Wheel Takes

As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I am a show-only fan" - folks who have never picked up a WHEEL OF TIME book can li...

In this week's episode, Gawyn causes more problems; more Black Ajah are revealed to us; a couple of ugly alliances are formed; and the 'gars make their first appearances. Oh yeah and PAITR IS BACK ~~~ Material covered in this episode: the second half of the PROLOGUE of LORD OF CHAOS This episode contains SPOILERS through the PROLOGUE of LORD OF CHAOS Patreon thankyous end at 5:24 ~~~ Winners for o...

Ali and Gus are thrilled to be joined by Bree, half of the author duo "Kit Rocha", to discuss "THE DRAGON REBORN" from both a screenwriting and book-writing perspective! ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEE...

As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I am a show-only fan" - folks who have never picked up a WHEEL OF TIME book can li...

As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I am a show-only fan" - folks who have never picked up a WHEEL OF TIME book can li...

Welcome to our coverage of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime! As the episodes of the show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I am a show-only fan" - folks who...

In this week's episode, Demandred gets a job offer; Nynaeve struggles with research; and Faile deals with some very frustrating questions. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: half of the PROLOGUE of LORD OF CHAOS This episode contains SPOILERS through the PROLOGUE of LORD OF CHAOS ~~~ To enter to win a copy of the show tie-in version of THE EYE OF THE WORLD, leave us a review and send an email t...

We're done with New Spring! In this week's episode, Lan goes on the run and finds a new home; Ryne completely fails the vibe check; Moiraine overestimates herself; and an ex-Mistress of Novices reveals her true nature. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 23-Epilogue of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and NEW SPRING ~~~ To enter to win a...

In this week's episode, Lan gets one over on Moiraine, and Moiraine gets about ten thousand over on Lan; our least favorite character makes her debut; and Diryk's just so darn cute, isn't he? ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19-22 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and NEW SPRING ERRATA: "Hotsuane" was created as a joke by Jenny of L...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, Nynaeve vents her various frustrations at anyone who will (or won't) listen; Perrin questions his snap decisions; and corvids continue to cause concern. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 28 and 29 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 29 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. ERRATA: I clearly can't pronounce "...

In this week's episode, Lan discloses how much he loves My Chemical Romance; Bukama is hung up on tradition; and Moiraine encounters a living legend. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 15-18 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and through Chapter 18 of NEW SPRING. ERRATA: The girls are attacked by Grey Men almost immediately after Siuan...

In this week's episode, Ali goes into mourning; Moiriane and Siuan go on a shopping spree; and Amyrlin Seat proves to be a dangerous job. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 and 14 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and through Chapter 14 of NEW SPRING. ERRATA: The "three sticks" chapter logo appears in chapters wherein the traitor's...

In this week's episode, Moiraine and Siuan undertake some grueling rituals (including the threat of having to bake a pie); Ajahs are chosen; new jobs are parceled out; and Lan finally shows up again. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and through Chapter 12 of NEW SPRING. ~~~ Check ou...

In this week's episode, Moriane and Siuan allow their teachers to think what they'd like while they dig into some clerical work; Tamra puts together an elite squad; Elaida practices questionable tutoring techniques; and Ellid is the cream of the crop. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 6, 7 and 8 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN, and...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus expand their knowledge of viticulture; Moiraine and Siuan switch from excited to terrified and back again more than a few times; and Merean could stand to learn a little bit about delivering bad news. Gus will be on THE DUSTY WHEEL SHOW tonight, 9/22 at 9 PM Eastern! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv0FYm7-i6I&ab_channel=TheDustyWheel ~~~...

Welcome to NEW SPRING: THE NOVEL! We're doing the PREQUEL book now because we think the WOT show might contain some spoilers for this book. Enjoy! ~~ In this week's episode, Ali and Gus are reintroduced to their old favorites; an army practices synchronized swinging; and Gitara Moroso plays her final tune. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 and 2 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, Rand and Mat may lose another mentor; Floran Gelb enters a period of questionable employment; Perrin gets an education in dancing; and the Tinkers defy expectations. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 26 and 27 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 27 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. ~~~ The SPOILER portio...

In this week's episode, we get into the nitty gritty of Ali's predictions, theories, forecasts and worries about where the series might be headed. Check out the WHEEL TAKES PREDICTION TRACKER here: https://bit.ly/37cyadl ~~~ This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 2 of NEW SPRING. This episode contains SPOILERS for Seaso...

In this week's episode, Rand invents a new musical genre; Mat, Aviendha and Asmodean practice their anti-disappearing act (and then some); Daddy Bezos arrives on the scene; and we close the book on The Fires of Heaven. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 53 and 54 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK ,...

In this week's episode, Rand deals with grief (more than his own); a Khan moment is had; Nynaeve tries to teach; and Birgitte has a catch phrase. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 53 and 54 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS for THE LORD OF THE RINGS, HARRY POTTER, and Season 1 of WESTWORLD. ~~~...

In this week's episode, Ali is sad. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 51 and 52 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ERRATA: The fish Gus is thinking of is known as an Ocean Sunfish. ~~~ Check out our FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TWITTER . Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltakespodcast@gmail.com Ali's...

In this TEOTW Redux episode, Ali and Gus delve into dream psychology (not really); Rand does his best Simone Biles impersonation; Perrin has some philosophical questions; and Egwene deals with grief in her own way. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 24 and 25 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 25 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. ~~...

In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Elayne pick up some wayward women; a prejudice is revealed to Nynaeve's stunned eyes; a reception is frostier than expected; and Ali recalibrates her Forsaken radar. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 49 and 50 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 50 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ERRATA: The three remaining seals are: 1) T...

In this week's episode, Ali and Gus watch the girls take their leave, again, from another place; Cerandin isn't buying what Elayne is selling; Nynaeve has absolutely no interest in what Luca is selling; and Galad loves capitalism. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 47 and 48 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 48 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN. ~~~ Check out...

In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, Perrin and Egwene have differing opinions on who's in charge; a furry new friend makes his debut; and our heroes get a geography lesson. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 22 and 23 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 21 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD. ~~~ The SPOILER portion of this episode may...