Stay ConnectedLongtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more.
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In which we REALLY love some things (and not-so-much others), Jenn eats her words about Perrin's trial, and Mat is freaking epic.
Next episode: Chapters 35-43
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In which Preeti and Jenn discuss continued pacing issues with Perrin, whether or not Rand has become a Disney princess, and, above all else, the Trakands making Very Bad Choices.
Next episode: Chapters 28 - 34
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While the pacing is still herky-jerky, Jenn could not be happier about the character moments we get in this section. Preeti has some Questions. Both agree: Nynaeve 5Ever.
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In which Jenn and Preeti have issues with pacing, talk about all the loose ends that need tying up, and DESPERATELY want to know what is in these letters from Verin!
Next section: Chapters 16-21
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In this TVOB After Dark, Preeti and Jenn are a little frustrated with pacing, find parallels EVERYWHERE, and are pretty excited about some character developments.
Next episode: Towers of Midnight, Chapters 6 - 15 inclusive
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In which it takes Preeti and Jenn two recording sessions to get through all of this INTENSE material, from Egwene's epicness to the parallels between Egwene and Rand to Rand's dark night of the soul and then some.
NOTE: Apologies for Preeti's audio in the second half of the episode. She did not check that the computer was using her podcast mic as a sound source and so it recorded the entire thing via the computer mic instead.
Next episode: Towers of Midnight, Prologue - Chapter 5
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Preeti and Jenn dig into character-author affinities, POV choices, Mat and Egwene parallels, and OMG VERIN in this episode.
Next episode: Chapter 40 - Epilogue
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The horror! The characterizations! The repeated shout-outs to Moiraine! Jenn and Preeti talk about this banger of a section and are once again tempted to just keep reading.
Next section: Chapters 33-39
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WHAT A SECTION, Y'ALL!!! WHAT A SECTION. Seriously. Join Jenn and Preeti as they freak the hell out about Rand. (But Gawyn continues to be the worst.)
Next section: Chapters 27-32
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Preeti and Jenn get Very Excited about Egwene's storyline, noodle on character resets and character parallels, and are annoyed by Gawyn (again).
Next section: Chapters 19-26
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Preeti and Jenn revel in some really great (and really deliberate?) character work, as well as a faster pace, and talk about what they hope to see sooner than later.
Next episode: Chapters 12-18
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In which we finally start on the Sanderson books and talk a lot about voice, POV choices, resetting of stages, and how Rand is basically Batman now.
Next section: Chapters 5-11 inclusive
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While this last section is undeniably action-packed (yay!) and has some great writing (double yay!), Jenn and Preeti think about how it stands up to other books' endings, talk about some more closing of open loops, and get excited for what's coming next.
Next episode: The Gathering Storm, Prologue - Chapter 4
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Approximately a thousand years ago, when we were early in the days of this project, I made a doc of things I thought I remembered. It's been updated sporadically, but at 2am the other morning I found myself thinking about it, and decided to do a thing. And here is that thing! Background noises by new co-host Fizz. Patrons will get to see a behind-the-scenes photo of us recording, via Patreon.
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I finish up with some things I think I remember that we either haven't gotten to yet, or that I fully made up. I'll have to do another revisit when we're fully done with the series, I guess!
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It was the best of sections, it was the worst of sections ... or was it? Tune in to find out everything we had feelings about (as usual), especially Rand (OMG RAND).
Next section: Chapters 32 - epilogue
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It's the best section yet, hands down!!! While we (inevitably) have quibbles, we are also over the moon -- especially about this Egwene chapter, y'all.
Next section: Chapters 27-31
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Jenn and Preeti continue to disagree on which of these recent sections are better, but are in full agreement about competence, Nynaeve (!!!!), and the effectiveness of Jordan's horror and action sequences.
Next episode: Chapters 23-26
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While their opinions about specifics differ, both Jenn and Preeti continue to enjoy this book for the most part. More secrets are revealed! Things (almost) start to happen!
Next section: Chapters 16-22
Please note: These episodes were recorded in advance of Preeti's vacation.
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Brace yourselves -- while the pacing is definitely better, we have a looooooootttttt of problems with this section. (Jenn is grateful for the info-dumps, though!)
Next section: Chapters 10-15
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More happens in almost the first 10 pages of Knife of Dreams than in the entirety of Crossroads of Twilight, and Preeti and Jenn are pretty psyched about it! Action check, weird character choices also check.
