Desmond McNeese (Host)(Engineer)

Thank the Light: The Wheel of Time Podcast

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WoT: reWatch Of Tribulation YouTube Live https://youtube.com/@wolfbrothers7?si=EFfxRiLmNjYE4Xgp Wednesday 8pm PST Join Justin and Desmond as they dive deep into The Wheel of Time, Amazon Prime’s adaptation of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy saga. Justin, a longtime fan of the books, and Desmond, a first-time traveler through the world of the One Power, rewatch and dissect every episode — exploring what shone bright, what flickered out, and what might have led to the show’s eventual end. Email your thoughts to thankthelight@gmail.com or find the hosts on Twitter @ParchedAielman to join the convers...

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Desmond McNeese (Host)(Engineer)

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S1 Ep7: Leavetaking (101) Commentary 07.01.2022 58:13

This was so much fun! Just hanging out with my Wolfbrother Justin aka @ParchedAielman rewatching Episode 101 Leavetaking and BSing all the while. If you are planning a rewatch, I hope you bring us with you so we can all "watch" together. We touch on a few other subjects as well to make it a fun listen whether your in front of your screen or not. Happy New Year!!! Please send questions and comments...

S1 Ep6: Season One Summary 31.12.2021 54:11

Justin and Desmond talk about season one of The Wheel of Time. We go all over the place getting more and more excited with each reminder of great moments from the visual introduction to the great book series. No more spoilery than our past summaries, a few bread crumbs of what's to come, but now that we know who The Dragon is, everything else is just good conversation. Please let us know some dir...

S1 Ep5: Season 1 Episode 8: The Eye Of The World 24.12.2021 59:30

Season One Finale, Folks! “For twenty years, Moiraine has dreamed and worked towards this moment. But she can't stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark.” We are in it now, Lighters. Justin and Desmond get into this episode and everything it means for the upcoming seasons and leaves us tons to discuss during the upcoming offseason. Dragons are reborn, gaps are plugged, taints are...

S1 Ep4: Season 1 Episode 7: The Dark Along the Ways 17.12.2021 51:46

Moiraine and her charges are diverted from their path by an unexpected encounter. This diversion, though, reveals many things — Moiraine’s true goal, Lan’s past, the fractures that have grown in the group, and the identity of the Dragon Reborn.

S1 Ep3: Season 1 Episode 6: The Flame of Tar Valon 10.12.2021 38:33

Season 1, Episode 6 - We meet a young Siuan Sanche, AKA the Amyrlin Seat. Moiraine and Siuan are secretly working together to find the Dragon Reborn and are also “pillow friends”. Moiraine gathers the Two Rivers villagers at a Waygate where they will travel to the Eye of the World to confront the Dark One and uncover who the Dragon Reborn is. Mat hesitates...

S1 Ep2: Season 1 Episode 5: Blood Calls Blood 04.12.2021 52:55

Season 1, Episode 5: Blood Calls Blood. In our second episode Justin starts off with some missed bullet points from our last show. Then we spend a nice long time in the white tower breaking down the episode and some Ta'veren politics. Please listen, like, subscribe and join the conversation; send question, comments, and requests to thankthelight@gmail.com

S1 Ep1: Season 1 Episode 1, 2, 3, 4: Leavetaking, and a lot more 01.12.2021 1:26:51

In our inaugural show, Justin and Desmond break down the first 4 episodes of the new series, The Wheel of Time, based on the Robert Jordan novels. We had a lot to cover, and did a pretty good job, if I do say so myself. Justin is a long time fan of the books and I am just coming into the series now, so we make a great team for the die hard fan and the uninitiated. Please listen and join in the con...