Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast

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.

A Crown of Swords: Prologue

In "Lightnings", Greg worries about the stability of the White Tower, Tylor is more impressed by Dumai's Wells the second time around, and Eamon Valda makes his move.

09-17
56:59

Lord of Chaos: Book Wrap Up

In the traditional end of book wrap-up Greg weighs Lord of Chaos' slow start against its epic finish, Tylor reveals the most ridiculous POV challenge yet, and long-time guest Ben poses a game that pokes fun at Robert Jordan's descriptions of women (and then Greg ruins it).

09-10
52:46

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 54, 55, & Epilogue

In "The Sending", "Dumai's Wells" and "The Answer", Tylor is impressed by how all the pieces come together, Greg enjoys our first explosive climax, and Rand seems to lose himself in Lews Therin.

09-03
01:10:09

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 51, 52, & 53

In "The Taking", "Weaves of the Power" and "The Feast of Lights", Tylor wonders why Elayne and Nynaeve are so set against Mat helping, Greg is frustrated by the Perrin and Berelain plotline, and Rand stares down the Salidar embassy.

08-27
01:03:45

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 49 & 50

In "Mirror of Mists" and "Thorns" Greg re-evaluates his position on the Salidar Aes Sedai, Tylor wonders about the all the death coming to Cairhien, and Rand flees a dangerous situation.

08-20
54:23

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 47 & 48

In "The Wandering Woman" and "Leaning on the Knife" Greg makes predictions about what is to come in this book, Tylor is curious about Aes Sedai hierarchies, again, and Mat is repeatedly on the back foot.

08-13
40:41

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 42, 43, & 44

In "The Black Tower", "The Crown of Roses", and "The Color of Trust", Greg is interested in why Mat feels different all of a sudden, Tylor questions how different the two groups of Aes Sedai, and we get to see Min and Rand's relationship from a new perspective.

07-30
51:22

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 40 & 41

In "Unexpected Laughter" and "A Threat", Tylor is excited for some old faces to return, Greg wonders how Thom can be so wise and yet so controversial, and Elayne clears the air with Birgitte and Aviendha.

07-23
47:05

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 37, 38, & 39

In "When Battle Begins", "A Sudden Chill", and "Possibilities", Egwene puts her plans into motion, Greg pieces together the political factions of the area, and Tylor has the same realization as Siuan: Egwene is dangerous.

07-16
56:51

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 34, 35 & 36

In "Journey to Salidar", "In the Hall of the Sitters", and "The Amyrlin is Raised", Tylor puts together earlier clues about why Egwene was called to Salidar, Greg wonders about travel methods, and Bela makes a long awaited appearance.

07-09
51:26

Lord Of Chaos: Chapters 31, 32, and 33

In "Red Wax", "Summoned in Haste", and "Courage to Strengthen", Greg notes that Egwene has made a significant step in the hero's journey, Tylor tries to understand which whitecloak is behind an execution, and the Salidar Aes Sedai make their move and give up their location to Rand.

07-02
01:00:04

Lord of Chaos Chapters 29 & 30

In "Fire and Spirit", and "To Heal Again", Greg wonders if Nynaeve is finally on an upward trajectory, Siuan and Leane have very different reactions to the same event, and Tylor wonders whether the balance of power in Salidar has changed.

06-25
36:04

Lord of Chaos Chapters 27 & 28

In "Gifts" and "Letters" Tylor tries to piece together the animosity between Egwene and Berelain, Greg wonders about the implications of a University in a fantasy world, and Rand faces a web of conflicting loyalties.

06-18
59:10

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 25 & 26

In "Like Lightning and Rain" and "Connecting Lines", Tylor hypothesizes why some WoT time romances work and Egwene's... doesn't, Greg evaluates the possible outcomes of Rand's plots, and Galina draws some wild conclusions.

06-11
47:42

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 22, 23, & 24

In "Heading South", "To Understand a Message", and "An Embassy" Tylor wonders whether Egwene is more Aiel or Westerner, Greg discusses Mat's leadership, and Graendal schemes.

06-04
52:39

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 19, 20, & 21

In "Matters of Toh", "From the Stedding", and "To Shadar Logoth", Tylor is excited to get some details about Aviendha, Greg wonders about the lost civilizations of the Wheel, and Loial's family tracks him down.

05-28
01:00:09

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 17 & 18

In " The Wheel of a Life" and "A Taste of Solitude", Greg is excited to catch up with Egwene's non-dream life, Tylor shares his theories on technological development in fantasy, and Rand faces the subtle threats of Cairhien.

05-21
56:42

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 15 & 16

In "A Pile of Sand" and "Tellings of the Wheel" Greg wonders how the White Tower's message is being received, Tylor explains the Tigraine family tree, and Egwene dreams... a lot.

05-14
59:59

Lord of Chaos Chapters 13 & 14

In "Under the Dust" and "Dreams and Nightmares", Greg suffers through dreams within dreams, Tylor is curious about what Tarna and the Red Ajah are up to, and Nynaeve continues to be unable to catch a break.

05-07
53:48

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 11 & 12

In "Lessons and Teachers" and "Questions and Answers", Greg tries to decipher the clues and figure out what the Aes Sedai are up to, Tylor thinks the second trilogy feels very different from the first, and Nynaeve has a very frustrating day.

04-30
56:41

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