Apologies in advance for the less-than-perfect audio -- we were recording whilst in a cabin in the woods and did our best, but the closing section in particular is much louder than the rest of the episode, so y'all are forewarned!
Next section: Chapters 3-9
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Preeti and Jenn made it to the end, and they are VERY MAD ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS. But also there are some amazing character moments in here, so that's nice? Regardless, we made it!
Next episode: Knife of Dreams, Prologue - Chapter 2
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In which a couple things finally happen, and Jenn and Preeti talk about Darkfriend motivation, ghosts (??), and (as always) pacing.
Next section: Chapters 27-Epilogue
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Are you prepared for not much else to happen? Jenn and Preeti do get super annoyed about character assassination for the first time in a while, so there's that.
Next episode: Chapters 21-26
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This has to be a record for most chapters discussed in the shortest amount of time, right? Not very much happens, except Jenn and Preeti disagreeing about which POV worked best for them.
Next: Chapters 16-19
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In which Jenn and Preeti both have rants, one about stakes and one about numbers, find themselves unexpectedly pro-Faile, and come up with at least three new t-shirt ideas.
Next section: Chapters 11-15
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Surprising no one, not that much happens, but we have lots of opinions and questions anyway! At least we get a decent amount of Mat.
Next episode: Chapters 7-10
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Preeti and Jenn are in full agreement on the excellence of this finale, especially Egwene's cathartic triumph. (But Jenn still has quibbles, especially about some lore info-dumps.) There is some wild speculation about Season 3, and Preeti manages to remember most of the Forsaken off the top of her head -- a true feat!
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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Jenn and Preeti have verrrrryyyyy different reactions to this episode, which gets them into the weeds around narrative crafting, pacing, and book vs. show choices. In the meantime, Lanfear continues to be epically fun to watch.
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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In the roughest episode yet (OOF), Preeti and Jenn talk about the portrayal of the Seanchan, comparative timelines, Jenn develops an entire theory about Mat and Min, and Egwene is the MVP.
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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So many things continue to happen, and Jenn and Preeti continue to have so many questions, including the relative Darkfriend/not-Darkfriend status of show characters vs. book characters. Plus, so much Forsaken!
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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EVERYTHING HAPPENS! We get Lanfear, we meet Moiraine's sister (!??!), Lan is having some very confusing conversations about the warder bond, Perrin finally meets Hopper (!!!), we find out some of what Liandrin is up to, and now we have even bigger questions about what the hell is going on.
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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In this episode, Nynaeve/Zoe Robins makes Preeti and Jenn cry repeatedly, a minor character fave dies gruesomely, things are not going super-well for Rand, and there are big questions about what the hell Liandrin is doing.
This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended.
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This episode gives us a look at post-Eye Rand, Liandrin's attempt to recruit Nynaeve to .... something, Elayne Daughter-Heir of Andor (!), more rough times for Lan and Moiraine, and the Extremely Dramatic Return of the Seanchan (plus Ishamael?!).
Contains spoilers for book plotlines and character arcs (and therefore possibly show plotlines and character arcs).
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This season kicks off with a very strange Darkfriend Social, new questions about Tel'aran'rhiod, Egwene and Nynaeve (and Mat?!) in the Tower, Lan and Moiraine on the rocks, Perrin hunting Padan Fain, and SO MUCH ACTION Y'ALL.
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In one very long prologue and a very short chapter, not much happens but Preeti and Jenn have so many questions, ranging from "Who are these people?" to "When is this happening?" to "Mat, what are you doing!?"
Next episode: Chapters 2-6
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Preeti and Jenn get into the absolute chaos and confusion of the end of Winter's Heart. Some things they agree on (Tired Beleaguered Dad Mat!) and disagree on (you'll have to listen to find out), but the only thing that actually matters is that Jenn was right about that dagger thing. (Why yes, Jenn did write these show notes, why do you ask?)
Next episode: Crossroads of Twilight, Prologue - Chapter 1
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Preeti and Jenn both really enjoyed this section (Rand! Elayne!! Mat!! No Seanchan POV!!!) but also have A LOT of questions about a lot of things. Like, so many questions. What the hell is anyone (other than Mat) doing?!
Next episode: Chapters 30 - end
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Preeti and Jenn talk a lot about POV, authorial vs. editorial choices, and Jenn has a lot of ranty feelings about obfuscation. Also, Rand and Mat. Also also, there is a MAJOR disagreement about who killed this one guy. Happy listening, sorry not sorry!
