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Nynaeve and Elayne are a little impatient. So are we, apparently.
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus sprint through some of the more recap- and setup-laden early chapters of LORD OF CHAOS. Sulin wants Rand to have more guards; Mangin has a bad time; Egwene, Nynaeve, Elayne and Rand feel stuck.~~~Material covere...
Nynaeve and Elayne find a fancy utensil and fight some furniture. Egwene and Gawyn have an experience neither of them really agreed to.
DOUBLE EPISODE WEEK - DAY TWO!In this week's episode, Elayne and Nynaeve shop at Crate and Barrel; Egwene and Gawyn have an experience that neither of them seem particularly happy about; and the furniture isn't gonna take this sitting down.~~~Mate...
Alanna is given a pass. Ali's not thrilled.
DOUBLE EPISODE WEEK - DAY ONE!In this week's episode, Ali and Gus judge Alanna and Verin. Nynaeve continues to walk around and look at stuff and talk to people. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 11 and 12 of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode c...
Sebban Balwer is oddly charming. Alanna Mosvani, less so.
Ali and Gus are positively delighted by Sebban Balwer. They are the opposite of delighted by Alanna Mosvani.~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 9 and 10 of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 10 of LORD OF CHAOS~~...
Elayne's got a new hobby. Nynaeve looks at stuff and talks to people.
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.~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 7 and 8 of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode contains ...
A gargantuan episode digging deep into Episode 8 of - wherein we discuss promises kept and hooks laid, and get well into the weeds on script development and writers' rooms. Guests: Bree (half of Kit Rocha) and Nathan.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/762050/9930571
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.~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show releas...
Mat stumbles into some more responsibility. Sammael, Graendal and Semirhage further some plans.
(This isn't the E8 discussion, that should be up on Friday)
https://www.buzzsprout.com/762050/9919035
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.~~~In this week's episode, Mat dances, thinks about stuff, an...
I heard a story about a guy who has a chicken...
In this week's episode, Rand and the Maidens compare comedic notes; Taim turns teacher; and Weiramon doubles down on his strategic tactics.~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 3 and 4 of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode contains SPOILERS through...
Thoughts on plot climaxes, misleading narration, character psychology and more abound this week. Check it out! (The companion episode, an interview with Linda Gates, will release soon)
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 pa...
Tough decisions abound for our characters in this week of - and Gus and Ali are joined by special guest Zoe!
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 th...
Lots of recap, but some new folks, too!
In this week's episode, Bashere pivots wildly; Rand gets sweaty; and another possible mentor makes his debut. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 and 2 of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 2 of LORD OF CHAOSER...
There's a reason you were confused about which plot was the "A plot" this week. Welcome to cooldown episodes!
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 pa...
You will never believe which big-eared Darkfriend from Market Sheran is back.
In this week's episode, Gawyn causes more problems; more Black Ajah are revealed to us; a couple of ugly alliances are formed; and the 'gars make their first appearances.Oh yeah and PAITR IS BACK~~~Material covered in this episode: the second half...
We had a RIOT talking about S1E4 "THE DRAGON REBORN" with Bree, half of the author duo "Kit Rocha"!
(LORD OF CHAOS is scheduled to resume this Friday 😁)
Ali and Gus are thrilled to be joined by Bree, half of the author duo "Kit Rocha", to discuss "THE DRAGON REBORN" from both a screenwriting and book-writing perspective!~~~As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be brin...
In today's coverage of S1E3 "A PLACE OF SAFETY", we discuss hero/heroine archetypes, episode themes, and the role of an A, B and C plot.
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 pa...
Adaptational coverage on Season 1 Episode 2, "SHADOWS WAITING", is live!
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 pa...
Our lengthy coverage of the first episode of the show, LEAVETAKING, is live now!
Welcome to our coverage of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime! As the episodes of the 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 p...
It's finally here - what we've all been waiting for...
Our first episode of LORD OF CHAOS!!!
..right? That's why everyone's been refreshing?
In this week's episode, Demandred gets a job offer; Nynaeve struggles with research; and Faile deals with some very frustrating questions.~~~Material covered in this episode: half of the PROLOGUE of LORD OF CHAOSThis episode contains SPOILERS thro...
Lan faces a betrayal. Moiraine does too. But they each find a new bestie.
(EXTRA EPISODE!)
We're done with New Spring!In this week's episode, Lan goes on the run and finds a new home; Ryne completely fails the vibe check; Moiraine overestimates herself; and an ex-Mistress of Novices reveals her true nature. ~~~Material covered in this e...
I'm kinda itchy just thinking about it.
In this week's episode, Lan gets one over on Moiraine, and Moiraine gets about ten thousand over on Lan; our least favorite character makes her debut; and Diryk's just so darn cute, isn't he?~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19-22 of N...
Nyaneve is frustrated, but what else is new? Perrin faces a tough instinctual choice.
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Nynaeve vents her various frustrations at anyone who will (or won't) listen; Perrin questions his snap decisions; and corvids continue to cause concern. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 28 and 29 of THE EY...
Lan loves MCR. Moiraine meets a legend.
In this week's episode, Lan discloses how much he loves My Chemical Romance; Bukama is hung up on tradition; and Moiraine encounters a living legend. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 15-18 of NEW SPRING.This episode contains SPOILERS...
Hi folks - Ali has mostly recovered, but Gus has half-lost his voice from a separate illness. Hoping to have it back in shape in time to get an episode to you later this week. Thanks, as always, for your patience.
Hi all - Ali has been pretty sick the past several days and we haven't been able to record an episode for this week - so, there will be no episode this week. We'll have two episodes for you next week to make up for it. Thanks!
The White Tower gets some bad news. Moiraine and Siuan go shopping. https://www.buzzsprout.com/762050/9370533
In this week's episode, Ali goes into mourning; Moiriane and Siuan go on a shopping spree; and Amyrlin Seat proves to be a dangerous job. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 and 14 of NEW SPRING.This episode contains SPOILERS through ...
It's the most important meal of the day, after all.
In this week's episode, Moiraine and Siuan undertake some grueling rituals (including the threat of having to bake a pie); Ajahs are chosen; new jobs are parceled out; and Lan finally shows up again. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 9...
In this home we stan Ellid Abareim.
In this week's episode, Moriane and Siuan allow their teachers to think what they'd like while they dig into some clerical work; Tamra puts together an elite squad; Elaida practices questionable tutoring techniques; and Ellid is the cream of the c...
Everybody loves a census.
In this week's episode, Ali and Gus expand their knowledge of viticulture; Moiraine and Siuan switch from excited to terrified and back again more than a few times; and Merean could stand to learn a little bit about delivering bad news. ~~~Materia...
And we're off!
Welcome to NEW SPRING: THE NOVEL! We're doing the PREQUEL book now because we think the WOT show might contain some spoilers for this book. Enjoy!~~In this week's episode, Ali and Gus are reintroduced to their old favorites; an army practices sync...
Floran Gelb is out on his ear. What a loss.
In this TEOTW Redux episode, Rand and Mat may lose another mentor; Floran Gelb enters a period of questionable employment; Perrin gets an education in dancing; and the Tinkers defy expectations. ~~~Material covered in this episode: Chapters 26 and...
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