CW: This episode discusses off-page sexual violence. Kvothe reveals what’s really going on. We talk about the Rian-Johnson-ness of this sequence, discuss how Kvothe is handling a delicate situation, and preview some KPIs. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 27, 2023•6 min
CW: This episode discusses off-page sexual violence. Kvothe makes his second ask of the false Ruh. We talk about why Kete does what she does, Kvothe’s double-tonguedness, and discuss how Rothfuss tastefully depicts some deeply evil subject matter. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 26, 2023•11 min
Krin and Ellie are introduced to Kvothe. We talk about the surprising brutality, get a little insight into Jeremy's backstory, and talk about the complicated characters of the villain women. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 25, 2023•17 min
Magnanimous Alleg gives Kvothe his requested boons. We talk about the horror of the moment, Kvothe's lack of reaction, and the potential consequences of this action.
May 24, 2023•14 min
Alleg tries to bribe Kvothe to stay. We talk about what Kvothe has decided to do, Jordana enjoys a bowl of delicious porridge on mic, and we think about the horror of a character with power and a moral imperative.
May 23, 2023•15 min
Kvothe approaches the stew. We talk through the list of clues that appear, take a close look at Piper Wit, and think some more about how Ruh society actually functions. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 22, 2023•18 min
Kvothe and Alleg discuss the realities of the road and trade a song. We talk about the troupers giving the game away, how much Kvothe hedges his bets, and how the false troupers wear the costume of Ruh. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 21, 2023•10 min
Page 850: So It Please The Court Kvothe is offered a drink and meets the troupe. We talk about more evidence that the troupe are bogus, refer to the story of the traveller and the Ruh as a secret source of truth, and wonder about the makeup of a real Ruh troupe. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 20, 2023•12 min
Kvothe sees what, to all the world, seems to be a Ruh troupe. We talk about Kvothe's conspicuous lack of inner monologue, review Kvothe's path to contacting the troupe, assess the troupe's performance, and wonder if Kvothe's troupe was somehow special. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 19, 2023•12 min
Kvothe says goodbye to his Adem friends. We talk about a different podcast, start to point to clues Kvothe might notice, review his relationships with Penthe and Vashet, and read about a real cracked pot. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 18, 2023•17 min
Chronicler talks a little about his own history. We talk about the identity of the Master Namer, figure out when Chronicler's time at the University occurs, and imagine the worst Twitch streamer of all possible worlds. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 17, 2023•13 min
Kvothe finally explains what sealed his family's fate. We talk about the identity of Chronicler's Master Namer, whether or not Kvothe is being reckless by saying the Chandrian names, and what Kvothe is contributing by repeating this information. To support the ongoing WGA writers’ strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
May 16, 2023•9 min
Bast has a strong reaction to Kvothe's story. We talk about the value of the Adem's oral tradition, Kvothe's cavalier attitude toward naming the Chandrian, explore some fan casting for Bast, and talk about other books that explore relevant ideas. pageofthewind.com pageofthewind@gmail.com
May 15, 2023•12 min
Shehyn continues her oddly familiar story. We talk about the unnacounted eighth Chandrian, the fates of the cities, the corruption of the story over time, cast about for Chandrian signs in the story, and what it means that Kvothe stands to bring the Adem and the Ruh together. pageofthewind.com pageofthewind@gmail.com
May 14, 2023•21 min
Kvothe prepares to hear a story of grave formality from Shehyn. We talk about the possible doom of Ademre, how Kvothe should behave when he returns to the Commonwealth, and why the Adem have hung on to this story. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com
May 13, 2023•14 min
Kvothe and Vashet talk about names. We also talk about names and the nature of true love, naming taboos, and thinkin’ bout Denna. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com
May 12, 2023•15 min
Kvothe and Vashet talk about man-mothers. We discuss whether or not the Adem have capital-N Named Kvothe, and think about how Vashet rationalizes her belief in how babby is formed, and a letter prompts us to wonder what (if anything) Kvothe has learned. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com
May 11, 2023•14 min
Kvothe and Vashet discuss the proper use of a sword. We also discuss the proper uses of swords, Vashet’s take on Kvothe giving up his sword during the stone trial, and parting advice. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com
May 10, 2023•10 min
Penthe offers Kvothe some demographic data. We talk about some of Jeremy's least favorite fantasy tropes, Adem attitudes toward sexual hygiene, and Jeremy offers some sage advice on how to avoid content you object to in a book. Links to support the show and so on can be found at pageofthewind.com
May 04, 2023•17 min
Kvothe admits to the barbarian practice of drinking pee. We talk about good sexual hygiene, what a quickening pulse means, and how the Adem are actually frog people.
May 03, 2023•9 min
