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

In the final episode discussing season 1 of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor questions whether some moments worked for non-book readers, Greg highlights the ways the finale copies and falls short of Lord of the Rings, and guest Steph highlights the realism and changes in the show's adaptation.

In "Healing", "Awakening", and "Visitations" Tylor sees the final pieces of setup falling into place, Greg is intrigued by mysteries with thousand year old clues, and Mat Cauthon finally steps into the spotlight.

In Episodes 5 & 6 of the Wheel of Time TV show, Greg discusses adaptation, Tylor highlights the importance of writing in keeping worldbuilding engaging, and COVID has its first impacts on the production.

In "The Gray Man" "Hunters Three" and "The Red Sister", Tylor discusses the appropriate level of dark in fantasy, Greg hypothesizes about Sheriam and Elaida's allegiance, and Elayne gets a promotion to the imagined opening credits.

In the 3rd and 4th episodes of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor discusses seeing something completely original on screen, Greg highlights the importance of dedication to making the show look lived in, and Ben joins the discussion as our first ever guest.

In "The Amyrlin Seat", "Punishments", and "The Bite of the Thorns" Tylor focuses on Siuan's motivations, Greg questions the cruelty of the Aes Sedai, and The Amyrlin turns to the only people she knows she can trust.

In the first two episodes of the Wheel of Time, Moraine takes on the protagonist's mantle, Greg wonders about changes, and Tylor is curious where a major character went.

In "Secrets" and "Tar Valon" Tylor plays a game of "What is Verin up to?", Greg compares the White Tower to other educational organizations, and Egwene cracks under the strain of the previous book.

In "The Way Out of the Mountains", "Jarra", and "Wolf Dreams", Tylor sees the humanity in Simeon, Greg wonders just how Moiraine got Perrin to do all those chores, and Rand makes his first appearance. It's dark.

In "Nightmares Walking" and "The Hunt Begins" Tylor gets excited about new prophecy, Greg notes a change in the presentation of action, and Perrin learns that you can't change prophecy.

In "Saidin", "News from the Plain" and "Shadows Sleeping" Tylor appreciates the blend of exposition and worldbuilding, Greg highlights the benefits and drawbacks of dream sequences, and Min gets a promotion.

In "Fortress of the Light" and "Waiting", Greg wants to see more wolves, Tylor finds links to Tolkien's Rohan, and Pedron Niall schemes.

In "First Claiming", "What was Meant to Be", and "After", Tylor identifies an Aes Sedai red flag, Greg is interested by the Forsaken, and Rand faces a whole new world.

In "To Come Out of the Shadow" and "The Grave is No Bar to my Call" Greg worries about Egwene's turn to the dark, Tylor sees both improvements and repetition in comparing the endings of the first two books, and... Mat gets the big moment??

In "Five Will Ride Forth" and "Blademaster" Nynaeve's plan is set in motion, Tylor marvels at Robert Jordan's craft, and Greg gets in some final predictions.

In "Falme" and "A Plan", Greg sees parallels to panoptic power, Tylor appreciates Robert Jordan's brevity in dark moments, and Min tries to remain optimistic in the face of the Seanchan.

In "Damane" and "Disagreements" Rand is decisive (???), Tylor is glad the story didn't descend into dwelling on the horrors, and Greg is worried about the implications of our time jump.

In "Practice" and "Flight from the White Tower" Egwene pushes boundaries, Greg sees romance ahead, and Tylor explains all the timey-wimey nonsense.

In "Among the Elders" and "What Might Be" Rand confronts other paths he may have taken, Greg discusses fantasy/rules, and Tylor sees the pieces finally falling into place

In "The Wheel Weaves" and "Stedding Tsofu" Greg's prediction comes true, the Seanchan shine while the Ogier lose some shimmer, and Loial meets a girl.

In "Dangerous Words" and "A Message from the Dark" Rand isn't as over-matched in the game as we all expected, Greg sees the threat of madness, and Tylor clarifies the role of the flame and void.

In "Daes Dae'Mar" and "On the Scent" Rand confronts some dark truths about his future, Greg debates which plots will arrive in the short or long term, and Tylor seeks the moments of character as the pieces move into place for the conclusion.

In "A New Thread in the Pattern" and "Seanchan" Greg ponders the long term, Tylor sees links between the gender politics of the Aiel and Seanchan, and things get dark on Toman Head.

In "Discord" and "The Shadow in the Night" Tylor appreciates the dark side of Rand's story, Greg admires Loial's characterization, and Thom rejects a literal call to adventure.

In "New Enemies and Old Friends" Greg sees the ripples of ta'veren, Tylor note the duality of Cairhein and Egwene meets everyone.