Watch Party: Wheel of Time

This week, Rhuarc and the panel talk about the One Power. How does it work? Where does it come from? How is it different for men and women? And final question: you've got an angreal sitting in front of you. What does it do? If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Want to join the watch party? Do you have a question you need an...

This week, Rhuarc, Saimma, and the panel explore some of the most powerful side characters in the show: Siuan Sanche,  Liandrin, and Logain. And this week's question for the panel: Of all the side characters, who do you think is going to have the biggest story moving forward? If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have...

This week's episode features all femme voices and perspectives.  Saimma, Siobhan, and Samaria are joined by special guests Jessie, from JessieGender, Akeela, founder and managing director of She Speaks We Hear, and Aradiapedia, from the Wheel of Time Spoilers Podcast.  If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a ques...

This week is all about the green Ajah and their warders: Alanna, Ihvon, Maksim, Kerene, and Steppin. And your final question: if you could be a warder to any Aes Sedai from the show, who would you be, and who is your Aes Sedai? If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to...

This episode dives deep into Agelmar, Amalisa, Min, Uno, and the people of Fal Dara keep. And Rhuarc asks an existential question - as the trolloc horde descends, where are you? On the wall with Agelmar? Defending the city with Amalisa? In the keep defending the horn with Uno? Or fucking off out of town with Min? If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Wat...

Have you ever wanted to sit around and talk about peace and love for an hour? We got you covered. Today is all about the Tuatha’an, including Aram, Ila, and Raen. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to join the watch party? Contact us at watchpartywot@gmail.com. You...

More side characters! Rhuarc, Saimma, and the panel talk all about Thom Merrilin, Loial, and Tam al'Thor. Would you want to see Loial deal with a thief in his library? Why did Tam decide to help Rand's birth mother? What would your ideal gleeman song be? All that, and more.  If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have...

Rhuarc, Saimma, David, and Siobhán continue their deep dive into the show's characters, this time focusing on some of the side characters. This week is all about Padan Fain, Eamon Valda, and Dana. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to join the watch party? Contact u...

Rhuarc, Saimma, and the panel devote this episode to mental health, discussing the ways The Wheel of Time explores addiction, depression, PTSD, grief, and suicide.  If you or a loved one are in crisis and thinking about suicide, please seek help. Here are a few resources: Lifeline (USA) - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org National Suicide Helpline (UK & Ireland) - https://www.spbristol.org/NSP...

Rhuarc, Saimma, and the panel continue their deep dive into the show's major characters, this time discussing Moiraine, Perrin, and Mat. Also, a very special announcement about our host! If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to join the watch party? Contact us at watch...

Put your swimsuits on, because today Rhuarc and the panel are taking a deep dive into their favorite characters from the show. In this first of a multi-part series, they discuss Lan, Nynaeve, Egwene, and Rand. Also joining the panel is the wonderful Saimma. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you nee...

Rhuarc and the panel get deep into the culture, community, and geography of the Two Rivers. There is a lot about the region that the show barely had time to explore, and Rhuarc spends this episode shedding more light on the place that produced the show's main characters. The Women's Circle, Village Council, longbows, apple brandy, and more.  Here are two maps to help you visualize the Two Rivers r...

Rhuarc and the panel discuss the infamous leaked script for season 1, episode 1. What did Rafe and co. originally have planned for the episode? And how did the finished product differ from this draft? Not everyone wants to see how the sausage is made, but we sure do!  If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a quest...

Rhuarc, the panel, and Saimma continue their very important discussion about diversity, representation, and inclusion in the Wheel of Time. Topics include sexuality, ableism, ageism, and sizeism. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to join the watch party? Contact us...

In this first episode of a special multi-part series, Rhuarc and the panel are joined by Saimma to discuss how the Wheel of Time approached diversity, representation, and inclusion. This episode comes from the heart, as the panel shares their own unique perspectives and lived experiences while discussing what the Wheel of Time has meant to them. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry -...

Rhuarc and the panel are joined by Michael from Watch Party: Lord of the Rings to discuss the Shadow. Darkfriends, Trollocs, Myrddraal, Dreadlords, and all manner of nightmarish entities are on the docket today. Don't bother turning off the lights, because we are bringing the Shadow to you! If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with...

Rhuarc takes the panel back to school and sits us down for a master class on this history of the Wetlands. We go all the way back to the age of legends, through the breaking and beyond. This episode is still spoiler-free with respect to the main narrative, and will give you a lot of background that will be helpful in seasons to come. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast...

In this special episode, Rhuarc, Greg, DW, and David are joined by the pod's producer and audio editor Jordan Rannells to discuss the music of The Wheel of Time.  The epic soundtrack features a diverse mix of genres and instrumentation that incorporate and celebrate deep elements of the plot and themes. The panel gets into it all.  If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast i...

The crew covers the last two "origins" vignettes: "The White Tower," and "An Ogier's Longing," as well as Amazon's X-Ray, behind the scenes bonus material. They gush over the show's excellent music, sets, and practical effects. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show along with us! Do you have a question you need answered? A theory? Want to...

The first season of The Wheel of Time is in the can, and what a spectacular first season it was! Rhuarc and the panel, joined by special guest Madelyn, look back at Season 1 to discuss its high points, its still unanswered mysteries, theories for next season, and more! This episode is "Uno approved." And don't worry, the first season of the show may be done, but we are not going anywhere. We'll be...

If you are anything like us then your eyes were glued to the tube to find out whether Moiraine and co. can save the world. Join us as Rhuarc and the panel break down "The Eye of the World," the epic finale of the first season of The Wheel of Time.  Moiraine and Rand brave the blight, Nynaeve and Egwene use their power to protect the city, while Perrin meets Padan Fain. Moiraine has worked toward t...

If you are feeling in the dark about The Wheel of Time and looking for spoiler-free ways to learn about the lore, then listen along as Rhuarc and the panel discuss Episode 7, "The Dark Along The Way." Voices in the dark force Moiraine and the travelers out of the Ways to the borderlands, where they have to make a difficult choice, their bonds are strengthened, tested, and masked, and a new origin...

Are you burning for a fiery Wheel of Time discussion? Well we've got a scorcher for you, as Rhuarc and the crew take on Episode 6, "The Flame of Tar Valon." We finally meet the eponymous Amerlyn Seat, judgments are rendered, an old alliance is revealed, and Moiraine shows our travelers the Way. If you are a newbie to The Wheel of Time, don't worry - this podcast is spoiler-free! Watch the show alo...

Today the crew is giving you a little bonus. Amazon has been releasing short animated vignettes to complement each primary episode of The Wheel of Time, and they are worth talking about. Rhuarc and the panel break down the first four: (1) Breaking of the World, (2) The Fall of Manetheran, (3) The Greatest Warder, and (4) Saidin, Saidar, Stone. If you are a newbie to Wheel of Time, don't worry - th...

Blood and ashes! If you've been calling for a new episode of the podcast, then wait no longer! Today Rhuarc and the panel are talking about episode 5, "Blood Calls Blood." Nynaeve, Moiraine, and Lan arrive at the White Tower, Stepin struggles with the loss of Alanna, Perrin and Egwene attend an uncomfortable dinner party with a White Cloak, and Matt and Rand meet everyone's favorite Ogier. If you...