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

Dec 10 2024 135 ep. 56 mins 9

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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.

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The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 36, 37, & 38

Dec 10 2024 51 mins

In "A New Name", "Performances in Samara", and "An Old Acquaintance", Birgitte makes an outstanding first impression on both hosts, Tylor notes his love for Uno, and Greg is impressed by how well Elayne has stepped up as a protagonist.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 34 & 35

Dec 03 2024 53 mins

In "A Silver Arrow" and "Ripped Away" we learn just how horrible Moghedien can be (to Liandrin), Greg worries about just how low Nynaeve has been brought, and Tylor thinks Elayne took a very big risk with Birgitte.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 32 & 33

Nov 27 2024 46 mins

In "A Short Spear" and "A Question of Crimson", Greg pulls out every pop culture metaphor in the book to describe Aviendha and Rand's relationship, Tylor wonders about what Asmodean will teach next, and Nynaeve gives her own unique take on her very bad day.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 29, 30, & 31

Nov 19 2024 53 mins

In "Memories of Saldea", "A Wager", and "The Far Snows", Hadnan Kadere shows his true colors, Greg wonders whether the Shaido will complicate Rand's political aspirations, and Tylor confesses to loving at least one romantic plot in this book.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 27 & 28

Nov 12 2024 43 mins

In "The Practice of Diffidence" and "Trapped" Leane shows her calculating side, Tylor tries to assemble the pieces of Siuan's long term plan, and Greg explains how Gareth Bryne is no longer following Kermit's car (it makes sense in context).

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 24, 25, & 26

Nov 06 2024 60 mins

In "A Message Sent", "Dreams of Galad", and "Sallie Daera" Tylor sees connections between Moghedien's attacks and Aes Sedai Training, Greg compares Salidar to a Gungan village, and Egwene struggles with her growing Aiel identity.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 21, 22, & 23

Oct 29 2024 61 mins

In "The Gift of a Blade", "Birdcalls by Night", and "The Fifth I Give You" Tylor appreciates the relationship taking place entirely in the background, Greg speculates about the importance of power wrought blades, and Rand struggles with his conflicted feelings for Aviendha.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 19 & 20

Oct 22 2024 46 mins

In "Memories" and "Jangai Pass" Morgase gets a significant promotion, Tylor is excited to get to see that Lini wasn't a figment of Elayne's imagination, and Greg marvels at how deep time continues to pervade Rand's story.

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 17 & 18

Oct 15 2024 39 mins

In "Heading West" and "A Hound of Darkness" Tylor starts to suspect everyone of being black ajah, Elayne shows how much she has grown as a future Aes Sedai, and Greg compares Wheel of Time to... Indiana Jones? Again?

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 15 & 16

Oct 08 2024 54 mins

In "What Can Be Learned in Dreams" and "An Unexpected Offer" Greg compares the use of viewpoint characters in different fantasy series (even though he doesn't read fantasy), Tylor thinks Egwene is acting more Aiel than ever, and Galad gives an Aes Sedai answer.