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

In "Deceptions" and "Into the Ways" Tylor questions how much of Thom and Moiraine's conversations go over the reader's head, Greg wonders about the similarities between Ents and Ogier, and Gawyn and Galad just keep trying to make fetch happen.

In "Customs of Mayene", "Into the Doorway" and "Leavetakings", Mat faces his fate, Tylor enjoys Lan's poetry, and Greg wonders what Rand and Moiraine were up to through the redstone arch.

In "What Lies Hidden", "Tanchico or the Tower", and "Rumors" Tylor finds his favorite real world reference in the series, Greg compares the Wise Ones to Greek tragedy, and Aviendha struggles against the plans of others.

In "Decisions" and "The Stone Stands", Tylor wonders about a voice in Rand's head, Greg compares Rand's loss to the Illiad, and Moiraine is woefully unprepared for something for the first time in her life.

In "Playing with Fire" and "Hard Heads" Tylor acknowledges another well done romance scene, Greg anticipates the pace picking up soon, and Rand seems unstable to everyone but himself.

In "Questioners" and "Doorways" Tylor wonders what the second doorway is, Greg thinks about the various ways Moiraine is like a teacher, and Elayne figures out her feelings for a boy she has only met twice.

In "Reflection" and "Strings" Tylor is excited to see more politics, Greg notes the similarities between Rand and Moiraine, and Rhuarc makes a strong first impression.

In "Whirlpools in the Pattern" Greg plays detective about the origins of the magical disruptions, Tylor appreciates the faster pace to start this book, and our teenage protagonists come face to face with their fears.

In "Seeds of Shadow" Min faces a horror movie introduction, Tylor wonders at all the characters getting promoted, and Greg wonders which pay off for this book and which are longer term concerns.

In our wrap up of the Dragon Reborn, Greg analyzes the origins of Forsaken names, Tylor previews what is to come and the podcast moves onto another book.

In "What is Written in Prophecy" and "The People of the Dragon" Greg grapples with the overlapping narratives of the conclusion, Tylor frets over the similarities in the conclusions of the first three books, and Rand claims his place in the prophecies.

In " In Search of a Remedy", "A Flow of the Spirit", and "Into the Stone" Tylor is glad to see the necessary emotional setup, Greg appreciates the deft hand leading all the characters to converge, and the Aiel unexpectedly weave themselves into the exciting conclusion.

In "The Hammer" and "Bait for the Net", Greg discusses how Perrin is facing a new wrinkle on the hero's journey, Tylor highlights the importance of mixing up tempo in storytelling, and Nynaeve faces the real villain: inflation.

In "Following the Craft" and "A Storm in Tear" Egwene is a little too mature for a 16 year old, Tylor anticipates a rushed ending, and Greg thinks everything relates back to Rise of Skywalker

In "Caemlyn", "A Message out of the Shadow", and "To Race the Shadow", Greg wonders when the book will finally feel like it's approaching the conclusion, Tylor wonders about the links between the many evil men across Randland, and Mat wonders how he can make money and be selfless at the same time.

In "Shadowbrothers" and "Hunted" Tylor enjoy's Faile's confusion, Moiraine loses control, and Greg enjoys a dream sequence?!?

In "A Hunter's Oath" and "Easing the Badger", Tylor admits to liking at least one Robert Jordan romance, Greg compares Wheel of Time books to Mariah Carey, and Perrin is torn between rejecting the Falcon and protecting Zarine.

In "Threads in the Pattern" and "A Hero in the Night" Tylor wonders if fireworks are part of the cultural blending of Robert Jordan's world, Greg wonders at Nynaeve's motives, and Mat has a heart of gold even if he won't acknowledge it.

In "Daughter of the Night", "Fires in Cairhien", and "Maidens of the Spear" Greg compares Wheel of Time to Ahsoka and Dr. Who (minor spoilers ahead), Tylor reveals his final favorite character, and the Aiel get a fuller introduction.

In "Within the Weave", "A Different Dance", and "The Falcon" Perrin shares the spotlight with new characters, Greg guesses which prophecies are "next book" prophecies, and Tylor wonders what is wrong with Moiraine.

In "The Woman of Tanchico" and "The First Ship" Tylor enjoys the lightness that comes from Mat chapters, Greg sees Thom's grief as well drawn, and Mat negotiates the way only he can.

In "A Way Out", "A Trap to Spring", and "The First Toss" Tylor tries to read between the lines for clues, Greg is excited that the fun is back, and Mat wins our hearts (and a lot of people's money) in a game of dice.

In "Questions", "Behind a Lock", and "Tel'aran'rhiod" Tylor finds the pace slowing, Greg reminds us to trace the roots of the mythologies we're reading about, and Egwene takes her first steps into Greg's greatest fear... a world of dreams.

In "Sealed" and "Scouting and Discoveries" Tylor highlights the fairy tale nature of some scenes, Greg wonders whether the Mat we're seeing is the real Mat, and Egwene stumbles into even more mysteries than she planned on.

In "A World of Dreams" and "The Price of the Ring", Greg gives us his word of the day, Tylor wonders why Egwene doesn't have to give up anything but Rand, and Verin gets a POV.