Podcast of the Dragon: An Analysis of the Wheel of Time

Morgan looks at Mat's story in the Fires of Heaven, and doesn't snicker once when reading about combatants taking each other from behind. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan examines Jordan’s characterization of Rand through the Fires of Heaven, as he gets acquainted with Lews Therin. (CW for discussion of mental illness) https://wot.fandom.com/wiki/Statistical_analysis#Unique_POV_Breakdown_9 Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan explores Nynaeve’s story in the Fires of Heaven and probes some of Jordan’s narrative choices for authorial intent. (CW for mention of sexual assault.) Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Step right up! Morgan dives into the circus subplot, exploring its problems and its delights. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan rubs her hands in glee before breaking down the Salidar subplot with an eye toward Siuan’s characterization and plotting. Fish guts! Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan looks at Rand and how he relates to the Aiel. Remember honor! Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan examines Forsaken motivations and untangles their schemes in the Fires of Heaven. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan starts the Fires of Heaven by fangirling about its foundation and execution. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

What do Aiel and Americans have in common? Morgan has opinions. Spears on bucklers as she wraps up the Shadow Rising with an exploration of Aiel identity, and a shepherd’s trip through a sparkle forest and early morning walk through the desert. (CW for brief mentions of sexual assault) Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Seanchan and darkfriends and heroes, Oh my! Morgan delights in the character development and world-building as Elayne and crew arrive in Tanchico, make a new friend, and pull off the world’s ugliest jewelry heist. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

What happens when Elayne and Nynaeve go on a trip together without Egwene? The supergirls get extra super! Morgan explores her favorite WoT relationship as they head toward Tanchico. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Goldeneyes! Goldeneyes! Morgan looks at the changes in Perrin once he realizes self-sacrifice isn’t needed, and examines all the new things he's awkward about. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ  Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4  https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09  podcastofthedragon@gmail.com    https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon      https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games      https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan explores Perrin in the Shadow Rising before he loses all his fucks. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan dives into Tel’aran’rhiod, looking at the exposition and other literary devices RJ uses to build his dream world and develop his dreamers. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Listen to Morgan join WotSpoilers to talk with Seth and Aradia about Path of Daggers Chapter 19! https://wotspoilers.com/wheel-of-time-spoilers-406-pod-ch-19-the-law Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the upcoming Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan examines Mat’s situation and choices, and meditates upon his suffering as he fights against accepting his fate. The savor! Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan explores Rand’s arc before he heads to Rhuidean, and admires how the leader of the sheep approaches being a king. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the upcoming Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com   https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon     https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games     https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan dives deep into the fall of the Tower, and determines Rand wasn’t the cause, merely the final excuse. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the upcoming Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com   https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon     https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games     https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan begins The Shadow Rising with an analysis of its prolo- that is, chapter 1, and decides to crack the nut that is this book at its inception, following Jordan’s lead with an examination of Randland’s favorite visionary. Vision haver? Seeress? Oracle? Whatever--you get it. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Check out Podcast of the Dragon's YouTube channel for content about the upcoming Wheel of Time show! https://youtube.com/channel/UC1v1jGFan1yL-DhgertaeUQ Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com   https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon     https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games     https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan (who would like to apologize for her editing in this episode) engages in an enthusiastic scene-by-scene examination of the ending of the Dragon Reborn, hitting pause and zooming in as the Emond’s Fielders and their friends come together in the Stone. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar

Morgan examines the conflict between Moiraine and Perrin in the Dragon Reborn. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 Please leave a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-of-the-dragon-an-analysis-of-the-wheel-of-time/id1515217593?uo=4 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gmail.com https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar