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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn tackle the massive Prologue full of absurd villains, two entire Perrin POV chapters, and some very concerning developments.Sylas K. Barrett on the end of Lord of ChaosWhat Even, Edward Rothstein (Flaming Swords and Wizards' Orbs)Next episode: Chapters 3-9 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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)MAJOR Spoiler for LOTR: The Rings of Power, starting at 1 hour and 59 minutes through 2 hours and 27 (01:59:00 - 02:00:27) seconds. Next episode: Chapters 49-53 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!?See Preeti at NYCC: I'm a Superhero! Writing Our Favorite Marvel CharactersNext episode: Chapters 41-48 (airing October 26th, since we'll both be traveling mid-month)Find us (and our Discord) on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 33-40Incorrect maps!!!! https://www.tor.com/2022/09/13/a-new-map-for-the-wheel-of-time/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 45-50Check out the Locus Award Finalists (including Sword Stone Table).Pre-order Spider-Man's Social Dilemma and get a sticker and a bookplate! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn declare Birgitte the MVP of this section, get very heart-eyes over Rand and Aviendha developments, and then there's Nynaeve ... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 22-30Next episode: Chapters 31-38 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow Bree on twitter right here: https://twitter.com/mostlybreeThe Wheel Takes PodcastLezbi Nerdy on YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.” Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn dig into pacing, info-dumps, Shadar Logoth, and the triumphant return of [redacted] in Episode 2, “Shadow’s Waiting." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn go hard into the Aiel origin story, and then have a lot of "not so favorite" feelings about some Perrin chapters. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we have Big Feelings and Big Questions about the newly released Wheel of Time trailer!Links:TrailerScreenrant's breakdown (SPOILERS!)Preeti's piece in Elle about The Green Knight Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TimeElle Magazine: Finally, a Seat at the Round Table Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Remember, you can join us over at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tarvalonorbust Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.