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

119. The Dragon Reborn (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 104) 29.11.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review the fourth episode of Amazon's The Wheel of Time, as well as some recent news regarding the currently coming season 2! Hear Joe have a problem with geography, puzzle along as Tom try and figure out what's happening, get angry along with Brendan, who hates peace, and come to realizations of time with Jen! The first half is spoiler free, t...

118. A Place of Safety (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep.103) 24.11.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review the third episode of The Wheel of Time, and share some exciting news for next year! Hear Joe talk about Apocalypse Now, hear Brendan talk about future fashion, hear Jen explain the importance of closed captioning, and hear Tom talk about that nice Dana! The first half is spoiler free, the second half is spoiler filled, both halves are wonderful! C...

117. Shadow's Waiting (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 102) 23.11.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, & Brendan review the second episode of The Wheel of Time! Hear Brendan explain semantics! Be awed as Jen writes on the fly! Be overjoyed as Joe gets what he wants! The first half is spoilers free, the second half is spoiler filled, both are fantastic! Check out our full spoilers livestream: https://youtu.be/cqzK8YPM1dk Please show your support by rating/reviewin...

116. Leavetaking (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 101) 22.11.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, & Brendan review the first episode of the Wheel of Time series, as well as review the latest show news, including episode titles and casting! The first half of the episode is spoiler-free, while the second half of the episode is full spoilers for book readers.  Both halves are terrific, don't worry! Hear Brendan talk about the show's Irish good-bye, To...

115. Through The Waygate (Spoiler Free Primer Pt 2) 15.11.2021

After 114 episodes of our show, there's just one episode left before the show drops. What a long, strange trip it's been! In this episode, it's part II of our spoiler-free What You Need To Know To Watch The Show episode, talking all the history of the show production! Joining us is friend of the show, and our featured guest for all show reviews, Brendan Johnston! Hear Tom apologize...

114. A Very Good Place to Start (Spoiler Free Primer Pt 1) 08.11.2021

You know what you want to do 114 episodes into a podcast? A introduction episode for beginners. That's what we think, anyway! Join us as we welcome everyone to a special, no-spoiler, What You Need To Know To Watch The Show episode! Hear Joe give you all the facts and figures you'll need! Hear Tom try and easily explain fictional metaphysics! Hear Jen speak Dutch with a Spanish accent! As...

113. Trailer II: The Wrath of Lan 01.11.2021

In this super episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by F.o.t. S. Brendan T. Johnston to break down, in exquisite detail, the full trailer for season one. We also briefly discuss the unbelievable interviews with cast and crew that happened after the trailer release! Hear Tom forget the winners! Hear Jen have all the catch phrases! Hear Brendan bring insight to pain! Hear Joe lose it over phlegm! As...

112. You Give Us So Much News, WoT, (We Need) Eight Days A Week 25.10.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom, talk books, audio books, articles, and teasers, teasers, teasers, teasers! There's so much news, we can barely contain ourselves! Big reveals, big hints, big things a-doing! Sing a song or six with Jen! Hate the Hobbit films with Joe! Get excited about two e-mails with Tom! As always, spoilers abound, as do sore asses and wide benches! News: https://twitter...

111. News, Glorious News! Everyone Is So Handsome! 18.10.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover another giant week of news, with two teasers released from the show, a new director revealed, and song lyrics! Plus some plugs for panels we're featured in at the 2021 Gathering Madness! Another HUGE episode, folks! Feel uninspired as Joe believes in horses! Be intrigued as Tom gives a tease! Get ready, because Jen feels so good! As always, spoilers ab...

110. A Hot Time In The Winespring Inn Tonight... 11.10.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover a huge week of news, with official photos from the show, shared photos from the crew, filming locations, (signed) posters, soundtracks, oh, and lest we forget, a terrific panel from New York Comic Con, including a clip from the show and new cast announcements! This is a big one, folks! Listen as Tom butchers the Old Tongue! Join poster critiques with Jen !...

109. You Ghealdan Alright, I'm Not Ghealdan Too Good Myself 04.10.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media happenings, including some expectations for the upcoming NYCC appearance, and the jump into this week's topic, a Deep Dive into the second most surprising location in season one, Ghealdan! Hear Joe court death and a gift! Hear Tom get bored and drop out! Hear Jen demand we re-record Copenhagen! As always, spoilers aboun...

108. Turn and Face The Strange Changes 27.09.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover a the latest news and social media shenanigans from the show, then buckle in to talk about the bombshell news of the recasting of Mat Cauthon in season two of The Wheel of Time.  This one's a doozy, folks. We discuss the impact this may have on the show itself, and we also review other famous re-castings on TV, and a few from movies, to discuss what we...

107. The Rating Is The Hardest Part 20.09.2021

In this news-filled, episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom, cover the latest, answer some mysteries, and then talk about what the show's likely TV-14 rating means! Sit back as Tom needs to be early, Joe needs to be quicker, and Jen needs Italian lessons! As always, spoilers abound, as does a new dawn for hens! News: https://twitter.com/AnthonyHolic/status/1437602665932984329?s=20 https://deadline.com/20...

