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tFoH (Ch37-38): You Can Be as Prudish as You Wanna Be Jun 23, 2021

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In this week's episode, Nynaeve and Birgitte have a one-sided staredown; Elayne shows off a new outfit; the foulest mouth in all the Westlands shows up out of the blue; and we find ourselves walking and talking once again.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 37 and 38 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 38 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
Art: Collin Rice.

tFoH (Ch35-36): A Good Clavicle Is Nothing to Sneeze at Jun 16, 2021

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In this week's episode, Nynaeve experiences consequences; Birgitte barely hides her identity; Thom and Juilin get some answers; and the Menagerie trundles towards a town.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 35 and 36 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 36 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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ERRATA: The word for a doctor who administers anesthesia is "anesthesiologist", not "anesthitician".
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.
Art: Collin Rice.

tFoH (Ch33-34): Crazy for Calves Jun 02, 2021

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In this week's episode, Nynaeve walks around and talks to people; Valan Luca continues to be the most; Petra does her best Topaz impression; and some serious sh*t goes down in Tel'aran'rhiod.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 33 and 34 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 34 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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ERRATA: The referenced character from Thor Ragnarok is named Topaz; she is played by Rachel House.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

tFoH (Ch31-32): Is She Naked? May 26, 2021

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In this week's episode, we finally get to the legendary snow cave scene and Ali is overwhelmed with joy.
Also there's some Seanchan stuff but honestly who cares because, I mean, come on.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 31 and 32 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 32 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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ERRATA: Rand and Avienhda could not be on the opposite side of the planet based on the day/night cycle.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

TEOTW REDUX (Ch18-19): His Name Is Literally More Death May 21, 2021

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In this week's TEOTW Redux episode, the baddies perform with variable success; Nynaeve prescribes some home remedies; Moiraine wears herself out; and Mat earns himself a shiny new nickname.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 18 and 19 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD.
The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 19 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD.
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The SPOILER portion of this episode may contain SPOILERS through Chapter 35 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN
The spoiler portion of this episode starts at 01:18:15. The epilogue starts at 01:41:15
The video that Ali references when discussing Mordeth is here.
ERRATA: contrary to what we say in the episode about "the magic user not wanting to go into Moria", in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf is the one who suggests going through the Mines of Moria. It is only in the film adaptation that he argues against it.
Gaslighting does not necessarily have to be abusive; it's just the process of trying to convince someone that what you both know to be true is not true. Gaslighting is also named after the play "Gas Light", also known as "Angel Street" - more info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Light
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada. Art by Collin Rice.

tFoH (Ch29-30): He's Not a Darkfriend, He's a D-Bag May 20, 2021

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It's our 100th episode! Woohoo!
In this week's episode, we get inside Hadnan Kadere's head for the first (very unpleasant) time; the veracity of Lews Therin's "memories" are debated; Sulin wants more responsibility; and the Cairhienin seek relief.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 29 and 30 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 30 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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ERRATA: Folks have pointed out that Maidens would likely be more OK with accidental pregnancy than otherwise expected because of the car'a'carn prophecy.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

tFoH (Ch27-28): The S'redit in the Room May 12, 2021

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In this week's episode, Siuan and Gareth are reunited and it feels so uncomfortable; Min makes some connections; Logain perks up; and Gus starts questioning his dialects again.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 27 and 28 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 28 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

TEOTW REDUX (Ch16-17) Mutch & Fitch's Kitchen Dishes May 07, 2021

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In this TEOTW Redux episode, a jowl king makes his return; Min and Rand duck into a corner but not in a fun way; Moiraine shows off her gains; and Nynaeve firmly establishes her presence.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 16 and 17 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD.
The NEW READER portion of this episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 17 of THE EYE OF THE WORLD.
The SPOILER portion of this episode may contain SPOILERS through Chapter 32 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN
The spoiler portion of this episode starts at 00:59:48. The epilogue starts at 01:10:00
ERRATA: The "middle book" of the Homeric Epics is believed to have been called The Nostoi.
Orestes killed Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. Electra helped plan these killings and is involved in them in some versions of the myth.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada. Art by Collin Rice.

tFoH (Ch25-26): Who the F is Carlinya? May 05, 2021

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In this week's episode, a long-lost White Ajah sister makes her completely unexpected return; Egwene's subconscious drives a wedge between her and Ali; Moghedien adds another name to her list; and Logain has been better.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 25 and 26 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 26 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

tFoH (Ch23-24) Sorilea Dabs Out of the Room Apr 28, 2021

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In this week's episode, a leathery-faced Wise One brooks no nonsense; Aviendha reaches a breaking point; Rand puts his foot down; and the Wise Ones are actually pretty lenient with Egwene.
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Material covered in this episode: Chapters 23 and 24 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 24 of THE FIRES OF HEAVEN.
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Music: DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS by Alexander Nakarada.

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