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LoC (Ch9-10): Lines You Cannot Cross Feb 03, 2022

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Ali and Gus are positively delighted by Sebban Balwer. They are the opposite of delighted by Alanna Mosvani.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 9 and 10 of LORD OF CHAOS
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 10 of LORD OF CHAOS
ERRATA: The Aes Sedai who heals cats is almost definitely Marrilin Gemalphin
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
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LOC (Ch7-8): The One Hundred Strokes Jan 27, 2022

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In this week's episode, Elayne's got a new hobby, nightmares are no joke, and Nynaeve walks around and talks to people and walks around and looks at stuff.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 7 and 8 of LORD OF CHAOS
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 8 of LORD OF CHAOS
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WOT on Prime (S1E8 "The Eye of the World"): Endings and Beginnings Jan 22, 2022

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Ali and Gus are joined by dramaturg and theater director Nathan (non-reader) and author Bree (half of Kit Rocha, fully spoiled) to break down the thrilling finale to Season 1 of THE WHEEL OF TIME.
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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 listen to the first (and longest) part of our episodes, where we analyze the adaptation insofar as it covers what it has already covered in the books.
2) "I am a Wheel Takes listener" - folks who are current with our book discussion episodes can continue into our second section, where we discuss the long-term logic behind (and ramifications of) choices made by the adaptation as far as Ali has read.
3) "I'm fully spoiled" - folks who have finished THE WHEEL OF TIME can stick around for thoughts from Gus (and Bree) on the choices made by the adaptation from a fully spoiled perspective.
We do not recommend skipping sections wholesale, as each builds on what comes before it.
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Ali simplified her breakdown of the roles in a writer's room. From top to bottom, they are:

Showrunner
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Executive Story Editor
Story Editor
Staff Writer

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Show material covered in this episode: S1E8 - "The Eye of the World"
CHECK YOUR PODCAST PLAYER'S CHAPTERS FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN EACH SECTION STARTS - THE BELOW TIMESTAMPS DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR ADVERTISEMENTS, WHICH VARY IN LENGTH BY REGION
Part 1 of our discussion does NOT spoil any distinct show mysteries but discusses elements from the books without spoiling them.
Part 2 begins at 3:35:00 and contains SPOILERS through LORD OF CHAOS Ch10.
Ali's S2 predictions begin at 5:03:14
Part 3 begins at 5:50:25 and contains SPOILERS for the ENTIRE WHEEL OF TIME SERIES.
The epilogue begins at 6:57:30.
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WoT on Prime S1E8 TRAILER - What is a Writer's Room? Jan 21, 2022

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A brief snippet from our forthcoming seven-hour podcast about Season 1, Episode 8 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime, detailing the process that goes into creative scripted development from the genesis of an idea to the audience watching it on their screens at home.
Gus and Ali are joined by special guest Nathan, a dramaturg and theater director, for this snippet.
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This episode contains spoilers for the WHEEL OF TIME show through Season 1, Episode 8 - "The Eye of the World"
This episode contains no book spoilers beyond what is covered in the show.
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Ali simplified her breakdown of the roles in a writer's room somewhat, leaving a few intermediary roles out. From top to bottom, they are:

Showrunner
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Executive Story Editor
Story Editor
Staff Writer

~~~
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Donate via check:
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Memo: In Support of PSC
European resources: https://www.pragueshakespeare.com/support-psc.html
~~~
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
Art: Collin Rice.

LoC (Ch5-6): The Most Medium Poppy Jan 20, 2022

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Thank you for your patience in our absence. Ali had COVID shortly after the new year and we had to delay a lot of plans accordingly (she's fine now). S1E8 recap should be out on 1/21/22.
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In this week's episode, Mat dances, thinks about stuff, and picks up a ward; Sammael and Graendal have mental dick-measuring contests; and Semirhage has a little bit more fun than she should.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 5 and 6 of LORD OF CHAOS
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 6 of LORD OF CHAOS
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LoC (Ch3-4): An Irascible Old Farmer Jan 01, 2022

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In this week's episode, Rand and the Maidens compare comedic notes; Taim turns teacher; and Weiramon doubles down on his strategic tactics.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 3 and 4 of LORD OF CHAOS
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 4 of LORD OF CHAOS
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
Art: Collin Rice.