No Lews Like Good Lews (Therin Lies the Problem)! 13.09.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, some heart-warming social media updates from the show, then jump into this week's topic, a Deep Dive into the Lord of The Morning/Kinslayer himself, Lews Therin Telamon! Hear Tom get pedantic about pronunciation! Hear Jen blow everyone's mind with the psychology of the Forsaken! Hear Joe posit theories of the meaning of time and M...

105. New Trailers of the Wheel 06.09.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by special guest Brendan T. Johnston to review the first Wheel of Time teaser trailer. Spoiler alert: so good. Listen as Jen checks in from the Prague of Queens with no technical issues! Look deep as Tom brings out the ring details! Take a moment to collect yourself with Joe! Get excited with Brendan as he discovers the double special attack! As always...

104. A Hot Take In The Old Town Tonight 30.08.2021

In this news filled, two time zone episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, photos, controversies, plus the return of #HorseNews! Then we get into the topic of the day, where we respond to a selection of comments based on the last two weeks of official show photos. It gets spicy! Marvel as Joe looks up maps! Be in awe as Jen discusses the majesty of chickens on the beach! Sit back, as Tom...

103. My TV Show's A Centerfold (WoTcast-athon 2021) 23.08.2021

In this special, charity livestream episode, the team discusses the huge Entertainment Weekly "first look", as well as gets in some #HenNews, and some debate about what the production breakdown of season two filming will be! Listen as Jen gets chocolatey, Tom doubts the data, and Joe gets everything wrong! As always, spoilers abound, as does a damn fine cause to donate to! News: https://...

102. Sittin' Here In Tar Valon Looking at The Pouring Rain 16.08.2021

In this episode, the team is reunited, and it feels so good! We have casting leaks ( Salle Salee ), a very special #HenNews, leaked set photos, and social media shenanigans! All that, and a Deep Dive into a surprise Season One location, Tar Valon! Listen as Joe can't say "barber"! Listen as Jen confuses bizarre and bazaar! Listen as Tom can't clap his hands! As always, spoilers...

101. Jen Walks, Malkier Talks 09.08.2021

In this episode, join Joe, Tom, and... Rob? Jen's away, but Rob of Malkier Talks joins us as guest host as we discuss all the latest news, including a possible Elayne casting, some new book cover releases, and of course, #HenNews! After that, we jump into tonight's topic, some fan-casting of Verin! Listen as Joe teaches you how not to surf the web! Be dismayed, as Tom steals a pick! Drop...

100. [insert punny title here] 02.08.2021

In this episode, we cover the latest news, do a little play-acting, and get some #hennews in. Then Joe, Jen, and Tom get to the main topic: themselves! Celebrate as the show hits the century mark as we answer listener questions, explain some old jokes, and have a grand ol' time of it! Hear Tom besmirch cats, and weep!  Be satisfied how Jen has convinced Joe and Tom about Camelyn! Bask in thei...

99. I Got 99 Problems But The News Ain't One 26.07.2021

After a week off of live recording to travel to JordanCon 2021 (and appear in panels at the Con!), Joe, Jen, and Tom are back to discuss the HUGE amount of news over the past two weeks! Trailer dates? Movie news? Season 2 filming? Pronunciation news? Map news? Episode titles, leaked locations, new directors, increased budgets, cast comments, release months, a poster release and #HenNews!!! This ep...

98. FourFiveSecondaries from Wildin' 19.07.2021

As Joe, Jen, and Tom are away at JordanCon 2021, here is a pod we previously had made exclusive to Patreon, that we now make available to you! In this special episode, Tom counts down his Top Ten secondary characters in The Wheel of Time, and gets Joe and Jen pretty upset in the process! Will you agree with his list? Can you guess number one? Find out in this fun episode! As always, spoilers aboun...

97. Sing It Together, Louder Than Ever 12.07.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest social media and show news, including convention talk, new logos, casting rumors and more! Then we get into the high-concept topic of tonight's episode, what if WoT was a musical? The three have different takes on this fun assignment, and you get to hear some sweet (and not so sweet) singing, too! Get egotistical as Tom loves all his songs!...

96. Wake Me Up Before You Logo 05.07.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest kite-surfing social media shenanigans, then dive into a huge news week, including the #WoTWednesday reveal of the show's new logo, which (spoiler alert) is really damned cool.  Hear Joe crow about being right!  Hear Jen crow about being right!  Hear Tom... try and say he was also right about something!  As always, spoilers abound, as do 40 y...

95. Aiel of the Beholder 28.06.2021

In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, some #dognews, then we jump into this week's topic, which is trying to answer a tease from a Q&A from Rafe, which shocking Aiel will be in season one? Be awed as Joe reads Tom's mind! Be shocked, as Tom's honesty is impeached from a trusted source! Get excited, as Jen gets into moviemaking! As always, spoilers abound, as...

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