Joe Perry, Jen Isgro, Tom Cocozza

Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast

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Join Joe, Jen, and Tom as they delve into the highly anticipated television adaptation of The Wheel of Time and provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the series. From the latest news to critical analysis, the trio aims to explore how Amazon will tackle the monumental task of bringing the 14-book epic to life. For Wheel of Time enthusiasts seeking to stay informed and engaged, this podcast offers an invaluable resource.  (Some episodes do contain spoilers for the books. Look for episodes tagged "Spoiler Free" if you haven't read the series.)

Author

Joe Perry, Jen Isgro, Tom Cocozza

Category

Fiction

Podcast website

www.talkaranrhiod.com

Latest episode

Jan 19, 2026

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Episodes

166: Michael Livingston, I Presume? 24.11.2022

In this special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom interview the author of Origins of The Wheel of Time, Michael Livingston! Hear the questions you want answered, including a question or two from you! Also, pay attention, because we are doing a giveaway with TOR books based on this interview! As always, spoilers abound, as do drink recommendations! Michael Livingston:  https://www.michaellivingston.com/ h...

165: Beth, WOT Can I Do? 20.11.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media findings from the show, including a WoT Origins updates, deleted scenes, and handsome FBI agents. We then continue our deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of the Wheel of Time , covering the revelatory chapter 3 with our guest Beth "Domon"! Tom gives a mea maxima culpa, Jen makes an amazing correlation...

164: Origin Gangster 14.11.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, and the dive into the latest Wheel of Time content, doing a deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of The Wheel of Time , chapters 1 & 2! Be thankful as Jen returns and covers every theme! Get emotional with Joe as we talk maps! Be amazed as Tom finds a way to work in Marvel Comics! All that, plus more Couch Talk! As always, s...

163: Women Go Crazy About A Sharp Dressed Seanchan (Seanchan Part IV) 07.11.2022

In this week's episode, Jen's on walkabout, so Joe and and Tom cover the latest news, including new videos from Sony, and new couches for Tom, and the close out our deep dive into the Seanchan empire, talking costumes and how they may be reflected on the show! Hear Tom complain about his voice! Hear Joe ask good questions about fingernail symbolism! Listen as Tom learns how difficult Joe...

162: G-g-g-grolm Me, Creatures of the Night (Seanchan Part III) 31.10.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, have an important Halloween debate, then jump back in to our SPOOKY deep dive into the Seanchan empire, talking the creatures of the empire! Joe struggles with pronunciation and wonders who named things! Jen advocates for additional Halloween fun, and sings Christmas music! Tom hates fun, and immediately forgets what we were tal...

161: Imperial State of Mind (Seanchan Part II) 24.10.2022

In this week's episode, we cover all the latest news (and there's a bunch), cover the latest social media shenanigans, and break down a commercial! Then, we continue our deep dive into the continent, and people, of Seanchan! Joe gets vindicated, or so he thinks! Jen reads the tea leaves of emoji! Tom gets so emotional! All that, plus one last chance at a giveaway in this episode! As alwa...

160: Seanchan, Let Me Rock You, Let Me Rock You, Seanchan (Seanchan Part I) 17.10.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest social media happenings, including an interesting hint at a Perrin weapon, as well as #HenNews, then jump into this week's topic - Part I of a multi-part deep dive into the Wild Card culture of the series, the Seanchan! Struggle along with Tom as he rearranges furniture! Get your arguments ready, because Jen has doubts! Be shocke...

159: Pros and Comic Cons 10.10.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk all the reveals from the NY Comic Con panel, breaking down the two videos revealed to the public, as well as the two scenes only shown to the in-person attendees (which we were)! Be patient as Joe obsesses over screen grabs! Get excited as Tom finally sees some light into season 2 plotting! Get thirsty with Jen and our first scene with Donal! All...

158: Three Cheers For Three Years 26.09.2022

In this special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom celebrate the three year anniversary of the pod by covering all the latest news and social media shenanigans, updating us all on WoT Origins, and then taking a fun look back at what the last year has wrought. This one was so special, we did it as a live stream in YouTube! Watch as Joe takes a surprising stroll down Memory Lane! Listen as Tom pours his hea...

157: I Wanna Hold Your Rand 19.09.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest show news, update on WOT Origins, and then jump into this week's topic, theorizing what Rand will be doing in season 2! Hear Tom talk lawn care! Hear Jen break out her radio reporter voice! Hear Joe wax poetic on Lanfear dialogue! As always, spoilers abound, as does the opportunity for the same reveal two years in a row! News: https://press....

156: Nynaeve, Nynaeve, Nynaeve, Nynaeve (Please Don't Take My Lan) 12.09.2022

In this week's episode, Joe and Jen are together in a safehouse while Tom stays remote, and they all have a rambling talk about the lack of breaking news and this week's topic - what will Nynaeve do in Season 2? Hear Jen jump right into a new segment! Hear Joe and Tom struggle to stay on track! Hear the fuzz pounding on the door! As always, spoilers abound, as does John Waters's &qu...