Next episode: Chapters 25-29.
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FINALLY Jenn and Preeti are back and talking about the next section! Which features the return of everyone's favorite (ALSO FINALLY!) along with some very intense and uncomfortable POVs. Thank you as always to the Discord for reminding us what happened in past books, and for this interactive Wheel of Time timeline.
Next episode: 19-24
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While Preeti finishes up deadline hell, rather than leaving the feed quiet, Jenn and Preeti decided to do a quick "Ask Us Anything" about publishing! Thanks to all the patrons who submitted questions -- we hope you enjoy the answers.
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Jenn and Preeti talk about the rollercoaster of events that exists in these chapters, including stuff that they do and do not remember from past reads, and have some additional thoughts about Mat and the Aiel.
Next Chapters: 13-18
The next episode will be delayed by Jenn's yearly camping pilgrimage, keep an eye out for it the week of August 23.
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In which we actually like Faile, we do not understand Berelain, and we too hope for good news along with Elayne. We also do a lot of on-the-fly explaining!
Next episode, we'll cover Chapters 9-12.
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They're baaaaack! Jenn and Preeti talk through the longest Prologue yet (probably), plus two Perrin chapters, and do it in record time because not very much happens. But never fear, they still manage to have a lot of feelings about it.
Next episode: Chapters 3-8
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The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions.
Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2.
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Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord!
Next episode: Chapter 25 - The End
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In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand.
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Next episode: Chapters 18-24
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Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer.
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Next episode: Chapters 11-17
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As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!!
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Next episode: Chapters 6-10
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It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead.
Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39
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Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5
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With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren.
Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29.
Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th.
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This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26).
Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal thoughts in the Chapter 26 section.
Next episode: Chapters 27-34
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In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies!
Next episode: Chapters 20-26
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In which Preeti and Jenn are very happy to spend three chapters talking about Egwene, but still have lots of questions.
Next episode: Chapters 13-19
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Welp, there were six Perrin chapters, so you can imagine how a lot of this episode is going to sound. But at least we have Egwene and Rand, our disaster child.
Next episode: Chapters 10-12
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In which Preeti and Jenn tackle the massive Prologue full of absurd villains, two entire Perrin POV chapters, and some very concerning developments.
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What Even, Edward Rothstein (Flaming Swords and Wizards' Orbs)
Next episode: Chapters 3-9
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It's the big finale! So many different players! Perrin gets to be not-the-worst! Other people are the worst instead! It's a lot!!!!
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In this expletive-laden installment, Jenn and Preeti get to ALL THE REALLY STRESSFUL ACTION and also yet another Worst Storyline Ever (why, Robert Jordan!!!!), and decide that they definitely are not going to wait two weeks before recording the next episode.
Next week, Chapters 54 to the end!
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In which Preeti and Jenn agree on pretty much everything, including that Mat is one of the few good things about this section, that Robert Jordan keeps making it weird, and that they are VERY NERVOUS about what's coming next.
Wheel of Time Season 2 Teaser (Instagram or YouTube)
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Next episode: Chapters 49-53
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In this section that had both plot AND character development, Jenn and Preeti had a lot to love and (as usual), some things to hate. Also, Jenn can remember a lace doily call-back but not characters; why!?
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Next episode: Chapters 41-48 (airing October 26th, since we'll both be traveling mid-month)
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Plot has entered the chat! Jenn and Preeti dig into the new developments, as well as some truly baffling character choices, and are sad there was no Mat POV.
Next episode: Chapters 33-40
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Jenn finally gets some plot! But both Jenn and Preeti have A Lot of Questions, and wildly disagree about a certain reunion scene. Mat, however, continues to be the best.
Next episode: Chapters 27-32
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Jenn and Preeti had completely different reactions to this section. Will one convince the other? Will it come to blows? Will Jenn knock over her microphone, she is flailing so dramatically? (Spoiler: it was close at one point.) Tune in to find out!
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Preeti and Jenn hit another extremely re-cappy, info-dumpy section and are not thrilled about it. Also, Jenn is wrong about several things!
Next episode, we'll be talking Chapters 13-18.
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Jenn and Preeti talk about Rand's dad joke, Mat's memories, whether or not we care about the Forsaken's backstories, and that trailer for WOT Season 2!
WOT Season 2 Trailer Breakdown [TV Line]
Next episode, we're talking chapters 8-12.
