Wheel Takes

In this week's episode, Mat finds himself surrounded by unwanted commitment; Rand reflects on his behavior the previous night; Moiraine is ominous; and the Tairens and Cairhienin take turns being mildly irritating. Check out Ali and Gus on HEAD CANNON PODCAST: https://headcannon.podbean.com/e/head-cannon-it-follows/ ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 45 and 46 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. T...

In this week's episode, it's the Battle for Cairhien! Rand doesn't give himself a rest, even when anyone else would; Mat wants nothing but to rest, but can't seem to find a way to make it happen; Asmodean shows his true colors; and the band appears to all be together. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 43 and 44 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 44...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus meet everyone's favorite (?) High Lord of Tear, with whom Rand has already lost all patience; Aviendha and Rand seem to have had a bit of a thaw; Mat gets even more scared of commitment; and Lan is a better spy than you might think. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 41 and 42 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 42...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus nestle comfortably into Nynaeve's tremendously contradictory perspective; Masema totally fails the vibe check; Galad and Elayne get a dialectical makeover; and Birgitte can't get enough of her new outfit. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 39 and 40 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 40 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ERRA...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, environmental hazards are much more hazardous than might be expected; the point-of-view changes for the first time in a long time; Nynaeve does some learning; and a boater with an interesting accent appears. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 20 and 21 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 21 of TH...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Birgitte have a one-sided staredown; Elayne shows off a new outfit; the foulest mouth in all the Westlands shows up out of the blue; and we find ourselves walking and talking once again. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 37 and 38 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 38 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACE...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve experiences consequences; Birgitte barely hides her identity; Thom and Juilin get some answers; and the Menagerie trundles towards a town. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 35 and 36 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 36 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TWITTER . Check out our Patreon...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve walks around and talks to people; Valan Luca continues to be the most; Petra does her best Topaz impression; and some serious sh*t goes down in Tel'aran'rhiod. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 33 and 34 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 34 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TWITTER ....

In this week's episode, we finally get to the legendary snow cave scene and Ali is overwhelmed with joy. Also there's some Seanchan stuff but honestly who cares because, I mean, come on. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 31 and 32 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 32 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TWITTER . Check...

In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, the baddies perform with variable success; Nynaeve prescribes some home remedies; Moiraine wears herself out; and Mat earns himself a shiny new nickname. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 18 and 19 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 19 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. ~~~ The SPOILER portion of...

It's our 100th episode! Woohoo! In this week's episode, we get inside Hadnan Kadere's head for the first (very unpleasant) time; the veracity of Lews Therin's "memories" are debated; Sulin wants more responsibility; and the Cairhienin seek relief. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 29 and 30 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 30 of THE FIRES OF HEAVE...

In this week's episode, Siuan and Gareth are reunited and it feels so uncomfortable; Min makes some connections; Logain perks up; and Gus starts questioning his dialects again. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 27 and 28 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 28 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TWITTER . Check out our P...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, a jowl king makes his return; Min and Rand duck into a corner but not in a fun way; Moiraine shows off her gains; and Nynaeve firmly establishes her presence. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 16 and 17 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 17 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The SPOILER portion of this e...

In this week's episode, a long-lost White Ajah sister makes her completely unexpected return; Egwene's subconscious drives a wedge between her and Ali; Moghedien adds another name to her list; and Logain has been better. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 25 and 26 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 26 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBO...

In this week's episode, a leathery-faced Wise One brooks no nonsense; Aviendha reaches a breaking point; Rand puts his foot down; and the Wise Ones are actually pretty lenient with Egwene. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 23 and 24 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 24 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , TWITTER and TIK...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus question the legitimacy of an attack; Rand walks around and looks at people, M&M have a great time; and Moiraine is mysteriously absent. DOCTOR BEES VIDEO ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 21 and 22 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 22 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , TWITTER a...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus crease their foreheads as the boys decline to share sensitive information with a valuable ally; a pants-wearing lady makes her debut; a whole slew of new zealots crash the party; and an old friend (?) is en route. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 14 and 15 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS throug...

In this week's episode, Ali carves half-moons as Morgase and her new friends make a daring escape; Rand's stress level is as high as ever; Alviarin shows her true color(s); and Dhearic and Rhuarc show a lack of tact. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19 and 20 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 20 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK ,...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus are horrified to find that Galad has a new allegiance; Elayne's opinions on familial relations are as strong as ever; Juilin Sandar isn't fond of heights after all; and Liandrin does her best impression of an Asgardian. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 16, 17 and 18 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 18 of THE FI...

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains detailed discussion of sexual assault both real and fictional and is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapter 15 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 16 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Join us, Delusions of Graendal and Lezbi Nerdy tomorrow at 6PM Pacific Time...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus try out a new voice for a new circusmaster; Elayne continues to make everyone really uncomfortable; an Austrian girl makes her plays from the shadows; and Melaine is the world's best wingman, but Nynaeve doesn't get it. Join us and The Black Tower Podcast tomorrow at 7PM Pacific Time for discussion of the final week of prelims for THE GRINWELL CUP here ! Don't f...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus wince at the aggressively handsy townsfolk of Lugard; Siuan and Logain have competing ideas of who's in charge; Min feels superior in a way that means a lot to Ali; and Gareth casts off the old in search of the new. Check out Sylas K. Barrett's (xe/xim/xis, he/him/his) article Siuan Sanche and Finding Transgender Experience in the Wheel of Time at Tor.com (artic...

In this week's TEOTW Redux Episode, Ali and Gus ponder of the relative merits and demerits of Moiraine's style of leadership and persuasion; Egwene makes an exciting new discovery but Rand's not happy about it; a small craft capsizes; and Ali is convinced that there is heavy flirting. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 12 and 13 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this e...

In this week's episode, Elayne acts really really goddamn weird towards Thom and Ali hates everything about it; Nynaeve continues her endless struggle against rapid transit; the girls try the hot new drink in town; and the background level of Whitecloaks continues to increase. Join us and Alan from THE WHEEL READS on YouTube TOMORROW at 6PM Pacific for Grinwell Cup after-the-action discussion! htt...

In this week's episode, Ali continues to whipsaw on her opinions on Rand and Moiraine; Mat's tryst is rudely interrupted by some most unkind canines; Egwene has a pretty terrible read on her friend's feelings; and Moiraine is, apparently, acting unlike herself. Dani of THE WHEEL WEAVES PODCAST is joining us THURSDAY 3/4, 7PM Pacific / 10PM Eastern: to discuss the past week's action in THE GRINWELL...