Wheel Takes

Ali and Gus are joined by writer and WGA AI working group member John Lopez to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Large Language Model Artifical Intelligence (LLM AI), and what you can do to affect the future of AI's use (or lack thereof) in the creative process. Leave a public comment with the US Copyright Office: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/30/2023-18624/artificial-inte...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, everything is terrible and Gus can't imagine how it could possibly get worse, even though Gale isn't here. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE ! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 22 through 24 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 24 of MOCKINGJAY ERRATA: Gus actually definit...

In this week's episode, Osan'gar drops the pretense; Moghedien sits out; and Rand and Nynaeve do some cleaning. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:45 Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 35 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, an invasion continues; a new squadmate has a breakdown; and Katniss hears something out of place. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19 through 21 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 21 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITER...

In this week's episode, Rand hunts; Fain lays traps; and Cadsuane politicks. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 5:39 (without ads) The discussion relating to S2E1 and S2E2 ends at 30:38 (without ads) (There's also a chapter marker) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 32, 33 and 34 of WINTER'S HE...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, a celebration occurs, despite a lot of bureaucratic protest; a friendship is rebuffed on both sides; and there's a training montage. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 16 through 18 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 21 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~...

In this week's episode, Mat frets; Egeanin shows her skills; and an unexpected guest joins the party. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:54 (without ads) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 30 and 31 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPO...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, morale is at an all time low; Gale finds his new passion; and Peeta isn't all in his right mind. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 through 15 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 15 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, Ali and Gus get really esoteric; Katniss takes a forced nap; and a breadboy makes his return, but maybe not in the way we'd all like. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 10 through 12 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 12 of MOCKINGJAY ~~...

In this week's episode, Mat makes plans, then those plans get undone, then he makes new plans. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 12:11 (without ads) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ERRATA: Nalesean, not Nerim, was killed by the Gholam. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 28 and 29 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOI...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, Katniss and Gale go on a field trip; Peeta sends some messages; and Gus just can't let a grudge go. Gus' bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 5 through 9 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 9 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATI...

In this week's episode, Elayne takes several meetings, and Ali and Gus race against the battery. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 26 and 27 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 27 of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTI...

In this week's Mockingjay episode, Katniss meets new ostensible friends; Gale's back in action; and Peeta's up a creek without a paddle. Gus' bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 through 4 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 4 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONA...

In this week's episode, Shalon feels at sea (or I guess we should say not at sea); Rand is sneaky; and Verin raises Ali's eyebrows. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 24 and 25 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 25 of WINTER'S HEART. The Patreon thank-yous end at 2...

Ali and Gus share some information on what's going on with the WGA and SAG strikes, as well as sharing what insight they have on how they may affect The Wheel of Time Show. We are not strike captains and do not have all the information, but hopefully this provides some insight. Specific WoT thoughts are at 41:11. Ads have been disabled on this episode. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Re...

Ali and Gus are joined by Donna and Bree, BOTH halves of the intrepid writing duo Kit Rocha, as they sit down to watch the first film in The Hunger Games trilogy! THIS IS A RIFF TRACK. YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR OWN COPY OF "THE HUNGER GAMES". Press "PLAY" on the film at 10:53 in the podcast. There is also a countdown. Pre-order CONSORT OF FIRE here! ~~~ Material covered by this episode: THE HUN...

In this week's episode, Rand does his best James Bond impression; Cadsuane shows off her steamrolling skills; and we spend some time with someone who actually does make a habit out of giving a fuck about the Sea Folk. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ERRATA: Gus and Ali are wrong about who Slayer is there to kill at the top of the episode...

In this week's episode, there are at least Three Women; Gaul's high-kick rival returns; and Egeanin backslides. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ERRATA: Gus is wrong at the top of the episode about Teslyn but he corrects himself later on. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19-21 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS...

In this week's Catching Fire episode, Mags takes a bow; Katniss shoots her shot; and Gus finds out just how much he was right about. Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 21 through 27 of CATCHING FIRE. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of CATCHING FIRE. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Pat...

In this week's episode, Mat gets Illuminated; Tuon makes an offer; and there's a lot of skipping. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 15-18 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 18 of WINTER'S HEART. There are no Patreon thank-yous in this episode. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check...

In this week's Catching Fire episode, Peeta comes out swingin'; Finnick gains some ground in Gus' eyes' and Mags munches. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 17 through 20 of CATCHING FIRE. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 20 of CATCHING FIRE. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltakespodcast@gm...

In this week's episode, Cadsuane doesn't make a habit out of (you know how this goes); Graendal accessorizes; and Ali is proven right about a theory from seven whole books ago. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13-14 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 14 of WINTER'S HEART. Patreon thank-yous end at...

In this week's Catching Fire episode, Gus has strong opinions about the previous winners; Katniss makes some friends; and Haymitch makes a little more sense. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 through 16 of CATCHING FIRE. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 16 of CATCHING FIRE. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheelta...

In this week's episode, Elayne makes at least one stupid decision; Rand bottles up his feelings; and Nynaeve is gobsmacked. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here ! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 7-12 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 12 of WINTER'S HEART. Patreon thank-yous end at 04:49 (not counting ads) ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , I...

In this week's Catching Fire episode, bread and birds abound; Prim lives in blissful ignorance; and Katniss gets the worst news yet. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 10 through 12 of CATCHING FIRE. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 12 of CATCHING FIRE. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltake...