WoT Spoilers

We are joined by Brian, who plays Recappa Sedai on YouTube, to help us flesh out content over the next few chapters in which Perrin slowly and anxiously returns to Cairhien in the aftermath of Dumai’s Wells. But first, we have to tackle the physics of gateways, with a little help from Carl Sagan. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnURElCzGc0 )   Our exasperation with Perrin is counterbalanced by o...

Brett from The Wheel Weaves podcast comes back to help us spot even more Aes Sedai hypocrisy in the aftermath of Dumai’s Wells, discover that there is a fantasy trope about throwing items into volcanoes, and question Loial’s journalistic tact. There is also a discussion about beards. SpoilerCon: Will be held on October 1-3 in Portland, OR Currently planning an in-person/digital hybrid event; this...

Thom (of Dragonmount, JordanCon, TarValon.net, & WoT community show) returns to help us read in the wind as it sweeps over Dumai’s Wells. We imagine what the lost nation of Coremande was like from only three textual references, give RJ the benefit of the doubt on writing toxic masculinity, and wish that Loial could sit Perrin and Aram both down for a good long talk about trauma and empathy. Spoile...

Seth and Aradia go guest-less to finally wrap up the prologue’s fourth part. Patreons get thanked at the top of the episode, and a new Patreon-only reward is announced at the end. Announcements about SPOILERCON Will be held on October 1-3 in Portland, OR Currently planning an in-person/digital hybrid event; this could change because pandemic Information on venue, registration, art contest, CALL FO...

With Thom of Dragonmount, JordanCon, TarValon.net, WoT community show, and an awesome Perrin cosplay. First, we go on a prologue tangent about prologue writing, to start a trend of  massive tangents all about life, the universe, and most things. We ponder a new possible reason for Fel’s demise, Seth struggles with names, Aradia struggles to explain a meme, and Thom admires slime molds. Evil will a...

With Malkier Talks! Rob joins us for Dumai’s Wells 2.0, dad jokes, and discussing how our parents view our podcasts. Sevanna is a bad batch of homebrew evil, with no Fain required. Eflame - the dating app for WoT fans.  Malkier Talks’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel /UCZXswsuLZIhYKlDICALD6HQ  Rob’s WoT Song parody: https://youtu.be /CIOqAeZXkHM  Aradia and Master of the Deck on Ro...

Starting a new book! In a new format! At a new recording time!  We invite Jess the Amyrlin back to take on the first quarter of this very long prologue. We spend a lot of time on the opening prophecy, the land is one with the Dragon, etc etc. Elaida’s clock inspires a Night Circus shoutout. Where does forkroot come from? And how? And why?  Announcements about SPOILERCON Spoilercon will be held on...

Aradia takes their usual position driving a tangent-filled episode between WoT books. We tried using video for the first time for this episode, which was fun but also precluded our usual editing process, so this time you get to enjoy a raw and uncut discussion about the highs and lows of Lord of Chaos, through the eyes of five content creators. Jess: https://www.amyrlinstudy .com  Jess’s WoT song...

Enarra comes back to help us close out the epilogue of Lord of Chaos. Lots of reading out loud for this one! This is the end of Era 2 of the saga of the Dragon of Time, and the midpoint of the series, congrats to us for getting here. The Lord of Chaos is indeed ruling. Goodbye Herid Fel, too bad you couldn't light that pipe with your mind. This is our first sighting of a golem, which calls to mind...

Seth and Aradia are joined by Szeth, first-time guest and winner of the SpoilerCon2019 silent auction for the guest spot on this recording! A record-shattering 47 guests tuned in live to listen to this highly anticipated chapter, in which we discuss the actual duration and agony of Rand’s time in the box, are staggered by the scale of death in fantasy and real life, contemplate the many ways in wh...

Brett from Wheel Weaves rejoins us for 10 days of Perrin gathering an army on the way to Dumai’s Wells. Warfare is changing across the series, even as Perrin keeps the national groupings of his army more separate than the other two ta’veren. Seth reads a chilling passage of wolf conversation. Other important topics covered include Ogier ears, human navels, apologizing Danil’s brother Tell, wonderi...

Introducing long-time Discord friend of the podcast, OBThunder aka Ken, who is apparently also Perrin! We compare the pain of losing RJ to the Bleakness, and The Feast of Lights to Mardi Grai in the 80s. Aradia and Ken both have the same problem with keeping Dashiva and Narishma apart, but agree that Rand retires to become another Herid Fel. Sevanna initiates a false flag operation, making Dumai’s...

Many, many, many, weaves of the Power are present in this chapter. Megan provides hilarious commentary on (and in) Texan accents. Mat and Olver bet on horses, the Aes Sedai wear the wrong clothes to go on a day trip to the slums, and a red-belted woman makes a brief appearance. Egwene starts to flex her strategic abilities even as she struggles with self-doubt. Lan arrives at Myrelle, despite goin...

Longtime friend of the podcast Abigail joins us to talk about a chapter that has deep and disturbing significance for both her and Rand. We ponder if Demandred was ever actually interested in Illenya, how much the Tower embassy was set up to fail from the start, and what must be going on in the minds of Bain and Chiad. We also discuss mental illness, trauma, the complicated definitions of “recover...

Bambi comes back and stands in for a missing Aradia. We untangle the convoluted timeline between Perrin and Rand, consider Min’s position with the Wise Ones, and debate viewings associated with them. Rand visits the school in Cairhien for his last meeting with Fel, who is then inspired to write the infamous bookmark. Tensions between Perrin, Faile, and Berelain lead to the beginning of Min’s self-...

Brett from The Wheel Weaves podcast returns! We discuss tea tangents, humor with horses, Verin as a “yes man,” the weaknesses of the Mirror of Mists, and what a combination of Downton Abbey and The Witcher would look like. Find Brett and Dani working through a first-time read on The Wheel Weaves podcast at: https://thewheelweavespodcast.libsyn .com  Join the conversation on Discord:  https://disco...

The Supergirls arrive in Ebou Dar, meet Tylin Quintara Mitsobar by the Grace of the Light Queen of Altara, and make several incorrect assumptions. Aes Sedai name soup in the category of M. Positive feedback loops are usually negative. Time is not a wheel, it is a puddle. Join the conversation on Discord:  https://discord.gg /YtWvCnS  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com /wotspoilers  Ema...

Megan returns! This episode is dedicated to her brother Matt for this Mat chapter, because sibling love. Seattle Anne… ahem, sorry, let me check my notes…. Setalle Anan appears for the first time. We think that MalkierTalks on Youtube needs to tackle a recipe for “potted larks.” Elayne is basically Alexis Rose from Schitt’s Creek. Join the conversation on Discord:  https://discord.gg /YtWvCnS  Con...

Part 1: Aradia and Morgan sympathize with the anxiety of Perrin meeting his in-laws, and Seth joins in to discuss relationships with age gaps. We also imagine Fourth Age nations and their potential. Faile doesn’t want to be Queen of Saldaea. Part 2: Morgan and Seth wrapping up the chapter the next day. Demira has an encounter with far-reaching consequences, and even Verin can occasionally be surpr...

Perrin and Faile finally rejoin Rand! Aradia and Seth are both subjected to Pacific Northwest rain, and an awkward chapter break. Join the conversation on Discord:  https://discord.gg /YtWvCnS  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com /wotspoilers  Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com    Twitter: @wotspoilers   Instagram: @wot_spoilers   Facebook: @WOTSpoilers    Support us on Patreon for ad-free...

Discord Dad joins us! Aradia is offended by the excellent design of octopus eyeballs; a mantis shrimp would be an excellent superhero. We debate the uses of the warder bond in the Last Battle, consider Julin’s toh, and snicker at how much Mat trusts himself. The Color of Trust song from YouTube -  https://youtu.be /31afeiVj6aM  Sakan’s fan video can be found at https://bindingtheshatteredharp.word...

New Patreon names get read at the top of the episode, and then we are joined by Anna of the Grey Ajah of our Discord (and artist who created the Fox and Raven logo) to discuss if Min is a horse-girl in addition to the inventor of high heels. We also cover other important topics like the methods of the Grey Ajah, consent violations, HOAs, and makeup techniques. Verin sips tea. Join the conversation...

SuperSkyLake from Discord watches with us as Rand makes his last visit to the Black Tower. LTT believes in Taimandred, Rand believes he is Superman, and we think Superman is an Asha'man. Join the conversation on Discord:  https://discord.gg /YtWvCnS  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com /wotspoilers  Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com    Twitter: @wotspoilers   Instagram: @wot_spoilers   Fa...

Charlyn of the podcast Unramblings joins us to discuss Min and Rand. We agree that Min is a weapon hidden inside a sexy lamp. There are many kinds of love, but it is rare that putting a relationship on a pedestal is a good idea. Sulin wears an odd costume, and we are pretty sure that we find Steve. Find the Unramblings podcast on Podbean and ListenNotes, or wherever you get podcasts:  Patreon: htt...

We are joined by long-time Discord member Tabernus aka Fred, a false bartender who used Wheel of Time to get through college. Aradia learns about lead glass, and Seth finds more reasons to see Demandred in Vanin. Mat and Thom discuss a cautionary tale about a bootmaker, while Elayne and Aviendha reunite and compare notes on relationships. Join the conversation on Discord:  https://discord.gg /YtWv...