Tar Valon Or Bust

In which Preeti and Jenn agree on pretty much everything, including that Mat is one of the few good things about this section, that Robert Jordan keeps making it weird, and that they are VERY NERVOUS about what's coming next. Wheel of Time Season 2 Teaser ( Instagram or YouTube ) MAJOR Spoiler for LOTR: The Rings of Power, starting at 1 hour and 59 minutes through 2 hours and 27 (01:59:00 - 02:00:...

In this section that had both plot AND character development, Jenn and Preeti had a lot to love and (as usual), some things to hate. Also, Jenn can remember a lace doily call-back but not characters; why!? See Preeti at NYCC: I'm a Superhero! Writing Our Favorite Marvel Characters Next episode: Chapters 41-48 (airing October 26th, since we'll both be traveling mid-month) Find us (and our Discord)...

Plot has entered the chat! Jenn and Preeti dig into the new developments, as well as some truly baffling character choices, and are sad there was no Mat POV. Next episode: Chapters 33-40 Incorrect maps!!!! https://www.tor.com/2022/09/13/a-new-map-for-the-wheel-of-time/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn finally gets some plot! But both Jenn and Preeti have A Lot of Questions, and wildly disagree about a certain reunion scene. Mat, however, continues to be the best. Next episode: Chapters 27-32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Preeti had completely different reactions to this section. Will one convince the other? Will it come to blows? Will Jenn knock over her microphone, she is flailing so dramatically? (Spoiler: it was close at one point.) Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn hit another extremely re-cappy, info-dumpy section and are not thrilled about it. Also, Jenn is wrong about several things! Next episode, we'll be talking Chapters 13-18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Preeti talk about Rand's dad joke, Mat's memories, whether or not we care about the Forsaken's backstories, and that trailer for WOT Season 2! WOT Season 2 Trailer Breakdown [TV Line] Next episode, we're talking chapters 8-12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dive into the longest prologue in the history of publishing probably, have a lot of feelings about House Trakand (both good and bad), and are heartened to get a reasonable characterization of Nynaeve. Also, enter Mazrim Taim!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a great deal of yelling and OMGing (mostly of enjoyment), Preeti and Jenn wrap up their read of The Fires of Heaven. It's a lot y'all!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn continue to love Mat and Rand, continue to be infuriated by most of the female POVs, and continue to be confused about all! these! secondary! characters!!!! But at least a few characters finally get where they were going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn get into the logistics of boobs, Galad somehow NOT being the worst for a change, and the awesomeness of Robert Jordan's action sequences, with a side of continued argument over who is the best horse. Next up: Chapters 45-50 Check out the Locus Award Finalists (including Sword Stone Table). Pre-order Spider-Man's Social Dilemma and get a sticker and a bookplate! Hosted on Acast. See...

Preeti and Jenn declare Birgitte the MVP of this section, get very heart-eyes over Rand and Aviendha developments, and then there's Nynaeve ... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn are shocked to find themselves #TeamRand, talk about book bloat, things finally (FINALLY) starting to happen, and try to figure out where all the good villains are. This episode: Chapters 22-30 Next episode: Chapters 31-38 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dig into the shifting power dynamics between various character sets, get into the org charts of the Dark One and the Whitecloaks, have opinions about what Jordan is getting right and getting wrong, and try to remember character names with varying degrees of success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a rare occurrence, Preeti and Jenn blaze through these (sort of nothing-burger) chapters, with pauses for extreme dislike of the Elayne/Thom dynamic along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to the main series, baby! This week Jenn and Preeti are still in awe of Robert Jordan's ability to make things weird, they are excited for some Lanfear development, and are super down for Rand and Moiraine to FINALLY lay it all on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Very Special Bonus Episode, Jenn and Preeti are joined by half of the romance author duo, Kit Rocha -- Bree! Bree very kindly walks us through the romance and sexy times of the Wheel of Time. It gets kind of weird, but in a good way? Not in a getting spanked in the Ways kind of way, we swear. CN: Please be prepared for frank conversations about kink, sex, and consent! KIT ROCHA is t...

Preeti and Jenn hit a section of New Spring they really struggle with, talk about what this book does and doesn't do, and have a lot of feelings about Malkieri "customs" (:barf noise:). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn are surprised to find they have too much to say about this new installment of New Spring! Moiraine and Siuan go from subtext to text and Lan teaches readers about some... interesting Malkier traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dig into the YA boarding school novel that is New Spring, wonder about internal timelines, and are OBSESSED with Siuan and Moiraine's relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We asked our Patreon supporters to call in to share their thoughts on the Wheel of Time TV show's finale (and any other thoughts on the show in general) and we can't wait for you to listen to them! Enjoy, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn figure out how they feel about the finale as they dig into Rand and Moiraine's relationship, alllllll of the big changes in the show vs. the books, some Princess Bride digressions, and some big questions about what happens next. And find Jon Negroni's illuminating interview with Rafe Judkins right here ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dive into the best cold-open of the season so far, some big reveals, some "thanks I hate it" moments, more gushing about Lan and Nynaeve, and the questions sparked by this penultimate episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti interviews Rosamund Pike (Moiraine) and Hammed Animashaun (Loial) back to back in this very special episode of Tar Valon or Bust, in partnership with The Nerds of Color . Find out where Rosamund says Moiraine and Siuan's fisherman shack is, who Hammed thought he was auditioning to play, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn are very into some new character dynamics, are very stressed out about what happens next, and very excited by how the show is developing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.