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Preeti and Jenn dive into the longest prologue in the history of publishing probably, have a lot of feelings about House Trakand (both good and bad), and are heartened to get a reasonable characterization of Nynaeve. Also, enter Mazrim Taim!!!
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With a great deal of yelling and OMGing (mostly of enjoyment), Preeti and Jenn wrap up their read of The Fires of Heaven. It's a lot y'all!!!!
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Preeti and Jenn continue to love Mat and Rand, continue to be infuriated by most of the female POVs, and continue to be confused about all! these! secondary! characters!!!! But at least a few characters finally get where they were going?
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Preeti and Jenn get into the logistics of boobs, Galad somehow NOT being the worst for a change, and the awesomeness of Robert Jordan's action sequences, with a side of continued argument over who is the best horse.
Next up: Chapters 45-50
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Preeti and Jenn declare Birgitte the MVP of this section, get very heart-eyes over Rand and Aviendha developments, and then there's Nynaeve ...
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In which Preeti and Jenn are shocked to find themselves #TeamRand, talk about book bloat, things finally (FINALLY) starting to happen, and try to figure out where all the good villains are.
This episode: Chapters 22-30
Next episode: Chapters 31-38
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Preeti and Jenn dig into the shifting power dynamics between various character sets, get into the org charts of the Dark One and the Whitecloaks, have opinions about what Jordan is getting right and getting wrong, and try to remember character names with varying degrees of success.
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In a rare occurrence, Preeti and Jenn blaze through these (sort of nothing-burger) chapters, with pauses for extreme dislike of the Elayne/Thom dynamic along the way.
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We're back to the main series, baby! This week Jenn and Preeti are still in awe of Robert Jordan's ability to make things weird, they are excited for some Lanfear development, and are super down for Rand and Moiraine to FINALLY lay it all on the table.
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In this week's Very Special Bonus Episode, Jenn and Preeti are joined by half of the romance author duo, Kit Rocha -- Bree! Bree very kindly walks us through the romance and sexy times of the Wheel of Time. It gets kind of weird, but in a good way? Not in a getting spanked in the Ways kind of way, we swear. CN: Please be prepared for frank conversations about kink, sex, and consent!
KIT ROCHA is the pseudonym for co-writing team Donna Herren and Bree Bridges. After penning dozens of paranormal novels, novellas and stories as Moira Rogers, they branched out into gritty, sexy dystopian romance.
The Beyond series has appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, has been nominated for best erotic romance in the RT Reviewer’s Choice award five times, and won in 2013 and 2015. Their most recent adventure is partnering with Tor to launch their critically acclaimed Mercenary Librarians series.
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Preeti and Jenn hit a section of New Spring they really struggle with, talk about what this book does and doesn't do, and have a lot of feelings about Malkieri "customs" (:barf noise:).
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Preeti and Jenn are surprised to find they have too much to say about this new installment of New Spring! Moiraine and Siuan go from subtext to text and Lan teaches readers about some... interesting Malkier traditions.
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Preeti and Jenn dig into the YA boarding school novel that is New Spring, wonder about internal timelines, and are OBSESSED with Siuan and Moiraine's relationship.
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We asked our Patreon supporters to call in to share their thoughts on the Wheel of Time TV show's finale (and any other thoughts on the show in general) and we can't wait for you to listen to them! Enjoy, y'all.
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Preeti and Jenn figure out how they feel about the finale as they dig into Rand and Moiraine's relationship, alllllll of the big changes in the show vs. the books, some Princess Bride digressions, and some big questions about what happens next. And find Jon Negroni's illuminating interview with Rafe Judkins right here!
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Preeti and Jenn dive into the best cold-open of the season so far, some big reveals, some "thanks I hate it" moments, more gushing about Lan and Nynaeve, and the questions sparked by this penultimate episode!
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Preeti interviews Rosamund Pike (Moiraine) and Hammed Animashaun (Loial) back to back in this very special episode of Tar Valon or Bust, in partnership with The Nerds of Color. Find out where Rosamund says Moiraine and Siuan's fisherman shack is, who Hammed thought he was auditioning to play, and so much more.
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Preeti and Jenn are very into some new character dynamics, are very stressed out about what happens next, and very excited by how the show is developing.
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In which Preeti and Jenn argue about character motivations but agree wholeheartedly on Egwene’s awesomeness, the introduction of a much-beloved character, Lan’s big crush, and the weirdness of the focus on Stepin.
