Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including more CCXP panels, and a likely screening party! Then we jump back into our projections for S3 episode breakdowns! Hear Tom go long! Hear Joe agree under protest! Hear Jen tease grave sex! All that, plus five "deaths" and ride! As always, spoilers abound, as do passport blues! NEWS: https://bsky.app/profile/wotseries.com/p...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including the kick-off to the season three press tour! We then jump back into our group attempt to predict the episode breakdowns of S3! Things got spicy! Hear Joe push for more sex! Hear Jen push for more agency! Hear Tom just give up! All that, plus coffee naps do the trick! As always, spoilers abound, as does a new #1 on the call sheet!...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news (CCXP!!), and then take our third attempt at predicting episode breakdowns for the coming season - but this time we try to do it together! It's a lot of "yes, and" as we throw out ideas on the fly!  Hear Joe long for more toplessness!  Hear Tom want to murder peaceful young women!  Hear Jen remind us all to be crazier! As alwa...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom get back to the good stuff, covering a bunch of season 3 news, including casting, VFX, Lews Therin's role and more! Tom has a lot to say about something not meaning a lot! Jen doesn't like what she is hearing! Joe says "time" a lot and loves the Bangles! All that, plus maybe Sammael the Manniel is coming?! As always, spoilers abound, as does qu...

In this special spoiler-free episode Joe Jen Tom and even more special guest Brooke Armstrong of Audio Dungeon rewatch episode 8 of season 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. We're gonna sneak up on you with this incense! Brooke digs the metaphysics! Jen hates Nynaeve and Ingtar! Tom loves haircuts! Joe stands corrected! Brendan loves going to bed early! All that, plus Jen gives uncool...

In this special spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and the Fantastically Foresighted Brendan rewatch episode 7 of season 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time! And maybe watch some other things too? Tom rides a wave of euphoria! Jen gives an important update! Brendan sees the future! Joe wishes things were different! All that, plus we all know how to look crazy, now! The first part is spoile...

In this special spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and the Inimitable Brendan rewatch episode 6 of season 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. Someone evolves from villain to monster! Jen sides with evil again! Brendan wishes there was a damn voiceover! Joe gets ecstatic over the number 14! Tom loves to suffer! All that, plus are those dead eyes alive?!  The first part is spoiler-free, the...

In this special spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and "visitor from the great beyond" Brendan rewatch episode 5 of season 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time. Where will we place the girls? Brendan loves wizard detectives! Joe hates blocking! Tom loves sensitive bad boys! Jen hates shirts and pants! All that, plus is the afterlife in New Jersey? The first part is spoiler-free, t...

In this special spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and "special love-child" Brendan rewatch episode 4 of season 2 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time . What plots are uncovered? Joe wishes Liandrin had more friends! Tom forgets where he put his pin! Jen chooses discretion over valor when it comes to ants! Brendan wishes the fourth wall was broken! All that, plus what exactly is a r...

In this special, spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and "special friend" co-host Brendan rewatch episode 3 of season 2 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time."  Is this even real life? Tom gets a theory shot down! Jen ponders the metaphysical! Brendan likes a side quest! Joe fights his tech! All that, plus surprising scores! The first part is spoiler-free, the last bit is s...

In this special, spoiler-free episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and "very special" co-host Brendan rewatch episode 2 of season 2 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time." What will we uncover? Jen goes full evil, then doubles down! Brendan gets convinced, and reconsiders! Joe falls in love, and finds whistlers! Tom likes red, and needs a break! All that, plus reader mail, unhealthy rela...

In this special, spoiler free episode Joe, Jen, Tom and Brendan rewatch season 2, episode 1 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time ! And oh, we have thoughts! Hear Brendan bring the air horn positivity! Hear Joe have an issue as to where something is placed! Hear Tom long for Fruity Pebbles! Hear that Jen likes chicks now! All that, plus robots, dogs, PKEs and #HenNews! The first section is spoil...

