Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast

In "Offers", "Flags", and "The Scent of Madness", Tylor tries to unpack the complex politics of the Shaido camp, Greg wonders about Masema and the Seanchan, and Berelain makes the first move.

In "Leaving the Prophet", "Taken", and "Customs", Greg is glad to see Faile isn't falling into damsel in distress tropes, Tylor worries about Perrin's plans in Abila, and Gaul takes the lead in a crisis.

In "Snow" Tylor wonders why everyone is naked, Greg wonders how he's going to keep track of everyone in the white tower, and Rand makes a bold declaration about the next stage of his plan.

In our traditional wrap up episode, Greg does a surprisingly good job remembering POVs, Tylor wonders how we forgot so much Perrin and Egwene, and the wheel turns on another book.

In "A Cup of Sleep", "Beginnings", and "After", Tylor wonders how deep the conspiracy to assassinate Rand goes, Greg is excited to start the battle of Tar Valon, and Faile is in deep trouble.

In "The Bargain" and "Crimsonthorn" Tylor wonders about the importance of the Sea Folk, Greg is underwhelmed by the murder mystery, and Cadsuane brings interesting information about Callandor

In "An Unwelcome Return" and "The Extra Bit", Greg wonders which is the titular return, Tylor has insights into Logain's actions, and Seaine uncovers much more than she expected.

In "A Time for Iron", Greg debates the balance between action and the confusion of battle, Tylor repeatedly wonders about what is going on with Gedwyn and the other Asha'man, and Rand's sanity frays at the worst possible time.

In "Gathering Clouds" and "Fog of War, Storm of Battle", Greg analyzes the strategy of a gateway enabled war, Tylor tries to piece together Rand's current position on violence against women, and the Seanchan suffer a major defeat.

In "Into Andor" and "Answering the Summons", Tylor worries about Rand's deteriorating mental state, Greg tries to keep up with the developments in Elayne's group, and Rand finds himself unable to channel without being sickened.

In "Out on the Ice", "A Peculiar Calling", and "The Law", Greg is excited to see the political plot take a leap forward, Tylor is interested in meeting Elayne's rivals for the throne, and Egwene executes a risky plan to perfection.

In "Stronger than Written Law" and "Unexpected Absences", Tylor is curious about Egwene wanting to end the 3 oaths, Greg pieces together Romanda and Lelaine's plans, and Siuan sees an oddity among the Salidar Sitters.

In "Floating Like Snow" and "Message from the M'hael" Tylor wonders about the status of the Asha'man, Greg is overwhelmed by minor nobles, and the contrast between Rand and Perrin becomes more clear.

In "Questions and an Oath" and "New Alliances", Perrin confronts a complicated political landscape, Greg wonders about Faile's plans, and Tylor dubs this plotline the island of misfit toys.

In "Tangles" and "Changes" Greg is excited to see longer periods of time with each perspective, Tylor wonders about Perrin vs Rand's thinking on women, and Faile creates her own spy agency

In "A Goatpen" and "A Simple Country Woman", we learn the destination of Morgase's travels, Tylor wonders why this seemingly simple plot feels so messy, and Greg has theories about the different factions in camp.

In "The Breaking Storm" and "Threads", Greg wonders how unweaving would look with big budget effects, Tylor is curious how a ritual of all women is able to draw on Saidin, and Elayne breaks out of her rut, and her stereotype.

In "A Quiet Place" and "A Pleasant Ride", Tylor wonders whether these are truly wasted chapters, Greg is confused by almost all of the names, and Elayne seems ahead of where we expected in some ways, and behind in others.

In "To Keep the Bargain" and "Unweaving", Greg tries to piece together the new hierarchies among the channelers of Ebou Dar, Tylor is excited for more Avhiendha, and the gathering of channelers produces another previously hidden ability: unweaving.

In "Deceptive Appearances", Tylor wonders what hints we can garner from the gathering of Borderlanders, Greg is curious exactly what Verin is up to, and Moridin makes an appearance in Ebou Dar.

In the end of book episode Tylor discusses the impending series slowdown, Greg's rankings shift drastically, and the POVs are really hard to remember.

In "Spears" and "A Crown of Swords", Greg feels as if the Shaido are being promoted to real villain status, Tylor focuses on Rand's relationship to women in danger, and Sammael meets his fate off-screen.

In "Six Stories" and "Promises to Keep", Greg is excited to see a new villain; the Gholam, Tylor wonders what comes next in Ebou Dar, and Mat finds the Bowl of the Winds but can't quite make it out of town.

In "Blades" and "A Note from the Palace", Min becomes suspicious of Cadsuane's motivations, Tylor is interested in a random Aes Sedai being better at healing than Samitsu, and Greg anticipates Mat's big finish in Ebou Dar.

In "Ta'veren" and "Into the Woods" Tylor wonders whether celebrities have ta'veren powers, Greg is curious about the long term future of the seafolk, and Rand is mysteriously not recognized by the rebels, except for Caline Damodred.