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In their favorite episode yet, “The Dragon Reborn,” Jenn and Preeti contemplate the visuals of channeling, Logain (!!!!), more dagger!Mat, and Lan and Nynaeve being The Absolute Best.
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Preeti and Jenn have very different reading experiences with the final chapters of The Shadow Rising, and dig into the Forsaken's machinations, Rand's traps, and various pronunciation shenanigans.
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In which we meet dagger!Mat, Lan and Nynaeve have all the chemistry in the world, and lots of other things happen in Episode 3, “A Place of Safety.”
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Preeti and Jenn dig into pacing, info-dumps, Shadar Logoth, and the triumphant return of [redacted] in Episode 2, “Shadow’s Waiting."
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Preeti and Jenn dig into what the show gets really right (Mat! Moiraine and Lan! Divided skirts and braids!) and really wrong (including a brand new fridging) in “Leavetaking,” its first episode.
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Join Preeti and Jenn for some frustration about chapters that go in circles, speculation about Lord Luc, and a TON of pop-culture references including Twilight and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
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In this episode rife with technical and mental difficulties (most of which we tried to edit out but JUST IN CASE please forgive us any that were left in), Jenn and Preeti dig into what the hell Jordan thinks he's doing with Perrin, who is this Slayer guy anyway, why is Nynaeve being so irritating, and more!
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Preeti and Jenn go on a long trek in the Aiel Waste with Rand and Mat, become Trolloc hunters! with Perrin, get a quick 'what are the baddies up to?' session, and hang out with Nynaeve and Elayne in Tanchico. It's all so much. Plus, they chat through the teaser clip for the tv show! Find Preeti's write up on the NYCC panel right here: https://www.polygon.com/entertainment/22717023/wheel-of-time-tv-show-series-amazon-comic-con-season-2
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Preeti and Jenn go hard into the Aiel origin story, and then have a lot of "not so favorite" feelings about some Perrin chapters.
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Preeti and Jenn, despite wanting to pretend that a certain chapter never happened, found A LOT to talk about including: Mat and Rand, Bros5Ever; our first interactions with the Sea Folk; what is Moiraine thinking THIS TIME; and more!
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In which we have Big Feelings and Big Questions about the newly released Wheel of Time trailer!
Links:
Screenrant's breakdown (SPOILERS!)
Preeti's piece in Elle about The Green Knight
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Preeti and Jenn have a few Favorite (Lanfear! Mat!), and a fair number of Not So Favorite (cat fights, POV whatnow), moments in these chapters, but surprisingly don't hate Rand yet. They also make some googley eyes at that Entertainment Weekly spread!
Entertainment Weekly First Look at The Wheel of Time
Elle Magazine: Finally, a Seat at the Round Table
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Jenn and Preeti have arrived at book 4 of The Wheel of Time, THE SHADOW RISING. Tons of set up in these chapters, but there's still a LOT to talk about -- Rand and Elayne have feeeelings, Perrin and Faile have feeeelings, and Mat has feeeelings of wanting to get the heck out of dodge. All that and more during our first foray into THE SHADOW RISING!
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Preeti and Jenn discuss the recent adaptation news and the last 9 chapters of The Dragon Reborn, in which So! Much! Happens!!!, and give their predictions for what happens next (because they absolutely do not remember).
Movie announcement: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/wheel-of-time-film-trilogy-zack-stentz
Wheel of Time at Comic Con: https://www.polygon.com/22590804/wheel-of-time-tv-series-poster-amazon
Sword Stone Table in the New York Times! https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/books/review/levien-vo-krishna-northington.html
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Preeti and Jenn have a lot of feelings about not one but TWO pairs of character dynamics, some important revelations, lots of dream stuff, and, always, Mat Cauthon.
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The plot continues apace in The Dragon Reborn, where we get some long-awaited new characters, Jenn H A T E S a specific relationship dynamic, and Mat Cauthon continues to be a gem.
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In which Preeti and Jenn are verklempt over a recent review, compare the Tar Valon gang to Nancy Drew, and have Big Feelings about Mat's storyline and the return of REDACTED FOR SPOILERS!
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How excited is Preeti to talk about her trash son Mat? SO EXCITED! She and Jenn also talk about Egwene's test, are stressed out about the Black Ajah, and Jenn waxes rhapsodic about fight sequences.
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Preeti and Jenn continue on their Dragon Reborn journey with less Perrin, HUGE excitement for the @WheelOfTime Lan teaser (Daniel Henney, come on our show!), and appreciation for Teen Drama.
