Wheel Takes

In this week's episode, the Bowl of the Winds gets a workout; Elayne and Aviendha exchange promises; and book 7's climax happens. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 4, 5 and 6 of THE PATH OF DAGGERS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 6 of THE PATH OF DAGGERS Patreon thank-yous end at 7:33 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.co...

In this week's episode, Elayne and Aviendha definitely don't have feelings for each other, nope, totally not at all, definitely not. Oh, yeah, and everyone keeps fighting over stuff. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of THE PATH OF DAGGERS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 6 (that's right) of THE PATH OF DAGGERS Patreon thank-yous end at 4:09. ~~~ Check out our...

Welcome to THE PATH OF DAGGERS! In this week's episode, the Borderlander rulers are cryptic; Verin does some sneaky shit; and Moridin plays board games. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: the Prologue of THE PATH OF DAGGERS This episode contains SPOILERS through the Prologue of THE PATH OF DAGGERS Patreon thank-yous end at 11:13. ~~~ To donate to Schooner's rescue in his honor, please visit htt...

In this week's episode, Sammael's head is in the clouds; Elayne gets more head trauma; Mat runs into an OSHA violation; and all the book's climaxes happen at once. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 of A CROWN OF SWORDS. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of A CROWN OF SWORDS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at p...

In this week's episode, the Sea Folk get their plot advanced (and possibly resolved?); Rand goes on a luck bender of his own; friends comfort each other; and Ali finds her new favorite character. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 33, 34, 35, and 36 of A CROWN OF SWORDS. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 36 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The WOT Timeline I reference in the episode c...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve gets all wet; a ring is used as a reminder; Elaida gets what's coming to her; and Seaine finds a new purpose. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 31 and 32 of A CROWN OF SWORDS. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 32 of A CROWN OF SWORDS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us...

After an unexpected hiatus, we're back! This is the episode where Tylin does the thing, but also Perrin and Rand have a tussle, and Nynaeve is forced to face her fear of water. Content advisory: this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault from 05:48 through 33:11. For our other thoughts on sexual assault as referenced in this chapter: tFoH (Ch15) "This Particular Trauma" aCoS (12-13) "...

In this week's episode, Moridin's moniker is mentioned; Ali discusses updated Forsaken power rankings; and two regal women meet. Content advisory: this episode contains some discussion of sexual assault from 11:03 to 27:58. There's one Patreon thank-you and it ends at 5:20. Context for the cactus thing: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRHR6pnS/ ERRATA: we're wrong about toasters. ~~~ Material covered in...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Elayne pull a con as long as they can; Reanne is old as heck (apparently); and apologies are not made. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 23 and 24 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 24 of A CROWN OF SWORDS Patreons thank-yous end at 7:58 (not counting ads) ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out...

Ali and Gus are out of town this week, so enjoy the second annual (and ridiculously late) WOT SONG ARE YOU compendium - where Ali matches WoT characters to holiday songs! ~~~ This episode contains SPOILERS through LoC Ch.10 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltakespodcast@gmail.com US-friendly MERCHANDISE: https://www....

In this week's episode, Nynaeve, Elayne and Mat make up; Birgitte makes a new friend; and housing accommodations shift. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 21 and 22 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 24 (that's correct) of A CROWN OF SWORDS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at whe...

In this week's episode, a matriarch reappears; Min and Rand have an encounter; Sammael denies his stature; and Ali has a new suspect. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 18, 19 and 20 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 21 (that's correct) of A CROWN OF SWORDS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltak...

In this week's episode, Mat goes to the races and meets an old adversary; Jaichim Carridin has a bad time; several Aes Sedai get a word in; and a mysterious old man piques Ali's interest. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 17 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:5:03 ~~~ Check out our...

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains discussions relating to sexual assault and relationship-based abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Resources are available at https://www.rainn.org/resources . ~~~ In this week's episode, Lan is freed; Egwene gains new followers; and Nynaeve and Aviendha have something in common. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 12 and 13 of A CROWN OF SWORDS...

In this week's episode, Egwene investigates a disappearance; Myrelle is in a rush; Nicola does her best Walter White; and Theodrin and Faolain make promises. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 9, 10 and 11 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 11 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:10:48 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK...

In this week's episode, Rand has some internal debates; some of LORD OF CHAOS is seen again; and Egwene gets political. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 7 and 8 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 10 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:08:34 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheelt...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus read Perrin his rights; a couple gets pushy; and a crown breaks, but it also doesn't. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 5 and 6 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 6 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:13:41 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheel...

Ali and Gus sit down to rewatch Denis Villenueve's DUNE: Part One, and engage in mindless banter throughout. For use as a soundtrack companion while you watch DUNE. DUNE not included. But it's on HBO Max. ***TURN OFF "TRIM SILENCE" IF YOUR PLAYER FEATURES IT, OR THE WHOLE THING WILL BE OUT OF SYNC***

In this week's episode, Perrin compartmentalizes; Rand memorizes; Jondyn philosophizes; and Dashiva makes Ali suspicious. Also, yeah, those are crickets in the back half. We recorded this pretty late at night. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 through 4 of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 4 of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:05:27 ~...

Ali and Gus are joined once again by writer, filmmaker and actor Zoë Maltby to break down the differences between the leaked Wheel of Time pilot script and the final, aired pilot episode, as well as to discuss why these changes may have been made in the process of bringing the story from the script to the screen. This episode contains full spoilers for Season 1 of The Wheel of Time and may contain...

In this week's episode, Sevanna ignores a wake-up call; Pedron Niall gets a not-so-pleasant surprise; Mesaana hides her appearance; and Gawyn continues to exist. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: the first part of the Prologue of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through the whole Prologue of A CROWN OF SWORDS The Patreon thank-yous end at 00:14:55 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , IN...

In this week's episode, Ali shares her predictions for A CROWN OF SWORDS; Elaida has a new pad; and Alviarin has a bad time. Check out the Bingo card for ALI PREDICTION BINGO here: https://twitter.com/wheeltakespod/status/1548156001022386178 ~~~ Material covered in this episode: the first part of the Prologue of A CROWN OF SWORDS This episode contains SPOILERS through the whole Prologue of A CROWN...

In this week's episode, Rand goes on a journey; many people follow him; and there are atrocities. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 53, 54, 55 and the Epilogue of LORD OF CHAOS This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of LORD OF CHAOS There are no Patreon thank-yous in this episode. ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltake...

In this week's episode, Rand does his best impression of a fedex package; Galina starts running the show; Mat wanders around; and a certain brooding warder makes his return. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 51 and 52 of LORD OF CHAOS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 52 of LORD OF CHAOS The Patreon Thank-Yous in this episode end at 15:38 ~~~ Check out our TWITTER , INSTA...

In this week's episode, Rand finds himself face to face with a few foes; Berelain makes some very confusing and problematic choices; Min keeps doing what she's doing; and the tension grows. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 49 and 50 of LORD OF CHAOS This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 50 of LORD OF CHAOS The meatloaf we talk about in the Patreon thank-yous is here: https:/...