155: The Perrin Trap 03.09.2022

In this week's episode, Joe and Tom go it alone, and cover some fun casting news before heading into this week's episode - predicting Perrin's season two storyline! Hear Tom talk about healing obscure 80's sitcoms! Hear Joe talk excitement and trains to holidays! Hear Jen not appear in this episode - or does she?! All that, and a brand new segment debuts! As always, spoilers ab...

154: Egwene In Pain is Mainly West of Almoth Plain 29.08.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest casting news, social media shenanigans, and then dig into this week's topic - how do you adapt Egwene's storylines from The Great Hunt and The Dragon Reborn into season two? What stays, what goes, what changes (to everyone's very level-headed understanding, of course)? Hear Tom serenade you - twice! Hear Joe talk about...

153: Mat-equinns and Madness 22.08.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen and Tom are joined by Alan, Ian, and Chris from The Wheel Reads podcast to talk about possible Mat storylines in Season Two! Things get wacky, inventive, and really afraid not to spoil things for Ian and Chris! Hear Alan throw shade at The Return of The King! Hear Ian temp Tom with candy! Hear Chris get so excited about being on the show he passes out! As rare...

152: Origins of the Species 08.08.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom dive back into the announcement of new Wheel of Time Origins, and take the opportunity to discuss and review the initial six episodes, as well as theorize what comes next! Hear Joe admit he was wrong - twice! Hear Tom admit he may be wrong - but only once! Hear Jen get her sound wish come true! All that, and swordplay and #HenNews, too! As always, spo...

151: Oooh, We Need Your News, Rafe, Eight Days A Week 01.08.2022

In this week's episode, we continue the coverage of the huge news of last week, as well as covering some casting news, both confirmed and rumored! Then we get into the meat of things, going through Rafe's Q&A and analyzing his answers to see how they may impact season 2 of the show! Hear Tom create a new hit song! Hear Jen reference a song that Joe and Tom don't recognize! Hear...

150: Too Much Is Not Enough! 25.07.2022

In this special episode, we celebrate 150 new episodes of content with an absolutely HUGE week of super exciting news! In fact, it's so much, we can't cover it alone - so we brought on The Dusty Wheel's Innkeeper, Matt Hatch! Also, it's such a big deal, we decided to record our podcast as a livestream on YouTube! New seasons of Wheel of Time Origins! Season three officially gre...

149: You're Giving Me (Giving Me) Nothing But Deleted Scenes (Deleted Scenes) 18.07.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest social media news, behind the scenes videos, and then breakdown the two deleted scenes shared with the attendees of WoTCon - one of which has not yet been released to the public! Hear Jen get hairy and get groans! Hear Tom resist changing the subject! Hear Joe read quotes! As always, spoilers abound, as does surprise houseguests at Jo...

148: Live From WoTCon!!! 12.07.2022

In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are live from Columbus, Ohio, as they podcast from the inaugural WoTCon! They talk about special guests, poll the crowd, and battle technology, all for your listening enjoyment! Learn new vocabulary with Tom! Learn pronunciation with Jen and Siri! Imagine gestures with Joe! As always, spoilers abound, as do live interruptions! https://wotcon.com/ http...

Bonus: Independence From Recording 04.07.2022

In this special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom time travel from the past to give you a breakdown of the top five best and worst places to visit in the Wheel of Time. Hear Joe get his travel guide on! Hear Jen sweep in with a trump card! Hear Tom get patriotic! As always, spoilers abound, as do scary kangaroos! Additional music by David Fesliyan: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/downl...

147: Gawyn Some, Ga-lose Some 27.06.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest social media shenanigans, and then ask Friend of the Show Jon from Wot Up! to discuss the latest news - Gawyn audition scripts!!! Hear Jon bring the - drama? - to our dramatic readings! Listen as Jon parses out clues on grammar! All that, and oh yeah, Jen cracks a mystery! As always, spoilers abound, as do face tattoos! News: https://www.wotserie...

146: A Gaul-ing Development 20.06.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the latest news, including casting news and audition script leaks! Aviendha meeting some unexpected characters? A possible Verin? This is a must listen! Grieve as Joe buries a fish! Get pumped as Jen channels Eeyore! Get annoyed as Tom refuses to play a game! As always, spoilers abound, as do memories of 80s jingles! News: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/b...

145: WoTCon Is This 13.06.2022

In the episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans (including some enticing hints about season two!), and are joined by special guests Jess and Master of the Deck, to discuss this summer's event, WoTCon! Find out all the latest news, including some surprise guests, and stay for the fun! Hear Master of the Deck bring the latest #CatNews! Hear Jess explain the...

144: Aiel of the Beholder (Part 2) 06.06.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the latest casting news, then jump back into the Aiel, their history, and their society! Listen as Tom tells a story you may never hear! Hear Joe explain relationships! Enjoy Jen's best "Wot's Happening" opening ever! As always, spoilers abound, as does unabashed NY sports pandering. News: https://www.wotseries.com/2022/06/01/new-casting-...

143: Aiel of the Beholder (Part 1) 30.05.2022

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are thrilled to be joined by one of our favorite people, Twitter's Bain_Chiad! Our favorite maiden(s) of the spear joins us to talk about the Aiel, and share with us special insights from her recent trip to Charleston to see Robert Jordan's notes! Hear Joe mispronounce mountains! Cringe as Tom brings the horror! Be curious as Jen's family does arts...

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