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Preeti and Jenn dive into The Dragon Reborn, and Preeti has many complaints. Jenn is a Perrin stan, Moiraine's character is being assassinated over chores, and we have lots of feelings about pacing and POV.
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Preeti and Jenn cannot believe they're officially finished with THE GREAT HUNT. They dig into the folklore of the Wild Hunt, Nynaeve's absolute star turn in these chapters, the shocking twist on who blows the Horn, and what they did an WOW, DID NOT remember.
Find out more about the Wild Hunt
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Preeti and Jenn are back! And are SUPER uncomfortable with some of Robert Jordan's plot device choices. But we also love these adorable teens and their back-and-forth, Preeti has some Big Ba'alzamon Feelings, and we talk about the recent Moiraine teaser from WOTonPrime, so it's a mixed bag.
Teaser of Moiraine in action
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Preeti and Jenn disagree about their reading experience of The Great Hunt, have dagger feelings, get excited about returning characters, want to know what's up with Loial, and are both impressed with and frustrated by Rand.
The dagger reveal from WoTonPrime
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Preeti and Jenn get excited about some tweets and dive into chapters 19-26 of The Great Hunt, with extra attention paid to suspense-building writing tricks, Nynaeve's character redemption, and lots of "UGH SELENE."
Links:
Scoop: Amer Chadha-Patel’s Role Revealed!
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Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 11-18 of The Great Hunt, discuss the recent concept art reveal from WOTonPrime, and talk about the new POV rules, Nynaeve's character assassination, and exactly how bad-ass Egwene is.
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This week Preeti and Jenn dig into the Prologue through Chapter 10 of The Great Hunt -- like, REALLY dig in -- and talk about how much they hate Liandrin, new POV rules, some annoying narrative choices, and more.
Also, Jenn does know about the White Walkers in Game of Thrones, whoops, but feels like her point still stands, JUST SAYING.
QUIZ: Wheel of Time Sword Form or Kama Sutra Sex Act?
For next time, we'll be reading Chapters 11-18, because wow so much to talk about!
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A very special bonus episode! Jenn and musician Bryan Dunn nerd out over folk music, Rand as flute prodigy, Thom's guitar, and dive deep into the musical representation in The Eye of the World.
Thom’s mustachiod guitar! https://mobile.twitter.com/WOTonPrime/status/1341805779678982149
Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee // Dengue Fever
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In this double-length episode (sorry not sorry), Preeti and Jenn basically freak out about the last chapters of The Eye of the World, in which SO MUCH HAPPENS.
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This week Jenn and Preeti dig into chapters 31-40 of The Eye of the World (their favorite excerpt so far!) discussing world building, tension, and of course, ogiers versus ents.
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Preeti and Jenn nerd out about swords, dig into context, and get stressed out about so many things in Chapters 21 - 30 of Eye of the World.
Crafting the Blade - WOTonPrime
The Wheel of Time Companion, shout-out to Loyalty Bookstore
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Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 11-20 of The Eye of the World and talk about POV, their respective takes on Nynaeve, Preeti's garbage child Mat Cauthon, and more.
Links:
An update on that audio teaser from last episode: https://winteriscoming.net/2020/10/28/amazon-drops-teaser-the-wheel-of-time-show-nynaeve/
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Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 1-10 of The Eye of the World and discuss the Two Rivers folk, what they forgot, teenage angst, and some pleasant surprises.
Links:
Wheel of Time hardcover jackets from Juniper Books (via Ola)
The Tor.com Read with Sylas K. Barrett (and this piece on binaries in particular)
The Tor.com WoT Reread with Leigh Butler
A First Listen from WoT On Prime
Kushiel's Legacy series by Jacqueline Carey
Jenn actually found it! The Salon.com piece that convinced her to read Jacqueline Carey
The Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce
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Meet Jenn and Preeti, two friends and long-time fans of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, as they begin a reread of the books in advance of the forthcoming show.
Keep an eye out for future episodes on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month! #WheelOfTimeWednesday
What the WoT columns at Book Riot
The Wheel of Time TV show
The Wheel of Time Companion: The People, Places, and History of the Bestselling Series by Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, Maria Simons
Goal: first 10 chapters of Eye of the World by Robert Jordan for Episode 1
Follow Preeti on Twitter, Desi Geek Girls, or her website
Sword Stone Table, edited by Jenn Northington and Swapna Krishna
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Check out Bryan Dunn's music! bryandunnmusic.net
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