WOT on Prime (S1E7) Addendum - An Interview With Linda Gates Dec 24, 2021

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As a companion to our coverage of Season 1 Episode 7 "THE DARK ALONG THE WAYS", Ali and Gus are joined by actress, director, dialect coach and distinguished professor of voice Linda Gates, to discuss some overarching choices made in the adaptation of Season 1 of THE WHEEL OF TIME.
ERRATA: Josha Stradowski is Dutch.
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This episode contains SPOILERS for S1E7 of The Wheel of Time - "THE DARK ALONG THE WAYS"
Check out Linda Gates' books at voiceforperformance.wordpress.com
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WOT on Prime (S1E7 "The Dark Along the Ways"): The Power of Thoughts Dec 23, 2021

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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 listen to the first (and by far longest) part of our episodes, where we analyze the adaptation insofar as it covers what it has already covered in the books.
2) "I am a Wheel Takes listener" - folks who are current with our book discussion episodes can continue into our second section, where we discuss the long-term logic behind (and ramifications of) choices made by the adaptation as far as Ali has gone in the series.
3) "I'm fully spoiled" - folks who have finished THE WHEEL OF TIME can stick around for brief thoughts from Gus on the logic behind (and ramifications of) choices made by the adaptation from a fully spoiled perspective.
~~~
Show material covered in this episode: Season 1, Episode 7 - "Blood Calls Blood"
CHECK YOUR PODCAST PLAYER'S CHAPTERS FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN EACH SECTION STARTS - THE BELOW TIMESTAMPS DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR ADVERTISEMENTS, WHICH VARY IN LENGTH BY REGION
Part 1 of our discussion does NOT spoil any distinct show mysteries but discusses elements from the books (including as-yet unintroduced characters) without spoiling them.
Part 2 begins at 2:28:25 and contains SPOILERS through LORD OF CHAOS Chapter 9.
Ali's E8 predictions begin at 2:48:25
There is no Part 3 this week
The epilogue begins at 3:40:38
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Art: Collin Rice.

WOT on Prime (S1E6 "The Flame of Tar Valon"): Sacrifices and Story Turns Dec 16, 2021

Show notes

Ali and Gus are over the moon to be joined by writer, filmmaker and actor Zoë Maltby to analyze "THE FLAME OF TAR VALON" and try to get inside the actors' heads!
~~~
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 listen to the first (and by far longest) part of our episodes, where we analyze the adaptation insofar as it covers what it has already covered in the books.
2) "I am a Wheel Takes listener" - folks who are current with our book discussion episodes can continue into our second section, where we discuss the long-term logic behind (and ramifications of) choices made by the adaptation as far as Ali has gone in the series.
3) "I'm fully spoiled" - folks who have finished THE WHEEL OF TIME can stick around for brief thoughts from Gus on the logic behind (and ramifications of) choices made by the adaptation from a fully spoiled perspective.
~~~
Show material covered in this episode: Season 1, Episode 6 - "Blood Calls Blood"
CHECK YOUR PODCAST PLAYER'S CHAPTERS FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN EACH SECTION STARTS - THE BELOW TIMESTAMPS DO NOT ACCOUNT FOR ADVERTISEMENTS, WHICH VARY IN LENGTH BY REGION
Part 1 of our discussion does NOT spoil any distinct show mysteries but discusses elements from the books (including as-yet unintroduced characters) without spoiling them.
Part 2 begins at 2:58:19 and contains SPOILERS through LORD OF CHAOS Chapter 4.
Part 3 begins at 4:04:19 and contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE PATH OF DAGGERS
The epilogue begins at 4:09:30
ERRATA / GLOSSARY:
1) BAM = Brooklyn Academy of Music
2) The actress who played Madam Pomfrey is named Gemma Jones
3) DP = Director of Photography
4) 1st AD = First Assistant Director
5) PA = Production Associate
6) Scripty = Script Supervisor
7) The split version of THE EYE OF THE WORLD is cut after Shadar Logoth, NOT going into the Waygate
8) BOOK SPOILERS: The B.A. is mentioned by Elyas Machera in Book 1.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
Art: Collin Rice.

LOC (Ch1-2): It's Taim to Toss the Dice Dec 14, 2021

Show notes

In this week's episode, Bashere pivots wildly; Rand gets sweaty; and another possible mentor makes his debut.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 and 2 of LORD OF CHAOS
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 2 of LORD OF CHAOS
ERRATA: The Rebels sent 9 Aes Sedai; the Tower sent 6 Aes Sedai.
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