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

In " The Price of a Ship" and "Leavetakings", Tylor wonders whether Birgitte is the most mature character in this plot, Greg wonders whether Galad will fall under darker influences, and Nynaeve confronts the consequences of her choices.

In "After the Storm" and "Other Battles, Other Weapons", Greg sees interesting parallels in the changing psyches of Mat and Rand, Tylor thinks about the unsung traits that make Talmanes and Nalsean follow Mat, and Moiraine serves as an advisor to Rand, but only from afar.

In "This Place, This Day" and "The Lesser Sadness", Tylor worries about the reliability of Rand's decision-making and narration, Greg compares the power of channelers to Milton's warring angels, and Mat proves that his memories, and his luck, are plenty useful on the battlefield

In "The Craft of Kin Tovere" and " Before the Arrow" Greg gets excited about Mat's military knowledge, Tylor worries Rand is learning the wrong lessons from Aviendha, and Egwene seems torn between the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones.

In "Encounters in Samara" and "The Wheel Weaves", Masema brings religious fanaticism to Ghealden, Tylor is impressed by Nynaeve's lack of awareness of her own fear, and Greg wonders why everyone seems to trust Galad.

In "A New Name", "Performances in Samara", and "An Old Acquaintance", Birgitte makes an outstanding first impression on both hosts, Tylor notes his love for Uno, and Greg is impressed by how well Elayne has stepped up as a protagonist.

In "A Silver Arrow" and "Ripped Away" we learn just how horrible Moghedien can be (to Liandrin), Greg worries about just how low Nynaeve has been brought, and Tylor thinks Elayne took a very big risk with Birgitte.

In "A Short Spear" and "A Question of Crimson", Greg pulls out every pop culture metaphor in the book to describe Aviendha and Rand's relationship, Tylor wonders about what Asmodean will teach next, and Nynaeve gives her own unique take on her very bad day.

In "Memories of Saldea", "A Wager", and "The Far Snows", Hadnan Kadere shows his true colors, Greg wonders whether the Shaido will complicate Rand's political aspirations, and Tylor confesses to loving at least one romantic plot in this book.

In "The Practice of Diffidence" and "Trapped" Leane shows her calculating side, Tylor tries to assemble the pieces of Siuan's long term plan, and Greg explains how Gareth Bryne is no longer following Kermit's car (it makes sense in context).

In "A Message Sent", "Dreams of Galad", and "Sallie Daera" Tylor sees connections between Moghedien's attacks and Aes Sedai Training, Greg compares Salidar to a Gungan village, and Egwene struggles with her growing Aiel identity.

In "The Gift of a Blade", "Birdcalls by Night", and "The Fifth I Give You" Tylor appreciates the relationship taking place entirely in the background, Greg speculates about the importance of power wrought blades, and Rand struggles with his conflicted feelings for Aviendha.

In "Memories" and "Jangai Pass" Morgase gets a significant promotion, Tylor is excited to get to see that Lini wasn't a figment of Elayne's imagination, and Greg marvels at how deep time continues to pervade Rand's story.

In "Heading West" and "A Hound of Darkness" Tylor starts to suspect everyone of being black ajah, Elayne shows how much she has grown as a future Aes Sedai, and Greg compares Wheel of Time to... Indiana Jones? Again?

In "What Can Be Learned in Dreams" and "An Unexpected Offer" Greg compares the use of viewpoint characters in different fantasy series (even though he doesn't read fantasy), Tylor thinks Egwene is acting more Aiel than ever, and Galad gives an Aes Sedai answer.

In "A Small Room in Sienda" and "Meetings" Tylor is excited to read about Nynaeve, but only from her POV, Greg sees Alien references in chapter icons, and Valan Luca makes a grand entrance.

In "Figs and Mice" "The Nine Horse Hitch" and "An Old Pipe", Tylor is excited to get a wide variety of characters, Greg highlights the parallels between chapters, and Siuan faces a new set of life circumstances.

In "A Departure", "Over the Border", and "A Signal", Tylor wonders what Moiraine is hinting at, Greg highlights the realism and absurdity of Elayne's plot, and Nynaeve falls for the oldest trick in the book.

In "Among the Wise Ones" and "Gateways" Greg just wants to move onto another plot, Tylor is excited to get some time with Egwene/Aviendha, and Rand has seriously leveled up.

In Episodes 7 & 8, Rand declares himself over Falme, Greg mourns for Hopper, and Tylor insists he won't talk about adaptation, then does so repeatedly.

In "Pale Shadows" and "Twilight" Greg worries we're spending too much time in Rand's head, Tylor is interested in the shift in presentation of Aviendha, and Mat gets lucky

In the 5th and 6th episodes of the second season of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor wonders whether dark plots are just a part of making television, Greg advocates for shorter TV episodes, and special guest Lindsey lends a new perspective to all of the horrors faced by our characters.

In "Rhuidean" Greg wonders how the chapter looks from the outside, Tylor observes some significant changes in Egwene, and Rand experiences his first signs of madness

In "What Might Be" and "Daughter of the Night" Tylor highlights the impressive adaptation of some iconic costumes, Greg evaluates the new twists on our old story, and special guest Ben highlights several characters getting more of the spotlight on TV.

In "Fanning the Sparks" Greg predicts that Morgase will be a focus going forward, Tylor is excited to see Gareth Bryne again, and Leane takes up a new hobby.