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

In the first two episodes of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor wonders how the writers will work around a new prophecy, Greg compliments the diversity of the sets, costumes, and talent, and Lan and Moiraine's relationship is more frayed than ever.

In "The First Sparks Fall" Tylor gets excited to be closing in on the one-third mark, Greg gets his first taste of a forsaken chapter, and Elaida seems both in command and way out of her depth.

As we draw our discussion of The Shadow Rising to a close, Tylor is impressed by the worldbuilding, Greg still struggles to get attached to Aiel culture, and the hosts' ratings of the books begin to diverge.

In "A Breaking in the Three-fold Land" and "The Traps of Rhuidean", Greg sees comparisons to other magic battles of media, Tylor wonders whether the Asmodean/Rand confrontation is unfilmable, and Lanfear's backstory is revealed.

In "Goldeneyes", Tylor lays out all the Luc/Isam breadcrumbs, Greg highlights the importance of the return home in fantasy storytelling, and Perrin faces a difficult test of his honor in Dain Bornhald.

In "Into the Palace" and "Into the Deep", Tylor is impressed with Robert Jordan's 1st person skills, Greg sees Elayne's leadership skills in a new light, and Nynaeve reaches new heights of channeling prowess.

In "Need" and "The Price of a Departure" Tylor wonders about resurrection for non-horn-bound characters, Greg is shocked by the Luc revelation, and Chiad shows her feelings for Gaul.

In "Traps" and "Revelations in Tanchico" Rand and Aviendha's relationship becomes even more complicated, Greg predicts where each of our stories is heading, and Tylor wonders how much of Nynaeve and Elayne's story was left on the cutting room floor.

In "An Offer Refused" and "Cold Rocks Hold", Aviendha struggles to teach Rand Aiel Customs, Greg compares the chapter's dilemma to Indiana Jones, and Tylor wonders which of the peddler's caravan catch a new reader's attention.

In "The Truth of a Viewing" Tylor wonders about Min's vision of Gawyn, Greg tries to assemble the puzzle pieces, and Siuan Sanche faces betrayal with strength.

In "The Tinker's Sword" and "Veils" Greg wonders about Aram's now uncertain future, Tylor reveals why Elayne is always spitting out her veil, and Perrin begins to show off his leadership skills.

In "Care for the Living" and "The Breaking Storm" Greg wonders about how widespread the old blood really is, Tylor highlights the importance of waiting in a battle sequence, and Perrin sees a whole new side of Emond's Field. Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/59478642-through-the-glass-columns

In "Among the Tuatha'an" and "A Missing Leaf" Tylor is impressed by Faile's emotional maturity, Greg marvels at characters communicating openly, and Perrin's relationship with violence is called into question.

In "A Cup of Wine" and "Hunter of Trollocs" Greg worries that Elayne has fallen behind in terms of character development, Tylor wonders why someone would want to go to Rhuidean in dreams, and Perrin faces the burden of leadership.

In "Hidden Faces" Tylor suffers from Aes Sedai fatigue, Greg is excited to see our main threads seemingly separated for good, and names like Egeanin and Jaichim take the wheel for a chapter.

In "Misdirections" and "Imre Stand" Greg wonders at Aviendha's change in attitude, Tylor asks if anyone else is doubting Rand's sanity, and a new gleeman joins the stage: Jasin Natael.

In "He Who Comes with the Dawn" and "Sharp Lessons" Greg ties together Robert Jordan's many pop culture influences (Dune anyone?), Tylor frets that Egwene may have lost the spotlight in her own chapter, and Rand learns the truth about his parents.

In "A New Weave in the Pattern" Greg notes how Perrin's ta'veren ripples mirror Rand's, Tylor wonders whether Luc could possibly be this good (or this bad, and Verin shares an unexpected warning.

In "Assurances" and "Questions to be Asked" Greg ponders on Foucault, Tylor wonders if Verin and Alanna are to be trusted and Perrin gets quickly entangled in the Two Rivers.

In "Homecoming" and "Beyond the Oak" Greg compares the Two Rivers to Tolkien's shire, Tylor appreciates Marin and Bran Al'Vere and Perrin gives up on his plans in the face of tragedy.

In "Within the Ways" and "To the Tower of Ghenjei" Tylor is excited to feel the momentum, Greg seems excited for a dream chapter, and Perrin faces a home full of threats.

In "The Road to the Spear" and "The Dedicated" Greg is the best (and worst) student in the class, Tylor loves everything about these chapters, and Rand faces the past that created his destiny.

In "Beyond the Stone" and "Rhuidean" Greg gets to know what the name of his podcast means, Tylor is excited when a joke is only funny if you've read the book, and Mat messes up his date with destiny... again.

In "Into the Heart" and "Out of the Stone" the spotlight is put squarely on the Aiel, Tylor is excited to see how the plan's look from inside Moiraine's head, and Greg explains his evolving thinking on the hero's journey.

In "The Wavedancer" and "Winds Rising", Tylor wonders about Sea Folk Culture, Greg compares the Windfinders to the Skywalkers (but not the one you're thinking of) and Elayne and Thom have a weird vibe.