In this episode, Joe and Tom deal with the continued absence of Jen, this time by being joined by Matt Hatch, Innkeeper at The Dusty Wheel! We cover the latest news for S3, including casting Aiel, prosthetics, and a possible Slayer?! After that, join us for a far reaching conversation as we explore the Choeden Kal, Callandor, and whether and when they'll appear in the show! Tom makes changes...

In this episode, Joe and Tom deal with the absence of Jen by being joined by Omar from WoTSeries! We cover a snippet of news, and then go back to casting unconfirmed actors for season three!  Joe slips in (like) Finn! Tom repeats himself! Omar plays games within games! All that, plus never gamble at the same table as Omar! As always, spoilers abound, as does a tease for things to come! Check out ...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover some special #HenNews, including suggestions for a new hen name (nom de comb?)!  Then we jump into this week's topic, looking at unconfirmed or rumored castings for S3, and making our best guess for what characters the actors will be playing! Tom is really tired! Joe's obsessed with air pressure! Jen fought the rain down by the old Costco! All that...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news including season 4 renewal news, season three surprise characters, and more! Then we dive deeply into a new character for S3, Galad Damodred? Where will we fall on the "beautiful" vs "gorgeous" debate?! Hear Jen offer sexual healing! Hear Tom seize an opportunity! Hear Joe pronounce last names with ease! All that, plus we...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by fandom's Zuul to break down the incredible fan convention that just passed, WoTCon 2024! Appearances by Guy Roberts! Videos from Rosamund Pike! Panels with Michael Livingston! Readings from Kramer & Reading!  All that, plus casting news, and S4 news as well!! As always, spoilers abound, as do some odd hashtags! News:  https://www.wotseries.c...

While we take a break for the holiday, enjoy this Patreon bonus episode from October of 2021.  Joe ranks his top 10 ter'angreal in The Wheel of Time book series.  Or should we say ten'angreal!!!  Listen as Joe's undeniable logic elicits little argument from Tom, and we refresh Jen's memory of some of the more obscure magical items in the book series.  Send us your thoughts and...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom catch up on some of the more recent show news, including a quest for accolades, some season three hints, and we try and read the tea leaves, and emojis, for the future! Hear Tom jinx his favorite team! Hear Joe master pronunciation! Hear Jen celebrate one country above all others! All that, plus secret kinky crushes! As always, spoilers abound, as does eating of c...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom continue to reveal, review, and discuss the results of the main character survey in which you all voted over 43,000 times!  We pick up where we left off covering characters 50-21! Hear Jen bring up traumatic memories to a stranger! Hear Tom take issue with the results! Hear Joe long for closeness! As always, spoilers abound, as does who is going to even be in the...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom reveal the Top 20 in the main character survey. Oh, we have thoughts. Joe feels bad guys need more love! Jen gets shocked multiple times! Tom gets hyperbolic about a couple of percentage points! As always, spoilers abound, as do dramatic reveals! See the full rankings on our website: https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/post/main-character-ranking Send us your thoughts a...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including new audition scripts! They are then joined by Rebecca from Reading the Pattern to talk about what to expect from next month's WoTCon? New panels will be featured! Special guests will return! Cast members from the show will appear! All that, plus listeners love math more than we do! As always spoilers abound, as does crap in a...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom jump right into a special topic - ranking the main characters in The Wheel of Time book series!  But this isn't just them voting, it's the fan community at large! Over 43,000 votes were cast, to make this definitive ranking! Hear Tom have fun with numbers! Hear Joe reveal his favorite character! Hear Jen Rahvin-splain to all! All that, plus we cover numb...

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including confirming their predictions on a S3 release! They then forgo a Deep Dive, to DELVE into the world of the Aelfinn and Eelfinn! Joe gets three questions answered! Jen gets three wishes granted! Tom says "if you're not cheating, you're not trying!" All that, plus we talk ourselves into, then out of, then back int...

In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news on Season 3 , and then take a look back over the the first two seasons to address some questions that cause us to do introspection, or is that retrospection? HearJen battle through a horror movie? Hear Joe sneak his opinion in! Hear Tom explain how language works! All that, plus updates on voting! As always, spoilers abound, as does the fact...