Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast
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Through the Glass Columns is a Wheel of Time read-along podcast hosted by Greg (who has never read the series or seen the show) and Tylor (who lives for this). Each week we will tackle about 30 pages, providing an accessible pace to experience this epic series. There's a lot of books. The show is spoiler free, including television spoilers, and will includes episodes discussing the Amazon Prime original, so it is ideal for newcomers or viewers who would like to try the books.
103 Episodes
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In "Among the Tuatha'an" and "A Missing Leaf" Tylor is impressed by Faile's emotional maturity, Greg marvels at characters communicating openly, and Perrin's relationship with violence is called into question.
In "A Cup of Wine" and "Hunter of Trollocs" Greg worries that Elayne has fallen behind in terms of character development, Tylor wonders why someone would want to go to Rhuidean in dreams, and Perrin faces the burden of leadership.
In "Hidden Faces" Tylor suffers from Aes Sedai fatigue, Greg is excited to see our main threads seemingly separated for good, and names like Egeanin and Jaichim take the wheel for a chapter.
In "Misdirections" and "Imre Stand" Greg wonders at Aviendha's change in attitude, Tylor asks if anyone else is doubting Rand's sanity, and a new gleeman joins the stage: Jasin Natael.
In "He Who Comes with the Dawn" and "Sharp Lessons" Greg ties together Robert Jordan's many pop culture influences (Dune anyone?), Tylor frets that Egwene may have lost the spotlight in her own chapter, and Rand learns the truth about his parents.
In "A New Weave in the Pattern" Greg notes how Perrin's ta'veren ripples mirror Rand's, Tylor wonders whether Luc could possibly be this good (or this bad, and Verin shares an unexpected warning.
In "Assurances" and "Questions to be Asked" Greg ponders on Foucault, Tylor wonders if Verin and Alanna are to be trusted and Perrin gets quickly entangled in the Two Rivers.
In "Homecoming" and "Beyond the Oak" Greg compares the Two Rivers to Tolkien's shire, Tylor appreciates Marin and Bran Al'Vere and Perrin gives up on his plans in the face of tragedy.
In "Within the Ways" and "To the Tower of Ghenjei" Tylor is excited to feel the momentum, Greg seems excited for a dream chapter, and Perrin faces a home full of threats.
In "The Road to the Spear" and "The Dedicated" Greg is the best (and worst) student in the class, Tylor loves everything about these chapters, and Rand faces the past that created his destiny.
In "Beyond the Stone" and "Rhuidean" Greg gets to know what the name of his podcast means, Tylor is excited when a joke is only funny if you've read the book, and Mat messes up his date with destiny... again.
In "Into the Heart" and "Out of the Stone" the spotlight is put squarely on the Aiel, Tylor is excited to see how the plan's look from inside Moiraine's head, and Greg explains his evolving thinking on the hero's journey.
In "The Wavedancer" and "Winds Rising", Tylor wonders about Sea Folk Culture, Greg compares the Windfinders to the Skywalkers (but not the one you're thinking of) and Elayne and Thom have a weird vibe.
In "Customs of Mayene", "Into the Doorway" and "Leavetakings", Mat faces his fate, Tylor enjoys Lan's poetry, and Greg wonders what Rand and Moiraine were up to through the redstone arch.
In "What Lies Hidden", "Tanchico or the Tower", and "Rumors" Tylor finds his favorite real world reference in the series, Greg compares the Wise Ones to Greek tragedy, and Aviendha struggles against the plans of others.
In "Decisions" and "The Stone Stands", Tylor wonders about a voice in Rand's head, Greg compares Rand's loss to the Illiad, and Moiraine is woefully unprepared for something for the first time in her life.
In "Playing with Fire" and "Hard Heads" Tylor acknowledges another well done romance scene, Greg anticipates the pace picking up soon, and Rand seems unstable to everyone but himself.
In "Questioners" and "Doorways" Tylor wonders what the second doorway is, Greg thinks about the various ways Moiraine is like a teacher, and Elayne figures out her feelings for a boy she has only met twice.
In "Reflection" and "Strings" Tylor is excited to see more politics, Greg notes the similarities between Rand and Moiraine, and Rhuarc makes a strong first impression.
In "Whirlpools in the Pattern" Greg plays detective about the origins of the magical disruptions, Tylor appreciates the faster pace to start this book, and our teenage protagonists come face to face with their fears.
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