tom's audio quality. Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest show news, and welcome some special guests, author Brendan T. Johnston, and Tony Hanson, Dan Isgro, and Vinny Pro of Audio Dungeon! Together, we play everyone's favorite game show, as guests who haven't read the books try and pronounce words from...

In this Very Special Episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, then are joined by some very special, very good-looking guests to review the cinematic masterpiece: Winter Dragon! Join Sarah, Dan, and Michelle as we review the bastard pilot and money grab from Red Eagle Entertainment! Hear Dan get swept away by the dramatic acting! Hear Sarah reminisce about 90's weekend television! Hea...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom (but especially Joe) crow a little, then jump right into this week's topic, a patent-pending deep dive into our favorite Keeper of the Chronicles, Leane Sharif, and the role she holds at the start of the series! Hear Joe gain confidence in pronunciation! Hear Jen gain her voice! Hear Tom ask a question no one can answer! As always, spoilers abound, as does n...

After covering the latest of breaking news, Joe, Jen, and Tom jump in to a brave new world of breakdowns, doing a 7th grade Social Studies project on The Two Rivers! We review its geography, its society, its government, and of course its history, as the great nation of Manetheren! Hear Joe expound on his love of geography! Hear Jen bring the inside scoop on the Women's Circle! Hear Tom expres...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom review the latest uncovered news and interviews, and theorize over translations! After all that fun, we jump into one of our patent-pending "deep dives" into that royal would-be Dragon, the man with the best hair in Ghealdan, Logain Ablar! Listen as Tom shoots down conspiracy theories, as Jen asks questions that we are unprepared to answer, and Joe refe...

The only pre-planned episode title we had comes into play this week, as we take one of our patent pending "deep-dives" into the Foremost Forsaken, Ishamael! Laugh as Tom finally gets license to interrupt whenever he wants! Puzzle along with Jen as she solves metaphysical quandaries! Marvel as Joe goes full "Pepe Sylvia"! As always, spoilers abound, as do the infinite miseries o...

In honor of JordanCon-line 2020, Joe, Jen, and Tom recorded this episode while simulcasting live on Facebook! For this episode, we dive into characters introduced in The Great Hunt, and which we think will make it into the Amazon series. We also do fantasy casting of some of  these characters. Listen as Joe abdicates responsibility for research, as Jen longs for a Will Ferrell budget, and as Tom p...

Whitecloaks? Who needs 'em?! Joe, Jen, and Tom try and find out as they dig into the organization of zealots, and some of their notable members! All that, plus the latest news on the show. Listen as Tom grades on a curve, as Joe gains confidence in pronunciation, and as Jen ignores the basic tenets of genealogy! As always, spoilers apply, as do the Real Housewives of Amador! Treesong end musi...

Join Joe, Jen, and Tom as they cover the latest news, interviews, leaks, and see if you can match or beat their crazy theories. Then buckle up, as the trio take their Deep Dive (patent pending) into Ogier and stedding , and try and break you brain! It gets a little nuts, as we talk parallel multiverses, underground spaceships, and so much more! As always, spoilers abound, as do Great Stumps! Pleas...

Despite the shutdown of filming due to COVID-19, this week had a ton of news, and Joe, Jen, and Tom dive into it all, with the help of their friends live chatting during recording! Sarah Nakamura on The Dusty Wheel? Rafe's Instagram Q&A? We cover it all. Try and chart Tom's drink count! Marvel at Joe's organizational skills! Be jealous of Jen's table service! As always, spo...

Production on the show made be paused, but there's plenty of news (including #horsenews) to cover! The Showcast tries something new, with fans listening and commenting on Discord to the live recording! Then Joe, Jen, and Tom take one of our patent pending "deep-dives" into the big guy, the OG Ogier, Loial! Hear Joe gain confidence in pronunciation! Marvel at Jen's eloquence! Be...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom tackle the latest news, battle COVID-19, and try and make plans for the future, when show news is apt to slow down! Then they turn to the featured topic, what "off-page" scenes from the book they'd like to see adapted in the show. Hear Jen lose track of wishes! Hear Joe advocate hard for flashbacks! Hear Tom talk about Sherlock Holmes for no good r...

In this episode, we cover the latest news, and then we put on our deerstalker caps and try and determine how some of the early book mysteries may play out on screen. Hear us debate whether "American Psycho", "Sweet Home Alabama", or "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" is the best movie! Listen as we translate Trolloc language! Marvel as we ruin all the mysteries of the first...

In this episode we cover a ton of news - some which isn't technically new, but it's new to us. Then we take one of our (patent pending) deep dives into the character who's crazier than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs, Padan Fain! Hear Joe give lessons in Czech geography! Hear Jen ask questions we don't have answers to, as the Research Team feels her wrath! Cu...

Our Silver Anniversary episode! In this special episode: Horse News Returns - twice! Tom asks good questions! Jen quibbles with pronunciation! Joe ponders the hard life of trees! Plus, Tom takes his shaving punishment for ignoring WoT barbers! All that, and we take our patented deep dive into the Grey Fox, Thom Merrilin. Also, a special episode warrants a special guest star, Rob Spataro of Audio D...

There were some exciting leaks this week, and the team covers those, then jumps back into the second part of our projected episode breakdowns, covering what we believe episodes 5-8 will entail. Listen as Tom gets his groove back, as Joe wears out his eraser, and how Jen teaches us all how to plot descending action! As always, spoilers abound, as do wolves, apparently! Please show your support and...

In this episode, we cover the latest news, including some areas of controversy, and we devastate Tom so much he looks for a razor. We also break out a new segment that has us coco-nuts! Then we get to the meat of this episode, where we attempt to do episode breakdowns based on what we know. We cover episodes 1-4, each in our own way. Hear Jen totally make us look bad, and then mismanage the clock!...

In this episode, the latest news is covered, including the awesome set photo leak! (Costumes!!) Then we do our patented deep dive into the Man Alone, al'Lan Mandragoran! The Lord of The Seven Towers rules the roost, and we get a little punchy talking about the elite fighter. Hear Joe talk about "mad ups"! Hear Jen give a linguistics lesson! Hear Tom try hard to talk about Star Wars!...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom discuss the latest flood of casting news and mystery, and then do another character deep dive into the master of healing, Nynaeve! The one-time Wisdom cures last week's madness! Listen as Joe casts from the 90s, as Jen brings insight and throws away credit, and as Tom hears news that may cause him to leave the show! As always, spoilers abound, as does wanton...

In this week's episode, Joe. Jen, and Tom review the latest news. There are three pieces of news, one is interesting, one looks great, and the third... Well, we have thoughts. Lots of thoughts. Listen to Joe express joy in Haldir's death! Listen to Tom become a harbinger of doom! Listen to Jen exclaim that the Prisoner of Azkaban movie doesn't make a lick of sense! As always, spoile...